Seasoned Leaders with Extensive Expertise in Corporate Governance

Elliott Branch retired after 34 years of federal service with his last position as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Acquisition and Procurement). During his career, Elliott was the first civilian director of contracts at Naval Sea Systems Command. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and completed the Executive Program at the University of Virginia Darden School. He received the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Medal (3 awards), the David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award, two Presidential Rank Awards for Meritorious Executive, the Vice President’s Hammer Award for Reinventing Government, the 2012 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Management Excellence., and DoD’s Sharon R. Parish ‘People Always’ Leadership Award.

Harold Hanson is a consultant focusing on business management and federal acquisition issues. He has been involved in significant corporate initiatives that include mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning issues, corporate governance and the implementation of a comprehensive corporate quality assurance program. Harold has participated in high level reviews on issues such as an analysis of the shipbuilding industrial base with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Presidential Helicopter Program for the Naval Air Systems Command, and various U.S. Coast Guard major acquisitions. Prior to his work in the private sector, he was a member of the Senior Executive Service, and was the Executive Director for Contracts, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Harold has a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University.

Larry is a longstanding member of the company. Formerly, he has served as a member of VISTA’s management team since 1987. As a former Executive Vice President of VISTA, Larry provided functional, technical and management experience and expertise in areas to include real property planning and analysis, master planning, application development, data warehousing, decision support systems, and spatial data integration. Larry received his undergraduate degree in History and Economics summa cum laude from Park College and holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California.

Rod is VISTA’s President & CEO and provides vision and leadership, develops corporate strategy, and oversees financial management. Before taking this role in 2013, Rod served as a Director on VISTA’s Board for 10 years. He has over 30 years of corporate executive experience, including 15 in the government contracting industry. Previously, he was a Managing Director with The McLean Group, an investment banking firm, and President of The Columbia Group. Rod has had unique success with acquisitions, business integrations, divestitures, financings, recapitalizations, joint ventures and new business initiatives. Rod has served on multiple industry Boards as a director and officer to include the Association for Corporate Growth and the Professional Services Council. Rod is also an active member within his community supporting civic and church organizations. Rod graduated from George Washington University with high distinctions and a bachelor’s degree in accounting.