BlueForge Alliance
Andrew Hanson possesses extensive experience in both military leadership and engineering roles. Currently serving in a strategic position at BlueForge Alliance since May 2023, Andrew previously held multiple leadership roles within the US Army, including Company Commander and Operational Planner. Andrew's background also includes significant contributions in the private sector as the Program Director at FirePoint Innovations Center, where leadership and strategic direction for U.S. Army ground vehicle technology programs were established. Additionally, Andrew has served as the Advanced Manufacturing Research Manager at the National Institute for Aviation Research and held roles at Stratasys and Goodrich, specializing in manufacturing engineering and additive manufacturing. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an Executive MBA from the University of St. Thomas.
BlueForge Alliance
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BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the intense and urgent demand to build capacity for the defense industrial base. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a forward-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility. As a non-profit, neutral convener, we align strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. Department of Defense investments. Founded on the underlying mission of service to our nation, BlueForge Alliance integrates six core values — Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect and Excellence — into everything we do. Our values challenge and inspire our people to learn, grow and thrive as we work together to solve hard problems.