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Dan Walter and Jung Ha are the Founding Partners of Hana Group, a business that prides itself on providing unparalleled support to government and industry. Hana Group consists of seasoned, trusted acquisition professionals that have led major satellite, launch, and ground systems procurements over the past two decades. We believe we need to optimize our weapon systems for warfighter effectiveness. Time and time again, strong government and industry coupling has been essential to fielding meaningful weapon systems. Today, it’s imperative that government proactively and deliberately communicate its needs to industry, and that industry convey its capabilities to meet those government needs.
At Hana Group, our goal is to help structure development and procurement programs to optimize the effectiveness of operationally relevant systems, capable of meeting our defense objectives. In the continually evolving geopolitical landscape, deterrence is crucial. The capability and resiliency of our space systems underpins our nation’s security. Developing, building, and fielding resilient systems, operated by the world’s premier Guardians, is paramount to ensuring hostile actions are kept at bay.
Dan Walter
Retired in November 2023 as a Colonel from the United States Space Force, completing a 25+ year career. He served multiple tours at the Space and Missile Systems Center and Space Systems Command at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. He is a recognized expert in Missile Warning, Missile Tracking, Missile Defense, and the critical global ground based peace-time & survivable/endurable capabilities. Dan has significant experience in Space Based Weather, where he initiated the Electro Optical/Infrared Weather Program. He held key positions in Military Satellite Communication, Space Radar, Space Control, and MILSATCOM Terminals weapon system program offices. He’s also been integral to aircraft procurement and sustainment programs, as both an acquisition officer for the C-17 and JPATs programs, and a maintenance officer for the KC-10 aircraft. Dan has expertise in program management, systems engineering, design and development, requirements development, organizational behavior, organizational design, agile development, strategic communications, and legislative affairs. He completed two deployments to support operations in Southwest Asia. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University, a Master of Business Administration from Naval Postgraduate School, and Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.
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Jung Ha
Retired in September 2023 as a Colonel from the United States Space Force, completing a 25+ year career. He served multiple tours at the Space and Missile Systems Center and Space Systems Command at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. He is a recognized professional in National Security Space Launch, Quick Reaction Capability Acquisitions, Space Weather, Operational Test & Evaluation, Enterprise Ground Services and Position, Navigation and Timing. Jung has significant experience in National Security Space Launch, where he helped launch seven successful GPS satellites during OIF, OEF and most recently GPS III-6 in January of 2023. He held key leadership positions in Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center, HQ Air Force Space Command, the Pentagon and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. He has fielded multiple joint urgent operational needs in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Resolute Support. Jung has expertise in program/financial management, systems engineering, space systems design and development, organizational leadership & effectiveness, agile software development, strategic communications, and legislative affairs. Jung holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Pre-medicine from USAF Academy, a double Masters in Business Administration/Management of Information Systems from Webster’s University, and Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Air Command and Staff College.
He is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of successfully managing complex multi-billion dollar projects, innovating strategic initiatives, and achieving desired business objectives. Jung is ready to apply 25 years of deep experience to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization that wants to dominate complex problems.
See Jung’s last military bio here
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