Harry E. Palm, Jr.

The inception of CHP Solutions was the natural result of Harry’s reputation in the government contracting world. With 30 years of service as a Navy Supply Corps officer and an additional 12 years of experience in the private sector, he decided to leverage that experience to put together a team capable of providing the right solutions, at the right time, every time without exception.

During his career in the Navy, Harry served as Commanding Officer of the Naval Regional Contracting Center (NRCC), Naples, Italy. NRCC’s Area of Responsibility included Iceland, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia and the Persian Gulf region. He was also the first senior Contracting officer for Operation Joint Endeavor in Croatia / Bosnia – Herzegovina in 1995. He authored contingency contracting procedures for the first time ever out of sector NATO operation, which the senior leadership of NATO cited as a successful logistics force multiplier. He was personally involved in Quality Initiatives and lean Six Sigma projects throught his Navy Career.

Since retiring from the Navy in 2000, he has worked in a variety of leadership positions, such as Program Manager for the Columbia Group, Director of Systems Engineering for John J. McMullen, Inc., Assistant Vice President for Contracts as well as Chief Financial Officer for OTO Melara North America, Inc.

He has a Bachelor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University, a Master in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master in Public Administration from Golden Gate University.