Don A. Donovan

As Director, Consulting Services at D+E Consulting, Don brings a holistic perspective to supporting the firm’s clients. His extensive managerial and human resources skills have been honed by a professional career that spans almost twenty years. As both manager and consultant on a national and global scale, Don has successfully directed large cross-functional business teams and been responsible for a broad range of organizational initiatives, including implementing professional security staffing, security equipment requirements, executive protection planning, post specific instructions, safety protocols, investigation, special event planning and implementing the latest software technology.

Prior to his career in the private sector, Don served with honor and distinction for twenty years in the United States Navy, where he rose to the rank of Senior Chief. During that time, he was responsible for managed administrative functions and personnel guidance of 200+ division personnel. He led and coordinated operational readiness and maintenance of the high demanding aircraft launching equipment on-board aircraft carriers, and was awarded numerous personal medals for exemplary leadership.

Don holds a BA in Education from Southern Illinois University, and an MA in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University.