Mr. Donald Tison
Last updated: 8 September, 2026
2025 ORSA Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted: September 2025
Federal retirement: May 2016
Service and Career
- 1975-1998: Navy service.
- 2001-2003: PAED deputy director (Program Analysis and Evaluation Directorate).
- 2003-2016: Army G-8 assistant deputy chief of staff.
Achievements
- Acted as Designated Federal Officer for the National Commission on the Future of the Army.
- Helped analysts develop professionally through mentorship and forums for collaboration and continuing education.
- Connected analytical platforms with Army modeling and simulation capabilities to improve information available to decision-makers.
- Reshaped the Army Study Program, strengthening its contribution to Army analysis and operations research.
Honors and Awards
- Presidential Distinguished Executive Award: 2006 and 2012.
- Presidential Meritorious Rank Award: 2003.
- Two Exceptional Civilian Service Awards.
- Two Defense Superior Service Medals.
- Three Meritorious Service Medals.
"Consistently advanced the field of operations research while equipping the Army to address complex challenges in today’s dynamic security environment."
Biography summarized from the original 2025 inductee profile.