Mr. Donald Tison

Inducted: September 2025

Service and Career

• Retired from Federal Service in May 2016
• 1975–1998: U.S. Navy
• 2001–2003: Deputy Director, Program Analysis and Evaluation Directorate (PAED)
• 2003–2016: Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, G-8

Achievements

• Served as the Designated Federal Officer for the congressionally created National Commission on the Future of the Army
• Provided visionary leadership, innovative reforms, and unwavering mentorship, leaving a lasting impact on the Army’s operations research community
• Advanced collaborative engagement forums, cultivating a professional network of analysts dedicated to continuous learning and analytical excellence
• Pioneered integration of analytical platforms with the Army’s Modeling & Simulation Enterprise, strengthening modern approaches to military analysis and enabling leaders with timely, strategic insights
• Redefined the Army Study Program (ASP), transforming it into a cornerstone of Army analysis and fundamentally reshaping operations research practice

Honors and Awards

• Presidential Distinguished Executive Award (2012, 2006)
• Presidential Meritorious Rank Award (2003)
• Exceptional Civilian Service Award (2)
• Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
• Meritorious Service Medal (3)

“Consistently advanced the field of operations research while equipping the Army to address complex challenges in today’s dynamic security environment.”