Doug Howard
About Doug Howard
Doug Howard is the Senior Vice President of U.S. Services at MAXIMUS, with a career spanning various leadership roles in public and private sectors.
Company: MAXIMUS
Doug Howard has been serving as the Senior Vice President, U.S. Services at MAXIMUS since 2012. In this role, he is instrumental in developing and supporting market, sales, and state strategies. He also plays a key role in assessing federal and national issues that impact state and local services. His responsibilities extend to relationship development with partners, stakeholders, and policymakers. Additionally, Howard represents the company's interests with national associations and coordinates with a network of national, state, and local consultants.
Previous Role: Policy Studies Inc.
Doug Howard worked as the Senior Vice President, Business Development/Government Affairs at Policy Studies Inc. from 2004 to 2012. In this role, he was responsible for leading business development and government affairs initiatives. His contributions in strategic planning and policy formulation helped shape the company's growth and engagement strategies with government entities.
Previous Role: Howard Strategic Consulting Group
From 2003 to 2004, Doug Howard was the Owner and Principal of Howard Strategic Consulting Group in Lansing, Michigan. In this capacity, he provided consulting services focused on strategic planning and policy development. His expertise was sought after by various organizations seeking to navigate complex regulatory and operational environments.
Previous Role: Michigan Family Independence Agency
Doug Howard served as the Director of the Michigan Family Independence Agency from 1999 to 2002. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the agency's operations and implementing policies to support family independence and welfare. His leadership helped to improve the agency's efficiency and effectiveness in delivering essential services to the community.
Educational Background
Doug Howard earned his MBA in Business Administration from Drake University, attending from 1998 to 2001. He also holds a B.S. in Agricultural Business with a minor in Ag Finance from Iowa State University, where he studied from 1978 to 1984. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in business development, strategic planning, and policy formulation.