David Howe
Partner and Managing Director
As a Partner and Managing Director, David has provided operational improvement performance expertise for over 30 years, specializing in on-site leadership of EHS Partners’ programs. His focus is generating sustainable performance improvement and significant financial impact for clients across industries, including defense, energy, financial services, healthcare and materials.
Prior to joining, David was the Chief Executive Officer at Civitas Group LLC, leading the firm on strategic consulting services to companies in the defense and security sectors and to federal, state and local governments. He also spent four years at McKinsey & Company, leading broad efficiency enhancement projects across multiple commercial sectors.
David served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Homeland Security Council at the White House. He was the Chief of Staff to the President’s Critical Infrastructure Protection Board and served as a Principal in the development of the 2003 National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace.
He also spent four years as a Special Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy, including leadership of a SEAL Team detachment during Operations Desert Storm and Provide Comfort.
David received his MBA from University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business as a Palmer Scholar and his BA in Mathematics from Harvard University.
To learn more about David’s expertise, please visit his LinkedIn profile.
