Harold Askins III

Mr. Harold Askins III serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Economics at The Citadel's Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business. With over three decades of combined military and federal service, he specializes in government procurement, fiscal law, and contract administration. His career includes roles as Litigation Counsel for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Associate Counsel for the Department of the Navy, supporting Naval Information Warfare Command (NIWC) procurement actions.

As a retired U.S. Army Colonel, COL(R) Askins commanded units such as the 1188th Deployment and Distribution Support Battalion and held staff positions in both active and reserve components. He holds a Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and other military decorations. His education includes degrees from the U.S. Military Academy, Purdue University, Emory University's Goizueta Business School, and the U.S. Army War College.

His professional expertise spans acquisition planning, source selection, protests, and claims resolution, with extensive experience in federal contracting for defense and civilian agencies. No specific articles or academic awards are listed in the provided text.