While Senior Quality Control Consultant and assistant to the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency’s Risk Management Directorate, QA Office and U.S. Army Element Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives, Mr. Oland conducted performance-based management systems assessments of government organizations and contractors’ quality activities.
Mr. Oland led independent assessment teams of subject matter experts assigned to determine the level of government and contractors’ performance when implementing quality management systems addressing the control of the destruction of chemical weapons. Assessments, which required an extensive knowledge of contractual obligations, governing standard requirements, and unique quality management system specifications and implementing procedures, were performed at government facilities and contractors’ offices located throughout the United States.

The credibility, integrity, and professionalism of Mr. Oland contributed significantly to the successful implementation of the government’s assessment program.