Hampton Dowling, MBA PMP

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DISC Type : Ds

Member, Board of Directors and Legislative Committee at Navy League of the United States

Reston, Virginia, United States

Overview

Hampton Dowling is a global P&L leader and Managing Partner at HCB Group LLC, specializing in turnarounds and market expansion for the defense, energy, and international trade sectors. A former US Navy Commander with an MBA and PMP certification, he has held senior roles at Lockheed Martin and SAIC, driving significant business growth and managing complex international partnerships.

He is an active legislative advocate for the sea services, participating in the Navy Leagues congressional "Fly In" to educate lawmakers on the needs of the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industries.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Direct & Assertive

Risk Tolerant

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Maritime Security
A retired Navy Commander, he publicly engages on topics like naval craft requirements at think tanks and has led maritime security initiatives at Lockheed Martin.
Defense Legislation
Actively advocates in Congress with the Navy League for legislation and budgets that support the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
International Trade
Advises foreign companies on U.S. market entry and has been a podcast guest discussing the complexities of large, international trade deals where politics and business intersect.

Media Appearances

Hampton has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2026
Member, Board of Directors and Legislative Committee at Navy League of the United States
7-2025
Chief Operating Officer at Bluevee Energy, Inc.
11-2024 - 7-2025
Strategic Business Advisor at Rekord Structures
3-2024 - 2-2026
Corporate Functional Advisor at P&S Galvasols Group Pvt Ltd.
9-2023 - 2-2026
Corporate Functional Advisor at RESQ Global Solutions

Education

1978 - 1982
BA from UCLA
1999 - 2002
MBA from Golden Gate University

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Insights For Selling To Hampton

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hampton is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hampton

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hampton move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Hampton take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Hampton

Personality Compatibility


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