After spending decades in the material science industry, Lee Hanson, along with his wife Erin, became aware of a critical issue – traditional hard-shell football helmets were outdated, and athletes were suffering the consequences. So, in response, Erin and Lee combined their expertise and, in 2011, founded Guardian Innovations, LLC, also known as Guardian Sports. “Guardian Sports was born out of The Hanson Group’s drive to solve real-world problems through advanced materials

In 2014, The Hanson Group transitioned from 10,000 square feet of space to a 85,000 square foot warehouse located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

The Hanson Group team has many notches on their belt of experience, starting with their two primary lab technicians: Steven Ramirez and Dakshesh Patel. Meet Steven Steven, who has 10 years of experience as a lab technician, says the best part about his job is being able to troubleshoot and look towards a solution. “Working with the Hanson Group opened more doors for opportunities to grow and succeed in my professional career. Not only does the team give me the support I need,

Born in South Africa and educated at Georgia Tech, Jacques Gouws brings engineering expertise and a decade of leadership to his role as COO of The Hanson Group. An innovator who helps shape the future of advanced materials and chemical solutions.