L. SCOTT RICE

Accomplished leader with extensive experience in strategic planning and crisis management, particularly with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and USAF. Proven track record in policy development and empathetic leadership, overseeing budgets exceeding $11.5 billion while leading diverse teams to success. Expertise in critical thinking and public speaking enables effective organizational growth, alongside a commitment to mentoring teams for optimal performance.

• 1972 Eagle Scout
• 2005 George W. Bush Award for Leadership in the National Guard
• 2022 Scouting America Distinguished Eagle National Award
• Distinguished Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Legion of Merit
• Bronze Star
• Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Air Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Aerial Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Air Force Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with V Device, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
• Combat Readiness Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Air Force Recognition Ribbon
• National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
• Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
• Kosovo Campaign Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Armed Forces Service Medal
• Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long Tour
• Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (with Gold Border)
• Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze Hourglass, M Device and Numeral 3)
• Air Force Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
• Air Force Training Ribbon
• NATO Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
• Massachusetts Air National Guard Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
• Massachusetts Desert Storm Service Ribbon
• Massachusetts Defense Expeditionary Ribbon

14,000 Flight Hours (9500 Commercial, 4100 Military, 400 Civilian

FAA Class 1 

Current Top-Secret DoD Clearance

• United Service Organizations (USO), Chairman of the New England Advisory Board, 01/01/20, Present, Responsibilities to serve the members of our 54,000+ military members and families throughout New England through fund raising, educational, and family support events. Facilitates connecting military members separated from family and friends.
• American Heritage Museum (AHM), Member of the Board of Directors, 01/01/20, Present, Responsibilities to assist AHM and the Collings Foundation preserve and display artifacts and veteran history from American wars, to enhance our communities understanding and memories of the sacrifices our warriors have made for our freedom.
• Scouting America Western Massachusetts Council (WMC), Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, 01/01/12, Present, Responsibilities to assist almost 2,000 scouts and 1,000 volunteers in Western Massachusetts for council programs to include supporting 100 troops, packs, posts, and crews in their communities and at Moses Scout Reservation.