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alonzie scott

Alonzie Scott

  • Trustee

Biography

Alonzie Scott III serves as the Director of Mission Support for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) where he is responsible for Human Capital, Command Logistics, Information Technology Infrastructure, Facility Management, Security, Small Business and Performance Improvement functions across the ONR enterprise. Scott previously served as Program Manager for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Enterprise Talent Management Office, and Senior Executive Advisor to the Technical Director. He also served as a senior technical authority, expert consultant, and advisor to the NSWCPD senior leadership on developing, resourcing, overseeing, implementing, administering, and evaluating all aspects of talent management. His Navy Senior Executive Service work earned recognition from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as an "Executive Development Best Practice."

Throughout his career, Mr. Scott created and released innovative talent management, quality of life, and Science, Technology, Engineer, and Math (STEM) Student Engagement and Outreach programs. For his diverse work efforts, Mr. Scott earned numerous awards, special recognitions and designations during his 36-year civilian career to include Navy Performance, Special Act or Service Awards (1982-2020), Navy Civilian Superior Service Award (2016), Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Leadership in Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Talent Management and Senior Executive Office (2015), NAVSEA Meritorious Unit Commendation (2013), OPM Best Practice Recognition for Executive Leadership (2012), NAVSEA Command Excellence Award (2011), Navy Civilian Meritorious Service Award (2009), Naval Air Weapons Station Commander's Award for Leadership (1996), President/Past President, Armed Forces Recreation Society (AFRS), National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and AFRS Elected 2 Vice President, NRPA (1999-2002) and University of West Florida (UWF) Recreation And Sport Services Alumni Award (1996).

Mr. Scott received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of West Florida. He also earned an Executive Leadership Certificate from eCornell, and a Navy Non-Appropriated Unlimited Contracting Warrant and Contracting Officer Representative certification. He is a native of Sneads, Florida, and now resides in Arlington, VA with his wife. His extracurricular passions include playing golf, serving the community, reading marketing and innovations books, traveling to exciting places, and staying physically and mentally fit.

Terms:

  • 2/9/18 - 1/6/23