Michael Scott
Vice Chief DLA (ret.)
Michael Scott joined TRG as a Senior Advisor in Spring 2021. He brings over 35 years of experience to the team after working at all levels with the Department of Defense, including over 12 years in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Over six of those years he served as a 3-star equivalent. Prior to retiring from DoD, Michael served as the Vice Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, which provides food, medical material, uniforms and construction equipment, 98% of DoD’s fuel, and the majority of spare parts for military weapons systems. Throughout his time at DLA, he also served as Deputy Director of DLA Logistics, Deputy Commander of DLA Energy, and Executive Director for Material Policy and Processes in DLA Logistics Operations. Michael is unmatched in his deep operational and strategic knowledge of the supply chains, requirements, acquisition processes, and allocation practices across the national security enterprise.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from The Ohio State University. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force’s Air War College and completed the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Executive Leadership Series. Over his career, Scott has received many awards, including the 2016 Presidential Rank Award and five Exceptional Civilian Service Awards.