Scott Hooper Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nevada, United States

Co-Founder and President of the Board of Directors of Horsemanship for Heroes (H4H), a nonprofit organization that conducts Equine-Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy for veterans and emergency responders.H4H programs provide hands-on experiences with horses allowing heroes to explore their struggles, discover their strengths, and apply new behaviors. Through the human-horse bond, equine services provide emotional, cognitive, social, and physical benefits.Responsibilities:- Supervise the management of the business and oversee the affairs of the organization.- Conduct community outreach and integration.- Liaise with other Veteran Service Organizations.- Assist in the program of instruction (POI) development, resourcing, and relevancy.- Serve as an instructor.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Exploring the country with the Love of My Life! 2x retired Colonels, 2x crazy dogs (Black Lab and Sheepadoodle) and 1x cat with serious attitude hit the road in our 36’ Tiffin motorhome with Jeep Wrangler in tow.

Tryon, North Carolina

Elected to oversee daily operations of a non-profit organization focused on the economic development, downtown revitalization, and livability of Tryon, North Carolina.▪ Directly supervise one full-time employee▪ Oversee budget development/execution, membership, fund-raising, small business support, town events, strategic planning for downtown development.

Tryon, North Carolina

Co-owner/Operator of a retail store (Home Décor, antiques, gifts) in Tryon, NC. Focus on: Customer service, inventory management, payroll, town relations, sponsorship, and all business planningBusiness voted “Best of the Best” in the Carolina Foothills region for 2018.

Wiesbaden Area, Germany

Responsible for the complex Europe-based multinational training of Combatant Command operations supporting the missions of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Joint Force, the U.S. Department of State, and the NATO alliance.GENERAL MANAGEMENT  Manage $120M budget and 65-member officer/civilian team in planning and coordinating 100+ training exercises annually across Europe.OPERATIONAL COMPLEXITY  Direct cross-border exercises designed to produce combat-ready forces, enable NATO interoperability, assure allies, and deter adversaries.STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL OPERATIONS  Supported growth in NATO theater-level planning and coordination from 20 exercises annually to 100+ with several hundred to 30,000 participants.AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS:Awarded the Legion of Merit

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Commended by professors and advisors with “Top Student” and “Top Paper” honors during a 10-month graduate program and selected among peers to lead a National Security Practicum with a focus on developing a supply chain interdiction strategy for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in Washington, D.C.

Pentagon

Served as Deputy Director for the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA)’s Coordination Group (CCG) and oversaw the development of messaging for implementation across all forms of communications. Served as an advisor in the areas of upcoming speeches, congressional testimony, public affairs, long-range planning, travel, and other events. Managed the workload and synchronized the activities of the CCG for the Director to ensure the CSA's guidance was clearly articulated and missions accomplished.AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS  Awarded the Legion of Merit and the Army Staff Identification Badge

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Selected by the former Commander of U.S Forces Iraq and Commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command, to provide advice and counsel on a wide range of policy matters to support command-level decision making. Assisted the commander in the development of strategic communication and in problem-solving, to include the reduction of the 4-Star Headquarters.OPERATIONAL COMPLEXITY  Analyzed complex operational issues. Planned, coordinated, and led projects with a focus on joint operations and logistics, training, special operations, intelligence, joint irregular warfare, and surveillance and reconnaissance.AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS  Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Fort Bragg, Nc And Tal Afar, Iraq

Privileged to lead combat readiness preparations, officer professional development, operational planning, and ultimately, wartime deployment of an Airborne Cavalry Squadron during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Served as the Task Force Commander responsible for combat and stability operations in northwest Iraq's Ninewa Province. Led border interdiction operations along the Syrian border, partnered with an Iraqi Division, two Iraqi Border Brigades and a Kurdish Division.STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL OPERATIONS  Conducted interdiction operations and trained Iraqi Border security forces along the Iraqi-Syrian border. Implemented and sustained security mechanisms in Iraq's disputed internal boundary areas. In partnership with Department of State Provincial Reconstruction Team, worked with Iraqi security forces and local leaders to build legitimate self-governance in western Ninewa province. Ensured the safety and welfare of a 3,000-member coalition force including Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Civilians.AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS  Set a new standard for operational excellence. Awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, US Navy Unit Award, and a third Iraq Campaign Medal Star.

Pentagon

Operations Officer for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the National Military Command Center. Responsible for providing operational and strategic readiness assessments to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and to the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Key member of team that analyzed critical warfighting deficiencies and developed responses to those findings.AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS  Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Staff Identification Badge

Ft Campbell, Ky And Mosul/Kirkuk, Iraq

Responsible for ensuring the combat readiness, overall performance and managing the combat operations of an Air Assault Battalion Task Force (3/327 IN - Battle Force) in Mosul, during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2003-2004. Between deployments to Iraq, charged with ensuring an optimal level of operational readiness for an Air Assault Infantry Brigade Combat Team (BCT) consisting of 6 battalions. Developed plans, training strategy and orders for all operations. From 2005-2006 served as the wartime operations officer, managing combat operations for the 3,500-member Air Assault BCT.STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL OPERATIONS  Managed combat operations in northeast Mosul and again in Kirkuk.  Mobilized resources toward initiatives that supported Iraq’s development into a free and democratic nation.AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS  Awarded two Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal; the Army Commendation Medal; the Iraq Campaign Medal with two stars; the Combat Infantryman’s Badge; the Valorous Unit Award and two Meritorious Unit Awards

Maxwell Air Force Base (Montgomery, Al)

Fort Benning, Ga

Fort Polk, La

Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina

Vicenza, Italy

Ft Stewart, Ga; Mogadishu, Somalia

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Management

Activities and Societies: Dean's List; Honor Committee; Army Football - 1 yr; Army Crew - 2 yrsDUTY - HONOR - COUNTRY: Extensive training.

Master Of Science (Ms), National Security Strategy

Master Of Science (Ms), Military Operational Art