Background
Redd, Scott was born on September 10, 1944 in Sidney, Iowa, United States.
Redd, Scott was born on September 10, 1944 in Sidney, Iowa, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics, United States Naval Academy, 1966. Postgraduate studies, Uruguay. Master of Science in Operations Analysis, Naval Post Graduate School.
Postgraduate studies for Senior Executives, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduate, Armed Forces Staff College.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1966, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1994, retired, 1998. Staff member to secretary United States Department Defense, Washington. Naval officer 5 operational commands, destroyers and frigates United States Navy, acting deputy chief naval operations for plans, policy and operations Washington.
Commander United States Naval Forces, United States Central Command United States Department Defense, 1994—1996. Commander Fifth Fleet United States Navy, 1995. Director strategic plans and policy The Joint Staff, Washington, 1996—1998.
Chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer NetSchools Corporation, Atlanta, 1999—2002. Chief operating officer, deputy administrator Civilian Provisional Authority, Baghdad, Iraq, 2003—2004. Director National Counterterrorism Center, Washington, 2005—2007.
President Naval Academy Class, 1966. Executive director Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction, 2004-2005.
Member United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (past board directors).
Married Donna Ford; children: Anne, Scott Junior, Adam.