Type Of Business:
Government Agency
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. Riley's expertise includes mail operations management, document control and mail distribution policy for defense information systems agency worldwide.
Major Product/SVS:
Combat Support Services Including Planning, Engineering, Acquiring, Fielding and Supporting Global Net-Centric Solutions to Serve the Needs of the President and Vice President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense
Favorite Business Publication:
MCM Electronic; Army Echoes Bulletin; Federal Computer Week
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing Music, Watching Football
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Columbia College (1977); Associate Degree in Business Mathematics (1976)
Date of Distinction:
1/21/2009
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of his career were being selected as the Senior Army Retention Sergeant Major in 1988 and managing the United States Army Active Retention program in the office of the deputy chief of staff for personnel affecting the army enlisted personnel worldwide.
Charity:
AME Zion Church; Veterans Nursing Home, Augusta; Veterans Nursing Home, WA; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, dedication and to the support he receives from his family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of the experience he gained at the Green Beret Special Forces in the United States Military from 1962 to 1993.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Riley was indoctrinated as a charter member in the United States Armed Forces Retention Hall of Fame in 1998. He is a drummer and a background singer in support of other recording artists such as The Tams, Roy C and a few others. He is performing at the hotels and casinos in Las Vegas. In December of 2008, he recorded his first album, titled 'The Way of the Old School.' He received a thank you letter in 2002 for public speaking from the Department of Defense official mail manager for his excellent presentation at the Defense Official Mail Workshop.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Top Secret Control Office in Pentagon and Defense Agency System World Policy and Information, Overseeing 12 Staff Members
Education Certifications:
Graduate, Executive Mail Center Manager Program (2008); Postal Operations and Method of Instruction Training; Certified Instructor, United States Army; Certified Professional, United States Postal Service
Awards/Honors:
Nominee, Supervisor of the Year (2002-2007); MPS Greatest Performer Award (2002-2006); Incentive Award (1998-2002); Outstanding Performance Rating (1995-2008); On the Spot Awards (1998-2001); Service Award (1998-2002); Legion of Merit Medal for 31 Years of Outstanding Military Service; Silver Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medals (Five Times); Army Commendation Medals (Four Times); The Army Achievement Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Army Superior; Good Conduct Medals (Ten Times); The Outstanding Army General Staff (1990)