Tod A. Scalf, Deputy to the Garrison Commander
Mr. Tod A. Scalf serves as the Deputy to the Garrison Commander at U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal (USAG RIA). In this capacity, he acts as the senior civilian advisor to the Garrison Commander. Mr. Scalf initially joined the USAG RIA leadership team in May 2024 as the Acting Deputy before officially assuming the permanent, full-time position in December 2024.
Prior to his current role at Rock Island Arsenal, Mr. Scalf served as the Programs Director for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) at Fort Riley, Kansas, from June 2019 to Dec 2024 following a successful two-year tenure in the same position at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. His expansive career encompasses over 19 years of dedicated government service, paired with eight years of private-sector retail management.
Throughout his career, Mr. Scalf has built a reputation for cultivating high-performing teams, developing robust programs, and streamlining organizational processes. His strategic leadership has consistently driven large-scale financial turnarounds, increased revenues, and reduced overhead costs while significantly improving the culture and operational effectiveness of the installations he has supported.
His diverse portfolio of supervisory and managerial roles spans multiple installations across the globe. Notable assignments include serving as Acting Deputy Director for DFMWR at USAG Hawaii (IMCOM-Pacific); Business Operations Manager at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and USAG Hawaii; Business Consultant for IMCOM-Europe in Heidelberg, Germany; and Business Manager at both USAG Vicenza, Italy, and Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Mr. Scalf holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science from Portland State University. Committed to continuous professional development, he has earned credentials from the Army Cost Management Certificate Program at the Naval Postgraduate School, and the Certified Public Manager program at Arizona State University.
His exemplary service has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service (2017), the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence Special Recognition (2012), the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service (2011), and the Corporate Executive Award (2001). He is also an active member of the International Military Community Executives' Association.