VFAF Appoints Richard Scott, a North Carolina GOP Hall of Fame Member, as National Ambassador and North Carolina State Chapter Team Member

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – North Carolina State Chapter

VFAF AMBASSADOR ALERT: Veterans for America First Appoints Richard Scott, a North Carolina GOP Hall of Fame member, as a National Ambassador

Scotland Neck, NC – Veterans for America First (VFAF), also known as Veterans for Trump, is proud to announce the appointment of Richard Scott as a National Ambassador for the organization.

Mr. Scott brings over 50 years of leadership and service experience in education, community outreach, public safety, and Republican Party volunteerism. His career includes roles as an instructor at Halifax Community College, program director for the Chase County Drug Free Action Team, and school board member in Kansas. He has also held supervisory and training roles in the private sector, earning recognition such as the President John Tyson Hero of the Year Award for Community Leadership Service.

In addition to his professional background, Scott has an extensive record of community service. He has served with fire and rescue squads, youth programs, domestic violence response initiatives, Lions Clubs, senior citizen advocacy organizations, and numerous boards focused on public health, safety, and education. His dedication to grassroots service and civic engagement led to his induction into the North Carolina GOP Hall of Fame in 2016.

As a National Ambassador for VFAF, Scott will use his experience to help train, educate, and support outreach efforts in preparation for upcoming elections, while advancing the mission of Veterans for America First to support veterans, promote America First policies, and engage citizens at the community level.

Education

• B.S., Health Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 1968

• Administrative Track, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1989

• North Carolina “A” Teaching Certificate, renewed 2010

Relevant Professional Experience

Halifax Community College – ABE/CRC Instructor
September 2008 – 2023

• Adult Basic Education Instructor/CRC Instructor

• Maintained daily logs, semester reports, test scheduling, and preparation

Chase County Drug Free Action Team – Program Director
October 2003 – September 2008

• Organized and sought funding for community coalition

• Implemented and taught adult and youth community-based programming

• Conducted outreach with community partners and businesses

• Served as liaison with coalition members and agencies (local, state, federal)

• Administered state and federal grants exceeding $100,000 annually

USD 284, Cottonwood Falls, KS – School Board Member
September 1997 – May 2005

• Served six years as member, including two years as Vice President

Tyson Fresh Foods – Supervisor/Trainer
September 1989 – September 2003

• Supervised 30–110 employees in job performance

• Maintained records and timekeeping

• Trained employees in duties, safety, and ergonomics

• Delivered ~12 hours per week classroom instruction and ~28 hours on-the-job training

• Honored by President John Tyson with “Hero of the Year Award” for Community Leadership Service

Self-Employed – Restaurant Owner/Operator and Insurance/Real Estate Broker
1972 – 1988

• Supervised 30–50 employees across four restaurants

• Sold health, life, property, and casualty insurance (Nationwide Insurance)

• Sold real estate in Halifax and Dare Counties

Tarboro High School – Teacher, Baseball and Football Coach
1968 – 1972

Chase County, KS – School Board Member
1998 – 2006

• Served two years as Member and six years as Vice President

Volunteer in Republican Party

• Halifax County Republican Vice-Chairman (2012); Chairman (2013–2022); Member (2012–2025)

• 1st NC District GOP Treasurer (2012–2013); Vice-Chair (2015–2022, covering all or parts of 24 counties)

• 8 years as member of DCCA

• 3-time NC Senate District 4 Candidate

• Inducted into the NC GOP Hall of Fame (2016)

Volunteer in Community Service

• Scotland Neck Fire Department, 5 years (Chief, 1 year)

• Scotland Neck Rescue Squad, 6 years (Chief, 4 years); EMT Instructor (4 years)

• Assisted in founding department: secured building, refurbished facilities, obtained equipment and rescue unit

• Dive Team member; certified as Ground Support Specialist

• Chase County Youth Technology Center Volunteer (2002–2008)

• Chase County News Network local access channel – recorded community/school programs and PSAs (8 years)

• Services Offering Safety – domestic violence responder; assisted victims with court filings

• Chase County Chamber of Commerce Member (2004–2008)

• Twin Cities Lions Club Member (2004–2008; Vice President, 2 years) – helped raise $125,000 for community playground

• Kansas Court Appointed Special Advocate (2004–2007) – supported youth in domestic violence cases (similar to NC Guardian ad Litem)

• Corner House (Treatment Facility) Board of Directors (2005–2008) – helped raise $1.2 million for new halfway house for drug abuse

• Kansas Red Ribbon/SADD State Committee (2005–2008; President, 2 years) – statewide drug prevention program

• Kansas Alliance for Drug-Endangered Children (2005–2008) – legislative advocate; coordinated anti-meth precursor and underage drinking prevention programs; co-planned international conference with 48 states and 10 countries

• Scotland Neck Lions Club (2008–2013; President, 2 years)

• Scotland Neck Senior Center Volunteer (2011)

• Northeastern Nurses Family Partnership Collaborative, Chairman (2013–2016) – assisted first-time mothers across five counties

• Member, First Baptist Church, Scotland Neck – Deacon, Finance Committee, Brotherhood Chair, Awanas Teacher (2014–2016)

• Halifax Crime Stoppers, Chair (2016–2018)

• Halifax Sheriff’s Community Advisory Board (2016)

• Halifax County Council on Aging, Chairman (2013–2016) – oversaw Home and Community Block Grant programs (Meals on Wheels, cognitive meals, home repairs, hospice, adult day centers, and transportation)

• Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging, Member (2013–2015); Chair (2016) – advised Governor on senior issues, developed state policies

• Participated in Upper Coastal Plains Regional Agency on Aging meetings

• Dual Eligibility Committee for Medicare and Medicaid (2016) – collaborated with health professionals to improve medical programs for NC citizens