Summary

Doug Pritt began his career with the Army in 1970 as an entry-level enlisted member and retired 37 years later as a Brigadier General with a wide range of experience. Over his military career, General Pritt learned, grew and refined his theories to become a stand-out leader. Early on his military path, he constantly took initiative beyond his job description to be involved anywhere he could to make a difference. This approach caused superior officers to begin asking for his input on ways to improve methods and create higher standards for the Army. This pattern became one of General Pritt's hallmark traits. 

Through his time with the Army, General Pritt developed an innate ability to draw out creative solutions from peers and subordinates alike and then leverage this input to create truly comprehensive decisions. He combined much practical experience with formal leadership education including course work with the Disney Institute, an informal partnership with The Pacific Institute and work with FranklinCovey. General Pritt is an able coach and facilitator versed in a variety of innovation models.

Military Career

Doug Pritt enlisted in the Oregon Army National Guard February 1970 and received his initial training as a Gun Crewman at Fort Bliss, Texas.  In September 1971, he graduated from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Engineer Branch.  He quickly rose through the ranks with increasing responsibility and was assigned as Battalion Company Commander. Then Captain Pritt volunteered for a career broadening 2½ year active duty tour in Europe and was stationed primarily in Germany. After returning to the United States, Pritt served in successively more responsible positions culminating with an appointment as Commander at the Battalion level. 

After completing U.S. Army War College in residence, then Lieutenant Colonel Pritt was assigned as a Brigade Executive Officer and then Deputy Commander. During this period, the now-promoted Colonel Pritt continued to advance serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer and then Chief of Staff, Oregon Army National Guard.

In August 2003, General Pritt was assigned as a Brigade Commander. In his remaining four years of service, General Pritt’s busy schedule included extended deployments to Louisiana to Command Joint Task Forces supporting Hurricane Katrina and Rita clean-up operations. For his final year of military service, General Pritt served with distinction in Afghanistan as a Combined Joint Task Force Commander to train the Afghan National Army and Police Force.

Formal Education and Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Management, Marylhurst University
• M.B.A., Boston University
• U.S. Army Engineer Officer Advance Course
• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
• U.S. Army War College (in-residence)

Military Awards

• Bronze Star
• Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
• Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
• Numerous other awards and medals

Personal

• Married to wife Susan for over 37 years
• One daughter and three grandchildren
• Active in various volunteer capacities including the Kiwanis’s

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