Ralph F. Tice, '74
Candidate for Vice President, The Citadel Alumni Association

EDUCATION: BA, Political Science, The Citadel, 1974; MA, Management, Troy State University, 1982; MS, National Security Strategy, The National War College, 1995

CITADEL ACTIVITIES: Cadet Activities: Knob, 2/Lt Delta Company Athletic Officer; Citadel Football Team, 1971-1973; Semper Fidelis Society, 1972-1974. Alumni Involvement: Life Member, The Citadel Alumni Association (CAA); CAA Director, District 9, United States Marine Corps and Navy, 2001-2004; Member, Summerville Citadel Club; Freshman Ethics Curriculum Instructor, 2002-2008; Ombudsman, Citadel Mentoring Program, 2006-2008.

OCCUPATION: REALTOR, Keller Williams Realty

MILITARY SERVICE: United States Marine Corps, 1974-2004; Colonel (retired); Professor of Naval Science, The Citadel, 2001-2004.

MEMBERSHIPS & OFFICES HELD: Board Member, South Carolina Maritime Security Commission, 2004-2008; Chairman, Steering Committee, The Low Country Franklin Graham Festival, 2006-2007; Academic Board Member, The Citadel, 2001-2004; Chairman, Naval Education Training Command Ethics and Leadership Curriculum Team for 58 university Naval ROTC programs, 2003-2004; President, MECEP Selection Board, 2002; Member, National Association of REALTORS, South Carolina Association of REALTORS and Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS, 2004-2008; Member, Military Officers Association of America; Member, Marine Corps Association; Member, Marine Corps Aviation Association; Member, Navy League of Charleston, 2001-2004.

AWARDS & HONORS: Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (3 awards); Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards); Air Medal (4 Strike Flight Awards); Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 awards); Navy Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal (3 awards); American Campaign Medal (2 awards); Kuwait Liberation Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal (3 awards); Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (6 awards); Expeditionary Medal-Marine Corps; Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2 awards); Navy Unit Commendation Award.

MARITAL STATUS: Married 34 years to the former Judy Powell of Morven, NC; three children, Brian, David and Megan.

CANDIDATE’S STATEMENT: The disciplined, ethical leadership of Citadel alumni sets us apart from every other institution in America. The Citadel benefits enormously from informed, unified and intelligent alumni input. The CAA channels that input to ensure we correctly honor our heritage, while providing vision and leadership for the future. I earnestly pledge to ensure the alumni voice is clearly articulated to the Board of Visitors and President, as we work together to produce principled leaders. I respectfully request your vote to serve you as the Vice President of our Association.