Rick Lynch was born in Hamilton, Ohio in 1955, a son of Calvin Lynch and Dorothy "Dodi" Lynch.[1][2][3] He was raised and educated in Hamilton, and is a 1973 graduate of Hamilton's Taft High School (now Hamilton High School).[4] In 1973, he was appointed to the United States Military Academy by US Representative Walter E. Powell.[4] Lynch graduated in 1977 and received his commission as a second lieutenant of Engineers.[5] During his college career Lynch attained the rank of cadet captain and regimental commander. He was on the dean's list, was at the head of his Russian language class, was a member of the freshman volleyball club, and played intra-mural handball, soccer, and flickerball.[5]
Lynch's early assignments included command of a combat engineer company and a mobile assault bridge company in the 17th Engineer Battalion.[9] After transferring to the Armor branch, he served as executive officer of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment during Operation Desert Storm.[10] Lynch later commanded 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment and 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.[9] Major staff assignments included: Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Advanced Warfighting Program; robotics project officer at the Armor Center's combat development directorate; and chief of force development at the Armor Center.[11] Assignments after attaining general officer rank in 2001 included: assistant division commander, 4th Infantry Division; chief of staff, Kosovo Force; and deputy chief of staff for operations, Allied Joint Force Command Naples.[9] During the Iraq War, he served as deputy chief of staff for strategic effects and press spokesman for Multi-National Force – Iraq.[9]
Lynch's post-military career included work as executive director of the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI), where he was responsible for developing partnerships between the faculty and staff, industry, and government.[12] He also authored several books, including:
We're Not Robots: How Leading with Humanity Creates High-Performing Organizations
Adapt or Die: Leadership Principles from an American General
Work Hard, Pray Hard: The Power of Faith in Action.[12]
In addition, Lynch formed R Lynch Enterprises, which provides speaking services and consulting on topics including strategic planning and leadership.[6]
↑ "Books By Grads And Faculty"(PDF). Army War College Foundation and Alumni News. Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania: Army War College Foundation. Spring 2020. p.27.
↑ Lynch, Rick; Johnson, Todd (January–February 2009). "How We Operate". Armor. Fort Knox, Kentucky: U.S. Army Armor Center. pp.18–20 – via Google Books.
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