Fifteen Department of the Air Force personnel received the 2024 Presidential Rank Award for their outstanding leadership, unwavering integrity and enduring commitment to public service.
Selected by the President of the United States, Presidential Rank Awards are presented to a small cadre of civilian senior executives in recognition for their long-term accomplishments in providing exceptional service to the American people.
"This year's honorees are representative of the patriotic and hard-working public servants across the federal government who work day in and day out to make life better for all Americans," said White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients. "The President, the Vice President, and everyone across the Biden-Harris administration are grateful for their service."
There are two categories of Presidential Rank Awards: Distinguished, for leaders who achieve sustained extraordinary accomplishments; and Meritorious for leaders who demonstrated sustained accomplishments.
The DAF's recipients include:
FY2024 Meritorious Executive (SES)
· Scott R. Calisti
· Devin L. Cate
· Michael A. Clark
· Venice M. Goodwine
· Katharine Kelley
· Jeffrey Paul Luster
· Robert E. Moriarty
· Mark Murphy
· Ronald R. Ratton
· Christopher J. Ristich
· Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr.
· Glenda H. Scheiner
FY2024 Distinguished Senior Professional (SP)
· John D. Matyjas
FY2024 Meritorious Senior Professional (SP)
· Albert F. Lowas, III
· Brian C. Woo
"I'm proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our 15 exceptional 2024 Presidential Rank Award recipients," said Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. "These distinguished leaders have consistently demonstrated a remarkable blend of initiative, professionalism, and dedication as they have propelled our Air Force and Space Force forward in protecting our nation against all threats."
The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 established the Presidential Rank Awards Program to recognize a select group of career senior leaders for exceptional performance. The complete list of the Presidential Rank Award recipients may be found on OPM's website.
