Ron Tickle

Ronald Tickle is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environmental Management and Restoration.  In this position, he provides policy and governance for DOD environmental programs, including budget, policy, and management oversight for programs related to compliance with environmental laws, management of natural and cultural resources, environmental issues at overseas bases, and cleanup of contaminated sites, as well as the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program. His previous OSD positions were as DASD (Real Property) and as the Executive Director of the Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse.

Prior to OUSD(A&S), Mr. Tickle served as the Director, Operations, Readiness and Sustainment in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment). His responsibilities included coordination with the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and other agencies on a wide range of encroachment, readiness, and sustainability matters, including identifying and addressing potential impacts from wind farms, transmission lines, and other energy and non-energy projects.

Prior to his position on the ASN EI&E staff, Mr. Tickle served for over 20 years in numerous environmental and mission readiness capacities on the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) staff. From 2011 to 2014, he was Branch Head for Readiness Sustainment and Compatibility. In this capacity he was responsible for ensuring the Navy’s ability to continue to train and test in the face of increasing external pressures. Additionally, while on the OPNAV staff, Mr. Tickle served for 10 years as Branch Head for the Operational Environmental Readiness and Planning Branch, which was responsible for environmental planning, marine mammal compliance, and natural resources preservation. Prior to that position, Mr. Tickle served as the Head of the Shore Compliance Branch, where he was responsible for all aspects of environmental compliance worldwide at Navy facilities. Mr. Tickle began his career at the Naval Energy and Environmental Support Activity, Port Hueneme, CA, where he worked in the environmental restoration program.

Mr. Tickle earned a Master’s Degree of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from West Virginia University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Mr. Tickle has earned numerous Special Act Awards and recognition for his actions. Most notably, he was awarded the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, the Navy Superior Civilian Service Medal, and the OSD Exceptional Civilian Service Medal.