About Scott R. Dyer

Scott R. Dyer Personal Profile

I'm Scott Robertson Dyer; a candidate running for the District 2 seat on the Montgomery County Council. I'm a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and reside in Montgomery Village with my wife, Joy Kraus Dyer, a lifelong County resident as well. As a homeowner starting a family here, this is where our family will continue to live for generations to come. I know firsthand about life in Montgomery County and the issues important to its residents, as well as what needs to be done to preserve a high quality of life.

           My wife and I are fortunate enough to come from families with noted service to the community, proud military service, family values, ethics, and exceptional character. I'm the youngest son of two very well-respected members of our community, Dr. Robert Francis Dyer, Jr., MD, a licensed physician with a private practice covering cardiology and internal medicine, and his wife Doris Swain Dyer, RN, a registered nurse. They have raised four children, including myself, who also continue to live locally in the County.  My wife, Joy Kraus Dyer, is the daughter and only child of two very well-respected members of our community, Mr. John Edward Kraus, a licensed Architect and his wife Judith Allen Kraus, who are lifelong residents of Montgomery County and reside in Montgomery Village.

          My wife and I are both graduates of the Montgomery County Public School System, and we were both commuter students who worked our way through college, at Montgomery College and Marymount University. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Joy received both an Associate’s degree from Montgomery College and a Bachelor’s degree from Marymount University, in Interior Design.  My wife Joy Kraus Dyer works as a senior Interior Designer/Project Manager for a local architectural firm in Rockville, MD, and has worked in that field for over ten years since receiving her degrees.

          During my time at Marymount University, I became a recognized student leader, including chartering a chapter and elected to serve as President, of the nationally and internationally recognized not-for-profit organization, Students In Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E.). S.I.F.E. promotes teaching entrepreneurship, ethics, personal finance and small business finance skills, market economics, and other important business skills, by the student participants in each chapter. My chapter, along with myself personally as President, was recognized by the S.I.F.E. organization for the accomplishments in assisting future entrepreneurs and students, as well as small business owners to succeed. I continue to promote Students In Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E.), and support the Marymount University chapter, through serving on their Business Advisory Board.

Professional Career

          Currently, I work for the Maryland State Government at the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). My role is Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Transportation. As Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Transportation at MDOT, I have been able to serve as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Transportation, chair and serve on numerous committees, coordinate with local/state/federal elected officials and agencies, assist with State legislation and hearings, hold and attend meetings, provide follow-ups on inquiries made and problems to be solved, including by the general public, and recommend changes to policies and procedures.  I have also had the opportunity to assist with Federal and State law compliance, including notably Limited English Proficiency (LEP) under Title VI. I have been trained and certified by the State of Maryland in Mediation, Conflict Resolution, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, which I utilize at MDOT and State Government-wide to assist with employment disputes and other situations requiring independent assistance to resolve. Additionally, I have assisted on transit-oriented and mixed-use development projects, as well as right-of-way utilization and intersection improvements. I also have assisted on projects involving homeland security, public safety, disaster response and evacuation preparation, ADA compliance, and environmental management and compliance. I have represented MDOT at events and meetings, as well as done outreach to promote our services and projects to the public.

          I also have currently completed the required real estate training classes with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest real estate company in the Mid-Atlantic region. I will be soon taking the State certification exam to become a licensed real estate agent in the State of Maryland.

          Before joining MDOT, I worked for the Federal Government at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). My role was Procurement Analyst and Disadvantaged Small Business Coordinator.  At USDA I was able to ensure accurate financial accounting and balanced budgeting, promote Federal Procurement opportunities to disadvantaged small businesses, and provide timely and accurate analysis and reports to senior staff, in addition to data entry of Procurements. I also assisted on projects, including marketing literature and presentations for promoting USDA employment, services, and Procurement opportunities.

          Before joining USDA, I worked for a private healthcare provider in Montgomery County, as an office manager.

Honors and Recognition

(3) President’s Volunteer Service Awards, President George W. Bush, United States
(3) Leadership Awards, Mr. Alvin Rohrs, CEO, Students In Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E.)
Leadership/Service Award, Governor Parris N. Glendening, State of Maryland
Republican Leadership Award, President George W. Bush, United States
Republican Leadership Award, Maryland Republican Party
Maryland Young Republicans Leadership Award, Maryland Young Republicans
Student Leader Award, Marymount University
(3) Leadership Awards, Dr. James E. Bundschuh, President, Marymount University
Innovator Award, Marymount University
Rookie of the Year Award, Regional Competition, Students In Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E.)
Mr. Marymount Award, Marymount University
 

Community Service

          I have been active in the community all my life, as a volunteer and eventually as also a leader. Most recently I had the opportunity to volunteer at a local elementary school, reading to the 1st graders on a monthly basis, giving me the opportunity to encourage children to read and be a good role model.  I am a regular Red Cross Blood Donor, active with fundraising activities and awareness for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), active with the S.I.F.E. Alumni Network, and active with the Marymount University Alumni Network, as well as active with St. Patrick's Catholic Church. In 2002, I was elected At-Large, to a four year term on the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee. I have been recognized by the President, Governor, and others for my leadership and volunteer work in the community. I am a community leader and activist on issues that affect both our community as well as the rest of the County and State-wide, and active with our local homeowners association.  I am also an official voter registrar for the Montgomery County Board of Elections, and have volunteered and continue to volunteer regularly to register new voters.

As Our District 2 Councilman,

Scott R. Dyer will…

Build Our Roads

Protect Our Environment

Ensure Public Participation

Make Our Communities Safer

Enhance Our Public Transportation Network

Ensure Affordable & Moderately Priced Housing

Improve Our Public Services

Grow Our Local Economy

Spend Our Money Wisely

Protect Our Rights

Fund Our Schools