Rick Young
Founder & Principal, Fourth Line Leadership | Values-Based Coach, DISC Consultant & Speaker | Helping Leaders Lead with Purpose, Serve with Conviction & Build Lasting Impact
- Role
- Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist, Deputy Branch Chief at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Location
- Charleston, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rick Young
Transformational leader with extensive experience leading operations, teams, and complex initiatives around the globe—now bringing that real-world leadership into the work of coaching, training, speaking, and strategic consulting.Rooted in a career built on trust, discipline, and purpose, I’ve led in high-pressure environments, coordinated responses to crises, and developed leaders at every level. Today, I help others do the same: lead with clarity, serve with conviction, and build resilient teams that thrive in uncertainty.Through my company, I offer leadership coaching, team training, and consulting for organizations navigating change, complexity, or mission-critical growth. My approach is values-based and practical—drawing on deep operational expertise, leadership theory, and my certification with the Maxwell Leadership Team.Whether it’s one-on-one coaching, group facilitation, or organizational consulting, I’m here to help individuals and teams unlock their potential and lead with impact.Areas of Expertise:Executive & Leadership CoachingLeadership Development & TrainingMaxwell Leadership Certified Team (Training, Coaching, Speaking, Behavioral Assessments) Strategic Planning & Mission AlignmentTeam Building & CommunicationCrisis Leadership & Emergency ManagementServant Leadership & Faith-Driven ValuesSpeaking, Workshops & KeynotesProject & Operations ManagementWeapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) DefenseTop Secret Security ClearanceIf you\'re seeking a leadership partner who brings integrity, insight, and hands-on experience, let’s connect. I\'m passionate about helping others lead well—because leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about people.
Experience
Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist, Deputy Branch Chief
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jun 2022 — Present
Education
University of Florida
MS, Environmental Engineering Sciences
1997 — 1999
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
MPH, Public Health
2007 — 2010
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry
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