William Davis Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Implements and oversees the strategy and vision for the Young Marines program within guidelines received Young Marines Board of Directors. Insure the Young Marines Program achieves the primary goals and objectives of reducing the use of drugs among the youth of America. Plans, develops, and implements all financial requirements and programs for the Young Marines program and ensures all aspects are in accordance with the legal requirements of a 501 (C) (3) Not-For-Profit organization. Leads and manages the National Headquarters Staff structured to meet the needs of the national community of Young Marines and adult volunteers. Conduct Executive-level business relations with the Federal, State and Local representatives, as well as Headquarters, USMC and other related military/veteran’s organizations. Conducts strategic and operational planning to support sustainable program growth increase participation, resource support, and improve oversight.

Greater New Orleans Area

As Chief Executive Officer for 501c3 Corporation, stood up new Charter High School reporting directly to State Board of Education as a standalone school district. Institution is unique for the State of Louisiana and the Marine Corps as students are all Cadets in the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Led all aspects for the start up and successful commencement of operations for the Academy to include staffing, documentation, student recruitment, facilities acquisition and management, and contracted support services to open the school ahead of projected schedule. Work closely with the Board of Directors individually and collectively to achieve best outcomes and policies for success of the Academy. Apprise Board through monthly meetings, emails, calls and personal visits to ensure solid communication flow and enable sound decision making on critical issues. Ensure parents and students are kept informed and allow multiple opportunities for personal engagement and feedback. Successfully developed and advocated multiple grants and other financial support mechanisms through personal initiative with local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Developed and executed all strategic communications, community relations, and media outreach. Well recognized as an effective communicator in local print and television. Efforts have led positive and pervasive image of the program amongst regional high schools and JROTC units, leading to increased interest amongst parents and students to attend. Executed aggressive campaign plan to recruit across local demographics, ensuring diversity and equal access to all students. Engaged with local Young Marine units to ensure Young Marines are aware of opportunity to attend NOMMA, supported various YM graduations, and provided support to YM units. Have worked numerous initiatives to ensure attendance costs are low or waived for low income families. Increased enrollment by 150% from previous years.

Greater New Orleans Area

Directed an 80 member staff in support of all construction, utilities and services, maintenance and repairs, energy programs, commercial vehicle fleet, safety, and environmental operations for the 187 locations of the Marine Corps Reserve across 48 states and the territory of Puerto Rico. Managed average $150 million annual operating budget in support of over 1200 dispersed buildings valued over $550 Million. Oversaw the operations for 3 family housing sites containing over 300 units as well as a 200 unit single Marine apartment complex. As principal staff officer for a 3-Star Command, provided policy guidance and direction to other General Officer Staffs along with Reserve specific guidance to Headquarters Marine Corps. Created metrics based approach to investment and divesture programs. Transformed to new business model based on manpower, training, and facility readiness to guide future planning and investments. This programmatic approach is still being used to guide the Marine Corps Reserve’s Capital investment strategy

Monroe, Va

Deputy Operations Officer for deployable Joint Task Force created to lead military support to civilian authorities in the aftermath of a chemical, biological, nuclear, or radiological (CBRN) event within the United States. In multiple exercises across the United States, worked closely with Defense, Homeland Security, State, Local, and nonprofit agencies to share policies and procedures to improve ability to respond to any event within their respective location. Each exercise involved building coalitions of these groups to achieve common goals in chaotic and critical environments. Performed secondary duties as Commander for small unit of highly specialized doctors and scientists to provide similar support internationally on 12 hour notice to fly anywhere in the globe. Provided noted superior support to several national and international exercises. Personal performance and engagement led to personal invitation by Israel to participate in International Disaster Management Course and by United Nations to participate in Civil Military Operations Basic and Advanced Courses. Assisted in planning and preparations for security of 2006 Winter Olympics by supporting European Command and the Department of State. Worked frequently with Defense, State Department, and Foreign Governments on strategies and plans in minimize aftermath of CBRN incidents through enhanced understating of capabilities, policies and goals. Supported operations as part of Joint Task Force Katrina, rapidly improved response times and coordination in support of civil authorities. During Katrina operations, worked extensively with Federal, Defense, State and Local agencies to craft policy guidance for leaders on the ground in a time sensitive and chaotic environment.

Master Of Science (M.S.), National Security Strategy

Master Of Science (M.S.), Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics