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Davis is Selected to Succeed Kessler The Young Marines youth organi- zation announced that William P. Davis Colonel United States Ma- rine Corps Retired will take the helm as National Executive Direc- tor and CEO of the Young Marines. The announcement was made at the Adult Leaders Conference held May 6 - 10 in Las Vegas Nevada. Davis assumes full duties as Na- tional Executive Director on Jan. 1 2016. He replaces Mike Kessler who is retiring after 16 success- ful years in the position. Kessler is widely credited for creating the modern Young Marines program so his will be big boots to fill. Bill brings leadership enthusiasm and vision and I am very excited in knowing that our organization is in great handsKessler said.He is a natural fit to as- sume responsibilities. His knowledge of non-profits and fiscal management are well documented as he runs a charter school in New Orleans. I look forward to watching the Young Marines work towards the goal of becoming a household name. William P. Davis is an accomplished executive whose commitment to young people is of para- mount importance during his career.He is also high- ly regarded for strategic thinking sound financial management marketing expertise and exceptional project management skills. He is a dynamic leader who brings military expertise and business acumen to the Young Marines. In factDavis is no stranger to the Young Marines.In the late 1990she volunteered as the parent support and training officer for the Slidell Young Marines in Louisiana. He organized Young Marines training events and tours to units and bases. In addition he provided classes for the annual regimental encamp- ment as well as at recruit training events. From 2011 to the present Davis has been the com- mandant of the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy NOMMA New Orleans LA. He operates as the CEO of the non-profit academy and superinten- dent and he reports directly to the Louisiana State Board of Education as a standalone school district. All students are cadets in the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps which is unique to both the State of Louisiana and the Marine Corps. In his position as CEO of NOMMA Davis success- fully developed multiple grants and other financial support mechanisms through personal initiative with local businesses and nonprofit organizations. After four years of operation the academy had the highest levels of parental satisfaction. Test results and student performance im- provement ranked well above averages by more established schools. While at NOMMA I worked with the Young Marines and we forged strong bonds between the two organizations Davis said. It took an amazing opportu- nity for me to resign from NOMMA. With the Young Marines I have the chance to positively influence youth on a national level. From 2006 2011 Davis was assistant chief of staff for facilities for the Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans. He directed the construction mainte- nance safety and environmental oversight for the 187 locations of the Marine Corps Reserve across 48 states and the territory of Puerto Rico. He previously served as the operations officer for the Joint Task Force Civil Support U.S. North- ern Command Ft. Monroe VA which lends military support to civilian authorities in the aftermath of a crisis. During Hurricane Katrina operations Davis worked extensively with federal defense state and local agencies to craft policies for leaders on the ground operating in a time sensitive and chaotic en- vironment. In addition Davis was chairman of the Quantico School Board Quantico VA from 2001 - 2004. Bill Davis brings not only significant leadership and management experience of running a non-prof- it youth organization said Bill Smith chairman of the Board of Directors for the Young Marines but also the passion for assisting the youth of America. Davis earned a bachelor of arts degree in Econom- ics in 1987 from the University of Washington Seat- tleWA. In 1994 he was awarded a master of science degree in administration from Troy State University Norfolk VA. He received a second master of science degree in National Security Strategy in 2004 from the National War College Washington D.C. The Young Marines have a great mission Davis saidand its important to our nation. Davis will move to Washington D.C. with his wife Brenda and youngest son Bradley. Page 6 ESPRIT