Officer Promotions for December 2020 and Projected Officer Promotions for January 2021
This MARADMIN announces officer promotions effective December 1, 2020, and projects promotions for January 2021. It authorizes the promotion of regular and reserve Marine Corps officers across multiple grades (Colonel through Captain) and warrant officers (CWO5 through CWO3), with specific instructions for commanding officers to effect these promotions and requirements for newly promoted colonels to submit biographical data.
Issued: November 16, 2020
1. AUTHORITY. Refs (a) through (i) regulate all Marine Corps officer promotions. This MARADMIN is the authority for commanding officers to effect promotions. Per the refs, an officer's promotion may not be effected until that officer's name appears on a promotion MARADMIN or CMC message. Appropriate commissions will be mailed to parent commands under separate cover. Expect 2-3 weeks for delivery. The commission is not the legal authority to promote and is not required to effect the promotion. For the purposes of conducting a promotion ceremony, sample commissions and the oath of office can be found in chapter 6 of ref (b) or the Officer Promotion Branch's homepage at www.Marines.mil. Under "Marines/Career," click on "Promotions." Click on "Officer Promotions," look under the "Reference" tab on the right side of the page.<br>
2. All officers promoted to the grade of colonel are required to submit current biographical data and photographs to the Director of Marine Corps History (HDR) as directed by MCO 5750.1H, page 2-5. See paragraph 13 for mailing address and POC information.<br>
3. Under the provisions of section 624 of refs (a) and (c), the Secretary of the Navy, acting for the President of the United States, hereby authorizes the promotion of the following named regular officers to the grade indicated. Rank, pay and allowances are effective from 1 December 2020.<br>
Name Grade MCC<br>
Leonel O. Brito, Jr. Col 1FZ<br>
Anthony C. Lyons Col 110<br>
Gregory B. Pace Col 1G0<br>
Jason D. Actis LtCol 1DX<br>
Steven E. Alsop LtCol J02<br>
Jason W. Britain LtCol 084<br>
Craig W. Collings LtCol K84<br>
Ryan C. Collins LtCol 007<br>
Aaron J. Coronna LtCol QAQ<br>
Christopher M. Demars LtCol 022<br>
Christopher M. Frey LtCol 1K3<br>
James M. Geiger, Jr. LtCol 1FS<br>
Derek R. George LtCol 1FY<br>
Keaton H. Harrell LtCol W18<br>
Christopher R. Hart LtCol 017<br>
Matthew W. Hohl LtCol 007<br>
John C. Huenefeld II LtCol 1NL<br>
Jacob P. Jones LtCol LA9<br>
Benjamin J. Kiley LtCol QAS<br>
Scott A. Martin LtCol J34<br>
Joshua E. Montero LtCol 1NL<br>
Stephen A. Ritchie LtCol 145<br>
Joseph M. Salucci LtCol T52<br>
Steven J. Siclari LtCol 1C0<br>
Patrick C. Sullivan LtCol NBM<br>
Brian J. Wilson LtCol 1GF<br>
Wesley D. Anliker Maj 016<br>
Nathan A. Campbell Maj TMG<br>
Robert J. Costello, Jr. Maj 1C0<br>
Tanner W. Courtney Maj 1RA<br>
Christopher A. Denzel Maj 1JD<br>
Robert E. Dzvonick Maj 122<br>
Aaron J. Falk Maj 1TC<br>
Jason M. Florence Maj QAP<br>
Jason H. Furman Maj NC2<br>
Andrew J. Gerdes Maj 122<br>
Scott R. Gornall Maj 1YB<br>
Clayton A. Groover Maj H99<br>
Alexander I. Grubbs Maj 1MS<br>
John F. Helms Maj NBM<br>
Mark P. Kratzer Maj 1MR<br>
Michael J. Mader Maj 1CQ<br>
Daniel P. Martin Maj SL5<br>
Patrick K. Millikin Maj 036<br>
Samuel J. Modica Maj TM3<br>
Travis A. Neesmith Maj 1Y9<br>
Kevin T. OConnor Maj K47<br>
Timothy A. Ornelas Maj 116<br>
Tyler A. Pencek Maj 1HM<br>
Zachariah D. Riley Maj 067<br>
Jeffrey J. Rollins Maj 1CN<br>
Daniel A. Romans Maj 1R6<br>
Keith Q. Rudolf Maj H99<br>
Russ G. Ryder Maj 268<br>
Jay T. Snelling Maj V32<br>
William L. Stewart Maj C12<br>
Kelly T. Streck Maj 15A<br>
Brian M. Walsh Maj JAL<br>
Gaurav Aggarwal Capt H99<br>
Austin I. Ahmed Capt E94<br>
Andrew V. Allum Capt VM6<br>
Jonathan T. Ammen Capt J78<br>
Philip N. Anklesaria Capt K71<br>
Roy S. AxcellMcKeever Capt 1SJ<br>
Earl J. Ayaay Capt 1RA<br>
Shawn R. Balent Capt B93<br>
Adam T. Barrett Capt 1CE<br>
Anthony C. Bernstein Capt VM2<br>
Joshua P. Bonner Capt 1DN<br>
Logan L. Boomgarden Capt 1MY<br>
Robert C. Bost Capt 060<br>
Louis K. Boyd Capt V16<br>
Robert J. Brackup Capt 800<br>
Thomas Y. Branch Capt 078<br>
James P. Brao Capt VM2<br>
Jonathan R. Brennan Capt 078<br>
Michael D. Bunn Capt V28<br>
David A. Butler Capt VM2<br>
Troy E. Campbell II Capt KAK<br>
Nicholas A. Castans Capt 040<br>
James A. Cimino Capt 016<br>
Amalya G. Clayton Capt 1V1<br>
Gregory J. Cronen Capt 1DX<br>
Robert J. Dalbec Capt 1R6<br>
Victoria L. Demarest Capt 1QG<br>
Jacob R. Dominy Capt VLD<br>
Michael W. Donahue, Jr. Capt J62<br>
Joseph T. Drum Capt V25<br>
Dominic R. Durno Capt 040<br>
Jeremiah D. Dye Capt 1JN<br>
Joey L. Eckert Capt 122<br>
Elise C. Erickson Capt A78<br>
Armando C. Estrada Capt 142<br>
Bradley L. Farmer Capt 1HM<br>
Michael C. Flores Capt 1CP<br>
Patrick J. Fong Capt V28<br>
Troy W. Forde Capt 1LB<br>
Brittany R. Fuentes Capt H99<br>
Julian C. Gaeta Capt V23<br>
Pamela I. Garcia Capt 091<br>
Brian J. Garretson Capt 16D<br>
Mikhail A. GaynerLarson Capt J54<br>
Jacob C. Gibbons Capt J9Z<br>
Samuel C. Goddard Capt 023<br>
Annette G. Gonzales Capt H99<br>
Juan G. Gonzales III Capt 193<br>
Parker D. Graham Capt 060<br>
Daniel F. Grund Capt 1GE<br>
Alfredo Guerrero Capt 040<br>
Forrest A. Hames Capt 1CN<br>
Timothy W. Harpe II Capt 1PV<br>
Alec M. Hartman Capt 041<br>
William G. Hatfield Capt J9Z<br>
Gavin M. Heitzig Capt A04<br>
Mark R. Henderson, Jr. Capt 1EC<br>
Samuel J. Hodges Capt V37<br>
Joshua R. Holcomb Capt VRA<br>
Conor J. Howe Capt VLF<br>
Jacob L. Hoxie Capt J15<br>
Michael R. Hryn Capt 1GT<br>
Kurt P. James Capt 1GD<br>
John G. Johnson Capt 066<br>
Samantha B. Jones Capt VHM<br>
Taylor H. Jones Capt VHB<br>
Janelle M. Kelly Capt 1C1<br>
Alexander G. Keyes Capt 077<br>
Brandon W. Kiel Capt 040<br>
David Q. Kimberling Capt J62<br>
David K. Kniffin Capt 1HM<br>
Thomas G. Labatt Capt 078<br>
Jonathan T. Lanser Capt 1JD<br>
Tyler J. Launi Capt KA1<br>
Justin K. Lee Capt 041<br>
Nathan J. Lessa Capt V8A<br>
Raymond T. Lessig Capt VHG<br>
Kenny G. Li Capt 1TS<br>
Geoffrey J. Lindsell Capt J38<br>
Larkin S. Lindsey Capt VM5<br>
Joseph D. Long Capt 069<br>
Patrick M. Maguire Capt 1RA<br>
James A. Marker Capt 1CK<br>
Michael H. Mauch Capt 1V2<br>
Kristina L. McCoy Capt J62<br>
Ian L. McGauvran Capt 233<br>
Mason M. McLean Capt V24<br>
Adam B. Medford Capt 019<br>
Cole H. Mielcarek Capt VHG<br>
Christian S. Miles Capt VHG<br>
Justin L. Miller Capt 1NK<br>
Matthew P. Mistretta Capt J38<br>
Brandon F. Mitchell Capt H99<br>
Matthew M. Mitravich Capt 1GF<br>
Eric K. Mode Capt 1NL<br>
Paul R. Montanari Capt 1NF<br>
Murphy B. Mosley Capt J9Z<br>
Jasen A. Myers Capt 1J2<br>
Payton D. Nevills Capt 1NP<br>
Dylan T. Nunez Capt 1V4<br>
James R. Nusse Capt 1R3<br>
Christopher D. OHare Capt SL5<br>
James M. Ostrikis Capt 1SG<br>
Vanessa M. Padilla Capt J62<br>
Jessica L. Parham Capt 041<br>
Jonathan A. Parmer Capt 226<br>
Miguel A. Ramirez, Jr. Capt 1GS<br>
Dalton M. Raynor Capt 233<br>
Joseph T. Reese Capt H99<br>
David A. Rivera Capt TPS<br>
Nielsen J. Rivera Capt H99<br>
David W. Rosen Capt J62<br>
Nicholas C. Ruiz Capt 268<br>
Mina N. Saad Capt 1L7<br>
Michael S. Sanchez Capt V32<br>
Jason S. Schachner Capt J9Z<br>
Dylan J. Scott Capt 1QJ<br>
Zachary D. Shelton Capt A40<br>
Jonathan C. Shomsky Capt 1HK<br>
Justin D. Shuma Capt 950<br>
Asa C. Simmons Capt 1R3<br>
Erik M. Sklar Capt 115<br>
Aaron M. Smith Capt J62<br>
Michael C. Smith Capt H99<br>
Noah F. Spielvogel Capt 1C1<br>
Joseph D. Sporleder Capt 1G9<br>
Dane J. Stein Capt K89<br>
Michael G. Stupka Capt UKT<br>
Matthew P. Suber Capt 1PV<br>
Osvaldo J. Teixeira Capt TF4<br>
Jedidiah S. Thomas Capt 15J<br>
Robert S. Threlkeld Capt 124<br>
Jackson R. Timian Capt J9Z<br>
Evan C. Tompkinson Capt 980<br>
Luan C. Tran Capt 1F6<br>
Michael A. Vazquez Capt 028<br>
Reginald G. Walker IV Capt 1HK<br>
John D. Walsh Capt 145<br>
Gregory R. Ward Capt 1J0<br>
Tyler C. Ward Capt V32<br>
Jarrett C. Ware Capt J44<br>
Linda J. Watson Capt 1J2<br>
Trevor H. Weaser Capt 078<br>
William B. Weems Capt 040<br>
Zachary M. Wheeler Capt 1K2<br>
Dwaine A. Williamson II Capt 1QD<br>
Benjamin L. Woessner II Capt 142<br>
Cole C. Worst Capt 1FN<br>
David W. Yarber Capt 1NR<br>
Carrie M. Yonge Capt K71<br>
4. Under the provisions of section 5589 of ref (a), the Secretary of the Navy, acting for the President of the United States, hereby authorizes the promotion of the following named limited duty officer (LDO) to the grade indicated. Rank, pay, and allowances are effective from 1 December 2020.<br>
Name Grade MCC<br>
Sean A. Paige LtCol 1C0<br>
5. Under the provisions of section 14308 of ref (a), the Secretary of the Navy, acting for the President of the United States, hereby authorizes the promotion of the following named reserve officers to the grade indicated. Rank, pay, and allowances are effective from 1 December 2020.<br>
Name Grade MCC<br>
Brian J. Amend Col SR2<br>
Kevin P. Coughlin Col QAR<br>
Michael E. Dwyer Col 110<br>
James P. McGonigle III Col 1EE<br>
David S. Morrison Col S0D<br>
Erin M. Richter Col 077<br>
Dean M. Aguilar LtCol SAN<br>
Geraldine C. Carey LtCol 068<br>
Angela B. Crews LtCol 1K1<br>
William J. McElwaine LtCol 084<br>
Charles Nini LtCol 1C0<br>
Christopher P. Reddaway LtCol SCQ<br>
Matthew J. Samson LtCol S43<br>
Raymond P. Zavalla LtCol 1F5<br>
6. Under the provisions of section 578 of refs (a) and (c), the Secretary of the Navy, acting for the President of the United States, hereby authorizes the promotions of the following named regular officers as indicated, to the permanent grade of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CWO5) through Chief Warrant Officer Three (CWO3). Rank, pay, and allowances are effective from 1 December 2020.<br>
Name Grade MCC<br>
Patrick H. Clinton CWO5 111<br>
Garrett M. Hoffer CWO5 KA1<br>
Michael C. Steele CWO4 1JN<br>
Mark A. Willems, Jr. CWO4 G91<br>
Samantha C. Whitmore CWO3 1JN<br>
7. Delay of Promotion. Per refs (b) and (h), if the respective commanding officer determines that an officer is not mentally, physically, morally, or professionally qualified for promotion, the promotion shall not be effected. This includes the physical examination requirement for reserve officers per section 10206 ref (a). The officer shall be given written notice of the grounds for delay before the effective date of the appointment, unless it is impracticable to do so, in which case the notice shall be given as soon as practicable. CMC (MMPR-1) must also be notified prior to the effective date of the appointment so that the promotion will not be effected in Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) and administrative action can be initiated. Refs (a), (b), (c), and (e) contain guidelines for the timely submission of supporting documentation.<br>
8. Retirement and Transfer. Officers considering voluntary retirement should review ref (d) for service obligation prior to acceptance of promotion. An officer's selection for promotion carries over into the reserve, between AR and SMCR-IRR, and with augmentation into the regular component.<br>
9. Accepting and Declining Promotion. Any regular or reserve officer who is promoted under the refs is considered to have accepted such promotion on the effective date contained in paragraphs 3 through 6 (for purposes of date of rank, pay, and allowances in the grade to which promoted). To decline a promotion, an officer is required to submit a letter of declination to CMC (MMPR-1) expressly at the time their command notifies them of their promotion and directs that they begin wearing the insignia of the next higher grade. Any statement or action by the officer which signals their acceptance of the promotion, forever waives their right to decline.<br>
10. The following FY20 promotions are projected for January 2021 and are subject to change. Promotions from the remaining FY20 boards will be promulgated based on vacancy determination.<br>
Senior Officer Sel Junior Sel<br>
CWO5<br>
MOS: 0170 C. V. Cruz 4 C. V. Cruz 4<br>
MOS: 2110 list cleared list cleared<br>
MOS: 6502 list cleared list cleared<br>
CWO4<br>
MOS: 6004 list cleared list cleared<br>
CWO3<br>
MOS: 6604 list cleared list cleared<br>
11. The following FY21 promotions are projected for January 2021 and are subject to change. Promotions from the remaining FY21 boards will be promulgated based on vacancy determination and senate confirmation.<br>
Senior Officer Sel Junior Sel<br>
Col S. P. Hulse 68 J. H. Buffa 81<br>
Col (AR) R. J. Rivas 2 R. J. Rivas 2<br>
Col (R) D. A. Lovelace 28 S. P. Daly 31<br>
LtCol J. M. Davidson 245 H. W. Pitchford 284<br>
LtCol (LDO)<br>
MOS: 2802 list cleared list cleared<br>
LtCol (AR) S. M. Mellon 4.6 S. M. Mellon 4.6<br>
LtCol (R) J. C. Stroschine 91 D. F. Fattore 119<br>
Maj M. S. Babcock, Jr. 708 R. J. Guilfoyle 768<br>
Maj (LDO)<br>
MOS: 6004 R. F. Vasquez 3 R. F. Vasquez 3<br>
Maj (AR) D. E. Boggs III 8 D. E. Boggs III 8<br>
Maj (R) J. C. Lippincott 280 R. Steele, Jr. 317<br>
Capt J. A. Youngblood 279 B. A. Baeza 445<br>
Capt (R) J. B. Slown 36 D. M. Heard 79<br>
CWO5 (R)<br>
MOS: 6302 list cleared list cleared<br>
12. For Marine officer promotion matters call Comm (703) 784-9706 or DSN 278-9706. Email inquiries may be submitted via the Promotion Branch's internet web page at www.Marines.mil. Email address is officerpromotions@usmc.mil.<br>
13. Per ref (i), material can be mailed to Marine Corps History Division (HDR), 3078 Upshur Avenue, Quantico, Virginia, 22134. POC is Ms. Annette Amerman at Comm (703) 432-4875 or DSN 378-4875. Email address is history.division@usmc.mil.<br>
14. Release authorized by BGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.