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Jack A. Davis is a proven leader in the military, law enforcement and business with
successful careers in each field. During a career life that spans over 39 years
he has honed his leadership skills and developed the ability to share those skills
in all facets of life. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and two master’s degrees,
and has received leadership and professional training worldwide.
Jack’s Marine Corps career began with his commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant upon
college graduation in 1968 and saw him rise to the rank of Major General. In a distinguished
career that included service in both peacetime and wartime he commanded at every
level from an infantry platoon in Vietnam to Commanding General of the 4th Marine
Division. He held various staff positions including Director of Operations, Headquarters
Marine Corps in which he oversaw Corps-wide operations, policy and planning. His
last Marine Corps assignment prior to retirement was that of Vice Commander, Marine
Corps Forces Atlantic/Deputy Commander Marine Corps Forces Europe, for which he
received the Distinguished Service Medal. Jack retired from the Marine Corps in
2005..
As a Marine, Jack has completed numerous high level military schools worldwide.
His personal decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit
with gold star in lieu of second award; Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V”; Purple
Heart with gold star in lieu of second award.
Jack completed a notable career in law enforcement, serving five years in federal
law enforcement before joining the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
in 1979. He was a leader in the development and implementation of a multifaceted
and highly successful approach to drug interdiction. He concurrently served as the
supervisor of the Special Response Team, dealing with high risk/high profile situations
advancing the unit to one of the most respected in the nation.
Jack’s last law enforcement assignment was that of supervisor for the Violent Crime
Task Force in Charlotte, NC. The Task Force, commended nationally for its great
success in reducing violent crime in a major urban area, serves as a model for interagency
cooperation in achieving overall success. In 1999 Jack retired from the North Carolina
SBI with a distinguished record of service.
In the business arena he has established JA Davis & Associates as a frontrunner
in leadership and security training development. He currently serves on the board
of directors of several organizations, both publicly and privately held. Jack also
serves as an adjunct faculty member of Johns Hopkins University.
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