OFFICER PROMOTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2020 AND PROJECTED OFFICER PROMOTIONS FOR JANUARY 2021
Date Signed: 11/16/2020 | MARADMINS Number: 685/20
MARADMINS : 685/20

R 161314Z NOV 20
MARADMIN 685/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/OFFICER PROMOTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2020 AND PROJECTED OFFICER PROMOTIONS FOR JANUARY 2021//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CONGRESS//
REF/B/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMPR-1/YMD: 20060809//
REF/C/MSGID: DOC/SECNAV/YMD: 20190328//
REF/D/MSGID: DOC/CMC MMSR/YMD: 20190215//
REF/E/MSGID: DOC/SECNAV/YMD: 20181010//
REF/F/MSGID: DOC/SECNAV/YMD: 20190415//
REF/G/MSGID: DOC/SECNAV/YMD: 20190627//
REF/H/MSGID: MSG/MP/YMD: 120935ZJUN2001//
REF/I/MSGID: DOC/MCO 5750.1H/YMD: 20090213//
NARR/REF A IS TITLE 10, U.S.C. REF B IS MCO P1400.31C, MARINE CORPS PROMOTION MANUAL, VOLUME 1, OFFICER PROMOTIONS. REF C IS SECNAVINST 1420.3, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY COMMISSIONED OFFICER PROMOTION PROGRAM. REF D IS MCO 1900.16 CH 2, MARINE CORPS SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL. REF E IS SECNAVINST 1120.9B, DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS OF THE REGULAR MARINE CORPS AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE AS MARINE CORPS JUDGE ADVOCATE. REF F IS SECNAVINST 1412.6M, PROMOTION OF OFFICERS TO THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT (JUNIOR GRADE) IN THE NAVY AND TO THE GRADE OF FIRST LIEUTENANT IN THE MARINE CORPS. REF G IS SECNAVINST 1412.11B, MARINE CORPS LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND WARRANT OFFICER PROGRAMS, PROMOTIONS, AND CONTINUATION PROCEDURES. REF H IS MARADMIN 277/01, BACCALAUREATE DEGREE REQUIREMENT FOR RESERVE OFFICERS. REF I IS MCO 5750.1H, BIOGRAPHICAL DATA AND PHOTOGRAPH REQUIREMENTS FOR NEWLY PROMOTED COLONELS.//
POC/K. E. HANNA/MAJ/UNIT: HD MMPR-1/-/TEL: (703) 784-9703/EMAIL: KRISTIN.E.HANNA@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/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.
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.
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.
Name                            Grade        MCC
Leonel O. Brito, Jr.            Col          1FZ
Anthony C. Lyons                Col          110
Gregory B. Pace                 Col          1G0
Jason D. Actis                  LtCol        1DX
Steven E. Alsop                 LtCol        J02
Jason W. Britain                LtCol        084
Craig W. Collings               LtCol        K84
Ryan C. Collins                 LtCol        007
Aaron J. Coronna                LtCol        QAQ
Christopher M. Demars           LtCol        022
Christopher M. Frey             LtCol        1K3
James M. Geiger, Jr.            LtCol        1FS
Derek R. George                 LtCol        1FY
Keaton H. Harrell               LtCol        W18
Christopher R. Hart             LtCol        017
Matthew W. Hohl                 LtCol        007
John C. Huenefeld II            LtCol        1NL
Jacob P. Jones                  LtCol        LA9
Benjamin J. Kiley               LtCol        QAS
Scott A. Martin                 LtCol        J34
Joshua E. Montero               LtCol        1NL
Stephen A. Ritchie              LtCol        145
Joseph M. Salucci               LtCol        T52
Steven J. Siclari               LtCol        1C0
Patrick C. Sullivan             LtCol        NBM
Brian J. Wilson                 LtCol        1GF
Wesley D. Anliker               Maj          016
Nathan A. Campbell              Maj          TMG
Robert J. Costello, Jr.         Maj          1C0
Tanner W. Courtney              Maj          1RA
Christopher A. Denzel           Maj          1JD
Robert E. Dzvonick              Maj          122
Aaron J. Falk                   Maj          1TC
Jason M. Florence               Maj          QAP
Jason H. Furman                 Maj          NC2
Andrew J. Gerdes                Maj          122
Scott R. Gornall                Maj          1YB
Clayton A. Groover              Maj          H99
Alexander I. Grubbs             Maj          1MS
John F. Helms                   Maj          NBM
Mark P. Kratzer                 Maj          1MR
Michael J. Mader                Maj          1CQ
Daniel P. Martin                Maj          SL5
Patrick K. Millikin             Maj          036
Samuel J. Modica                Maj          TM3
Travis A. Neesmith              Maj          1Y9
Kevin T. OConnor                Maj          K47
Timothy A. Ornelas              Maj          116
Tyler A. Pencek                 Maj          1HM
Zachariah D. Riley              Maj          067
Jeffrey J. Rollins              Maj          1CN
Daniel A. Romans                Maj          1R6
Keith Q. Rudolf                 Maj          H99
Russ G. Ryder                   Maj          268
Jay T. Snelling                 Maj          V32
William L. Stewart              Maj          C12
Kelly T. Streck                 Maj          15A
Brian M. Walsh                  Maj          JAL
Gaurav Aggarwal                 Capt         H99
Austin I. Ahmed                 Capt         E94
Andrew V. Allum                 Capt         VM6
Jonathan T. Ammen               Capt         J78
Philip N. Anklesaria            Capt         K71
Roy S. AxcellMcKeever           Capt         1SJ
Earl J. Ayaay                   Capt         1RA
Shawn R. Balent                 Capt         B93
Adam T. Barrett                 Capt         1CE
Anthony C. Bernstein            Capt         VM2
Joshua P. Bonner                Capt         1DN
Logan L. Boomgarden             Capt         1MY
Robert C. Bost                  Capt         060
Louis K. Boyd                   Capt         V16
Robert J. Brackup               Capt         800
Thomas Y. Branch                Capt         078
James P. Brao                   Capt         VM2
Jonathan R. Brennan             Capt         078
Michael D. Bunn                 Capt         V28
David A. Butler                 Capt         VM2
Troy E. Campbell II             Capt         KAK
Nicholas A. Castans             Capt         040
James A. Cimino                 Capt         016
Amalya G. Clayton               Capt         1V1
Gregory J. Cronen               Capt         1DX
Robert J. Dalbec                Capt         1R6
Victoria L. Demarest            Capt         1QG
Jacob R. Dominy                 Capt         VLD
Michael W. Donahue, Jr.         Capt         J62
Joseph T. Drum                  Capt         V25
Dominic R. Durno                Capt         040
Jeremiah D. Dye                 Capt         1JN
Joey L. Eckert                  Capt         122
Elise C. Erickson               Capt         A78
Armando C. Estrada              Capt         142
Bradley L. Farmer               Capt         1HM
Michael C. Flores               Capt         1CP
Patrick J. Fong                 Capt         V28
Troy W. Forde                   Capt         1LB
Brittany R. Fuentes             Capt         H99
Julian C. Gaeta                 Capt         V23
Pamela I. Garcia                Capt         091
Brian J. Garretson              Capt         16D
Mikhail A. GaynerLarson         Capt         J54
Jacob C. Gibbons                Capt         J9Z
Samuel C. Goddard               Capt         023
Annette G. Gonzales             Capt         H99
Juan G. Gonzales III            Capt         193
Parker D. Graham                Capt         060
Daniel F. Grund                 Capt         1GE
Alfredo Guerrero                Capt         040
Forrest A. Hames                Capt         1CN
Timothy W. Harpe II             Capt         1PV
Alec M. Hartman                 Capt         041
William G. Hatfield             Capt         J9Z
Gavin M. Heitzig                Capt         A04
Mark R. Henderson, Jr.          Capt         1EC
Samuel J. Hodges                Capt         V37
Joshua R. Holcomb               Capt         VRA
Conor J. Howe                   Capt         VLF
Jacob L. Hoxie                  Capt         J15
Michael R. Hryn                 Capt         1GT
Kurt P. James                   Capt         1GD
John G. Johnson                 Capt         066
Samantha B. Jones               Capt         VHM
Taylor H. Jones                 Capt         VHB
Janelle M. Kelly                Capt         1C1
Alexander G. Keyes              Capt         077
Brandon W. Kiel                 Capt         040
David Q. Kimberling             Capt         J62
David K. Kniffin                Capt         1HM
Thomas G. Labatt                Capt         078
Jonathan T. Lanser              Capt         1JD
Tyler J. Launi                  Capt         KA1
Justin K. Lee                   Capt         041
Nathan J. Lessa                 Capt         V8A
Raymond T. Lessig               Capt         VHG
Kenny G. Li                     Capt         1TS
Geoffrey J. Lindsell            Capt         J38
Larkin S. Lindsey               Capt         VM5
Joseph D. Long                  Capt         069
Patrick M. Maguire              Capt         1RA
James A. Marker                 Capt         1CK
Michael H. Mauch                Capt         1V2
Kristina L. McCoy               Capt         J62
Ian L. McGauvran                Capt         233
Mason M. McLean                 Capt         V24
Adam B. Medford                 Capt         019
Cole H. Mielcarek               Capt         VHG
Christian S. Miles              Capt         VHG
Justin L. Miller                Capt         1NK
Matthew P. Mistretta            Capt         J38
Brandon F. Mitchell             Capt         H99
Matthew M. Mitravich            Capt         1GF
Eric K. Mode                    Capt         1NL
Paul R. Montanari               Capt         1NF
Murphy B. Mosley                Capt         J9Z
Jasen A. Myers                  Capt         1J2
Payton D. Nevills               Capt         1NP
Dylan T. Nunez                  Capt         1V4
James R. Nusse                  Capt         1R3
Christopher D. OHare            Capt         SL5
James M. Ostrikis               Capt         1SG
Vanessa M. Padilla              Capt         J62
Jessica L. Parham               Capt         041
Jonathan A. Parmer              Capt         226
Miguel A. Ramirez, Jr.          Capt         1GS
Dalton M. Raynor                Capt         233
Joseph T. Reese                 Capt         H99
David A. Rivera                 Capt         TPS
Nielsen J. Rivera               Capt         H99
David W. Rosen                  Capt         J62
Nicholas C. Ruiz                Capt         268
Mina N. Saad                    Capt         1L7
Michael S. Sanchez              Capt         V32
Jason S. Schachner              Capt         J9Z
Dylan J. Scott                  Capt         1QJ
Zachary D. Shelton              Capt         A40
Jonathan C. Shomsky             Capt         1HK
Justin D. Shuma                 Capt         950
Asa C. Simmons                  Capt         1R3
Erik M. Sklar                   Capt         115
Aaron M. Smith                  Capt         J62
Michael C. Smith                Capt         H99
Noah F. Spielvogel              Capt         1C1
Joseph D. Sporleder             Capt         1G9
Dane J. Stein                   Capt         K89
Michael G. Stupka               Capt         UKT
Matthew P. Suber                Capt         1PV
Osvaldo J. Teixeira             Capt         TF4
Jedidiah S. Thomas              Capt         15J
Robert S. Threlkeld             Capt         124
Jackson R. Timian               Capt         J9Z
Evan C. Tompkinson              Capt         980
Luan C. Tran                    Capt         1F6
Michael A. Vazquez              Capt         028
Reginald G. Walker IV           Capt         1HK
John D. Walsh                   Capt         145
Gregory R. Ward                 Capt         1J0
Tyler C. Ward                   Capt         V32
Jarrett C. Ware                 Capt         J44
Linda J. Watson                 Capt         1J2
Trevor H. Weaser                Capt         078
William B. Weems                Capt         040
Zachary M. Wheeler              Capt         1K2
Dwaine A. Williamson II         Capt         1QD
Benjamin L. Woessner II         Capt         142
Cole C. Worst                   Capt         1FN
David W. Yarber                 Capt         1NR
Carrie M. Yonge                 Capt         K71
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.
Name                            Grade        MCC
Sean A. Paige                   LtCol        1C0
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.
Name                            Grade        MCC
Brian J. Amend                  Col          SR2
Kevin P. Coughlin               Col          QAR
Michael E. Dwyer                Col          110
James P. McGonigle III          Col          1EE
David S. Morrison               Col          S0D
Erin M. Richter                 Col          077
Dean M. Aguilar                 LtCol        SAN
Geraldine C. Carey              LtCol        068
Angela B. Crews                 LtCol        1K1
William J. McElwaine            LtCol        084
Charles Nini                    LtCol        1C0
Christopher P. Reddaway         LtCol        SCQ
Matthew J. Samson               LtCol        S43
Raymond P. Zavalla              LtCol        1F5
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.
Name                            Grade        MCC
Patrick H. Clinton              CWO5         111
Garrett M. Hoffer               CWO5         KA1
Michael C. Steele               CWO4         1JN
Mark A. Willems, Jr.            CWO4         G91
Samantha C. Whitmore            CWO3         1JN
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.
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.
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.
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.
            Senior Officer        Sel    Junior                Sel
CWO5
MOS: 0170   C. V. Cruz            4      C. V. Cruz            4
MOS: 2110   list cleared                 list cleared
MOS: 6502   list cleared                 list cleared
CWO4
MOS: 6004   list cleared                 list cleared
CWO3
MOS: 6604   list cleared                 list cleared
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.
            Senior Officer        Sel    Junior                Sel
Col         S. P. Hulse           68     J. H. Buffa           81
Col (AR)    R. J. Rivas           2      R. J. Rivas           2
Col (R)     D. A. Lovelace        28     S. P. Daly            31
LtCol       J. M. Davidson        245    H. W. Pitchford       284
LtCol (LDO)
MOS: 2802   list cleared                 list cleared
LtCol (AR)  S. M. Mellon          4.6    S. M. Mellon          4.6
LtCol (R)   J. C. Stroschine      91     D. F. Fattore         119
Maj         M. S. Babcock, Jr.    708    R. J. Guilfoyle       768
Maj (LDO)
MOS: 6004   R. F. Vasquez         3      R. F. Vasquez         3
Maj (AR)    D. E. Boggs III       8      D. E. Boggs III       8
Maj (R)     J. C. Lippincott      280    R. Steele, Jr.        317
Capt        J. A. Youngblood      279    B. A. Baeza           445
Capt (R)    J. B. Slown           36     D. M. Heard           79
CWO5 (R)
MOS: 6302   list cleared                 list cleared
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.
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.
14.  Release authorized by BGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.//