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    MCSC announces executive director selection

    QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES

    11.21.2014

    Story by Carden Hedelt 

    Marine Corps Systems Command

    QUANTICO, Va. - Brig. Gen. Joseph Shrader, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command, announced the selection of an executive director for the command Thursday afternoon.

    James Smerchansky, previously the chief engineer of the Marine Corps and deputy commander for Systems Engineering, Interoperability, Architecture and Technology, will assume the role of executive director. Previously, Smerchansky held engineering and leadership positions at Naval Sea Combat Systems Engineering Station, Naval Sea Systems Command and MCSC. An acquisition professional of 29 years, Smerchansky holds a master's in engineering management and is level III certified in both program management and advanced systems planning, research, development and engineering.

    During his time at MCSC, Smerchansky "led change that has not only improved the performance and reliability of Marine Corps ground systems, but has established a culture of technical discipline that positively and substantially impacted the affordability and capability of our systems," said Shrader.

    No announcement was made regarding filling Smerchanksy's current position at MCSC.

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    Date Taken: 11.21.2014
    Date Posted: 11.21.2014 11:44
    Story ID: 148472
    Location: QUANTICO, VA, US

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