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Code 109.1 Special Project Manager Donny Marshall is no stranger when it comes to working hard and getting his hands dirty.
“I grew up in the small community of Medon, Tenn. My father was in construction and my mom’s side of the family were farmers. If I wasn’t picking cotton, I was working on houses with my dad,” said Marshall.
The youngest of four, Marshall joined the U.S. Navy to see the world. He had two requirements when it came to choosing what job he wanted in the Navy.
“I told the recruiter I want a job in air conditioning and not to get my hands dirty,” said Marshall.
He was offered the rate of radioman. His days were longer and harder than his time at boot camp. After nine years in the Navy, he got out and moved to Norfolk with his wife Dorethea.
“I worked at the shipyard as a contractor for a few years before becoming part of the shipyard family as a civil servant in 2006,” said Marshall.
Marshall’s current job entails ensuring that all IT requirements are met for new facilities, renovated buildings and office moves.
“Donny brings a lot of energy, experience and professionalism to our team,” said Code 109.1 Technical Support Division Head, Gary LaFon II. “He is always there to take on those very unique IT projects to support NNSY and its mission.”
Marshall credits his family for instilling a strong work ethic in all he does. The Navy taught him how important it is to pay attention to detail. Combined, this makes him a valuable player at NNSY.
“Donny is consistently providing excellent customer service support relating to a multitude of cyber issues/services and projects within NNSY,” said LaFon. “His personnel management and leadership skills are outstanding. He is aligned with shipyard customers and is always willing to lend a helping hand not only to Code 109 but also within the shipyard community.”
Marshall is faced with many challenges. One in particular is the ever changing technology.
“Technology is always changing and we have to ensure that it maintains a required security posture,” said Marshall. “The IT innovation team works with engineers to ensure they are given the proper equipment to accomplish their mission.”
Marshall enjoys his job because it affords him the opportunity to do something he loves - work with computers.
“Most people I grew up with took on jobs they weren’t fond of, but it was the only thing available,” said Marshall. “This is another reason I left my hometown, to find something that I could enjoy and excel at.”
Working with computers isn’t the only area where Marshall excels. He is an avid golfer.
"I've been golfing for several years on the Golfweek Amateur Tour and in 2018 I won the Service Master Regional Tournament, which was my first major golfing award,” said Marshall. “A total of 49 cities participate on the Golfweek Amateur Tour, so it felt real good to come home with a trophy.”
Whether it’s working with computers at NNSY or playing golf on his off time, he will continue to use and pass on the work ethics that were instilled in him growing up and during his time in the Navy.
“If you’re doing something you love, then you don’t have to work a day in your life,” said Marshall. “The best thing is I get to do one of my favorite things at NNSY with coworkers I consider as family.”
| Date Taken: | 01.31.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 01.31.2020 15:48 |
| Story ID: | 361359 |
| Location: | PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, US |
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