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• Master’s in Education APU, Bachelor of Science in Technology Leadership and Management (Industrial Technology) from Roger Williams University.
• Senior Chief (SW/AW) Larry Jones is a native of Columbia, SC. He joined the Academy in August 2015 as Lab Assistant for the Engineering Department. He assists and instructs students in professional engineering labs such as refrigeration, auxiliary machinery, diesel engines, steam generators, and gas and steam turbines. Prior to MMA, Larry was a Credentialed Electronic Patient Information Chart (EPIC) Orders Trainer. He provided training to doctors on workflow processes and  participated in South Coast Hospitals "Go Live” event.
• Senior Chief Jones enlisted in November of 1988 and attended recruit training and Machinist Mate A School at Great Lakes, Illinois. His first duty assignment was onboard USS Wainwright (CG-28) where he completed his Engine Room Messenger and Distilling Plant Operator qualifications.  Following USS Wainwright, Senior Chief Jones completed two more sea duty tours onboard USS Sierra (AD-18), and USS Mt Baker (AE-34). Senior Chief Jones then was assigned to Naval Support Facility Groton, Connecticut, followed by sea duty assignments onboard USS Detroit AOE-4), and USS Seattle (AOE-3) where he attained his Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification. In 2003 he reported to the Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS) Command, in Newport, Rhode Island, where he served as a Steam Instructor.  During his tour at SWOS Senior Chief Jones was designated a Master Training Specialist and awarded Instructor of the Year, and Sailor of the Year. In 2007, following this successful, he reported aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), where he attained his Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) qualification and his Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) qualification. In May 2010, following Recruit Division Commander (RDC) School in Great Lakes, Illinois, and Senior Chief Jones reported for duty as a Senior Enlisted Leader at the Naval Academy Preparatory School, Newport, Rhode Island. As a Mentor and Advisor, he personally trained over 900 future Naval and Marine Corps officers.  After graduating the Senior Enlisted Academy, Senior Chief Jones reported for duty August 15th, 2013 to the USS Ross DDG71, where he successfully lead a undermanned engineering department through the inspection cycle, achieving all grades above the fleet average and contributing to a successful Foreign Deployed status in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense.
• Current Job: In March 2022, Senior Chief Jones joined Student Services as 5th Company Officer. He mentors, leads, guides, supports, instructs, advocates and develops OUR future into responsible positive impact leaders.
• His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two gold stars), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (one silver- star), and other unit, campaign, and service awards. Senior Chief Jones is married to the former Gayle Gomes of New Bedford, MA.

Education: B.S., Bucknell University

Education:
A.A.; B.S. Eastern Nazarene College
M.B.A. Bridgewater State University

Education:

CAGS, Messiah University (Mechanicsburg, PA); M.Sc., Northeastern University (Boston, MA); B.Mus., Youngstown State University (Youngstown, OH); Diploma with Honors, Liberty High School (Liberty Twp., OH).
 

Background:​

Wayne Magee is a native Ohioan, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree, cum laude, from Youngstown State University (YSU). During his time at YSU, he was privileged to perform in the University's Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and the YSU Marching Pride. Wayne has earned a Master of Science degree from Northeastern University. Wayne also completed post graduate studies in Music at Messiah University. 

Wayne's music career began in working with the community youth touring field and concert band, the "Warren Junior Military Band". Wayne has had the privilege of serving on the instructional marching band staff at the high school level as well as serving as a trumpet instructor at the elementary and intermediate levels. Wayne is a freelanced trumpeter, music educator, and conductor. He has guest conducted ensembles of all levels - ranging from elementary through college.

Wayne is a proud Eagle Scout and holds professional memberships with the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA),the National Band Association (NBA), and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Since 2008, Wayne has been working in the University of Massachusetts system, serving at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, in the Residential Life and Student Services department as the administrator in charge of the "7th Company" student dormitory complex. Wayne also has the distinct honor of being the founding director of the "Pride of the Regiment ", the Regimental Band, Honor Guard, and Drill Team. The "Pride of the Regiment" under his stewardship has garnered national acclaim performing annually in Boston, New York City and Washington D.C. coupled with numerous invitations to perform internationally.

Wayne is also a published author of the book entitled "Tough Blows: A Lifelong Journey of Defying the Odds", as well as a published essayist. He has written on topics ranging from music, professional career development, personal growth, and personal finance.

For more information about Wayne please see his website at : www.toughblows.com