STAFFORD, VA, February 05, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Willie H. Harris, USMC, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Harris has carved a distinguished career within the U.S. Department of Defense, currently serving as the lead program analyst and component program manager at Washington Headquarters Services in Alexandria, Virginia since 2024. In this role, Mr. Harris oversees critical aspects of the Defense Travel System, ensuring efficient and effective management of resources and policies. Prior to this appointment, he held the position of lead defense travel administrator and component program manager for the Government Travel Charge Card Program at the same institution from 2015 to 2020.
Earlier in his career, between 2013 and 2015, Mr. Harris worked as a defense travel service analyst with Computer Geeks Solution, where he contributed significantly to optimizing travel services for defense personnel. From 2011 to 2013, he served as an executive assistant at Computer Geeks Washington Headquarters Services Enterprise Management in Alexandria, Virginia, where he began laying the groundwork for his future successes.
Before embarking on his civilian career, Mr. Harris dedicated two decades to military service in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a staff sergeant based in Norfolk, Virginia, in 2011. His military tenure is marked by a profound commitment to supporting leadership within the U.S. Department of Defense and ensuring the welfare of troops and their families during deployments. This period of service not only instilled in him a deep sense of duty but also equipped him with invaluable leadership and administrative skills that have been pivotal in his subsequent roles.
Mr. Harris' academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Kaplan University in 2013. Further enhancing his professional qualifications, he obtained a Financial Management Certificate Level II from the U.S. Department of Defense in 2022, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial management that underpins his career.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Harris is actively involved in his community through participation in his local homeowners association. Furthermore, in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication, Mr. Harris was awarded the NATO Medal in 2024, a testament to his contributions to international peacekeeping efforts.
Mr. Harris, a devoted father with two daughters and one son, cherishes spending time with his family. He has set personal goals that include improving the current travel system within the U.S. Department of Defense and aspiring to rise to the position of director before retiring. Looking ahead, Mr. Harris envisions embarking on a world tour with his wife following retirement, marking a well-deserved celebration of their life's work and dedication.
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