Marsha Evans
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Marsha Johnson "Marty" Evans (born 1947 in Springfield, Illinois
) is a retired Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Since her retirement, Johnson has served as executive director of the Girl Scouts of the USA
(1998-2002), president and Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross
(2002-2005) and was the interim commissioner of the LPGA
for three months in 2009. She assumed the position on July 13, 2009 upon the resignation of former commissioner Carolyn Bivens
. Michael Whan replaced her as the permanent commissioner in late October 2009.
. She later earned a master's degree in law and diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University
. She did additional study at the Naval War College
in Newport, Rhode Island, and the National War College
in Washington, DC.
, earning the rank of Rear Admiral
. She was the Chief of Staff at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and the first woman to command a U.S. naval station, while at Treasure Island
in San Francisco.. In 1992, she chaired a task force that developed a strategy to address gender-based issues in the wake of the Tailhook
incident. She also held top positions at the Navy Recruiting Command and at the Naval Postgraduate School
in Monterey, California. She retired in 1998.
. She held that position from 1998 through 2002. In 2002 she became president and Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross
. She resigned under pressure in 2005 following a series of disagreements with the organization's board of directors accepting a severance package valued at $780,000
She was appointed to the board of directors of the LPGA
by then-Commissioner Carolyn Bivens
in early 2009, after serving on the commissioner's advisory council in 2007 and 2008. In addition to serving on the LPGA board, Evans also serves on the boards of Office Depot
, Weight Watchers International
, Huntsman
and the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation. In 2008, she earned $953,000 in cash and other compensation in exchange for her service on these boards.
Evans also engages in public speaking where her booking fee is between $20,000 and $30,000 per speech.
.
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
) is a retired Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Since her retirement, Johnson has served as executive director of the Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...
(1998-2002), president and Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross , also known as the American National Red Cross, is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States. It is the designated U.S...
(2002-2005) and was the interim commissioner of the LPGA
LPGA
The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
for three months in 2009. She assumed the position on July 13, 2009 upon the resignation of former commissioner Carolyn Bivens
Carolyn Bivens
Carolyn Bivens was the commissioner of the LPGA from 2005 until her resignation on July 13, 2009...
. Michael Whan replaced her as the permanent commissioner in late October 2009.
Early life and education
Born in Springfield, Illinois, Evans earned a bachelor's degree in diplomacy and world affairs from Occidental CollegeOccidental College
Occidental College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887, Occidental College, or "Oxy" as it is called by students and alumni, is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast...
. She later earned a master's degree in law and diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University
Tufts University
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
. She did additional study at the Naval War College
Naval War College
The Naval War College is an education and research institution of the United States Navy that specializes in developing ideas for naval warfare and passing them along to officers of the Navy. The college is located on the grounds of Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island...
in Newport, Rhode Island, and the National War College
National War College
The National War College of the United States is a school in the National Defense University. It is housed in Roosevelt Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., the third-oldest Army post still active. It was officially established on July 1, 1946, as an upgraded replacement for the...
in Washington, DC.
Military career
Evans spent nearly 30 years in the United States NavyUnited States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
, earning the rank of Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
. She was the Chief of Staff at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and the first woman to command a U.S. naval station, while at Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "pirates and buried gold". First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881–82 under the title Treasure Island; or, the...
in San Francisco.. In 1992, she chaired a task force that developed a strategy to address gender-based issues in the wake of the Tailhook
Tailhook
A tailhook, also arresting hook or arrester hook, is a device attached to the empennage of some military fixed wing aircraft...
incident. She also held top positions at the Navy Recruiting Command and at the Naval Postgraduate School
Naval Postgraduate School
The Naval Postgraduate School is an accredited research university operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants master's degrees, Engineer's degrees and doctoral degrees...
in Monterey, California. She retired in 1998.
Post-military career
After retiring from the military, Evans was named executive director of the Girl Scouts of the USAGirl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...
. She held that position from 1998 through 2002. In 2002 she became president and Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross , also known as the American National Red Cross, is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States. It is the designated U.S...
. She resigned under pressure in 2005 following a series of disagreements with the organization's board of directors accepting a severance package valued at $780,000
She was appointed to the board of directors of the LPGA
LPGA
The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
by then-Commissioner Carolyn Bivens
Carolyn Bivens
Carolyn Bivens was the commissioner of the LPGA from 2005 until her resignation on July 13, 2009...
in early 2009, after serving on the commissioner's advisory council in 2007 and 2008. In addition to serving on the LPGA board, Evans also serves on the boards of Office Depot
Office Depot
Office Depot is a supplier of office products and provides many services. The company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, printing, document reproduction, shipping,...
, Weight Watchers International
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers is an international company that offers various dieting products and services to assist weight loss and maintenance. Founded in 1963 by Brooklyn homemaker Jean Nidetch, it operates in about 30 countries around the world, generally under names that are local translations of “Weight...
, Huntsman
Huntsman
Huntsman may refer to:*Hunters who:**use guns/weapons for hunting**hunt with horses and dogs *Huntsman is also used as a military designation for units traditionally raised from huntsmen, see Huntsmen...
and the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation. In 2008, she earned $953,000 in cash and other compensation in exchange for her service on these boards.
Evans also engages in public speaking where her booking fee is between $20,000 and $30,000 per speech.
Personal life
Evans is married to Jerry Evans. She and her husband live in Jacksonville Beach, FloridaJacksonville Beach, Florida
Jacksonville Beach is a city on the Atlantic coast of Duval County, Florida, east of Jacksonville. It is part of the Jacksonville Beaches community, together with Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach...
.