Doug O'Dell is a retired Major general in the United States Marine Corps, notable for being appointed as the head of the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding by President Bush.[1]
Major General Doug O'Dell | |
|---|---|
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Commands | 4th Marine Division |
Early life
editHe grew up in Pottstown, PA and attended The Hill School and Rutgers University.[2] Upon graduation from Rutgers in 1968, he was commissioned through the Platoon Leaders Class.[3]
During his career in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, he pursued a civilian career in investment management, and retired in 2001[4]
References
edit- ^ "George W. Bush: Statement on the Appointment of Douglas V. O'Dell, Jr., as Federal Coordinator of the Office of Gulf Coast Rebuilding". Presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ http://www.dailylocal.com/article/DL/20020310/TMP01/303109977 [dead link]
- ^ Douglas V. O'Dell, Jr. (2015-03-20). "Valor awards for Douglas V. O'Dell, Jr". Valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Fact Sheet: President Bush Selects Major General Doug O'Dell to Serve as Gulf Coast Coordinator".