Leadership

Mr. Doug Brown joined the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation in 2015 and currently serves as the Deputy Director for Operations. In this capacity, he directs core business line activities associated with organization administration, information technology, and procurement activities. Prior to serving as the Deputy Director for Operations, Mr. Brown served as the Deputy Director for Programs and Army Military Liaison. Mr. Brown is a former U.S. Army engineer officer with more than two decades’ experience leading and guiding various organizations within Department of Defense. He holds a master’s degree in leadership from Washington University in St. Louis, a master’s degree from the University of South Florida, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds a Certificate in Public Leadership and is a recipient of the Army Engineer Association DeFluery Award.

Mr. Daniel Glasson has been with the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation since 2006 and serves as the Deputy Director for Community Investment. In this role, he ensures effective and compliant delivery of programs of assistance across its stakeholders. Previously, he served as the Program Director for Community Investment, a Project Manager, and as a Presidential Management Fellow. Mr. Glasson has served in numerous capacities in the public and private sector, spanning work positions in the United States, Europe, and Africa, offering more than 20 years of experience in public administration, applied economic development, and urban planning. He holds a Master of Urban Planning degree and a certificate in Russian and East European studies from the University of Michigan; Bachelor of Arts degrees in economics and environmental studies from Case Western Reserve University; and spent time in Poland as a Fulbright Scholar. In 2018, Mr. Glasson was awarded the Department of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service.

Mr. Louis Littleton has been with the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation since 2014 and serves as the Director of the Western Regional Office located in Sacramento, California. In this capacity, he leads a team of 10 high-performing professionals, represents the Director at stakeholder engagements at the Federal, State, and local levels, and oversees the execution of programs of assistance across 18 states and territories ranging from Wisconsin to the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. Mr. Littleton previously served as the Headquarters’ Office Manager, and later transferred to the Western Regional Office as a Project Manager. Mr. Littleton retired from the U.S. Air Force as a logistics officer having served in a variety of command, leadership, and staff positions at the installation, major command, and international levels. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and completed several levels of joint and service professional military education during his Air Force career.

Mr. Wilson has been with the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation since 2006 and serves as the Deputy Director for Compliance. In this capacity, Mr. Wilson ensures compliance with the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, 2 CFR Part 200, and the Anti-Deficiency Act, as well as supervises the integration of internal control and financial systems to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with regulations and applicable laws, to include the reliability of financial reporting and management systems. Mr. Wilson has served as the Deputy Program Manager for Compliance and Integration, a Project Manager, and a Presidential Management Fellow. Previously, Mr. Wilson’s worked as a Competition Manager with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, where he was responsible for grant oversight and management with the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program. He is an Operation Iraqi Freedom military veteran with over 20 years of honorable service in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the Army National Guard. Mr. Wilson holds a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina State University and is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute.

Ms. Liz Chimienti has been with the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation since 2010 and serves as the Deputy Director for Community Adjustment. In this role, she ensures effective and compliant delivery programs of assistance across its stakeholders. Previously, she served as Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation’s Program Activity Lead for Diversification and Realignment, a Project Manager, and as a Presidential Management Fellow. She has maintained and analyzed Base Realignment and Closure property disposal data and compiled “lessons learned” from base redevelopment communities for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Since 2015, she has coordinated the development of the Defense Spending by State report and other technical assistance products for Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation customers. Liz has worked with applicants in over a dozen states to develop programs of assistance for communities responding to base closure, economic dependency on Defense spending, or reductions in Defense personnel or procurement. She is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and holds a Master of City Planning degree from MIT.

Ms. Marina Clark has been with the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation since 2022 and currently serves as Chief of Staff. Previously, she filled a role as IT Program Analyst and Executive Assistant to the Deputy Directors. Prior to joining the office, Ms. Clark served 10 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force where she provided executive support to military commanders and later served as a Special Agent for OSI. She holds a Bachelor of Science in HR Management, as well as Associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Business Administration. Ms. Clark was awarded the 2022 Unsung Hero Award for her positive attitude and impact since working for the organization.