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Mr. Marland W. Parsons, Jr.
General Manager, Norfolk and San Diego Operations
Mr. Parsons has more than 45 years of management experience in defense-related programs and technology.
Mr. Parsons joined the Navy in 1956, was designated a Naval Aviator in 1957, and served in various operational and training assignments in Anti-Submarine (VS) and Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aviation as well as afloat tours with Commander Task Force 77/Commander Carrier Division 5, Commander Destroyer Flotilla 10, and USS Inchon. Mr. Parsons’ shore staff assignments included COMNAVAIRPAC, COMFAIRSANDIEGO, battalion officer and Director of Candidate Guidance at the Naval Academy, and Director of Professional Development at the Armed Forces Staff College. He is a graduate of the Naval War College.
Following his retirement from the Navy in January 1981, Mr. Parsons joined Omni Analysis Corporation supporting Tactical Training Group, Atlantic. Following the acquisition of Omni Analysis Corporation by DDL OMNI Engineering in 1994, he continued to support Tactical Training Group, Atlantic where he continued his prior management duties. He was a principal contributor to the IEEE 1248 Recommended Practices for Distributed Interactive Simulation Exercise Management and Feedback.
In 2007, Mr. Parsons was promoted to General Manager of Norfolk and San Diego Operations. In this capacity, he is responsible for the development of new business initiatives, including establishing business relationships with other companies and customers to expand DDL OMNI’s current base in Norfolk and San Diego. Additionally, Mr. Parsons will continue to manage the NAVSEA SBIR Phase III contract for the development of the Advanced Mission Readiness Measurement System (ARMS). Prior to this assignment, Mr. Parsons served as Vice President of the Simulation and Systems Division, a position he held since 1997.
In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Mr. Parsons has completed advanced degree work in computer science, computer system engineering, business administration, and economics from various colleges and universities.
His military service awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal (two strike flight awards), the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold star, the Navy Achievement Medal (two awards with combat V), as well as numerous campaign medals.
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