2011 Marketing Public Affairs Winners

Sgt. Chadwick deBree

Sgt. Chadwick deBree has exemplified the role of the marketing and public affairs Marine during his tenure at Recruiting Station New Jersey.  Dedicated to serving the recruiter on the street, Sgt. deBree has consistently and diligently interacted with the community, built an outstanding public service announcement program and maintained the highest standards of personal and professional conduct as a sergeant of Marines.

Sgt. deBree earned more than $6,000,000 in unpaid advertising through television, radio and billboard advertising, helped spread the Marine Corps message and reached out to the target audiences of prospects and influencers in his area of operations.  He was recognized as MPA of the year for the 1st Marine District and continues to support his fellow Marines through the end of the year with the high school awards program, District Warrior articles and enhanced area canvassing events.

Sgt. Scott McAdam

Sgt. Scott McAdam’s tireless work ethic and innovative approach to his duties makes him a force multiplier in the world of Recruiting.    For the past year, Sgt. McAdam has continuously demonstrated a propensity for handling multiple diverse tasks.  His knowledge of media relations, public affairs, and protocol extends beyond the expectations of his current grade.
Constantly responsible for numerous events, often happening simultaneously, Sgt. McAdam juggles everything, from Educators Workshops, Enhanced Area Canvassing Events, and College Job Fairs, to obtaining nearly $500,000 in free advertising from various vendors in his Area of Operation.  He does it all in a seamless manner with a quick wit and a professional demeanor.
As one of the command’s most trusted advisors, Sgt. McAdam has been called upon to handle sensitive matters that, if not dealt with in an expedient and professional manner, could have resulted in a diminished image of the Marine Corps in the local area.
Sgt. McAdam has had an inspirationally positive effect on this command and his nomination for MPA of the year is well deserved.

Staff Sgt Andrew J. Hurt

Staff Sgt Hurt has consistently gone above and beyond what is expected of a Marketing and Public Affairs Marine while performing his duties at Recruiting Station Nashville. A mission oriented Marine, he fully understood the purpose and the drive behind his billet and used that knowledge to consistently and constantly reach out to his target audience using diverse means to gain their attention.Keeping the recruiter in the front of his mind at all times, he created a public service announcement program that garnered over $200,000 in free advertising for the Marine Corps. Additionally, he coordinated events that raised over 11,000 leads for his area recruiters.

Above all else, his reliability as a Marine is a character trait that stands out the most and was a deciding factor in naming him the 6th Marine District MPA of the Year. His personal accountability and can do attitude was always evident in the products he produced in the timely manner in which he completed them, often with very short timelines.

Sgt. Drew Hendricks

Sgt. Drew Hendricks was selected as the Marketing and Public Affairs Representative of the Year for the 8th Marine Corps District for his significant contributions to his RS, his community relations activities and performance as a Marine.  Year after year he has consistently performed phenomenally and has quickly become the ‘go to’ MPAR within the district.  He recently proved his mettle once again with an exceptional diversity initiative that opened new doors to the University of Oklahoma that will benefit the officer and enlisted missions.  The standard that he has set embodies the Marine Corps ethos and transcends all expectations of an MPAR.

Sgt. George Papastrat

Sgt George Papastrat, RS Chicago, was selected at the 9th Marine Corps District MPAR of the Year based on his excellent performance in both the Public Affairs and Recruitment Advertising realms. He also exhibits great maturity, time management, initiative, flexibility and judgment, and has the full support of his command group in all that he does while telling the Marine Corps story in the Chicago area.He is able to thrive in one of the largest population centers in the country, aided by his ability to put Marine Corps in the middle of the some of the largest public events in the country, like the Chicago Auto show, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as well as events at Soldier Field or with the Chicago Blachkawks. He has also been the leader of RS Chicago’s ground-breaking Social Media program which has been modeled throughout the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. He has even traveled extensively sharing the RS Chicago Social Media program with other commands.

It has been his ability to stay well-rounded in all facets of being an MPAR, while maintaining a high level of performance and credibility that has set him apart from his peers.

Sgt. Monique Wallace

Sergeant Monique Wallace, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, 12th Marine Corps District, is a Marine who stands out in an area, i.e. Hollywood, where standing out is a way of life. She has made her presence known in the first year as MPA by hitting the ground and dedicating most of her days and nights to understanding the ins and outs of marketing and public affairs as it applies to recruiting. She is dedicated to the daily pursuit of excellence in support of the recruiting mission of RS Los Angeles. She is an exceptional Marine who has demonstrated phenomenal ability and possesses the organizational know how needed to juggle the numerous tasks involved with her position.Sergeant Wallace’s enthusiasm for her work is felt throughout her command as she built a solid rapport with the staff and recruiters. Where ever she goes throughout RS Los Angeles, Sergeant Wallace is met with praise and fond greetings. The recruiters in the field are well aware of what she brings to the table, and the long hours and weekends she puts in to support them has earned her their respect.

Sergeant Wallace approaches her duties with a humble devotion that has rightfully earned her the title MPA of the Year and a place at the top of any recruiters need to know list.