Human & Public Service Career Community
Marcus Watson '94
Employer
US Department of Justice
1. Tell us about your journey since graduation.
I began my career working in local government for the city of
Benton Harbor for eight years. I departed that opportunity as the
youngest Director of Public Safety in the city’s history. I began my
federal law enforcement career with ATF in Grand Rapids, MI as the
first African American male assigned there. I have held numerous
leadership positions within ATF and presently serve as the Deputy
Assistant Director of Field Operations for the East region.
2. Share a favorite Grand Valley memory.
Winning the intramural basketball tournament with a great group
of friends!
3. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Follow your dreams
4. List three words you would use to describe your Grand
Valley experience.
Enlightening Rewarding Challenging
5. What difference would you like to make in the world?
To continue as a trailblazer in law enforcement by transforming
the “how” things are done within a community.
October 2022
Interest Area(s)
Public Administration, Business Administration
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