Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis currently serves as enlisted bandleader of the 2nd Marine Division Band. In this capacity he is the senior enlisted advisor and Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC) of the band. He serves as the band’s primary point-of-contact for inquiries and requests for band performances and advises the director in developing the musical proficiency of the band and in planning and supervising all training, operations, and administrative duties within the band. Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis leads the band in performance or assists in preparing the band for concerts, parades, and other functions.
Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in January 2000 and completed Recruit Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California and Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendleton, California. He completed the Basic Music Course in 2000 at the Armed Forces School of Music in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis served as a euphonium instrumentalist in the following fleet Marine bands: Parris Island Marine Band (2001-2004); and the Quantico Marine Band (2004-2007). Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis served as the enlisted conductor in the following fleet Marine bands: U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band (2008-2010), Parris Island Marine Band (2011-2017), and the 2nd Marine Division Band (2017-2018). As do all fleet Marine musicians, Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis served in a variety of music, collateral duty, and leadership roles, to include platoon leadership.
Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2007). In 2010, Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis served as platoon sergeant at the Naval School of Music.
Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis was promoted to his current rank in 2024 and served as the enlisted bandleader of the following fleet Marine bands: 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band (2018-2021), and the Quantico Marine Band (2021-2024).
Master Gunnery Sgt. Davis attended the Unit Leader Course (2010) and is a graduate of the Advanced Course (2015). His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2nd award), the Army Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.