About Me
Personal Background
I was born in Montclair, New Jersey. My family moved to the District of Columbia when I was a child. I attended the District of Columbia Public Schools and graduated from Woodrow Wilson Senior High School in June 1979.
MILITARY CAREER
I enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1980. I served for thirteen years as an enlisted man attaining the rank of Chief Operations Specialist. I earned my commission as a Limited Duty Officer (Surface Warfare) and served in that capacity until my retirement from the service in October 2003.
My individual military awards include: the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (six awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), and Navy Good Conduct Medal (four awards).
You can find additional details about my military service on my LinkedIn profile.
MY FAMILY
I am married to Deborah Lee (Greene) McCoy of West Warwick, Rhode Island. We have two adult children: Alexander Baldwin McCoy and Sarah Thompson McCoy. Both are graduates of North Kingstown High School. My son was recently married to Hannah Waldrip. My wife and I reside 381 Potter Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
My Career
Following my retirement from the U.S. Navy in 2003, I began working as a Principal Systems Engineer for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. The majority of my time working at Raytheon was on the U.S. Navy's Zumwalt-class destroyer program. I retired from Raytheon in January 2016 to start my own consulting business, J2 Research & Analysis, LLC.
You can find additional details about my military service on my LinkedIn profile.
Rhode Island World War I Centennial Commission
In 2017, I was appointed by Governor Gina M. Raimondo to lead the Rhode Island World War I Centennial Commission. Together with the other members of the Commission, I planned and conducted numerous events commemorating the service and sacrifice of Rhode Islanders during America's involvement in World War I (1917-1918). I served as the state's liaison to the United States World War I Centennial Commission. In July 2018, I travelled to the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France to officially commemorate Rhode Island's war dead.
Quonset Development Corporation
In April 2022, I was appointed to Quonset Development Corporation Board of Directors by the North Kingstown Town Council. I am one of two directors appointed to represent the town.
Mental Health First Aid
I am a certified Adult Mental Health First Aid instructor. Through a grant awarded to South County Hospital by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, I have been able to provide this free course of instruction to numerous members of Washington County and personnel serving in the Rhode Island National Guard.
Gun Safety Advocate
I am a passionate advocate for the passage and enactment of common sense gun safety laws. I am a volunteer with the Rhode Island Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense and have previously served as the chapter's Red Flag (Extreme Risk Protection Order) Lead. During the legislative session of the Rhode Island General Assembly, you will find me at the statehouse testifying in favor of gun safety legislation, such as the recent ban on high-capacity magazines.