Born in Lake Winola, PA, Marty served in USMC artillery for 5 years retiring as a Captain and currently is the Business Unit Manager Govt/Defense for Airline Hydraulics Corporation. He played hooker for the Navy rugby team for four years from 1981-1985 and was social chairman for 2 years. After graduation from USNA, Marty played rugby at Ft Sill OK and Camp Pendleton (Ghost Riders) and was selected for the All-Mid West, West Coast and Combined Services Select sides. He played on the 1986 All-Marine Rugby Team which won the Inter-Service Championship. After leaving military service, Marty coached the Bucknell University Rugby Team to a 39-8 record over 7 years winning two division championships. He has served as a referee for many years and currently referees in the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union in games throughout eastern and central PA as well as in NJ and DE. He still plays the game for the Old Breed Rugby Club where he “earned his cap” honor and has captained both the 55+ and the 60+ (years old!) teams. Working with the Army Rugby Alumni Board, Marty spearheaded the first Army-Navy Alumni Rugby match in 2018 and continues to be the coordinator as well as still playing. He has served on the NRAA Board of Directors for over 8 years.