Marlin "Skip" Davies and his family have resided in Woodland since 1966. Davies completed high school in Marysville, California, received his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Davis, Master of Arts from California State University, Sacramento and Ed.D. from Utah State University in Logan, Utah.

Davies completed his career in education after serving in numerous roles as a teacher and administrator for 42 years. After moving to Woodland he taught and coached at Woodland High School (1966-69), served as Principal of Douglass Junior High School (1971-83) and joined the Los Rios Community College District in Sacramento in the fall of 1983. While with the Los Rios District (1983-2004), Davies was appointed to numerous administrative positions which included several Dean assignments with Cosumnes River College, President of the Folsom Lake College Centers, and the Deputy Chancel-lor for the Los Rios Community College District. In addition, Davies also served at the state level as Vice Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.

In addition to his professional life, Davies has had the opportunity to serve in numerous volunteer positions, serving on the Woodland Parks and Recreation Commission for approximately 10 years, President of the Woodland Swim Team Boosters, and the boards with the YMCA and the Sheltered Workshop. He also coordinated the construction of the Wood-land High School Weight Room and the Auxiliary Building at the Chuck Brooks Swim Center in Woodland. Davies also served in significant roles with the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation in the city of Fol-som. He has received local recognition for his efforts in the Woodland Community receiving the city of Woodland's Com-munity Service Award, the Yolo County Champion Award, the Yolo County Educator of the Year recognition, and Induction into the Woodland Athletic Hall of Fame.

Currently, Davies enjoys having his entire immediate family residing in Yolo County, which includes his wife of 46 years, Juliann, their three daughters, sons-in-law and five grandchildren. Being retired he has the time and opportunity to focus on both his family and his community.