CMP Welcomes Four New State Directors
November 11, 2024
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) State Directors are representatives who help boost marksmanship programs by providing leadership, resources, program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for marksmanship activities within their respective states.
Please help us welcome our new State Directors!
David Wisman, West Virginia:
David Wisman will serve as co-director of West Virginia. He’s been involved in youth marksmanship programs for the last decade, including positions as head coach of the Mason Dixon Junior Rifle Club and the West Virginia University Club Rifle Team – leading the latter to 2024 National Champion titles in smallbore and air rifle.
As State Director, among many things, he hopes to expand air pistol and smallbore pistol education programs to entice additional marksmanship opportunities for youth in the state.
In his personal life, Wisman is married with two children, who he enjoys watching find their own successes. He’s also an avid golfer when not on the rifle range.
Jason Spaude, Michigan:
Jason Spaude has an extensive background in 3P smallbore rifle, international air rifle and target sprint competition – having been a member of the NCAA rifle team at the University of Kentucky from 2015 to 2019. While there, he was on the National Championship team and was a finalist in the USA Shooting National Championships, ISSF World Championship and ISSF World Tour Target Sprint events.
As State Director, Spaude hopes to grow the sport in his state to provide even more opportunities and experiences for youth through a focus on clubs and their resources.
Spaude is an optometrist and enjoys running as well as spending time traveling with his wife and son.
Scott Casey, Texas:
Lt. Col. Scott Casey began his marksmanship career as a junior in the 1980s within 4-H, JROTC and club programs across the Texas panhandle and even at Camp Perry in Ohio. He went on to compete in college at West Texas A&M where he participated in the NCAA Championships.
After college, he served in the Marine Corps for 22 years before returning to marksmanship as a 4-H coach to support the shared interest of his three children. He eventually became the senior Marine instructor of the seven-time national championship Granbury MCJROTC team, where he still coaches. The team also has over 15 national records and have led multiple athletes to the NCAA level.
As State Director, he hopes to continue the development of the sport across the state and is excited to be a part of the growth of marksmanship in inclusivity, accessibility and youth opportunities.
Geoffrey Bull, Missouri:
Geoff Bull spent 35 years competing in smallbore, air rifle and service rifle. From 1992 to 1996, he was a member of the Army West Point NCAA rifle team and took on the position of assistant coach at St. Louis University High School in 2022.
In his own career, he earned his place in the prestigious President’s Hundred in 2007 along with his Distinguished Rifleman Badge in 2010. He’s the father of three children who are all involved in competitive marksmanship. He retired from the Army in 2020 after over 24 years of service.
As State Director, Bull hopes to improve communication between the CMP and local programs to support lifelong participation in the sport for individuals of all backgrounds.
State Director Info and Open Positions:
There are still open State Director seats in Washington, Nevada and Vermont! Learn more about CMP’s State Directors, including how to become one, at https://thecmp.org/training-tech/state-director/!