Named February 2004 by Governor McGreevey as Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, an agency which serves over one million of New Jersey's most vulnerable citizens with operating budget of over $7 billion and staff of approximately 17,000 employees> Nomination followed criticism of Department management, particularly for alleged failures of its Division of Youth & Family Services to monitor welfare of children in families with history of child abuse> Previously Chief of Management and Operations in the Office of the Governor since the start of the McGreevey Administration, responsible for the management and coordination of Cabinet and State government operations, instrumental in developing the Administration’s policy agenda> Prior to joining State government, served as Business Administrator in Woodbridge Township for 10 years, held similar positions in South Brunswick, Hopewell and West Milford> During 2001, Chief of Operations for the McGreevey for Governor Campaign, and later Director of the Governor’s Transition Team> Past President of the New Jersey Municipal Management Association, Davy also was the Chairman of the Governmental Affairs and Public Policy Committee for the International City Management Association> Served on several committees for the New Jersey State League of Municipalities between 1978 and 2001> Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and his undergraduate degree at Thiel College in Pennsylvania, also taught as an Adjunct Professor in Seton Hall University’s Masters in Public Administration Program.

Heads Department including Army National Guard, Air National Guard, three veterans' homes, a veterans' cemetery and 18 veterans' services offices> Previously Director of State Army Aviation Officer for NJ Army National Guard, served on McGreevey Transition Security Task Force> Began military career with US Army in 1981 as Platoon Leader for Aero Recon (UH-1), Air Cavalry Troop, 3rd ACR at Fort Bliss TX> Became Commander of this troop 1984, before becoming Aviation Brigade Safety Officer with NJ Army National Guard in 1986> In 1987, became Operations Officer (S-3), 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation, and in 1990  Air Operations Officer (G-3 Air), Headquarters 50th Armor Division> In 1992, appointed Commander of 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation (Cobra) and, in 1995, Commander of Recruiting and Retention> Graduated from The Citadel-Military College of South Carolina with degree in business administration in 1980, also attended US Army Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing Flight School, US Air Force Joint Air/Ground Operations School, US Army Command and General Staff College, and US Army War College> Awards include Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.