Meet The Commissioners

Charles Smith

Mr. Charles Smith has over 55 years of distinguished involvement in military

basketball stateside and overseas. His coaching career spans 25 years across multiple installations, where he consistently developed competitive and disciplined teams.

As SEMAC Commissioner for more than 32 years, Mr. Smith has led his teams to six

SEMAC League Championships and two SEMAC Postseason Tournament titles. Under

his leadership, SEMAC has produced at least one All-Air Force team selection every

year, with several athletes advancing to the prestigious All-Armed Forces Team.

His legacy reflects a deep commitment to excellence, mentorship, and the advancement

of military athletics.

Jimmy Howard

As coach and commissioner, Jimmy Howard has the second longest-tenured in SEMAC history (over 46 years). His deep involvement and firsthand experience have shaped what he proudly regards as the premier military athletic conference. True to
SEMAC’s motto, “Second to None,” Howard has witnessed and contributed to the
development of some of the most talented players in military basketball—athletes who
have honed their skills and showcased their excellence through SEMAC competition.
In recognition of his enduring impact and leadership, he was inducted into the Military
Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.

Dwayne Burns

With 18 years of military basketball coaching experience, Richard Joe has built a

legacy of excellence and leadership. As the Player and Coach at Mayport NAS from 2007 to 2025, he has sponsored the MLK tournament for the last six years and captured one Air North Championship. Over the past 18 years in SEMAC, Joe has continued to make a lasting impact:

• 2 SEMAC League Championships

• 3 MLK Tournament Championships

• 1 SEMAC Coach of the Year (COY) Award

His dedication to the sport and to the development of military athletes exemplifies the spirit and mission of SEMAC.

Steve Williams

Mr. Williams has been coaching basketball in the military for over 40 years. He has

been instrumental in establishing league guidelines, administrative and financial both

stateside and overseas. He has been part of seven SEMAC championships (Women

and Men) at Maxwell AFB. Several players under his tenure have been selected to

higher level military teams. Mr. Williams was instrumental in developing the SEMAC

website. Selected as Deputy Commissioner in 2017.

He is dedicated to raising funding for not only his installation, but for SEMAC as well.

His vision for player development has not only strengthened his teams but he is also

willing to share his knowledge with the entire basketball community. He accredits most of

his coaching abilities from previous coaches.

Richard "June" Joe

With 18 years of military basketball coaching experience, Richard Joe has built a

legacy of excellence and leadership. As the Player and Coach at Mayport NAS from 2007 to 2025, he has sponsored the MLK tournament for the last six years.

Over the past 18 years in SEMAC, Joe has continued to make a lasting impact:

• 2 SEMAC League Championships

• 3 MLK Tournament Championships

• 1 SEMAC Coach of the Year (COY) Award

His dedication to the sport and to the development of military athletes exemplifies the spirit and mission of SEMAC.