Draft:Kevin Rumley

Kevin James Rumley (born December 13, 1984) is a US Marine Corps veteran, musician, and social worker.

Early life and military career
Rumley was born in Fairfax, Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2003 and was stationed in 29 Palms, CA. On April 8th, 2024, Rumley was injured by an improvised explosive device and received medical treatment at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC.

Post-Military career
Upon his discharge from the Marines, Rumley studied at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, receiving the William and Ida Friday Award for Service to the Community. He received his Masters in Social Work from Western Carolina University and his Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. Rumley serves as the Program Director for the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court.

Rumley remains a vocal advocate for harm reduction modalities, including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder and needle exchanges. In 2024, Rumley produced a podcast called VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery. For his service to the community, Rumley was awarded a free home in a surprise gesture from a local non-profit. Rumley struggled with addiction and PTSD for many years. He is now a long-standing recovery advocate.

Music
On April 7th, 2024, Rumley released his solo album, entitled VI.   Kevin and his brother Matthew Rumley continue to release music under the monicker Her Marigold. Kevin serves as the touring drummer for Tyler Ramsey. Rumley also writes, records, and produces with Bandazian, a group of high school friends.