Captain Cedric Williams has dedicated more than 27 years to serving his country and community. As a member of the United States Army, he began as a small arms and supply specialist, then worked as a mail carrier, before being selected for the North Las Vegas Fire Department Recruit Academy.

Captain Williams has been an athletic coach for more than 24 years and currently serves as the Head Coach for a Junior USA Track and Field team and was elected Vice President for USATF for the state of Nevada.