About Us
SDMAC Leadership
The San Diego Military Advisory Council’s (SDMAC) success is the result of our unique collaboration between SDMAC staff, an engaged Board of Directors, and an incredibly supportive community of members.
SDMAC's Staff
SDMAC's Executive Board
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Victor Ramsauer
LevitZacks CPA
Board Chair, 2024
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George Scheel
LCDR, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
IT Mentor
Vice Board Chair, 2024
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Jeff Ames
Capt., U.S. Navy, Reserves
Ames Karanjia LLP
Secretary
SDMAC's Board of Directors
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Susan Couch
Bank of America
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David Dearie
Command Master Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
USAA
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Dennis Dubard
Capt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Retired
Past Board Chair, 2017
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Tom Garcia
ASP
Treasurer
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Brandi Gill
Past Board Chair, 2021
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David Horowitz
Cox Business
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Brian Hutcherson
CBRE
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David Inmon
Red Horse Corporation, Chairman and Founder
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Steve Kappes
Capt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
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Stath Karras
University of San Diego, Executive Director Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate
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Mike McCloskey
Col., USMC (Ret.)
Wilson Elser LLC
Past Board Chair, 2023
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Terry McKearney
CDR., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
The Ranger Group
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Karl Miller
Jingoli Power
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Crystal Norman
General Dynamics NASSCO
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Jenna Paukstis
Northrop Grumman
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Paul Pearigen
Rear Adm., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Governance Committee Chair Past Board Chair, 2022
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Robert Pennoyer
Legislation and Policy Committee Chair
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Joseph Pierzina
SDG&E
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Meg Redlin
BAE Systems
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Natalie Sherod
Cavignac
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Marisa Silva
Booz Allen Hamilton
Research Committee Chair
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Timothy Slentz
Capt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Boeing
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Earl "The Pearl" Wederbrook
Col., USMC (Ret.)
Raytheon
Bases and Infrastructure Committee Chair Past Board Chair, 2013
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Mark Wernig
Corient
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Michael Woiwode
Capt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
WodeWorks Consulting
Past Board Chair, 2005
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Alan Worthy
Lockheed Martin
SDMAC's Advisory Board
Larry Blumberg
Capt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
San Diego Fleet Week
Peter Hedley
Capt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Frank Hewitt
Tony Jackson
MajGen, USMC (Ret.)
Cal State San Marcos Foundation
James Johnson, Jr., MD
Rear Adm., U.S. Navy, Medical Core (Ret.)
Dwayne Junker
LCDR, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Epsilon Systems Solutions
Terry Magee
Capt., U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Magee Enterprises
Jamie Moraga
Franklin Revere, LLC
Past Board Chairs
2023
Col. Mike McCloskey, USMC (Ret.)
2022
Rear Adm., Paul Pearigen, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
2021
Brandi Gill
2020
Chris Humphreys
2019
Cliff Cho
2018
Rear Adm., Mark Balmert, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
SDMAC
2017
Capt. Dennis DuBard, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
2016
CDR Ward Wilson, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
2015
Capt. Paul Cassani, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
2014
Jamie Moraga
2013
Col. Earl Wederbrook, USMC (Ret.)
2012
RADM James Johnson, Jr., MD, U.S. Navy, Medical Core (Ret.)
2011
John Pettitt
2010
Tony Nufer
2009
John Nersesian
2008
Capt. Terry Magee, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
2007
Nancy Dix
2006
Capt. Peter Hedley, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
2005
Capt. Michael Woiwode, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
2004
Frank Hewitt
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