San Diego Military Advisory Council

Please register by June 3 at SDMAC.org.

⛳️ SDMAC Foundation Golf Tournament ⛳️

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What an incredible morning at Admiral Kidd for the latest San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) Speaker Series featuring Major General James Wellons, Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. MajGen Wellons shared powerful insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of Marine Corps aviation — a truly inspiring conversation that highlighted the strength and strategic vision of our Armed Forces.

Huge thank you to SDMAC’s Coffee Sponsor, the Armed Services YMCA San Diego, for fueling the networking and sharing the incredible work your organization is doing to support military families and their communities. ☕👏

The SDMAC FOUNDATION did a wonderful job introducing transitioning servicemembers at the breakfast. Grateful for their continued efforts in supporting transitioning service members, creating meaningful opportunities for connection and growth beyond the uniform.

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At the USD Burnham Moores Real Estate Conference, SDMAC President & CEO David Boone presented the framework for the military explaining the strategic significance of the military in the San Diego region. He then went on to lay out the economic effects of the defense industry as well as the future potential policy impacts that could change the military dynamic here in San Diego.

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⚾ SDMAC March Speaker Series with the Padres ⚾

Honored to have the CEO of the San Diego Padres Erik Greupner as the guest speaker for San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC)’s monthly speaker series!

Special THANK YOU to National University for their generous support as our coffee sponsor! NU’s President Dr. Mark David Milliron kicked off the brunch with inspiring opening remarks, emphasizing their commitment to supporting non-traditional, working, and military students—something truly vital to our community.

Shout out to Dave Grundies, Ken Garber, Kevin Cortes, Phil Kendro and SDMAC FOUNDATION for your ongoing support of our transitioning servicemembers. Your dedication to helping veterans find meaningful careers is truly appreciated! Let’s continue working together to help our veterans find jobs and thrive in civilian life.

We are grateful to everyone who attended the SDMAC brunch and contributed to making this event a success. Your participation truly made the day special. It’s always great to see collaboration between the military and the local community, strengthening our ties and fostering growth together.

Looking forward to future events and continued partnerships!

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Breakfast at WEST 2025

SDMAC Members, Partners and Supporters,

As some of you may have heard, after more than six years of dedicated service, Mark Balmert, our esteemed President and CEO, has retired from his post, effective March 14, 2024.

Mark has been an invaluable leader for our organization, contributing tirelessly to the advancement of our mission and the strength of the military within the San Diego community. Under his guidance, SDMAC has become a cornerstone of support for military personnel and their families and a leading voice for our military, servicemembers, and veterans in the San Diego region and across the state. Mark's vision, passion, and commitment have been instrumental in shaping SDMAC into the influential force it is today.

While Mark's retirement marks the end of an era, it also signifies the beginning of a new chapter for the San Diego Military Advisory Council. SDMAC’s Board of Directors has begun an executive search process to identify candidates to fill the position of President and CEO.

The position opening will soon be posted, including details on the submission of resumes.

In the meantime, the Board has appointed Board member and past-Chair Paul Pearigen to serve as Interim President and CEO until the selection and hiring of the next leader is complete.

Please join me in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to Mark for his outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication throughout the years. We are immensely grateful for his contributions and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to SDMAC.

Thanks and stay well,

Victor Ramsauer
SDMAC Board Chair, 2024