Josh Loop, MSME, MBA
| Us Coast Guard Veteran
Director of Veterans Services
Josh Loop serves as the Director of Veterans Services at California State University San Marcos. A proud graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and CSUSM, he holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with an MBA. During his nine years in the U.S. Coast Guard, Josh held key leadership roles including Assistant Chief Engineer, Deck Watch Officer, and Lead Regional Port Engineer. He brings deep expertise in engineering and a strong track record of service-driven leadership to his role at VNC, where he plays a vital role in forging strategic partnerships across government and industry.
Moses Maddox
| Us Marine Veteran
VNC Recruiter & Talent Manager
Moses Maddox serves as the Recruitment and Talent Manager at Veterans to Naval Careers. A proud alumnus of California State University San Marcos, he earned a degree in Social Sciences with a Philosophy minor, and later completed a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University. Since 2012, Moses has been dedicated to supporting veterans, drawing on over a decade of experience and eight years of Marine Corps service as a financial management technician, graves registration specialist, and civil affairs specialist. As a skilled mentor and LinkedIn expert, Moses is passionate about helping veterans confidently navigate their professional journeys and achieve success.
Stephanie Trevino
| Us Marine Veteran
VNC Data Analyst
Stephanie Trevino is our Data Analyst at Veterans to Naval Careers. As a proud graduate of California State University San Marcos with a degree in Psychology, Stephanie has a strong background in supporting student success. During her time at CSUSM, she served as the President of the Student Veterans Organization and the lead mentor for the professional development program at VNC. With eight years of experience in the Marine Corps as a supply admin and operations specialist, Stephanie is a knowledgeable resource for student training and is an expert in Salesforce.
Fernando Green
| Us aRMY Veteran
VNC Business Manager
Fernando Green is our Business Coordinator at Veterans to Naval Careers. As the main point of contact for VNC interns, Fernando manages program administration procedures to ensure smooth operations. Holding a degree in business administration with a focus on management and human resources from California State University San Marcos (where he graduated with honors), Fernando brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Prior to joining VNC, Fernando served as an infantryman in the US Army for five years.
ADMIN INTERN
Jamie Childers
| Us army Veteran
Management Administration
Jamie serves as the go-to person for administrative management tasks, making her an important member of the Veterans to Naval Careers team. Jamie is essential in making sure that the business runs well, with a focus on travel and spending. In addition to her work at VNC, Jamie is also pursuing a law degree. Jamie, who spent twelve years in the US Army, adds a plethora of expertise to the position and is a key member of the VNC team.
COMMUNICATION INTERNS
Ray’Quise Underwood
| Us Navy Veteran
Marketing & Communications
RayQuise serves as the go-to person for marketing and communications, making him an important member of the Veterans to Naval Careers (VNC) team. He plays an essential role in ensuring the organization’s message, branding, and outreach run smoothly, with a focus on storytelling, content creation, and community engagement. In addition to his work at VNC, RayQuise is pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Art, Design, and Media. RayQuise, who spent six years serving in the U.S. Navy, brings discipline, leadership, and real-world experience to the VNC team.