Military Advisory Council

The Military Advisory Council (MAC) is a committed partner of the University. Underlying all that we do is the belief in the value of education to the well-being of society, and a commitment to the University’s mission of student success and social mobility.

The Military Advisory Council is charged with the following:

being knowledgeable of the issues of public higher education in California and nationally.
support CSUSM military affairs efforts.
provide leadership in support of CSUSM’s mission and initiatives.
provide expertise and advice regarding the regional military institutions, community, and educational success of enlisted and veteran CSUSM students.

Members:

Paul Cevolani, Vets Beyond the Uniform
Dan Epstein, Con-Am Group
Ron Gerevas, Heidrick & Struggles
Jim Gruny, Colonel, United State Marine Corps (Ret.), Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Don Harder, Booz Allen Hamilton
Ingo Hentschel, Cox Communications
Emilie Hersh, Accelerate Cloud Solutions
Anthony Jackson, Major General, United State Marine Corps (Ret.)
Gloria McKearney, Community Partner
Terry McKearney, San Diego Military Advisory Council Foundation
John Medeiros, Colonel, United State Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton
Ed Musgrove, City of San Marcos
Tony Teravainen, Support The Enlisted Project (STEP)
Steve Wagner, Stone Brewing Co.
Kyle Williams, San Diego Military Advisory Council Foundation

University Members

Ellen Neufeldt, President
Jessica Berger, Vice President, University Advancement
Patricia Prado-Olmos, Chief Community Engagement Officer
Viridiana Diaz, Vice President, Student Affairs
Gail Cole-Avent, Associate Vice President, Student Life
Godfrey Gibbision, Dean, Extended Learning
Mike Helé, Director of Development, University Advancement
Johsua Loop, VTEC Technical Programs Manager, Veterans Services

Support Staff:

Melinda Jones, Executive Affairs Specialist

mjones@csusm.edu