Mark J. O’Loughlin

Mark J. O’Loughlin

Advisory Board Member

Mark is a seasoned leader with over 40 years of experience in the Marine Corps, not-for-profit sector, and business. His expertise spans strategic planning, operational management, personnel development, and financial literacy. Mark has served as a senior advisor for military and civilian organizations, guiding leadership, resiliency, and organizational effectiveness. He is passionate about mentoring and empowering individuals, and his extensive experience makes him a valuable asset to the VBP Advisory Board. Read more…

42 years of Marine Corps, Not-For-Profit, Veteran Services, project engineering, project management, steel estimation, mortgage loan officer, and real estate sales experience.

  • Strategic and operational planning, technical safety, occupational health, and personnel management.
  • Mentor, counselor, instructor, instructor-trainer, curriculum developer.
  • Collaborative team-builder. Personable leader.
  • Accomplished senior executive adviser and consultant for the Marine Corps and 501(c)(3) organizations.
  • Able to work in fast-paced environments with limited resources, requiring rapid adjustments to changing conditions and unexpected obstacles.
  • Ability to anticipate friction points and mitigate or eliminate potential problems while maintaining operational momentum.

Organizational Leadership – Operations & Logistics – Compliance & Supervision Delegation & Inspection – Team Building & Staff Training – Investigations & Reporting Information Security & Risk Management – Public Speaking & Presentations Human Resource Development – Policy Design & Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial Readiness Specialist, Wounded Warrior Project August 2024 to Present

  • Manage and maintain detailed and relevant records and documentation for a Financial Readiness Caseload.
  • Develop and deliver program services and financial education curriculum to support and educate wounded service members and family support members.
  • Provide urgent financial and non-financial support to Veterans and their family members in high-risk, fast-paced situations.

Nice Guys of San Diego 501(c)3, November 2008 to Present

  • 2nd Vice President and Board of Directors
  • Received, investigated, and distributed funds for 23 emergency cases for San Diego County citizens.
  • Received, investigated, and distributed funds for 76 emergency cases for catastrophically wounded active-duty US Service members and Veterans.

Mortgage Loan Officer, Real Estate Agent January 2024 to August 2024

  • Generate leads and process mortgage loans and real estate sales.
  • Ensure mortgage and real estate contracts are fiscally advantageous for each c