Phil Kendro is a native of the Washington D.C. region, graduating from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in History. He served 20+ years in the Marine Corps as a Pilot, Instructor Pilot, Forward Air Controller, Company Commander for the 2003 Iraq Invasion, Operations Director, and helped with Community and Public Relations. He also has Masters in International Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution from Norwich University. Phil now works with the Marine Corps in in their Media Entertainment Liaison Office and continues to help consult on aviation operations, events, and mentoring transitioning veterans.
He is active in the community as the Co-Founder of the Veterans Beer Club, sits on the San Diego Military and Veterans Advisory Council, and La Jolla Concours D’Elegance Committee.
Phil is married to Jill, a Navy Nurse veteran, and has two children Brandon and Alexandra.