Rick J. Espitia

Rick J. Espitia, MBA, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has 35 years in

business management, with roles as CEO, President, and CFO of private and

public companies, including major U.S. Defense Corporations. He further led

efforts in organizing and restructuring to maximize operational and financial

performance.

In July 2024, Rick was named the Chairman of the Board of Wounded Warrior

Homes, and in February 2025, Rick assumed the daily leadership role as the

Executive Director. His immediate direction was to establish his vision of

programs that would benefit and better serve our veterans in San Diego

County. The vision would create a total of two new innovative programs. First,

Operation Mental Health, and second, the Women Veterans’ Center. Wounded

Warrior Homes would continue the Men’s Transitional Housing, along with the

Food Pantry Program.

Rick served in the United States Marine Corps for a total of 20 years of active

and reserve duty. He served as an infantry officer in planning and support

roles while deployed in Desert Storm. Rick completed his service with the rank

of Lieutenant Colonel.

Wounded Warrior Homes are committed to serving our veterans with best-in-

class services. Our nation’s Veterans have given their absolute all, we as a

nation owe our veterans nothing less than our absolute best.