Todd J. Oneto, MA, MS
Todd Oneto began his professional journey in the field of Medical Electronics, where he worked for 8 years before joining the United States Marine Corps. Todd served in the Marine Corps for 29 years, retiring at the rank of Colonel. Upon retiring from the military, Todd transitioned to the private sector, where he worked at a private flight school as the Vice President of Operations & Maintenance and Chief Operating Officer. He is currently a Principal in Operations Research with JDSAT, Inc.
During his military career, Colonel Oneto was a CH-46E helicopter pilot and participated in multiple Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployments. He twice deployed to combat in Iraq, where he played a key role in the 2003 Jessica Lynch rescue mission. His operational achievements also include humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in Indonesia following the 2004 tsunami and directing relief efforts in Pakistan following the 2010 floods.
Colonel Oneto commanded a Reinforced Helicopter Squadron (HMM-165) that deployed as the Aviation Combat Element for the 15th MEU, earning the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s “Medium-Lift Squadron of the Year.” He also commanded the, “Largest Battalion in the Marine Corps”, Headquarters & Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico. Additionally, he served as the Director for the Marine Corps’ Operations Analysis Division.
His staff assignments included roles at Headquarters Marine Corps, Programs & Resources, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment/Program Evaluation, and as the Senior Marine Advisor to the U.S. Naval War College, where he taught Leadership Concepts, Decision Making, and Leadership in the Profession of Arms in the College of Leadership & Ethics.
Todd Oneto is a graduate of the Marine Corps’ Amphibious Warfare School and Command & Staff College (both non-resident). He holds a Master of Science in Operations Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, a Master of Arts in National Security & Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Central Connecticut State University, and an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering from Greater New Haven State Technical College.
His personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, three Legions of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, six Air Medals (with a Combat Distinguishing device), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.