Our Mission:

At Coronado Distribution Company, our road map starts with our mission, which is enduring.  It declares our purpose as a company and serves as the standard against which we weigh our actions and decisions.  Our commitment is our promise.

At Coronado Distribution Company, we are committed to:

  • providing a unique combination of products, services, and logistics, that support our men and women in the armed services enabling them to maintain continuous combat readiness.
  • possessing in-depth product knowledge and command level experience on-board Naval vessels - enabling us to provide the tools and resources needed to pass inspection - the first time.  Our staff of Navy Veterans has served where you serve.
  • being there when we're needed most; whether it's a hard to find part, or an expedited requirement - we're on duty 24/7

                                                                     Coronado Distribution Company....always on duty....ready to serve.

Martin R. Mattes, Sales Manager

Martin R. Mattes (CMDCM(SW/AW) Ret), Sales Manager of Coronado Distribution Co., is a native of Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Upon enlisting into the United States Navy in 1984 at the age of 18, he attended boot camp in Orlando, Florida and Yeoman “A” School in Meridian, Mississippi. After graduating Yeoman “A” School, he was assigned to the USS KINKAID (DD 965) located in sunny San Diego, California.

During his 24 years of Naval Service, he was stationed on eight different ships and earned the rank of Master Chief, and applied for and was accepted into the Command Master Chief Program. He was Command Master Chief of Carrier, Strike Group SEVEN, USS COMSTOCK (LSD 45) and USS PELELIU (LHA 5).

He retired in 2008 and currently he resides in Imperial Beach. He is a member of the Uptown Optimist Club, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 5477, Fleet Reserve Association and an avid supporter of the Sailor of the Year Program for Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Commander Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Submarine Force, Pacific.

 

 

 

colbertJim Colbert, Naval Ships Territory Manager

Jim Colbert, Naval Ships Territory Manager for Coronado Distribution Co., originally from Virginia. Jim served in the United States Navy from 1980-2011 and earned the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. He attend QM “A” school and was subsequently stationed at the following duty stations; USS KIDD (DDG 993), USS TRUXTON (CGN 35), RECRUIT TRAINING CENTER SAN DIEGO, USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47), AFLOT TRAINING GROUP WESTPAC, TWR 842 and NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO. He was selected to the Command Master Chief Program and served as the Command Master Chief of the USS ANTIETAM (CG 54), TRAINING SUPPORT CENTER SAN DIEGO and USS PEARL HARBOR. Jim has 30 years experience understanding the needs of the United States Navy, he bring his knowledge and foresight to a much needed area. 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlos Antonio Flores, Sales Associate

 

Carlos Antonio Flores, Sales Associate for Coronado Distribution Co., originally from Los Angeles, CA. Served in the United States Navy from 2002 - 2008 as a Storekeeper Second Class (SW). On board Emory S. Land AS-39, Naval Support Activity La Maddalena Italy and USS Kidd (DDG-100). Carlos has over nine years experience in Military Logistics Support as a Enlisted man and contractor.

 

Oscar Ceballos, Sales Associate

 

Oscar Ceballos, Sales Associate for Coronado Distribution Co., originally from Lakewood, CA. Served in the United States Navy From 2007-2011 as a Logistics Specialist Second Class onboard USS Lake Champlain (CG-57). Originally a Boatswains Mate and later cross rated to Logistics Specialist, Oscar learned the meaning of hard work from his Deck Department experience. Oscar brings his product knowledge and hard work ethic to insuring his customers are well taken care of.

 

Dan Noreen, Sales Support

 

Dan Noreen, Sales Support for Coronado Distribution Co., originally from Westminster, CO. Served in the United States Navy from 1987-1999 as a First Class Petty Officer (SW). Onboard USS Cochrane (DDG-21), USS Fife (DD-991), and USS Chancellorsville (CG-62), Dan was the Financial Records Keeper (OPTAR) and was awarded the COMNAVSURPAC top financial performer for FY-96. As leading Petty Officer for S-1 Dan gain the experience and knowledge on how to work under pressure and getting the mission accomplish.  

 

Gian Rodriguez, Purchasing Agent

 

Gian Rodriguez, Purchasing Agent for Coronado Distribution Co., originally from Los Angeles, CA. Served in the United States Navy from 2005 - 2010 as a Logistics Specialist Second Class (AW). Gian served onboard VFA-102 Diamondback, USS Kitty Hawk, and USS Sampson (DDG-102). With a background in aviation and surface warfare Logistics Specialist he learned how to track, expedite and keep accountability for materials requested. Gian’s experience and knowledge are essential in insuring deadlines are kept and customer satisfaction.  

  

Lester Gutierrez, Shipping and Receiving

 

Lester Gutierrez, Shipping and Receiving for Coronado Distribution Co., originally from San Diego, CA. Graduated from University City High School class of 2007 and is currently continuing his education while working. Growing up in a military town Lester knows the importance of the military presences in the community. Lester’s attention to detail and great work habits are essential to insure one hundred percent accountability.