After a 37-year military career, Black becomes the newest former Senior Enlisted Advisor to join the company’s efforts to boost awareness and education about VA loans and homeownership
COLUMBIA, Mo., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Veterans United Home Loans today announced the addition of Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC), to its distinguished Military Advisory Team.
Black succeeds Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, who has served as a valued advisor to the company. Black’s hiring further strengthens a one-of-a-kind advisory panel dedicated to supporting Veterans and raising awareness about the VA home loan benefit.
“I’ve spent my career serving Marines and their families, and that commitment doesn’t end with retirement,” Black said. “The VA home loan is one of the most powerful benefits Veterans have earned. Joining Veterans United allows me to continue serving by helping Veterans better understand their benefits and make informed decisions about homeownership.”
Black retired after a decorated 37-year career in the Marine Corps. As the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, he served as the senior enlisted leader for more than 180,000 active duty Marines and 30,000+ Reserve Marines and advised the Commandant on all matters affecting the enlisted force. He later became the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest enlisted position in the U.S. Armed Forces, serving as the principal military advisor to the Chairman on enlisted matters across all branches of service.
“Troy has spent nearly four decades leading from the front and advocating for enlisted service members at the highest levels of our military,” said Pam Swan, vice president of Military Relations at Veterans United. “His lifelong commitment to those who wear the uniform aligns directly with our purpose. Having someone of his character and credibility join our team strengthens our ability to reach Veterans and service members with trusted information and ensure they have every opportunity to achieve homeownership.”
Veterans United’s Military Advisory Team is unique within the mortgage industry. While some companies may employ a former military leader as a spokesperson, Veterans United has assembled a panel comprised exclusively of the highest-ranking retired senior enlisted leaders from each branch of the Armed Forces. Each advisor reached the top enlisted rank in their respective service and brings decades of leadership and firsthand experience to the company’s mission of educating veterans about VA loans and expanding access to homeownership.
The current Veterans United Military Advisory Team includes:
- Daniel A. Dailey, 15th Sergeant Major of the Army, who served more than 30 years in the Army and advised the Army Chief of Staff on all enlisted matters.
- Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who served 37 years in the Marine Corps.
- Rick D. West, 12th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, who served more than 31 years and was the senior enlisted leader of the Navy.
- Kaleth O. Wright, 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, who served more than 31 years and advised the Air Force Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on enlisted matters.
- Heath B. Jones, 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, who served nearly 30 years in the Coast Guard and was the senior enlisted leader and principal advisor to the Commandant on all enlisted matters.
- Tony L. Whitehead, 6th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, who served more than four decades in uniform and was the senior enlisted leader representing the National Guard at the Department of Defense level.
Together, the advisory team provides guidance, outreach and education to help ensure service members, Veterans and their families understand and fully utilize the VA loan benefit they have earned through service.
About Veterans United Home Loans
Based in Columbia, Missouri, the full-service national direct lender financed more than $23.8 billion in loans in Fiscal Year 2025 and is the country’s largest VA lender, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs Lender Statistics. The company’s mission is to help Veterans and service members take advantage of the home loan benefits earned by their service.
VeteransUnited.com | 1-800-884-5560 | 550 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 | Veterans United Home Loans NMLS # 1907 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Private lender. Not endorsed or sponsored by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs or any government agency. Licensed in all 50 states. Military advisors are paid employees of Veterans United. For State Licensing information, please visit www.veteransunited.com/licenses. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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