Chief Jaime Quiñones

Mr. Jaime Quiñones is a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, entrepreneur, designer, and community leader dedicated to service, leadership, and creative innovation. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and raised between Puerto Rico and Northeast Florida as a military child, Jaime began his own 24-year naval career in 1993 and retired honorably in 2017.

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During his decorated service, he deployed eight times across five major campaigns and served aboard numerous commands including USS Saratoga (CV-60), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), USS Gettysburg (CG-64), Afloat Training Group Mayport, and USS America (LHA-6). Chief Quiñones earned multiple warfare qualifications, Surface, Aviation, and Information Warfare—along with more than 18 personal and unit awards, including four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals. He was selected as the Commander, Navy Region Southeast Sailor of the Year and achieved multiple instructor credentials, including Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor, Afloat Training Specialist, Master Training Specialist, and Homeland Security/FEMA Levels I–V. His technical expertise led to his selection to help develop the Surface Forces Readiness Manual, which remains the fleet standard for Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection training today.

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A lifelong artist, Jaime began designing professionally at age 14 for 17th Street Surf Shop and Wave Riding Vehicles (WRV) in Virginia Beach. In 2002, while stationed in Norfolk, he co-founded C & Q Graphic Designs LLC with Mr. Alton Culver, USN (Ret), which evolved into Eccentriq Development Solutions LLC, the parent company of Defined Branding Co. and Command Emblematic Sales. Under his leadership, EDS has become a global trusted provider of branding, graphic design, web development, product manufacturing, custom apparel, and emblematic items for military commands, nonprofits, and businesses worldwide.

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Beyond entrepreneurship, Jaime is an accomplished event coordinator and a passionate advocate for veteran success. He serves on the Board of Directors for the 5 Star Veterans Center and on the National Navy Chief Petty Officers Association as the Southeast Region Representative. He is one of the lead coordinators for CPO Heritage Week and CPO Pride Day Jacksonville, one of the largest Chief Petty Officer heritage events in the country. His dedication to developing leaders inspired him to co-found the Anchored Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit focused on leadership development, transition support, and financial empowerment for active-duty service members and veterans. Through ALF, he and his team raise and donate funds to veteran-serving nonprofits locally and nationwide.

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A man of faith, family, and service, Jaime continues his lifelong commitment to mentorship and community impact. He resides in Fleming Island, Florida, with his wife, Michelle, and their son, Sebastián, and is a proud father and grandfather to Daniel, Angelita, Mayra, and grandchildren Kaleb, Greyson, Braden, and Olive.

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Email: jaime.quinones@eccentriq.com

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