Faculty and Staff

Learn Leadership from the Best Leaders

The Army ROTC program is only as strong as its instructors. That’s why we provide such highly qualified faculty and staff for Cadets. See the kind of varied and interesting experiences instructors have had that make them the best ROTC faculty and staff.

LTC Scott Williams

Professor of Military Science

LTC Williams assumed command of the Charles River Battalion in 2008. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1991 and attended the Aviation Officer Basic Course and flight school. He is an AH-64D Apache Longbow aviator and qualified to fly the AH-64A, AH-1, and UH-1. Among many other accomplishments, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Commanded Alpha Company of 2nd Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). His Awards include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Combat Action Badge, Master Aviator Wings, Airborne Badge, and Air Assault Badge.

Major Will Laase

Assistant Professor of Military Science
Recruiting Operations Officer

Major Laase joined the Charles River Battalion in 2008. He attended Norwich University and commissioned in 1999 as a Transportation Corps officer with a branch detail to the Chemical Corps. Prior to coming to Boston University, he commanded Delta Forward Support Company, 26th Support Battalion (Forward), 3rd Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also served as Executive Officer to the Commanding General of U.S. Army Cadet Command and Aide-de-Camp to the Commandant of the Joint Forces Staff College. CPT Laase’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Combat Action Badge.

Major Mike Allain

Assistant Professor of Military Science
Adjutant/Enrollment Officer

Major Allain joined the Charles River Battalion in August of 2009. He is a full-time Active Guard Reserve (AGR) officer with the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG). From 2002-2009 he served as the Deputy State Surgeon and Commander of Headquarters, Medical Command, MAARNG at Hanscom AFB. He also commanded the 182nd Area Support Medical Company in Concord, MA from 2006-2008. MAJ Allain earned his commission as a Medical Service Corps Officer from the University of Tampa, FL in 1993 and subsequently served on active duty in Germany as a medical platoon leader and company executive officer. He deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1996 as a logistics officer within the 1st Armored Division’s Main Support Battalion. During a five-year break in service from 1997-2002, he worked for Eli Lilly Cardiovascular as a medical sales manager in Boston, MA. MAJ Allain’s military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge, and Airborne Badge. For the past ten years, he and his family have resided on the north shore of Massachusetts.

MSG David Hruban

Military Science Instructor

MSG Hruban arrived at the Charles River Battalion in March of 2009. He graduated from Infantry Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1993. He is also a graduate of the Warrior Leader Course, the Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Courses, and the United States Army First Sergeant Course. He holds an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from the University of Maryland. Prior to coming to Boston University he was the First Sergeant of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, New York from 1 December 2006 to 23 January 2009. He has held every Noncommissioned Officer position in the Infantry to include Mortar Squad Leader, Mortar Fire Direction Center Chief, Mortar Section Sergeant, Mortar Platoon Sergeant, and Company First Sergeant. He also served as a Mortar Platoon Leader for 18 months. He has deployed four times in support of the Global War on Terrorism with two tours in Afghanistan and two tours in Iraq, and most notably he spearheaded and fought in OPERATION ANACONDA in the Shay-E-Kot valley in Afghanistan directly following the events of 9-11. Among other awards, MSG Hruban has received four Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, and seven Army Achievement Medals. He has earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, and the Pathfinder Badge. He is also a member of the highly prestigious Sergeant Morales Club. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies from the University of Maryland.

MSG Charles Kottmyer

Military Science Instructor

MSG Charles Kottmyer was born on 11 October 1966 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He graduated from Campbell County High School in 1984 and immediately entered Basic Training at Fort Leonard, Missouri in July 1984. Upon completion, he served with the 7th Engineer Brigade for 3 years from 1986 to 1989. Since then, he has served with numerous units to include the 4th Engineer Battalion, and the 12th Engineer Battalion, with duties ranging from team leader to company first sergeant. In May of 2007, after 5 tours, MSG Kottmyer was assigned to his current duty position as the Senior Military Instructor for the Charles River Battalion Army ROTC at Boston University. He also instructs the sophomore class, trains the Ranger Challenge Team and the units Color Guard. MSG Kottmyer is due to rotate back to a line unit in Jul of 2010. MSG Kottmyer married Stefanie Kottmyer, a German born chef, on 8 July 1989. He has a son and a daughter, Christopher and Janine. His awards include the DeFluery Medal Bronze Award, the Aubrey E. Newman Award, the Bronze Star Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and was awarded the Combat Action Badge. He has a technical degree in Computer Repair and is currently working on a BA in History. His Hobbies include: Motorcycle riding, mountain climbing, drawing, guitar, and bow hunting.