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 varied and interesting experiences instructors have had that make them the best ROTC faculty and staff.
Active Duty Cadre
LTC Brian Hummel
Professor of Military Science
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Brian Hummel is a native of Tamaqua, PA and received his commission via ROTC from Lehigh University in 2001. He graduated flight school and the Aviation Basic Officer Leader Course (ABOLC) at Fort Novosel, Alabama in 2003. LTC Hummel began is Army career assigned to 2nd Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (2-6 CAV),and attended the Unit Fielding and Training Program (UFTP) at Fort Cavasos, Texas.
After a short year, 2-6 CAV redeployed to Illesheim, Germany with a follow deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF VI – 2005-2006). Throughout his three years with 2-6 CAV, LTC Hummel served as an AH-64D platoon leader, Troop executive officer (XO), and Squadron assistant operation officer (S3).
Following attendance at the Aviation Captains Career Course, LTC Hummel was assigned to 1-1 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), Fort Riley, Kansas where he commanded an AH-64D Apache company. While in command, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 07-09). Shortly after arriving in Iraq, his company was further assigned to 4th Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry (4-6 CAV), in Mosul for the duration of the deployment.
After command, LTC Hummel attended the AH-64D instructor pilot course at Fort Novosel, AL and was assigned to the 21st Cavalry Brigade (21st CAV), Fort Hood, TX. For 18 months he was a combined arms team trainer for AH-64D units conducting the aforementioned UFTP. LTC Hummel was later assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF 11-12). While deployed he served as an aviation planner in the CJ-3 Aviation shop and CJ-5, Future Plans. Upon completion of the deployment, LTC Hummel was assigned to 4-227 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), 1stAir Cavalry Brigade (1ACB). Over three years, LTC Hummel served as a Battalion S3, Battalion XO, and Brigade S3. He deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield (OSS 13-14).
In 2015, LTC Hummel was assigned to Fort Novosel, AL as the Director, Air Cavalry Leader Course (ACLC). Subsequently, he served as the Deputy Director of Evaluations and Standardization (DES) until taking battalion command. LTC Hummel commanded 1-82 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (1-82 ARB), 82nd Airborne
Division from 2018-2020 at Fort Bragg, NC. Follow command, he attended the US Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, PA. Upon graduation, LTC Hummel served as the FORSCOM G-3 Aviation Director at Fort Bragg, NC and most recently, the Director of Evaluations and Standardization (DES) at Fort Novosel, AL.
LTC Hummel’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4OLC) the Air Medal
w/Valor (3rd Award), the Air Medal (3rd Award), the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), Master Aviator Wings, and the Combat Action Badge.
CPT Margaret Brown
Battalion Executive Officer & Assistant Professor of Military Science (MS III)
Captain (CPT) Brown is an alumnus of Norwich University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Studies in War and Peace. She commissioned as an Active Duty Field Artillery Officer in 2016 and later transitioned to the Adjutant General Corps in 2020. Her duty stations include FT. Sill, OK; FT. Bliss, TX; FT. Jackson, SC; and Schofield Barracks, HI. She has served as a Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Fire Support Officer, Battalion Human Resources Officer, Brigade Adjutant, and Division Human Resources Plans and Operations Officer. Her military courses include the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leaders Course, the Adjutant General Captain Careers Course, the Human Resources Planning and Operations Course, and the Army Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention Course. In this role, she hopes to provide mentorship and training to help Cadets achieve professional and personal success.
CPT Allison Garnsey
Battalion Operations Officer & Assistant Professor of Military Science (MS I)
Captain (CPT) Allison Garnsey is an alumnus of Florida Atlantic University and holds two bachelors degrees in Chemistry and Biology. She attended the University of Florida where she played rugby and earned a masters degree in Chemistry. She earned her masters in business administration at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Since joining in 2016, she has served as a Military Police Officer in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. CPT Garnsey served as a Platoon Leader, Battle Captain, and State Officer Strength Manager. Her military courses include Officer Candidate School, Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course, Military Police Captain’s Career Course; where she was the distinguished honor graduate of all three. She has holds certifications in Master Resiliency Trainer, Antiterrorism Level II, Army Instructor Course, and holds the Air Assault Badge and German Armed Forced Foreign Badge in Gold. CPT Garnsey was a former high school chemistry teacher, who loves teaching and traveling and hopes to share her lessons learned with the Cadets of the Charles River Battalion; she lives in Medford, MA with her wife, Maggie Garnsey, and their two dogs.
CPT Lauren Swiniarski
Assistant Professor of Military Science (MS I)
CPT Lauren Swiniarski is an alumna of the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point with a bachelor of science degree. Since commissioning as an Active Duty Aviation Officer in 2015, she has served as an AH-64 Attack Helicopter Pilot in the roles of Platoon Leader, Public Affairs Officer, Troop Commander, and the USMA Aviation Branch Representative. Her duty stations include Fort Novosel, AL; Fort Liberty, NC; Hunter Army Airfield, GA; and West Point, NY. Her military courses include Air Assault School, Aviation Basic Officer Leaders Course, AH-64D Flight Course, AH-64Ev4 and v6 Flight Courses, Aviation Captain Career Course, and Air Cavalry Leaders Course. Additionally, she obtained the Basic Army Instructor Badge through teaching Military Science at USMA in 2024. As an APMS in the Charles River Battalion, she is excited to train and provide mentorship to help cadets transition into a lifetime of service to our nation. CPT Swiniarski lives in Cambridge, MA with her husband Steven, their son Luke, and their Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Douglas “Alpha” MacArthur.
SFC Matthew Covert
Operations NCO & Military Science Instructor (III)
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Matthew K. Covert entered the Army in August 2007 and attended Basic and AIT at Ft. Sill, OK, graduating as a Cannon Crewmember. SFC Covert has served as a Battery 1SG, Platoon Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant Section Chief. He has been a Company EO Representative, Unit Movement Officer, Unit Prevention Leader, and Company Retention NCO. SFC Covert’s deployments include Operation Iraqi Freedom and two tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and 1 training rotation in Europe. His stateside Assignments have been Ft. Campbell, Ft. Drum, one recruiting tour in Norwood, MA, and Ft. Riley. SFC Covert’s military education include Air Assault School; Field Artillery Cannon System Qualification Course; USAF Airlift Planner Course; Basic Leadership Course; Mountain Leader Advanced Rifle Marksmanship Course; Anti-Terrorism Course Lvl 2; Senior Leadership Course; Equal Opportunity Leadership Course; Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Course; Unit Prevention Leader Course; Army Recruiter Course, TC-AIIMS II, and Unit Movement Officer.
SFC Andrew Evens
Operations NCOIC & Military Science Instructor (II)
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Andrew Evens joined the United States Army on July 13, 2009. His previous assignments include serving as a Platoon Sergeant and Rear Det 1SG at Fort Hood, Texas; Drill Sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Squad Leader at Fort Stewart, Georgia; Traffic NCOIC at Camp Casey, Korea; Traffic NCOIC at Fort Gordon, Georgia; Gunner and First Sergeant Driver at Grafenwhor, Germany; and support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. SFC Evens’ military schooling includes the Military Police Course, Senior Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Basic Leaders Course, Traffic Management Course, Special Reaction Team Course, Combatives Level One, CBRN Mass Casualty Decontamination, Air Assault Course, Drill Sergeant School, SHARP, CIFID-IC and Master Educator Course. Sergeant First Class Evens is currently working on his degree in Organization and Leadership with Western Kentucky University.
Department of the Army Civilians
Mr. David Tuttle
Stonehill College and MMA Liaison
Mr. Tuttle originally joined the Army for an opportunity to live in Germany. After Enlisting as a Combat Engineer, Mr. Tuttle earned the rank of Sergeant while stationed in Germany for 6 years. Shortly after, he joined The University of New Hampshire ROTC Program and was commissioned as an Army Reserves Engineer Officer. After fighting in the Persian Gulf War, Mr. Tuttle transferred to the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command in the Army Reserves. He has deployed to numerous locations around the world including the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Kenya.