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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.
LTC Brian Hummel
Professor of Military Science & MSIV Instructor
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
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 Vinny DeRosa
Assistant Professor of Military Science & MSIII Instructor
Captain (CPT) DeRosa is an alumnus of Saint John’s University in NY and holds a bachelor’s degree in history. He commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the Massachusetts Army National Guard in 2018. Previously, he served on active duty with the 1st Battalion, 1-181st Infantry Regiment from 2020-2025. He has served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Assistant S3, Battalion S4 and Rifle Company Commander. Captain DeRosa executed back to back CTC rotations with the 1-181st Infantry in 2022 and 2023. In 2024 he deployed to Iraq with the 1-181st Infantry where he commanded the CJTF-OIR Aerial Response Force Company. His military courses include the Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course, Ranger School, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Pathfinder School, Infantry Mortar Leader Course, Unit Movement Officer Course, and Maneuver Captain Career Course. He and his wife Elizabeth are Boston natives and enjoy raising their two young daughters.
CPT Omi Saavedra
Assistant Professor of Military Science & MSII Instructor
Captain (CPT) Saavedra is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She commissioned as an Active-Duty Transportation Officer through Army Officer Candidate School in 2018. Her duty stations include Fort Carson, CO; Fort Lee, VA; and Fort Hood, TX. She has served as a Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Operations Officer, and Company Commander for Alpha Composite Supply Company, 553rd Division Sustainment Support Battalion. CPT Saavedra deployed to Europe in support of Operation European Assure Deter and Reinforce in 2024 with the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade and has participated in multiple Combat Training Center rotations. Her military education includes the Transportation Basic Officer Leader Course, Logistics Captains Career Course, Unit Movement Officer Course, Master Resilience Trainer Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, and Operational Contract Support Course.
SFC Matthew Covert
Operations NCO & MSI Instructor
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.
Mr. David Tuttle
Military History Instructor
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.