ARMY ROTC
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.
Major History
General William H. Simpson served as the Professor of Military Science at Pomona College from 1932-36. A decorated veteran of WWI when he arrived to instruct Cadets, he went on to serve in WWII as the commander of the US 9th Army. Like then-Major Simpson, our current cadre brings a wealth of practical experience from the battlefield to the classroom.
 | LTC Daniel HaydenPROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCELieutenant Colonel Daniel (Dan) Hayden joined the Claremont McKenna College (CMC) Army ROTC program as its Professor of Military Science (PMS) and Department Chair for CMC's Department of Military Science and Leadership in August 2020. In this position, he responsible for overseeing the Military Science and Leadership curriculum and training for over 180 Army ROTC cadets across six campuses throughout the Inland Empire. Lt. Col. Hayden previously served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the Deputy Commander of their Chicago District where he assisted the Commander in water resources development in the greater Chicago metropolitan area and throughout northwest Indiana. Prior to his assignment in Chicago, Lt. Col. Hayden was the Chief of Accessions Division in the Department of Military Instruction at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. He is a U. S. Army Engineer officer who has served in a variety of command and staff positions from platoon leader to battalion executive officer. Lt. Col. Hayden completed six combat deployments throughout his career having served twice in Iraq and four times in Afghanistan with duties ranging from facilities engineer to battalion operations officer. A native of Fall River, Massachusetts, he received his commission through the ROTC program at the University of MassachusettsAmherst with a degree in Political Science. He holds a Masters of Science degree in Geology and Geophysics from the Missouri University of Science&Technology and a Masters of Military Art and Science in Military History degree from the U. S. Army Command and General Staff College. Lt. Col. Hayden’s awards and decorations include three Bronze Star Medals, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, four Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and the Sapper Tab. He is married to Holly and they have four incredible children, Abigail, Bridget, Hannah, and Billy. |
 | CPT Roddy NguyenXO/S3 |
| MSG Joseph BarcusSenior Military Science Instructor |
| Mr. Aaron MontesMS3 Instructor |
| Mr. Romel UganizaMS3 Instructor |
| CPT Jesus RiveraAssistant Professor of Military Science- Claremont McKenna College OIC |
| SSG Victor CarterMilitary Science Instructor- Claremont McKenna College NCOIC |
| CPT Tadamine KitaguchiAssistant Professor of Military Science- Cal Poly Pomona OIC |
| SFC Jose ZarateMilitary Science Instructor- Cal Poly Pomona NCOIC |
| CPT Victor WheelerAssistant Professor of Military Science- Azusa Pacific OIC |
| SFC Zackary ConklinMilitary Science Instructor- Azusa Pacific NCOIC |
| 1LT Michael AldasAssistant Recruiting Operations Officer |
| CPT Philipe VazquezAssistant Professor of Military Science- California State University San Bernardino |
| MSG Steve GarciaMilitary Science Instructor- California State University San Bernardino |
 | CPT Cole QuesnellAssistant Professor of Military Science- Cal Baptist University OIC |
| SFC Luis PerezMilitary Science Instructor- Cal Baptist University NCOIC |
| Mr Michael LeeRecruiting Operations Officer |
| Mr. Al SharpeMILITARY SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR |
| 1LT Pauline OvalleAssistant Recruiting Operations Officer |
 | SSG Cornelius DeloatchMilitary Science Instructor- UC Riverside |
 | Mr. Fernando RavegaSupply Technician |
| Mr. Lawrence DanielsHuman Resources Assistant |
| Mr. Osvaldo MaysonetHuman Resources Assistant |
| Ms. Theresa WimbleyAdministrative Assistant |
| Ms. Celia ReyesHuman Resources Assistant |
