
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.

The UC Davis Department of Military Sciences prides itself on producing quality Army officers.
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![]() | LTC Brian KnieriemProfessor of Military ScienceLTC Brian M. Knieriem is the Professor of Military Science at the University of California, Davis. He joined the Mississippi Army National Guard as an (AH64) Apache Attack Helicopter Mechanic in the spring of 1993. Military and Civilian Education: Decorations: (530) 752-3056 |
![]() | SFC Dmarne KingSenior Military InstructorSergeant First Class Dmarne King has been the Senior Military Instructor at UC Davis since 2016. (530) 754-4479 |
![]() | CPT Andrew FeskeAssistant Professor of Military Science (APMS)CPT Andrew Feske commissioned in 2008 from Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, as a Field Artillery Officer. His positions held include Battery XO, Battalion S2 and AS3, and Battery Commander. Military and Civilian Education: (530) 752-9235 |
![]() | CPT Tonya SottiloMSIV InstructorCPT Tonya Sottilo is from San Antonio, Texas. She commissioned as a Military Intelligence officer from the University of Texas Army ROTC program in 2008. After BOLC II at Fort Benning Georgia and BOLC III at Fort Huachuca, AZ, Captain Sottilo was assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood and deployed in 2009 as the Squadron Assistant S2 in 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment at Joint Security Station Istiqla'al, Iraq. Upon redeploying, she served as a Platoon Leader in 1 BCT, 1CD, first for the all-source intelligence Platoon then for the signals intelligence Platoon. Captain Sottilo deployed to Contingency Operating Station Kalsu, Iraq in 2011 as the Brigade Assistant S2 during the culmination of the US military's mission in Iraq. When the Brigade successfully closed all American bases in their area of operations, they continued their mission at Camp Buehring, Kuwait in 2012. Following the Military Intelligence Captain's Career Course at Fort Huachuca, Captain Sottilo served in the 297th Military Intelligence Battalion as Assistant Battalion S3 at Ft Gordon, GA. She then formed a cyber operations Company in 782D Military Intelligence Battalion (Cyber) at Fort Gordon as the Company Commander and, later, as a Mission Commander on a Cyber Combat Mission Team. Captain Sottilo currently resides in Sacramento with her canine companion, Livy. Military and Civilian Education: Decorations: (530) 754-8442 |
![]() | CPT Adam DortonaAssistant Professor of Military Science, Military Science InstructorCaptain Adam Dortona has served in the infantry in both enlisted and officer positions for the past 14 years. He graduate One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Benning, Georgia in October 2000 and was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Schweinfurt, Germany where he served in positions ranging from rifleman to fire team leader. After a deployment to Kosovo he was selected for the Army's Green to Gold program and attended Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts where he earned a degree in history. He commissioned into the infantry in May 2006 and after attending initial training was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division where he served as a Mechanized Infantry Platoon Leader in Baghdad, Iraq. Upon redeployment he attended additional training and was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division where he served as a Battalion Operations Officer and Rifle Company Commander in Afghanistan. He now serves as an MSIII instructor at California State University at Sacramento. Military and Civilian Education: Decorations: |
![]() | SFC Eddy PerezMSIII InstructorSFC Eddy Perez is a native of Fort. Lauderdale, Florida. He entered the U.S Army in February 2004. SFC Perez attended One Station Unit Training (OSUT) as an M1 Tank Crewman (19K) at Fort Knox, KY. SFC Perez has served in various Leadership positions to include Tank Driver, Loader, Gunner, Tank Commander, Section Sergeant, Master Gunner, Platoon Sergeant, Security Forces Advise & Assist Team (SFAAT) NCOIC, and Battalion Operations Sergeant Major (3N). He has served with the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment in Budingen, Germany; 2nd Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fort Hood, TX; 1-8th Infantry Regiment, 3BSTB and 588th Engineer Battalion in 3ABCT, 4 Infantry Division Fort Carson, CO. SFC Perez has participated in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM with 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, OPERATION NEW DAWN with 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team. Military and Civilian Education: Decorations: |
![]() | SFC James NatielloMilitary Science InstructorSergeant First Class Jim Natiello joined the Army in September of 1997 were he attended and completed One Station Unit Training (OSUT) for the MOS 13B at Fort Sill , OK. SFC Natiello has served in every duty position up to Battery First Sergeant and has served with a variety of units to include C Battery 3/320th 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell, KY; C Battery 1/15th FA Camp Casey, Korea; A Battery 1/377th 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, NC; Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; Bravo Battery 4/319th AFAR, 173rd IBCT(AIRBORNE), Bamberg, Germany; currently serving at Sacramento State University ROTC Dept. SFC Natiello has multiple deployments to Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan(x3). Military and Civilian Education: Decorations: SFC Natiello lives in West Sacramento with his wife. |
![]() | CPT Michael McGowanMSII InstructorCPT Michael McGowan joined the U.S. Army in October 2001 as a parachute rigger.CPT McGowan has been deployed to Afghanistan (2003 and 2012) and Kuwait (2008). CPT McGowan's previous positions included Disbursing Officer, Detachment XO, and Detachment CDR. Military and Civilian Education: |
![]() | SSG Chasity JenningsMSII InstructorMilitary and Civilian Education: Decorations: (530) 752-7867 |
![]() | Mrs. Judith DavisSupply TechMrs. Judith Davis enlisted in the US Army in March 1976 from Brooklyn, NY. She attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training for Supply at Ft Jackson, SC. Specialty - Supply 92Y. After her first inital three year tour, Mrs. Davis enlisted in the Army Reserve, Brooklyn, NY. After serving 7 years in the Army Reserve, Mrs. Davis returned to Active Duty as an Active Guard Reserve Soldier until her retirement in December 2002. Mrs. Davis has served as a supply sergeant to all types of battalions including Transportation, Engineer, Laundry & Bath, Terminal Transportation, and Aviation. (530) 752-7864 |
![]() | Mr. Leslie RamosHuman ResourcesLes Ramos was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. After graduating from High School he entered the Navy and served at various duty stations throughout his 20 years of service. After retiring he served in various administrative positions before arriving at UC Davis ROTC in 2008. He is an avid golfer and enjoys the game tremendously. (530) 752-7867 |