The Professor of Military Science (PMS) is the program’s senior officer and is responsible for the supervision welfare of assigned cadre and enrolled and contracted Cadets. The PMS synchronizes and integrates the program’s military science curriculum, recruiting and retention activities, scholarship and incentive processes and sustainment capabilities to meet the program’s assigned mission within the Brigade Commander’s intent.
LTC James Hannigan
Prof. of Military Science
The Senior Military Science Instructor (SMSI) is the program’s senior enlisted Soldier and advisor to the PMS. Additionally, the SMSI is assigned a cadre role for Cadet Summer Training, and also supports the program’s staff lead for on-campus recruiting, retention, Cadet administrative and logistical tasks. The SMSI is responsible for the Color Guard and all ceremonies.
MSG Alvin Cook
Senior Military Science Instructor
The Executive Officer (XO), also an Assistant Professor of Military Science (APMS), is the chief of staff for the PMS. The XO handles all major ceremonies, provides oversight on Military Science courses, and supports the program’s staff lead for on-campus recruiting, retention, and Cadet administrative and logistical tasks. The task force’s battle rhythm and staff tasks are all the XO’s responsibility. The XO will also teach classes and attend summer training as a cadre member.
MAJ MinJae Back
Asst. Prof. of Military Science
and Executive Officer
LTC Charlie Wilson
Prof. of Military Science
CPT Russel Salavec
Executive Officer
The Assistant Professor of Military Science (APMS) position is the program’s primary military science curriculum instructor. Additionally, the APMS is assigned a cadre role for Cadet Summer Training, and also supports the program’s staff lead for on-campus recruiting, retention, and Cadet administrative and logistical tasks.
Vacant
Asst. Prof. of Military Science and S3 Officer-in-Charge
The Senior Military Science Instructor (SMSI) is the program’s senior enlisted Soldier and advisor to the PMS. Additionally, the SMSI is assigned a cadre role for Cadet Summer Training, and also supports the program’s staff lead for on-campus recruiting, retention, Cadet administrative and logistical tasks. The SMSI is responsible for the Color Guard and all ceremonies.
Vacant
Senior Military Science Instructor
The Military Science Instructor is an expert tactician and expert military instructor, charged with leading the third year Cadets as they prepare for their culmination exercise, Advanced Camp. The MSI is a Combat Arms MOS trained Non- Commissioned Officer, who also coordinates all training for the Cadets.
Vacant
Military Science Instructor
and S3 NCO
The Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO) is the program’s senior civilian. As directed by the PMS, the ROO synchronizes and integrates the program’s marketing, outreach, recruiting, retention, incentives and scholarship processes and activities in order to enroll and contract Cadets to enable the program’s mission.
Mr. Kyle Stewart
Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO)
The Logistics Technician (LOGTECH) is the program’s logistics specialist and the program’s primary hand receipt holder. The LOGTECH is responsible for the ordering and fielding of Cadet and ROTC equipment, transportation requests, and any physical security/key control matters. The LOGTECH may also support a portion of the CST.
Mr. Raymond Hatcher
Logistics Technician (LOGTECH)
The Human Resources Assistant (HRA) is the program’s primary personnel and administrative specialist for Cadet and cadre actions. The HRA controls all packets for accessions, contracts, commissioning, and deferments. The HRA also handles normal administrative actions such as records updates, leaves and passes, and awards. The HRA may support a portion of CST if so required.
Mr. Melvin Carr
Human Resources Assistant (HRA)
The ROTC Administrator is responsible for all aspects of Army ROTC administration management. This position consists of oversight of an Army Cadet Battalion of approximately 100 Cadets and 9 Cadre covering six universities in the Philadelphia region. Daily tasks include budgetary oversight, administrative date input, liaison with six universities, and record management.
Mr. Jason Kushner
ROTC Administrator
LTC Charlie Wilson - Professor of Military Science
Branch: Aviation
Component: Active Guard Reserve
Phone: (267) 359-6308
Email:
Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Wilson is the Professor of Military Science of the Drexel University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program. In this capacity, he is responsible for developing cadets to serve our Nation as United States Army Second Lieutenants. He is an Aviation Officer in the United States Army Reserve with over twenty-five years of service.
Charlie is a native of Charleston, S.C. He received a ROTC commission as an Aviation Officer from Hampden-Sydney College near Farmville, VA in 1997. He is a graduate of the Army Aviation Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Initial Entry Rotary Wing- OH-58 A/C track (Flight School), CH-47D / AH-64D & UH-60 A/L/M Advanced Qualification Courses, the Command and General Staff College (resident), the MEDEVAC Doctrine course, the Reserve Component National Security Course, and the Joint Advanced Warfighter School (resident Senior Service College [SSC]).
He enlisted into the SCARNG in 1994 with Field Artillery as a Forward Observer, contracted as an SMP Cadet in 1995 with the VAARNG, commissioned into the Army Reserve in 1997, and has been a full-time AGR since September 2000. His most recent assignment is to Headquarters Department of the Army, G-3/5/7 - Aviation (DAMO-AV) in Washington D.C. where he coordinated the world-wide modernization activities for the Army’s Fixed-Wing fleet (over 290 aircraft), AH-64 (Apache) fleet (over 800 aircraft), and Air Traffic Control equipment. Previous non-command assignments include service at U.S. Army Forces Command, G-3/5/7 Aviation Resource Management Survey (ARMS) Branch Team Chief that assessed the readiness of Army Aviation programs across all three COMPOs (AC, ARNG, and USAR). Before that he was the Deputy Director / Operations and Plans Division Chief for USARC G-3/5/7 – Aviation in Fort Bragg, Aviation Assignments Officer at Human Resources Command in Fort Knox, G33 at the 11th Aviation Command, Battalion S1 at 7-158th Aviation in Fort Hood and Flight Section leader at 5-159th Aviation in Fort Eustis. He’s deployed twice to Iraq in 2003 and 2005 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and accumulated over 150 combat hours flying support missions throughout theater.
He was board selected twice for company commands outside his initial advanced aircraft (CH-47D). As a Major, he commanded F Company, 2d Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (MEDEVAC) based in Johnstown, PA with nearly half the command stationed at Fort Knox (18 months). As a Captain, he commanded HHC / E Company, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment (Flying Tigers [ATTACK]), Fort Knox (33 months). While in both assignments he attained Pilot-In-Command rating for both aircraft types.
Lieutenant Colonel Wilson holds Graduates degrees from SSC (Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy), Webster University (International Relations), and a BA in Psychology. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with 5 OLC, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with 2 OLC, the Army Achievement Medal with 1 OLC, the OIF Campaign Medals, the Senior Aviator Badge, the Army Staff Badge, the German Army Fitness Badge (Gold), the Meritorious Unit Citation, and the Order of Saint Michael (Bronze Award).
He and his wife (Christy) met while in college back in 1995. They have been married for 14 years and have two children Caitlyn (10) and Max (8).
CPT Russell Salavec- Executive Officer
CPT Russell J. (RJ) Salavec was born at Keller Army Hospital in West Point, NY. He graduated from Plattsburgh State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. CPT Salavec was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School, Ft. Benning Georgia in 2011. CPT Salavec met his wife Sydney while stationed in Colorado in 2012 and were married in February of 2017.
Upon earning a Commission at OCS and completion of EBOLC at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in 2012. CPT Salavec accepted a position into the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program and was assigned as a Platoon Leader in the 409th EN CO (V) in Fort Collins, Colorado. A year later CPT Salavec would serve as the Executive Office of the 409th. In 2015 he was assigned as the USAR Operations Officer of the Northern California Recruiting Battalion in Sacramento, California. Following that assignment CPT Salavec PCS’d to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to attend Engineers Captain’s Career Course in 2018. Upon completion of ECCC he was assigned to USARCENT as the Engineer Planner in the Army Reserve Engagement Cell at Shaw AFB where he successfully increased the engineer presence and efficiency across the CENTCOM AOR. CPT Salavec is now assigned as the Assistant Professor of Military Science and Executive Officer at Drexel University ROTC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon(3).
CPT Salavec’s Military Education includes Engineer Captain’s Career Course (2018); Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course (2016); USAR Unit Mobility Planner Course (2014); Physical Security Basic Course (2013); USAR Company Pre-command Course (2013); Engineer Basic Officer Leaders Course (2011
Vacant- Senior Military Science Instructor
Branch:
Component: Active Duty
Phone: (267) 359-6309
Email:
Vacant Assistant Professor of Military Science and S3 Officer-In-Charge
Branch:
Component:
Vacant - Military Science Instructor and S3 NCO
Branch:
Component:
Phone: (267) 359-6302
Email:
Mr. Jason Kushner - ROTC Administrator
Phone: (267) 359-6300
Email: jk3679@drexel.edu
Mr. Kushner is the ROTC Administrator for the Drexel University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program. In this capacity, he is responsible for all aspects of Army ROTC administration, consisting of numerous responsibilities in the oversight of Task Force Dragon, our Army Cadet Battalion of approximately 100 Cadets and 9 Cadre across six universities in the Philadelphia Region. Mr. Kushner Retired as a Senior Noncommissioned Officer on 1 April 2015 with 22 years of Active Duty service
Mr. Kushner enlisted in June 1993 as a Human Resources Manager. He attended Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, SC. He served in numerous personnel management positions at almost every command echelon during his career, company level to division. His notable assignments include – First Sergeant, Warrior Leader Course (WLC), Camp Buehring Army Base in Udari, Kuwait (first WLC established in CENTCOM theater of Operations), Jul-Oct 2009; U.S. Army Instructor, Advanced Leader Course & Senior Leader Course, Noncommissioned Officer’s Academy, Ft. Jackson, SC, Apr 2007 – April 2010; Platoon Sergeant, HHC, Third Corps Support Command, Wiesbaden, Germany, Sep 2005 – Sep 2006; Senior Operation Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for the Political Advisor to the Commanding General, United States Forces-Iraq, Camp Victory, Iraq, Apr 2010 – April 2011. Mr. Kushner has completed six deployments while serving as an enlisted Soldier and Senior Noncommissioned Officer. He has Deployed in Support of Operation “Restore Hope”, Somalia (1993-1994), two deployments to Iraq in support of Operations “Iraqi Freedom & “Enduring Freedom (2005-2006 & 2010-2011), and 3 deployments to Kuwait (1996, 2009, & 2012). He has served at various duty stations both CONUS and OCONUS to include Ft. Jackson, Ft. Stewart, Korea, Germany, & Honduras. He retired from active duty while serving as the Senior human Resources Manager at Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support, Naval Support Activity, Philadelphia, PA
After retiring from the Army, Mr. Kushner has worked in various leadership and management positions in both the public and private sectors. He was selected by United States Army Cadet Command to serve as a human Resources Administrator for Valley Forge Military College in January 2018 until March 2019 when he was selected by both Drexel University and the Military Science Department leadership to serve as your ROTC Administrator.
Mr. Kushner’s military and professional education includes Primary Leadership Development Course, Advanced and Senior Leadership Courses, U.S. Army First Sergeant Course Equal Opportunity Leaders Course; he has earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management from Trident university International and his Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Development from Villanova University.
Mr. Kyle Stewart - Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO)
Phone: (267) 359-6304/(215) 910-6746
Email: kts68@drexel.edu
Mr. Stewart is the Recruiting Operations Officer of the Drexel University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program. In this capacity, he is responsible all recruiting efforts to include: outreach, marketing, advertising, incentives negotiation, and scholarship management for the consortium of Task Force Dragon (Drexel University, La Salle University, University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph's University, Thomas Jefferson University, and University of the Sciences). He is a Retired Army Veteran, serving as a Civilian in the Department of the Army.
Mr. Stewart enlisted in 2004 as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. He attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC and Advanced Individual Training Phase I at Redstone Arsenal, AL, and Phase II (NAVSCOLEOD), Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Eglin AFB, FL. He served in the 767th Ordnance Company (EOD) in Ft. McNair and the 707th Ordnance Company (EOD) in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. He deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, serving in combat operations for 15 months, where he was a part of the highly decorated unit, responsible for over 2,000 Improvised Explosive Device missions. Mr. Stewart became a certified EOD Team Leader, and reached the Enlisted rank of Staff Sergeant, serving 7 years in the Enlisted Service.
Mr. Stewart was selected to become a Commissioned Army Officer, and participate in the Active Duty Green to Gold program in 2009. He attended and completed his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2011, graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate, and a George C. Marshall Leadership Award recipient. Upon graduation, Mr. Stewart earned the rank of 2LT in the United States Army branched Medical Service Corps, and served for 2 years as the Operations Officer for his Alma Mater’s ROTC Program.
After retiring from the Army, Mr. Stewart has worked as the Recruiting Operations Officer for Johns Hopkins University Army ROTC, an Explosives Expert for the Department of Homeland Security in Los Angeles, and currently serves as a Recruiting Operations Officer for Task Force Dragon. Mr. Stewart earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a Masters Degree in Public Policy. He is married to his wife Jennifer, and has two children.
Mr. Raymond Hatcher - Logistics Technician (LOGTECH)
Phone: (267) 359-6305/(267) 359-6303
Email: rmh64@drexel.edu
Mr. Hatcher is the Supply Technician of the Drexel University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program. In this capacity, he is responsible for supply program utilizing a good working knowledge of Army and University supply procedures and requirements to coordinate the internal activities of the supply section with other sections of the Senior Reserve Officers Training Corps. He is a Retired Army Veteran, serving as a Civilian in the Department of the Army.
Mr. Hatcher enlisted in 1972 and held various positions while in the Military. He served as 11B Infantryman, 19D Cavalry Scout, 92Y Unit Supply Specialist as well as food service and dining facility manger. With his background in supply, he has been working in Logistics for Drexel University’s Senior Army ROTC since 2008.
Melvin Carr- Human Resources Assistant (HRA)
Phone: (267) 359-6306
Email: mlc476@drexel.edu
Mr. Melvin L. Carr is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He enlisted in the Army 3 July 1986 as a Stinger Crewmember. Mr. Carr’s military career extended over 28 years as both an enlisted Soldier and an Officer. Mr. Carr served 16 years as an enlisted servicemen and 12 years as an Officer retiring as a Major 30 September 2014.
Mr. Carr’s assignments and leadership positions included: 1/59 ADA, Wackerheim, Germany; 3/62 ADA Fort Drum NY as Team Leader; 5/5 ADA Camp Stanton as Team Leader, Korea; 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX; 1/62 ADA, Schofield Barracks, HI as Section Sergeant; 6th ADA BDE, Fort Bliss, TX as Section Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant; Predator Battery, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO as Platoon Leader w/deployment to OIF; 5/5 ADA Camp Sears, Korea as Battery Executive Officer; Eastern Region USACC, Fort Knox, KY as Deputy S3 Operations Officer; Alpha Company 3/81 Armor and HHC 3/81 Armor, Fort Knox, KY as Company Commander, HQ, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea as Deputy S3 Air and Missile Defense Operations Officer; Wheaton College w/duty at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL as APMS; HQ JMRC, Hohenfels, Germany as Deputy S3 Operations Officer w/duty as a Rotational Planner.
Mr. Carr’s awards and decoration include: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1BC, 1OLC), Global War on Terrorism Service medal, NCO professional development medal, Mr. Carr is a member of the Order of St. Barbara (Artillery) and a Patron Saint of Armor.
Mr. Carr’s military and civilian education includes: Stinger Crewmember course, Primary Leadership course, Basic Noncommission Officer course, Instructor Training course, Officers Basic course, and the Air Defense Captains Career course. Mr. Carr holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Admin from Park University (2006), a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies from the University of Texas at El Paso (2006), and a Master of Arts degree in History from Slippery Rock University (2020).
Mr. Carr is married to the former Terri Pope of Louisville, Kentucky. The have two children Jerai (31) and Micaela (25)