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 cadre for Cadets. See the kind of varied and interesting experiences instructors have had that make them the best ROTC cadre.

MAJ(P) Stephen Pomper

Professor of Military Science
MS IV Instructor

Major Pomper was commissioned from the University of New Hampshire ROTC Wildcat Battalion in 1991.  He completed the Armor Officer Basic Course (now called Basic Officer Leaders Course II), Scout Platoon Leaders, Bradley Fighting Vehicle and Dismounted Scout Certification Courses at Fort Knox, Kentucky; and the Ranger Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Major Pomper’s first assignment was to the 3^rd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas (the unit moved to Fort Carson, Colorado) where he served as a tank and scout platoon leader; troop executive officer; and finally as the Squadron’s motor officer.  In 1996-97 he completed the Armor Officer Advanced Course (now called the Captain’s Career Course) and the Cavalry Leaders Courses at Fort Knox; he also attended the Combined Armed Service Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  Major Pomper’s second troop assignment was with the 2^nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea where he commanded Bravo and Headquarters Troops, 4^th Squadron, 7^th Cavalry - Garryowen.

Major Pomper’s next assignment was to the University of Tampa’s Spartan Battalion in September 1999.  He assumed the duties as an Assistant Professor of Military Science for training, and received the Cadet Command ROTC Instructor of Year award in 2001.  After three years, he moved to Fort Leavenworth and completed the Command and General Staff College (now called Intermediate Leadership Education) and graduated from the School of Advanced Military Studies.

The 1^st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas was next.  Major Pomper served as a planner in the G5, and as the operations and executive officer for the 1^st Battalion, 8^th Cavalry.  During his three years with the Division, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (06-08) as a Military Transition Team advisor for the 3^rd Battalion, 2^nd Brigade of the 6^th Iraqi Division in Sadr City and Eastern Baghdad.  He also supported relief operation in New Orleans, Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina.

Major Pomper is currently the Director and Professor of Military Science at the Johns Hopkins University (Blue Jay Battalion) in Baltimore, Maryland.  He is married to Carol.  

Major Pomper holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire.  He has two Master of Military Art and Science degrees from the Command and General Staff College: general and operational studies.  His awards and decorations include the: bronze star medal, meritorious service medals, Army commendation medals, Army achievement medals, the humanitarian service medal, National defense service ribbon, Korean defense service ribbon, overseas ribbons, and has the combat action badge.  Major Pomper is also airborne and ranger qualified.

MSG Garth Ambersley

MAJ Heather Levy

Executive Officer -  MS II Instructor

Major Heather Levy graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a double major in English and Geological Engineering. She completed a Masters in Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri - Rolla, and is currently working on a Masters in International Public Policy at the Nitze School of Advanced International Studies in Washington D.C.
 
Major Levy was commissioned in 1997 as an Engineer Officer, and was assigned to Fort Wainwright, Alaska. During that time, she served as a platoon leader, deploying to Korea for humanitarian relief operations, and to remote areas of Alaska for construction missions in support of the Native population. In June 2001, MAJ Levy deployed to Bosnia for a year in support of Operation Joint Forge, training and working with Bosnian police forces.
 
Following completion of the Engineer Captains' Career Course and Combined Arms and Services Staff School, MAJ Levy was assigned to 326th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Air Assault), where she served as Engineer Battle Captain and logistics officer during the initial invasion of Iraq and follow on stability operations. Upon redeployment, she took command of the 887th Engineer Company (Light Equipment), where she served for 22 months. During Operation Iraqi Freedom IV, she was reassigned as Brigade Engineer for the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. Following their redeployment CONUS in October 2006, MAJ Levy was reassigned to The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, where she serves as Assistant Professor of Military Science and Executive Officer.
 
Her awards include the Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Achievement Medal, and Army Achievement Medal. In addition, she has earned the Combat Action Badge, Pathfinder torch, and Airborne and Air Assault wings.

CPT Laurie Forand

MAJ Jeremy Bushyager

Enrollment & Scholarship Officer                   MS I Instructor

Major Jeremy Bushyager is a Military Intelligence Officer with experience across a wide spectrum of intelligence fields of operation.  He has spent the last 20 years of his US Army career as a student, a producer, and a leader, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division, 1^st Armored Division, United States Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command and National Security Agency; with experience across the strategic, operational, and tactical spectrum all focused primarily on Counter Terrorism and Counter Proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosives.                   

Major Bushyager has served in many operational positions including Collection & Jamming Platoon Leader, Brigade Intelligence Operations Officer, Direct Support Military Intelligence Company Commander, Division Intelligence Planner, Joint Command Intelligence Operations Officer, Major Subordinate Command (MSC) Intelligence Operations Officer, and as an Iraqi Combat advisor to the 5th Iraqi Division Intelligence Operations Officer. He currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Military Science and Enrollment & Scholarship Officer for The Johns Hopkins University Army ROTC program.

He is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Business Management and Marketing, and a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Major Bushyager is supported by his wife of 16 years, Holly, and their 6 children.
 
Most recently Major Bushyager was awarded a Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge, and Army Commendation Medal with Valor for pulling a critically injured driver and gunner from a burning HMMV and evacuating personnel & equipment after an IED attack in Kannan, Iraq.  

SFC John Ballesteros

Training NCO - MSIII Instructor

Sergeant First Class John Ballesteros was born in Honolulu, HI and was raised in California.  He joined the Army as an infantryman and attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Benning, GA in 1990.  SFC Ballesteros's major assignments include tours of duty at: Ft. Ord, CA; Ft. Davis and Ft. Kobbe of the Republic of Panama; Ft.  Benning, GA; and Ft. Irwin, CA.  He was deployed to Iraq with the 11th ACR "Blackhorse" in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.   He is currently serving as the Training NCO and MSIII Instructor for the Johns Hopkins University.  

Mr. Tony Wyche

Human Resource Technician

Supply Technician