Leadership

Lieutenant Nathan Bourdeau USCG (Ret) served 6 years on active-duty and has 10 years of NJROTC teaching experience. First Sergeant David Leach USMC (Ret) served 21 years on active-duty and has 12 years of JROTC teaching experience. 

The NJROTC Cadet Staff members are selected every year based on their demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Staff assignments are based on personal performance, course grades, participation in unit events. Staff members are required to have a positive attitude toward the program and an eagerness to work hard and be part of a team.  

2025-2026 East Hall NJROTC Cadet Staff Members

• Commanding Officer: Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Olivia Bekazua 

• Executive Officer:  Cadet Ensign Lewis Hudson

• Command Master Chief: Cadet Chief  Yadan Steinmeier

• Administrative Officer: Cadet Seaman Recruit Zamirah Lewis

• Operations Officer:  Cadet Seaman Recruit Nataleigh Stevenson 

• Supply Logistics Officer: Cadet Seaman Recruit Danna Guerrero

• Public Affairs' Officer:  Cadet Seaman Recruit Ana Acosta

• Color Guard Commander: Cadet Seaman Dylan Arriaga

• Rifle Team Commander: Cadet Seaman Recruit Brentley Mangum