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.  

2026-2027 East Hall NJROTC Cadet Staff Members

• Commanding Officer: Cadet Lieutenant Commander Olivia Bekazua 

• Executive Officer:  Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Lewis Hudson

• Command Master Chief: 

• Administrative Officer: Cadet Seaman Celes Landeros

• Operations Officer:  Cadet Seaman Apprentice Wendy Camacho-Perez 

• Supply Logistics Officer: Cadet Seaman Tanner Dover

• Public Affairs Officer:  

• Color Guard Commander: Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Lewis Hudson

• Rifle Team Commander: Cadet Seaman Apprentice Brentley Mangum