Staff
The Naval and Marine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) staff at Norwich University consists of highly dedicated and experienced military officers and enlisted personnel who serve as mentors and leaders for the next generation of naval and marine officers. These professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the program, honed through years of service in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. They are not just educators but also role models, instilling in their cadets the core values of honor, courage, and commitment that are the foundation of naval service.
The staff’s commitment to excellence is unwavering as they guide and prepare future naval and marine officers to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world, ensuring they are ready to uphold the traditions and defend the interests of our nation at sea, in the air, and on land.
Naval and Marine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC)
Col Don Maraska
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
- (802) 485-2185
- dmaraska@norwich.edu
- Jackman Hall
Capt William H. Conroy, V.
- Marine Officer Instructor
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
- wconroy@norwich.edu
- Plumley Armory
CDR Tom Placek
- Executive Officer
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
- (802) 485-2188
- tplacek@norwich.edu
- Plumley Armory
LT Alia Cartwright
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
- (802) 485-2192
- acartwri@norwich.edu
- Jackman Hall
LT Matthew Gibson
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
- (802) 485-2191
- mgibson@norwich.edu
- Jackman Hall
LT Andrew Kline
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
- (802) 485-2196
- akline1@norwich.edu
- Jackman Hall
LT Jacob M. Kruchoski
- Nuclear Propulsion Officer
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
- jkruchos@norwich.edu
- Plumley Armory
GySgt Zachary O’Connor
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
- (802) 485-2196
- zoconnor@norwich.edu
- Jackman Hall
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