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LIVING TEXAS A&M’S OLDEST TRADITION

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As Texas A&M’s oldest, largest and most visible student organization, the Corps of Cadets can trace its origins back to the university’s founding in 1876.

For generations, young men and women have found the perfect space to learn, lead and inspire within our organization. Though the Corps utilizes a military based cultural model to develop our students, there is no military obligation tied to one’s status as a cadet. In fact, over 60% of all cadets go on to work in the public and private sectors after graduation. 

In addition to being one of the nation’s premier leadership development programs, the Corps of Cadets is also proud to offer world class academic resources and exclusive scholarships. With a grade point averages that regularly exceed the rest of the university’s, the Corps of Cadets is here to give students the tools they need to succeed, from the classroom, to the boardroom, to the battlefield and beyond.

Membership in the Corps is greater than just being in another club. Our cadets are members of a family and alumni base that spans nearly two centuries.

Members of the Corps aren’t just at the heart of Texas A&M’s oldest tradition, they live it every single day. 

Want to learn more about our community of leaders? 

Once we have your contact information, you will receive personalized email communications from the Corps Recruiting team with more information on our organization.

You are also invited to join us for one or more of our Corps recruiting programs. Whether you choose to visit us virtually or in-person, these programs are a great opportunity to explore your possibilities in the Corps. 

Have questions? Our Corps Recruiting team is available to assist with questions you may have by phone at (979) 845-9232 or by email at [email protected] 

 

 

2024-2025 Corps of Cadets Leadership

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Corps Commander Deandre Macri
Deputy Corps Commander James Guandolo
Corps Chief of Staff Carl Witherell
Corps Sergeant Major John Andruss
Delta Company Commanding Officer Joshua Garcia
First Sergeant Francis Cristal
1st Brigade Commander Luke Sims
1st Brigade Sergeant Major Madison Cronin
1st Battalion Commander Caleb Riggs
1st Battalion Sergeant Major Alberto Garnica
A-2 Commanding Officer Nicolas Brannstrom
First Sergeant Jackson Powell
B-1 Commanding Officer Rachelle Benitez-Devilbiss
First Sergeant Madeline Gledhill
F-2 Commanding Officer Nick Lang
First Sergeant Alex Card
L-1 Commanding Officer Justice Jenson
First Sergeant Collin Ammerman
2nd Battalion Commander Joshua Reed
2nd Battalion Sergeant Major Tyler Silves
D-2 Commanding Officer Felix Gonzalez
First Sergeant Samuel Nicholson
I-1 Commanding Officer Jackson Baker
First Sergeant Ryn Strittmatter
K-1 Commanding Officer Matteo Nabulsi
First Sergeant Drew Willis
3rd Battalion Commander Andrew Ramos Borsatto
3rd Battalion Sergeant Major Grant Rigney
A-1 Commanding Officer Vincent Dente
First Sergeant Michelle Palma Meraz
B-2 Commanding Officer Jeff Tevis
First Sergeant Jonathan Neuenschwander
E-1 Commanding Officer Nate Leary
First Sergeant Luke Mayhew
1st Regiment Commander Jordan McConnell
1st Regiment Sergeant Major Joshua Atkins
5th Battalion Commander Mitch Villalba
5th Battalion Sergeant Major Jacob Dodson
G-2 Commanding Officer Samuel Peek
First Sergeant William Jachimiak
P-2 Commanding Officer Will Massey
First Sergeant James Abbes
S-1 Commanding Officer Brennan Olson
First Sergeant Nicole Ross
6th Battalion Commander Charlie Roach
6th Battalion Sergeant Major Madeline Lenard
C-2 Commanding Officer Parker Jett
First Sergeant Enrique Garcia
E-2 Commanding Officer Joshua Martin
First Sergeant Rachel Rosser
N-1 Commanding Officer Jesse Adams
First Sergeant Flynn Jacobs
7th Battalion Commander Zachary Schutz
7th Battalion Sergeant Major Melody Bratcher
D-1 Commanding Officer Erik Frias
First Sergeant Claire Birbari
G-1 Commanding Officer James Wilkey
First Sergeant Keely Konieczny
K-2 Commanding Officer Joshua Reilly
First Sergeant Ben Winslow
S-2 Commanding Officer John Justin
First Sergeant David Husband
1st Wing Commander Aidan Polster
1st Wing Sergeant Major Sam Chew
1st Group Commander McKinsey Bosman
1st Group Sergeant Major Camille Stoufflet
SQ-1 Commanding Officer Joshua Bandrowski
First Sergeant Ryan Breese
SQ-2 Commanding Officer Peter VanHoy
First Sergeant Juan Olmedo Barraco
SQ-3 Commanding Officer Jaret Allen
First Sergeant Olivia Blaylock
2nd Group Commander Caitlyn Silvester
2nd Group Sergeant Major James Glenn
SQ-5 Commanding Officer Claire Cox
First Sergeant Jeffrey Armstrong
SQ-6 Commanding Officer Averi Cook
First Sergeant Erin Ratcliff
SQ-8 Commanding Officer Nathan Thomas
First Sergeant Thomas Fabian
SQ-11 Commanding Officer James Kindrick
First Sergeant William Frampton
3rd Group Commander Dana Widner
3rd Group Sergeant Major Joshua Zwicker
SQ-12 Commanding Officer Robert Hartline
First Sergeant Jacob Kielty
SQ-16 Commanding Officer Kyle Pate
First Sergeant Eva Kewley
SQ-17 Commanding Officer Gabe Schuricht
First Sergeant Carson Seiber
4th Group Commander Treacy Collier
4th Group Sergeant Major Grace Droge
SQ-18 Commanding Officer Connor Thornburg
First Sergeant Ryan Nereson
SQ-20 Commanding Officer Gabe Ross
First Sergeant Zach Downs
SQ-21 Commanding Officer Edward Delgado
First Sergeant Craig Petrin
SQ-23 Commanding Officer Rieghlynn Wallace
First Sergeant Kincaid Schramm
Aggie Band Commander Tristan Lanclos
Combined Band Sergeant Major Avery Owens
Artillery Band Commanding Officer Abigail Nett
Artillery Band Sergeant Major Natalie Holder
A-Battery Commanding Officer Julian Cantu
First Sergeant Zoe Barnhart
B-Battery Commanding Officer Wesley Crites
First Sergeant Thomas Gasper
C-Battery Commanding Officer David Wiley
First Sergeant Joshua Kennedy
Infantry Band Commanding Officer Michael Gaona
Infantry Band Sergeant Major Piersten Perdue
A-Company Commanding Officer Alex Gaither
First Sergeant Philip Espinal
B-Company Commanding Officer Nathan Judson
First Sergeant Jack Weatherly
C-Company Commanding Officer Garett Davis
First Sergeant Lance Greicar

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Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership Enables Cadets to Grow Their Capabilities

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As one of the nation’s top leadership development organizations, the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets provides students with many top tier resources to prepare them for success far beyond graduation. Among these resources is the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership. Through the Hollingsworth Center, cadets can partake in several leadership courses that aim to set them up for success in their future careers.

“The Hollingsworth Center works primarily with students who are not going into the military upon graduation, although we certainly have several that do. Our SOMS [School of Military Science] program of study begins during the spring semester of their sophomore year, where we focus on helping cadets find their strengths and lead from a perspective of authenticity,” Dr. Dave Keller, Director of the Hollingsworth Center, said. 

In the fall of their junior year, cadets take SOMS 380: Workshop in Leadership Education.

“SOMS 380 is the second course for our students. It focuses heavily on finding their leadership constraints and blind spots, and then developing an action plan to intentionally improve in these critical areas. In later semesters, students learn more about the science of leadership, along with how to lead teams and organizations more effectively,” Keller said. 

Within SOMS 380, students learn from professors of practice who are leaders in their own fields. In the Fall 2022 semester, cadets in this course enjoy recurring presentations from Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Coach, Buzz Williams. 

“​​We are extremely excited to have Coach Williams partnering with us for this course. First, it shows Coach’s commitment to the students at Texas A&M goes far beyond wins and losses on the basketball court. It shows how committed Coach is to helping students grow and develop into the best leaders – and people – they can be. We’re thrilled that he is partnering with us. It is important to say that this isn’t just a one-shot ‘guest speaker’ event. Coach Williams has committed to working with our students throughout the semester,” Keller said.

With these semester-long partnerships in place, students taking courses offered by the Hollingsworth Center are more equipped than ever to explore their potential to grow as leaders.

“Whenever cadets can learn from a presenter such as Coach Buzz Williams, there are many opportunities for personal and professional gain. It could reinforce what they are already learning in SOMS, or present a new concept, or allow them to hear something that applies to their life right now. There are countless opportunities to benefit from an experience like this. Coach Williams is a high achiever, lifelong learner, and very enthusiastic about teaching. He has so much to offer and we are thrilled with this partnership,” Dr. Darin Paine, Associate Director for the Hollingsworth Center, said.

During Coach Williams’ first lesson, he described the impact of one’s leadership, and how it reaches far beyond the immediate individuals that they are assigned to lead.

 “You’re not just leading yourself. You’re leading yourself, your organization and their families. If you learn to process information unselfishly… there is no ceiling for your leadership possibilities,” Williams said.

With the Hollingsworth Center’s four year Corps Leadership Development Model in place, students in the Corps are taught how to develop themselves, others, teams and organizations as they progress through their college career. Through this development model and carefully structured courses such as SOMS 380, the Hollingsworth Center provides cadets with the necessary tools to be successful in any profession they choose to pursue.  

“Cadets are, first and foremost, students at Texas A&M. They all are gaining knowledge and expertise in their respective career areas through their individual college and academic programs. What we do is go beyond their technical education by providing a set of top-tier opportunities for them to grow in their leadership and character. In doing so, we make students across the campus better able to lead well in an increasingly complex world – regardless of their academic major or career intentions. Perhaps now more than ever, the world needs leaders of character who are prepared to meet the global challenges of the future. We help prepare them to do exactly that,” Dr. Keller said. 

From leadership development to career readiness lessons, the Hollingsworth Center has consistently served as an incredible resource for cadets to succeed academically, and in their professional and personal lives. For more information about the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership, visit here.

Story By: Robin Nelson ’22

Cadet Jake Worrell ‘23 Wears Former Governor Rick Perry ‘72’s Senior Boots at March-In

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As a member of Company D-1 in the Corps of Cadets, Jake Worrell ‘23 has dreamed of donning the Corps’ coveted senior boots since he was a child. 

“Growing up, I always saw my dad’s senior boots in a display case, so I knew that what they symbolized was the real deal. They’re a symbol of everything and everyone that the Corps represents,” Jake explained. 

While the first march-in of the season is always a momentous time for every member of the Corps, this past Saturday was extra special for Jake. 

“When my dad was in college here, as a cadet in L-1, class of 1994, he worked for the Board of Regents and actually drove Governor Perry to a game, and then back to the airport once it was over. My dad was killed in Iraq in 2006 and Governor Perry attended his funeral. He called my family and I just about every month after that to check in on us. He’s always told me to give him a call when I was a senior in the Corps so I could wear his boots to a game. It’s really cool to see this actually happen,” Jake said of the experience.

An iconic part of every senior cadet’s uniform, Jake spoke to the importance of what wearing his boots means to him. 

“Wearing my senior boots has made everything up to this point worth it. It is a really nice reward. The pressure is on to do a great job at being a leader when I’m wearing them.”

When asked what wearing former Governor Perry’s boots meant to him, Jake was quick to highlight the significance of what these boots in particular symbolize. 

“Governor Perry has done so much for my family and I, in addition to the state of Texas, Texas A&M, and our nation. Being able to have the privilege of wearing these 50 year old boots, representing him and everything he stands for, is so special to me. It is an honor more than anything, being able to literally walk in his shoes. My brother, Luke, is a fish in Company L-1 this year, so I am looking forward to him having this same opportunity in a few years.”

With the promise to his father, Major Matthew Worrell ‘94, United States Army, of being a member of the Corps of Cadets fulfilled, Jake is able to take a look back on what his time as a cadet has meant to him. 

“Being a cadet, I feel like I represent the university in a very significant way. Not a lot of schools have a huge organization that’s as nationally known as the Corps. It is cool to be a part of something that’s been around for so long, carrying on old legacies and traditions, being a Guardian of Tradition and Keeper of the Spirit. Being those two things is very serious to me, and being able to exemplify those things everyday is something that I really wanted to immerse myself in. I wanted to fulfill this promise to my dad,” Jake said.

As a University Studies Leadership major and the Public Relations and Athletics Officer for Company D-1, Jake maintains a very busy schedule and has managed to overcome many challenges throughout his college career. Most notably, Jake transferred to Texas A&M in 2020 after beginning his journey at Tarleton State University. 

“Obviously, I would’ve loved to have come to A&M on my first try, but if I got the chance to go back and do it all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing. This is the path that I was supposed to take. I made some of my best friends at Tarleton State and even had some of them transfer with me into D-1. I didn’t get the “normal” Corps experience, but I get MY Corps experience, which is something I’m so grateful for. Initially, I was devastated when I didn’t get accepted into A&M. The spirit of Aggieland is real, and I’ve felt its impact throughout my whole life. There’s no way I wasn’t going to do whatever I could to get to the greatest university in the world,” Jake said.

With his senior year off to a strong start, Jake took time to reflect on why he chose to join the Corps. 

“I chose to join not because I wanted to pursue a military contract, but because I wanted to be a part of something greater than myself. It is the best decision that I have ever made, looking at who I am now. It is a challenge, but is so worth it in the ways that you will grow. The bonds I have made here are incomparable to anything I’ve ever experienced in the past. It is so much fun being able to represent Texas A&M in this way.”

The Corps of Cadets is home to many outstanding individuals, and Jake Worrell is a shining example. Through years of hard work, determination, and support from his loved ones, Jake has represented Texas A&M, the Corps, and his family well in all of his endeavors. Jake’s experience at the first march-in is symbolic of the Aggie family, its commitment to supporting one another, and the strength of the Spirit of Aggieland.

We are the Aggies, the Aggies are we. 

In Memory of Major Matthew Worrell ‘94. 

Story by: Robin Nelson ’22

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