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CLASS OF 2025
Will Burroughs – U.S. Navy
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Will grew up in Yuma, Arizona and graduated from Brown University in 2005 with an A.B. in Biology. Upon graduation, he taught Biology at Tolleson Union High School in Tolleson, Arizona as part of the Teach For America Phoenix Corps. Will then attended Notre Dame Law School and received his J.D. in 2010. Following Notre Dame, he started his career with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. In his most recent tour, he was assigned as the Deputy Assistant for Legal and Legislative Matters for the Office of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. His previous tours include serving as a deployed legal advisor over multiple deployments and serving as the Professional Development Officer for the Western Pacific. Will and his family enjoy exploring the Upper Valley, attempting to play tripod hockey, hiking, and snowboarding.
Connor Partlow – U.S. Navy
connor.j.partlow.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Connor grew up in Richmond, VA and graduated from the College of William & Mary with a B.B.A. in Finance. After graduation and a short stint on a dude ranch in Montana, he commissioned through OCS as a Surface Warfare Officer. Connor served as Gunnery Officer onboard USS Gravely (DDG 107) during her deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group One. He then fleeted up to Fire Control Officer and led USS Gravely through accelerated Air Warfare tactical certifications prior to deploying in support of Strike Force NATO in the Mediterranean, Baltic and Arctic seas. On deployment, Connor stood watch as Tactical Action Officer and Force Air Warfare Coordinator, directing all ship defenses and strike group air defenses, respectively. Before Tuck, he worked as a government contractor in Washington, D.C. In his free time, Connor enjoys exploring new countries, cycling, hiking, and skiing.
Vinnie Mauro – U.S. Navy
vincent.m.mauro.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Vinnie grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2014 with a B.S. in Oceanography. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Officer. After completing Navy Intelligence Officer Basic Course in Dam Neck, VA, Vinnie was assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence – Nimitz Operational Intelligence Center, in Washington, D.C. He worked for both the Current Intelligence Watch as well as the Cargo Team and focused on providing intelligence to aid global sanctions enforcement. Vinnie was then assigned to lead the intelligence department of newly established Naval Special Projects Aircraft in Jacksonville, FL. He conducted deployments to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. He was then assigned to his final active-duty unit at the Joint Analysis Center in Molesworth, England – the primary intelligence arm of U.S. European Command – where he served as a Senior Intelligence Watch Officer and Branch Chief to civilian analysts during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Vinnie is engaged to Grace, and they have a Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Teddy. He enjoys basketball, hockey, mountain biking, and snowboarding. Vinnie is also a professional freediving and spearfishing instructor and spends as much time in the water as possible, even in New Hampshire.
Zac Seeber – U.S. Air Force
charles.z.seeber.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Zac grew up in Charleston S.C. and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2017 with a B.S. in Management. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an Air Force Contracting Officer and assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing in Little Rock, Arkansas, from which he deployed to Kuwait. Further assignments included advising the Royal Saudi Air Force in Riyadh, as well as leading DCMA Denver’s Contracts Group as the military deputy. Zac is a graduate of SOCOM’s Ghost program, where he supported named operations in the Horn of Africa as well as Eastern Europe. During his free time, Zac enjoys running, snowboarding, and spending time with his Golden Retriever, Cooper.
Andrew Maillet – U.S. Army
andrew.maillet.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Andrew grew up in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2017 with a B.S. in Engineering Management. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an Infantry officer in the U.S. Army and attended the Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course and the Army’s Ranger School. Andrew was then assigned to 1-327th Infantry Battalion, 1st BDE, 101st Airborne Infantry Division at Fort Campbell, KY where he held the billets of rifle platoon leader, rifle company executive officer, and battalion logistics officer. While serving as a platoon leader Andrew deployed to Mosul, Iraq in 2019. He then attended the Maneuver Captain’s Career Course at Fort Moore, GA. Andrew was then assigned to the 8th BDE, U.S. Army Cadet Corps where he served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at California State University, Fullerton. Andrew enjoys cycling and hiking in the Upper Valley and cheering for all Philadelphia sports teams.
Owen Marsh – U.S. Army
owen.b.marsh.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Owen grew up in Ipswich, Massachusetts and graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2018 with a B.A. in International Relations. Upon graduation, he was commissioned into the U.S. Army and attended the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leaders Course at Fort. Sill, Oklahoma. Owen was then assigned to 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment (1-41 FA) in Fort Stewart, GA. While at Fort Stewart, Owen served as a Fire Support Officer for A Troop, 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, as a Platoon Leader and Executive Officer for C Battery, 1-41 FA, and as the Executive Officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3ID Division Artillery. While serving as Executive Officer for C/1-41, Owen rotated to Camp Hovey, Republic of Korea as part of the regionally aligned force to U.S. Pacific Command. Owen is proudly engaged to a future doctor and enjoys playing soccer, reading, and reminding everyone that Deflategate was based on junk science.
Chris Fay – U.S. Navy
christopher.a.fay.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Chris grew up in Concord, MA, and graduated from Boston College in 2010 with a B.S. in Management. After four years of working in financial services, Chris commissioned via OCS Newport, RI in February 2014 as a Naval Flight Officer. He attended flight school in Pensacola, FL and was selected to be an Electronic Warfare Officer in EA-18G Growlers. Chris spent 4.5 years at NAS Whidbey Island, WA with VAQ-129 and VAQ-139, during which time he deployed with Carrier Air Wing 17 aboard USS Nimitz in support of named operations in CENTCOM and INDOPACOM from May 2020-March 2021. He completed his active-duty commitment with a shore tour as a Naval Science Instructor at NROTC College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Chris is currently a Lieutenant in the US Navy Reserves and lives in Etna, NH with his wife and three kids. He enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, and playing hockey at Tuck.
Mike Carps – U.S. Marine Corps
michael.j.carps.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Mike grew up in Wadsworth, Ohio, and attended the United States Naval Academy. He graduated in 2014 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Ocean Engineering. Mike was commissioned as a Marine Corps pilot, completed flight school, and earned his wings in 2016. He flew the KC-130J out of Cherry Point, NC, and deployed to Europe and Africa. In 2020, he went to Pensacola, FL, to fly the T-6B and be a primary flight instructor for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Mike is married to Ryne and has two sons named Henry and Callan. Mike enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, and playing basketball.
Tyler Dale – U.S. Navy
tyler.dale.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Tyler grew up in Lemont, Illinois and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2017 with a B.S. in electrical engineering. After graduating, he was commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina, where he graduated with distinction and qualified to lead nuclear reactor operations. Afterwards, he was assigned to the fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN-772) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On Greeneville, Tyler led the reactor, auxiliary, and electrical divisions, eventually being promoted to the submarine’s assistant engineer. Additionally, he deployed to the Middle East and Western Pacific, leading missions as Officer of the Deck. At the conclusion of his deployments, Tyler was certified as a Naval Nuclear Engineer by Naval Reactors and the Department of Energy. After Greeneville, Tyler served as a department head and submarine liaison officer for Amphibious Squadron Seven based in San Diego, California. During his final months in the Navy, Tyler completed a final deployment to the Western Pacific, leading three warships comprising over 4,000 personnel as Battle Watch Captain. Tyler has a special needs Great Dane named Forrest and the two are featured on The Dodo. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys reading fantasy fiction, studying longevity science, hiking, and cooking.
John Kim – U.S. Army
john.kim.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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John was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to the US in 1997. He grew up in Baltimore, MD and graduated from Emory University in 2013 with a Bachelors in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he was commissioned into the U.S. Army Reserves and attended Signal Basic Officer Leader Course, subsequently being designated as a Signal platoon leader. He also began his civilian career in FP&A at WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. John was then assigned to 392nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion where he served as Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Company Commander. In 2019, he attended the Psychological Operations Captains Career Course, subsequently being designated as a PSYOP Detachment Officer and assigned to 15th Psychological Operations Battalion. After Discovery Inc., John transitioned to Consulting at EY where he held the role of Consulting Manager. John enjoys cooking, running, and reading. He is married to Hye Seon Park and had his wedding ceremony in South Korea. John speaks fluent English and conversational Korean. His favorite memory is spending his honeymoon in the Maldives.
Matthew Ouellette – U.S. Army
matthew.r.ouellette.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Matt grew up in Norfolk, MA and graduated from The United States Military Academy in 2018 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Upon graduation, he commissioned as a Military Intelligence Officer and attended Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Huachuca, AZ. Matt was then assigned to the 500th Military Intelligence Brigade – Theater at Fort Shafter, HI where he served as an Executive Officer, Deployable Intelligence Support Element OIC, and Ground SIGINT Detachment Commander. He took part in and led multiple operations across the Pacific Theater. Following his time in Hawaii, Matt completed a Skillbrige internship in Boston with BV Investment Partners prior to attending Tuck. Matt is recently engaged, plays on the AB hockey team, enjoys all things outdoors, and is a diehard Boston sports fan.
Christopher Jozwiak – U.S. Navy
christopher.m.jozwiak.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Christopher Jozwiak is a fifth generation Hoosier and native of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was commissioned as an Ensign from Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. Following his commissioning, Chris was assigned to Navy Information Operations Command Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His afloat assignments were to the Yokosuka, Japan based Destroyers, the USS LASSEN (DDG-82) and the USS BENFOLD (DDG-65), where he qualified as an Officer of the Deck Underway. On both ships, he was forward deployed to the Western Pacific. Chris was then assigned to Cyber Strike Activity 63 at Fort Meade, Maryland where he served as a Mission Commander and Team Lead in the Cyber National Mission Force. Chris was selected as a Defense Fellow to represent the Navy on Capitol Hill and later as a liaison to Capitol Hill for United States Cyber Command, where he represented Cyber Command in the Pentagon and in regular engagements with Members of Congress and their staffs in coordinating cyber policy. He graduated from Butler University Magnum Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish, and he holds a M.A. in Defense and Strategic Studies, with Distinction from the Naval War College. Chris, his wife Kayla, their son Michael, and daughter Rose currently reside in New Hampshire and love spending time together outdoors.
Joe Barrett – U.S. Navy
joseph.c.barrett.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Joe was born in San Diego, CA, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2018 with a B.S. in Political Science. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer and was stationed onboard USS SAN DIEGO (LPD-22). While attached to LPD-22, he served as the Main Propulsion Officer, Training Officer, and Visit Board Search and Seizure Officer. During this assignment, Joe deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, seeing service in Southeast Asia, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and other named operations. After four years attached to LPD-22, Joe was selected to return to Annapolis to teach Seamanship and Navigation during his final year on active duty. In his free time, Joe enjoys golf, trail running, watching Boston sports, and spending time with his family.
Jill Kamuzinzi – U.S. Army
jill.m.kamuzinzi.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Jill grew up in San Diego, California and graduated from the University of San Diego in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. In 2018, she went to Basic Training, followed by Officer Candidate school, and she was commissioned in the U.S. Army. In 2019, she attended the Ordnance Basic Officer Leader’s Course, where she met her now husband, Fred, and was subsequently designated as an Ordnance officer. Jill was then assigned to 299th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, KS where she held the position of maintenance platoon leader. Following her first position, she was assigned to F Forward Support Company, where she provided logistical support for the 1-7th Field Artillery Battalion and held the positions of maintenance control officer and company executive officer. Jill has conducted one deployment to South Korea (Camp Humphreys and Camp Casey). Jill is married to Fred (T’25), and they have one child. She enjoys activities with her family, traveling, wine tasting, hiking, tripod hockey, and snowboarding.
Fred Kamuzinzi – U.S. Army
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Fred was born in Uganda, Africa and lived most of his life in Maine and Pennsylvania and graduated from West Point in 2018 with a B.S. in Engineering Management. Upon graduation, he received a commission as an Ordnance Officer. In 2019 following BOLC in Fort Lee Virginia, Fred was assigned to 82nd Engineer Battalion as a platoon leader. Fred would serve as Maintenance Control Officer following his time as a Platoon Leader while serving 11 months in Korea. In 2021, Fred moved to 5th Squadron 4th Cavalry Regiment to serve as Executive Officer. Prior to leaving the military, Fred served his final year as the Brigade Transportations Officer at 299th Brigade Support Battalion. Fred is married to Jill Kamuzinzi who also served as an Army Officer in the same branch. The two have a daughter born in 2021 and his family enjoys exploring the Upper Valley, traveling internationally or domestically, and trying new restaurants and events.
Morgan Rennekamp – U.S. Army
morgan.rennekamp.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Morgan grew up in Beaverton, Oregon and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2016 with a B.S. in Psychology. Upon graduation, she was commissioned in the U.S. Army as an Adjutant General (AG) Officer and attended the Adjutant General Basic Officer Leadership Course where she graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate. Morgan was then assigned to Wheeler Army Airfield, HI where she served as the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Deputy Brigade S1 and the Squadron S1 for the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th CAB. She was then assigned to Schofield Barracks, HI and served as the Battalion S1 for the 65th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2IBCT. In 2021 she attended the Adjutant General Captains Career Course where she graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate of her class. She was then assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA where she served as the Rear Detachment Commander. Morgan is currently still Active Duty and will return to the Army and be stationed as an Assistant Professor of Management at the United States Military Academy upon graduating from Tuck. Morgan is married to CPT Collin Pratt of St Louis, MO. Morgan enjoys baking, outdoor activities, and movies.
Billy O’Brien – U.S. Navy
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Billy grew up in West Roxbury, MA and graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2013 with a B.A. in Spanish and Pre-Medicine. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S. Navy and attended Naval Flight Training, subsequently being designated as a Helicopter Pilot. Billy was then assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Nine in Norfolk, VA where he served as the Standardization (NATOPS) Officer, Search and Rescue Officer, and Avionics Division Officer. While there, he completed a 2017 deployment onboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier supporting Operation INHERENT RESOLVE and accrued over 1,000 flight hours. He then took orders to Naval Intelligence Activity (Pentagon) where he served as a Foreign Attaché Liaison, facilitating engagements between allied navies and senior U.S. Navy leadership, to include the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations. While in D.C., he also served as a White House Military Social Aide providing direct support to the President of the United States and facilitating diplomatic protocol at White House events over the course of two administrations. Billy is married to his wife, Elizabeth, and they have one daughter, Ginny. In his free time, Billy enjoys playing hockey, golf, skateboarding, watching the Bruins, and spending time with his family.
John Malmquist – U.S. Army
john.a.malmquist.tu25@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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John grew up in an Army family moving around and ultimately graduating from West Point in 2015 with a B.S. in Economics. Upon graduation, he commissioned in the U.S. Army as a Signal Officer and completed the Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Gordon, GA. John was then assigned to the Soutwest Asia RHN in the 160th Signal Brigade in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait where he served as a platoon leader. He was then assigned to 1-319 AFAR, 3BCT, 82nd ABN DIV at Fort Liberty, NC where he served as a Battalion Signal Officer. John then completed the Signal Captains Career Course in Fort Gordon, GA as the distinguished honor graduate. He was then assigned as an assistant operations officer to the 516th Signal Brigade in Fort Shafter, Hawaii. John was selected to serve on a one-year individual augmentation as the Deputy Director for Joint Communications in the Special Operations Task Force – North and West Africa out of Baumholder, Germany. He was then selected to serve as a Company Commander for Bravo Company, 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 516th Signal Brigade at Helemano Military Reservation, Hawaii. John enjoys running, hiking, skiing, reading, and is a member of the Tuck 2025 Band.
Nolan Mayhew – U.S. Air Force
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Nolan Mayhew, a native of Texarkana, TX, grew up in Colorado Springs, CO. He started his educational journey at the United States Air Force Academy, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in English and was named the Class Outstanding Student in English. Nolan furthered his education with a Master of Arts in English from Pennsylvania State University, exploring the relationship between American soldiers and disability in his thesis. Following his academic endeavors, Nolan entered the U.S. Air Force, where he served in roles such as the Installation Deployment Officer at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, managing significant deployment programs. He also deployed in support of Special Operations Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve in Kuwait and Iraq, integrating operational contract support and managing multimillion-dollar contracts. Nolan then separated from the Air Force and transitioned to Capitol Hill as the National Security Advisor for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. He was integral in the formation and passage of bipartisan legislation focusing on national security and veterans' affairs, particularly air and missile defense and strategic critical mineral procurement. In Washington, D.C., Nolan met his remarkable wife, Mindi. They relish moments spent watching documentaries and cherish time with family dispersed throughout the U.S.
CLASS OF 2026
Adam Johnson - U.S. Air Force
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Adam grew up in Hamilton, Massachusetts and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2016 with a B.S. in History. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an Air Force Intelligence officer and enrolled at King’s College London where he obtained his M.A. in War Studies. He was then assigned to the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing where he deployed to Qatar to take part in Operation Inherent Resolve’s anti-ISIS operations in Iraq and Syria. Before leaving military service, Adam supported the Air Force’s acquisition of next-generation cyber hardware and software at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. In his free time, Adam enjoys skiing, trail running, and discovering the natural beauty of New England.
Maclean (Mac) Lalor - U.S. Army
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Mac grew up in Needham, Massachusetts. He commissioned as an infantry officer in 2015 after graduating from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. in Management. He was first assigned to 1-503 IN in Vicenza, Italy where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader from 2016-2018. Following his initial assignment, Mac served in 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment in Tacoma, Washington and completed two combat deployments to the Middle East. Following the Captains Career Course, Mac served in 25th ID in Hawaii as a Rifle Company Commander in 2IBCT. Mac spent his final two years on active duty Army as the commander of the Army’s Jungle School in Wahiawa, HI. Mac has a wife and three kids. He plays A/B hockey, enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with family.
Andrew Heiny - U.S. Army
andrew.j.heiny.tu26@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Andrew was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado and is a 2014 graduate of the United States Military at West Point where he earned a B.S. in International Relations and commissioned as an Infantry Officer. Upon commissioning, he was first assigned to Fort Bragg, NC, where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader and Scout Platoon Leader in the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2016, Andrew was selected to serve in the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Here, he would lead a Ranger Rifle Platoon and deploy to Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
In 2019, Andrew attended the Special Forces Qualification Course, earning the Green Beret in 2021. As a Green Beret, he led a Special Forces Detachment (Alpha) in the 10th Special Forces Group, specializing in combat diving operations and deploying to Europe. Subsequently, he served in a joint intelligence task force before concluding his service in July 2024.
Presently, Andrew is enrolled at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business alongside his wife, Kayla. He enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing in the Upper Valley.
Andrew Johnson - U.S. Navy
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Andrew grew up in Westford, MA and is a 2012 graduate of The George Washington University where he completed a dual B.A. in History and International Affairs. He earned his Wings of Gold in 2014 and reported to VFA-213 Blacklions in 2016 where he completed a combat deployment onboard USS George H.W. Bush as part of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Andrew is a 2019 graduate of the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), and he served as a Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor and the west coast’s Close Air Support subject matter expert at Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific. He then reported to VFA-41 Black Aces as the Training Officer where he deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2022 before concluding his active service as the Strike Operations Officer at Carrier Air Wing Nine.
In their free time, Andrew and his partner Samantha enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, Tripod hockey and touring breweries around the world.
Michael Ford - U.S. Navy
michael.w.ford.tu26@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Michael grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, and graduated from Villanova University in 2018 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. After graduation, he was commissioned into the United States Navy and completed the Navy Nuclear Power Training Pipeline, qualifying to lead nuclear reactor operations. Assigned to the fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN-780) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, he led the reactor laboratories division and served as assistant engineer. He completed a successful seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific, leading missions as Officer of the Deck, and was certified as a Naval Nuclear Engineer by Naval Reactors and the Department of Energy. Following his time on the Missouri, Michael established the Naval Submarine School Detachment Kittery at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he set up a fully functional training facility and trained four homeported crews in advanced nuclear power operations and submarine tactics. Michael and his wife, Emily, are proud dog parents to Millie, frequent farmers markets across the Upper Valley, and are avid runners.
Tanner Dasso - U.S. Marine Corps
tanner.dasso.tu26@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Tanner grew up in Springfield, MA, and graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2017 with a B.S. in marine engineering. After graduation, he was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps and was assigned as a logistics officer. He was then assigned to the 1st Marine Corps Logistics Group aboard Camp Pendleton, CA. He most recently served as the Officer Selection Officer in Albany, NY, where he was responsible for recruiting across numerous college campuses. In their free time, Tanner and his wife, Amy, enjoy running, golfing, hiking, and cooking dinner together.
Axel Lunbeck - U.S. Marine Corps
axel.j.lunbeck.tu26@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Axel was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2015 with a B.A. in political science. He commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps and was assigned to Flight School in Pensacola, Florida. Upon graduation, he went to San Diego, California and flew AH-1Z Attack Helicopters for seven years, ending as a Weapon and Tactics Instructor. During that time, he completed two rotations to Okinawa, Japan as part of the Unit Deployment Program and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Of middling ability in skiing, rock climbing, sailing, free diving, and woodworking, Axel fills his time exploring the Upper Valley and trying new hobbies.
JB Cohen - U.S. Army
john.b.cohen.tu26@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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JB grew up near Seattle, Washington and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2019 with a degree in International Relations. After West Point, JB branched Armor and spent just over 5 years in the Army. He was assigned to Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington state and served in a variety of roles in 2-2 SBCT’s Cavalry Squadron. During that time JB participated in a rotation to Camp Hovey, South Korea as well as numerous training exercises at the Yakima and National Training Centers. In his free time JB enjoys running, reading, and yelling at Seattle sports teams through the TV.
Tom Haliday - U.S. Navy
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Tom grew up in northern Virginia and graduated from Duke University in 2019 with a B.S. in economics and a B.A. in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Arabic concentration). After graduation, he was selected for the Surface Warfare community and reported to Norfolk, Virginia for training. After completion of training, he served as a division officer across two different amphibious war ships, the USS San Antonio and the USS Carter Hall, out of Hampton Roads, working in operations and deck department. He completed two deployments, both to the Mediterranean and Middle East, as well as numerous bilateral operations with allied militaries. Tom lives with his wife, Kristen, and enjoys working out, snowboarding, and watching Duke Basketball.
Zackary White - U.S. Navy
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Zackary is a native of Everett, Washington. He graduated from Norwich University in 2017 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and subsequently commissioned as a submarine officer. After completing nuclear power school, he re-designated to the Civil Engineer Corps and spent 3 years aboard Naval Air Station Lemoore, acting as the Assistant Public Works Officer, overseeing the base utilities and maintenance. After Lemoore, he moved to Marine Base Quantico and served as a Construction Manager. Zackary is married to Katelyn, and together they have 2 boys, Russell (4 years old) and Jason (3 year old). In his free time, he enjoys long distance running and hiking.
Alex Dube - U.S. Coast Guard
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Alex is originally from York, Maine. She graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Government. During her first tour, she led fisheries conservation law enforcement and counter-narcotics missions on board Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba, homeported in Boston, MA. Then, she directed oil spill clean-ups and coordinated search and rescue missions at Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. Next, she served at the White House Military Office, where she planned presidential events and managed top-secret programs in support of the President, Vice President, and Senior Executive Staff. Finally, she led maritime safety and security missions at Coast Guard Sector Boston. Alex is pursuing her MBA from Tuck as a transition pathway to the private sector. She and her husband, Garrett, enjoy exploring the Upper Valley with their two kids, Clara (4) and Connor (2.5).
Craig Thomas - U.S. Army
william.c.thomas.tu26@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Craig grew up in Bradenton, Florida and earned a B.A. in Economics from Davidson College in 2019. He commissioned from Army ROTC as a Signal Officer; after completing training in Augusta, Georgia he was assigned to Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He served as a Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer for the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN) and was recognized as the 2022 Fort Carson Junior Officer of the Year. His next assignment was in Columbia, South Carolina where he served as a Company Executive Officer and as the Battalion Operations Officer (S3) for a Basic Combat Training (BCT) battalion.
Craig left the Army as a Captain in 2023 and worked as an Operations Manager at Amazon before starting his MBA at Tuck. In his free time, he enjoys reading, hiking, and attempting to learn winter sports.
Daniel Castro - U.S. Army
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Daniel was raised in Los Angeles, California, and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in management. Upon commissioning as an Infantry Officer, he was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he served as both a rifle platoon leader and a heavy weapons platoon leader. Later, he took on the role of executive officer for an Anti-Tank company. Following his time in Colorado, Daniel was selected to command a BCT company in Columbia, South Carolina, ahead of attending the Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC). He spent his final year in the Army as a company commander before choosing to pursue an MBA at Tuck.
Outside of his professional life, Daniel is a devoted husband, a proud father to one son, and the owner of two dogs. In his free time, he enjoys weightlifting, camping, snowboarding, and making the most of his time with family.
John Pashby - U.S. Navy
john.j.pashby.tu26@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Jack Pashby graduated from North Carolina State University in 2019 with both a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Nuclear Engineering. After his studies, he was commissioned as a Naval Officer and began training in the Navy's Nuclear Power Program in Charleston, SC. Upon completing his training, he was assigned to the USS San Francisco (SSN 711), where he led nuclear, mechanical, and electrical testing during its transformation into a Moored Training Ship (MTS).
Jack later earned his Naval Nuclear Engineer qualification, a joint certification issued by the Department of the Navy and the Department of Energy. He was promoted to Shift Engineer on MTS 711, managing a crew of 200 and overseeing nuclear operations, training, and certifications. In the final year of his tour, Jack served as the ship's Chemical and Radiological Controls Assistant, responsible for long-term maintenance planning and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory requirements.
Outside of his professional life, Jack enjoys playing the violin, collecting coins, gardening, and spending time outdoors. He and his wife, Lexie, share their home with their dog, Ellie.
Brooke VanRosendael - U.S. Army
brooke.e.vanrosendael.tu26@tuck.dartmouth.edu
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Brooke is a native of Portland, Maine. She holds a BSBA in Finance and an MS in Accounting from Suffolk University. After completing her graduate studies, she attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC, followed by Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA, where she was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Brooke has completed two overseas assignments to the Middle East and West Africa, where she trained alongside the Jordanian and Moroccan armies. Currently, she serves as a Civil Affairs Officer, holding the roles of Company Commander and Jumpmaster at Fort Liberty, NC. In the civilian sector, Brooke has experience in trade audit at BNY Mellon and most recently worked as a Consulting Manager at PwC. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with her golden retriever, Rosie
Matthew Whitcomb - U.S. Army
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Matt grew up in Massena, NY. He graduated from West Point in 2017 with a BS in Systems Engineering. Following graduation, he served as an Infantry Officer in the Army. During his first assignment at 2nd BDE “Strike”, 101st Airborne Division, he served as a light infantry platoon leader and company executive officer. Following the 101st, Matt served in the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard” as the leader of the Honor Guard’s Presidential Escort.
Matt left the Army in 2022 and worked for 2 years as an associate at McKinsey and Company prior to coming to Tuck. In his spare time, Matt enjoys coaching boxing, playing blues harmonica for the Tuck 26 Band, tripod hockey, snowboarding, and cruising the Upper Valley on his motorcycle.
Jordan Wood - U.S. Army
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Jordan graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2016 with a B.S. in Economics. Upon graduation he commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Field Artillery. Jordan attended the Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Jordan’s first assignment was in 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado. While in 3rd Brigade, 4ID Jordan served as a Fire Support Officer, Fire Direction Officer, and Platoon Leader. In 2020, Jordan departed Fort Carson to complete the Captain’s Career Course at Fort Sill. Upon completion of the course and promoting to captain, Jordan reported to the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas. While a part of the 1st Armored Division he served as Battalion Fire Support Officer, Battalion Fire Direction Officer, Paladin Battery Commander, and Headquarters and Headquarters Battery Commander for the 1st Armored Division Artillery.
Jordan is married to his wife, Caroline, and his two kids. In his free time, Jordan enjoys wood working, CrossFit, sports, and holds a Private Pilot’s License.
Matthew Sindelar - U.S. Air Force
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Matthew grew up in New Bremen, Ohio, and enlisted in the Air Force after high school. He studied Mandarin Chinese at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, and served as an airborne cryptologic linguist with the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron onboard the EC-130 Compass Call. In 2013, Matthew was selected for a temporary duty assignment to represent the Air Force as an athlete on the All-Air Force National Men’s Volleyball Team and later represented the U.S. Armed Forces as a middle blocker on the All-Armed Forces National Men’s Volleyball Team.
After completing his enlistment, Matthew attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated cum laude with a degree in Chinese and Economics. While at Dartmouth, he also competed on the Division I track and field team, earning podium finishes in the decathlon at the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Ivy League Championships.
Post-Dartmouth, he joined PwC’s Forensics and Investigations team, specializing in global corporate intelligence. His work focused on providing insights into anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance, human rights violations, and white-collar crimes, shaping strategic direction for clients around the world. Outside of his professional career, Matthew serves on the board of directors for the Gay and Lesbian International Track and Field Association (GLITA), promoting diversity and inclusion in the sport. He also continues to compete internationally, having most recently participated in the 2023 International Gay Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, and the 2024 EuroGames in Vienna, Austria, winning the overall gold medals in the High Jump and the 110 High-Hurdles at both events.
Christian Eckhardt - U.S. Army
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Christian grew up in Underhill, VT. He graduated from West Point in 2015 with a BS in Geospatial Information Science and commissioned into the Infantry. His first assignment was in 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, HI where he served as rifle platoon leader and reconnaissance platoon leader. He subsequently served as the operations officer for the U.S. Army Jungle School. Following graduation from the Maneuver Captain’s Careers Course he served as a Ranger instructor at Camp Rudder, FL. Christian then became a Functional Area 40 – Space Operations and joined the space team in the G3 at U.S. Army Pacific Headquarters at Fort Shafter, HI. He enjoys writing, painting, and being outside.
Hardy Merrill - U.S. Army
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Hardy was raised in New Hampshire and Vermont. He graduated magna cum laude with a BA in history from University of New Hampshire in 2011. After commissioning into the Army Infantry, he served in 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, HI. He served as a rifle platoon leader, company executive officer, and assistant operations officer.
Hardy attended the Army Special Forces Qualification Course in 2016 and earned his Green Beret in 2018. He subsequently deployed to Afghanistan with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) as the deputy chief of operations. In 2020, Hardy led a Special Forces team in Ukraine. Hardy left the Army in 2023 and spent a year at a pharma start up – Pirouette Medical Inc. before matriculating at Tuck School of Business in 2024.
He spends his free time tinkering with his campervan, mountain biking, and skiing.
Jason Gaines - U.S. Army
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Jason grew up in Cheverly, MD. He graduated from Morehouse College with a B.S. in biology in 2013, where he commissioned into the U.S. Army as a Logistics Officer. Upon commissioning, he served as a platoon leader at Ft. Lee, Virginia. Pivoting to the U.S. Army Reserve until separating, Jason concurrently pursued his lifelong passion of healthcare and obtained his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Mercer University in 2018. Post-Mercer, he completed his post-doctoral fellowship at Eli Lilly and Company in Corporate Affairs before completing a variety of roles spanning from marketing to business development. In his free time, you can find Jason mentoring underserved youth, trying new winter sports in the Upper Valley, and finding the best cigar and bourbon pairing.
Tali Makovsky - Israeli Defense Forces
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"Tali grew up in Kiryat Shmona, Israel. She served as a Logistics Non-Commissioned Officer in the IDF between 2015 – 2017. She served in Havat HaShomer basic military training base that focuses on training young male soldiers who come from fractured backgrounds. The most rewarding part of her military service was to witness young soldiers overcome the challenges, acquire aspirations and ambition, and succeed in their life journey.
Following her military service, she attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, majoring in Economics and Statistics. Tali spent two years working as a business analyst at Fidelity Investments on their Asset Management Technology team prior to her enrollment at Tuck.
In her free time, you will find her hiking, kayaking, or exploring some random brewery. "