Cadre & Staff

LTC John Flach
Professor of Military Science
flachj@wfu.edu
336-758-5541

Lieutenant Colonel John Flach joined the No Fear Battalion as the Professor of Military Science in July 2023.  He is an active-duty Infantry Officer in the US Army.  Originally from Dallas, Texas, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and has served as a leader in the military since 2007.  LTC Flach enjoys the Army because of the public service, the chance to solve challenging problems while working closely with others and most importantly the opportunity to develop future leaders.  During his Army career, he served in the 82nd Airborne Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, and the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade.  In these units he has supported humanitarian assistance missions in Haiti, combat operations in Iraq, armistice operations in the Republic of Korea, and Foreign Security Force training in Djibouti.  He also completed a Masters of Business Administration at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.  LTC Flach has been married for 14 years and has three daughters who love that their dad is a Soldier.

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MSG Francisco Santiago
Senior Military Instructor
santiagf@wfu.edu
336-758-4546

Master Sergeant Francisco Santiago Jr. is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and he enlisted in the Army in October 2000. He attended basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

MSG Santiago has a son, Francisco (8).

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CPT Chelsea Jackson
Executive Officer
cjackson@wfu.edu
336-758-5836

Captain Chelsea Jackson joined the No Fear Battalion in January 2023.  She is an Active Guard Reserve Logistics Officer.  Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, she received her commission after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Southern Indiana in 2015.  She has served in the National Guard and the Reserves while teaching 6^th grade until 2021 when she joined the AGR program.  She has served in positions such as Platoon Leader, Training Officer, Executive Officer, and Company Commander.  Her career has taken her all over the U.S. and even to Korea.

CPT Jackson is happily married to her husband George and they have two kids.  She enjoys coaching her kids sports teams and traveling in her free time. 

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CPT Collin Babauta
Assistant Professor of Military Science/Patton Lieutenant
babautc@wfu.edu
336-758-5544

CPT Collin Babauta commissioned into Active Duty in December of 2019 as an Infantry Officer through the University of Guam with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor of Public Administration and Military Science. He was born in Misawa Air Base, Japan but was raised in Lompoc, CA. He comes from a family with four generations of military service still serving but is the only Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course, U.S. Army Airborne School and Site Exploitation Course. Prior to serving at Wake Forest University, he held positions as a Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) Cadet in the Scout/Sniper Platoon in the Guam Army National Guard, Training Specialist at the Infantry School concentrating on Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAs), Heavy Weapons Platoon Leader, Battalion AS4 and the Battalion Unit Movements Officer in 2-503D Infantry Battalion (ABN) located in Vicenza, Italy.

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MAJ Marcus Hamilton
Reserve Liaison
hamiltmt@wfu.edu
336-758-5836

MAJ Graham Jeal
Foreign Liaison Officer
jealgr21@wfu.edu
984-242-5585

MAJ Graham Jeal is a Royal Armoured Corps Officer who commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2010-11 into the Royal Tank Regiment as a British Army Regular Challenger II Tank Officer. He is currently serving with the Royal Wessex Yeomanry in the British Army Reserve.

MAJ Jeal has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of York, UK, and a master’s in business administration from Wake Forest University. CPT Jeal has represented England, The Combined Services, and The British Army at palma target rifle shooting. He is also an avid Skier and Sailor who has completed a trans-Atlantic crossing.

MAJ Jeal is married to his wife Lena, and welcomed their second child in November of 2024.

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Mr. Rick Alexander
Human Resource Assistant
ralexand@wfu.edu
336-758-5308

Mr. Alexander is a retired Army Field Artillery NCO and has been with the U. of Virginia/Liberty U. and the Wake Forest Army ROTC programs since his retirement in 2007. He is responsible for the Cadet enrollment, contracting, and commissioning and is always glad to speak with current and potential Cadets and their families.

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Mr. Shane Minsch
LOGTECH
minschs@wfu.edu
336-758-5542

Mr. Minsch served in the USMC as a Combat Engineer and Army National Guard as an AGR Supply and Logistics NCO. He retired from service in 2021. He spends his free time with his wife and dog, Holly, who you may see around the office. 

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Mr. Lewis Parker
Recruitment Operations Officer
parkerle@wfu.edu
336-758-5446

Mr. Parker served in the Army 22 years and retired in 2019 as a Master Sergeant.  In the Army, he served as a Human Resource Specialist, Drill Sergeant, Recruiter, and a Retention Manager.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Business and Religion.  Mr. Parker was born and raised in Suffolk, VA where most of his family still resides.  He is a student of history, world religions and politics.  

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Ms. Allison Ragon
Academic Coordinator
ragona@wfu.edu
336-758-5836

Allison comes to Wake Forest with over 15 years experience working with college students. She served as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of First-Year Experience at Lehigh University and worked at Elon University in Residence Life. In her free time she enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with her husband, son and their dogs.

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