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.
MAJ Daniel Szilagyi
Executive Officer/Assistant Professor of Military Science
szilagd@wfu.edu
336-758-5309
Major Dan Szilagyi joined the No Fear Battalion as the Executive Officer and Assistant Professor of Military Science in June 2025 after completing resident Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS. He is an Active U.S. Army Reserve (AGR) Logistics Officer with over a decade of military leadership and operational experience on the military and civilian side. A native of Syracuse, New York, MAJ Szilagyi earned his undergraduate degree from DeSales University and commissioned through the Lehigh University ROTC program in 2012. After serving on active duty until 2019, he transitioned to the U.S. Army Reserve, motivated by a continued commitment to public service, the camaraderie of military life, and the opportunity to explore new environments. Throughout his military career, MAJ Szilagyi has served in a wide range of assignments including 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDDAC), 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (USACAPOC), and First Army. His roles have included supporting combat operations in Afghanistan, facilitating medical transitions for Soldiers, and coordinating mobilizations for overseas deployments. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Supply Chain Management and Logistics from Liberty University. MAJ Szilagyi has been married for nine years and is the proud father of five children.
LT David Alepra
Patton Officer
aleprad@wfu.edu
336-758-5544
1LT David Alepra joined the No Fear Battalion in July of 2025. He was commissioned into Active Duty in May of 2022 as a Field Artillery Officer with a branch detail for Signal Corps following his Lieutenant time. He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems with concentrations in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics and a minor in History. Since commissioning, he has graduated from the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course and served as a Basic Training Platoon Leader for 1-31 FA BN at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He has also spent time as a HIMARS Platoon Leader and Assistant Operations Officer for the 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
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.
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.
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.
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 and son.