School Year 2025-2026 Cadet Staff

C/LTC Braden Evans

The Battalion Commander (Bn CDR) commands the battalion under the supervision of the Senior Army Instructor, MAJ Redfearn, and the Army Instructor, Command Sergeant Major Batts. The CDR is responsible for all that the battalion does or fails to do. The CDR is also responsible for the training, administration, discipline, morale, esprit de corps, and the performance of the Highlander battalion. The CDR sets the example for the Battalion in appearance, attitude, conduct, bearing, tact, discipline, and performance.

C/MAJ James Culbertson

The Cadet Battalion (BN) Executive Officer (XO) is the Chief of Staff. The XO supervises, directs, and coordinates the cadet battalion staff to prevent overlapping efforts and to ensure that the battalion commander's desires are understood and achieved. The XO keeps the staff informed of the commander's policies and keeps the cadet Battalion Commander informed of the status of the projects that have been assigned to the staff. The cadet BN XO assumes command of the battalion in the absence of the cadet Battalion Commander.

C/CSM Scott Mahrer

The Battalion (BN) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) is the Battalion's senior Non-Commisioned Officer (NCO). The BN CSM is the Battalion Commander's senior advisor concerning all NCOs and enlisted cadets' matters within the battalion. The BN CSM makes recommendations to the Battalion Commander concerning promotions, reductions, awards and any problems encountered within the battalion. The BN CSM is responsible for the training and coordination of the Color Guards and for convening the Cadet of the Quarter Board.

The Battalion S1 (Adjutant), is the administrative assistant to the battalion commander. The S1 prepares and publishes any orders necessary for the operation of the Highlander Battalion. The S1 also maintains the records and personal files on all cadets. The S1 performs other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff.

C/2LT Elizabeth Renfro

​The Battalion S2 (Security), is responsible for all security for the battalion. The S2 is responsible for security and accountability of high value items and weapons. The S2 is also responsible for signing weapons in and out of the arms room.

C/PFC Natalie Fassett

​The Battalion S3 (Operations ​and Training), prepares the weekly training schedule, inspect cadet training for compliance and maintain the training portion of the cadet records. The S3 is responsible for the preparation and publication of all training schedules and training reports to include operation orders and movement orders.

C/CPT Izabel Garcia

​​​​The Battalion S4 (Logistics) is responsible for the maintenance, record-keeping, issue, and turn-in of all U.S. Government property. The S4 creates and maintains the JROTC Clothing and Equipment Record for each cadet and ensures that they have all the necessary items required for the uniform. The S4 conducts periodic inventories of the supplies and equipment in the supply room and maintains the supply room in a neat and orderly fashion at all times.

The Battalion S5 (Public Relations and Historian), is responsible for publishing the monthly cadet newsletter in order to keep parents and the school administration informed of the activities of the battalion and for coordinating with the local newspapers and the school newspaper of noteworthy articles. The S5 is responsible for developing the battalion's recruiting plan for the upcoming year. The S5 is also responsible for maintaining the unit history and production of the 'End of Year' video. The S5 keeps the bulletin boards updated and is also responsible for the battalion's social media and website.

C/2LT Jasmine Kirksey

The Battalion S6 (Special Projects), is responsible coordinating, organizing, setup and managing the Annual Battalion Awards Ceremony and special projects that come about throughout the school year.