Learn Leadership from the Best Leaders

LTC Robert S. Levis

Professor of Military Science

LTC Robert Levis is a native of Chicago and was commissioned as a Finance officer through the ROTC program at the University of Iowa in 1987. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Iowa and a Masters of Business Administration from Syracuse University. He has held various command and staff positions serving in numerous locations across the United States as well as Panama, Germany, England, and the Middle East. LTC Levis served in Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Shield/Storm. His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4), and the Parachute Badge. His is married and has 4 children.

MAJ Paul Stock

Battalion Executive Officer

MAJ Stock is a Field Artillery officer with eight years experience teaching ROTC courses. He has a B.S. degree in Economics, a MBA degree, and a PhD in Economic Education. MAJ Stock has been a Battery XO, Battery Commander, Division Fire Support Officer, and a Corps Force Modernization Officer. His assignments include Fort Sill, Fort Hood, and Korea. MAJ Stock teaches the MS II (Sophomore) ROTC course.

MAJ Daniel Thiebaud

Recruiting Operations Officer

A 1989 graduate of Tarleton State University with a B.S. in Agribusiness, Major Thiebaud was branched active duty Army Aviation. Major Thiebaud is qualified in the UH-1, AH-1F, and the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters. He is also airborne and air assault qualified. He has been at Tarleton since 2003 and is the Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO) and MS I (Freshmen) Instructor. He has three children and resides in Dublin, TX.

MAJ Christopher Jay

Assistant Professor of Military Science (Central-Texas campus)

MAJ Jay enlisted in the Army in 1986 and served in Ranger and Special Forces units until his commissioning in 1995. As an officer, he has served as a Squadron Targeting Officer, Fire Direction Officer, Platoon Leader, Company Fire Support Officer, and a Special Forces Detachment Commander. His awards include the Expert Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, and the Bronze Star. He received his Bachelors degree in Biology from Texas State University. MAJ Jay is the Assistant Professor of Military Science at the Central-Texas campus in Killeen, TX.

MSG Lawrence Richardson

Senior Military Science Instructor (Central-Texas campus)

Master Sergeant Richardson entered Military service from Boca Raton, Florida in April of 1983. He received basic and advanced individual training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He has served Two overseas tours to Germany and his stateside assignments include Fort Hood and Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of the Bradley Master Gunner Course and the Advanced NCO Course. His highest Decoration is The Bronze Star medal for combat action during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. MSG Richardson is currently assigned as The Senior Military Instructor for the Tarleton State University ROTC program. He teaches Freshmen and Sophomore level ROTC courses at the Central-Texas campus in Killeen.

SFC Mark Patterson

Military Science Instructor

SFC Patterson is a Combat Engineer, MOS 12B4H. His military schooling includes the Advanced NCO Course, Basic NCO Course, Primary leadership Development Course, and Combat Lifesavers Course. His assignments include Germany, Fort Leonard Wood, Korea, and Fort Riley, Kansas. His awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Southwest Asia Service Medal, NCO Professional Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Korean Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (3), Army Service Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (4), Expert 16A2, Two combat strips, and Combat Action Badge. SFC Patterson served in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom II. SFC Patterson resides in Stephenville with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include studying piano and playing basketball.

Ms. Stacy Collier

Human Resource Administrator (Central-Texas campus)

Stacy is the Human Resource Administrator for the Tarleton State University – Central Texas campus in Killeen, TX. She and her husband, 1SG Glenn Collier, are native Texans and have two sons, Grant and Blake.

Mr. Richard Price

Human Resource Administrator

Mr. Troy Ross

Supply Technician

Mr. Ross joined the Army National Guard when he was 17 years old. He enlisted under the Split Training Option, so he went to Basic Training between his Junior and Senior years of high school. He went to Advanced Individual Training and Airborne School after he graduated from high school. His first unit was the 19th Special Forces Group. Mr. Ross has served with Special Forces, Engineers, and Aviators. He was also a recruiter for 2 ½ years. The majority of Mr. Ross’ military service was in the logistics and supply area. Mr. Ross was medically retired from the military in December 2004. He has been the Supply Technician at Tarleton State University since February 2005. He resides in Stephenville with his wife and 4 children.

Stephanie Wells

Department Secretary

Ms. Wells has ten years experience in the higher education environment as an Administrative Assistant. She has an Associates degree in Applied Science from Tarrant County College. Her family moved to the Stephenville area in June 2005.