Cadre
Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer A. Miller
Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer Miller is from Monticello, Iowa, and is a distinguished military graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison ROTC program. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Edgewood College in Madison, WI, and subsequently earned a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University.
LTC Miller completed her critical care specialty course at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Fort Lewis, WA, in 2010. Her professional assignments include serving as a MED/SURG and ER staff nurse at MAMC, Officer in Charge of the Urgent Care Clinic at MAMC, Virtual Behavior Health Case Manager at Fort Richardson, Alaska, and Emergency Department Team Leader at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX. She worked as a White House Nurse under several administrations from 2015 to 2018 in Washington, D.C. Additional roles include Chief of Clinical Operations for the 16th Hospital Center and Commander of the 240th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment at Fort Bragg, NC, The Joint Commission Fellow at Oakbrook Terrace, IL, and Director of Quality and Safety at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. In 2011, she deployed with the 10th Combat Support Hospital, serving at Camp Bastion in the NATO Role 3 hospital.
LTC Miller has completed Airborne School, the AMEDD Basic Officer Leader’s Course, Critical Care Course, Air Force Flight Nurse Course, Joint En Route Care Course, MAYO Austere Medicine Course, AMEDD Captain’s Career Course, and CGSC Intermediate Level Education. Her awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), Overseas Service Ribbon, Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation (1 OLC), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO ISAF Service Medal, Vice Presidential Service Badge, Presidential Service Badge, and Parachutist Badge.
LTC Miller is married to John Miller, a physical therapist who previously served as an Army Infantry Officer for eight years. They have two children, Eleanor (8) and Maggie (6).
MAJ Matthew Lawson
Major Matthew Lawson is from Charleston, SC, and is a graduate of The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina ROTC program. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from The Citadel and subsequently earned a Master of Arts in Global Affairs, Conflict and Security Studies from George Mason University. Major Lawson completed his Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC) at Ft. Lee, VA, in 2010.
His professional assignments include serving as a Maintenance Control Officer, Distribution Platoon Leader, Transportation Platoon Leader, and SSA Warehouse Manager with the 1st Infantry Division at Ft. Riley, KS, including supporting Operation Enduring Freedom 12-13 (OEF 12-13). After his initial release from Active Duty in 2014, Major Lawson continued to serve in strategic and tactical roles within the Nuclear Counterproliferation field under the Nuclear Disablement Teams, Consequence Management Unit, and as the Commander of the 357 Chemical Company Hazardous Response. From 2018-2023, Major Lawson served as the BDE Assistant S-4 and the S-4 for the 1189th Transportation Surface Brigade in N. Charleston, SC. From 2023 to 2026, Matthew continued his service as the Deputy G4 for the 412th Theater Engineer Command, a two-star-level command in Vicksburg, MS. He has completed Airborne School, Sling Load Certifiers Course, Logistics Captain’s Career Course, and CGSC Intermediate Level Education. He married Hannah Lawson in 2019, and they have five children: Oliva (19), Sam (17), Eleanor (7), Ruby (5) and Astrid (3).
CPT Ty Tucker
1LT Ty Tucker grew up in Stromsburg, NE. He graduated from Wayne State College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Art Education. He enlisted into the Nebraska National Guard in 2002 as a Chemical Specialist with the 173rd Chemical Company out of Nebraska City, NE. In 2006 he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 06-08 as a Convoy Commander with the 754th Chemical Company out of O’Neill, NE. Upon returning from deployment from Iraq then SGT Tucker finished his college degree and took a temporary full-time position with the 1/209th Regional Training Institute in Ashland, NE teaching Basic Leadership Course with the National Guard. In 2012 he accepted his first full-time position with the 72nd Civil Support Team out of Lincoln, NE working closely with local, state, and federal first responders. In 2019, he attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned into the Nebraska National Guard as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Officer on May 4, 2020. His first assignment as an officer was as the Operations Officer with the 72nd Civil Support Team where he stayed until joining the Creighton Army ROTC team in July of 2023.
His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Metal, Army Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Air and Space Achievement Metal, Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Metal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 3), Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge- Driver Wheeled Vehicle.
He is married to the former Anne Willis of O’Neill, Nebraska and they have eight children together: Mya (15), Adalyn (13), Wesley (11), Amelia (9), Olivia (7), Elliott (4), Leah (2) & Felicity (1). In his spare time he enjoys a good DIY project and is a board game enthusiast.
CPT Robert (Rob) Felix
Rob Felix studied Civil Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upon graduation. Throughout his military career, Rob has served in a variety of leadership and operational assignments, including Platoon Leader with the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Vicenza, Italy; Company Commander of the 510th Engineer Company at Fort Hood, Texas; and Company Commander of the Omaha Recruiting Company in Omaha, Nebraska. He also deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Rob and his wife, Mary, have two daughters, Elliana (3) and Allyson (1). Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and working out.
SFC Chad Fields
Chad Fields is originally from Loveland, OH, and enlisted as an Infantryman during his senior year of High School in 2006. He attended and graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, GA. Previous duty assignments include: First Sergeant, A Co, 2-3 IN REG, 1-2 SBCT, JBLM, WA; Platoon Sergeant, C Co, 2-3 IN REG, 1-2 SBCT, JBLM, WA; Senior Drill Sergeant, C Co, 2-13 IN REG, Fort Jackson, SC; Rifle Squad Leader, C Co, 1-506 IN REG, 4th BCT, Fort Campbell, KY; Team Leader, A Co, 1-505 PIR, 3rd BCT, Fort Bragg, NC; Scout, B Trp, 38 CAV, 504th BFSB, Fort Hood, TX.
He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2008-2009, and twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom between 2011-2013.
He is a graduate of Senior Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Basic Leaders Course, Drill Sergeant School, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Advanced Situational Awareness Basic Course, Unit Armorers Course, and Combatives Level One.
His awards and decorations include Army Commendation Medal (7th Award), Army Achievement Medal (12th Award), Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Award (2nd Award), Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 3), Army Service Ribbon, Over Seas Ribbon (Numeral 2), NATO Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge.
He is married to Samantha, and they have two children: Everett and Theodore.
Mr. Jon Tomsen
Mr. Jon Tomsen currently serves as a Military Science Instructor for Creighton University's Army ROTC program as a contractor supporting Freshman cadets.
Mr. Tomsen grew up in Minden, NE. He enlisted as an Engineer in the U.S. Army Reserves during his senior year of High School in 1988. Upon completion of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, he attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. In 1998, he also graduated with a Master of Science degree in Animal Science with a specialty in Genetics. He deployed in 1991 for Operation Desert Storm and in 2004 for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Mr. Tomsen has served as a Crane Operator at the 295th OD CO and 1012th QM CO, RFTL Section Chief at the 295th OD CO, a Senior Ammo NCO and First Sergeant for the 320th OD BN, Chief Ammo NCO at the 103rd ESC, CSM at the 530th MP BN, SGM at USARE-DISA, G7 SGM at the 76th ORC, S4 SGM at the 561st RSG, Schoolhouse SGM at 1-95th BN, C4 Support Section SGM at the 311th SC SU, and Director of Instruction at 1-100th BN.
He is a graduate of the Sergeants Major Academy, Battle Staff, Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, TASS Leaders Course, CFD-IC, ATRRS, Company Team Leader Development Course, Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course, Safety Office/NCO Risk Management Course, Unit Retention Non-Commissioned Officers Course, and Miles Basic. He has also graduated from three MOS schools, including 25B, 12A, and 89B.
Mr. Tomsen has several awards and decorations, including Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (6th Award with 5 OLC), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal-2 with M Device, NCO Professional Development Ribbon-5 (Sergeants Major Academy), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (7th Award).
He is married to Karissa Tomsen, and they have two children, Jase and Tucker.
Mr. Stephen (Steve) Stimson (Human Resources Administrator)
Steve Stimson joined the Army in September of 1983 and retired in October of 2003 after 20 years of service. After retiring, he became a GS Employee at Creighton University Army ROTC as the Human Resources Assistant and has served in this Capacity for the past 21 years across 3 ROTC Schools and 2 ROTC Brigades.
He joined the Army as part of the first-ever Airborne Package Platoon and went through Basic and AIT at Fort Jackson, SC. He completed Airborne School at Fort Benning, GA, and was then assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, NC, where he served for three years before being assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group in Okinawa, Japan. He earned his Jumpmaster qualification during his time in Okinawa, passed the Pre SFQC training and picked up the SQI S identifier for special operations.
In November of 1998, he went to Fort Sill, OK, to reclassify to the 13F Fire Support Specialist Course with a follow-on assignment to 3/6 Field Artillery, 10th Mountain Division.
Steve has one daughter (Melissa) and two grandkids, Nicholas and Bria.
Decorations: Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal (3), Joint Service Commendation Medal (1), Overseas Service Ribbon (2), National Defense Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Schools: Basic Airborne School, Jumpmaster School, NBC Defense Course, Basic Alcohol and Drug Workshop, PLDC, BNCOC, 71L Admin Specialist, 13F Forward Observer Fire Support Specialist
Active Duty Assignments: 82nd ABN, Fort Bragg, NC, 1st BN, 1st SFG, Okinawa, Japan, LA MEPS, Los Angeles, CA, 3rd ARCENT, Camp Doha, Kuwait, West Point, NY, 3/6 Field Artillery, Fort Drum, NY, Creighton University Army ROTC, Omaha, NE.
