Contact Information
Email: army-rotc@uiowa.edu
Office Phone: (319) 335-9187
Office Cell: (319) 601-6861
Professor of Military Science
Lieutenant Colonel WM Todd Kuebler
Lieutenant Colonel WM Todd Kuebler hails from Moville, Iowa. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Field Artillery in 2006 through the Army OCS program, upon graduation from the University of Northern Iowa.
Phone: 319-335-1248
Email: william-kuebler@uiowa.edu
Lieutenant Colonel WM Todd Kuebler Biography
Lieutenant Colonel WM Todd Kuebler Biography
Lieutenant Colonel Wm Todd Kuebler is an active duty Army officer and the head of the Mighty Hawkeye Battalion ROTC Program. LTC Kuebler received his Army Commission as a Field Artillery officer through the Officer Candidate Program (Fort Moore, GA) in 2006. In 2010, he was selected to train as an Army aviator.
LTC Kuebler’s seventeen years of Army service includes combat deployments leading and serving the Soldiers of the storied 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 10th Mountain Division (Li), and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. As an instructor, he has trained Soldiers at the Joint Readiness Training Center (Fort Johnson, LA) and Aviation Captains Career Course (Fort Novosel, AL).
Among other awards and decorations recognizing his experiences and accomplishments, LTC Kuebler is a Senior Army Aviator, rated in the AH-64 Apache Longbow helicopter. He is a proud recipient of the Dutch Cross of the Four Days Marches, for completion of a 100 mile ruck march while sharing comradery with 1,000s of other NATO Soldiers and European citizens retracing the steps WWII Soldiers throughout Nijmegen, NL.
LTC Kuebler holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa and a master’s degree from Central Michigan University.
LTC Kuebler’s professional passion lies in mentoring, developing, and inspiring future leaders in the US Army. He looks forward to answering your questions about the Mighty Hawkeye Battalion ROTC program.
Executive Officer
Major Jacob Gerber
Major Gerber Was born in Utah, but grew up in Anamosa Iowa. He attended Bringham Young University and commissioned as an Engineer Officer in 2012. Major Gerber has two children, Liam and Maeve.
Major Jacob Gerber Biography
Major Gerber was born in Ogden UT, and lived in Iowa for most of his life. He enrolled in ROTC at BYU in August of 2007 and commissioned as an Engineer Officer in December of 2012. He spent 2012-2019 as an Engineer before he re-classed to Civil Affairs in November 2019. MAJ Gerber's previous assignments and duty positions include: as AGR: XO/1st PL with the 412th Engineer Company in Scranton, PA; S3 OIC with 3rd Battalion/356th Logistics Brigade in Hunter Liggett, CA; Operations Officer with the 83rd ARRTC in Fort Knox, KY; Plans Officer at the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion and as an Instructor/Course Manager/Commander with Delta Company 3rd Battalion 1st Special Warfare Group (A).
MAJ Gerber's military education and schooling include Captains Career Course, Civil Affairs Qualification Course, ILE, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Level C, National Resistance Course, Jump Master Course, Basic Airborne Course, Master Fitness Trainer, Unit Training Management Course, Unit Training Plan Development, Foundations Instructor Facilitator Course, Intermediate Facilitator Skills Course, Unit Physical Security Course, and Unit ATTRS Operator course.
MAJ Gerber's awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Senior Parachutist; Badge German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold); Rifle Marksmanship Badge (Expert); Pistol Marksmanship Badge (Expert).
MAJ Gerber has two Children: Liam and Maeve
Senior Military Science Instructor
Master Sergeant Shane Roberts
Master Sergeant (MSG) Roberts joined the Army in July 2006 and attended basic training at Fort Moore, GA earning the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman.
Email: shane-roberts@uiowa.edu
MSG Roberts' Biography
MSG Roberts Biography
Master Sergeant (MSG) Roberts joined the Army in July 2006 and attended basic training at Fort Moore, GA earning the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman. MSG Roberts has two children, a daughter and son and is originally from Middle Tennessee. His previous duty stations are Fort Campbell KY, Joint Base Lewis McChord WA, Fort Johnson LA, and Fort Stewart GA. He has deployed four times twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. MSG Roberts' military schools include Air Assault, Ranger, Battle Staff, Equal Opportunity, Warrior Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, and Master Senior Leaders Course. His previous awards and achievements include 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 1 Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with C Device, 5 ARCOMs, 6 Army Achievement Medals, Expert Infantryman Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge.
Military Science Instructor
Sergeant First Class Jack Taylor
SFC Jack Taylor is originally from Nixa, MO, and enlisted as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army in December 2009. He has served in various roles including Gunner, Squad Leader, Section Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, and First Sergeant, as well as a recruiter and instructor for the Security Forces Advisor Academy. SFC Taylor has been stationed in Texas, Alaska, Missouri, North Carolina, and Georgia, and is currently serving in Iowa.
Email: Jack-taylor-1@uiowa.edu
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Captain Daniel Powell
CPT Daniel Powell is an Engineer Officer with over 17 years of active duty in the Army. He holds a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, maintains a Professional Engineer license, and is a certified Project Management Professional. 2026-2027 is CPT Powell’s second year teaching ROTC. Notable assignments include a year in Afghanistan training the Afghan National Army to find road side bombs, six months in Poland helping the US and Poland come to an agreement on project cost estimation procedures, and a $40M project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to completely refurbish a 30-year-old dredge that helps maintain the Mississippi River depth for large shipping vessels.
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Captain Ryan Vincent
Captain Ryan Vincent is an Active Guard Reserve Officer with the Iowa Army National Guard. CPT Vincent is from Slater, Iowa and received his commission through the ROTC program at Iowa State University as a 2nd Lieutenant in May 2019.
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jacob Goodall
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Goodall began his military career with the 75th Ranger Regiment, serving approximately nine years, completing Airborne, Ranger, and Sniper Schools, and participating in multiple deployments. He recently relocated to Iowa with his wife and children to be near family.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Goodall Biography
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Goodall began his military career with the 75th Ranger Regiment, where he served for approximately nine years. During his time with the Regiment, he completed Airborne School, Ranger School, and Sniper School, and participated in multiple deployments.
Following his time with the 75th Ranger Regiment, he transitioned to Army Aviation after completing Warrant Officer Candidate School. He subsequently attended Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) School and Flight School and has served as a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot throughout his aviation career. His assignments have included a nine-month rotation to Romania, and he has accumulated more than 1,000 flight hours in the UH-60.
In addition to his military training and experience, CW3 Goodall has pursued extensive civilian education and professional aviation qualifications. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds a Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter pilot certificate. He has also completed Single-Engine Land and Instrument ratings and is currently working toward his Commercial Airplane add-on.
For the past three years, CW3 Goodall has been stationed in the Washington, D.C., area. He has joined the program through a Compassionate Reassignment, relocating to Iowa to support his wife, a Cedar Rapids native, as she returns home to receive treatment and care from her family and medical providers.
Recruiting Operations Officer
Tony Wolf
Tony is a 1982 graduate of Pekin (Packwood, IA) high school. He took his first Army ROTC course that fall at The University of Iowa. He followed his interest with the Army by joining the Iowa Army National Guard (B Company, 224th Engineer Battalion) on December 22, 1982.
Phone: (319) 335-9192
Email: anthony-wolf@uiowa.edu
Mr. Tony Wolf Biography
Tony entered The University of Iowa's Army ROTC Program in the fall of 1982. As a result of that experience, he joined the Iowa Army National Guard on December 22, 1982, with Bravo Company, 224 EN BN. He attended BCT and AIT at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in 1983. He commissioned in May of 1985 as an Engineer Officer. He completed his Bachelor of General Studies degree in the fall of 1987. He chose to remain in the Iowa Army National Guard and pursue civilian interests. He joined the Marion Police Department in January of 1991 and served for over fourteen years. He received a master's degree in Substance Abuse Counseling from The University of Iowa in 2004. He retired from law enforcement in July 2005 to become an Assistant Professor of Military Science with Army ROTC here on campus. In 2007, he assumed the role of Recruiting Operations Officer; a role he continues today.
Tony served as a Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Reconnaissance Officer, Company Commander, and Battalion Personnel Officer (S1) during his time in the 224th EN BN. He deployed to Germany in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm. In 1996 he transferred to the Directorate of Personnel, Joint Force Headquarters, at Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA, serving as a Personnel Officer. In July 1998 he transferred to the 67th Troop Command as the Assistant Intelligence Officer (AS2). He also served as the Assistant Personnel Officer (AS1) and Personnel Officer (S1) with the 67th TC. He participated in standing up the 671st Troop Command and served as the Training Officer (S3). On July 31, 2012, he hung up his boots for good at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel with over 29 years of service to his state and nation.
Tony is married to Ann, graduate of The University of Iowa College of Nursing, for over 30 years. They have three adult children: Erik, Garrett, and Paige.
Human Resources Assistant
John Bruce
John Bruce is from Santa Fe, New Mexico. He joined the Army in July 2004 as an Infantryman and served overseas tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and South Korea. He left Active Duty in 2010 and currently serves in the Iowa Army National Guard. He has a bachelor's degree in International Relations and a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Iowa. In 2022, he became the Human Resources Assistant for Army ROTC on campus. John has been married to Clarissa since 2014 and they have two young sons.
Email: john-bruce@uiowa.edu
Supply Technician
Amanda Hamer
Amanda Hamer is originally from West Branch, Iowa and holds a bachelor's degree in Interdepartmental Studies (Health Science- Multidisciplinary Science) with a minor in Art from the University of Iowa. She enlisted In the Iowa Army National Guard in February 2025, attending Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Advanced Individual Training at Joint Base San Antonio, TX and Fort Lee, VA.
She graduated as Honor Graduate and earned her MOS as an Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist. In August 2026, she began serving as a Supply Technician for the University of Iowa ROTC program. She also works for University of Iowa Recreational Services as the Climbing Wall Manager and frequently helps teach the Adventure Recreation Lifetime Leisure Skill classes including Intro to Rock Climbing, Intro to Bouldering, and Backpacking. She enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, running, and is excited to continue developing her military and leadership skills while supporting the University of Iowa ROTC program as a Supply Technician.
Administrative Services Coordinator
Peggy Sutherland
Peggy Sutherland is originally from Syracuse, New York, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Forensic Chemistry from SUNY Buffalo State University. She spent 26 years as a defense contractor supporting the Department of Defense, where she built a diverse career in project management, program support, and leadership while having the opportunity to travel and work around the world. In 2025, Peggy relocated to Iowa City, Iowa, to be near family and in 2026, she began serving as the Army ROTC Administrator at the University of Iowa. She is excited to bring her experience, organizational skills, and commitment to service to the Army ROTC community.