Stephanie Rokes
Program Director, Professor of Military Science
Captain (CPT) Stephanie Rokes has served in the U.S. Army under the Oregon Army National Guard since 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Southern Oregon University and Master of Arts in Education from Simpson University. She has a passion for mentoring and developing young officers through both effective and efficient leadership. Originally from Siskiyou County, she now calls the Rogue Valley home. Her tie to the southern Oregon community originates from over 12 years of service in the 1-186 Infantry Battalion to include a combat deployment to Afghanistan in 2014-15. As a graduate of SOU and its ROTC program, her gratitude and passion runs deep for the development of future Army leaders at Southern Oregon University.
Phone: 541.552.6309
E-Mail: rokess@sou.edu
Hailee Newsom
Human Resources
Second Lieutenant (2LT) Hailee Newsom enlisted in the Oregon Army National Guard in 2021 with 1-186 Infantry Battalion in Ashland, OR. In 2023 Hailee commissioned as an Ordnance Officer and was assigned to the 2-162 Infantry Battalion as a Maintenance Control Officer. She is a graduate of SOU, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Anthropology, and an alum of the SOU ROTC Raider Company. Before joining the Army, she worked with At-Risk Foster youth for 7.5 years in Southern California where she found a passion for helping those in need. During that time, she also received an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Behavior Sciences. She felt a calling to serve our country and community and decided she could make the biggest impact by leading as an Officer. Her goals are to help soldiers to the best of her abilities, mentor, gain expertise in connecting soldiers to resources, and leave a lasting impact. 2LT Newsom is currently deployed with 1-186 Infantry to the Sinai Peninsula.
Phone: 541.552.6309
E-Mail: newsomh@sou.edu
Benjamin Zomerdyk
Recruiting / Career Counsel / 100% College Tuition Assistance
ROTC Talent Acquisition Manager / Recruiter
SFC Benjamin Zomerdyk
Phone (call or text): 541.224.1707
Email: benjamin.p.zomerdyk.mil@army.mil, zomerdykb@sou.edu
Office Location: Central Hall 035
Contact the Military Science Program
Army ROTC / Military Science Department
Central Hall – Basement Floor
1275 Ashland St
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541.552.6309
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