Meet Our JROTC Instructors

Our JROTC program has three full-time faculty members.

Sergeant Major (Retired) Dave Berrisford

A graduate of Cretin High School, Class of 1981
A 23 year veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from active service in 2004
Military education includes Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course (ANCOC), Battle Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Course, and the Sergeants Majors Academy
Holds occupational specialties in chemical, aviation, both in maintenance and management and logistics fields
Training and experience in the nuclear, biological, and chemical field
Was the MN Homeland Security Branch Director before coming to CDH

BS in Business Administration
Emphasis in Human Resources Management
Served 20 years Active Duty, U.S. Army (1982-2002)
Military education includes Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course (BNCOC), Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course (ANCOC), Air Defense, Recruiting and Retention, and Station Commander's Course
Formerly Senior Army Instructor at Minnesota Transitions High School Army JROTC program, prior to coming to CDH.