COL Roy W. Berwick, Ph.D., JD

Roy Berwick was a professional soldier. While on active duty he served in the Military Police Corps (MP) in every leadership position from squad leader to battalion executive officer, and at every staff level from battalion to Department of the Army. In addition, he also served as an attorney in the office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG). In addition to his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, he holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. He also holds a law degree (JD) from Creighton University, and he is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and Nebraska. Upon retirement from the U.S. Army Colonel Berwick pursued a new career in the field of military-school education. He has served as the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) at Oak Ridge Military Academy; Commandant of Cadets, St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy; President, Millersburg Military Institute; and Vice-President and Academic Dean, Massanutten Military Academy. In July 2005 he returned to Oak Ridge Military Academy as President. Colonel Berwick lives on campus in the historic Maple Glade residence with his wife Janice and the family cats, Raggs and Harper. Colonel and Mrs. Berwick have one daughter, Meredith, who lives in Virginia.