President
Clayton Staton
Clayton is the President of The Cadet Corps. He has 34 years of combine military and civilian law enforcement experience. He is a United States Navy Veteran and served as a Senior Master-At-Arms at the Naval Biodynamics Laboratory on the facilities of NASA. He was later assigned to sea patrol within the navigation department aboard a fast attack nuclear-powered submarine. After being honorably discharged from active duty, he joined the U.S. Army Reserve where he served as the Training Officer for the 812th Military Police Company where he was responsible for training hundreds of soldiers.
Clayton is also a retired 23 year veteran and detective of the New Jersey State Police. He served at several road duty stations and units including Newark Station (NJ Turnpike), Community Policing, High Crimes Patrol, Emergency Management, Recruiting, Background Investigations, Victim Services, Executive Protection, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Internal Affairs. Clayton trained thousands of sworn and non-sworn New Jersey State Police employees as the EEO Training Officer, and he supervised Detective Sergeants in Internal Affairs. His last assignment was the Assistant Unit Head of the Staff Inspection Unit which is responsible for conducting all Best Police Practices Inspections within the New Jersey State Police. Clayton is presently a Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) instructor for the State of New Jersey and a private security and youth consultant.
Clayton was the Public Safety Director and Chief of Police at Canisius University. He was the Director of Campus Safety and Security at University of Tulsa. He was a Battalion Officer at SUNY Maritime College where he was the Headquarters Battalion Commanding Officer and mentored cadets who are trained to be Merchant Mariners or US Military Officers. Presently, he manages partnerships for The Cadet Corps Corporation with Each One Teach One (EOTO) youth organization. This includes the states of Georgia and New Jersey. Clayton has participated as a guest speaker in some community round-tables regarding Active-Shooter and Police Reform in the United States. He has received several awards for The Cadet Corps Programs which includes the City of Paterson City Council Award, State of New Jersey Governors Volunteerism Award, American Legion Passaic County and State of New Jersey Trooper of The Year Award along with several other awards.
Clayton completed leadership schools in the United States Navy, New Jersey State Police and New York State Association of Chief's of Police. He also has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Passaic County Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Peter's University, and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University.
Clayton is a member of the National Association of Chiefs of Police, NY State Association of Chief's of Police, United States Submarine Veterans Association, Former Troopers Association, and the American Society Industrial Security International. He is a Self-published science fiction author of, "Dayton The Beginning of The Apocalypse."
Clayton has dedicated the rest of his life to work with our nations young adults.. He is married with children and grandchildren.
Clayton is also a retired 23 year veteran and detective of the New Jersey State Police. He served at several road duty stations and units including Newark Station (NJ Turnpike), Community Policing, High Crimes Patrol, Emergency Management, Recruiting, Background Investigations, Victim Services, Executive Protection, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Internal Affairs. Clayton trained thousands of sworn and non-sworn New Jersey State Police employees as the EEO Training Officer, and he supervised Detective Sergeants in Internal Affairs. His last assignment was the Assistant Unit Head of the Staff Inspection Unit which is responsible for conducting all Best Police Practices Inspections within the New Jersey State Police. Clayton is presently a Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) instructor for the State of New Jersey and a private security and youth consultant.
Clayton was the Public Safety Director and Chief of Police at Canisius University. He was the Director of Campus Safety and Security at University of Tulsa. He was a Battalion Officer at SUNY Maritime College where he was the Headquarters Battalion Commanding Officer and mentored cadets who are trained to be Merchant Mariners or US Military Officers. Presently, he manages partnerships for The Cadet Corps Corporation with Each One Teach One (EOTO) youth organization. This includes the states of Georgia and New Jersey. Clayton has participated as a guest speaker in some community round-tables regarding Active-Shooter and Police Reform in the United States. He has received several awards for The Cadet Corps Programs which includes the City of Paterson City Council Award, State of New Jersey Governors Volunteerism Award, American Legion Passaic County and State of New Jersey Trooper of The Year Award along with several other awards.
Clayton completed leadership schools in the United States Navy, New Jersey State Police and New York State Association of Chief's of Police. He also has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Passaic County Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Peter's University, and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University.
Clayton is a member of the National Association of Chiefs of Police, NY State Association of Chief's of Police, United States Submarine Veterans Association, Former Troopers Association, and the American Society Industrial Security International. He is a Self-published science fiction author of, "Dayton The Beginning of The Apocalypse."
Clayton has dedicated the rest of his life to work with our nations young adults.. He is married with children and grandchildren.
Vice President
Alfred McCray
Alfred McCray is a pastor in the United Methodist Church and a public school teacher in Georgia. After graduating from Eastside High School in Paterson, N. J., Alfred went in the United States Marine Corps. He completed Engineering School at Camp Lejeune, N.C. After completing Engineer School, Alfred served at Headquarters in the Pacific at Camp Smith, Hawaii and the 1st Marine Brigade at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Alfred has been pastoring for 15 years in the United Methodist Church in New Jersey and Georgia. He pastored churches in New Jersey which includes Paterson, Orange, East Orange and Montclair. Currently he is pastoring in Newton County, Georgia. Pastoring is not his only vocation; he is also a public school teacher. He is certified in New Jersey and has taught under middle grades in Newark. Furthermore, he is a certified teacher in Georgia. Under NCLB, Alfred is a highly qualified teacher.
Alfred received an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from Passaic County Community College. A Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from William Paterson University. A Master's of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary, and a teacher certification from Rutgers University.
Alfred has been pastoring for 15 years in the United Methodist Church in New Jersey and Georgia. He pastored churches in New Jersey which includes Paterson, Orange, East Orange and Montclair. Currently he is pastoring in Newton County, Georgia. Pastoring is not his only vocation; he is also a public school teacher. He is certified in New Jersey and has taught under middle grades in Newark. Furthermore, he is a certified teacher in Georgia. Under NCLB, Alfred is a highly qualified teacher.
Alfred received an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from Passaic County Community College. A Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from William Paterson University. A Master's of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary, and a teacher certification from Rutgers University.
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Ramona Pearson-Hunter
Ramona Pearson-Hunter was born in North Carolina. V. Ramona Pearson-Hunter received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education with a minor in Psychology in 1982 from Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Upon relocating to New Jersey, she took her post Baccalaureate courses in Education at Glassboro Rowan State College in 1985. Continuing her education, she received her Masters of Science in Administration, Educational Administration from Lincoln University, in Lincoln, Pennsylvania in 1998. She continued to take post graduate studies at Rowan University in 2008-2009.
Ramona Pearson-Hunter’s career in Camden started in 1982 at the Skill Development as a teacher, she taught at multiple schools including Teacher of the Handicapped from 1982-1995, Fetters Alternative High School from 1996-1998 and Job Coach at Resource Center for the mentally handicapped population from 1994-1995. Moving ahead she became Principal of Fetters Alternative High School in 1998 then moving on to become principal of Jerrothia Riggs Adult Center, Twilight Alternative School in 2000, Principal of Morgan Village Middle School in 2001-2003, and Principal at F.X. McGraw Elementary School from 2003-2009 before becoming Director of Alternative Programs for the Camden City Public Schools in Camden, NJ.
Ramona Pearson-Hunter’s professional affiliations include State Advisory Special Education Board of Education Member from 1994-1999, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Phi Delta Kappa, President of the Administrator Union-NJPSA, Council for Exceptional Children, National Council of Negro Women, NAACP and volunteer Coach for the New Jersey Special Olympics and Food Bank of New Jersey. Advisor to Janae’s Jewels a mentoring program for inner city young ladies ages 12-21.
Ramona Pearson-Hunter is widowed and has a daughter who attends Spellman College in Atlanta, GA. She retired from the Camden Public School District after 33 years of service. She presently is an Adjunct Professor at Rowan University.
Ramona Pearson-Hunter’s career in Camden started in 1982 at the Skill Development as a teacher, she taught at multiple schools including Teacher of the Handicapped from 1982-1995, Fetters Alternative High School from 1996-1998 and Job Coach at Resource Center for the mentally handicapped population from 1994-1995. Moving ahead she became Principal of Fetters Alternative High School in 1998 then moving on to become principal of Jerrothia Riggs Adult Center, Twilight Alternative School in 2000, Principal of Morgan Village Middle School in 2001-2003, and Principal at F.X. McGraw Elementary School from 2003-2009 before becoming Director of Alternative Programs for the Camden City Public Schools in Camden, NJ.
Ramona Pearson-Hunter’s professional affiliations include State Advisory Special Education Board of Education Member from 1994-1999, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Phi Delta Kappa, President of the Administrator Union-NJPSA, Council for Exceptional Children, National Council of Negro Women, NAACP and volunteer Coach for the New Jersey Special Olympics and Food Bank of New Jersey. Advisor to Janae’s Jewels a mentoring program for inner city young ladies ages 12-21.
Ramona Pearson-Hunter is widowed and has a daughter who attends Spellman College in Atlanta, GA. She retired from the Camden Public School District after 33 years of service. She presently is an Adjunct Professor at Rowan University.
Vice President of Administration
Salvatore Maggio
Vice Commander Maggio joined the New Jersey State Police in May of 1967. He served in numerous road stations in both Troop "C" (Central Jersey) and Troop "B" (North Jersey) and also patrolled Troop "E" (the Garden State Parkway). He was also assigned for a total of four years to the Troop "B" Tactical Patrol Unit, both as a Trooper and a Sergeant. In 1986, he was promoted to Sergeant First Class and assigned as Assistant Station Commander at Washington Station and Totowa Station. In 1988, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned as Station Commander of the Newark Station on the New Jersey Turnpike, Troop "D." He was then assigned to a staff position in 1990 at Troop "D" Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In 1992, he was assigned to be the Deputy Troop "D" Commander.
In 1995, he was promoted to Captain and was assigned as the Troop "B" Commander in Totowa, New Jersey. He commanded eight road stations, with more than 300 troopers in North Jersey until his retirement on April 1, 2000. Vice Commander Maggio is also a veteran of the New Jersey Army National Guard. He served 23 years as the First Sergeant of Headquarters Company 50th Brigade, Fort Dix, New Jersey, and retired in 1995. Vice Commanderl Maggio has been an active member of The Cadet Corps since its inception in 1996. He was the President of the Former Troopers Association.
In 1995, he was promoted to Captain and was assigned as the Troop "B" Commander in Totowa, New Jersey. He commanded eight road stations, with more than 300 troopers in North Jersey until his retirement on April 1, 2000. Vice Commander Maggio is also a veteran of the New Jersey Army National Guard. He served 23 years as the First Sergeant of Headquarters Company 50th Brigade, Fort Dix, New Jersey, and retired in 1995. Vice Commanderl Maggio has been an active member of The Cadet Corps since its inception in 1996. He was the President of the Former Troopers Association.
Headquarters Staff Officer
Jose Roman
Jose Roman is a graduate of the 104th Newark Police Academy. Prior to becoming a sworn Police Officer, he was a graduate of Barringer High School located in Newark, New Jersey. For several years, Jose patrolled both the North and South Wards of the City of Newark.
Later in his career, Jose served with the Community Policing Unit, North District Narcotics Unit and the Street Crimes Unit, which is responsible for high crimes patrol locations where he made several gun arrests. Also while in the narcotics unit, he made several seizures of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia on the streets of Newark.
Jose received several commendations for his drug seizures and gun arrests. Jose attended and completed community policing and narcotics training from the Newark Police Academy. He also attended Gang Training at the Hunterdon County Fire and Police Academy. Jose has since retired, and is a dedicated member of The Cadet Corps.
Later in his career, Jose served with the Community Policing Unit, North District Narcotics Unit and the Street Crimes Unit, which is responsible for high crimes patrol locations where he made several gun arrests. Also while in the narcotics unit, he made several seizures of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia on the streets of Newark.
Jose received several commendations for his drug seizures and gun arrests. Jose attended and completed community policing and narcotics training from the Newark Police Academy. He also attended Gang Training at the Hunterdon County Fire and Police Academy. Jose has since retired, and is a dedicated member of The Cadet Corps.
Headquarters Staff Officer
Roger Johnson
Roger is a retired member of the New Jersey State Police. A graduate of the New Jersey State Police Academy during 1982, he has 27 years of experience in law enforcement. He commenced his career as a general road duty trooper. He's been a squad supervisor, station administration officer, an assistant station commander and the Assistant Traffic Officer at Troop "B" Headquarters.
Roger was born in 1954 in Benevolence, Georgia. He's the youngest of three children born to Willie C. and Doris Johnson. At 9 months of age, his parents relocated their family to Newark, New Jersey. He received his formative education via the Newark City School System. He was enrolled in the Newark School System from September 1960 through June 1972. He graduated from Weequahic High School in 1972 after attending his freshmen through senior years. During September 1972, he began his undergraduate career at Newark College of Engineering (now New Jersey Institute of Technology). In 1973, he transferred to Rutgers University-NCAS, where he majored in economics/accounting. During May 1977, he received his bachelor's degree. While employed by the state police, he also attended Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, where in May 1987, he received his master's degree in general professional education.
Roger has served as financial officer for The African American Law Enforcement Association and The Cadet Corps. He has volunteered for community service initiatives and has worked closely with various community leaders, educators, and school districts in an attempt to alleviate recurring juvenile delinquency. Other areas of interests include computers, sports, and travel.
Roger is married to Dawn A. Johnson and they are the parents of three wonderful children.
Roger was born in 1954 in Benevolence, Georgia. He's the youngest of three children born to Willie C. and Doris Johnson. At 9 months of age, his parents relocated their family to Newark, New Jersey. He received his formative education via the Newark City School System. He was enrolled in the Newark School System from September 1960 through June 1972. He graduated from Weequahic High School in 1972 after attending his freshmen through senior years. During September 1972, he began his undergraduate career at Newark College of Engineering (now New Jersey Institute of Technology). In 1973, he transferred to Rutgers University-NCAS, where he majored in economics/accounting. During May 1977, he received his bachelor's degree. While employed by the state police, he also attended Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, where in May 1987, he received his master's degree in general professional education.
Roger has served as financial officer for The African American Law Enforcement Association and The Cadet Corps. He has volunteered for community service initiatives and has worked closely with various community leaders, educators, and school districts in an attempt to alleviate recurring juvenile delinquency. Other areas of interests include computers, sports, and travel.
Roger is married to Dawn A. Johnson and they are the parents of three wonderful children.
Headquarters Staff Officer
Joseph Shell
Joseph Shell joined the New Jersey State Police in 1988. He served at several road duty stations in Troop "B" (Northern New Jersey) and Troop "D" (The New Jersey Turnpike). He also patrolled in the City of Irvington (High Crime Patrols). Joseph served with the Executive Protection Unit where he provided security for three New Jersey governors at home and abroad. He served as a Detective Sergeant who investigated shootings in both the City of Irvington and Newark while assigned to the Strategic Investigation Unit. He was the Assistant Unit Head of the Strategic Investigation Unit. Joseph is a 25-year retired veteran and Detective of the New Jersey State Police.
Before joining the New Jersey State Police, Joseph enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. He served on active duty with the 3rd Tank Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment and the Marine Corps Air and Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms, California. Joseph has also been an active member of The Cadet Corps since its inception in 1996. Additionally, Joseph has been coaching Pop Warner football for ages 5 through 16 years old, for the last 10 years. Joseph is married to Linda and they are the parents of three wonderful children and one grandson.
Before joining the New Jersey State Police, Joseph enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. He served on active duty with the 3rd Tank Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment and the Marine Corps Air and Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms, California. Joseph has also been an active member of The Cadet Corps since its inception in 1996. Additionally, Joseph has been coaching Pop Warner football for ages 5 through 16 years old, for the last 10 years. Joseph is married to Linda and they are the parents of three wonderful children and one grandson.
Headquarters Staff Officer
Thomas Preston
Thomas Preston is an twenty-five year retired veteran of the New Jersey State Police. He served as a general road duty trooper and a station detective in Troop “B” (north NJ). He was the recipient of multiple Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) awards for drunk driving enforcement and was awarded the Certificate of Commendation for “Outstanding Criminal Arrest in a Dangerous Encounter.”
He served as a detective sergeant at the Meadowlands Station for three years before moving to the Internal Affairs Investigation Bureau as an investigator and then supervisor of investigators. He currently is the assistant unit head of the Civil Proceedings Unit.
Thomas Preston graduated Magna Cum Laude from Trenton State College (College of New Jersey). He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Rutgers Law School in Newark and passed the New Jersey Bar Exam prior to beginning his career with the State Police.
He has two daughters and enjoys serving his community as a swim team board member, volunteer, and coach.
Thomas Preston graduated Magna Cum Laude from Trenton State College (College of New Jersey). He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Rutgers Law School in Newark and passed the New Jersey Bar Exam prior to beginning his career with the State Police.
He has two daughters and enjoys serving his community as a swim team board member, volunteer, and coach.
Headquarters Staff Officer
Jeff Long
Jeffrey Long is a 32 year retired veteran of the New Jersey State Police. He is a 1979 graduate of Queen of Peace HS in North Arlington NJ, and he is a 1983 graduate of William Paterson University in Wayne NJ where he received a BS in Criminal Justice. He also played 4 years on the William Paterson University football team. August 1983, he was hired by the County of Bergen as a Juvenile Detention Officer at the Paramus facility. In January of 1984, he entered the NJ State Police academy and graduated in June of 1984. He served as a general road duty trooper at several stations including Netcong, Newton, Totowa, Bloomfield and Somerville Stations. Additionally, he served on the Troop "B" tactical patrol unit for several years when he lead Troop 'B' in DWI arrests and received several Mothers Against Drunk Driving awards from the Passaic and Morris County chapters. He also received several letters of Commendation from the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police for DWI enforcement. He is currently assigned to the Emergency Management Section, Operational Dispatch Unit. He is married and has two daughters. He likes spending time in the summer at the Jersey shore.