For David Hamer, being an Assistant Resident Director is an opportunity to contribute to the residence hall community. If his career aspirations take shape the way he plans, this will not be the last time he contributes.   
       
Originally from Denver, Hamer is a junior in geography, and has lived in Langford Hall for three years.

During Hamer’s sophomore year he became a floor RA. The next year, he was promoted to Assistant Residence Director — with this promotion came a broader leadership role over the Langford community.
          
“My responsibilities are to advise the RHA,” he said. “I’m there to kick them into gear, as well as to respond to emergency situations.”

In addition to his usual RA responsibilities, he takes over when the Resident Director is away.

Another activity Hamer participates in is the Reserved Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). As a ROTC member, he remains active, doing physical training exercises and going to classes a few times a week.
   
Post-college, Hamer hopes to continue being in the armed forces. “I want to be in the army as an officer. I want it to be a career.”

Through his position as ARD, Hamer works to give back to his community. He hopes to further this quality in the armed forces.