Dr. Sherif Abdelhamid

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – Virginia Tech
422 Mallory Hall
540-464-7185
abdelhamidse@vmi.edu

George A. Abry

Instructor
M.A. - John Hopkins University
424 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7045
abryga@vmi.edu

Col. J. Shawn Addington, Ph.D., P.E.

Department Head
Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - Virginia Tech
507 Nichols
540-464-7343
addingtonjs@vmi.edu

Shay Afisi-Skokun

Supply Technician
1027 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7195
afisis@vmi.edu

Tanjina Afrin, Ph.D., P.E.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - Clemson University
Specialty: Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources Engineering
602 Nichols
540-464-7412
afrint@vmi.edu

Dr. Reshef Agam-Segal

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of Oxford
465 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7627
agam-segalr@vmi.edu

Robby Agnor

Armorer
540-464-7305
agnorrt@vmi.edu

Col. Anne B. Alerding. Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Pennsylvania State University
Specialty: Plant Biology
301F Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7654
alerdingab@vmi.edu

Dr. Denis Aliyev, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Bowling Green University
434 Mallory Hall
aliyevda@vmi.edu

Col. Samuel K. Allen, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Arizona
Specialty: Labor Economics, Economic History, Political Economy and Applied Econometrics
301 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7061
allensk@vmi.edu

Major Craig Altmann, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – Virginia Tech
709 Nichols
540-464-7581
altmannct@vmi.edu

Maj. Kimberly T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – Florida State University
429 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7488
andersonkt@vmi.edu

Col. Elena Andreeva, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - New York University
329 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7085
andreevae@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Jochen S. Arndt, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of Illinois at Chicago
331 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7476
arndtjs@vmi.edu

Col. J. Howard Arthur, Ph.D. (Emeritus)

Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
arthurjh@vmi.edu

Maj. Hicham Assaoui

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – University of Arizona
Specialty: Arabic
538 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7084
assaouih@vmi.edu

Thomas E. Atkinson

Recruiting Operations Officer
2025-C Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7680
atkinsonte@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Mary S. ‘Polly’ Atwell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D., M.F.A. - Washington University
431 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7030
atwellms@vmi.edu

Dr. Mohamed Azab

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
207B Mallory Hall
540-464-7972
azabmm@vmi.edu

Capt. Corey J. Bachman '07

Assistant Commandant for Support
B-7 Old Barracks
540-464-7291
bachmancj@vmi.edu

Col. J. Mac Baker, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Georgia Institute of Technology
720 Nichols Engineering
540-464-7465
bakerjm@vmi.edu

Col. Spencer D. Bakich, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
Specialty: Grand Strategy, U.S. Foreign Policy, and Strategic Decision Making
512 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7141
bakichsd@vmi.edu
https://www.spencerdbakich.com/

Lori Ballard

Human Resources Assistant
2104A Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7982
ballardla@vmi.edu

Cmdr. Charles "Chip" H. Barber

Director, Cocke Hall
104 Carroll Hall
540-464-7657
barberch@vmi.edu

Kathy Bartley

Payroll Technician
320 Smith Hall
540-464-7154
bartleykd@vmi.edu

Col. Atin Basu Choudhary, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Mississippi
Specialty: Behavior of cartels (or political lobbying groups), the impact of anti-trust legislation on cartels, trade wars, corruption, and the evolution of cultures
302 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7450
basua@vmi.edu

David Bauer

Network Administrator
305 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7540
bauerda@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Daniel A. "Dan" Baur

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Florida State University
540-464-7535
baurda@vmi.edu

Capt. Katherine “Katie” Baur

Instructor
M.S. - Florida State University
212 Cormack Hall
540-464-7881
baurkg@vmi.edu

Richard Beagan

Sergeant
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
beaganr@vmi.edu

Hannah G. Becker

Adjunct Professor
M.S. Information Technology, Florida Institute of Technology, expected December 2021
beckerhg@vmi.edu

Dr. Tracy A. Bell

Instructor
D.V.M. - University of Florida
214 Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7432
bellta@vmi.edu

Col. Wade E. Bell, Ph.D.

Professor and Department Head of Biology
Health Professions Advisor
Director and Secretary to VMI Research Labs
CBMB Faculty
Ph.D. - University of Vermont
Specialty: Eukaryotic Microbiology
303F Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7432
bellwe@vmi.edu

Scott Belliveau '83

Instructor
M.A. - American University
Specialty: American Government, the Congress, and the Presidency
Moody Hall
540-464-7287 X 242
ScottB@vmiaa.org

Kelley T. Bennett

Administrative Assistant
139A Barracks
540-464-7073
bennettkt@vmi.edu

Rebecca Benton

Programmer
350 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7816
bentonra@vmi.edu

Pervis Binns

Assistant Director
307 B Letcher Avenue
540-464-7164
binnspd@vmi.edu

Col. Gary Bissell '89

Assistant Superintendent of Operations & Planning
Deputy Chief of Staff
207 Smith Hall
540-464-7824
bissellga@vmi.edu

Cindy Bither

Administrative Assistant
111 Smith Hall
540-464-7207
bitherch@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. William "Bill" F. Bither, Sr.

Director of Corps Marksmanship and NCAA Rifle Coach
317 Lejeune Hall
540-464-7075
bitherwf@vmi.edu

Col. Joseph R. Blandino, Ph.D.

Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
718 Nichols
540-464-7531
blandinojr@vmi.edu

Col. Joyce K. Blandino, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
702 Nichols
540-464-7537
blandinojk10@vmi.edu

Sharon Bleech

Facilities Manager, Cocke Hall
540-464-7653
bleechsg@vmi.edu

Maj. Christopher M. Blunda, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of California, Berkeley
363 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7470
blundacm@vmi.edu

Col. Adrian T. Bogart III ’81

Commandant of Cadets
131 Old Barracks
540-464-7313
bogartat@vmi.edu

Audrey Boobar

Store Supervisor, VMI Museum System
8 East Washington Street
540-464-7776
boobaral@vmi.edu

Lt Col Ryan Braman

Director of Staff
2004 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7354
afrotc@vmi.edu

LTC(P) Joseph S. Brannon

Professor of Military Science
2020 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7220
brannonjs@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Kevin L. Braun

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of Arizona
Specialty: Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Education, Archaeological Chemistry, Forensics
405G Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7416
braunkl@vmi.edu

Dalton Briley

Bookstore Manager
540-464-7637
brileydc@vmi.edu

Jason Brockenbrough

Police Officer
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
brockenbroughjb@vmi.edu

Col. John A. Brodie

Director of Music
201 Shell Hall
540-464-7646
brodieja@vmi.edu

Col. George M. Brooke IV, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Physics, Old Dominion University
Specialty: Atomic/Molecular Physics
326 Mallory Hall
540-464-7503
brookegm@vmi.edu

MR John J. Brown (Retired)

Contractor, Golden Key Group
Senior Military Instructor/Operations
M.A. - U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
3018-C Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7385
brownjj@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Julie P. Brown, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D., M.F.A. - Cornell University
438 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7562
brownjp@vmi.edu

Mrs. Pam S. Brown, CPA

Assistant Director of Finance and Budget
311B Smith Hall
540-464-7216
brownps@vmi.edu

Sgt. 1st Class Donald B. Bryan

Instructor - MS III
B.A. - College of William and Mary
2066 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7698
bryandb@vmi.edu

Chase Bryant

Computer/Multimedia Technician
307 Nichols Engineering Hall
540-464-7770
bryantdc@vmi.edu

Holly Buchanan

Financial Services Specialist
226 Marshall Hall
540-464-7114
buchananhn@vmi.edu

Col. Kathleen D. Bulger-Barnett, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Kentucky
Specialty: Spanish
533 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7457
bulger-barnettkd@vmi.edu

Maj. Alison K. Burke, Ph.D.

Instructor
Ph.D. - Virginia Tech
Specialty: Molecular Microbiology
301C Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7928
burkeak@vmi.edu

Katrina Butner

Office Manager
201 Smith Hall
540-464-7104
butnerkk@vmi.edu

Sherry D. Byers

Administrative & Program Specialist
307 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7179
byerssd@vmi.edu

Darrell Campbell

Unix/Database Administrator
350 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7508
campbelldc@vmi.edu

Sandra Campbell

Human Resources Coordinator
540-464-7134
campbellsw@vmi.edu

Mary Cannon

Office Assistant
Old Hospital
540-464-7390
cannonml@vmi.edu

Maj Lynn Carmack, CPPO, CPPB, CPSM, CUPO, VCCO

Assistant Director of Procurement Services
314 Smith Hall
540-464-7223
carmacklw@vmi.edu

Col. Abbey B. Carrico, Ph.D.

Department Head
Professor
Holder of the Lieutenant General John W. Knapp ’54
Chair of Academic Excellence
Ph.D. - Emory University
Specialty: French
531 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7276
carricoab@vmi.edu

1st Sgt. David J. Cartwright

Instructor - MS II
2068 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7846
cartwrightdj@vmi.edu

Col. John P. Casper '04, D.Min.

Institute Chaplain
Old Hospital
540-464-7460
casperjp@vmi.edu

Col. John E. Cerkey, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Kansas
Specialty: Spanish
562 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7458
cerkeyje@vmi.edu

Col. Dimplekumar N. Chalishajar, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
435 Mallory Hall
540-464-7493
chalishajardn@vmi.edu

Maj. Amy G. Chapman, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D.-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
434 Mallory Hall
540-464-7497
chapmanag@vmi.edu

Chris Clark

Publications Assistant
307 Letcher Avenue, Room 102
540-464-7272
clarkcb@vmi.edu

Brig. Gen. Dallas B. Clark

Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support
302 Smith Hall
540-464-7321
clarkdb@vmi.edu

Mr. Howard “Lee” Clark

Director of Auxiliary Services
103 Shell Hall
540-464-7094
clarkhl@vmi.edu

Seth Clark

1st Sergeant
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
clarksr10@vmi.edu

Col. James A. Coale, Ph.D.

Department Head
Professor
Ph.D. - University of Maryland
Specialty: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
222 Cormack Hall
540-464-7575
coaleja@vmi.edu

Col. Barry R. Cobb

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Kansas
Specialty: Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, and Applied Probability
344 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7891
cobbbr@vmi.edu

Dawn H. Cochran

Administrative Assistant
508 Nichols
540-464-7236
cochrandh@vmi.edu

Maj. Adam W. Cody, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Specialist in Oral and Digital Communication
Ph.D. – The Pennsylvania State University
433 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7349
codyaw@vmi.edu

Master Sgt. Robert Coleman

104th Division (Instructor Training), US Army Reserve
Military Science Instructor
B.A. - Liberty University
2020 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7351
colemanrl@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Kim Connolly

Assistant Director for Programs and Conferences
225 Marshall Hall
540-464-7740
connollykv@vmi.edu

Emily M. Taylor

Administrative Assistant.
226 Marshall Hall
540-464-7361
taylorem@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Geoffrey W. Cox, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of California, Irvine
425 Mallory Hall
540-464-7499
coxgeoff@vmi.edu

Jenny H. Crance, DNP, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
116 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
crancejh@vmi.edu

SGT MAJ Cristopher D. "Chris" Crews

Officer in Charge
540-464-7962
crewscd@vmi.edu

Maj. Katherine Crowley, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – Rice University
431 Mallory Hall
540-464-7927
crowleykd@vmi.edu

Anita F. Cruze

Executive Secretary
401 Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7244
cruzeaf@vmi.edu

Michael D. Cullen

Lab Technician
358 Nichols Engineering
540-464-7259
cullenmd@vmi.edu

Paul S. Damerell

Adjunct Faculty
M.S. - Purdue University
352 Nichols
540-464-7547
damerellps@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. John A. David, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - North Carolina State University
432 Mallory Hall
540-464-7489
davidja@vmi.edu

Anita Davis

Assistant Bursar
310 Smith Hall
540-464-7153
davisak@vmi.edu

TSgt Micheal Deboef

SNCOIC
2018 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7354
afrotc@vmi.edu

Cathy DeSilvey

Registrar/Curator, VMI Museum System
104 Memorial Hall
540-464-7232
desilveycp@vmi.edu

Col. Valentina P. Dimitrova-Grajzl, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
Specialty: Economics of Institutions, Post-Socialist Economies and Politics, Law and Economics, and Economic History
330 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7234
dimitrova-grajzlvp@vmi.edu
https://valentina-dimitrovagrajzl.squarespace.com/

Col. Timothy C. Dowling, Ph.D.

Professor
Holder of the Burgwyn Chair in Military History
Editor, Journal of Military History
Ph.D. - Tulane University
328 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7472
dowlingtc@vmi.edu

MaryBeth Drake Ph.D.

Writing Center Consultant
215 Carroll Hall
540-464-7045
drakemp@vmi.edu

Mary Kate du Laney

Assistant Director of Digital Communication
116 Smith Hall
540-784-9185
dulaneymk@vmi.edu

Glenda Dudley

Barber Shop Manager
6C New Barracks
540-464-7792
dudleygl@vmi.edu

Daniel Duke

Computer/Multimedia Technician
307 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7528
dukedc@vmi.edu

Monica M. Duke

Executive Secretary
403 Carroll Hall
540-464-7194
dukemm@vmi.edu

Chad Dunbar

Micro Lab Coordinator
310 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7014
dunbarca@vmi.edu

Elizabeth M. "Libby" Dunlap

Human Resources Assistant
2025-A Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7146
dunlapem10@vmi.edu

Annick H. Dupal

Instructor
M.S. - James Madison University
428 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7486
dupalah@vmi.edu

Maj. Kacie C. D’Alessandro, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Specialty: Structural Engineering and Materials
323 Nichols
540-464-7331
dalessandrokc@vmi.edu

Maj. Patrick J. Eichholz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
435 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7896
eichholzpj@vmi.edu

Robin Eldredge

Financial Analyst
302D Smith Hall
540-464-7161
eldredgerl@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Michelle T. Ellwood

Interim Director of Communications & Marketing
111 Smith Hall
540-464-7207
ellwoodmt@vmi.edu

Daniel K. Evans, J.D.

Adjunct Professor
J.D. - Washington & Lee University
Specialty: Managerial Accounting, Accounting, & White Collar Crime
323A Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7929
evansdk@vmi.edu

Teresa Evans

Administrative Assistant
303 Shell Hall
540-464-7213
evanstl@vmi.edu

Chantelle Eversole

Administrative and Program Specialist.
B.S. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
307 Admissions Office
eversolecd@vmi.edu

SgtMaj Jonathan Faff

Operations and Battalion Sergeant
C-09 New Barracks
540-464-7120
faffjb@vmi.edu

Tyler Falls

Police Officer
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
fallstb@vmi.edu

Kenneth Farley

Security Sergeant
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
farleykd@vmi.edu

Col Kevin Faust '96

Commandant’s Office Chief of Staff
141A Old Barracks
540-464-7718
faustkl@vmi.edu

LTC David Feinauer

Associate Professor
Ph.D. – University of Kentucky
511 Nichols
540-464-7545
feinauerdm@vmi.edu

Ms. Diane Fishburn

Administrative Assistant
2018 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7354
afrotc@vmi.edu

BR Floyd

Publications Manager
307 Letcher Avenue, Room 106
540-464-7272
floydbr@vmi.edu

C. Marco Floyd

Machinist
318 Nichols
540-464-7333
floydcm@vmi.edu

LT Christopher Fontana

Naval Science Instructor
2083 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7106
fontanacb@vmi.edu

Maj James Forbes

Education/Test Control Officer
2014 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7354
afrotc@vmi.edu

Jeremiah Forquer

Administrative Assistant
422 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7240
forquerjw@vmi.edu

Leigh Ann Forquer

Administrative Coordinator
210 Smith Hall
540-464-7212
forquerla@vmi.edu

Col. Dennis M. Foster, Ph.D.

Department Head
Jackson-Hope Distinguished Professor
Ph.D. - Pennsylvania State University
Specialty: International Relations, Foreign Policy, and Terrorism Studies
508 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7088
fosterdm@vmi.edu
http://fosterdm.weebly.com/

Dreama Fox

Insurance Coordinator
236 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
foxda@vmi.edu

Lt Col Clifford Franklin

Director of Operations
2016 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7354
afrotc@vmi.edu

Col. Scott T. Frein, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of California Davis
Specialty: Cognitive Psychology (with emphasis on the interaction of memory and attention with emotion), Positive Psychology
412 Carroll Hall
540-464-7097
freinst@vmi.edu

Christopher Friski

Police Officer
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
friskicm@vmi.edu

Patricia Fry

Licensed Professional Counselor
M.A. - Liberty University
204 Health Center
540-464-7667
frypl@vmi.edu

Kellie Funk

Human Resources Assistant
2104B Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7983
funkkj@vmi.edu

Todd A. Funk

Supply
2110 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7227
funkta@vmi.edu

Dr. Heena D. Gandhi, Ph.D.

Instructor
Ph.D. - Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
417 Mallory Hall
540-464-7386
gandhiht@vmi.edu

Joseph R. Gearhart

Adjunct Professor
M.S. - James Madison University
Specialty: Financial Accounting
323A Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7234
gearhartjr@vmi.edu

Ann Gentry

Registered Nurse
125 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
gentryai@vmi.edu

Steve Gerome

Instructor
M.A. - University at Texas Rio Grande Valley
Specialty: Spanish
563 Scott Shipp Hall
540-246-5969
geromesc@vmi.edu

Col. Jennifer E. Pullin, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Clemson University
Specialty: Management of Information Systems, Web 2.0 for Business, Principles of Management, and Developing Business Leadership
224 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7278
pullinje@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Imran Ghani

Associate Professor
Ph.D. – Kookmin University (South Korea)
316 Mallory Hall
540-464-7845
ghanii@vmi.edu

Dr. Heather L. Ghosheh

Instructor
M.D. - UACA School of Medicine, Costa Rica
303F Maury Brooke Hall
540-464-7932
ghoshehhl@vmi.edu

Col. Keith Gibson

Executive Director, VMI Museum System
105 Memorial Hall
540-464-7327
gibsonke@vmi.edu

Neil Gibson

Police Officer
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
gibsonnc@vmi.edu

Katelin Gilbert

Financial Accountant
311 Smith Hall
540-464-7288
gilbertkm@vmi.edu

Col. James T. Gire, Ph.D.

Department Head
Professor
Ph.D. - McMaster University
Specialty: Psychology of Aging, Substance Abuse with Emphasis in Alcohol and Tobacco, Cross-Cultural / International Psychology
406 Carroll Hall
540-464-7194
girejt@vmi.edu

Maj. L. Janelle Gornick, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Montana
Specialty: Political Psychology (with emphasis on leadership, rhetoric, cognitive complexity and conflict)
416 Carroll Hall
540-464-7078
gornicklj@vmi.edu

Charlene C. Graves

Administrative Assistant
709 Nichols
540-464-7308
gravescc@vmi.edu

Col. David Gray, Ph.D., U.S. Army (Ret)

Director
226 Marshall Hall
540-464-7361
graydr@vmi.edu

Di Han

Institutional Research Analyst
Marshall Library
540-464-7022
hand@vmi.edu

Col. Jon-Michael Hardin, Ph.D.

Department Head
Professor
Ph.D. - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
709 Nichols
540-464-7533
hardinj@vmi.edu

Patricia Hardin

Associate Director, Office of Global Education
VMI Project GO Coordinator
101 Old Hospital
540-464-7421
hardinpd@vmi.edu

Col. Daniel P. Harrison, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
Specialty: Physical Chemistry
405E Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7020
HarrisonDP@vmi.edu

Col. Gregory N. Hartman, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
438 Mallory Hall
540-464-7492
hartmangn@vmi.edu

Amy Hayslett

Program Support Technician
201 Admissions Office
hayslettal@vmi.edu

Sarah M. Hebert

Assistant Site Manager
540-462-6371
hebertsm@vmi.edu

Cpt. David Henson

Lieutenant
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
hensondt10@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Meagan C. Herald, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of Utah
426 Mallory Hall
540-464-7684
heraldmc@vmi.edu

Peggy S. Herring

Accounts Payable Supervisor
314 Smith Hall
540-464-7150
herringps@vmi.edu

Dr. Vera Heuer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - Indiana University
514 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7079
heuerv@vmi.edu

Col. Brent D. Hierman, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Indiana University Bloomington
510 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7074
hiermanbd@vmi.edu
http://www.brenthierman.com/

Ruth Ann Hildreth

Programmer Analyst
330 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7708
hildrethra@vmi.edu

LTC Stephen Hildreth, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor
Ph.D. - University of South Carolina
Specialty: Igneous Petrology & Exploration Geology
409 Nichols
540-464-9925
hildrethsc@vmi.edu

Eric D. Hilker

Instructor
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
439 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7989
hilkered@vmi.edu

Eileen T. Hinks, Ph.D.

Instructor
Ph.D. - Temple University
Specialty: Biochemistry
405B Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7427
hinkset@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Stephanie L. Hodde, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Illinois at Chicago
463 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7057
hoddesl@vmi.edu

Victoria F. Hodges

Adjunct Professor
M.B.A. - James Madison University
348 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7086
hodgesvf@vmi.edu

Maj. Beth Cummings

Deputy Director of Enrollment Marketing & Engagement
307 Letcher Ave. (Admissions II)
540-464-7710
cummingsea@vmi.edu

Col. Ryan R. Holston, Ph.D.

Professor
Jonathan M. Daniels ’61 Chair for Academic Excellence
Ph.D. - John Hopkins University
509 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7165
holstonrr@vmi.edu

COL Travis L. Homiak

Commanding Officer
2096 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7275
NROTCVM@vmi.edu

Major Marthe Honts

Sponsored Programs Administrator
300E Preston Library
540-464-7254
hontsmh@vmi.edu

Amanda H. Hostetter

Office Manager
103 Shell Hall
540-464-7096
hostetterah@vmi.edu

Jennifer W. Hough

Instructor
M.S. - Oregon State University
418 Mallory Hall
540-464-7335
houghjw@vmi.edu

Dr. Xiaoming Hu

Adjunct and Chinese Tutor
Ph.D. — University of Hawaii
Specialty: Chinese
537 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7066
hux@vmi.edu

James Hudson

Military Store Operations Manager and Post Office Supervisor
401 Richardson Hall
540-464-7303
hudsonjw@vmi.edu

Col. Wakeel I. Idewu, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - Louisiana State University
Specialty: Transportation Engineering
610 Nichols
540-464-7409
idewuw@vmi.edu

Joel Idol

Lab Mechanic
107 Mallory Hall
540-464-7359
idoljl@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Catharine Ingersoll, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of Texas at Austin
436 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7482
ingersollcc@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Michelle B. Iten, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - Texas Christian University
426 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7683
itenmb@vmi.edu

Mr. Keith Jarvis '82

Director of Facilities Management
307 Construction Office
540-464-7700
jarvistk@vmi.edu

Col. R. Geoffrey Jensen, Ph.D.

Professor
Holder of the John Biggs '30 Cincinnati Chair in Military History
Ph.D. - Yale University, History
332 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7243
jensenrg@vmi.edu

Dr. Bing Jiang

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - Emory University
Specialty: Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, and Public Economics
320 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7451
jiangb@vmi.edu

Tristan Jiang, Ph.D.

Associate Director of Institutional Research
Marshall Library
540-464-7080
jiangs@vmi.edu

Col. M. Houston Johnson V, Ph.D.

Professor
Department Head
Interim Director of John Adams Center
Ph.D. - University of Tennessee
330 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7840
johnsonmh@vmi.edu

Col. Jack B. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D.

Professor
Summer Session Director
Ph.D. - Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Tech
213 Cormack Hall
540-464-7554
johnsonjb@vmi.edu

Jennifer “Ginny” Jones

Registered Nurse
125 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
jonesjd@vmi.edu

Melinda Jones

Program Support Technician
337 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7341
jonesmt@vmi.edu

Col. Tappey H. Jones '70, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus
Ph.D. - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Specialty: Organic Chemistry
405D Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7422
JonesTH@vmi.edu

Capt. Chad A. Joyce

Instructor
M.S. Education – Old Dominion University
216 Cormack Hall
540-464-7558
joyceca@vmi.edu

Jai Kyoung Jung, Ph.D., P.E.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Cornell University
Specialty: Geotechnical Engineering
620 Nichols
540-464-7445
jungjk@vmi.edu

Moni Keeley

Financial Aid Counselor
307 B Letcher Avenue
540-464-7068
keeleymr@vmi.edu

Dianah Kelly

Enrollment Services Assistant
204 Admissions Office
540-464-7211
kellyda@vmi.edu

Jennifer Kelly

Payroll Accountant
320 Smith Hall
540-464-7158
kellyjr@vmi.edu

Lisa A. Kelly

Cashier
310 Smith Hall
540-464-7217
kellyla@vmi.edu

Col. Jeff Kendrick, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Kansas
Specialty: French
542 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7067
kendrickjw@vmi.edu

Maj. Molly J. Kent, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Specialty: Neuroscience
301D Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7567
kentmh@vmi.edu

Col. Dean A. Kershaw

Adjunct Faculty
M.S. - George Washington University
605 Nichols
540-464-7549
kershawda@vmi.edu

Lorie Kingery

Office Manager
226 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
kingerylc@vmi.edu

Col. Keith A. Kline, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Tennessee
Specialty: Biopsychology and Psychophysiology
404 Carroll Hall
540-464-7464
klineka@vmi.edu

Maj. Patrick J. Klinger

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – University of Kansas
326 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464- 7469
klingerpj@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Steven E. Knepper, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Bruce C. Gottwald, Jr. ’81 Chair for Academic Excellence
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
430 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7240
knepperse@vmi.edu

Ryan Knick

Police Officer
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
knicktr@vmi.edu

Col. Michael S. Krackow, Ph.D.

Professor, Human Performance and Wellness
Director, Rat Challenge
Director, Summer Transition Program (STP)
Ph. D. - Virginia Tech
215 Cormack Hall
540-464-7559
krackowms@vmi.edu

Tracey Lackey

Trainer / Developer
540-464-7759
lackeytm@vmi.edu

Maj. Steven Landgraf, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Florida State University
Specialty: Urban Economics, Industrial Organization, and Applied Microeconomics
320 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7381
landgrafsw@vmi.edu
https://www.stevenlandgraf.com/

Maj. Michael A. LaRocca, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Ph.D. – The University of Alabama
Specialty: Socio-behavioral influences on well-being; the psychology of aging
302 Carroll Hall
540-464-7860
laroccama@vmi.edu

Dr. Sabrina S. Laroussi

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - Texas Tech University
Specialty: Spanish
544 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7971
laroussiss@vmi.edu

Dr. Abibat Lasisi

Adjunct Professor
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics, Utah State University
lasisiaa@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Ramoni O. Lasisi

Associate Professor
Director of Cyber Defense Lab
Ph.D. - Utah State University
313G Mallory Hall
540-464-7495
lasisiro@vmi.edu
http://www.ramoni-lasisi.com/

Mr. Jeffrey L. Lawhorne, CPA

Director of Finance and Budget
302C Smith Hall
540-464-7156
lawhornejl@vmi.edu

GYSGT Luis Ledesma

Assistant Marine Officer Instructor
2088 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7139
ledesmalm@vmi.edu

Holly Leech

Commandant Office Manager
131 Old Barracks
540-464-7313
leechhc@vmi.edu

Maj. Durig Lewis

Adjunct Professor
Ph.D. - University of London
333 Mallory Hall
540-464-7935
lewisde@vmi.edu

Ryan C. Lewis

Acquisitions Coordinator
509 Preston Library
540-464-7568
lewisrc@vmi.edu

Col. Emily L. Fadia, Ph.D.

Professor
Director CBMC
Ph.D. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology & Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Specialty: Genetics and Molecular Biology
303D Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7423
fadiael@vmi.edu

MR Gene P. Lilly (Sgt. 1st Class, Retired)

Contractor, Golden Key Group
Military Science Instructor – MS I
2061 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7843
lillycp@vmi.edu

Dana Lineberry

Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
100 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
lineberrydm@vmi.edu

Col. Pat Looney, USMC (Ret)

Deputy Director
224 Marshall Hall
540-464-7946
looneypg@vmi.edu

Sierra Lowder

Registered Nurse
125 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
lowdersd@vmi.edu

Dr. Stephen Lowe

Adjunct Professor
Ph.D. Strategic Management, University of Glasgow
262 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7234
loweso@vmi.edu

Col. William B. Lowe, Jr.

Instructor
M.S. - North Carolina State University
417 Mallory Hall
540-464-7337
lowewb@vmi.edu

Dr. Lu Lu

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Specialty: Chinese
545 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7454
lul@vmi.edu

Col. Raymond MacDermott, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Rutgers University
Specialty: International Economics, Macroeconomics
331 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7405
macdermottrj@vmi.edu

Bruce N. MacDonald

Adjunct Professor
Internship Coordinator
B.A. - Trinity College
Specialty: Advertising
323A Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7451
macdonaldbn10@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Mary Beth Manjerovic, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Central Florida
Specialty: Disease Ecology
301C Maury Brooke Hall
540-464-7931
manjerovicme@vmi.edu

Terry Manuel

Fixed Assets Accountant, Financial Accounting
311 Smith Hall
540-464-7162
manuelth@vmi.edu

Maj. Dan Marshall

Assistant Director of Assessment
Marshall Library
540-464-7365
marshalldr@vmi.edu

Michael Marshall

Chief of Police
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
marshallml@vmi.edu

Maj. Rebekah L. Martin, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Specialty: Environmental Engineering & Drinking Water Quality
622 Nichols
540-464-7242
martinrl@vmi.edu

Ms. Corey A. Matteson

Bursar
310A Smith Hall
540-464-7144
mattesonca@vmi.edu

Jeffrey Matteson

Network Technician
309 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7363
mattesonje@vmi.edu

Marsha Mayhew

Payroll Manager
320 Smith Hall
540-464-7157
mayhewmb@vmi.edu

Heather McBrayer

Administrative Assistant
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
mcbrayerhm@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Daniel F. McCain, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Specialty: Biochemistry
401F Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7456
mccaindf@vmi.edu

Brooke McCormick

Registered Nurse
125 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
mcmormickbn@vmi.edu

Maj. Stacy McCoy

Assistant Director of Admissions
Specialty: Virginia Region: Central Virginia National Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
201 Admissions Office
540-464-7087
mccoysn@vmi.edu

Col. Christina R. McDonald, Ph.D.

Professor
Institute Director of Writing
Holder of Jackson-Hope Distinguished Chair in Arts and Humanities
Ph.D. - Texas Christian University
434 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7240
mcdonaldcr@vmi.edu

Col. Robert L. McDonald, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Professor
Ph.D. - Texas Christian University
210 Smith Hall
540-464-7212
mcdonaldrl@vmi.edu

MR Moses McFadden, Jr. (Sgt. 1st Class, Retired)

Supply Technician
1027 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7368
mcfaddenm@vmi.edu

Amy I. McKemy

Office Manager
303 Smith Hall
540-464-7321
mckemyai@vmi.edu

Lockwood McLaughlin

Photographer
111 Smith Hall
540-464-7207
mclaughlinhl@vmi.edu

Capt. Robert L. McMasters

Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - Michigan State University
705 Nichols
540-464-7534
mcmastersrl@vmi.edu
http://www.vmi.edu/mc

Carrie Miller

Microcomputer Specialist/Help Desk Technician
315 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7643
millerce@vmi.edu

Col. Emily P. Miller, Ph.D.

Department Head
Professor
Holder of Navas-Read Chair in English Literature
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
432 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7240
millerep@vmi.edu

Capt. Eric Moore

Assistant Chief of Staff Cadet Government
Commandant B-8
540-464-7413
mooreec@vmi.edu

Deanne L. Moosman

Instructor
M.S. - Eastern Kentucky University
214 Cormack Hall
540-464-7564
moosmandl@vmi.edu

Col. Paul R. Moosman, Jr. '98, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Auburn University
Specialty: Field Biology
303C Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7433
moosmanpr@vmi.edu

Celeste Morales

Computer Support Technician
310 Nichols Engineering Building
540-464-7098
moralescp@vmi.edu

Brig. Gen. Robert W. Moreschi, Ph.D.

Deputy Superintendent for Academics and Dean of the Faculty
Ph.D. - University of Illinois
210 Smith Hall
540-464-7212
moreschirw@vmi.edu

Maj. Grace Moyer

Site Director
8 E. Washington Street
540-464-7704
moyerga@vmi.edu

Stephen L. Neas II

Adjunct Instructor
B.S. - Virginia Military Institute
323 Nichols
540-464-7331
neassl@vmi.edu

Col. W. Wayne Neel, Ph.D. (Emeritus)

Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - North Carolina State University
721 Nichols
540-464-7530
neelww@vmi.edu

Col. Charles D. Newhouse, Ph.D., P.E.

Department Head
Professor
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Specialty: Structural Engineering
608 Nichols
540-464-7364
newhousecd@vmi.edu

Kelly Nye

Multimedia Coordinator
111 Smith Hall
540-464-7207
nyeke@vmi.edu

Joshua O'Daniel

Assistant Director, CPTF
540-464-7890
odanieljs@vmi.edu

Alyssa Foltz

Visitor Services Supervisor
Virginia Museum of the Civil War
540-462-6363
foltzac@vmi.edu

Natalie Oleksyshyn

Writing Center Consultant
215 Carroll Hall
540-464-7045
oleksyshynnj@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Eric W. Osborne, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - Texas Christian University
334 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7477
osborneew@vmi.edu

Dr. Wesley B. O’Dell, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor
Ph.D. - Johns Hopkins University
513 Scott Shipp Hall
odellwb@vmi.edu

Tom R. Panko

Adjunct Professor
M.B.A. - University of Southern Mississippi
401K Preston Library
540-464-7574
pankotr@vmi.edu

Col. Kim C. Parker

Government Relations Director
301 Smith Hall
540-464-7171
parkerkc@vmi.edu

Dr. Billy J. Parson

Instructor
M.D. - University of Louisville
Specialty: Introductory Biology
303F Maury Brooke Hall
540-464-7932
parsonbj@vmi.edu

Gwyn Parson

Writing Center Consultant
215 Carroll Hall
540-464-7045
parsongg@vmi.edu

Maj. Timothy J. A. Passmore, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Colorado Boulder
Specialty: International law and organizations, foreign policy, civil war, peacekeeping
517 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7724
passmoretj@vmi.edu

Maj. Blain Patterson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – North Carolina State University
429 Mallory Hall
540-464-7348
pattersonba@vmi.edu

Maj. Sarah Patterson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – Duke University
430 Mallory Hall
540-464-7678
pattersonse@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Daren Payne '90

Deputy Director for Engineering and Construction
306 Construction Office
540-464-7885
paynerd@vmi.edu

Caitlin Perry

Nurse Administrator
225 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
perrycm@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Chase Perry

Deputy Director of Admissions
Specialty: National Region: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia
201 Admissions Office
perrywl@vmi.edu

Crystal Perry

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
201 Smith Hall
540-464-7311
perrycw@vmi.edu

Brittney Phillips

Site Manager
Virginia Museum of the Civil War
540-462-6361
phillipsbj@vmi.edu

Chad Phillips

Maintenance Supervisor
Virginia Museum of the Civil War
540-462-6365
phillipscr@vmi.edu

Shana P. O’Quinn

Procurement Officer
314 Smith Hall
540-464-7372
oquinnsp@vmi.edu

Donna V. Potter

Executive Secretary
262 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7234
potterdv@vmi.edu

Martha Potter

Administrative and Program Specialist
202 Admissions Office
pottermc@vmi.edu

Maj. Shannon P. Quevedo

Assistant Professor
PhD - University of Michigan
405C Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7420
quevedoSP@vmi.edu

Col. Lee Rakes

Director of Institutional Effectiveness
SACSCOC Liaison
Marshall Library
540-464-7345
rakesel@vmi.edu

Maj. Andrei Ramniceanu, Ph.D., P.E.

Assistant Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Specialty: Construction Engineering and Management
603 Nichols
540-464-7752
ramniceanua@vmi.edu

Maj. Madeleine Forrest Ramsey

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Arkansas
335 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7475
ramseymf@vmi.edu

Melinda Ramsey

Accounts Payable Travel Specialist
314 Smith Hall
540-464-7152
ramseymk@vmi.edu

Col. J. Patrick Rhamey, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Arizona
Specialty: Conflict, International Relations Theory, Regional Politics, Major and Regional Powers
511 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7675
rhameyjp@vmi.edu
https://patrickrhamey.com/

Dr. Duncan J. Richter

Professor
Holder of Charles Luck III ’55 Institute Professorship
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
468 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7735
richterdj@vmi.edu

Capt. John E. Riester, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.

Emeritus
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - Old Dominion University
Specialty: Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering
605 Nichols
540-464-7701
riesterje@vmi.edu

Col. Steven Riethmiller

Instructor and Professor Emeritus
Ph.D. – University of South Carolina
405F Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7425
riethmillers@vmi.edu

Zebulen A. Riley

Adjunct Professor
M.A. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Specialty: Applied Microeconomics and Public Choice
311 Cocke Hall
540-464-7451
rileyza@vmi.edu

Tamera Robinette

Licensed Practical Nurse
125 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
robinettetb@vmi.edu

Dana Rogers

Staff Accountant
320 Smith Hall
540-464-7155
rogersdf@vmi.edu

Col. Gary K. Rogers, Ph.D., P.E.

Emeritus
Professional Engineer
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Specialty: Geotechnical Engineering and Geology
621 Nichols
540-464-7411
rogersgk@vmi.edu

Maj. Megan Roosevelt, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – University of Colorado Boulder
513 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7446
rooseveltme@vmi.edu

Lt Col Michael ‘Keystone’ Rose

Recruiting Officer
2017 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7354
afrotc@vmi.edu

Jessica Rowe

Procurement Practitioner
200 Construction Office
540-464-7700
rowejn@vmi.edu

Col. Richard A. Rowe, Ph.D.

Professor
Director of Research, VMI Research Labs
Ph.D. - Michigan State University
Specialty: Vertebrate Biology
301E Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7434
rowera@vmi.edu

Maj. Catherine M. Roy

Communications and Marketing Specialist
226 Marshall Hall
540-464-7052
roycm@vmi.edu

CSM Suzanne Rubenstein

Director of Activities
B8 Old Barracks
540-464-7325
rubensteinsd@vmi.edu

Katherine G. Ruffin

Administrative Assistant
B.A. - Elon University
2025-D Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7353
ruffinkg@vmi.edu

Vada L. Sanderson

Lab Technician
315 Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7438
sandersonvl@vmi.edu

Staff Sgt. Joseph C. Schablik

Military Science Instructor – MS IV
3018B Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7638
schablikjc@vmi.edu

Rick D. Schemehorn

Human Resources Assistant
2094 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7277
schemehornrd@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Mary S. Noe

Deputy Director of Recruitment
Specialty: Virginia Region: Northern Virginia National Region: Maryland & Washington D.C.
201 Admissions Office
schriverme@vmi.edu

Oliver Schriver

Police Officer
301 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7017
schriverom@vmi.edu

Maj. Jason Schroepfer

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Texas
Specialty: Arabic
535 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7965
schroepferjw@vmi.edu

Maj. Liz Elizondo Schroepfer, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D.- University of Texas at Austin
322 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7691
schroepferle@vmi.edu

Mary Beth T. Schulz

Executive Secretary
2097 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7275
schulzmt@vmi.edu

Shane Seaman

Computer/Multimedia Support
307 Nichols Engineering Annex
540-464-7770
seamands@vmi.edu

Taylor L. Seaman

Administrative Assistant
561 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7241
seamantl@vmi.edu

Capt. Michael Sebastino, USN(Ret.)

Associate Dean for Academic Administration and Planning
210 Smith Hall
540-464-7212
sebastinomj@vmi.edu

Col. Srimayi (Tinni) B. Sen, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Mississippi
Specialty: Asymmetric Business Cycles, Evolutionary Game Theory, Pedagogical Research, and Law and Economics
301 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7478
sensb@vmi.edu

Pongracz J. Sennyey

Director of Preston Library
MLIS - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
sennyeypj@vmi.edu

Elise Sheffield

Writing Center Consultant
215 Carroll Hall
540-464-7045
sheffieldeg10@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Ammad Sheikh

Director
Ed.D. - Northeastern University
311 Carroll Hall
540-464-7560
sheikhas@vmi.edu

Mohammed Y. Shihab

Instructor
M.A. - University of Virginia
Specialty: Arabic
563 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7082
shihabmy@vmi.edu

Col. Troy J. Siemers, Ph.D.

Department Head
Professor
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
437 Mallory Hall
540-464-7491
siemerstj@vmi.edu

Mr. David G. Sigler

Financial Analyst
302E Smith Hall
540-464-7143
siglerdg@vmi.edu

Maj. Isaac Slone

Facilities Director, CPTF
540-464-7973
sloneid@vmi.edu

Douglas N. Smith

Instructor
M.A. - Regent University
464 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7893
smithdn@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Jeffrey S. Smith, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of Tennessee
Specialty: Macro-Monetary and Environmental
333 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7542
smithjs@vmi.edu

Mattie Q. Smith

Instructor
M.A. - Hollins University
466 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7186
smithmq@vmi.edu

Col. Stanton Q. Smith, Ph.D.

Department Head
Professor
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
Specialty: Organic Chemistry
401E Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7426
smithsq@vmi.edu

Col. Ashleigh B. Smythe, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of California, Davis
Specialty: Invertebrate Zoology & Parasitology
301B Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7934
smytheab@vmi.edu

SgtMaj William T. “Tom” Sowers

Institute and Corps Sergeant Major
139 Old Barracks
540-464-7293
sowerswt@vmi.edu

Justin Spears

Conference Operations Coordinator
540-464-7582
spearsja@vmi.edu

Col. James C. Squire, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
620 Nichols
540-464-7548
squirejc@vmi.edu
http://www.jimsquire.com

Roscoe B. Stephenson III, J.D.

Adjunct Professor
J.D. - Washington & Lee University School of Law
Specialty: Business Law
307 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7455
stephensonrb@vmi.edu
http://rbsiii.com/VMI/

Tamara D. Stoops

Lab Technician
417 Maury-Brooke Hall
540-464-7417
stoopstd@vmi.edu

Valarie R. Stores

Director
(540) 464-7312
storesva@vmi.edu

Maj. Jillian Stuart, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Iowa
Specialty: Social Psychology with an emphasis on judgment and decision making
302-C Carroll Hall
540-464-7091
stuartjl@vmi.edu

Col. Gerald "Jay" A. Sullivan, Ph.D.

Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - Rensselaer Polytechnic University
719 Nichols
540-464-7532
sullivanga@vmi.edu

Col. Glenn R. Sullivan, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Ph.D. - Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Specialty: Abnormal Psychology and Psychological Assessment
405 Carroll Hall
540-464-7474
sullivangr@vmi.edu

Bruce J. Summers

Adjunct Professor
M.A. - University of Illinois
Specialty: Money & Banking, Central Bank Operations
323A Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7929
summersbj@vmi.edu

Col. Donald R. Sunnen, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Specialty: German
540 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7360
sunnendr@vmi.edu
http://sites.vmi.edu/sunnendr/

Katherina “Kat” Bishop

Administrative Assistant
139B Old Barracks
540-464-7314
bishopkk@vmi.edu

Col. Matthew K. Swenty, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor
Professional Engineer
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Specialty: Structural Engineering
621 Nichols
540-464-7552
swentymk@vmi.edu

Ande Hartley

Administrative Assistant
139B Old Barracks
540-464-7580
hartleyam@vmi.edu

Kaye Taylor

Administrative Assistant
324 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7338
taylorpk@vmi.edu

Maj. Byron "Tony" Teague

Officer in Charge
496 New Barracks
540-464-7285
teagueba@vmi.edu

Loretta F. Thompson

Executive Secretary
436 Mallory Hall
540-464-7335
thompsonlf@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Pennie J. Ticen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of Massachusetts, Amherst
467 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7479
ticenpj@vmi.edu

Col. Thomas C. Timmes, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor
US Army, Retired
Professional Engineer
Board Certified Environmental Engineer
Ph.D. - Pennsylvania State University
Specialty: Environmental Engineering, Water and Wastewater
619 Nichols Engineering Building
540-464-7869
timmestc@vmi.edu

Deborah Tomlin

Executive Secretary
320 Mallory Hall
540-464-7225
tomlindj@vmi.edu

Col. Kathleen Tomlin, VCO, VCCO, CUPO

Director of Procurement Services
314 Smith Hall
540-464-7166
tomlinkh@vmi.edu

Col. Daniela M. Topasna, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Specialty: Nanoscale Materials and Nonlinear Optics
329 Mallory Hall
540-464-7046
topasnadm@vmi.edu

Col. Gregory A. Topasna, Ph.D.

Professor
Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Specialty: Astronomy, Thin Films and Thin Film Devices
330 Mallory Hall
540-464-7502
topasnaga@vmi.edu

LTC Paula Tucker, Ph.D,

Assistant Director for Leadership and Character Development
225 Marshall Hall
540-464-7799
tuckerpa@vmi.edu

Col. Stacia K. Vargas, Ph.D.

Department Head, Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. - University of Connecticut
Specialty: Nonlinear Optics and Laser Spectroscopy
327 Mallory Hall
540-464-7027
vargassk@vmi.edu

John R. Vosburgh

Instructor
M.S. - Syracuse University
418 Mallory Hall
540-464-7339
vosburghjr@vmi.edu

Maj. Doug B. Wainwright

IT Manager and Instructor
M.A. - Distance Education, University of Maryland University College
207A Mallory Hall
540-464-7290
wainwrightdb@vmi.edu

Col. Clifford T. West, Jr., Ph.D.

Department Head
Professor
Ph.D. - Indiana University
Specialty: Top management demographics and decision making, Principles of Management, Business Policy and Entrepreneurship
318 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7449
westct@vmi.edu

Maj. McLaren Westland

104th Division (Instructor Training), US Army Reserve
Military Science Instructor
2020 Kilbourne Hall
westlandmg@vmi.edu

Alicia Wheeler

Assistant Registrar for Institutional Compliance
B.A. - University of North Florida
303 Shell Hall
540-464-7797
wheeleras@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Sara S. Whipple, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Cornell University
Specialty: The effects of poverty and associated risk factors on children's development with a specific focus on educational outcomes.
413 Carroll Hall
540-464-7239
whippless@vmi.edu

Capt. Jim Whitten

Instructor
M.A.Ed. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
210 Cormack Field
540-464-7925
whittenjh@vmi.edu

Terry Wilhelm

Benefits Specialist
540-464-7720
wilhelmtb@vmi.edu

Maj. John V. “Jack” Wilkins

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – Virginia Commonwealth University
716 Nichols
540-464-7546
wilkinsjv@vmi.edu

Maj. Rodney F. Wilkins, Ph.D., P.E.

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - University of Virginia
Specialty: Fluid Mechanics, Materials & Energy Systems
623 Nichols
540-464-7238
wilkinsrf@vmi.edu

Capt. Travis Williams

Assistant Professor of Military Science
MS I Instructor
2052 Kilbourne Hall
(540) 464-7846
williamstj@vmi.edu

Maj. Henry A. Wise, III

Assistant Professor
M.F.A. - University of Mississippi
408 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7037
wiseha@vmi.edu

Col. William “Bill” Wyatt

Executive Officer to the Superintendent
111 Smith Hall
540-464-7132
wyattwj@vmi.edu

Dr. Laura Xie

Associate Professor
Ph.D. - Stanford University
Specialty: Chinese
543 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7459
xief@vmi.edu

Donna H. Young

Office Manager
Marshall Library
540-464-7345
youngdh@vmi.edu

Col. J.M. “John” Young

Chief of Staff
200 Smith Hall
youngjm@vmi.edu

Robbin Youngblood

Graphic Designer
111 Smith Hall
540-464-7207
youngbloodre@vmi.edu

Michael Zanie

Director of Food Service
540-464-7374
zaniemr@vmi.edu

CDR James Sullen

Executive Officer
2089 Kilbourne Hall
540-464-7593
sullenj@vmi.edu

Dr. Tanjina Afrin

Assistant Director, VMI Center for Undergraduate Research
602 Nichols Engineering Hall
540-464-7412
afrint@vmi.edu

Regina Allison

Office Manager
311 Carroll Hall
540-464-7560
allisonrd@vmi.edu

Rick Amenell

Electronics Technician
Supervisor
406 Nichols
540-464-7541
amenellrc@vmi.edu

Maj. Kimberly T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – Florida State University
429 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7488
andersonkt@vmi.edu

Luke Anderson

Enrollment Services Analyst/VA Benefits
307 B Letcher Avenue
540-464-7208
andersonlw@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Anthony Arciero, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Fellow, Center for Leadership & Ethics
Ph.D. - George Mason University
Specialty: Motivation, thriving, and life purpose in adolescents and young adults.
302-A Carroll Hall
540-464-7664
arcieroar@vmi.edu

Alyssa Astphan

Inspector General/Title IX Coordinator
LTC, VaARNG
303 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7086
astphanay@vmi.edu

Maj. Domonique Blum

Assistant Director of Admissions
Specialty: Virginia Region: Tidewater/Hampton Roads National Region: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming International Recruitment Lead
540-464-7211
blumdr@vmi.edu

Col. Jeffrey R. Boobar

Senior Director for Finance and Support
302A Smith Hall
540-464-7697
boobarjr@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Mark Boonshoft

Associate Professor
Holder of Conrad M. Hall ’65 Chair in American Constitutional History
Ph.D., Ohio State University
327 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7447
boonshoftmd@vmi.edu

Camille Bouillon

Instructor
M.A. - Université Paris-Sorbonne
Specialty: French
563 Scott Shipp Hall
bouillonco@vmi.edu

1LT Henry Boulter

Officer in Charge
141 New Barracks
540-464-7291
boulterhj@vmi.edu

BG Charles F. Brower, IV, USA (Ret.), Ph.D.

Emeritus Dean and Professor
Ph.D. – University of Pennsylvania
browercf@vmi.edu

Tara Brown

Executive Secretary
609 Nichols
540-464-7331
brownti@vmi.edu

MAJ Emmett Buckley

Writing Center Coordinator
216 Carroll Hall
540-464-7045
buckleyec@vmi.edu

SSG Andrew J. “AJ” Burns

Battalion Operations and Training Sergeant
C-09 New Barracks
540-464-7705
burnsaj@vmi.edu

Olivia Camden

Office Manager
202 Carroll Hall
540-464-7732
camdenao@vmi.edu

Dr. William “Doug” Cameron, Jr.

Adjunct Professor
Ph.D. - Physics, Old Dominion University
334 Mallory Hall
540-464-7225
cameronwd@vmi.edu

Maj. Megan Chambers, Ph.D.

Lecturer
Ph.D. - NC State University
433 Mallory Hall
540-464-7933
chambersmj@vmi.edu

Jessica Chittum

Accounts Payable Specialist
314 Smith Hall
540-464-7979
chittumjf@vmi.edu

CPT Trey Copenhaver

Academic Support Coordinator
203 Carroll Hall
540-464-7636
copenhavergt@vmi.edu

John Cullen

Engineering Technician
410 Nichols
540-464-7592
cullenjd@vmi.edu

Rhita Daniel

Social Media Specialist
116 Smith Hall
540-464-7936
danielra@vmi.edu

Heavenly Dawson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
M.A. - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
204 Health Center
540-464-7673
dawsonhr@vmi.edu

Pipe Major Brian Donaldson

VMI Pipe Band Director
208 Shell Hall
540-464-7231
donaldsonb@vmi.edu

Nathan Dransfield

Jr. Software Engineer
122 Mallory Hall
540-464-7809
dransfieldne@vmi.edu

Capt. Shannon Dryden

Instructor
M.S. - Virginia Tech
214 Cormack Hall
540-464-7577
drydensm@vmi.edu

Sharon Dudley

Human Resources Administrator
540-464-7105
dudleysh@vmi.edu

MAJ Brian F. Ellis III

Officer-In-Charge / Adjutant
418 VMI Parade, Commandant 141
540-464-7291
ellisbf@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Shannon Eskam, EdD

Director of Financial Aid
307 B Letcher Ave
540-464-7626
eskamsm@vmi.edu

MAJ Bryant Etheridge

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Harvard University
333 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7260
etheridgeb@vmi.edu

Chantelle Eversole

Assistant Registrar for Scheduling
B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
303 Shell Hall
540-464-7213
eversolecd@vmi.edu

Capt. Eli B. D. Facemire ‘19

Associate Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets
Old Hospital
540-464-7943
facemireeb@vmi.edu

CPT Meghan Ferguson

Academic Advising Coordinator
209 Carroll Hall
540-464-7302
fergusonmn@vmi.edu

Mike Finkelstein

Web Administrator
300 Nichols Engineering
540-464-7958
finkelsteinmm@vmi.edu

Olivia Fowler

Executive Assistant
210 Smith Hall
540-464-7136
fowlerog@vmi.edu

Lisa French

VMI Museum Store Manager & Supervisor of Visitor Services
210 Memorial Hall
540-464-7671
frenchlt@vmi.edu

Niccole Gatliff

Registrar
M.S. Shenandoah University
303 Shell Hall
540-464-7213
gatliffns@vmi.edu

Todd L. Goen

Director, Office of Global Education
Senior International Officer
Instructor
M.A. – University of Arkansas
102 Old Hospital
540-464-7350
goentl@vmi.edu

Lt. Col. Joseph Hagy

Director of Admissions
319 Letcher Avenue
540-464-7176
hagyjr@vmi.edu

Dr. MD Kamrul Hasan

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – New Mexico State University
717 Nichols
hasanmk@vmi.edu
hasanmk@vmi.edu

Sarah Hatcher

Administrative Assistant
303 E Maury Brooke Hall
540-464-7247
hatchersj@vmi.edu

Marianne Hause

Media Relations Specialist
111 Smith Hall
540-464-7297
hauseml@vmi.edu

Elizabeth (Liz) Hayden

Deputy Director
540-464-7159
haydeneh@vmi.edu

Dr. Erin Holmes

Visiting Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of South Carolina
337 Scott Shipp Hall
holmesem@vmi.edu

Karen Johnson

Financial Analyst
311 Smith Hall
johnsonke@vmi.edu

Col. Paul T. Kastner

Director of Emergency Management
212 Carrol Hall
540-464-7119
kastnerpt@vmi.edu

Jacob Klein

Jr. Software Engineer
122 Mallory Hall
540-464-7809
kleinjf@vmi.edu

Melissa Krawiec, DO

Institute Physician
228 Post Hospital
540-464-7218
krawiecms@vmi.edu

Dr. Qiong Liu

Assistant Professor
Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo
337 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7256
liuq@vmi.edu

Katie Maher

Assistant Director Office of Career Services
MBA - Limestone University
311 Carroll Hall
540-464-7769
maherka@vmi.edu

Mohammad Maktoomi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIITD)
703 Nichols
540-464-7399
maktoomima@vmi.edu
https://maktoomi4.blogspot.com/

Donald M. Martin, P.E.

Adjunct Instructor
Professional Engineer
M.E. – University of Virginia
Specialty: Geotechnical Engineering & GIS
622 Nichols
540-464-7242
martindm@vmi.edu

Vaughn McBean

Office Manager
303 Letcher Ave.
540-464-7111
mcbeanvl@vmi.edu

Luke McMasters

Engineering Division IT Specialist
406 Nichols
540-464-7332
mcmasterslj@vmi.edu

Dr. Luke McNulty

Instructor
Ph.D. - University of Alberta
439 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7989
mcnultylb@vmi.edu

Celena Miller

Office Manager
204 Health Center
540-464-7667
millercm@vmi.edu

Judy Mullins

Budget and Planning Analyst
311A Smith Hall
540-464-7151
mullinsjj@vmi.edu

MAJ Spencer Palmer, PhD

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Accounting, University of Utah, 2023
225 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7381
palmersn@vmi.edu

Dr. Bishnu Datt Pandey

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Hampton University
Specialty: Nuclear Physics
331 Mallory Hall
540-464-7506
pandeybd@vmi.edu

Mr. Amish Parikh

Instructor
313-C Mallory Hall
540-464-7405
parikhav@vmi.edu

Dr. Sangmork "Sam" Park

Assistant Professor
Ph. D. — Wright State University
316 Mallory Hall
540-464-7498
parks@vmi.edu

Georgina L Parker

Procurement Officer
314 Smith Hall
540-464-7137
parkergl@vmi.edu

Laura Parsons

Writing Center Consultant
215 Carroll Hall
540-464-7045
parsonsld@vmi.edu

Dr. Alex Paul

Visiting Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - University of Houston
325 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7382
paulay@vmi.edu

LTC Allyson Pierce

Director of the Miller Academic Center
207A Carroll Hall
540-464-7741
piercesa@vmi.edu

Mary Price

Instructor
M.A. - University of Alabama
414 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7484
priceml@vmi.edu

Jenna M. Ryan

Administrative Assistant
507 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7676
ryanjm@vmi.edu

Col. Woodson "Woody" Sadler ‘66

Adjunct Professor
B.S. Virginia Military Institute
Specialty: AutoCad Drawing
618 Nichols Engineering Hall
540-464-7563
sadlerwa@vmi.edu

Maj. Steven D. Sanders, D. Eng., P.E.

Lecturer
Professional Engineer
D. Eng. – Southern Methodist University
Specialty: Engineering Management, Project Management, Engineering Economy, Construction Methods and Management
618 Nichols
540-464-7024
sanderssd@vmi.edu

CDR Julie H. Shank

Deputy Commandant for Operations, Plans, and Training
3-115 Third Barracks
540-464-7706
shankjh@vmi.edu

Laura Peters Shapiro

Digital Content Specialist
116 Smith Hall
540-784-9294
shapirolp@vmi.edu

Gus Singleton Jr., DBA, MBA, LDO, ABOC, COA

Institute Planning and Environmental Sustainability Officer
308 Freeland House
540-464-7980
SingletonG@VMI.edu

Claudia Smigrod

Instructor
Edwin P. Conquest Visiting Chair in the Humanities
M.F.A. - George Washington University
437 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7455
smigrodcm@vmi.edu

Col. David T. Smith, Ph.D.

Professor and Department Head
Ph.D. - Nova Southeastern University
MH 313-D
540-464-7584
smithdtr@vmi.edu

CPT Kristen S. Tyree

Academic Support Coordinator
206 Carroll Hall
540-464-7781
tyreeks@vmi.edu

Matthew Tyree

Administrative Assistant to the BOV
201 Smith Hall
540-464-7206
tyreemr@vmi.edu

Tamara Wade

Recruiter
540-464-7051
wadete@vmi.edu

Mrs. Pamela J. Waldron

Administrative Assistant
Cyber Defense Labortary
315 Mallory Hall
540-464-7496
waldronpj@vmi.edu

Dr. Manula WalivePathiranage

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. - Old Dominion University (Physics)
Specialty: Superconductivity, Sustainable Energy Systems, Low Power Circuit Designs
333 Mallory Hall
540-464-7408
walivepathiranagemr@vmi.edu

Dr. George Walter

Instructor
Ph.D. - The Catholic University of America
427 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7240
waltergd@vmi.edu

Lexie West

Videographer
111C Smith Hall
540-464-7281
westam@vmi.edu

Maj. Aubrey K. Whitehead, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. – George Mason University
Specialty: Effects of motivation, close social group influence, and self-regulation on undergraduate degree persistence.
417 Carroll Hall
540-464-7233
whiteheadak@vmi.edu

Briana Williams

Chief Diversity Officer
202 Protocol
540-464-7090
williamsba@vmi.edu

CPT Heather J. Williams

Academic Advising Coordinator
204 Carroll Hall
540-464-7771
williamshj@vmi.edu

Heather Wood

Assistant Registrar
B.S. Bluefield College
303 Shell Hall
540-464-7213
woodhs@vmi.edu

Dr. Salih Yasun

Assistant Professor
Ph. D., Masters — Indiana-University-Bloomington
515 Scott Shipp Hall
540-464-7762
yasuns@vmi.edu