Licensed Clinical Psychologist A. ), Stanton Q. Smith, Sean T. Dudek, Shu-Hui He, Jarod A. Girod, and Shane R. Nunes The Application of Vinamidinium Salts to the Synthesis of 1,2,4-Trisubstituted Pyrroles, John T. Gupton III, Nakul Telang, Dominic F. Gazzo, Peter J. Barelli, Kristin E. Lescalleet, Jonathon W. Fagan, Brandon J. [email protected] His current research projects explore how environmental and climatic changes influenced trade, political decisions, thought processes, human subsistence, adaptability, and ideas of resiliency from the early modern period to the present, while simultaneously inspiring new ways of perceiving, interpreting, and representing nature and provoking changes in the sea and land. 540-464-7176 Chip Barber served on active duty in the U.S. Navy for twenty-four years. [email protected] in Electrical Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University and an A.A.S. His military assignments include the 82nd Airborne Division; 1st Armored Division; 4th Psychological Operations Group; 1st Special Warfare Training Group; XVIII Airborne Corps; The Joint Readiness Training Center; and Headquarters, US Army Forces Command. [email protected], Photographer 540-464-7088 Chaplain Casper holds a Bachelors Degree in English from VMI, as well as Masters Degrees in both Practical Theology and Christian Education from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. [email protected] Bither reported to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Germany and served as a Special Forces Detachment Commander from 1991-1994. LTC Kendrick is co-editor (with Professor Katherine Maynard, Washington College in Chestertown, MD)of Polemic and Literature surrounding the French Wars of Religion(2019). Laura Parsons holds a bachelor's degreefrom Carleton College and a master's degree from The University of Virginia. 2046 Ext. MAJ Westland overseas deployments include a tour at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 2005, a combat tour in Iraq 2011, and a tour to Saudi Arabia in 2015-2016. Specialty: Eukaryotic Microbiology 540-464-7750 226 Post Hospital Human Resources Coordinator Lieutenant Colonel Clifford Franklin, Operations Officer, AFROTC Detachment 880, located at Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia. Prior to cross-training into the RQ-4 he was an EC-130H Pilot at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. Jack Abercrombie: offensive line/run game coordinator He was a Via Fellow and taught structural engineering courses while at Virginia Tech. Cmdr. Professional Engineer [email protected], Registered Nurse - North Carolina State University 205 Post Hospital Bio, Writing Center Consultant 301 Letcher Avenue 540-464-7158 Bio. Ph.D.- University of Texas at Austin 540-464-7218 [email protected], Barber Shop Manager Marshall Library [email protected] 540-464-7242 Sherif's research work spans three main fields, Computer Science, STEM Education, and Public Health. 210 Smith Hall 540-464-7454 540-464-7218 In January of 2018, First Lieutenant Becks responsibilities further increased upon assuming the billets of Battery FDO and Headquarters Platoon Commander to prepare him for the duties as the Battery Executive Officer in April of 2018. Students in Maj. Codys classes may expect to encounter practical exercises and open discussions designed to hone their abilities with the transferable skills of communication. Member of graduate faculties teaching courses in strategic communication, propaganda, and persuasion for the University of North Carolina Wilmington program in conflict resolution and management and James Madison University program in communication studies. 540-464-7339 1st Class, Retired), Contractor, Golden Key Group In addition to having teaching experience at the university level, she has worked as a book editor, a magazine editor, and a freelance writer. Goen is an Honors College Graduate with a BA in Computer Science, French, and Vocational Ministry from Harding University, holds an MA in Communication from the University of Arkansas, and completed all coursework toward a PhD in Communication from the University of Georgia. Spande, N.R. 2097 Kilbourne Hall - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University In 2012, she joined the IT department as a programmer/analyst. 540-464-7079 Hicham Assaoui holds an M.A. Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo Assistant Director for Programs and Conferences Mastro, J.H. Dr. Copeland received a Bachelor of Arts from Stephen F. Austin University in English and a Master of Art from the University of Memphis. Ms. Ruffin was the Program Support Technician for VMI Army ROTC from 1999-2004. Bio. One of his favorite parts about VMI is working with the students on research projects and publishing and presenting their results through engineering groups such as ASEE, PCI, and ACI. 4. Jeter, J. Bio. [email protected] 301 Shell Hall 424 Scott Shipp Hall After high school, she moved to the US to study at Wake Forest University as a foreign student on an F 1 visa. The Regimental Band has participated in over 1000 parades and performances on and off-post during his tenure, and he has had the privilege of directing hundreds of Cadets the Band Company. 221 Marshall Hall Colonel McDonalds photographs are in the collection of numerous private and public collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth. J. Org. Cartwright, K. C.; Davies, A.; Tunge, J. 540-464-7646 [email protected], Associate Professor On the cadet side, he has established computer recommendations and the cadet computer pamphlet. Recent game results are to the left; upcoming games to the right. Additionally, he enjoys working with engineering policies on licensure, civil engineering curriculum design, and innovative techniques used for teaching in higher education. Imran Ghani is an Associate Professor of Software Engineering at VMI. Ph.D. - Texas Christian University Program Support Technician Bio, Assistant Professor From 2006-2008, he attended the Joint Forces Staff College and was assigned as the Special Operations Plans Officer, Joint Forces Command, Suffolk, Virginia and Army Liaison Officer to I MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force), Fallujah, Iraq. Bio. After these assignments he was a communications officer with the 82nd Airbornes Division Signal and Engineer Battalions. Co-authored a recent article in American Communication Journal. Bio. [email protected] His research interests include Arabic language and culture, Arabic dialects, linguistics, pedagogy, second language acquisition, and sociolinguistics. Before joining the faculty ranks at VMI, she taught courses and conducted research at the University of Montana, University of Texas: El Paso, and Roanoke College. 542 Scott Shipp Hall 401E Maury-Brooke Hall Brooke Leonard is the newest addition to the 10 Sports team, joining in June 2019. Greg Wood: specialists/video coordinator 303F Maury Brooke Hall [email protected], Conference Operations Coordinator 509 Preston Library Specialty: International law and organizations, foreign policy, civil war, peacekeeping ), Adjunct Professor In his civilian career, MAJ Westland is a retired police officer and is currently a real estate agent in Southwest Virginia. Ph.D. - Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 3, 2015. Bio. Bio, Assistant Professor 327 Mallory Hall Inheroff-hours, she enjoys travel, art, film, her pets, and cooking. 2046: [email protected]: Scott Rumsey '91/'06M: Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Ext. [email protected], Associate Professor 540-464-7275 From 1996 to 2013 Doug worked in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) as a System Administrator, and Network Engineer integrating and troubleshooting DoD network encryption equipment in Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) enclaves. Assistant Professor Bio. Ph.D. University of South Carolina He has also taken classes in legal writing, civil law/torts, contracts, and criminal law. Store Manager, VMI Museum [email protected] Jonathan M. Daniels 61 Chair for Academic Excellence 540-464-7321 Ph.D. Southern Illinois University Assistant Professor Administrative Assistant 540-464-7281 His present research is a statistically intensive social analysis of civil litigation in colonial Virginia, from which he has published five juried journal essays in the last four years. 226 Marshall Hall Instructor 540-464-7207 His current research addresses the role of UN peacekeeping in reducing civil war violence and promoting military reform and democratic stability. Col. Gray joined VMI after serving as the Director of Strategy and Campaigning at the Saudi War College in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 435 Scott Shipp Hall Bio, Associate Professor Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Ghani is an active researcher with over 120+ publications in peer-reviewed quality journals and conference proceedings. [email protected] Alerding, K.C. Coale has degrees from Springfield College, James Madison University, and the University of Maryland. Specialty: Igneous Petrology & Exploration Geology 540-464-7272 It is through the interaction between the speaker and the listener that meaning becomes clear. Dr. Copeland then came to Lexington where he had a private practice in Internal Medicine with emergency room coverage for seven years before coming to VMI as the Post Physician. During his time at MARSOC Col Homiak was the lead author for MARSOC first doctrinal publication MARSOC Pub 1 MARSOF (2011) and the organizations first futures concept MARSOF 2030 (2018). Maj.McLaren G. Westland is an assistant professor of Military Science at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington Virginia where he is responsible for training, advising, and mentoring VMI Cadets in a classroom and field environment IOT prepare the Cadets for their summer camp exercise at FT Knox, Kentucky. [email protected], Assistant Professor of Military Science As Operations Officer, he supervises all unit operations, recruiting, and education functions; oversees cadre training and professional development; leads, recruits, trains, counsels and evaluates 383 highly qualified young men & women as prospective AF officers; supervises cadre and all detachment activities; and serves as the interim commander in the absence of the commander. Students have also worked with Idewu to conduct transportation research related to psychology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering. Wachenheim steps away as VMI head coach - wsls.com R. Tirouvanziam, S. de Bentzmann, C, Hubeau, J. Hinnrasky, J. Jacquot, B. Peault, and E. Puchelle. Born and raised in Israel, he moved to the United States in 2008. 540-464-7575 540-464-7212. [email protected]. 301 Letcher Avenue Ph.D. - Nova Southeastern University While my primary research interest is in the evolution and diversity of free-living nematodes, students in my lab also research other invertebrates, especially parasites. 215 Carroll Hall She teaches Writing and Rhetoric I & II. Bio. 8 East Washington Street Since that time, he has authored a book on the Brusilov Offensive of 1916, edited a two-volume set entitled Russia at War as well as two volumes of Personal Perspectives on the world wars, contributed numerous articles to encyclopedias, and published book reviews in the Journal of Military History, the Canadian Journal of History, Mars & Clio, Global War Studies, and for the H-German electronic network. Police Officer 543 Scott Shipp Hall Ph.D. - Texas Christian University Ph.D. - University of Kansas [email protected] Ph.D. - University of Iowa 432 Mallory Hall Nematological Examination. Captain Dryden received her degrees from Auburn University and masters from Virginia Tech. Melinda joined the VMI family in December 1979. Own and operate with his wife Candace a small alpaca/sheep fiber farm. After his appointment as vice president and chief advancement officer at Southern Virginia University, he returned to VMI as the director of finance, administration, and support and began his duties in February 2017. 540-464-7499 540-464-7718 Assistant Professor Capt. He has published papers in several professional international journals, includingInquiry, Philosophy, Metaphilosophy, the Journal of Philosophical Research, andthe Journal for the History of Analytical Philosophy. Mr. Atkinson enlisted in the Army in December 1972. His most recent publication, Dialectics, Post-Dialectics, and the Democratic Argument of Lysias XII, was published in December 2022 by Argumentation and Advocacy. Bio. 540-464-7390 M.S. Cooperband, K. Boroczky, A. Hartness, T.H. NASA, the National Institute of Aerospace, the United States Air Force, and the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Dahlgren have funded his research. 311 Carroll Hall [email protected] 540-464-7386 Kendrick Scott: running backs coach M.S. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Arciero and his wife Susan divide their time between Lexington and Arlington. The official Football Coach List for the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies Skip To Main . [email protected] Bio, Assistant Professor Timothy Dowling has been teaching history at the Virginia Military Institute since August 2001. Bio. 312 Mallory Hall He is married to Annetta Joy Alexander formally of Casa, Arkansas. Football gets 10 commits on National Signing Day, Football adds wide receivers coach AJ Hampton, Snyder, Oliver, Soderholm named to VaSID All-State Teams, SoCon, VMI release 2023 Football Schedule. 540-464-7074 540-464-7980 326 Mallory Hall B.A. In 2018, he reported to Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey CA. Ph.D. - The Catholic University of America [email protected] 540-464-7432 Wes holds a B.S. Daniel returned to VMI in January 2013 and is currently teaching Physical Chemistry. First Lieutenant Beck was then requested by name to support a CENTCOM initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where he served as a Current Operations Action Officer and a Watch Officer. Before coming to the United States, I received certification as an ESL teacher from Alianza Uruguay-Estados Unidos Institute. 125 Post Hospital Bio, Acquisitions Coordinator Now, Brown is heading to VMI after serving as the defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach for Widener College. He currently serves as the Deans Representative for Permits and Calendars and the Deputy Department Head. He supported the development of theundergraduate research initiative and played a key role in organizing the academic programs funding requests and in reporting to the Jackson-Hope Board of Overseers. 8 E. Washington Street 540-464-7157 A. Decarboxylative Allylation and Benzylation of Carboxylic Acids via Photoredox/Palladium Dual Catalysis. 540-464-7239 [email protected], Digital Content Specialist Baker, S. et al. 131 Old Barracks 540-464-7936 Ph.D. - Indiana University Veterinary Microbiology 126(1-3):91-100. M.A.Ed. 311 Nichols Engineering Annex 540-464-7929 [email protected] Holds the rank of Sergeant First Class. Bio. Do Potential Future Health Shocks keep Older Americans from using Their Housing Equity? 320 Smith Hall - Elon University His twilight tour was as Director of Naval Academy Sailing where his intercollegiate teams won back-to-back National Championships. Jones, J.C. Kenny, K.E. Military Science Instructor - MS III M.S. During the last decade, her department implemented a new interdisciplinary English major. 540-464-7045 [email protected], Assistant Professor [email protected] [email protected], 1st Sergeant Ph.D. - Univ. Before serving in Legislative Affairs, Lt Col Braman was selected as the plankholder Senior Command Duty Officer for the Joint Interagency Task Force West, where he managed and ran the day to day operations and coordinated international narcotics interdictions for the Counternarcotics Operations Center. 540-464-7194 Master Sergeant Colemans awards include the Combat Infantry Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, U.S. Army Recruiter Badge with Three Sapphire Achievement Stars, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, ARCOM (3), AAM (2), AGCM, ARCAM, ASR, OSR, ARCOT, AFRMM, GWOTS, ICM, NDSMB. Jones, S. F. Loria, K.S. They have two beautiful daughters, Samantha and Mackenzie, and a wonderful son AJ. Gorman, A. J. Snyder, A.W. [email protected], Professor She is also an artist, with a background in design and computer graphics. Please contact him at:[email protected] or by phone (540) 464-7558. Ph.D. - Hampton University He has been teaching and coaching at the Virginia Military Institute since 2006. 540-464-7045 [email protected] Ashleigh B. Smythe, Michael J. Sanderson, and Steven A. Nadler. Col. Gray was selected as a Federal Executive Fellow at Brookings Institution from 2003-2004. Naval Academy, and the College of William and Mary. Warner, R.H. Hendren, M.J. Hosler. In 2006, He transferred to the 80th Training Division (IT) in Richmond, Virginia. 540-464-7278 [email protected] Kuntz and Moore Added, Complete VMI Football Staff Camp. He received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Virginia in 1995, his M. Phil. [email protected] 301 Letcher Avenue 540-464-7741 467 Scott Shipp Hall 540-464-7541 540-464-7085 [email protected], Jr. Software Engineer Ph.D. - Pennsylvania State University "Weighing the Risks - Are Exchange Traded Notes Right for Your Clients?" Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone Twitter; Tom Masella: Head Football Coach [email protected] (718) 390-3171 (718) 390-3171: @tommasella: Bio, Assistant Professor With the coming of personal computers to VMI, the emphasis on electronics and electrical engineering shifted toward computing. Facilitated community disputes as a Commonwealth certified court mediator and published a variety of articles in national journals examining conflict, mediation, and negotiation. 540-784-9185 [email protected] [email protected], Professor Ongoing research projects include the rhetorical nature of contemplative practices in democracy, democracy and the self, democratic time, and links between Kenneth Burke and John Dewey. 540-464-7776 320 Smith Hall M.B.A. - Averett University Prior to her employment at VMI, Laurin worked with the Augusta County Sheriffs Office and the Virginia Department of Transportation. Col. Adrian T. Bogart III 81 has been appointed commandant of the Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets. [email protected], Administrative Assistant ), "Does Defense Spending Really Promote Aggregate Output in the U.S.?" In addition to both semesters of the Introduction to United States History, Professor McCleskey teaches courses entitled Historical Methodology, Colonial America, Quantitative History, and American Civic Experience. Bio. R.M.M. Meagan Herald is an applied mathematician trained in mathematical biology, whose research uses mathematical models to understand the mechanisms of chronic respiratory inflammation. Williams awards and decorations are the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (with one oak leaf cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (with one oak leaf cluster), the Army Achievement Medal (with one oak leaf cluster), and the Parachutist Badge. in French and Comparative Literature at Universit Paris-Sorbonne (IV), Ms. Bouillon spent an academic year as a Language Teaching Assistant at Washington and Lee University (2016-2017); she then returned to France to complete a Masters degree in teaching French as a foreign language at the Sorbonne and she is now back in the United States pursuing a Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), where she's taught elementary, intermediate and advanced French courses. While she has taught Introductory Psychology, Social Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods; her favorite courses are Political Psychology and Psychology of Genocide. [email protected], Professor Bio, Specialty: Organic Chemistry & Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry. [email protected], Adjunct Professor Bio. Ashleigh B. Smythe. Bio. 721 Nichols 302 Construction Office LEXINGTON, Va. - VMI Football Head Coach Danny Rocco rounded out his coaching staff for the 2023 season, adding Keith Jones and Charles Mack to the Keydets coaching personnel. 540-464-7885 See more of VMI Athletics on Facebook Holder of Navas-Read Chair in English Literature 1992 - Bachelor of Science; Secondary Education; Auburn University at Montgomery; Montgomery, AL 1996 - Master of Communication Disorders (MCD) in Audiology, Auburn University; Auburn, AL 2001 - Academy of Military Science (AMS), in residence 2002 - Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Services 101 and Mortuary Affairs Course 2004 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Speech & Hearing Science, University of Tennessee; Knoxville, TN 2008 - Squadron Officer School (SOS), by correspondence 2014 - Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course (AAMOC) 2014 - Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), by correspondence 2018 - Air War College (AWC), by correspondence 2018 - Inspector General Training Course (IGTC), in residence 2019 - AFROTC Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies (APAS) Course, in residence, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with two devices Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with five devices Air Force Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with eight devices National Defense Service Medal with one device Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Air Force Longevity Service with three devices Armed Forces Reserve Medal with one device Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Pistol Air Force Training Ribbon with one device Alabama Faithful Service Medal Arkansas Service Ribbon, Airman First Class, October 22, 1988 Senior Airman, September 1, 1990 Staff Sergeant, September 1, 1993 Second Lieutenant, April 20, 2001 First Lieutenant, June 22, 2003 Captain, June 22, 2005 Major, August 1, 2009 Lieutenant Colonel, January 10, 2015, Professor