M.S. In his free time, LTC Knepper enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, hiking, reading, and writing. 540-464-7423 540-464-7241 [email protected], Associate Professor 562 Scott Shipp Hall Office of the Deputy Superintendent for Academics and Dean of the Faculty. Ph.D. - University of Virginia Staff Sgt. A Comic Community in Conflict: The Struggle Between Comedy and Seriousness in William Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. 2022 Honors Thesis. 262 Scott Shipp Hall [email protected] Snelling, R.R. 540-464-7432 Bio, Professor Bio. She earned her B.A. He received his Masters degree in education from Old Dominion University in 1998. [email protected] 540-464-7980 Dr. Quevedo is using hydrogels, cross-linked polymers which swell in water solutions, as a way of enhancing the signal and specificity of small molecule detection. Ph.D. Rice University [email protected] Billy Parker: assistant head coach/recruiting coordinator/CB [email protected], Lab Technician 540-464-7331 She moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1982, pursuing a career in Transportation Sales and marketing covering both National and International Markets. 540-464-7547 1027 Kilbourne Hall Ph.D. - Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Tech A. Torres, R.R. During his next deployment MAJ Ellis was the Brigade Signal Officer for the 42D Military Police Brigade, and while deployed to Parwan Afghanistan he led a detachment strength signal section, in charge of a mix of service members and civilians from multiple branches. Review of Financial Economics, 17:1, 2008, (with Capt Robert Carden and Major Sonia Leach. [email protected], Videographer COL Blandino received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering under the direction of Dr. Earl Thornton. Laura Parsons holds a bachelor's degreefrom Carleton College and a master's degree from The University of Virginia. Holds the rank of Sergeant First Class. The students interact with the language as they share their ideas and opinions. 540-464-7211 MaryBeth is also an artist and is a member of the Nelson Gallery in downtown Lexington, Virginia. MAJ Ellis obtained his undergrad in Political Science (2001) from Penn State and Masters in Leadership Science (2015) from the Citadel. LEXINGTON, Va. - VMI Football has announced three new additions to their 2023 staff. 540-464-7136 Drawn by the creative freedoms of a career in engineering, Dr. Idewu merged his profession with his past, by combining the creativity, adaptability, and perseverance he learned in football. Rich brings a great work ethic and a detailed approach to the workplace on a daily basis. Assistant Professor Ph.D. - North Carolina State University He worked for an HMO in Internal Medicine in Boston for 2 years. Ph.D. Virginia Tech He routinely volunteers as a judge and parliamentarian for speech and debate tournaments, and with community organizations to improve their intercultural relations. 3018-C Kilbourne Hall Now he begins his fourth head coaching job at what might be his toughest assignment yet. Bio, Lab Technician Specialty: Money & Banking, Central Bank Operations Lieutenant Colonel Franklin enlisted in the Alabama Air National Guard in 1988 and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician on the F-16. [email protected], Associate Professor Wegrzyn, Thaddeus,Henry IV and Royal Rebellions in Early Modern England. Conference of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Virtual, November 2021. 417 Carroll Hall Specialty: Political Psychology (with emphasis on leadership, rhetoric, cognitive complexity and conflict) Inflammation and infection in nave human cystic fibrosis airway grafts. [email protected], Instructor He was selected as a 1st Cavalry Division Top 50 Cal. 703 Nichols Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ph.D. - Texas Tech University - Purdue University [email protected], Computer/Multimedia Support [email protected], Professor 540-464-7088 Specialty: Field Biology 540-464-7162 VMI Keydets football - Wikipedia Bio. 540-464-7816 540-464-7752 [email protected] [email protected], Professor 532 Scott Shipp Hall 315 Nichols Engineering Annex List of VMI Keydets head football coaches - Wikipedia 540-464-7335 Professor Assistant Director of Digital Communication CBMB Faculty 540-464-7052 [email protected] Ph.D. - Utah State University 540-464-7720 Bio. Offices A-Z - About - Virginia Military Institute Associate Professor He entered active duty upon receiving his BS degree in Parks & Recreation from Arkansas Tech University in December 1983. LTC is particularly committed to undergraduate education in rhetoric and advancing student writers abilities to develop democratic character, argue with rationality, and write with precision and power. Ph.D. - University of Central Florida 540-464-7157 https://timmurrayecon.com/ Kuntz and Moore Added, Complete VMI Football Staff [email protected], Police Officer Bio. 430 Mallory Hall At VMI, she directs La mesa de espaol and the summer study abroad program in Alcal de Henares (Madrid). Dr. MaryBeth Drake is a lifelong learner and teacher with a BA in Special Education from Greensboro College, a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Hollins University, a Master of Science in Education from Nova Southeastern University, and a Ph.D. in Education from Walden University. 333 Mallory Hall 333 Scott Shipp Hall 301 Letcher Avenue Facilities Manager, Cocke Hall Forces Korea, 8th Army Support Element, South Korea, American Forces North, NATO, Mons Belgium, 2nd Infantry Division, Combined Division, South Korea, Joint Communication Support Element, Tampa, Florida. Staff - Liberty Flames Ph.D. - Temple University 622 Nichols He also earned a doctorate in civil engineering from Louisiana State University. He writes metrical poetry and has published poems in a number of journals. On the cadet side, he has established computer recommendations and the cadet computer pamphlet. Robert L. Coleman II was born in Lexington, Virginia. Eventually, the position evolved to building and maintaining computing labs for the Engineering Division and specializing in installing and maintaining engineering specific software packages. 205 Post Hospital 213 Cormack Hall Katherine GilliamRuffin was born and raised in South Boston, Virginia. She also currently serves as the Director of Physical Training for the Summer Transition Program. He is originally from London, England. Currently, I am working on several projects related to education, coordination in games, charitable giving, and volunteering. Served as VMI Information Security Officer (ISO) from 2014 to 2016. [email protected] [email protected] Ph.D. - University of Arizona [email protected], Desktop Support Manager She is a Professor of History at Virginia Military Institute where she teaches classes on Iran, the Middle East, Russia and World History. Mattie Quesenberry Smith joined the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies in 2013. [email protected], Professor Smiths creative writing often explores the influence of science and technology on the poetic imagination, especially figurative language. His awards and decorations include the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2 oak leaf clusters), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with (3 oak leaf clusters), National Defense Service Medal (BS), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (M and Hourglass Device), NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Joint Meritorious Unit Award , Basic Aviation Badge, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold). Prior to his arrival at VMI, he worked as a licensing associate at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and he is a retired, commissioned officer who served for 30 years in both the active and reserve components of the U.S. Navy. Bio. In that role, he was responsible for the Institute Strategic Plan, facilities master planning, emergency preparedness, and a series of other responsibilities before he was named the associate deputy superintendent for finance, administration, and support. [email protected], Instructor 602 Nichols In press, University of California Press. 540-464-7240 [email protected] Ph.D. - University of Kansas He is married and lives in Staunton, Virginia. Maj. Hodde teaches courses in community-based writing and fieldwork (ERH 411), contemporary drama and literature (ERH 203 & 230), technical communication (ERH 314) and Writing and Rhetoric (101/102). 540-464-7217 and Ph.D. in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University. Jones, H.M. Garraffo, N.R. Specialty: Disease Ecology 3018B Kilbourne Hall [email protected], Commandants Office Chief of Staff Food habits of eastern small-footed bats (Myotis leibii) in New Hampshire. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Barber founded several successful yachting and security-oriented consultancies. 2104B Kilbourne Hall He is currently finishing up his Ed. He was forward deployed with the 160th Signal Brigade in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. His recent research crosscuts the areas of Software Defined Networking (SDN) architectures and protocols, high performance and cloud computing, ubiquitous Internet of Things (IoT), and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). Bio. Bio, Microcomputer Specialist/Help Desk Technician He also holds a Master of Science degree in Education from James Madison University and is also a graduate of the United States Army Command and General Staff College. 540-464-7451 Following Career Course, he acted as the brigade assistant S-3 for the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Divisionand went on to command Company B, 1st Battalion, 37th Armorwhile deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield. She taught at Wittenberg University before joining the faculty at VMI in 2020 as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Ph.D. - New York University [email protected], Assistant Director [email protected], Instructor Bio. [email protected], Executive Secretary Sherif's research work spans three main fields, Computer Science, STEM Education, and Public Health. At VMI, his research efforts focus on utilizing electrochemical methods to analyze inorganic molecules that his students synthesize, in order to determine their ability to produce usable combustible fuels from electricity. 540-464-7856 464 Scott Shipp Hall Agkistrodon piscivorus (eastern cottonmouth) diet. Since 1989 she has taught courses on Spanish language, literature, and culture. [email protected] Rocco brings a decorated coaching history with him to Lexington, with experience at the FBS and FCS level, as well as the NFL. Smith is also a creative writer. Darrell holds an AAS in Electronics and an AAS in Mechanical Design. We have examined the diversity and distribution of leeches infecting turtles, the community of parasites in muskrats, and the effect of the mouse nematode Heligmosomoides bakeri on a model of type I diabetes. [email protected], Lieutenant Summer Session Director European Respiratory Journal, 19:333-340, 2002. Registered Nurse Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Photo Name Title Phone Email Address; Jim Parady: Head Coach Ext. [email protected] One of her focus areas is in South-Asian Indian literature, especially the novels of Salman Rushdie, various retellings of the Indian epic The Ramayana, and the essays of Arundhati Roy. NP's can diagnose a wide range of acute and chronic diseases and provide appropriate treatment for patients, including prescribing medications. Northeastern Naturalist, 20:552-558. [email protected], Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Adjunct Professor [email protected] He earned a doctorate in Communication Arts and Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University in 2020 and joined the Virginia Military Institutes academic faculty later that same year. - Northeastern University 2066 Kilbourne Hall [email protected] 540-464-7533 [email protected], Post Engineer Department HeadJackson-Hope Distinguished ProfessorInternational Studies and Political Science, Insurance Coordinator - University at Texas Rio Grande Valley In 2005, he enlisted in the Army Reserve where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant(P). Michael J. Sebastino isVMIs associatedean for academic administration and planning. Bio, Administrative Assistant [email protected], Executive Secretary Bio. 540-464-7082 208 Shell Hall She earned her bachelors degree from the University of Mary Washington and herdoctorate in Social Psychology at the University of Iowa. - University of South Carolina, 709 NicholsVirginia Military InstituteLexington, VA 24450, P: (540) 464-7533F: (540) 464-7663E: [email protected], Assistant Director, Office of Global Education COL Blandino has a broad engineering background that includes designing HVAC systems for Special Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), designing control algorithms for micro air vehicles, evaluating structural dynamics for weapon system integration, and developing novel measurement and modeling approaches for characterizing the behavior of flexible structures. There he contributed to research projects on differential vibrations on bridge structures, the characterization of materials used in precast bridge connections, the use of lightweight concrete in bridge girders, precast concrete connections, and the Long-Term Bridge program. [email protected], Director Professor Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University Jones, S.M. He has also written for Villanova University's Augustine Blog. MR Moses McFadden, Jr. (Sgt. Professor Ph.D. - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Ph.D. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bio. Schablik was selected as the NCO of the month for the AFNorth Battalion at Mons, Belgium in 2013. Marshall Library There he served as assistant Postal Officer and later Personnel Management Officer. Lt. Col. Ingersolls research focuses on the art of northern Europe, especially Germany, during the late medieval and Early Modern periods, particularly in terms of the interdisciplinary intersections among patronage, politics, religion, and visual and material culture. Staff Directory - University of Toledo Athletics Rocco rounds out football staff with Jones, Mack, 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. He commanded progressively larger units from an infantry platoon through a multi-functional brigade combat team. [email protected], Program Support Technician [email protected], Professor Bio. 709 Nichols [email protected], Instructor 540-464-7227 To me, good writing reflects good thinking and is itself an act of leadership, says Elise, whose favorite part about her job is helping cadets to develop those same life-long skills. He commanded the Headquarters Company of the U.S. Army Chemical Activity-Pacific on Johnston Atoll during its closure as a chemical agent demilitarization site and served as a Jumpmaster with the 82d Airborne Division. Joyce is available throughout the day or by appointment. Specialty: Letters L-Z (Female), Letters I, U-Z (Male), Inside VMI Ambassador R.M.M. Moosman, P.R., Jr., D.P. Additionally, Goen is an active member of a number of professional organizations. 540-464-7989 2020 Kilbourne Hall Bio. Rocco rounds out football staff with Jones, Mack She is a former editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, a teacher of composition and literature, and author of five books, including The Gradual Vegetarian, Muddy Waters: The Legacy of Katrina and Rita, and Objects of Our Affection. 540-464-7195 540-464-7781 Dr. Altmann joined the Mechanical Engineering department in August 2020 as an Assistant Professor.