The Batten School & VIMS campus will be closed on Monday, March 15 due to the National Weather Service prediction for severe weather including periods of rain, damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes.

 

Staff

For professional staff at VIMS, visit our professional staff directory page.

 

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Angstadt, Kory
Laboratory and Research Specialist II, CCRM
Email: [[kory]]
Phone: (804) 684-7844
Office: Davis Hall 216
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management
Program: Operations

Reece Aponte

Aponte, Reece
Fisheries Research Specialist, Sr
Email: [[v|reaponte]]
Phone: (804) 684-7174
Office: Davis Hall 252
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Marine Advisory Program

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Arndt, Gretchen
Staffing Administrative Coordinator
Email: [[v|gaarndt]]
Phone: (804) 684-7230
Office: Watermen's Hall 102
Unit: Dean & Director's Office

Matthew Ashbaugh

Ashbaugh, Matthew
Marine Mechanic
Email: [[v|mbashbaugh]]
Phone: (804) 684-7051
Office: Marine Support Center 201
Unit: Marine Operations

Joy Baber

Baber, Joy D.
Laboratory Supervisor, CBNERRS
Email: [[justjoy]]
Phone: (804) 684-7307
Office: NERRS Water Quality Facility 108
Unit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Charles Banks

Banks, Charles
Carpenter
Phone: (804) 684-7046
Email: [[cbanks]]
Office: Facilities Management Building 162
Unit: Facilities Management

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Banton, Mal
Sponsored Programs Administrator
Email: [[v|mjbanton]]
Phone: (804) 684-7028
Office: Watermen’s Hall 222
Unit: Office of Sponsored Programs

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Barrack, Betty
Director of Budget & Financial Planning
Email: [[bbj]]
Phone: (804) 684-7030
Office: Watermen's Hall 233
Unit: Office of Finance

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Bent, Samuel
Electrician
Email: [[v|sabent]]
Phone: (804) 684-7093
Office: Facilities Management Building 155
Unit: Facilities Management

Denise Berry

Berry, Denise
VIMS Procure to Pay Manager
Email: [[dewash]]
Phone: (804) 684-7034
Office: Watermen's Hall 239
Unit: Office of Finance

Ellen E. Biesack

Biesack, Ellen E.
Senior Research Specialist II Advanced
Email: [[eebiesack]]
Phone: (804) 684-7799
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 228
Section: Natural Resources
Research Interests: population genetics, fisheries, aquaculture

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Billups, Raymond
Custodial Worker
Email: [[rbillups]]
Phone: (804) 684-7066
Office: Facilities Management Building 116
Unit: Facilities Management

Carol Birch

Birch, Carol
VIMS Procurement & Financial Manager
Email: [[cjbirch]]
Phone: (804) 684-7850
Office: Watermen's Hall 220
Unit: Office of Finance

Kelsey Birch

Birch, Kelsey
Purchasing Coordinator
Email: [[v|knbirch]]
Phone: (804) 684-7040
Office: Watermen's Hall 221
Unit: Office of Finance

Ruth Birkelbach

Birkelbach, Ruth
Advancement Coordinator
Email: [[v|rabirkelbach]]
Phone: (804) 684-7262
Office: Watermen's Hall 205
Unit: Advancement

Sarah Blachman

Blachman, Sara
Marine Scientist
Email: [[v|sablachman]]
Phone: (804) 684-7442
Office: Andrews Hall 334E
Section: Ecosystem Health

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Blymyer, Travis
HVAC Mechanic
Email: [[tblymyer]]
Phone: (804) 684-7096
Office: Facilities Management Building 155
Unit: Facilities Management

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Boggess, Allyson
Laboratory Manager, Coastal Geology Lab
Email: [[v|aaboggess]]
Phone: (804) 684-7775
Office: Andrews Hall 225
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Lab: {{https://www.vims.edu/research/units/labgroups/coastal_geology/, Coastal Geology Lab}}
ORCID: {{https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4848-7471, 0000-0003-4848-7471}}

Crystal Booker

Booker, Crystal
Director of Development
Email: [[v|cbbooker]]
Phone: (804) 684-7099
Office: Watermen's Hall 208
Unit: Advancement

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Brabham, Mark
Director, Facilities Management
Email: [[mbrabham]]
Phone: (804) 684-7048
Office: Facilities Management Building 147
Unit: Facilities Management

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Brittian, Jessie
Grounds
Email: [[v|jlbrittian]]
Phone: (804) 684-7067
Office: Facilities Management Building 107
Unit: Facilities Management

Hank Brooks

Brooks, Hank
Laboratory Specialist
Email: [[hbrooks]]
Phone: (804) 684-7559
Office: NERRS Water Quality Facility 103
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Unit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Sally Brooks

Brooks, Sally
Assistant Director, VIMS Administration
Email: [[sabrooks]]
Phone: (804) 684-7201
Office: Watermen's Hall 229
Unit: Dean & Director's Office

Glenn Brundage

Brundage, Glenn
Grounds and Maintenance Technician
Email: [[v|gwbrundage]]
Phone: (757) 787-5832
Office: ESL Maintenance Facility, Eastern Shore Laboratory

Jack Buchanan

Buchanan, Jack
Recruitment Surveys Field Chief
Phone: (804) 684-7815
Email: [[jrbuchanan]]
Office: Fisheries Science Laboratory 142
Section: Natural Resources

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Capps, Meghan
Aquaculture Support Specialist
Email: [[v|mecapps]]
Phone: (804) 684-7897
Office: Acuff Center for Aquaculture 135
Section: Natural Resources

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Carpenter, Chris
Infrastructure Services Architect
Email: [[ccarp]]
Phone: (804) 684-7071
Office: Davis Hall 112
Unit: Information Technology and Network Services

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Caterine, Joseph
Web & Content Strategist
Email: jwcaterine@vims.edu
Phone: (804) 684-7497
Office: Davis Hall 126D
Section: Office of Communications, Marketing, & Public Engagement

Melanie Chattin

Chattin, Melanie
Marine Scientist
Email: [[melanie]]
Phone: (804) 684-7927
Office: Hall House 105
Section: Natural Resources

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Cherry, Joseph
Grounds Worker
Email: [[v|jecherry]]
Phone: (804) 684-7067
Office: Facilities Management Building 107
Unit: Facilities Management

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Chesler-Poole, Amanda
Hatchery Specialist
Email: [[achesler]]
Phone: (804) 684-7301
Office: Acuff Center for Aquaculture
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center

Abigail Clark

Clark, Abigail
Virginia Clean Marina Program Specialist
Email: [[v|acclark]]
Phone: (804) 684-7768
Office: Davis Hall 232
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Marine Advisory Program

Chelsea Clifford

Clifford, Chelsea
Coastal Scientist
Email: [[v|ccclifford]]
Phone: (804) 815-9611
Office: Andrews Hall 235B
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Research Interests: wetlands, ditches, urban ecology, agro-ecology, water

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Comer, Aimee Halvorson
Laboratory Specialist I
Email: [[aimeehal]]
Phone: (804) 684-7751
Office: Nunnally Hall 138
Section: Natural Resources

Megan E. Considine

Considine, Megan E.
Laboratory & Research Specialist
Email: [[meconsidine]]
Phone: TBD
Office: Andrews Hall 335D
Department: Biological Sciences

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Cope, Joe
Scientist I
Email: [[joecope]]
Phone: (804) 684-7357
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 121
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Research Interests: Zooplankton taxonomy, population dynamics, statistics
Website: {{https://www.vims.edu/research/units/labgroups/zooplankton_ecology/,Zooplankton Ecology}}

Heather Corson

Corson, Heather
Laboratory Specialist, Senior (Phytoplankton Ecology)
Email: [[v|hkcorson]]
Phone: (804) 684-7908
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall N106
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

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Coulby, David
Security Officer
Email: [[v|vimsg05]]
Phone: (804) 694-7300
Office: Facilities Management Building 131
Unit: Facilities Management

Linda Craig

Craig, Linda
Security Officer
Email: [[v|vimsg02]]
Phone: (804) 694-7300
Office: Facilities Management Building 131
Unit: Facilities Management

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Daniel, Ellanah
Education Support Specialist
Email: [[v|edaniel]]
Phone: (804) 684-7877
Office: Sowers House
Unit: Office of Outreach and Engagement

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Debreaux, Benita
Sponsored Programs Specialist
Email: [[v|badebreaux]]
Phone: (804) 684-7029
Office: Watermen’s Hall 217
Unit: Office of Sponsored Programs

Jesús Delgado

Delgado, Jesús
GIS Specialist
Email: [[v|jadelgado]]
Phone: (804) 684-7041
Office: Andrews Hall 305
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

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Demeo, Alex
Reserve Support Technician
Email: [[awdemeo]]
Phone: (804) 684-7037
Office: NERRS Water Quality Facility 101
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Unit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Samantha Dowiarz

Dowiarz, Samantha
Research Specialist
Email: [[v|sadowiarz]]
Phone: (804) 684-7351
Office: Nunnally Hall 142
Section: Natural Resources

Meredyth Duncan

Duncan, Meredyth
Laboratory Specialist Senior
Email: [[v|mpduncan]]
Phone: (804) 684-7451
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 130
Section: Ecosystem Health

Catherine Duning

Duning, Catherine
GIS Analyst
Email: [[v|crduning]]
Phone: 804-684-7361
Office: Davis Hall 217
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resource Management
Program: Geospatial Modeling

Paula Dye

Dye, Paula
Laboratory & Research Aide
Email: [[v|pwdye]]
Phone: (804) 684-7610
Office: Watermen's Hall 261
Unit: Communications & Marketing

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Ealy-Whitfield, Healy
ABC Field Research Technician
Email: [[v|hlealywhitfield]]
Phone: (804) 684-6107
Office: Acuff Center for Aquaculture Room 137
Section: Natural Resources / Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology

Maddie Eaton

Eaton, Maddie
Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator
Email: [[v|meaton]]
Phone: (804) 684-7035
Office: Watermen's Hall 219
Unit: Office of Sponsored Programs

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Eddy, Lisa
Competitive Research & Education Coordinator
Email: [[v|lmeddy]]
Phone: (804) 684-7167
Office: Davis Hall 244D
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Sea Grant

Zach Enck

Enck, Zach
Research Specialist Advanced
Email: [[v|zwenck]]
Phone: (804) 684-7852
Office: Hall House 105
Section: Natural Resources

Robert Epperson

Epperson, Robert
Maintenance
Email: [[rdeppe]]
Phone: (804) 684-7046
Office: Facilities Management Building 162
Unit: Facilities Management

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Escamilla, Edgar
Financial Specialist
Email: [[v|eescamilla]]
Phone: (804) 684-7426
Office: Andrews Hall 439
Unit: Office of Finance

William "Trey" Fary

Fary, William "Trey"
Marine Lab Stationary Engineer
Email: [[wdfary]]
Phone: (804) 684-7253
Office: SRL 112
Unit: Seawater Research Laboratory

Sean Fate

Fate, Sean
Watercraft Operations Manager
Email: [[sfate]]
Phone: 757-787-5575
Office: Administration Building, Eastern Shore Laboratory

David Ferree

Ferree, David
Office Services Specialist
Email: [[dlferree]]
Phone: (804) 684-7173
Office: Davis Hall 254
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Marine Advisory Program

Laur Ferris

Ferris, Laur
Assistant Research Scientist - Oceanographer
Email: [[v|lnferris]]
Office: Andrews Hall 220/219
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Interests: oceanography, autonomous systems, fluid instability, turbulence

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Fidler, Eric
Safety & Security Manager
Email: [[emfidler]]
Phone: (804) 684-7322
Office: Facilities Management Building 121
Unit: Safety and Environmental Programs

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Fitchett, Dale
Chief Engineer of R/V Virginia
Email: [[v|dfitchett]]
Phone: (804) 684-7060
Office: R/V Virginia
Unit: Marine Operations

Dawn Fleming

Fleming, Dawn
Senior Financial Officer
Email: [[dawnf]]
Phone: (804) 684-7380
Office: Davis Hall 225
Section: Office of Finance
Unit: Office of Finance
Section: Ecosystem Health

Melissa Flewellyn

Flewellyn, Melissa
Purchasing Coordinator
Email: [[v|melissa]]
Phone: (804) 684-7930
Office: Watermen's Hall 240
Unit: Office of Finance

Christie Foreman

Foreman, Christie
Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator
Email: [[v|cgforeman]]
Phone: (804) 684-7026
Office: Watermen's Hall 222
Unit: Office of Sponsored Programs

David R. Forrest, Jr.

Forrest, David R.
Associate Research Scientist
Email: [[drf]]
Phone: (804) 684-7900
Office: Andrews Hall 240
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

Cindy Forrester

Forrester, Cindy
Managing Financial Officer
Email: [[cforrest]]
Phone: (804) 684-7023
Office: Andrews Hall 432
Section: Office of Finance

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Gardner, Janice
Collections Assistant
Email: [[jlgardner]]
Phone: (804) 684-7285
Office: Nunnally Hall 103
Section: Natural Resources

Deb Gauthier

Gauthier, Debra
Marine Scientist
Email: [[parthree]]
Phone: (804) 684-7891
Office: Nunnally Hall 116
Section: Natural Resources
Multispecies Research Group: Chief of GIS & Web Operations

Rainford Gayle

Gayle, Rainford
Security Officer
Email: [[v|vimsg03]]
Phone: (804) 694-7300
Office: Facilities Management Building 131
Unit: Facilities Management

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Geyerhahn, Nathan
Field Manager
Email: [[nateg]]
Phone: (804) 684-7864
Office: Andrews Hall 409
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center

Jen Gilmore

Gilmore, Jen
Research Specialist
Email: [[v|jgilmore]]
Phone: (804) 684-7346
Office: Andrews Hall 307
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

Chad Godwin

Godwin, Chad
Security Officer
Email: [[v|vimsg06]]
Phone: (804) 694-7300
Office: Facilities Management Building 131
Unit: Facilities Management

Nikki Goetz

Goetz, Nikki
Shipping, Receiving & Asset Specialist
Email: [[v|mngoetz]]
Phone: (804) 684-7032
Office: Facilities Management Building 105
Unit: Office of Finance

Jack Graulich

Graulich, Jack
GIS Analyst
Email: [[v|jqgraulich]]
Phone: (804) 684-7487
Office: Davis Hall 207B
Section: Ecosystem Health
Research Interests: Remote Sensing, Spectroscopy, Environmental Modeling

Heather Gray

Gray, Heather
Housekeeping
Phone: (804) 684-7066
Office: Facilities Management Building 116
Unit: Facilities Management

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Gray, Stevenson
Custodial Worker
Email: [[sagray]]
Phone: (804) 684-7066
Office: Facilities Management Building 116
Unit: Facilities Management

Cameron Green

Green, Cameron
Marine Scientist
Email: [[v|cwgreen]]
Phone: (804) 684-7975
Office: Brown House/CBNERR Trailer, Room 101
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Research Interests: coastal ecosystems, sea level rise, living shorelines, oysters

Dustin Gregg

Gregg, Dustin
Senior Marine Electronics Technician
Email: [[dgregg]]
Phone: (804) 684-7561
Office: Marine Support Center
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Marine Operations

Jameson Gregg

Gregg, Lauren
Aquaculture Facility Manager
Email: [[leshirley]]
Phone: (804) 684-7895
Office: Acuff Center for Aquaculture 133
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Acuff Center

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Gregory, Sean
Scientist II
Email: [[v|stgregory]]
Phone: (804) 684-7390
Office: Davis Hall 207F
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management

Desiree Corbiere

Groff, Desiree
Lab & Research Specialist
Email: [[v|dcorbiere]]
Phone: 804-684-7309
Office: Andrews Hall 304
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

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Guzzo, Anthony
Shipping, Receiving & Supply Manager
Email: [[v|adguzzo]]
Phone: (804) 684-7032
Office: Facilities Management Building 105
Unit: Office of Finance

Karen Hargrave

Hargrave, Karen
Senior Financial Officer
Email: [[khargrave]]
Phone: (804) 684-7344
Office: Andrews Hall 430
Unit: Office of Finance
Section: Natural Resources

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Harris, Cynthia
Senior Financial Officer
Email: [[harris]]
Phone: (804) 684-7268
Office: Andrews Hall 208
Unit: Office of Finance
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

Mary Harrison-Jones

Harrison-Jones, Mary
Shipping/Receiving & Asset Specialist
Email: [[v|mhj]]
Phone: (804) 684-7032
Office: Facilities Management Building 105
Unit: Office of Finance

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Harvey, Ellen
Scientist II
Email: [[harvey]]
Phone: (804) 684-7244
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall, S305 (Office), S327 (Laboratory)
Section: Ecosystem Health

Rosemary Harvey

Harvey, Rosemary
Custodial Worker
Email: [[rharvey]]
Phone: (804) 684-7066
Office: Facilities Management Building 116
Unit: Facilities Management

Jess Hendricks

Hendricks, Jessica
Scientist
Email: [[jhendricks]]
Phone: (804) 684-7140
Office: telework
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management
Program: Geospatial Modeling

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Hertzog, Katy
Grants & Contracts Accountant
Email: [[v|kehertzog]]
Phone: (804) 684-7020
Office: Remote
Unit: Office of Finance

Evan Hill

Hill, Evan
GIS Analyst
Email: [[v|ewhill]]
Phone: (804) 684-7070
Office: Davis Hall 207H
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resource Management
Advisors: {{https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/zhang_yj.php, Y. Joseph Zhang}} and {{https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/other/nunez_k.php, Karinna Nunez}}
Research Interests: Sea level rise and its effects on development and coastal habitat, sustainable coastal management, living shorelines.

Elizabeth Hoffeditz

Hoffeditz, Elizabeth
Research Technician
Email: [[v|ehoffeditz]]
Phone: (804) 684-7712
Office: Andrews 413
Section: Natural Resources
Center: Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center

Voight Hogge

Hogge, Voight
Research Vessel Captain
Email: [[v|voight]]
Phone: (804) 684-7210
Office: Marine Support Center
Unit: Marine Operations
Contact For: R/V Tidewater, R/V Bay Eagle

Corey Holbert

Holbert, Corey
Marine Scientist
Email: [[cholbert]]
Phone: (804) 684-7143
Office: Andrews Hall 334C
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

Gail Holloman

Holloman, Gail
Financial Officer
Email: [[gholloman]]
Phone: (804) 684-7711
Office: Andrews Hall 441
Unit: Office of Finance
Section: Ecosystem Health

Cynthia H. Hornsby

Hornsby, Cynthia
Business Manager
Email: [[cindy]]
Phone: (804) 684-7090
Office: Facilities Management Building 144
Unit: Facilities Management

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Hoye, Blain
Client Support Specialist
Email: [[blain]]
Phone: (804) 684-7074
Office: Davis Hall 111
Unit: Information Technology and Network Services

Timothy Hoyt

Hoyt, Timothy
Lab & Research Technician
Email: [[v|tchoyt]]
Phone: (804) 684-7126
Office: Nunnally Hall 118
Section: Natural Resources

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Hunter, Lynn
Custodial Worker
Email: [[v|ldhunter]]
Phone: (804) 684-7066
Office: Facilities Management Building 116
Unit: Facilities Management

Edward Inge

Inge, Edward
Marine Repair Supervisor
Email: [[v|eminge]]
Phone: (804) 684-7788
Office: Marine Support Center
Unit: Marine Operations

Lydia Jenner

Jenner, Lydia
Marine Scientist
Email: [[lydiag]]
Phone: (804) 684-7554
Office: Hall House 105
Section: Natural Resources

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Johnson, Candace
Social Media Specialist
Email: [[v|candace]]
Phone: (804) 684-7013
Office: Davis Hall 126C
Unit: Communications & Marketing

Valerie Johnson

Johnson, Valerie
Administrative Assistant
Email: [[v|vjohnso]]
Phone: (804) 684-7494
Office: Wilson House 102
Unit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

David Jones

Jones, David
Laboratory and Field Operations Manager
Email: [[v|ddjones]]
Phone: (804) 684-7341
Office: Andrews Hall 438
Section: Ecosystem Health

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Joynes, Phillip
Custodial and Maintenance Technician
Email: [[v|pjoynes]]
Phone: (757) 787-5835
Office: Maintenance Building, Eastern Shore Laboratory

Adam Kasun

Kasun, Adam
Research Technician
Email: [[akasun]]
Office: Hall House 104
Phone: (804) 684-7429
Section: Natural Resources

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Katsuki, Shelley Sullivan
Kauffman Aquaculture Center/Field Specialist
Email: [[shelley]]
Phone: (804) 684-7956
Office: Andrews Hall 412
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center

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Keating, Stacy
Financial Officer
Email: [[sskeating]]
Phone: (804) 684-7557
Office: Davis Hall 251
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Office of Finance

Darian Kelley

Kelley, Darian
Nursery Manager, Water Quality Monitoring Program Manager, Laboratory & Research Specialist Sr.
Email: [[dkelley]]
Phone: 757-787-5836
Office: Administration Building, Eastern Shore Laboratory

Anna Kenne

Kenne, Anna
GIS Analyst
Email: [[v|kenne]]
Phone: (804) 684-7375
Office: Andrews Hall 312
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

Reid Kirkpatrick

Kirkpatrick, Reid
Marine Safety Officer
Email: [[v|trkirkpatrick]]
Phone: (804) 684-7055
Office: Marine Safety Office
Unit: Marine Operations

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Kolacy, Melanie
Research Specialist I
Email: [[mtkolacy]]
Phone: (804) 684-7218
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 125
Section: Ecosystem Health

Julianna Kowal

Kowal, Julianna
Marine Scientist
Email: [[v|jkowal]]
Phone: (804) 684-7816
Office: Brown House 201
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Research Interests: sea level change and its effects on coastlines

Rebecca Latourell

Latourell, Rebecca
Senior Director of Communications & Marketing
Email: [[v|rebecca]]
Phone: (804) 684-7113
Office: Watermen's Hall 231
Unit: Dean & Director's Office

Sally Lawrence Wood

Lawrence Wood, Sally
Finance & Business Manager, CBNERR
Email: [[v|slawrence]]
Phone: 804-684-7135
Office: Wilson House
Unit: CBNERR-VA

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LeClair, Jill
Sponsored Programs Accountant
Email: [[v|jleclair]]
Phone: (804) 684-7024
Office: Remote
Unit: Office of Sponsored Programs

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Leverich, Ellen
Executive Director of Advancement and the VIMS Foundation
Email: [[v|emleverich]]
Phone: (804) 684-7107
Office: Watermen's Hall 251
Unit: Advancement

Cecilia Lewis

Lewis, Cecilia
Assistant to the Associate Dean
Email: [[cmlewis]]
Phone: (804) 684-7381
Office: Watermen's Hall
Unit: Office of Research and Advisory Services

John Lewis

Lewis, John
Seawater Laboratory Manager
Email: [[v|jclewis]]
Phone: (757) 787-5814
Office: Seawater Laboratory, Eastern Shore Laboratory

Star Lewis

Lewis, Star
Senior Accounting Analyst
Email: [[v|nllewis]]
Phone: (804) 684-7496
Office: Watermen's Hall 224A
Unit: Office of Finance

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Lilly, Robert
HVAC Supervisor
Email: [[rlilly]]
Phone: (804) 684-7501
Office: Facilities Management Building 150
Unit: Facilities Management

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Litz, Mouna
Academic Affairs Finance & Program Administrator 
Email: [[v|mlitz]]
Phone: (804) 684-7505
Office: Watermen’s Hall 244
Unit: Academic Affairs

Brandy Lowery

Lowery, Brandy
Travel/ Purchasing Coordinator
Email: [[v|bllowery]]
Phone: (804) 684-7949
Office: Watermen's Hall 218
Unit: Office of Finance

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Lowery, Wendy
Marine Scientist
Email: [[wlowery]]
Phone: (804) 684-7558
Office: Nunnally Hall 136
Section: Natural Resources

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MacIntyre, Alanna
Marine Scientist
Email: [[v|alanna,Contact Alanna MacIntyre]]
Phone: (804) 684-7858
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 231
Section: Ecosystem Health

Ashleigh Magee

Magee, Ashleigh
Laboratory Technician & Research Specialist
Email: [[arhea]]
Phone: (804) 684-7755
Office: Nunnally Hall 118
Section: Natural Resources

Matt Mainor

Mainor, Matteson
Scientist I
Email: [[matt]]
Phone: (804) 684-7405
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall S311
Section: Ecosystem Health

Terri Major

Major, Terri
Financial Manager
Email: [[v|tcmajor]]
Phone: (804) 684-7056
Office: Marine Support Center
Unit: Marine Operations

Keith Mayer

Mayer, Keith
Port Engineer
Email: [[v|kem]]
Phone: (804) 684-7427
Office: Marine Support Center 202
Unit: Marine Operations

McGrath, Patrick
Marine Scientist l
Email: [[patm]]
Phone: (804) 684-7863
Office: Nunnally Hall 121
Section: Natural Resources

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Mears, Gregg
Marine Scientist
Email: [[mears]]
Phone: (804) 684-7521, 7326
Office: Nunnally Hall 119
Section: Natural Resources

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Miles, Eduardo
Marine Scientist
Email: [[emiles]]
Phone: (804) 684-7044
Office: Catlett-Burruss Lab 105
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Unit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Daniel Mitchem

Mitchem, Daniel
Mate
Email: [[v|dkmitchem]]
Phone: (804) 684-7210
Office: Marine Safety Office 102
Unit: Marine Operations

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Moore, Bruce
Plumber
Email: [[mbmoore]]
Phone: (804) 684-7094
Office: Facilities Management Building 155
Unit: Facilities Management

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Motley, Connie M.
Risk Manager, Office of Finance
Email: [[v|motley]]
Phone: (804) 684-7027
Office: Watermen's Hall 105
Unit: Office of Sponsored Programs

Sarah Muffelman

Muffelman, Sarah C.
Marine Scientist I
Email: [[scmuffelman]]
Phone: (804) 684-7958
Office: Nunnally Hall 121
Section: Natural Resources

Todd Nelson

Nelson, Todd
Electronic Tech Supervisor
Email: [[v|nelson]]
Phone: (804) 684-7283
Office: Marine Support Center 201
Unit: Marine Operations

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Nickerson, Katherine
Laboratory Specialist I
Email: [[kjnickerson]]
Phone: (804) 684-7397
Office: Nunnally Hall 136
Section: Natural Resources

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Noonan, L. Meadow
Outreach and Education Coordinator
Email: [[v|jmnoonan]]
Phone: (757) 787-8106
Office: Administration Building, Eastern Shore Laboratory

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Nutt, Victoria
Outreach & Events Coordinator
Email: [[v|venutt]]
Phone: (804) 684-7422
Office: Watermen's Hall 205
Unit: Communications & Marketing

John Olney Jr

Olney, Jr., John
Senior Research Vessel Captain
Email: [[v|jeojr]]
Phone: (804) 450-1100
Office: R/V Virginia
Unit: Marine Operations

Rhianne E. Ondecker

Ondecker, Rhianne E.
Marine Scientist
Email: [[v|recofer]]
Phone: (804) 684-7348
Office: Andrews Hall 307
Section: Coastal and Ocean Processes

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Ott, Lisa
Laboratory & Research Specialist II
Email: [[lott]]
Phone: (804) 684-7620, 7576
Office: Catlett Burruss Lab 102
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Unit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Parker, R. David
Interim Senior Director of Data Strategy, Procurement, and Sponsored Programs
Email: [[v|rdp]]
Phone: (757) 221-6015
Office: Remote
Unit: Office of Finance

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Parks, Hollis
Business Manager
Email: [[v|hfparks]]
Phone: (757)787-5816
Office: Administration Building, Eastern Shore Laboratory

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Paul, Justin
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
Email: [[jpaul]]
Phone: 757-787-5839
Office: Maintenance Facility, Eastern Shore Laboratory

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Phelps, Ryan
Custodial Worker
Email: [[v|mrphelps]]
Phone: (804) 684-7066
Office: Facilities Management Building 116
Unit: Facilities Management

Cassia Pianca

Pianca, Cassia
Environmental Data Center Web Application Developer
Email: [[v|cpianca]]
Phone: (804) 684-7957
Office: NERRS Water Quality Facility
Unit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Website: {{https://mazzinilab.github.io/education-pianca//,Cassia's page}}

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Pickett, Adam
Construction Manager / Project Inspector
Email: [[v|abpickett]]
Phone: (804) 684-7098
Office: Facilities Management Building 144
Unit: Facilities Management

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Pitsenbarger, Madeline
Commercial Shellfish Aquaculture Lab & Research Manager
Email: [[v|mkburgess]]
Phone: 757-556-4848
Office: Andrews Hall 101
Section: Natural Resources
Research Interests: shellfish aquaculture: applied research, communication, advisory services

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Pittman, Dustin
Able Body Seaman
Email: [[v|dtpittman]]
Phone: (804) 684-7056
Office: R/V Virginia
Unit: Marine Operations

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Polentz, Judy
Executive Assistant to the Dean & Director
Email: [[v|jpolentz]]
Phone: (804) 684-7102
Office: Watermen's Hall
Unit: Dean & Director's Office

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Pollard, Carol
Laboratory Manager, Analytical Services Center
Email: [[pollard]]
Phone: (804) 684-7213
Office: Water Quality Facility 105
Unit: Operations

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Pugh, Michael
Visiting Scientist
Email: [[mepugh]]
Phone: (804) 684-7382
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall S208
Section: Natural Resources

Putney, Alexis
Research Technician
Email: [[v|aputney]]
Office: Andrews Hall 334 A
Section: Ecosystem Health

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Reilly, Erin
Restoration and Conservation Coordinator
Email: [[v|emreilly]]
Phone: (804) 684-7555
Office: Wilson House 201
Unit: CBNERR-VA

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Renfrew, Natalia
Research Technician
Email: [[v|nrenfrew]]
Phone: (804) 684-7021
Office: Hall House 102
Section: Natural Resources

Paul Richardson

Richardson, Paul
Dive Safety Officer / Deputy Marine Safety Officer
Email: [[v|jprichar]]
Phone: (804) 684-7058
Office: Dive Office
Unit: Marine Operations

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Roberts, Quinn
Lab Manager
Email: [[qroberts]]
Phone: (804) 684-7884
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 330
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

Rogers, Mark
Maintenance Superintendent
Email: [[mrogers]]
Phone: (804) 684-7092
Office: Facilities Management Building 149
Unit: Facilities Management

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Rogers, Regina
Custodial Worker
Email: [[rkrogers]]
Phone: (804) 684-7066
Office: Facilities Management Building 116
Unit: Facilities Management

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Ross, P.G.
Senior Marine Scientist
Email: [[pg]]
Phone: 757-787-5837
Office: Education Center, Eastern Shore Laboratory

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Rudnicky, Tamia
GIS Programmer Analyst
Email: [[tamia]]
Phone: (804) 684-7181
Office: Davis Hall 206
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management
Program: Geospatial Modeling

Rudy, Linda
Chief Financial Officer
Email: [[v|lrudy]]
Phone: (804) 684-7103
Office: Watermen's Hall 232
Unit: Office of Finance

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Ruffhead, Kiley
ABC Hatchery and Nursery Technician
Email: [[v|kmruffhead]]
Phone: (804) 684-7757
Office: Andrews Hall Room 410
Section: Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center

Rutan, Barbara
Marine Scientist
Email: [[rutan]]
Phone: (804) 684-7234 (lab), 7686 (office)
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall A243, A244, A246 (Labs) and 233 (Office)
Section: Ecosystem Health

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Ruth, Samuel
Research Technician Senior
Email: [[v|soruth]]
Phone: (804) 684-7719
Office: Hall House 102
Section: Natural Resources

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Sabo, Alexander
Environmental Review and Advisory Specialist
Email: [[v|absabo]]
Phone: (804) 684-7826
Office: Watermen's Hall 248B
Unit: Office of Research and Advisory Services
Interests: Coastal plant ecology, coastal resilience, climate change, nature-based solutions

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Saluta, Gabrielle
Marine Scientist I
Email: [[gsaluta]]
Phone: (804) 684-7280
Office: Andrews Hall 437
Section: Natural Resources

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Sanders, Renee
Marine Scientist, Senior
Email: [[v|arsanders]]
Phone: (804) 684-7894
Office: Davis Hall 207A
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management

Sanderson, Marta
Laboratory Manager
Email: [[mps]]
Phone: (804) 684-7417
Office: Andrews Hall 443
Lab: Andrews Hall 401, 402, 404
Section: Ecosystem Health

Dan Schatt

Schatt, Dan
GIS Programmer Analyst
Email: [[dschatt]]
Phone: (804) 684-7536
Office: Davis Hall 205
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management
Program: Geospatial Modeling

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Scott, Leah
Laboratory Specialist Senior
Email: [[v|lrscott]]
Phone: (804) 684-7753
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 131
Section: Ecosystem Health

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Seebo, Michael
Marine Scientist Senior
Email: [[mseebo]]
Phone: (804) 684-7641
Office: Andrews Hall 435
Section: Natural Resources

Sennett, Dan
Marine Aquaculture Specialist
Email: [[v|dans]]
Phone: (804) 684-7610
Office: Watermen's Hall (former gift shop space)
Unit: Communications & Marketing

Sevelow-Lee, Jade
Institutional Events Coordinator
Email: [[v|jade]]
Phone: (804) 684-7784
Unit: Dean & Director's Office
Advisor: {{https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/mitchell_m.php, Molly Mitchell}}
Research Interests: Shellfish aquaculture and the habitat ecosystem services it provides. Shellfish aquaculture outreach and education.

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Shackleford, Alyssa
Grants & Contracts Accountant
Email: [[v|arshackleford]]
Phone: (804) 684-7042
Office:
Unit: Office of Finance

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Sharpe, Kristen
Assistant Director, Outreach & Engagement
Email: [[knsharpe]]
Phone: (804) 684-7069
Office: Watermen's Hall 207
Unit: Communications, Marketing, & Public Engagement

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Simmons, Shain
Grounds Supervisor
Email: [[shain88]]
Phone: (804) 684-7067
Office: Facilities Management Building 107
Unit: Facilities Management

Slater, Jack
Marine Scientist
Email: [[v|joslater]]
Phone: (804) 684-7154
Office: Andrews 220
Section: Coastal and Ocean Processes
Interests: Glider Operations, Underwater Acoustics, Sensor Development, Physical Oceanography

Smith, Alison
Laboratory & Research Specialist II
Email: [[asmith]]
Phone: (804) 684-7145
Office: Andrews Hall 437
Section: Natural Resources

Smith, Alyssa
Research Technician
Email: [[akmith]]
Phone: (804) 684-7898
Office: Hall House 106
Section: Natural Resources

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Smith, Bethany
Marine Education Specialist
Email: [[v|bsmith]]
Phone: (804) 684-7735
Office: Davis Hall 235
Unit: Office of Outreach & Engagement
Focus: Ocean Literacy, K-12 Professional Development, K-12 Student Programs

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Smith, Matt
GIS Specialist
Email: [[v|mjsmith]]
Phone: (804) 684-7041
Office: Andrews Hall 305
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

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Solis, Alexander T.
Lab Technician & Research Specialist
Email: [[v|atsolis]]
Office: Andrews Hall 318
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

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Stanhope, Dave
Field Research Manager, CCRM
Email: [[stanhope]]
Phone: (804) 684-7707
Office: Davis Hall 215
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management
Program: Operations

Stein, Susan
Publications Center Manager
Email: [[v|sstein]]
Phone: 804-684-7012
Office: Davis Hall 126
Unit: Communications, Marketing & Public Engagement

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Sturgeon, Rebecca
Housekeeping
Email: [[rsturgeon]]
Phone: (804) 684-7066
Office: Facilities Management Building 116
Unit: Facilities Management

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Subedi, Shobha
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Email: [[v|ssubedi]]
Phone: (804) 684-7152
Office: Facilities Management Building 124
Unit: Safety & Environmental Programs

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Swiger, Lynn
Financial Officer
Email: [[v|ldswiger]]
Phone: 804-694-7336
Office: Watermen's Hall 256
Unit: Office of Finance
Section: Administration

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Tait, Noah
Marine Scientist, Senior
Email: [[v|ntait]]
Phone: (804) 684-7140
Office: Davis Hall 207D
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management

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Thayer, Matthew
Marine Education Specialist
Email: [[v|mlthayer]]
Phone: (804) 684-7526
Office: Wilson House 202
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes
Unit: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Thomas, Ashleigh
Field Specialist
Email: [[v|anthomas]]
Phone: (804) 684-7815
Office: FSL/Nunnally Hall 142
Section: Natural Resources

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Thomas, Jessica
Procurement Coordinator
Email: [[v|jessiethomas]]
Office: Watermen's Hall 222
Unit: Office of Procurement

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Thompson, Shaun
HVAC Mechanic
Email: [[srthompson]]
Phone: (804) 684-7096
Office: Facilities Management Building 155
Unit: Facilities Management

Timmerman, Amanda
Research Scientist
Email: [[v|atimmerman]]
Phone: (804) 684-7237
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 124
Section: Ecosystem Health
Interests: biogeochemistry, carbon cycling, primary production, air-sea gas exchange, oxygen

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Trinidad, Ricky
Vehicle Mechanic
Email: [[v|rtrinidad]]
Phone: (804) 684-7091 (804) 684-7095
Office: Facilities Management Building 170
Unit: Facilities Management

Tim Turner

Turner, Timothy
Director of Marine Operations
Email: [[v|tnturner]]
Phone: (804) 684-7279
Office: DMO Trailer 001
Unit: Marine Operations

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Turner Smith, Rebecca
Hatchery Manager/Research Specialist, Sr.
Email: [[raturner]]
Phone: 757-787-5807
Office: Administration Building, Eastern Shore Laboratory

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Uliasz, Haley
Aquaculture Algologist
Email: [[v|hluliasz]]
Phone: (804) 684-7899
Office: Acuff Center for Aquaculture 135
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Acuff Center

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Uylengco, Samantha
Purchasing Coordinator
Email:: [[sauylengco]]
Phone:: (804) 684-7892
Office:: Watermen's Hall 223A
Unit:: Office of Finance

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Vogelbein, Mary Ann
Marine Scientist Senior
Email: [[mav]]
Phone: 804-684-7185
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 122
Section: Ecosystem Health

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Wagstaff, James
Financial Officer
Email: [[v|jwagstaff]]
Phone: (804) 684-7418
Office: Andrews Hall 214
Section: Coastal and Ocean Processes

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Walker, Hunter
Scientist II
Email: [[hunter]]
Phone: (804) 684-7242
Office: Andrews Hall 334B
Section: Ecosystem Health

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Wallace, John
Associate Director of Communications
Email: [[v|jwallace]]
Phone: (804) 684-7011
Office: Davis Hall 126F
Unit: Communications & Marketing

Ward, Cameron
Research Specialist
Email: [[cward]]
Phone: (804) 684-7893
Office: Nunnally Hall 116
Section: Natural Resources

Wardinski, Cate
Research Specialist Advanced
Email: [[v|cewardinski]]
Office: Chesapeake Bay Hall 332
Advisors: {{https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/seeley_m.php, Meredith Seeley}} and {{https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/bilkovic_dm.php, Donna Bilkovic}}
Research Interests: Marine debris, microplastics, derelict fishing gear

Brian Watkins

Watkins, Brian
Small Boat Coordinator
Email: [[watkins]]
Phone: (804) 684-7236
Office: Marine Safety Office
Unit: Marine Operations

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Watkins, Karen
Laboratory and Research Specialist I
Email: [[kwatkins]]
Phone: (804) 684-7917
Office: Water Quality Facility 104
Unit: Analytical Services

Weatherup, Liz
Laboratory & Research Specialist
Email: [[v|efweatherup]]
Phone: (804) 684-7926
Office: CBH N114
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management
Interests: Genomics and ecology of Perkinsus marinus (Dermo)

Ashley Welch

Welch, Ashley
Office Assistant
Email: [[v|swelch]]
Phone: (804) 684-7096
Office: Facilities Management Building 136
Unit: Facilities Management

Wells, Norman
Security Officer
Phone: (804) 684-7300
Office: Facilities building
Section: Campus Security

Whalen, Matthew
Lab & Research Specialist, Sr.
Email: [[v|mwhalen]]
Phone: (804) 684-7894
Office: Davis Hall 207A
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management

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White, Shelby B.
Marine Business Specialist
Email: [[v|sbwhite]]
Phone: (804) 684-7345
Office: Davis Hall 231
Section: Natural Resources
Unit: Marine Advisory Program
Interests: Socioeconomics; Human Dimensions; Fisheries; Marine Business; Marine Policy

Whitfield, Hosier (June)
Grounds
Phone: (804) 684-7067
Office: Facilities Management Building 107
Unit: Facilities Management

Katie Whitfield

Whitfield, Katie
Client Support Specialist
Email: [[v|katie]]
Phone: (804) 684-7017
Office: Davis Hall 111
Unit: Information Technology and Network Services

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Whiting, Jennifer
GIS Analyst
Email: [[v|jenny]]
Phone: (804) 684-7199
Office: Andrews Hall 310
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

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Whittaker, Louis
Research Vessel Chief Mate
Email: [[v|ltwhittaker]]
Phone: (804) 684-7056
Office: R/V Virginia
Unit: Marine Operations

Wilcox, Christine A.
Coastal Mapping Specialist/Laboratory & Research Specialist II
Email: [[cwilcox]]
Phone: (804) 684-7772
Office: Brown House 202
Section: Coastal & Ocean Processes

Wlosinski, M.Ed, Chris
Associate Director for Undergraduate Student Success
Email: [[v|cmwlosinski]]
Office: Blow Hall 326A - Main campus
Section: Academic Affairs

Woodard, Valerie
Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs
Email: [[vwoodard]]
Phone: 804-684-7003
Office: Watermen's Hall 217
Unit: Office of Sponsored Programs