Center Leadership
Executive Leadership
Eric Paterson, Executive Director, Virginia Tech National Security Institute
Laura Freeman, Deputy Director, Virginia Tech National Security Institute
Division Directors
Austin Phoenix, Director, Mission Systems Division
Alan Michaels, Director, Spectrum Dominance Division
Education and Outreach
Ehren Hill, Associate Director, Education and Outreach
Program Management Office
Alexandra Poetter, Associate Director, Program Management Office
Finance and Operation Support
Tracy McElroy, Director of Operations
Emilee Hillman, Director of Finance
Human Resources
Sue Kass, Human Resources Manager
Division Associate and Assistant Directors
Kevin Schroeder, Associate Director, Mission Systems Division
William (Chris) Headley, Associate Director, Spectrum Dominance Division
Kelli Esser, Associate Director, Intelligent Systems Division
Joseph Gaeddert, Assistant Director, Spectrum Dominance Division
Stephen Adams, Assistant Director, Intelligent Systems Division
