Institute 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, Director, Education and Outreach
Program Management Office
Alexandra Poetter, Director, Program Management Office
Finance and Administration
Emilee Hillman, Director, Finance & Administration
Kevin Kish, Assistant Director of Finance
Tracy McElroy, Associate Director, Operations
Ryan Chase, IT Manager
Human Resources
Sue Kass, Human Resources Manager
Division Associate and Assistant Directors
Kelli Esser, Associate Director, Intelligent Systems Division
Kevin Schroeder, Associate Director, Mission Systems Division
William (Chris) Headley, Associate Director, Spectrum Dominance Division
Stephen Adams, Assistant Director, Intelligent Systems Division
John Gilbert, Assistant Director, Mission Systems Division
Joseph Gaeddert, Assistant Director, Spectrum Dominance Division
