Institute Leadership
Executive Leadership
Eric Paterson, Executive Director, Virginia Tech National Security Institute
Laura Freeman, Deputy Director, Virginia Tech National Security Institute
Alan Michaels, Chief Technology Officer, Virginia Tech National Security Institute
Kelli Esser, Chief Strategy Officer, Virginia Tech National Security Institute
Division Directors
Austin Phoenix, Director, Mission Systems Division
William Headley, Interim 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, Chief of Staff
Kevin Kish, Associate Director of Finance and Business Analytics
Tracy McElroy, Associate Director, Operations
Ryan Chase, Assistant Director, IT Operations
Human Resources
Sue Kass, Human Resources Manager
Division Associate and Assistant Directors
Kevin Schroeder, Associate Director, Mission Systems Division
John Gilbert, Assistant Director, Mission Systems Division
Joseph Gaeddert, Assistant Director, Spectrum Dominance Division
