Administrative Support
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Cheryl Anderson
Financial Services Associate
Cheryl Anderson is responsible for purchasing, relocations, travel oversight, and institutional accounts payable functions and reconciliations. She processes daily fiscal transactions, maintains operational records, and ...
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Brian Brindle
Senior Systems Administrator
Brian Brindle serves as the Senior Systems Administrator for the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute computer and IT systems.
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Nikki Byrd
Office Assistant
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Paula Byron
Director of Communications
Paula Byron oversees communications for both the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
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Sarah Castle
Human Resources Manager
Sarah Castle assists the faculty and staff with their human resource needs, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
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Donald Conner
EHS Off-Site Safety Coordinator
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Sherri Cook
Senior Associate Director for Finance and Administration
Sherri Cook oversees the institute's financial and administrative units. Among her many duties, she develops and implements financial, administrative, and personnel policies and procedures; develops ...
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Bob Jentsch
IT Specialist
Bob Jentsch serves as the primary point of contact for end-user hardware and software support, as well as teleconference support.
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Justin King
Assistant Director, Information Technology & Data Management
Justin King manages information technology for the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.
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Ken Kingery
Communications Coordinator
Ken Kingery serves as communications coordinator for both the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
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Gary Mason
Associate Director, Resource Management & Operations
Gary Mason manages the VTCRI facility, oversees renovations, and provides input on key issues such as master planning, space planning, budget development, facility maintenance, equipment ...
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Elizabeth McBride
Director of Development
Elizabeth McBride oversees development for both the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
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Amanda Mullins
Development and Communications Associate
Amanda Mullins provides development and communications support to both the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
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Dana Nichols
Special Assistant to the Executive Director
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Dixon Smiley
Animal Care Technician
Dixon Smiley is responsible for all activities within the VTCRI animal facility.
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Audra Van Wart, PhD
Director of Education and Training, VTC Research Institute
Administrative Assistant Professor, VTC Research Institute
Dr. Van Wart plays a lead role in developing graduate programs in biomedical sciences at Virginia Tech through the VTC Research Institute. She also coordinates ...
