Directory
World-class people in a world-class setting
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is recognized worldwide for its expertise in coastal marine science. Our faculty and staff bring expertise from A to Z, including anatomists, biological oceanographers, computer modelers, ecologists, economists, ecotoxicologists, geneticists, geochemists, ichthyologists, immunologists, pathologists, physical oceanographers, taxonomists, wetland scientists, and zoologists.
Dean & Director
Dr. Derek Aday, Dean and Director
Dean & Director's Cabinet
Dr. Mark Luckenbach, Associate Dean of Research & Advisory ServicesDr. Siddhartha Mitra, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Sally Brooks, Chief of Staff
Rebecca Latourell, Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing
Daniel Ogunyemi, Director of Inclusive Excellence & Belonging
Joseph Martinez, Chief Operations Officer
Linda Rudy, Chief Financial Officer
Section Chairs
Dr. Courtney Harris, Coastal & Ocean Processes
Dr. Bongkeun Song, Ecosystem Health
Dr. Eric Hilton, Natural Resources
Center Directors
Dr. Jessica Small, Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center (ABC)
Dr. Kirk Havens, Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM)
Dr. William Reay, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR)
Dr. Richard Snyder, Eastern Shore Laboratory
Dr. David Rudders, Marine Advisory Program
Dr. Troy Hartley, Virginia Sea Grant
Administrative Directors
Gary Anderson, Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology & Network Services
Betty Barrack, Budget Director, Office of Finance
Mark Brabham, Director of Facilities Management
Lisa Nickel, interim contact for William J. Hargis Library
Eric Fidler, Safety & Environmental Programs Manager
Connie Motley, Director of Sponsored Programs
Carol Tomlinson, Director of Financial & Administrative Services
Susan Maples, Director of Development
Timothy Turner, Director of Marine Operations
Financial Officers & Business Managers
Academic Affairs: Rachel WheelerCBNERR: Sally Lawrence Wood
Coastal & Ocean Processes: Cynthia Harris &
Eastern Shore Laboratory: Hollis Parks
Ecosystem Health: Dawn Fleming & Gail Holloman
Facilities Management: Cindy Hornsby
Managing Financial Officer: Cindy Forester
Marine Operations/Vessels: Terri Major
Natural Resources: Karen Hargrave & Cheryl Teagle
Virginia Sea Grant: Stacy Keating
Procure to Pay & Travel Team
Administrative Units: Carol Birch
Coastal & Ocean Processes: Samantha Uylengco
Ecosystem Health: Kelsey Birch
Natural Resources: Melissa Flewellyn
Procure to Pay: Denise Berry &
Travel: Maxine Butler & Brandy Lowery