New faculty and staff for 1998

Mississippi State welcomes the following faculty and professional staff who have joined the university since July 1998.

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Academic Advising Center

• Catherine Saal, academic adviser, M.S., Kansas State University, previous position: health professions adviser, College of Arts and Sciences, Kansas State University

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

• Keith H. Coble, assistant professor/assistant researcher, Agricultural Economics, Ph.D., Texas A&M, previous position: team leader, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Wayne Frank, assistant professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Ph.D., Cornell University
• Terrill R. Hanson, assistant professor/assistant agricultural economist/assistant specialist, Agricultural Economics, Ph.D., Auburn University, previous position: senior research associate, Auburn University
• Diane Hite, assistant professor/assistant agricultural economist, Agricultural Economics, Ph.D., Ohio State University, previous position: assistant professor, Ohio State University
• M. Darren Hudson, assistant professor/assistant researcher, Agricultural Economics, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, previous position: graduate research and teaching assistant, Texas Tech
• G. Douglas Inglis, assistant professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Ph.D., Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada, previous position: NSERC Fellow-Fungal Molecular Pathology, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Center
• Paul Meints, assistant professor/assistant agronomist, Plant and Soil Sciences, Ph.D., Oregon State University, previous position: Department of Crops and Soil Science, Oregon State University
• Brian Rude, assistant professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences,Ph.D., Auburn University Allen
• R. Williams, extension beef cattle specialist, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Landscape Architecture

• Darryl D. Ray, visiting lecturer, bachelor's degree in landscape contracting, Mississippi State, previous position: landscape architect, Paulson-Mitchell

Aircraft Operations

• Joseph E. McReynolds, co-pilot II, bachelor's degree in commercial aviation, Delta State University
• Mark J. Smith, co-pilot II, B.S. in mechanical engineering, Mississippi State

Alumni Association

• Lori Smith, coordinator of chapter programs, MBA, Mississippi State, previous position: telemarketing supervisor, MSU Alumni Association

School of Architecture

• Laura Campbell, visiting assistant professor, master's degree in architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, previous position: project architect, Fitts Architects Inc.
• Christopher Monson, visiting assistant professor, master's degree in architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, previous position: assistant professor, North Dakota State University
• Jason O. Vollen, visiting assistant professor, master's degree in architecture, Cranbrook Academy of Art, previous position: project designer, Cranbrook Architecture Office
• James L. West, associate dean, master's degree in architecture, University of Florida

College of Arts and Sciences

• Michael E. Brown, visiting assistant professor, Geosciences, ABD, University of North Carolina, previous position: instructor, Mississippi State
• Renita Carter, assistant regional director of admissions, Air Force ROTC, B.S., Mississippi Valley State University
• Edward T. Dobson, assistant professor, Mathematics and Statistics, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, previous position: Oklahoma State University
• James A. Dunne, assistant professor, Physics and Astronomy, Ph.D., American University, Washington, D.C., previous position: post-doctoral research associate, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
• Yolanda Estes, assistant professor, Philosophy and Religion, Ph.D., University of Kentucky, previous position: visiting assistant professor, University of Colorado at Boulder
• Lydia Terry Everett, lecturer, Geosciences, M.S., Mississippi State, previous position: graduate teaching assistant, MSU
• Jane L. Harvill, assistant professor, Mathematics and Statistics, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, assistant professor, Bowling Green University
• W. Logan Hickman Jr., professor of military science, Army ROTC, M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville
• Emily M. Hill, visiting assistant professor, History, Ph.D., Cornell University, previous position: visiting assistant professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Paul S. Hutchison, instructor/instructional support coordinator, Physics and Astronomy, M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, previous position: adjunct lecturer, Carroll College
• William J. Koenitzer, professor and department head, Air Force ROTC, M.S., Princeton University, previous position: Squadron Commander/U.S. Air Force
• David A. Kort, instructor/lab coordinator, Chemistry, Ph.D., Purdue University, previous position: teaching assistant, Purdue University
• Hyung Y. Lee, Army ROTC, military science instructor
• Wade Lough, assistant professor, Art, MFA, James Madison University, previous position: facilitator for computer graphics, Tyler School of Arts
• Taylor E. Mack, visiting assistant professor, Geosciences, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, previous position: instructor, Louisiana State University
• James J. Markham, visiting organizational management coordinator, Stennis Institute of Government, MPPA, Mississippi State University, previous position: Stennis Institute of Government, MSU
• James F. McClelland, Army ROTC, senior military science instructor
• Tim McCourt, assistant professor, Art, MFA, University of Southern California, previous position: art coordinator/lecturer, California State University at Northridge
• Robert B. Moore, instructor and campus recruiter, Air Force ROTC, B.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha, previous position: aircraft maintenance officer, U.S. Air Force
• Elizabeth D. Morris, visiting research assistant, Stennis Institute of Government, MPA, Auburn University, previous position: Stennis Institute of Government, MSU
• Jason Musselwhite, computer graphics support coordinator, Art, B.S., Mississippi State, previous position: visiting computer graphics support coordinator/MSU
• Soon Ee Ngoh, assistant professor, Art, MFA, printmaking, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, previous position: teaching associate, University of Massachusetts
• William S. Nichols, regional director of admissions, Air Force ROTC, MBA, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, previous position: operations staff officer, Keesler Air Force Base
• Francois A. Palaez, assistant professor, Physics and Astronomy, Ph.D., University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France, previous position: research scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
• Harry S. Ross, visiting state and local politics specialist, Stennis Institute of Government, juris doctorate, University of Mississippi, previous position: lawyer and partner, Tubb and Ross P.A. Attorneys at Law
• Keith A. Smith, visiting research analyst, Stennis Institute of Government, previous position: operations manager, College of Business and Industry, MSU
• Paul S. Thompson, visiting professor, History, Ph.D., University of Virginia, previous position: associate professor, University of Natal, Republic of South Africa
• Britt A. Warren, Air Force ROTC, B.S., Mississippi State
• Susan M. Weill, visiting assistant professor, Communication, Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, previous position: instructor, Jackson State University
• Arlene S. Wilson, Army ROTC, supply sergeant
• Robert D. Woods, instructor and commandant of cadets, Air Force ROTC, M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, previous position: U.S. Air Force, National Air Intelligence Center

Cooperative Education

• Michael Gann, coordinator of chapter programs, previous position: director of public relations/recruiting, East Mississippi Community College

College of Education

• Nancy C. Boling, assistant professor, Technology and Education, Ph.D., technology, Mississippi State, previous position: lecturer, MSU
• Clayton Daughtry, assistant professor, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport, University of Northern Colorado, previous position: graduate student, University of Northern Colorado
• Anna L. Hillman, assistant professor, Technology and Education, Ph.D., elementary education, Mississippi State, previous position: lecturer, Mississippi State
• Paul Jacobs Jr., assistant professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
• Lloyd G. "Scott" Meyer, assistant professor, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport, Ph.D., Florida State University, previous position: research physiologist, Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory
• Charles Palmer, assistant professor, Counselor Education and Educational Psychology, Ph.D, University of Arkansas, previous position: graduate assistant, University of Arkansas
• Lavada J. Parmer, assistant professor, Meridian Campus, Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, Ed.S, University Southern Alabama, previous position: Mobile County Public Schools
• Ann Schroeder, director-Regional Service Center, East Mississippi Center for Educational Development, Meridian Campus, M.Ed., Mississippi State, previous position: principal, Meridian Public Schools
• Sandra Talbert, clinical supervisor, Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed., educational leadership, Sam Houston State University, previous position: instructor, Huntsville Independent School District
• Tony Talbert, assistant professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D, University of Houston
• Daniel Webb, assistant professor, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport, Ph.D., Ohio State University, previous position: student, Ohio State
• Maureen Wilson, assistant professor, Counselor Education and Educational Psychology, Ph.D, Ohio State University, previous position: graduate associate, Ohio State University

College of Engineering

• Pam Ray, business manager, MPA, Mississippi State, previous position: manager, Sponsored Programs Accounting, MSU
• Atly Jefcoat, professor, Chemical Engineering, Ph.D., Clemson University, previous position: associate professor, University of Alabama
• Thomas E. Price, assistant professor, Civil Engineering, Ph.D., University of Washington
• John P. Rush, development officer, B.A., political science, Mississippi State, previous position: College and School Relations, MSU

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
College of Forest Resources

• John W. McCombs II, research assistant I, Forestry, M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, previous position: researcher, Virginia Tech
• Scott D. Powers, extension program assistant, Forestry, B.S., Mississippi State
• Clay D. Ware, extension program assistant, Forestry, B.S., Mississippi State

College of Veterinary Medicine

• John Bailey, assistant professor, Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
• Richard Bailey, assistant professor, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
• Jennifer Davis, intern, DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, previous position: extern, Gluck Equine Research Center
• Kelly Gellasch, intern, DVM, Michigan State University, previous position: North Branch Animal Hospital
• Sue Ann Hubbard, assistant clinical professor, DVM, Mississippi State, previous position: Lams Student Representative/Lams Co.
• Matthew Krecie, post-DVM resident, DVM, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, previous position: intern, Auburn University Small Animal Clinic
• Jennifer Lankford, medical technologist I, B.S., Mississippi State, previous position: salesperson, Kim's Hallmark
• Thomas Lenarduzzi, associate clinical professor, DVM, Texas A&M University, previous position: mixed animal practice
• Andrew J. Mackin, assistant professor, BVMD, Murdoch University, Western Australia, previous position: staff veterinarian, Karratha Veterinary Hospital
• Melinda Poole Mercer, intern, DVM, Mississippi State, previous position: assistant veterinary technician, Starkville Veterinary Hospital
• Mark Muchna, intern, DVM, University of Illinois, previous position: mixed animal practice
• Jacob Odders, intern, DVM, University of Wisconsin at Madison, previous position: veterinary technician/North Shore Animal Hospital
• Amy Randall, intern, DVM, NC State University, previous position: associate veterinarian, Chancellor Animal Clinic
• Claire Spackman, assistant professor, DVM, University of Minnesota, previous position: senior lecturer, University of Edinburgh
• Kristine Tischer, lecturer, DVM, Colorado State University, previous position: assistant to dean for multimedia instructional development and assistant professor, anatomy and neurobiology, Colorado State University
• Michele Williams, intern, DVM, University of Florida, previous position: Blue Cross Animal Hospital
• Heather Zuvers, intern, DVM, Mississippi State, previous position: extern, animal hospital

DIVISION OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS
College of Business and Industry

• Bruce Alford, assistant professor of marketing, Marketing, Quantitative Analysis and Business Law, Ph.D., marketing, Louisiana State University, previous position: assistant professor, University of Evansville
• William G. Hardin III, assistant professor of real estate, Finance and Economics, Ph.D., business administration (real estate), Georgia State University, previous position: instructor/assistant professor of finance, Morehouse College
• Gloria Harrell-Cook, assistant professor of management, Management and Information Systems, Ph.D., Human Resources Strategy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign, previous position: research assistant, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Carl P. Maertz Jr., assistant professor of management, Management and Information Systems, Ph.D., Krannert Graduate School of Management, Purdue University, previous position: teaching/research assistant, Purdue University
• Meghan Millea, assistant professor of economics, Finance and Economics, Ph.D., economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, previous position: adjunct instructor, Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Charles Wood, assistant professor of marketing, Marketing, Quantitative Analysis and Business Law, Ph.D., marketing, University of Missouri, previous position: instructor, University of Missouri-Columbia

Distance Learning-U.S. Marine Corps

• Janie Michelle Phelps, assistant professor of economics, Ph.D., economics, University of Kansas, previous position: executive director, Transition Studies Program, University of Kansas
• Paul Short, visiting project administrator, Ph.D., forest resources, Oregon State University, previous position: president/CEO, Short and Associates Consulting Services

Information Systems and User Support

• Rena Gardner, computing consultant, B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, previous position: computer consultant, CCC Inc.
• Amanda Keith, Help Desk consultant, BSCS, University of Mississippi, previous position: Help Desk clerk, University of Mississippi
• Leann M. Markham, database analyst, MSBA, Mississippi State
• Stephen Lee Parrott, systems analyst, B.S., Mississippi State, previous position: systems officer, Deposit Guaranty National Bank
• Annapurna Saripella, computer programmer/analyst, MSBA, Mississippi State
• Elizabeth Taylor, programmer analyst, B.S., computer science, Birmingham Southern, previous position: U.S. Air Force systems analyst
• Renu Thamma, Help Desk consultant, B.S., Computer Science, University of Missouri, previous position: Human Language Technology Group, IBM Corp.

Office of Internal Audit

• Don Zant, director of internal audit, B.S., accounting, Lubbock Christian University, previous position: interim director of internal audit, Texas Tech University
• Chris Firle, assistant auditor, MBA, Mississippi State, previous position: manager of the Vehicles Accounting Division, Department of Central Management Services, State of Illinois

Physical Plant

• Jeffrey Atwell, utility engineer, bachelor's in electrical engineering, Auburn University, previous position: Alabama Power Co.

Systems and Networks

• Terry Beaty, senior LAN systems programmer, B.S., accounting, Mississippi University for Women, previous position: computer network administrator, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
• Steven M. Carter, senior university systems programmer, B.S., computer engineering, Mississippi State
• Teresa Daggett, senior LAN systems programmer, B.S., computer science, Mississippi State, previous position: LAN systems administrator, McChord Air Force Base
• Michael Dawkins, network video specialist, B.S., Mississippi State
• Florence L. Harkins, LAN systems analyst, B.S., library science and secondary education, University of Southern Mississippi, previous position: PC analyst, Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance
• Jason Hendrick, LAN systems programmer, MSBA, Mississippi State, previous position: computer services technician, Mississippi State
• Chad Hughlett, senior LAN systems programmer, MPA, Mississippi State, previous position: staff accountant, Watkins, Ward and Stafford
• Brian Jackson, LAN systems programmer, B.S., biological engineering, Mississippi State, previous position: technical writer, General Dynamics
• Raymond Lee Wilson, LAN systems analyst, MBA, Mississippi State, previous position: senior network administrator, Magnolia Federal Bank for Savings

University Counsel

• Wanda Firle, legal assistant, B.A., legal studies, previous position: paralegal, Illinois Attorney General

Unix Systems

• James Jeremy Hooper, Unix systems programmer, B.S., electrical engineering

DIVISION OF RESEARCH

• Robert A. Altenkirch, vice president for research, Ph.D., Purdue University, previous position: dean, Washington State University

Centers and Institutes

• D. Kay Brocato, project coordinator, Center for Educational Partnerships, MAT, Memphis State University, previous position: lecturer, Mississippi State
• Chante L. Cox, research fellow, Social Science Research Center, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, previous position: research assistant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Reuben E. Dilworth, executive director, Center for Educational Partnerships, Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, previous position: field project coordinator, PREPS Inc.
• James W. Epps, professor, Transportation Resource Center, Ph.D., Clemson University
• Katherine E. Evans, training associate, RRTC on Blindness and Low Vision, master's, rehabilitation counseling, previous position: mental health therapist, Community Counseling Services, Webster County
• Gavin R. Jenkins, research scientist, T.K. Martin Center, bachelor's, education, Oxford Brookes University, previous position: clinical specialist/Assistive Technology, Mary Marlborough Centre
• Sheri W. Johnson, sponsored programs specialist, Sponsored Programs Administration, B.S., paralegal, Mississippi University for Women, previous position: senior sponsored programs assistant, Mississippi State
• Dana L. Karmacharya, senior sponsored programs assistant, Sponsored Programs Administration, previous position: accounting assistant II comptroller, Mississippi State
• Domsnico Parisi, assistant professor, Social Science Research Center, Ph.D., Penn State University
• David Parrish, research scientist, Social Science Research Center, BSIE, Mississippi State, previous position: project manager, TWR Inc.
• Wesley Perry, research scientist, T.K. Martin Center, M.S., University of Alabama, previous position: graduate lab assistant, University of Alabama
• Julia L. Randall, development specialist/regulatory compliance officer, Sponsored Programs Administration, B.S., criminal justice, Delta State University, previous position: legal assistant, Mississippi State
• Robyn B. Remotigue, sponsored programs administrator, Sponsored Programs Administration, MPPA, Mississippi State, previous position: grants information specialist, Mississippi State
• Matthew Ronning, director, Sponsored Programs Administration, MBA, finance, Washington State University, previous position: interim director, sponsored programs, Mississippi State
• Nilde M. Scialdone, research assistant I, Social Science Research Center, B.A., University of Southwestern Louisiana, previous position: manager, Dole Fresh Fruit
• Elizabeth W. Thompson, sponsored programs administrator, Sponsored Programs Administration, BPA, Mississippi State, previous position: accountant, MSU

College of Engineering
Diagnostic Instrumentation and Analysis Laboratory

• Gary M. Boudreaux, research assistant I, B.S. nuclear engineering, Mississippi State, previous position: graduate research assistant, MSU
• Thomas F. Meaker, research scientist, master's, science education, Armstrong State University, previous position: research scientist, Savannah River Site.
• Charles A. Waggoner, manager of safety, excellence and environment, Ph.D. chemistry, Mississippi State, previous position: dean, environmental science and technology, Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Engineering Research Center

• Kelli McCarter, research assistant I, B.S. computer science, Mississippi State, previous position: system analyst, Uwohali Inc.
• Purushotham (Puri) Bangalore, research assistant I, M.S. computer science, Mississippi State, previous position: graduate research assistant, MSU
• Yoginder (Yogi) Dandass, research assistant I, M.S. computer science, Shippensburg University, previous position: senior programmer/analyst, Computer Aid Inc.
• Matthew Gleeson, research assistant I, B.S. computer engineering, Mississippi State, previous position: undergraduate research assistant, MSU

Industrial Engineering

• Diana Riddle-Kaber, research assistant I, M.S. industrial engineering, Texas Tech University, previous position: industrial engineer, Johnston-Tombigbee Furniture Mfg. Co.

DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

• Carl L. Collier, assistant station manager, WMSV-Radio, M.A., English, previous position: student, Mississippi State
• Paula Hindman, video graphics coordinator, University Television Center, B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, previous position: Digital Imaging Lab assistant, Middle Tennessee State

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

• Lori Barnett, clinic nurse, Longest Student Health Center, A.D., nursing, Darton College, previous position: staff nurse, Starkville Manor
• Laura Beck, enrollment counselor, Enrollment Services, B.A., communication, Mississippi State, previous position: graduate assistant, MSU
• John R. Dickerson, associate director, Enrollment Services, M.S., Mississippi State, previous position: associate dean of students, Mississippi College
• Dawn W. Jones, financial aid counselor, Financial Aid and Scholarships, B.S., business administration, Mississippi College, previous position: administrative assistant, Deposit Guaranty
• Beth Kimbrell, enrollment counselor, Enrollment Services, bachelor's in business administration, Mississippi State
• Polly Lummus, clinic nurse, Longest Student Health Center, A.D., nursing, Meridian Community College, previous position: visiting nurse, Alexander's Home Health
• Mike McIntyre, staff physician, Longest Student Health Center, M.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center, previous position: Emergency Management PC of Tuscaloosa
• Ann Rizer, health educator, Longest Student Health Center, MSN, Mississippi University for Women, previous position: director of student health, MUW
• Steven Waden, assistant director-Intramural Sports, Recreational Sports, M.S., Texas Tech University, previous position: graduate assistant, Texas Tech University
• Kelly K. Wells, enrollment counselor, Enrollment Services, B.A., history and English, Mississippi State
• Tershica D. Whitfield, assistant computer information resources coordinator, Financial Aid and Scholarships, B.S., business administration, Mississippi University for Women, previous position: information processor, MUW

Mitchell Memorial Library

• Paula Lehman, instructional technology specialist, M.S., technology, Mississippi State, previous position: Lucent Technologies
• Kerry J. Smith, instructor/reference librarian, MLS, Indiana University, previous position: English instructor, Western Kentucky University
• Robert R. Thornton, computer services assistant, B.S., Management and Information Systems