Program Staff

Dr. Tom Dillon

Carey Cole

Monyette Martin &
Dr. Daphyne Thomas

Dr. Mike Mitri

Terrie Dean

Dr. Rick Mathieu

Meet the Staff

Dr. Daphyne Saunders Thomas
is the Adolph Business Professor at James Madison University. She teaches courses in business law and legal environment of business. Dr. Thomas has been active in college freshman and transfer advising, the JMU study abroad program in Spain, and mentorship initiatives for students majoring in business.

Dr. Tom Dillon
is a Computer Information Systems professor at James Madison University. Once a certified high school accounting and computer teacher, Tom now teaches introductory and advanced CIS courses and advises the student chapter of the Association for Information Technology Professional.

Dr. Harry Reif
is a Computer Information Systems professor at James Madison University. Dr. Reif teaches networking, telecommunications, and information security. He spent over 12 years as a Chief Information Officer, responsible for all computing activities for major universities and government offices.

Molly McCoubrie
is this year's Camp Manager and a James Madison University alumna. She graduated in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Computer Information Systems. In August, she plans to move to Charlotte where she will work for Ernst & Young in their Technology and Security Risk Services practice.

Brandon Bundoc
is from the Southside of Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach. He is a rising junior, majoring in Computer Information Systems. While attending James Madison University he is involved in a variety of organizations such as Entertainment and Talent Co. Chair for Students for Minority Outreach and was last year's Vice President for the Black Student Alliance.

Arthur Burwell
is a Junior Computer Information Systems major at James Madison University. He also participates in the Centennial Scholars Program offered here at JMU.

Justin Carter
is a Sophomore Computer Information Systems major at James Madison University.

Elizabeth Holena
a second-year graduate student, is pursuing a MS in Technical and Scientific Communication (TSC) at James Madison University (JMU). She received a BS in TSC with a concentration in Publications Management from JMU in May 2007. Currently, Elizabeth is a Graduate Assistant for the TSC department, Vice President of the JMU Society for Technical Communication, and an intern for the Dean's Office in the College of Business.

Janea Mines
is a Sophomore Computer Information Systems major at James Madison University.

Jessica Senecal
is a junior at James Madison University. She is a Technical and Scientific Communications major with a minor in Computer Information Systems. When she's not working with technology, she participates in two different dance clubs on campus.

Tandylyn Terry
is a 2006 graduate from Deep Run High School in Richmond, VA. She is also a recent JMU transfer from Christopher Newport University, last year. She is currently a junior and a Computer Information Systems major with a minor in Technical and Scientific Communication (TSC).

Ms. Barbara Barath
joined CommonWealth One FCU in 2003 as their Sales Center Manager at the Harrisonburg Regional branch. She has nearly 20 years credit union industry management experience including an extensive consumer lending background. Barbara is sensitive to issues involving security and fraud prevention, and she is committed to financial literacy and member education.

Mr. Mike Battle
is currently president of the UCCNET division of AppNet Incorporated. AppNet is a premier provider to end-to-end e-business solutions, from interactive marketing to back-office integration. Mr. Battle has over 12 years of experience in marketing, business and strategy development in information technology in a variety of industries. His experience includes all facets of IT, from hardware and software to professional service delivery.

Mr. Tom Carr
has been a sales leader in the technology area for more than nine years with Cisco Systems and recently Packet360. His background includes 21 years of working in the medical sector including 2006 where he was the Cisco Healthcare Business Development Manager for the Northeastern United States.

Mr. Wayne Carickhoff
has been a member of the Harrisonburg community since coming to attend James Madison University almost 28 years ago. He has been involved as a business manager in Harrisonburg's growing economy for the past 23 years, with the last five years in a financial based career with CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union.

Dr. Young Choi
is a professor of Computer Information Systems with primary responsibility for teaching Telecommunications courses. He is an well-published researcher and works with many JMU students to promote their undergraduate research activities.

Mr. Carey Cole
is a Computer Information Systems instructor at James Madison University. Mr. Cole teaches intermediate and advanced programming, web development, and database courses. He has over twenty years experience in the Information Systems/Technology field. He has written textbooks on how to use Microsoft Access and FrontPage.

Ms. Terrie Dean
is a Certified Business Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant. Ms. Dean has served on numerous community service boards and has helped train students and corporate executives in the social skills necessary to be successful in the business world.

Mr. James Elliot
has over six years experience working with Fortune 500 clients in areas dealing with computer security, operating system hardening, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, enterprise risk assessments, and creating security baseline standards. Mr. Elliot also served as a subject matter expert on cyber security at the Department of Homeland Security United States Computer Emergency Response Team.

Dr. George Font
is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at James Madison University. Dr. Font encourages educators to better meet the needs of students in a post-typographic world by exploring connections between digital resources and literacy learning.

Dr. Diane Lending
is a Computer Information Systems Professor at James Madison University where she teaches introductory and advanced CIS classes. She has written textbooks on how to use Microsoft Access and FrontPage. Prior to becoming a professor, she was a computer programmer, systems analyst, and IT manager.

Dr. Rick Mathieu
is the Department Chair of Computer Information Systems and Management Science at James Madison University. He teaches introductory CIS classes and a course in Linux.

Dr. Mike Mitri
is a Computer Information Systems professor at James Madison University. Dr. Mitri teaches introductory, intermediate, and advanced programming, web development, and database design courses, and has over twenty years experience as a software developer.

Mr. Rex Sarabia
is a student at James Madison University. Mr. Sarabia is currently finishing his undergraduate business degree in Accounting with a minor in Computer Information Systems and is pursuing a graduate degree in Accounting with a concentration in Accounting Information Systems.

Mr. Mohammad Sumbal
is a member of JMU's Information Technology team. His responsibilites include technical support for JMU's Help Desk. Mr. Sumbal is also a Masters student in JMU's Information Security MBA program.

Dr. Tony Teate
is an Integratrated Science and Technology professor. He also directs the CHAOS and Thermal Sciences Lab. Prior to coming to JMU, Dr. Teate was a research scientist at AT&T's Bell Labs.

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