Program Staff

Dr. George Font

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.

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.

Tandylyn Terry
is this year's Camp Manager and a 2006 graduate from Deep Run High School in Richmond, VA. In 2007 she transferred from Christopher Newport University to James Madison University. She is currently a rising senior and a double major in Computer Information Systems and Technical & Scientific Communication (TSC). Tandylyn is also a member of the Eta Delta chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma.

Marcel Anderson
is a recent graduate from Bridgewater College and a rising second year graduate student at James Madison University in the Adult Education/Human Resource Development program, originally from Carver Ranches, Florida. While at Bridgewate, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science. Marcel is also a member of the Nu Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, and a graduate assistant for the Professor in Residence Program at James Madison University.

Brandon Bundoc
is from the Southside of Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach. He is a rising senior, 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 the Vice President for the Black Student Alliance in 2007.

Justin Carter
is a 2006 graduate from Landstown High School in Virginia Beach, VA. He is currently a rising senior at James Madison University majoring in Computer Information Systems. Justin also serves as Treasurer for the Black Student Alliance organization on campus.

Quintrel Lenore
is a rising senior at James Madison University. He is a Kinesiology major with a concentration in Exercise Management. He has been involved with the JMU football program, as well as a counselor for the Middle School Leadership Academy.

Lorayah Priester
is a rising senior at James Madison University. She is a Sociology major with a minor in Family Studies. While attending JMU, she is involved in a variety of activities including resident adviser for a freshman dorm, Program Director for the Middle School Leadership Academy, and Tour Coordinator for Students for Minority OUtreach.

Key'Nita Winston
is a junior at James Madison University. She is a Kinesiology major, concentrating in Sports Management, and a Business minor. While at James Madison University, Key'Nita is involved in the Centennial Scholars Scholars Program on campus.

Mr. Mike Battle
Mike is the founder and CEO of Battle Resource Management, Inc. BRMi is a professional services consulting firm that provides business and technology strategy and execution planning support for both government and commercial clients. Today, the firm primarily focuses its strategy services on Homeland Security issues and the needs of a variety of civilian government clients. Prior to founding BRMi, for 20 years, Mike led organizations in operations management, sales and sales management, marketing and business strategy in government and commercial information technology.

Mike is a hands-on leader who has led initiatives to execute major transformation and change initiatives for the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry, the Office of Management and Budget's Line of Business Initiative, Department of Homeland Security's Enterprise Architecture (EA) Program and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's EA Program. He brings organizational leadership experience as a past senior manager at Commerce One, IBM, Computer Sciences Corporation, High Performance Technologies Inc. and Allied Signal. 

Mike holds a BS in Communication Arts and a Masters in Business Administration from James Madison University. He is committed to education and youth causes as a member of boards at Center for Adoption Studies and Education, James Madison University, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Digital Harbor High School. He also, through BRMi, provides substantial support to non-profit organizationssuch as Teardrops to Rainbows and Aunt Hattie’s Place—focused on serving the needs of children. Mike also has transitioned his athletic passions from the football field at JMU to coaching girls’ American Amateur Association (AAU) basketball with the Maryland Waves.

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.

Dr. Karen Kellison
is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at James Madison University. Dr. Kellison's area of expertise is Educational Technology and, prior to joining higher ed, she spent 18 years in public school teaching and administration. She was the first director of the Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School, a Virginia academic year governor's school with emphasis in math, science, and technology. She is currently program director for the Educational Technology masters at JMU and welcomes discussions of how educators can use technology in the teaching and learning process.

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.

Dr. Emil Salib
is a Telecommunications and Instrumentation & Measurement professor at James Madison University. Dr. Salib teaches intermediate and advanced computer networking and wireless LAN security and forensics courses. He also teaches introductory, intermediate, and advanced instrumentation and measurement courses. Prior to joining the JMU family, he was a member of technical staff, director and executive director with Telcordia Technologies (formerly known as Bell Communications Research).

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

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