NFSTC Staff

The NFSTC team currently consists of 51 full-time employees, including management, scientific, instructional design, media development and corporate support professionals. In addition, approximately 190 off-site consultants throughout the United States supplement the workforce.

NFSTC is proud to have been named one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work in 2009, 2010 and again in 2011 by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The organization, which was included in the “Big” category (26-50 employees) , takes its place as a finalist with other leading companies as part of a vibrant business community.  NFSTC employees are proud of this achievement and the work they do.

NFSTC Team Roster

Executive Team

Kevin Lothridge, Chief Executive Officer, Kevin.Lothridge@nfstc.org
David Epstein, Chief Operations Officer, David.Epstein@nfstc.org
Dave Sylvester, Chief Projects Officer,  David.Sylvester@nfstc.org

Project Management

Dee Baker, Project Administration Services Manager, Delynn.Baker@nfstc.org

Michigan Public Safety Project

Michael Thomas, Michigan Technical Assistance Manager, Michael.Thomas@nfstc.org

Training and Media Production

Eileen Fynan, Instructional Services Manager, Eileen.Fynan@nfstc.org
Jane Smith, Instructional Services Senior Coordinator, Jane.Smith@nfstc.org
Lori Sullivan, Instructional Services Coordinator, Lori.Sullivan@nfstc.org
Jennifer Shankle, Instructional Design & Technology Specialist, Jennifer.Shankle@nfstc.org
Diane Derr, Instructional Technology Specialist, Diane.Derr@nfstc.org
Jessica Ward, Instructional Services Associate, Jessica.Ward@nfstc.org

Technology Services

Danny Nichols, Technology Services Manager, Danny.Nichols@nfstc.org
Mark Zimmerman, Programming Specialist – Database/Web, Mark.Zimmerman@nfstc.org
Becky Carter, Media Design Specialist – Web, Becky.Carter@nfstc.org
Bruce Bicknell, Media Design Specialist – Interactive, Bruce.Bicknell@nfstc.org
Bill Duffin, Media Design Specialist – Audio Visual, Bill.Duffin@nfstc.org

Forensic Services

Debra Figarelli, DNA Technical Services Manager, Debra.Figarelli@nfstc.org
Joan Ring, Chemistry Technical Services Manager, Joan.Ring@nfstc.org
Rob O’Brien, Senior Forensic Specialist – DNA, Robert.O’Brien@nfstc.org
Kirk Grates, Senior Forensic Specialist – Chemistry, Kirk.Grates@nfstc.org
Hillary Markert, Senior Forensic Specialist – Chemistry, Hillary.Markert@nfstc.org
Nicole McFarland, Forensic Services Technical Associate, Nicole.McFarland@nfstc.org

Human Resource Services

Liz Yourkievitz, Human Resource Services Manager, Liz.Yourkievitz@nfstc.org
Phokham Torres, Human Resource Services Senior Specialist, Phokham.Torres@nfstc.org
Kim Rickenbrode, Human Resource Services Specialist, Kimberly.Rickenbrode@nfstc.org

Administration Services

David Touchton, Industrial Security Coordinator – FSO, David.Touchton@nfstc.org
Jo Uber, Administration Services Senior Specialist, Jolan.Uber@nfstc.org
Michael Courcelle, Logistics Senior Specialist, Michael.Courcelle@nfstc.org
Richard Blacklidge, Administration Services Associate – Logistics, Richard.Blacklidge@nfstc.org
Sophia Dargoltz, Administration Services Associate, Sophia.Dargoltz@nfstc.org

Financial Services

Dennis Thureson, CPA, CGMA, Financial Services Manager, Dennis.Thureson@nfstc.org
Alice Ricketts, Financial Services Senior Coordinator, Alice.Ricketts@nfstc.org
Laura Brandon, Accounting Specialist – GL, Laura.Brandon@nfstc.org
Nicole Svor, Accounting Specialist – AP, Nicole.Svor@nfstc.org
Gina Andrews, Financial Services Associate, Gina.Andrews@nfstc.org

Communications Services

Christine Vivian, Communication Services Manager, Christine.Vivian@nfstc.org
Bill Coté, Communication Services Coordinator, William.Cote@nfstc.org
Jamie Fox, Communication Services Specialist, Jamie.Fox@nfstc.org
Marvin South, Communication Services Specialist, Marvin.South@nfstc.org

Compliance & Contract Services

Priscilla Miller, Compliance & Contract Services Manager, Priscilla.Miller@nfstc.org
Linda Margaritondo, Compliance Services Senior Specialist, Linda.Margaritondo@nfstc.org
Nancy Rose, Contract Services Specialist, Nancy.Rose@nfstc.org

Program Services

Mike O’Berry, Program Manager, Mike.O’Berry@nfstc.org
Billy Young, Senior Coordinator, Billy.Young@nfstc.org
Carrie Sutherland, Coordinator, Carrie.Sutherland@nfstc.org
Rose Sacchetti, Senior Specialist, Rose.Sacchetti@nfstc.org

Assessments

Dale Heideman, Assessments Services Manager, Dale.Heideman@nfstc.org
Bridget Tincher, Assessments Services Coordinator, Bridget.Tincher@nfstc.org
John Wegel, Assessments Services Coordinator, John.Wegel@nfstc.org
Abby Meyer, Assessments System Coordinator, Abby.Meyer@nfstc.org
Kimberly G. Erturk, Assessments Services Specialist, Kimberly.Erturk@nfstc.org