The NFSTC staff team consists of approximately 48 permanent full time staff, including management, scientific, instructional design, media development and corporate support professionals. In addition, approximately 180 off-site consultants throughout the United States supplement the workforce.

NFSTC is proud to be named one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The organization, listed 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 Staff Team Roster

Operational and Project Management Team:

Kevin Lothridge, Chief Executive Officer, Kevin.Lothridge@nfstc.org
David Epstein, Chief Operating Officer, David.Epstein@nfstc.org
David Sylvester, Chief Projects Officer,  David.Sylvester@nfstc.org
Debra Figarelli, DNA Technical Manager, Debra.Figarelli@nfstc.org
Dennis Thureson, Financial Operations Manager,   Dennis.Thureson@nfstc.org
Joan Ring, Forensic Operations Manager, Joan.Ring@nfstc.org
Eileen Fynan, Training Operations Manager, Eileen.Fynan@nfstc.org
Liz Yourkievitz, Administration Operations Manager, Liz.Yourkievitz@nfstc.org
Michael O’Berry, NamUs Operations Manager, Mike.O’Berry@nfstc.org
Priscilla Miller, Compliance & Communications Operations Manager,Priscilla.Miller@nfstc.org

Project Administration:

Dee Baker, Project Administration Coordinator, Delynn.Baker@nfstc.org

Training and Media Production:

Jane Smith, Instructional Systems Sr. Coordinator, Jane.Smith@nfstc.org
Lori Sullivan, Instructional Design Coordinator, Lori.Sullivan@nfstc.org
Jennifer Shankle, Instructional Design Specialist, Jennifer.Shankle@nfstc.org
Mike Merkle, Instructional Design Technology Specialist, Mike.Merkle@nfstc.org
Diane Derr, Instructional Technology Specialist, Diane.Derr@nfstc.org
Jennifer Claiborne, Training Operations Associate, Jennifer.Claiborne@nfstc.org
Danny Nichols, Technology Production Coordinator,  Danny.Nichols@nfstc.org
Mark Zimmerman, Programming Specialist – Web/Database, Mark.Zimmerman@nfstc.org
Scott Hutchins, Media Design Specialist – Audio Visual, Scott.Hutchins@nfstc.org
Becky Carter, Media Design Specialist – Web, Becky.Carter@nfstc.org
Bruce Bicknell, Media Design Specialist – Interactive, Bruce.Bicknell@nfstc.org

Forensic Services:

Carrie Sutherland,  Senior Forensic Specialist – DNA,  Carrie.Sutherland@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 Campbell, Forensic Operations Technology Associate, Nicole.Campbell@nfstc.org
Jennie Travers, Forensic Operations Associate, Jennie.Travers@nfstc.org

Administration and Accounting:

Ed Stroebel, Infrastructure Operations Coordinator, Edward.Stroebel@nfstc.org
Leonard Williams,  Information Systems Coordinator, Leonard.Williams@nfstc.org
Jo Uber, Infrastructure Operations Specialist, Jolan.Uber@nfstc.org
Nancy Bracken,  Administration Operations Associate, Nancy.Bracken@nfstc.org
Phokham Torres, Human Resources Specialist, Phokham.Torres@nfstc.org
Kim Rickenbrode, Human Resources Associate, Kim.Rickenbrode@nfstc.org
Alice Ricketts, Accounting Coordinator, Alice.Ricketts@nfstc.org
Laura Brandon, Accounting Specialist, Laura.Brandon@nfstc.org

Communications and Compliance

Chris Vivian, Corporate Communications Coordinator, Christine.Vivian@nfstc.org
Bill Coté, Technical Communications Specialist, William.Cote@nfstc.org
Pam Duncan, Technical Communications Specialist, Pam.Duncan@nfstc.org
Linda Margaritondo, Corporate Information Specialist, Linda.Margaritondo@nfstc.org

NamUs Program:

Billy Young, NamUs Coordinator, Billy.Young@nfstc.org
Rose Sacchetti, NamUs Specialist, Rose.Sacchetti@nfstc.org
Joanna Cristalli, NamUs Associate, Joanna.Cristalli@nfstc.org

Assessments Program:

Dale Heideman, Assessments Technical Manager, Dale.Heideman@nfstc.org
Bridget Tincher, Assessments Coordinator, Bridget.Tincher@nfstc.org
John Wegel, Assessments Coordinator, John.Wegel@nfstc.org
Kimberly Gilbert,  Assessments Specialist, Kimberly.Gilbert@nfstc.org
Damaris Cornett, Assessments Associate, Damaris.Cornett@nfstc.org