David joined VMI as Network Technician in 2011 after 3 years serving as Network/Server Administrator at Dabney Lancaster Community College. David is Network + certified with many years troubleshooting Network, Server and desktop issues.

In 2008 he graduated Dabney Lancaster with an A.S degree in Information Technology with Network specialization.

David was born in Jacksonville, FL and moved to Virginia in 2005.

David currently lives with his son Dace in Buena Vista.

Darrell Campbell joined VMI in November 1997 after five years in private industry with Des Champs Labs, the leading provider of custom heat recovery HVAC units.

Darrell is a technical professional with more than 12 years experience in design and 16 years computer applications. He is knowledgeable of hardware, operating systems and networks. Darrell holds an AAS in Electronics and an AAS in Mechanical Design.

Prior to the higher education sector, Darrell was a Sales and Design Engineer in the private sector. His major accomplishments include learning and installing the Colleague software, participation in planning and implementation of rebuilding VMI’s administrative network, coordinating ISO implementation.

Darrell lives in Montvale with his wife Elaine and two (twin) sons.

Chad Dunbar began working at VMI in July 2010 as an IT technician. A graduate of ECPI Technical College, he began his career in 1999 with Professional Network Services as a network cable installer. After leaving PNS, he spent two and a half years with Engineering Design Systems, traveling around the state performing desktop support services for clients. Prior to his hiring at VMI, Chad worked at the Orvis distribution center in Roanoke for five years as a helpdesk and desktop support technician.

Chad resides in Buena Vista with his wife and son.

Laurin joined VMI in 1998 as the Help Desk Coordinator providing the VMI community with computer hardware and software support as well as training workshops for faculty and staff. In 2008, she assumed the responsibility as the administrator of the LMS (Learning Management System). In 2012, Laurin became Desktop Support Manager and provides backup support to the LMS administrator.

Prior to her employment at VMI, Laurin worked with the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia Department of Transportation. She is also a former adjunct faculty member for Dabney S. Lancaster Community College where she taught Information Technology Courses.

Laurin holds a B.S. in Automated Technology Management from James Madison University.

She resides in Augusta County with her husband and son.

Ruth Ann joined VMI in 2009 as an Administrative Assistant in the Dean’s Office. In 2012, she joined the IT department as a programmer/analyst. Prior to joining VMI, Ruth Ann provided database development and support for NCR computer manufacturing facilities in Columbia, SC and Dublin, Ireland. She also developed manufacturing support systems for Corning Inc. in Canton, NY.

Ruth Ann provides database application development and support for the Ellucian Colleague database and Entrinsik Informer. Ruth Ann holds a BS in Computer Science and Math from Furman University.

Ruth Ann lives in Lexington with her husband Steve, and two daughters.

Melinda joined the VMI family in December 1979. She began at VMI as a COE student attending Parry McCluer High School in the morning and working in the VMI Air Force ROTC department in the afternoon. She worked for the Air Force ROTC department from December 1979 – June 1980 and then went to work full-time in the VMI File Room in January 1981. She worked in the VMI File Room until she married in May 1981 and moved out of state. She returned to the area and went to work in the Commandant’s Office in June 1984. She worked in the Commandant’s Office from June 1984 until January 1988 and then moved to the Computer Center, which is currently the Information Technology Department.

Melinda lives with her husband Mike in Buena Vista, VA.

Jeff Matteson joined VMI in August of 1998 after nine years with Rockbridge County Schools. The last 3 years as a Computer Technician.

Jeff has over 13 years troubleshooting, repairing, and installing computers. He has received his A+ certification.

Jeff’s major accomplishments include network wiring for the county schools, acquiring new pc computer standard for VMI, and hardware recommendations for Faculty and Staff. On the cadet side, he has established computer recommendations and the cadet computer pamphlet.

In July 2012 Jeff took over as Network Technician.

Jeff lives in Lexington with his wife Corey and their two sons.

Wes came to VMI in 1981 as a support technician in the Physics department. In 1985 he moved to the Electrical Engineering Department as an electronics technician. With the coming of personal computers to VMI, the emphasis on electronics and electrical engineering shifted toward computing. Eventually, the position evolved to building and maintaining computing labs for the Engineering Division and specializing in installing and maintaining engineering specific software packages.

In August 2000, Wes joined the Information Technology department as Microcomputer Support Manager and became Network Manager in 2008. He was named director of Information Technology in 2019.

Wes holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University and an A.A.S. Degree in Electronics Technology from Blue Ridge Community College. Certifications held include Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Window NT Operating Systems, and passage of the fundamentals of engineering exam, which is the first part of the Professional Engineers certification (P.E.)

Wes lives in Rockbridge County with his wife Karen, and their two children Ethan and Tess.