Mission Statement
George Mason University, Science and Technology Campus Advisory Board is established to promote the interests and welfare of George Mason University with its focus on the Science and Technology Campus.
The Advisory Board will serve three primary roles:
- To provide advice and guidance to advance the University’s mission in the greater Prince William area.
- To identify and promote external partnerships in support of University initiatives. The initiatives include, but are not limited to: scholarships, fellowships, professorships, research, contracts, department support, and related University general support.
- To assist with the cultivation and solicitation of corporations, foundations, and individuals as consistent with the University’s development goals.
Executive Committee
Board Membership
Appliance Connection, Inc., represented by Marte Nohe
ATCC, represented by Teri Sellars; Lauren Goddard (alternate)
Aurora Flight Sciences, represented by Sharon “Sherri” Carlson
BAE Systems, represented by Steven Danziger; Jamie Bernard (alternate)
Bass, Sheryl
Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC, represented by Austin Haynes
BerkleyNet, represented by Vincent Isreal
Buchanan Partners, represented by Matt Pierce; Peter Blank (alternate)
City of Manassas Mayor, represented by Michelle Davis-Younger
City of Manassas Department of Economic Development, represented by Patrick Small
Claude Moore Foundation, represented by William “Bill” Hazel
Dewberry, represented by Jim Bennett
Didlake, represented by Paul Gravley; Joe Pascale (alternate)
Dominion Energy, represented by Yolanda Green; Jeanne Underwood (alternate)
Dulles Glass, represented by Alex Jivotovski
ECU Communications, represented by Jackie Krick; Ken Krick (alternate)
Enterprise Database Corporation, represented by Diana Corona
Edwards, Randall, Emeritus Advisor
Employment Enterprises, Inc., represented by Lovey Hammel
Enterprise Database Corporation, represented by Diana Corona
FH Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, represented by Miranda Opiela
I66 Express Mobility Partners, represented by Nancy Smith
Iron Mountain Data Centers, Northern Virginia, represented by Jay Mitchell
John Marshall Bank, represented by Stephanie French
Leadership Prince William, represented by Charles Gilliam
Lockheed Martin, represented by Dennis Coo; Sinclaire Mills (alternate)
Manassas City Schools, represented by Dr. Kevin Newman; Trey Davis (alternate)
Manassas Park City Schools, represented by Dr. Melissa Saunders; Lisa Wolf (alternate)
Melwood, represented by Joe Diaz
Micron Technology, represented by Zuzana Steen; Tim O’Brien (alternate)
Norman Realty, Inc., represented by Jay Norman
NOVEC
NOVA, Annandale Campus, represented by Provost Diane Mucci
NOVA, Manassas Campus, represented by Provost Molly Lynch
NOVA, Woodbridge Campus, represented by Provost Richmond Hill
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, PC, represented by David Feldman
OmniRide, represented by Bob Schneider
Parr, Rexford, Emeritus Chairman
Pinkston Public Relations, represented by DJ Jordan
Prince William County Board of Supervisors, Brentsville District Supervisor, Tom Gordy
Prince William County Chamber of Commerce, represented by Bob Sweeney
Prince William County Department of Economic Development, represented by Christina Winn
Prince William County Executive, Chris Shorter
Prince William County Public Schools, represented by Dr. Sarah Martin; Christine Good (alternate)
Professionals by Design, represented by Jinnae Monroe
Senate of Virginia, 29th District, Senator Jeremy McPike
Senate of Virginia, 30th District, Senator Danica Roem
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, represented by Jeff Joyner; Michele Eckhardt (alternate)
Transurban, represented by Christine Halvorsen
Tru by Hilton, represented by Lautice Colbert
United Bank, represented by Drew Brown
UVA Health, represented by Rozlyn Giddens, Ross Snare; (alternate)
Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, PC, represented by Rick Nishanian
VGT/ASSETT, represented by Jim Shannon; Alex Stimpson (alternate)
Virginia House of Delegates, 20th District, Delegate Michelle Maldanado
Wall Agency, represented by Marion Wall
Washington, Bill
Youth for Tomorrow, represented by Gary L. Jones, II
Meeting Schedule
2025-2026 Session
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Questions?
Contact:
Donna Tressler
Associate Director of Administration
Advisory Board Liaison
[email protected]
Colby Grant
Director of Administration and Operations
Campus Representative
[email protected]