
Here To Help You Succeed
The SDI staff consists of individuals with varied backgrounds, all working together to build meaningful relationships with our students. Across all departments, we work to facilitate student achievement through excellence in support, care, and attention. We hope that every student and graduate feels like a part of the SDI family.


Chris Caraway
Chief Operating Officer

Marc Prochello
Corporate Treasurer

Rob Exham
VP of Student Finance

Jennifer McInnis
VP of Growth and Marketing

Jarred McNeely
Chief Academic Officer, Dean School of Firearms Technology

Jeff Lagasse
Chief Financial Officer

Russ Paden
Dean of Academic Operations

Sara McGilvray
Academic Operations Manager

Morgan Murray
Associate Dean of Instruction

Adrienne Predko
Dean of Curriculum

Keith Huettenmoser
Associate Dean of Curriculum

Kim Spence
Faculty Recruiting Manager

Jen McCafferty
Academic Operations Manager

Athena Pallotta
Academic Quality Assurance Specialist

Keith Rotlisberger
Instructional Technology Specialist

Jeffrey Bradshaw
Senior Instructional Designer

Melinda Ringer
Junior Instructional Designer

Christian Wilson
Visual Content Specialist

Theo Susuras
Visual Content Coordinator

Thad Susuras
Visual Content Specialist

Brandon Miller
Visual Content Specialist

Mike Petronella
Associate Dean School of Firearms Technology

Rick Casner
Program Chair School of Firearms Technology

Kip Carpenter
Master Gunsmith

Frank Vigil
Staff Gunsmith

Mark Lynn
Master Machinist

John Minor
Managing Director, Dean School of Unmanned Technology

Fred Bivetto
Associate Dean School of Unmanned Technology

James McDanolds
Master Dronologist

Jason Larson
Director of Admissions

Samika Stuart
Admissions Manager

Nick Tormento
Admissions Manager

Jamie Flowers
Master Admissions Representative

Sandy McFarland
Master Admissions Representative

Lisa Medla
Master Admissions Representative

Simona Nichols
Master Admissions Representative

Megan Soeder
Master Admissions Representative

Catherine Miner
Senior Admissions Representative

Christian Pacific
Senior Admissions Representative

Fatima Bates-Wilson
Admissions Representative

Lexi Berry
Admissions Representative

Michael Davison
Admissions Representative

Andre Dixon
Admissions Representative

Damien Drake
Admissions Representative

James Emmons
Admissions Representative

Jonnathan Halpe
Admissions Representative

Steven Huneycutt
Admissions Representative

Missie King
Admissions Representative

Marco Martinez
Admissions Representative

David Pascarella
Admissions Representative

Pam Slomiany
Admissions Representative

Paul Sullivan
Admissions Representative

Robert Tolar
Admissions Representative

Michael Uhl
Admissions Representative

Tyrone Markko VanDunk
Admissions Representative

Adrienne Barclay
Re-Entry Representative

Fairon Custer
Admissions Coordinator

Miranda Pilger
Admissions Coordinator

Sean Harrington
Admissions Outreach Representative

Anthony Skeet
Admissions Outreach Representative

Peter Waterbury
Admissions Outreach Representative

Steve Ross
Director of Marketing

Chris Ross
Digital Marketing Specialist

Dave Propri
Visual Marketing Specialist

Andrew Poplin
Content Marketing Specialist

Christian Sequerra
Event Liaison

JK Kucharski
Business Development Manager

Sarah Smoger
Student Success Manager

Debra Baum
Student Success Coach

Juliana Bebout
Student Success Coach

Amy Clement
Student Success Coach

Makenna Del Carlo
Student Success Coach

Nicole Jones
Student Success Coach

CJ Junio
Student Success Coach

Corey Lewis
Student Success Coach

Antonio Murrietta
Student Success Coach

Brittney Overton
Student Success Coach

Stephanie Spencer
Student Success Coach

Kyle Schobloher
Accounting Supervisor

Mia Tidden
Accountant

Ophelia Yazzie
Student Accounts Supervisor

Bryshonne Bryant
Student Accounts Advisor

Brendon Dominguez
Student Accounts Advisor
