Information Technology Services
Our Staff
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Chief Information Officer
- David Blum, CIO
Services
- Elaine
Vanfossen, Director, Computing Admin & Services.
Elaine provides administrative oversight for IT Services department, including: management of budgets, direction of Human Resources, oversight of customer service, management of FCOB computer labs and direction of special projects. She recommends computing equipment for College faculty, staff and students and negotiates pricing with vendors, and additionally reviews and processes software license agreements. Elaine also assists the Academic Director with formulation and implementation of policies.
- Paul
Fannin, Helpdesk Supervisor
Paul Fannin came to us from Micro Electronics, Inc. where he worked for 4 1/2 years in various technical positions. He was responsible for server maintenance and other duties with major companies throughout Ohio. Paul was later moved into a supervisory position overseeing both in-house and contracted technicians. During this time Paul developed a training program for his technicians, taking on the responsibility of preparing them for various technical certifications. For his efforts in the area of training, Paul was moved on to the home office staff as a technical writer and trainer. Paul developed all technical manuals and documentation for the company and was sent around the country certifying other trainers throughout the companies' seven divisions.
Paul has worked for OSU as the Helpdesk Supervisor since April of 2000. In addition to his many duties here at the Fisher College of Business, Paul serves as a freelance technical writer and does consulting with various central Ohio businesses. - Herman Scurlock, Helpdesk Technician
Database
- Carol
Sharp , Director, Database
Carol Sharp returned to Fisher College of Business IT Services March of 2007, after serving as EDI Manager at UnionTools for nine years. Holding a degree in CIS, Carol brings 20+ years of Information Technology experience.
- Sean
Wedig, System/Application Developer
Sean entered the professional world of software development in 2004, with a B.S. in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University. Post-graduation, he resided in Akron, Ohio, working for Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, developing CAD / CAE software for the early planning and development of automotive tires. There he developed a passion for engineering excellence, which continues to guide his career. He joined the Fisher College of Business in November of 2006, and he continues to rave atop soapboxes about good practices and principles while functioning as a application developer for a variety of the college's needs.
- Michael Roush , Database Developer/Admin
Mike graduated from Devry University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. He joined Fisher in November of 2007 to take on the role of Database Developer/Admin. Before joining Fisher, Mike worked as a Software Engineer for the Graduate Admissions Department at Ohio State developing business applications.
- Desmond Wong , Database Developer
Desmond joined Fisher College of Business in November 2007, bringing several years of database and application development experience from various industries and companies. Prior to OSU Desmond worked with Bravo Development, Inc. as a Programmer Analyst. Desmond holds a Chemical Engineering Degree from University of Dayton.
- Jason
Hart , Website Support Specialist
Jason is a 2005 graduate of Miami University, where he obtained a degree in Management Information Systems from the Richard T. Farmer School of Business. Jason came to Fisher in November 2007 from the Franklin County Clerk of Courts, where his responsibilities included varying degrees of programming, technical support, and hardware maintenance. In addition to serving as Fisher's primary contact for website support, Jason helps with the occasional database or programming project.
- Rachel
Lavender , Maximizer Support Specialist
Rachel joined IT Services in September of 2007 and holds a degree in Sociology and post graduate courses in programming and html. Before coming to IT Services she worked at Fisher in the Dean's office and External Relations supporting Maximizer and other projects. Before moving to Ohio she was employed for 10 years at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where she was computer support for the Athletics department.
- Aaron
Petry , Web Applicaton Developer
Aaron joined Fisher College of Business in 2008 as a web application developer. He has a BA in History which was earned while working at Transportation and Parking services to help develop database-backed web sites to handle citation appeals, permit sales, and the myriad of other services that T&P offers. After that experience, he refined his web-development skills at the Ohio Resource Center. He has been working in IT at OSU for 10 years.
Operations
- Brian
Wilson, Director, Technology
Brian Wilson serves as the lead technical contact for the Fisher College of Business. Before being promoted to the position of network administrator in 1999, Brian worked with the college as the Novell Administrator responsible for all Novell Netware servers and computer lab management systems. Brian Wilson has been a key player in the contact and negotiations of partnerships between the Fisher College of Business and Key Technology Companies. Brian Wilson's major projects have included design and implementation of the network infrastructure at the new 6 building Fisher College of Business complex.
Before coming to The Ohio State University, Brian Wilson served in the US Navy specializing in shore based communications systems including point-to-point landline, RF and satellite systems for secure voice and data communication. - Patti
Hambley, Research Systems Developer
Patti joined IT Services in December of 2004 and holds a degree in Computer Engineering. Before coming to Fisher she worked as a programmer in process control at Techneglas, a manufacturing facility in Columbus.
- Nick
Poolos, Systems Developer
Nick has been a part of The Ohio-State University since 1999 where he started in OIT as a Network/Software Engineer. In 2001 Nick joined the Fisher College of Busineass as a network engineer and Unix administrator.
- Steve
Terrell, Sr. Microsoft Administrator
Steve joined IT Services in late 2005 to serve as the lead Microsoft Systems Administrator for the group. Prior to joining the team, Steve managed a group of highly technical individuals for a global company specializing in systems integration and process measurement and control solutions.
Steve has also served in the US Air Force specializing in Electronic Warfare Systems as well as in the Air National Guard specializing in Air Traffic Control Radar Systems. - Mandy
Dunn, Microsoft Administrator
Mandy Dunn is a 1999 graduate of Ohio University. She comes to the Fisher College of Business from Twin City Hospital in Dennison, OH where she built the information system from the ground up. Mandy now applies her talents for the college in Windows administration, working closely with Steve Terrell.
Educational Technologies
- Kevin
Givler, Director, Educational Technologies
Role: Kevin Givler directs the day to day operations of Educational Technologies which includes the Online Course Management group, the Classroom Support Group, and Video Services.
Bio: Kevin came to the Fisher College of Business in December, 2000 after 25 years of continuous service to the University at large including stints at the Teaching Aids Laboratory, Center for Teaching Excellence, and finally the Office of Information Technology.
Kevin is a 1978 graduate of The Ohio Institute of Technology and has completed graduate level certification in acoustics and sound reinforcement at Synergetic Audio Concepts in Bloomington, Indiana.
Kevin has a total of 29 years of classroom and training facility design experience as Senior Facility and Systems Design Engineer with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) at The Ohio State University and as an independent Technology Design Professional. He has extensive background, training, and knowledge in state-of-the-art computing systems and networks, sound reinforcement systems, video conference systems; video broadcast Imaging and distribution systems, video/data displays, and building cable infrastructure systems. He is currently completing coursework towards Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).
Kevin is highly experienced in all phases of design, specification, construction, and conformance testing of electronic/audiovisual/communication systems. He is a member of the International Communications Industry Association (ICIA), The Building Industries Consultant Services International (BICSI), and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Kevin is also a Lutron Qualified lighting systems design professional (LLQ).
Contact Information: givler.2@osu.edu 247-6784
- Randy
Spears, Associate Director of Educational Technologies
Role: Randy supports faculty in the areas of online learning and instructional design. Randy can assist faculty with Carmen and in strategies to deliver distance learning.
Bio:Randy is a graduate of Ohio State University and started his career in the College of Agriculture working in satellite distance learning. From there, Randy work at both the University of Wisconsin and Purdue University. He attained a Master’s degree in Education Technology at Purdue University and supervised efforts in satellite distance learning, videoconferencing and online learning. From there, Randy worked for the private consulting firm, Blackwell Consulting Inc., and then worked at Ashland University. At Ashland, he served as the Assistant Director of Instructional Technology.
Contact Information: spears_4@fisher.osu.edu 8-8468
Personal Web Site: fisher.osu.edu/~spears_4
- Christiana Cordiano, Instructional Development
Specialist
Role: Christiana Cordiano has been cultivating faculty, staff and student education at the Ohio State University for 6 years. She began working with the Office of Human Resources, documenting business processes and training HRPs on the PeopleSoft system. For the past 4 years she has held the position of Instructional Technology Specialist with Fisher College of Business. In this role, she is responsible for the production and post-production execution of online video content and works closely with faculty to achieve their pedagogical goals. In addition, Christiana is responsible for Technical Support for all of the faculty and instructors at Fisher who use the content-management system, Carmen, in their courses as well as supporting the students who are enrolled in business distance education courses.
Bio: Christiana Cordiano is the Instructional Technology Specialist for Educational Technologies. Prior to joining Fisher, Christiana worked in the for-profit space with computer-based training providers Pathlore Software and Cognitive Arts in consultant roles in both the US and in Italy. Christiana holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Italian from the Ohio State University and has completed graduate coursework in instructional design from Boise State University.
You can contact Christiana for assistance with Carmen or Distance Learning at:
Contact Information: cordiano_2@fisher.osu.edu 7-6946 - Marc
Menhart, Video Services Manager/Systems Engineer
Role: Marc provides systems upgrade design and technical support for videoconferencing and classroom services in the college.
Bio: Marc joined the Fisher College of Business in the summer of 2008.
As a full time employee of the college Marc performs such day to day duties as management and responsibility for all video conference activities web streaming activities. Andy supports the college video server, video conference electronic plant, video editing services, and oversight of classroom systems maintenance.
Marc gradudated from The Ohio State University in 2004 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to coming to Fisher, Marc had been working as a consultant JD Power and Associates for the past three years and half years. As an undergraduate, Marc worked for Educational Technologies.
Contact Information: menhart_2@fisher.osu.edu 292-7233 - Tom
Wei , Classroom Services Manager
Role: Tom provides a point of first contact for any problems that instructors are having in their classrooms, in the Fisher Complex. He provides training on using the classroom technology in the Schoenbaum and Gerlach classrooms, and an immediate troubleshooting service for in-class technology problems in these rooms. He also supervises our Classroom Services student staff, who assist with this mission. Tom can also provide a limited support role for other miscellaneous A/V needs throughout the Fisher Complex, and again provide a point of first contact for general A/V needs questions in the Business College.
Bio: Bachelor’s Degree from the Ohio State University
Contact Information: wei_9@cob.osu.edu 292-3624 - Kevan
Lin , Student Production Assistant
Role: Kevan's background in the film production process, as well as his web design experience aid him in his tasks as an assistant to the department of Educational Technologies. Placed at the charge of creating the Ed Tech website, and other film projects that the department frequently receives.
Bio: A senior in Film Studies, and with a minor in Design, Kevan aspires to create and analyze beauty in its various forms. He aspires to be a great cinematographer, a tactful visual communication designer, and a thoughtful photographer. With curiousity and an ever increasing zeal for all things creative, Kevan strives for the next step closer to perfect beauty.
Contact Information: lin.599@osu.edu - Zach
Frankart , Student Production Assistant
Role: Zach performs a varierty of roles including operating the videoconferencing studio, doing classroom maintenance, and digital video editing
Bio: Zach is a film studies major and produced several short movies.