Advisory Committee Membership History

The table below provides the names of current and former members of NSF Unidata's advisory committees. (Note that prior to October 2013, the Strategic Advisory Committee was named the Policy Committee.)

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Note that the Policy committee was superseded by the Strategic Advisory committee in 2013.
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Last Name First Name Committee Start End Affiliation
Abernathey Ryan Strategic Advisory 2022-10-14 2024-09-27 Columbia University, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory
Ackerman Steve Policy 2006-10-01 University of Wisconsin-Madison
Agee Ernest Policy Purdue University
Allen John Users 2017-10-16 2022-11-14 Central Michigan University
Allen John Strategic Advisory 2022-11-14 2024-09-27 Central Michigan University
Anderson Alan Users St. Cloud State University
Arms Sean Users Student Rep 2007-05-01 2010-04-01 University of Oklahoma
Baldwin Michael Users 2012-09-18 2015-10-01 Purdue University
Barker Harriet Policy UCAR Representative
Baxter Martin Users 2011-10-01 2014-09-15 Central Michigan University
Baxter Martin Strategic Advisory 2016-10-01 2019-10-03 Central Michigan University
Bevis Michael Policy 2007-10-01 2008-11-01 Ohio State University
Biggerstaff Michael Policy University of Oklahoma
Blodgett Dave Strategic Advisory 2019-10-02 current USGS Representative
Bogden Philip Policy 2004-05-01 2006-10-01 GoMOOS
Bonner William Policy UCAR Representative
Bravo Jorge Users Student Rep 2025-09-25 current Stevens Institute of Technology
Brown Otis Policy University of Miami
Bruning Eric Users 2018-09-10 2021-10-01 Texas Tech University
Bruning Eric Strategic Advisory 2021-10-01 2025-09-25 Texas Tech University
Burg Tomer Users Student Rep 2017-10-16 2019-10-02 University at Albany, SUNY
Businger Steven Policy 2004-10-01 2013-10-11 University of Hawaii
Byrd Greg Users 1992-12-01 1993-09-01 UCAR/UCP/COMET
Caldwell Ginger Policy NCAR/CISL Representative
Carlson David Policy NCAR Representtive
Carter Gary Policy NOAA/Hydro Representative
Case-Hanks Anne Users 2009-10-01 2013-10-04 University of Louisiana Monroe
Cecelski Stefan Users Student Rep 2010-04-01 2013-10-04 University of Maryland
Chiao Sen Users 2013-10-01 2016-10-01 San Jose State University
Chiao Sen Strategic Advisory 2022-10-14 2025-09-25 Howard University
Clark Rich Users 1998-03-01 2003-06-01 Millersville University
Clark Rich Policy 2006-09-01 2009-11-01 Millersville University
Colle Brian Policy 2008-10-01 2011-11-01 SUNY Stony Brook University
Collins Jennifer Users 2011-10-01 2014-09-15 University of South Florida
Collins Jennifer Strategic Advisory 2015-10-01 2018-09-20 University of South Florida
Cordero Eugene Users 2006-09-01 2008-10-01 San Jose State University
Cosgrove Rebecca Users 2010-04-01 2017-10-18 NCEP Representative
Cox Greg Users 1995-10-01 1997-06-01 University of Alabama-Huntsville
Crawford Ken Policy University of Oklahoma
Creager Gerry Users 2011-10-01 2012-04-17 Texas A&M University
Curchitser Enrique Users 2018-09-10 2021-10-01 Rutgers University
Curtis Bill Policy UCAR Representative
Curtis Margaret Users 2024-06-01 current NCEP Representative
Cutrim Elen Users 2004-03-01 2008-04-01 University of Western Michigan
Darling Allan Policy NOAA/NWS Representative
Davenport Casey Users 2018-09-10 current University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Davies Alexander Users 2018-09-10 current U.S. Naval Academy
Decker Steve Users 2015-09-01 2018-09-11 Rutgers University
de la Beaujardiere Jeff Strategic Advisory 2011-01-01 2018-10-01 NOAA Representative
de la Beaujardiere Jeff Strategic Advisory 2018-10-01 2023-02-17 NCAR/CISL Representative
Demir Ibrahim Users 2014-09-15 2017-10-18 University of Iowa
Dempsey Dave Users 1996-09-01 1999-09-01 San Francisco State University
Dempsey Dave Strategic Advisory 2011-10-01 2014-10-08 San Francisco State University
DeSouza Russ Users 1989-03-01 1990-04-01 Millersville University
DeSouza Russ Policy 1990-04-01 1995-04-01 Millersville University
Etherton Brian Users 2008-10-01 2010-04-01 RENCI
Faas Wayne Policy NOAA/NCDC
Fellows Jack Policy UCAR Representative
Finch Redina Strategic Advisory 2022-10-14 current Western Illinois University
Fingerhut Bill Users 2000-11-01 2003-06-01 Lyndon State College
Flynn Wendilyn Users 2015-09-01 2018-09-11 University of Northern Colorado
Foster Tim Users 2021-04-01 2024-09-27 Tohono O'odham Community College
Fovell Robert Strategic Advisory 2012-09-18 2015-10-01 University of California, Los Angeles
Fox Robert Policy University of Wisconsin SSEC
Freeman Sean Users 2023-11-01 current University of Alabama, Huntsville
Gall Bob Policy University of Arizona
Gallus, Jr. Bill Users 2007-10-01 2011-04-01 Iowa State University
Gallus, Jr. Bill Strategic Advisory 2011-10-01 2017-10-18 Iowa State University
Geerts Bart Users 2011-10-01 2014-09-15 University of Wyoming
Gensini Victor Users 2015-09-01 2018-09-11 College of duPage
Gensini Victor Strategic Advisory 2018-09-19 2024-06-30 Northern Illinois University
Gillman Peter Policy NCAR/HAO
Glackin Mary Policy NOAA
Glahn Harry Policy NOAA/NWS/OST
Goebbert Kevin Users 2014-09-15 2023-11-03 Valparaiso University
Goebbert Kevin Strategic Advisory 2023-11-03 current Valparaiso University
Goodman Michael Policy 2004-05-01 NASA Representative
Gordon Brent Users 2009-10-01 2010-05-01 NCEP Representative
Graves Charles Users 2003-03-01 2004-10-01 Saint Louis University
Graves Charles Strategic Advisory 2020-10-01 2023-11-03 Saint Louis University
Griffith Peter Policy 2008-10-01 2013-08-01 NASA Representative
Grubisic Vanda Policy 2007-10-01 2022-09-12 University of Vienna
Haeberlie Alex Users 2020-09-10 current Northern Illinois University
Harris Bob Policy NCAR/CISL
Hasler Arthur (Fritz) Policy NASA
Helms David Policy NOAA/NWS/OST
Hennon Christopher Strategic Advisory 2019-10-02 2021-10-01 University of North Carolina, Asheville
Herbster Chris Users 2005-05-01 2008-10-01 ERAU
Herring David Policy 2006-04-01 NASA Representative
Herzmann Daryl Users 2016-09-01 2019-10-02 Iowa State University
Hess Jack Policy GSA
Heuscher Lena Users Student Rep 2019-10-01 2021-10-01 University of Alabama, Huntsville
Hirshberg Paul Policy NOAA/NWS Representative
Hoch Brendon Users 2008-10-01 2011-11-01 Plymouth State University
Hoogewind Kimberley Users Student Rep 2013-09-18 2015-10-01 Purdue University
Hooper Rick Policy CUAHSI
Horel John Policy University of Utah
Husar Rudy Policy 2006-09-01 2009-11-01 Washington University
Jacobs Scott Strategic Advisory 2019-10-02 current NOAA Representative
James Douglas Policy NSF/GEO/EAR
Jesuroga Susan Policy COMET
Johnson Don Policy University of Wisconsin-Madison
Justus Jere Users 1992-12-01 1993-09-01 Georgia Tech University
Kellie Al Policy NCAR/CISL
Kennedy Aaron Users 2022-11-14 2025-09-25 University of North Dakoa
Kennedy Aaron Strategic Advisory 2025-09-25 current University of North Dakoa
Klemmer Carissa Users 2017-10-01 2020-10-01 NCEP Representative
Kloesel Kevin Policy 2010-10-01 2013-10-11 University of Oklahoma
Knight David Users 1993-09-01 1998-03-01 University of Albany-SUNY
Knight David Policy University at Albany-SUNY
Knupp Kevin Users 2004-10-01 2006-09-01 University of Alabama-Huntsville
Koch Steve Users 1999-09-01 2000-03-01 NOAA/ESRL/GSD
Koermer James Policy 2004-10-01 2007-11-01 Plymouth State University
Kruger Anton Users 2002-10-01 2008-04-01 University of Iowa
Kruger Anton Policy 2008-11-01 2011-11-01 University of Iowa
Kuo Bill Strategic Advisory 2025-07-01 UCAR Community Programs
Lackman Gary Users 2004-10-01 2009-04-01 North Carolina State University
Lackman Gary Policy 2009-10-01 2012-10-01 North Carolina State University
Laing Arlene Users 2000-11-01 2001-10-01 UCAR COMET
Laing Arlene Policy 2001-04-01 2004-11-01 UCAR COMET
Laing Arlene Policy UCAR/UCP/COMET
Larsen Matthew Policy USGS
Laufersweiler Mark Users 2001-10-01 2004-10-01 University of Oklahoma
Lazarus Steven Users 2009-10-01 2015-10-01 Florida Institute of Technology
Lazarus Steven Strategic Advisory 2015-10-01 2018-09-20 Florida Institute of Technology
LeDuc Sharon Policy NCDC
Lehnert Kersten Policy 2010-10-01 2013-10-11 Columbia University
Lynnes Chris Strategic Advisory 2013-10-01 2021-03-01 NASA Representative
Maiden Martha Policy NASA
Maidment David Policy 2004-02-01 2006-10-01 University of Texas at Austin
Mainelli Michelle Users 2010-04-01 2012-01-01 NCEP Representative
Mapes Brian Strategic Advisory 2013-10-01 2016-10-01 University of Miami
Market Patrick Users 2009-10-01 2012-10-01 University of Missouri-Columbia
Marlino Mary Users 1997-06-01 1997-06-01 NCAR
Marlino Mary Policy NCAR
McMurdie Lynn Strategic Advisory 2012-09-18 2018-09-20 University of Washington
Merrill John Policy 2004-11-01 University of Rhode Island
Milne Peter Policy NSF/OPP Representative
Moody Jennie Users 1995-10-01 1998-03-01 University of Virginia
Moore James Users 1992-12-01 1996-09-01 UCAR Representative
Morgan Michael Users 1996-09-01 2004-10-01 University of Wisconsin
Mote Thomas Policy 2004-03-01 2004-09-01 University of Georgia
Mullen Steven Policy University of Arizona
Mullendore Gretchen Users 2014-09-15 2017-10-16 University of North Dakota
Mullendore Gretchen Strategic Advisory 2017-10-16 2020-04-01 University of North Dakota
Murphy Charles Users 1992-12-01 1997-06-01 Kean University
Murphy Charles Policy Kean University
Murphy Todd Users 2022-11-14 2025-09-25 University of Louisiana Monroe
Murphy Todd Strategic Advisory 2025-09-25 current University of Louisiana Monroe
Myckow Anne Users 2020-10-01 2024-06-01 NCEP Representative
M�lders Nicole Strategic Advisory 2019-10-02 2021-06-30 University of Alaska Fairbanks
Ng Sam Users 2012-09-18 2015-10-01 Metropolitan State University of Denver
Nielsen Erik Users 2025-09-25 current Texas A&M University
Nielsen-Gammon John Policy Texas A&M University
Oolman Larry Users 2008-10-01 2011-11-01 University of Wyoming
Orf Leigh Users 2005-10-01 2008-10-01
Pandya Rajul Users 2001-10-01 2002-03-01 UCAR Representative
Pavloski Chuck Strategic Advisory 2016-10-01 2022-10-14 Pennsylvania State University
Pennell William Policy Richland Washington
Pettee Warren Users Student Rep 2015-10-01 2017-10-16 University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Piasecki Michael Strategic Advisory 2012-09-18 2015-10-01 The City College of New York
Pokrandt Pete Users 2015-09-01 2018-09-11 University of Wisconsin, Madison
Potemra James Strategic Advisory 2020-10-01 current University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Prendeville Jewel Policy NSF Representative
Ramamurthy Mohan Users 1989-01-01 1998-12-01 University of Illinois
Ramamurthy Mohan Policy 1999-01-01 2002-12-01 University of Illinois
Ramsayer Craig Users 2022-11-14 2025-09-25 Virginia Tech
Ramsayer Craig Strategic Advisory 2025-09-25 current Virginia Tech
Rice Justin Strategic Advisory 2022-11-14 current NASA Representative
Riddle Larry Users 1999-09-01 2002-10-01 UCSC
Riggin Roger Users Student Rep 2023-11-01 2025-09-25 University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Riley Shawn Users 2017-10-16 2020-10-01 University of Oklahoma
Rochette Scott Users 2006-09-01 2009-10-01 SUNY Brockport
Rockwood Tony Users 1998-03-01 2003-06-01 Metropolitan State College
Rowe Clint Users 1999-09-01 2001-10-01 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ruscher Paul Users 1993-09-01 1996-09-01 Florida State University
Ruscher Paul Policy 2004-10-01 Florida State University
Samson Perry Users 1992-12-01 1993-09-01 University of Michigan
Santek David Strategic Advisory 2014-10-08 2017-10-18 University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sargeant Douglas Policy 1998-12-01 NOAA/NWS Representative
Schuenemann Keah Users 2022-11-14 2025-09-25 Metro State University of Denver
Schuenemann Keah Strategic Advisory 2025-09-25 current Metro State University of Denver
Schumacher Russ Users 2012-09-18 2018-04-05 Colorado State University
Schuster Doug Strategic Advisory 2017-10-01 current NCAR/CISL Representative
Serafino George Policy NOAA NESDIS OSDPD
Signell Rich Users 2009-10-01 2019-09-30 USGS Representative
Signorini Sergio Policy
Smit Christine Strategic Advisory 2021-03-01 current NASA Representative
Snow John Policy University of Oklahoma
Spangler Tim Policy 2012-10-01 Northern Illinois University and UCAR/COMET
Spayd Leroy Policy NOAA/NWS/OCWWS
Steenburgh Jim Users 1999-09-01 2006-04-01 University of Utah
Steenburgh Jim Policy 2009-10-01 2012-10-01 University of Utah
Steiger Scott Users 2024-09-25 current SUNY Oswego
Stephens Pam Policy NSF/GEO/ATM
Stephenson-Hawk Denise Users 1993-09-01 1995-10-01 University of Alabama
Takle Gene Policy 2008-11-01 Iowa State University
Tang Brian Users 2024-09-25 current University at Albany - SUNY
Tarboton David Policy 2006-09-01 2012-10-01 Utah State University
Thielen Jon Users Student Rep 2021-09-01 2023-11-03 Colorado State University
Thomson Dennis Policy Pennsylvania State University
Torgersen Thomas Policy NSF/GEO/EAR
Torri Guiseppe Strategic Advisory 2023-11-01 current University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Tucker Donna Users 2002-10-01 2005-10-01 University of Kansas
Tyle Kevin Users 2009-10-01 2015-10-01 University at Albany-SUNY
Tyle Kevin Strategic Advisory 2015-10-01 2021-10-01 University at Albany-SUNY
Voss Michael Users San Jose State University
Ware Randolph Policy UCAR/UNAVCO
Wash Chuck Users Naval Postgraduate School
Watkins Ben Policy NOAA/NESDIS
Wetzel Melanie Users 1993-09-01 1998-03-01 Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences
Whittaker Thomas M Users 2005-05-01 2012-10-01 University of Wisconsin
Whittaker Thomas M Policy University of Wisconsin
Wiedinmyer Christine Strategic Advisory 2025-07-01 current UCAR Community Programs
Wilhelmson Robert Policy NCSA
Winkler Julie Policy Michigan State University
Wood Kimberley Users 2019-10-01 2022-10-14 Mississippi State University
Wood Kimberley Strategic Advisory 2022-10-14 2025-09-25 Mississippi State University
Worley Steve Policy NCAR/CISL
Yalda Sepideh Strategic Advisory 2013-10-01 2020-10-01 Millersville University
Yarger Doug Users 1995-10-01 2001-10-01 Iowa State University
Young George Strategic Advisory 2013-10-01 2014-04-01 Pennsylvania State University