EPSCoR Leadership
Our dedicated team works closely with researchers, professionals, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the fields of science and technology.

Dr. Christopher Lawson

Charlotte Nix

Briauna Perryman, MBA
Agency Directors
ALEPSCoR agency directors are administrative officers for federal EPSCoR research programs operating in Alabama. Appointed by the ALEPSCoR Steering Committee, and accountable to the Executive Director and the steering committee, agency directors provide guidance for the programs; oversee program operations, including coordination, notification, and supervision of all EPSCoR announcements and awards; and perform other duties at the behest of the Executive Director and steering committee.

Frank F. Bartol, PhD

John Steadman, PhD

Dale Thomas, PhD

Gary Zank, PhD
Steering Committee
The Alabama EPSCoR Steering Committee (AESC) is responsible for the fiscal and programmatic operations of ALEPSCoR. Members include representatives from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and participating ALEPSCoR research institutions.

Dr. Robin McGill

Dr. Christopher S. Brown

Mr. Greg Canfield

Ms. Lynne U. Chronister

Dr. Shaik Jeelani

Christopher Lawson, PhD

Dr. Robert (Bob) Lindquist

Dr. Russell Mumper

Greg Barker

Dr. Christine Thomas

Ms. Angela Till

Dr. James “Jim” Weyhenmeyer

Dr. Daniel Wims

Dr. S. Keith Hargrove
