Staff

Ben Geers
Senior Director of Computing & IT Services
jbgeers@wustl.edu
314-935-2221

Byron Austin
Senior Network Engineer
baustin@wustl.edu
314-935-6859

You can ask Byron about:

• Network Connectivity
• Network Security
• VPN
• Firewall

LaRon Bledsoe
End User Services Technician
laronb@wustl.edu
314-935-8655

You can ask LaRon about:

• Lab Images
• Hardware/Software Support
• PC/Printer Support
• Remote Desktop Server Support
• Smartphone Support

Mark Bober
Manager of Computing Services
bober@wustl.edu
314-935-5095

You can ask Mark about:

• Linux/Unix
• Computer Clusters
• Research Computing

Jason Crandall
Director of Learning Design & Innovation
jasoncrandall@wustl.edu
314-935-2768

You can ask Jason about:

• Digital content production
• Course redesign
• Learning Management System/instructional technology support
• Program assessment

Ethan Hall
AV Technical Support Specialist
ethan.hall@wustl.edu
314-935-4540

You can ask Ethan about:

• Audio/Visual & Multimedia
• Video Conferencing & Live Streaming
• Distance Learning
• Student Helpdesk Support

Samantha Lacy
Manager, Information Management Services
lacy@wustl.edu
314-935-6185

You can ask Samantha about:

• Software Licensing
• Exchange, SQL and IIS Server administration
• SharePoint

Allen Rueter
Associate Systems Specialist
allen@wustl.edu
314-935-6429

You can ask Allen about:

• Linux/Clusters & Research Computer Support
• Matlab/Abaqus/Fluent/Comsol
• Security Vulnerabilities
• Wireless & Networks
• Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Brian Sheffield
Manager, Infrastructure Services
wsheffield@wustl.edu
314-935-6024

You can ask Brian about:

• Network Administration
• Windows Server Administration
• Data Center Facilities

Meghann Theresa Pytka
Instructional Specialist
pytka@wustl.edu
314-933-3333

You can ask Meghann about:

• Course Redesign
• Canvas Support
• Experiential Learning
• Data-Driven Instruction
• Inclusive Pedagogies