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The Staff at the FRF
 The Field Research Facility is one of the groups of the Field Research and Engineering Branch, most of which is located at our headquarters in Vicksburg, MS. The permanent staff at the Field Research Facility includes oceanographers, computer specialists, and technicians. Self sufficiency is critical and by necessity, everyone is versatile and skilled in several different areas.

Contact by phone (252)261-6840, followed by the individuals extension, or email.

Cliff Baron Clifford.F.Baron@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 222)
Computer Specialist : Network specialist, Webmaster, and programmer. Oversees data collection and computer automation, best contact for FRF data.

Bill Birkemeier William.Birkemeier@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 229)
FRF Branch Chief : Home ported at the FRF but spends much time in Vicksburg. Interested in all aspects of coastal and field data collection, coastal storms, nearshore processes, and connecting the public with the science of the coast.

Dan Freer Dan.Freer@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 239)
Senior Electronics Technician : Instrumentation and field logistics expert.

Jeff Hanson Jeffrey.L.Hanson@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext. 238)
Research Oceanographer : Investigator of surface wave processes and air-sea interaction, lead inventor of APL-WAVES software.

Kent Hathaway Kent.K.Hathaway@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 224)
Research Oceanographer : Instrumentation & data collection expert. Computer interfacing, programming, and image processing.

Mike Leffler Michael.W.Leffler@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 228)
Computer Specialist : Senior field operations expert. Experienced dive leader, boat operations, surveyor, computer programmer, and GPS expert.

Chuck Long Charles.E.Long@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 223)
Research Oceanographer : Specialist of nearshore process physics, keeper of the 8-m directional wave array.

Carl Miller Herman.Miller@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 240)
FRF Group Leader and senior Research Oceanographer. The one to contact when you don't know who to contact.

Judy Roughton Judy.C.Roughton@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 234)
Sub-Contractor from Evans-Hamilton. SUPOBS, data collection assistant, and all around help.

Brian Scarborough Brian.L.Scarborough@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 243)
Civil Engineering Technician : Master mechanic, amphibious vehicle operator, deployment expert, welder, fabricator.

Ray Townsend C.R.Townsend@erdc.usace.army.mil (ext 235)
Equipment Specialist : FRF Diving Coordinator, deployment and field logistics expert.