Computer & IT Faculty

Department Head & Instructor: Computer Core 1 & 2

Tim

With over 30 years of experience in the computer and electronics industry, Tim King brings much specific strength to his involvement with computers and technology. His career began in the third party maintenance field providing computer support and repair services to government agencies including, NASA, DOD, OSTI, Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Boeing, and TVA. Later his knowledge of computer and networking systems was applied to the engineering trades. Mr. King spent much time integrating computer-aided design and computer aided manufacturing systems for customers such as, FMC, M&M Mars Candy, Mitsubishi, Yale Lock, and Heritage Log Homes. In 1989 Mr. King moved home to Gatlinburg, TN, and provided computer-based reservations systems and retail Point of Sale solutions to the hospitality industry. His involvement with hotel and motel automation led him to build Infofast in 1993 to provide direct mail marketing support for these same customers.

Department Head & Instructor: Network Security and Forensics

Patrick AllenFor the past decade, Patrick Allen has worked in high-tech positions around the world, building and troubleshooting computer networks, planning and building communications equipment and installing radio and high-speed data connections. For the military, he administered a switch network for several thousand customers within the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe compound, and he served as team leader for the army in Bavaria. He brings considerable experience to the classroom in computer installation, building, repairing, configuring and troubleshooting computers and networks.

Senior Instructor: Novell, Linux, Cisco

Robert HoltRobert Holt is the lead instructor for Novell, Linux, and Cisco Systems related training. He also instructs in the Computer Core 1 semester where he assists the lead instructor with A+, Network+, and Linux+. Mr. Holt sets the example for how a Fountainhead class should be conducted, as well as coordinate Instructor Development Training, assisting the Director of Education as needed. He was a Master Training Specialist for the United States Navy from 1978 to 1982 where he taught all aspects of Data Communications and Data Systems, and he was responsible for curriculum development and the test bank center. He has consistently maintained Novell Certification all the way back to Classic CNE 5 and attended the Novell Linux Advanced Technical Training workshop in Provo, UT in 2004.

Instructor: Computer Core 1

Charles KohlmeyerCharles Kohlmeyer has enjoyed eight years of experience working in electronics. He began at DeRoyal, a leading healthcare product manufacturer, working as a bench technician. Working in robotics at Remotec, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, further fueled his passion for electronics. There, he tested and troubleshot robotic equipment for use worldwide by government agencies in hazardous-duty operations. As an Engineering Technician, he worked on electronic circuits and systems for Future Combat systems and the Department of Defense and he has also designed and tested new electrical, computer, and mechanical systems for hazardous duty robots. Born into a family of educators, Mr. Kohlmeyer feels at home in the classroom sharing his diverse experiences with his students.

Instructor & Manager of Distance Education

Jay Cabler Jay Cabler is the Manager of Distance Education where he focuses his time developing online training. Mr. Cabler has worked on many computer-based educational projects during his career, including teaching a myriad of technology applications, creating training applications for law enforcement personnel, developing educational CD-ROMs, and developing of e-commerce websites. He worked for many years at the University of Tennessee where he designed, developed, and maintained web-based trainings and websites as well as created course curriculum and training materials for law enforcement agencies including National Forensics Academy, Department of Homeland Security, and the Regional Community Policing Institute.

Mike Cannady Mike Cannady has had many diverse experiences in IT and education over the past twenty years.

He has taught Social Studies in grades 6-12, as well as technical and GED instruction at the post-secondary level. His former employers include the University of Tennessee, Tennessee Adult Education System, ORNL, New Horizons, UPS, and several school systems including Knox and Washington County Schools. Along the way he attained a BA in History and a MS in Secondary Education, as well as numerous certifications from Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA and IC3. Mr. Cannady’s other experiences include hotel/restaurant, stage crew, wilderness lodge manager, desktop and user support, database management, web and graphic design, and he has been a skiing and snowboard instructor at Ober Gatlinburg for the past 8 years. When not poking around on or in a computer, he enjoys hiking, bicycling, kayaking, historical recreation and has been known to play a video game or two with his son.

Department Head & Instructor: Information Systems Security Officer, Network Security & Forensics

Gerald ClevengerGerald Clevenger is the lead instructor for the Network Security & Forensics Bachelor’s technology degree program. He has over 15 years of experience in information security. Mr. Clevenger served as Manager of Cyber Security Technical Operations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). He conducted security audits and assessments for the Department of Energy, as well as the Department of Interior. His technical achievements include Enhanced Intrusion Detection and Vulnerability Management.  Mr. Clevenger has published various articles concerning the BSNSF methodology, the NIST Risk Management Framework, and has publications in security awareness training. He holds a CISSP and CRISC professional certification and a Masters in Information Security.

Department Head & Instructor: Computer Programming

Christopher NicholsonChris Nicholson worked at ClientLogic in Oak Ridge as a Technical Support Representative where he managed client database records using the Oracle DBMS and diagnosed and remedied problems in computer networking.