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Charlie Phlegar

Senior Vice President for Advancement

The Advancement Division is lead by Charlie Phlegar, senior vice president for Advancement. In this role, Phlegar is tasked with  securing resources that will enhance the academic quality of the institution; promoting public understanding of and support for Virginia Tech; enhancing the perception and knowledge of various publics of the university's programs and accomplishments; and creating a positive public impression of the university and its faculty, students, and programs.

Phlegar is a Blacksburg native and a two time Hokie alumnus. He returned to Virginia Tech in 2015 to lead the Advancement Division. 


Advancement Executive Leadership Team 

Rhonda Arsenault

Rhonda Arsenault

Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement and Chief Operating Officer
540-231-2833

Kristie Caddick

Kristie Caddick

Chief of Staff to the Senior Vice President
540-231-2120

Mark Owczarski

Mark Owczarski

Interim Vice President for Communications and Marketing 
540-231-5396

Brandy Salmon

Brandy Salmon

Associate Vice President for Innovation and Partnerships 
540-231-7860

Monecia Taylor

Monecia Taylor

Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement
540-231-2809

John Torget

John Torget

Associate Vice President for Engagement
540-231-2966