Marcie Gerdin is the operations manager for the Virginia Applied Technology & Professional Development Center (VATPDC) of Old Dominion University, VPMEP's partner in the Tidewater area. Before joining VATPDC Marcie was the fiscal technician / office manager for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering with in the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University. Marcie has previously filled the role of business manager for the Center for Advanced Ship Building and Maintenance (CASRM). Marcie has owned her own retail business, coordinated engineering conferences and completed two tours of active duty in the U.S. Navy.