Shehzad Bashir
Business Analyst/Quality Assurance
Shehzad Bashir has served as lead Business Analyst/Quality Assurance Engineer with NamUs since 2016. His primary responsibilities include gathering/analyzing business requirements and specifications, performing testing of the NamUs application in order to ensure optimal quality and functionality, as well as collaborating with project stakeholders and other NamUs staff.
Shehzad has 10+ years of experience in the Information Technology sector and has previously worked as a Data Analyst with Core-Mark International, and as Sr. Technical Application Specialist with General Motors Financial.
Shehzad graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and holds other professional certifications in Project Management and IT Service Management.
Lori Bruski
Regional Program Specialist, Region 6: CT, MA, ME, MI, NH, NY, RI, and VT
Lori Bruski joined the UNT Center for Human Identification in December 2011 as a Regional Program Specialist for NamUs. In her current role, Lori oversees the NamUs cases for Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. She also lectures on NamUs and forensic resources at criminal justice training events and attends public outreach events in her region.
Lori previously worked for ten years for the Michigan State Police, where her responsibilities included forensic DNA analysis, crime scene response, and bloodstain pattern interpretation.
Lori holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Biology with and additional major in Anthropology from Michigan State University, with a focus on forensic anthropology. She has been a member of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (MAFS) since 2004 and currently sits on the MAFS Bylaws/Admin Rules Committee. She also served on the MAFS Audit Committee from 2011-2013 and the MAFS Membership Committee from 2008-2012. She has been a member of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts since 2004 and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences since 2005.
Clayton Daniels
Fingerprint Examiner/CLPE
Clayton Daniels retired from the Abilene Police Department in Abilene, Texas in September 2010, after serving 26-1/2 years as a peace officer. During his last fifteen years, he was assigned to the Forensic Unit as a Criminalist Officer/Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE), where he performed latent and inked fingerprint comparisons, operated the state Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), processed evidence in the laboratory and at crime scenes, and performed investigation of major crimes scenes, to include photographing/videotaping, collecting and preserving evidence, and preparing diagrams/sketches. Clayton also performed questioned document examinations and bloodspatter interpretations, recovered exhumable/skeletal remains, and provided expert witness testimony in state and federal courts. He also provided expertise to local, state, and federal agencies in the surrounding nineteen counties. In 2004, Clayton earned a CLPE certification from the International Association of Identification.
In October 2010, Clayton joined the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory as a Forensic Scientist/CLPE in the Latent Print Section, where he processed evidence for latent prints using various latent print development techniques, performed latent print comparisons, and responded to crime scenes throughout the state as needed. In 2013, he transferred to the Latent AFIS Section, where he searched latent/inked fingerprint and palm print impressions through state and federal databases, compared potential candidate matches, and compared candidate matches to the remaining fingerprint evidence to determine if the prints were an identification, exclusion and/or inconclusive comparison. He also assisted CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) personnel by performing manual fingerprint comparisons of convicted offenders to verify their true identity.
In November 2018, Clayton joined NamUs as a Fingerprint Examiner/CLPE, where he classifies and uploads fingerprint information to the NamUs database, searches the NamUs CAFIS (Cogent Automated Fingerprint Identification System), and performs fingerprint comparisons. He is a member of the International Association of Identification (IAI) and the Texas Division of the IAI (past TDIAI President).
Dustin Driscoll
Regional Program Specialist, Region 1: AZ, CO, HI, NM, NV, UT, Guam and Saipan
Dustin Driscoll graduated in 2006 from Westfield State University in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. He began working as a Financial Crime Analyst for Sovereign Bank in Boston, Massachusetts, where he investigated suspicious accounts that may have been associated with money laundering and/or terrorist activity. In early 2008, he accepted a position as a Senior Analyst at Salem Five Cents Savings Bank to assist with the expansion and transition of their anti-money laundering and security group.
In late 2008, Dustin relocated to Washington, DC to work as an Analyst within the Case Analysis Unit at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). In this position, he was responsible for providing analytical assistance to law enforcement officers working various types of missing child cases. He spent the majority of his employment at NCMEC assigned to the Forensic Services Unit, where he was responsible for conducting more in-depth analyses of cold case missing and unidentified deceased children. In 2011, Mr. Driscoll was promoted to a Senior Analyst with NCMEC.
Dustin joined the UNT Health Science Center in October 2011 as a NamUs Analyst, and in January 2016, he became a Regional Program Specialist for NamUs Region 1.
Lynley Dungan
Executive Director, NamUs Information Technology Development
Lynley Dungan has served in Information Technology for over 15 years, including serving as the Chief Information Office (CIO) for the UNT Health Science Center, where she was responsible for the alignment of IT strategies, objectives, and programs throughout the university. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Christian University, and is a certified Scrum Master and Product Owner. She is currently pursuing her Six Sigma Green Belt.
Since 2011, Lynley has supported NamUs Information Technology efforts. From 2015 through 2018, she provided critical support to the design and implementation of the NamUs 2.0 software development project, leading to the successful release of NamUs 2.0 in May 2018. In late 2018, Lynley joined the NamUs team as the Executive Director of Information Technology Development, where she is responsible for leadership and oversight of all NamUs technology development projects, and support of the systems supporting the NamUs mission.
Bryan Gregory
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
Bryan Gregory joined NamUs in July 2019 as a Senior Business Intelligence Developer. His role provides advanced data and analytical support to the NamUs team.
Prior to joining NamUs, Bryan served as a Business Intelligence Manager at Texas Wesleyan University where he managed the University’s data and reporting platform, and he helped develop the University’s first predictive model to assist with student retention and applicant scoring. Overall, he has 10 years of development experience in the areas of Business Intelligence, Data Science, and application development.
Bryan holds an MBA from Baylor University, a PMP certification, an MCSE in Data Management and Analytics, and a Microsoft Professional Degree in Data Science. In addition, Bryan has won multiple international data science competitions, published multiple research articles on data science, and recently was invited to the prestigious WSDM 2018 conference to present an award-winning predictive model on customer retention.
Melissa Gregory
Team Leader, Analytical and Case Support Division
Melissa Gregory joined NamUs in February 2015 as a Regional Program Specialist, covering the central region of the United States. In January 2019, she assumed leadership responsibilities over the NamUs Analytical and Case Support Division.
Prior to joining the NamUs team, Melissa worked in the Case Analysis Unit (CAU) at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). She began her career with NCMEC in 2006 as a Staff Assistant and progressed to a Senior Analyst in CAU where she specialized in supporting the Forensic Services Unit by working on unidentified deceased and long term missing child cases. She was then promoted to CAU Supervisor in 2012. Before starting her career in this field, Melissa worked with a corporate law firm in Denver, CO and interned with the Denver Police Department’s Crime Analysis Unit, Crime Scene Unit, and Coroner’s Office.
She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Investigative Psychology from Union Institute & University.
Jessica Hager
Regional Program Specialist, Region 2: AK, ID, MN, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA, and WY
Jessica Hager joined NamUs as a Regional Program Specialist in September 2015. She oversees the NamUs cases for Region 2, assisting with case management and by securing forensic and analytical resources. Jessica previously worked with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota as a Criminal Information Analyst, where she provided support to law enforcement operations through information sharing, analysis and case support. Prior, Jessica worked for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in their Case Analysis Division as an Senior Analyst, where she offered analytical assistance to law enforcement investigating missing child cases. She also supported the NCMEC Forensic Services Unit by participating in cold case reviews and offering in-depth analytical assistance on long-term missing and unidentified deceased child cases.
Jessica holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of North Dakota and a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.
Amy Jenkinson
Regional Program Specialist, Region 5: AL, KY, MS, PA, TN, and WV
Amy Jenkinson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, Georgia. In 2011, she joined the Knox County Sheriff's Office Forensics Unit and became a full-time Crime Analyst shortly thereafter. She became the NamUs Victim's Advocate Representative for the State of Tennessee and was chosen to attend the NamUs Training Academy in November 2011. This allowed Ms. Jenkinson to train other Tennessee agencies on the importance and use of NamUs. The following year, Ms. Jenkinson was reassigned to the Major Crimes/Cold Case Unit of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, where she continued to focus on missing and unidentified person cases. She was later promoted to the position of Cold Case Investigator. Ms. Jenkinson also served as the ViCAP Liaison for the Knox County Sheriff's Office and managed their budget for private laboratory forensic testing.
Ms. Jenkinson received Detective of the Month for her work on a 1981 homicide involving an unidentified victim whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded lot. Her investigation led to the identification of the decedent after 32 years as a cold case with no leads. Ms. Jenkinson identified two additional long-term unidentified decedents and resolved eight long-term missing person cases dating back to the mid-1980s and early 1990s. She received local, state and national media coverage of her cases, including Unsolved Mysteries documenting one as the "featured case of the week".
Ms. Jenkinson joined the NamUs team in February 2015 as a Regional Program Specialist (RPS), where she works with law enforcement, medical examiners, coroners, family members, and public users across seven states. As an RPS, Ms. Jenkinson reconciles NamUs entries with agency reports, provides investigative support, and secures biometric information for forensic analysis. Ms. Jenkinson currently serves as a member of the NIJ Cold Case Working Group, where she is assisting with the creation of a new policy and procedure manual to support the establishment and maintenance of cold case units within agencies, and detail the resources available for cold case investigations.
David Moses
Senior Software Developer
David Moses joined the NamUs development team at the UNT Health Science Center in May 2019. As a full-stack programmer, he supports NamUs by writing code to expand the system's capabilities and correct defects, working under the direction of the team lead and with other NamUs staff to constantly improve the product. David has over 10 years of experience in application development and system integrations, having previously worked at Ryan, LLC as a Senior Software Engineer and at Texas Wesleyan University as a Programmer Analyst.
David graduated with honors from Union University with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
Michael Nance
Regional Program Specialist, Region 4: AR, LA, OK, and TX
Mike Nance retired from the Tulsa Police Department after 38 years. Throughout his career, he worked as a street officer, foot patrol officer in public housing projects, mounted patrol officer, and street crimes investigator conducting drug enforcement. Mr. Nance was assigned to the Department's Planning and Research Division where he designed and implemented the agency's geo-spacial incident mapping system, domestic violence reporting system, automated property system, and automated incident reporting system.
Mr. Nance was one of the original members of the Department's Special Operations/Tactical Team, and managed the Department's Honor Guard for sixteen years. He investigated Domestic Violence and instructed statewide for Domestic Violence Intervention Services. Mr. Nance also instructs Missing Persons Investigations and Cold Case Homicide Investigations throughout the state of Oklahoma as a CLEET certified instructor. He was also assigned to the Major Crime Unit and finally as a Homicide Investigator where he worked approximately 15 years before his retirement. After retirement from the Tulsa Police Department, Mr. Nance worked as a cold case/missing person investigator for the Oklahoma District Attorney's Office District 27.
Mr. Nance is a member of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's Team ADAM and Project Alert programs. He is also a member of NecroSearch International. He has been a NamUs Regional Program Specialist since 2012
Allen Neal
Regional Program Specialist, Region 3: IA, IL, IN, KS, MO, NE, OH, and WI
Allen Neal retired from the Springfield, Missouri Police Department in 2016 after serving 25 years with the department. Mr. Neal spent the majority of his career serving in various assignments in the Criminal Investigations Division. He was assigned to the Narcotics Unit, Crimes Against Persons Unit, Violent Crimes Unit and the Major Crimes Unit prior to being selected as an investigator in the Homicide Unit where he served for many years. Mr. Neal was later promoted to Sergeant, and he was selected to supervise the Violent Crimes Unit and the Homicide Unit where he remained for 10 years until his retirement. During this time, he worked closely with various medical examiners and forensic pathologists as well as presenting to the Child Fatality Review Board. Mr. Neal is a certified instructor and has instructed on various topics including courses on homicide, suicide and natural death investigations, responding to major crime scenes, violent crimes/robbery investigations, interview and interrogation and search/seizure issues. Mr. Neal is a past president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 22 and the Springfield Police Officers Association.
Following his retirement from the police department, Mr. Neal joined the Missouri Attorney General’s Office Anti-Human Trafficking Unit as the lead investigator. He worked with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies investigating crimes related to sex and labor trafficking. Mr. Neal coordinated with victim advocate groups/coalitions to secure safe housing and services for juvenile and adult victims/survivors of human trafficking.
Mr. Neal serves as the Regional Program Specialist for the states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Allison O'Neal
Regional Program Specialist, Region 9: California
In 1999, Allison O'Neal joined the Orange County Sheriff's Department, where she spent the next 18 years as a Deputy Coroner, Senior Deputy Coroner, Field Training Officer, and finally, a Supervising Deputy Coroner. In November 2000, she won the Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County’s “Hero with a Heart” Award. Allison led the unidentified deceased team and oversaw the unidentified deceased cases dating back to the 1950s. In 2015, she was the co-coordinator of Orange County’s first “Identify the Missing Day”.
Allison attended Chapman University for both her undergraduate and graduate studies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in American Politics and minor in Criminal Justice, and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice.
In March 2018, Allison joined the NamUs team as a Regional Program Specialist for the state of California.
Katharine Pope
Regional Program Specialist, Region 8: NJ, DE, MD, DC and VA
In August 2019, Kat Pope joined the NamUs team as the Regional Program Specialist for MD, DE, DC, VA, and NJ. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the Colorado College and her master’s degree in forensic anthropology at the Texas State University – San Marcos.
Investigating missing and unidentified cold cases is a top priority in Kat’s career, which began after receiving a one-year postgraduate fellowship at the Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (now called the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) to work as a Casualty Analyst in the WWII Section. Over the next ten years, she worked as a Forensic Investigator in the New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware medical examiners’ offices. She also volunteered with Operation Identification excavating unidentified migrants on the Texas/Mexico border.
Pamela Reed
Team Leader, Case Management Division
Pam Reed retired from the DC Metropolitan Police Department after serving more than 25 years with the department. Ms. Reed worked her way through the detective rank after beginning her career in patrol, vice investigations, and the Repeat Offender Project before being selected for the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery Squad. She was then drafted to the Homicide Branch where she spent the remaining 15 years of her career, retiring as a Detective Grade I from the Cold Case and Major Case Squad.
Following her retirement in 2003, Ms. Reed joined the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) as a Team ADAM member specializing in rapid deployments to critical missing child cases. In 2007, Ms. Reed became a Case Manager for the Missing Children's Division, and subsequently the Forensic Services Unit, where she managed long term missing children cases, provided forensic support, and participated in Cold Case Review panels.
In early 2012, Ms. Reed joined NamUs as a Regional Program Specialist and in January 2016, she assumed the role of RPS Team Leader. In this role, Ms. Reed provides leadership to the RPS team, and serves as a liaison to federal law enforcement and non-governmental organizations. Ms. Reed also maintains RPS responsibilities for the states of DC, DE, MD, and VA, and supports NCMEC as a Team ADAM and Project Alert Volunteer.
B.J. Spamer
Executive Director, NamUs Operations
B.J. Spamer has served in a leadership capacity with NamUs at the UNT Center for Human Identification since 2011, and has served as the Executive Director of NamUs Operations since 2018. Ms. Spamer previously worked as an Intelligence Analyst with the Kansas City (Missouri) Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and as a Forensic Case Manager for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. She holds a B.S. in Behavioral and Social Sciences from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC), a B.A. in English from UMUC, and a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from The George Washington University.
Carrie Sutherland
Regional Program Specialist, Region 7: FL, GA, NC, PR, SC, and VI
In her current position as a Regional Program Specialist for NamUs, Carrie Sutherland provides case management, training, outreach and support for the stakeholders in her assigned region. Carrie has served as member of the National Institute of Justice’s Cold Case Working Group and the Missing Migrant Working Group. She also serves on the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Advisory Commission and is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the International Homicide Investigators Association.
Prior to her current role, Carrie was employed by the NFSTC, where she served as a coordinator for the forensic and regional services for the NamUs Program. She functioned as a supervisor to the regional administrators and contract subject matter experts (SMEs), while maintaining a region and serving as a SME. Prior to her NamUs role, Carrie was a Senior Forensic Specialist in DNA at the NFSTC. She was responsible for providing instruction for various DNA and Biological screening training programs and workshops. She also validated DNA instruments, performed technology evaluations and conducted DNA laboratory audits using FBI Quality Audit Standards. Before joining NFSTC, Carrie was a crime laboratory analyst for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), where she performed forensic serology and DNA testing, and provided expert witness testimony when required as a qualified expert witness. She was also a local administrator for the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database.
