The CIB analytical desks are led by an Executive Team of officers, who, in addition to their analytical tasks, are in charge of steering the organization. Current and former CIB officers are listed below.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tessa Bentley is a junior from Hendersonville, Tennessee. She is double-majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies and Psychology with a concentration in forensics, and minoring in Chemistry. She previously served as the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Recruitment officer and Head of the Middle East Desk and focused her research on human trafficking in the Middle East. Tessa has also served as a Senior Analyst for the Applied Intelligence Internship and is a Special Security Officer for the Intelligence Operations Command Center.
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Scott Boster is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He is majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies, with a minor in Spanish. He leads the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Americas Desk and specializes in the War on Drugs in Mexico. Beyond the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, Scott is an Infantryman in the South Carolina Army National Guard and is enrolled in Coastal Carolina University’s ROTC program, where he competes on the Ranger Challenge team.
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OFFICER
Jaime Fleming is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies and minoring in Criminology. Jaime heads the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s China Desk and has recently focused her studies on the militarization of the Indo-Pacific region. Jaime previously served as co-deputy of the Transnational and Cyber Desk, where she covered global developments in women’s rights. Outside of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, Jaime is the Team Lead for the Coastal Law Enforcement Analysis and Research Report (CLEAR), the Recruitment Officer for Women in Intelligence and National Security (WINS), and a Peer Leader for the Edwards College.
FINANCE OFFICER
McKenzie Tsiantoulas is from a small town south of Boston, Massachusetts. She is majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies and double-minoring in Geographic Information Systems and Peace and Conflict Studies. She participated in the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Applied Intelligence Internship as the Director of Team WHISKEY for two consecutive semesters, during which she was able to brief intelligence officials from several United States intelligence agencies. Tsiantoulas serves as the Head of the CIB’s Russia Desk.
RECORDS OFFICER
Sarantis Markaris is from Columbia, Maryland. He is majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies and minoring in Peace and Conflict Studies. He is serving as the Head of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Europe Desk, of which he has been a longtime member. Over the past four semesters, he has focused on trends and developments regarding Greece-Türkiye relations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, as well as on migration in Europe. He served as a Senior Analyst for the Applied Intelligence Project’s Critical Mission Center (CMC) WHISKEY in the Fall 2023 semester.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES OFFICER
Brendan Valcone is from Stony Brook, New York. He is majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies and minoring in Geographic Information Systems. He is serving as the Head of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Transnational and Cyber Desk, of which he has been a longtime member. Over the past four semesters, he has focused on trends and developments within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). As a sophomore, he served as a Senior Analyst for the Applied Intelligence Project’s Critical Mission Center (CMC) Yankee in the Spring 2022 semester, for which he received the best Current Intelligence Project Award.
EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER
Mason Marlowe is from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He is majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies, with minors in Military Science and Russian/Eurasian Studies. He leads the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Asia Desk. Outside the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, Mason is a member of Coastal Carolina University’s ROTC. He competes on the Ranger Challenge Team and is a member of the Benavidez Club.
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RECRUITMENT OFFICER
Richard Limon is from a small town in Sussex County, New Jersey. He is majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies with a Middle Eastern Studies minor as well as a History minor. In the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, Richard serves as the Recruitment Officer as well as the Head of the Africa Desk. He was previously a Senior Analyst for both Critical Mission Centers DELTA and WHISKEY, and is a second-year Resident Adviser..
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FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis is Professor of Security and Intelligence Studies at Coastal Carolina University, where he teaches courses in intelligence communications, intelligence operations, human intelligence, national security, and other subjects. He specializes in communications interception, human and cyber intelligence collection, and intelligence tradecraft, among other topics. Prior to his current role, he was Director of the Security and Intelligence Studies program at King University.
OUR PAST OFFICERS
FINANCE OFFICER
Sierra Mason is from Bedford, Virginia. She majored in Intelligence and Security Studies with minors in Criminology, Cybersecurity, and Peace/Conflict Studies. Sierra led the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Europe Desk and is an associate editor for the Weekly Intelligence Brief. Outside of the CIB, Sierra served on the executive boards of Women in National Security (WINS) and the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE). Additionally, Sierra was a Peer Leader for the Wall College of Business at Coastal Carolina University.
Executive Director (2022-2023)
Lukas Delaney is from St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He majored in Intelligence and Security Studies and double-minored in Political Science and Peace and Conflict Studies. Prior to serving as Director, Lukas served as the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s External Relations Officer, the Head of Desk for the Asia Desk, and Senior Analyst for the Europe Desk. He researched topics such as developments in the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics, popular unrest in Kazakhstan, the status of the Lebanese Hezbollah, political extremism in Germany, and organized crime in Bulgaria. He also served as Editor-in-Chief for the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Weekly Intelligence Brief.
Counterintelligence Officer and other posts (2021-2023)
Sophie Sherwood is from Clarksville, Virginia. She majored in Intelligence and Security Studies and minored in Environmental Science and Art History. Sophie headed the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s China Desk and focused her scholarly research on several topics, including the growth of the Chinese renewable energy sector. She also headed the organization’s Special Topics Desk for several semesters. She is also a founding member of Coastal Carolina University Edward College’s First-Generation College Student Advisory Council, and worked as a Residential Adviser.
Records Officer (2022-2023)
Ryan Freyland majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies with minors in Military Science and Peace and Conflict Studies. As a military brat, Ryan has lived all over the world, with most of his life spent in South Korea and Germany. Ryan’s specialty is Asian studies with an emphasis on Northeast Asia. He served as the Head of Asia Desk. Ryan also served on the executive council of the Coastal Carolina University’s chapter of the International Association for Intelligence Education, and was a member of the Women in Intelligence and National Security organization.
Logistics Officer (2022-2023)
Abigail McClean is from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. She majored in Intelligence and Security Studies and double minored in Cyber Security and Religious Studies. Within the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, she headed the Transnational and Cyber Desk and served as the Logistics Officer. In her eight semesters with the CIB, she studied far-right groups in Germany and the United States.
External Relations Officer (2022-2023)
Kristian Nesheim is from the outskirts of Washington, DC. He majored in Intelligence and Security Studies and minored in Geographic Information Systems. He served as Head of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Africa Desk, of which he was been a longtime member and prior deputy head of desk. He was also a member of Women in Intelligence and National Security and a Peer Mentor for incoming Freshmen. Kristian co-authoring a research paper with Dr. Matthew Cobb, titled “Chinese Development Assistance and the Political Economy of Sovereign Debt Restructuring”, which was presented at the 2022 International Studies Association conference.
Special Initiatives Officer (2022)
Gabriel Hoehn is from Baltimore, Maryland. He was double-majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies, as well as Language and Intercultural Studies. Gabriel headed the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Russia Desk, and was previously Deputy Head of the Middle East desk, focusing on the Yemen War. Additionally, Gabriel was a senior analyst in the Applied Intelligence Project’s Yankee Critical Mission Center, which received the best Current Intelligence Product Award for the Spring 2022 semester.
Executive Director and other posts (2020-2022)
Ana Maria Lankford is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She majored in Intelligence and Security Studies, while also minoring in Criminology and Spanish. Before assuming the role of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Executive Director, she headed the organization’s Asia Desk. Ana Maria also served on the executive board for the National Security Club (NSC) and the Women in Intelligence and National Security (WINS) at Coastal Carolina University. Her research on the topic of intelligence and the COVID-19 pandemic, was published in the journal Frontiers in Communication.
Counterintelligence Officer and other posts (2020-2022)
Hannah Clegg majored in Intelligence and Security Studies with minors in Russian and Eurasian Studies, as well as in Middle East Studies. She headed the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Russia Desk, in addition to serving as the Editor-in-chief of the Weekly Intelligence Brief. Outside of the CIB, Hannah was an executive of Women in Intelligence and National Security (WINS) and a research fellow with the Edwards College of Humanities. Hannah has been published twice in the European Intelligence Academy’s Intelligence Review journal and has interned at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the US Embassy in the Sultanate of Oman.
Finance Officer (2020-2022)
Piper Danzek pursued a degree in Intelligence and Security Studies at Coastal Carolina University, with a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. Piper focused the majority of her studies on the bilateral relations between the United States and Israel. Within the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, she headed the Europe Desk and served as the Chief Financial Officer. Outside of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, she was the President of Women in Intelligence and National Security (WINS), as well as a Peer Leader for the Edwards College at Coastal Carolina University.
Records Officer (2021-2022)
Jake Viator is from Gainesville, Virginia. He majored in Intelligence and Security Studies and minoring in Geographic Information Systems at Coastal Carolina University. At the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, Jake headed the North America Desk, and has previously served as External Relations Officer, while also heading the organization’s Middle East Desk. He focused his research on the evolution and current status of the Popular Mobilization Forces, a primarily Shiite paramilitary force in Iraq. Jake was also featured on the fourth episode of the CIB COVID-19 Intelligence Project.
Special Initiatives Officer (2022)
Gabriel Hoehn is from Baltimore, Maryland. He was double-majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies, as well as Language and Intercultural Studies. Gabriel headed the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Russia Desk, and was previously Deputy Head of the Middle East desk, focusing on the Yemen War. Additionally, Gabriel was a senior analyst in the Applied Intelligence Project’s Yankee Critical Mission Center, which received the best Current Intelligence Product Award for the Spring 2022 semester.
Recruitment Officer (2021-2022)
Sandra Ataalla is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She majored in Intelligence and Security Studies and double-minored in Cybersecurity and Geographical Information Systems. In addition to her executive position at the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, Sandra was a longtime member of the organization’s Middle East desk, where she focused on water politics and political stability in Egypt. She was also featured on the fourth episode of the CIB’s COVID-19 Intelligence Project, where she discussed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on political stability in Egypt.
Logistics Officer and other positions (2021-2022)
Jared Gott is from Maryland. He majored in Intelligence and Security Studies at Coastal Carolina University. At the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, he headed the Africa Desk. Jared specialized in French military operations on the continent of Africa, focusing on the Sahel region, with particular focus on Mali and Niger. Jared was also the Vice-President of the Women In Intelligence and National Security (WINS) organization at Coastal Carolina University.
Special Initiatives Officer and other positions (2019-2021)
Hannah Crumpton is from Greenville, South Carolina. She majored in Intelligence and Security Studies and double-minored in Psychology and Religious Studies. She led the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Latin American desk, and specialized in relations between Latin America and Africa, particularly concerning illicit narcotics trafficking. She also headed the CIB’s Africa desk where she specialized on the stability of the Sudanese government. During her first year at CCU, as a member of the CIB’s Special Topics Desk, she focused on COVID-19 and its effects on food security, and published her research in the European Intelligence Academy’s Intelligence Review. Hannah was also a member of the Coastal Law Enforcement Analysis Research group (CLEAR), where she served as Chief of the Exercise Training Analysis Team. Hannah was awarded the CIB Achievement Award in the fall of 2021.
Executive Director (2020-2021)
Jackson Hauf is a junior from Maryland. At Coastal Carolina University he double-majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies, as well as in Language and Intercultural Studies. His academic focus was the German and Russian languages. In the CIB he headed the organization’s Special Topics and Russia Desks. Jackson’s analytical research concerned the bilateral relations between Russia and the United States. Jackson was awarded the CIB Achievement Award in the spring of 2021.
Chief Operations Officer and other positions (2018-2021)
Derrick Storzieri is from Bluffton, South Carolina. He was a senior Intelligence and National Security Studies major and an Islamic Studies minor. At the CIB he headed the North America Desk. Derrick specialized in relations between the United States and Mexico, with reference to illicit narcotics trafficking, immigration, and other issues of bilateral concern to the two countries. He was featured on the 5th episode of the CIB Intelligence Report.
Communications Officer (2020-2021)
Cole Hancock is from Delran, New Jersey. He majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies, and minored in Criminology. He was a member of the South America desk for three years, specializing in paramilitary and rebel groups that operate in the region, with a focus on the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Colombia. He also examined how rebel groups in South America affect relations between Latin American countries. Cole was also a member of the Coastal Law Enforcement Analysis Research Group (CLEAR).
Executive Director (2018-2020)
Fabio majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies and double-minored in Psychology and History. At the CIB he specialized in American-Chinese relations and led the organization’s Asia Desk. Fabio was also a member of the National Security Club, Chinese Club and the Coastal Law Enforcement Analysis Research group (CLEAR). He served as CIB director from 2018 to 2020.
Head, Special Topics Desk (2018-2010)
Kyle Brossard, from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, transferred to Coastal Carolina University from Marion Military Institute, and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence. While at the CIB, he served as Head of the Special Topics Desk, published his research in The Intelligence Review, and received the Regional Expert Award for the Cyber Desk.
Chief Operations Officer and other positions (2018-2020)
Alex Clark is from Long Island, New York. He studied Intelligence and National Security. In addition to serving as CIB Chief Operations Officer, he headed the organization’s Russia Desk. Alex specialized in the Russian Armed Forces and conducted extensive research on the state and future prospects of the Russian Armed Forces posture and strategy. His work was published in the European Intelligence Academy’s Intelligence Review journal in the spring of 2019.
Finance Officer (2019-2020)
Kaitlin Presnell is from Johnson City, Tennessee. She majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies and double-minored in Religious Studies and Islamic Studies. She lead the organization’s Africa Desk. She was also a member of the CIB’s Middle East Desk, where she focused her research on the civil war in Yemen. Kaitlin also served as Vice President of Women in Intelligence and National Security and President of Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue Club.
Communications Officer and other positions (2018-2020)
Michael Gompper is from Beaufort, South Carolina. He majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies and minored in History and Criminology at Coastal Carolina University. He was a member of the CIB since his freshman semester in the fall of 2016, and eventually headed the organization’s Europe Desk. He conducted extensive research on relations between Britain, Ireland and the European Union, with particular reference to the ongoing Brexit process.
Records Officer and other positions (2018-2020)
Joseph Cain , from Springfield, KY, majored in Intelligence and National Security studies and minored in Pre-law and Spanish. He specialized in US-Cuba relations. In addition to his executive duties at the CIB, Joseph headed the organization’s Latin America Desk. He was also a member of the Chanticleer Law Enforcement Analysis Report (CLEAR) and the National Security Club.
Counterintelligence Officer and other positions (2017-2020)
Shannon Brophy is from Anderson, South Carolina. She majored in Language and Intercultural Studies. Shannon was been a member of the CIB since her freshman semester in the fall of 2016, and headed the organization’s Middle East Desk. In fall 2018, Shannon was awarded an internship with the United States Department of State’s Regional Security Office at the US Embassy in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Projects Officer (2019)
Marissa Morini is from Lexington, South Carolina. She majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies at Coastal Carolina University. In addition to her role as the CIB’s Projects Officer, she headed the organization’s Middle East Desk, of which she was a member for several semesters. In her research, Marissa focused on the Syrian Kurds and their ongoing campaign for autonomy and/or independence.
Honorary Executive Officer and other positions (2018-2019)
Madison Scholar is from Marietta, Georgia. She majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies. Until December 2018, she headed the CIB’s North America Desk, having conducted extensive research on the drug trade in Mexico. In the spring 2019 semester she worked as a Research Fellow for the Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy, where she conducted research on the security effects of marijuana legalization.
Executive Director and other positions (2016-2018)
CONNOR KILGORE, from Leesport, PA, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies and minored in Global Studies. He headed the CIB’s Asia Desk with a focus on energy, was a Solar Ambassador and a member of WINS and the National Security Club.
Chief Operations Officer and other positions (2016-2018)
KATELYN MONTRIEF, from Fredericksburg, VA, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies with a double minor in History and Criminology. At CIB she focused on the Middle East and was a member of WINS and the National Security Club.
Chief Financial Officer and other positions (2016-2018)
MADISON NOWLIN is from Concord, NC. At the CIB she specialized in Islamist radicalism in Russia and headed the Russia Desk. Madison was also Chairwoman of the National Security Club.
Communications Officer (2017-2018)
ALLISON REILLY, from Columbia, SC, majored in Intelligence and National Security and Political Science. She headed the CIB’s Africa Desk and served as Vice President of WINS and as Chairwoman of the Finance Committee for the CCU SGA.
Records Officer (2017-2018)
ERIC WINTER, from Greenville, SC, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies and Information Systems at Coastal Carolina University. He focused on cyber security and has also carried out research on Southeast Asia.
Quality Assurance Officer (2017-2018)
BELLE GRIGGS, from Wallace, SC, double-majored in Intelligence and National Security and Applied Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. She headed the CIB’s Americas desk where she focused on Colombia.
Records Officer (2017-2018)
KAYLA “ACE” CHAMBERS, from Chapin, SC, majored in Psychology. She headed the CIB’s Europe Desk, where she focused on Western Europe and the Baltic region. She has also authored and published research on French politics.
Executive Director (2017-2018)
CASEY MALLON, from Myrtle Beach, SC, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies (with a Middle East focus) and Politics, and minored in Statistics, Religious Studies, and Geographical Information Systems. At CIB she focused on Southeast Asia.
Executive Director (2016-2017)
BLAKE GUTBERLET, from Hickory, NC, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies and minored in Psychology. He focused on interrogation techniques, military weapons capabilities, and counterinsurgency with an emphasis on Boko Haram.
Chief Operations Officer (2016-2017)
JEREMY LEE, from Geneva, IL, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies at CCU. He headed the CIB’s Eastern/Southern Europe Desk, where he specialized in the European Union with an emphasis on European security issues.
Communications Officer (2016-2017)
VICTORIA JAMES, from Biloxi, MS, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies. She headed the CIB’s Middle East Section, where she focused on WMD and CBRN proliferation. She also served as President of Women in Intelligence and National Security.
Quality Assurance Officer (2016-2017)
MICHAEL JONES, from North Charleston, SC, majored in History and minored in Intelligence and Security Studies and Military Science. He headed the CIB’s Asia/Eurasia Section, where he studied Central Asia and international terrorism.
Communications Officer (2015-2016)
DIANA EVANS, from Cape Cod, MA, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies and minored in Geographic Information Systems. Her interests include terrorism, espionage, geospatial intelligence and domestic terrorism.
Quality Assurance Officer (2016-2017)
RYAN HAAG, from Frederick, MD, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies with a minor in Geographic Information Systems. His interests include human intelligence, geospatial intelligence, and psychological operations.
Chief Financial Officer (2015-2016)
JOSHUA MGRDECHIAN, from Myrtle Beach, SC, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies at Coastal Carolina University. His interests lie in law enforcement, surveillance and security practices. He specializes in border security.
Chief Recruitment Officer (2015-2016)
GRANT BARRATT is a senior from Monroe, CT, majored in Intelligence and National Security Studies at Coastal Carolina University. In the CIB he specialized in terrorism, counter-terrorism, and law-enforcement intelligence.
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