1. Phillip J. Ardoinis an assistant professor and director of the M.A. program in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at Appalachian State University. His research and teaching interests include legislative politics, constituent representation, presidential elections, and African American Partisanship. His work has been published in the Journal of Cultural Diversity, Justice Policy Journal, and Journal of Politics, Politics & Policy.
2. Dennis Gradyis a professor of political science and director of the Energy Center at Appalachian State University. He has published work on American state policy issues ranging from economic development to renewable energy. His current focus is on environmental politics in North Carolina. In addition to working closely with policy makers in North Carolina, he serves on the state Climate Action Change Advisory Group.