What does Southeastern Universities Research do?

Leadership Team Sean Hearne William Allan Jones, Jr. Elizabeth Kocs Elizabeth L. Lawson Aida M. Lebbos Joseph Scarcello About SURA... The organization focuses on delivering measurable outcomes through structured programs and dedicated staff working directly with target populations.

How can I get involved?

Individuals can participate through volunteering, making financial contributions, or attending community events. The organization welcomes diverse forms of engagement from supporters interested in advancing the mission.

Who does this organization serve?

Services target specific populations based on identified needs within the community. The organization works to ensure access and equity in program delivery across diverse demographics.

How is impact measured?

The organization tracks key performance indicators including participant outcomes, service utilization rates, and community feedback. Regular evaluation informs program adjustments and strategic planning.

Southeastern Universities Research

Washington, DC · Founded 1980

Research consortium facilitating collaborative science and technology partnerships among universities

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Research

Topic

Science & Technology

Contact

Sean J Hearne

Website Contact

About Organization

The Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) is a consortium of universities collaborating on research, technology development, and scientific initiatives to advance discovery and innovation. Based in Washington, DC, SURA manages research partnerships, operates scientific facilities, and supports collaborative projects in fields including physics, computing, and coastal science. It reported $58.0 million in revenue in 2021.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$242.1M

+26.2% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$242.2M

+29.2% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$56.9M

+5.7% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

1,060

+16.9% vs 2021

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$242,074,440	$242,201,377	$56,943,066	1,060
2021	$191,788,988	$187,499,987	$53,857,642	907
2020	$10,332,390	$12,090,159	$29,950,006	53
2019	$8,312,264	$11,061,954	$27,688,373	53
2018	$8,085,918	$10,100,611	$29,255,001	35
2017	$12,031,797	$10,504,327	$30,685,570	29

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Identify Needs

Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.
02

Develop Programs

Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.
03

Deliver Services

Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.
04

Measure Impact

Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Southeastern Universities Research

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Southeastern Universities Research.

Sean J Hearne

President & CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $489,238

Allison F Lung

Chief Planning Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $356,857

Johnathon Huff

Chief Operating Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $353,691

Amber Boehnlein

Chief Information Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $305,164

Andrei Seryi

Associate Director

Full-time

Compensation: $299,386

Cynthia E Keppel Hellman

Associate Director

Full-time

Compensation: $290,986

Jianwei Qui

Associate Director

Full-time

Compensation: $285,898

Elizabeth Lawson

Chief Of Lab. Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $270,197

Steven Hoey

Associate Director

Full-time

Compensation: $250,565

Scott Hartranft

CFO (Until 1/24)

Full-time

Compensation: $245,109

Aida Lebbos

Chief Legal Officer & Corp. Sec.

Full-time

Compensation: $228,854

Joseph Scarcello

Chief Programs Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $225,622

William A Jones Jr

CFO (As Of 1/24)

Full-time

Compensation: $181,508

Stuart Henderson

Dir. Of Jefferson Lab (Until 8/24)

Full-time

Compensation: $641,690

David Dean

Dep. Dir. For Science & Tech.

Full-time

Compensation: $389,695

Sergei Nagaitsev

Special Scientist

Full-time

Compensation: $315,713

Krishna Padiyar

Special Scientist

Full-time

Compensation: $273,172

Rolf Ent

Special Scientist

Full-time

Compensation: $270,719

James Fast

Special Scientist

Full-time

Compensation: $255,338

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Andres Gil Director 1.00 hrs/week

Chad Reed Director 1.00 hrs/week

Daniel Sui Director 1.00 hrs/week

David Norton Director 1.00 hrs/week

Elizabeth Beise Director 1.00 hrs/week

Fred King Director 1.00 hrs/week

James Weyhenmeyer Director 1.00 hrs/week

M Omar Faison Director 1.00 hrs/week

Marc Hoit Director 1.00 hrs/week

Padma Raghavan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Robert Twilley Director 1.00 hrs/week

Srirama Rao Director 1.00 hrs/week

William Moore Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$5.8M

Highest Paid

$703K

Stuart Henderson

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Stuart Henderson	DIR. Of Jefferson Lab (Until 8/24)	$641,690	$60,997	$702,687	40
Sean J Hearne	President & CEO	$489,238	$31,700	$520,938	40
David Dean	DEP. DIR. For Science & Tech.	$389,695	$60,997	$450,692	40
Allison F Lung	Chief Planning Officer	$356,857	$41,945	$398,802	40
Johnathon Huff	Chief Operating Officer	$353,691	$41,945	$395,636	40
Sergei Nagaitsev	Special Scientist	$315,713	$54,606	$370,319	40
Amber Boehnlein	Chief Information Officer	$305,164	$48,704	$353,868	40
Andrei Seryi	Associate Director	$299,386	$51,474	$350,860	40
Cynthia E Keppel Hellman	Associate Director	$290,986	$43,709	$334,695	40
Krishna Padiyar	Special Scientist	$273,172	$56,944	$330,116	40
Jianwei Qui	Associate Director	$285,898	$34,224	$320,122	40
Rolf Ent	Special Scientist	$270,719	$48,894	$319,613	40
Elizabeth Lawson	Chief Of Lab. Operations	$270,197	$41,138	$311,335	40
James Fast	Special Scientist	$255,338	$47,732	$303,070	40
Steven Hoey	Associate Director	$250,565	$46,883	$297,448	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Stuart Henderson	Lab Director	$585,663	$81,561	$667,224	40
Jerry P Draayer	Former President & CEO (Thru 4/14/21)	$477,920	$28,927	$506,847	40
Robert D Mckeown	Scientific Advisor (Thru 01/16/2022)	$406,340	$58,760	$465,100	40
Allison F Lung	Chief Planning Officer	$320,660	$44,819	$365,479	40
Steven A Hoey	Director Es&H	$311,389	$50,214	$361,603	40
Michael W Maier	Special Advisor (Thru 08/31/2022)	$318,436	$40,009	$358,445	40
Rolf Ent	Eic Co-Associate Director	$290,842	$48,365	$339,207	40
Amber Boehnlein	Associate Director, Cs And Technology	$274,454	$44,258	$318,712	40
Andrei Seryi	Associate Director, Accelerator OPS, R&D	$270,503	$46,534	$317,037	40
Elizabeth Lawson	Chief Gov. Officer & Corp SEC	$261,713	$40,644	$302,357	40
Scott Hartranft	CFO & Interim CEO (Thru 02/13/22)	$254,778	$47,511	$302,289	40
Jianwei Qiu	Associate Director, Theoretical & Comp. Physics	$258,204	$32,010	$290,214	40
Russell Moy	General Counsel (Thru 01/07/2022)	$243,848	$40,162	$284,010	40
William Oren	Engineering Division Manager	$228,232	$50,448	$278,680	40
Walter Chandler	Special Scientist	$232,204	$40,034	$272,238	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jerry Draayer	President & CEO (Thru 4/14/21)	$489,595	$52,649	$542,244	40
Elizabeth Lawson	Chief Gov Officer & Corp SEC	$260,038	$32,264	$292,302	40
Russel Moy	General Counsel	$242,262	$31,845	$274,107	40
Lawrence Hare	Chief Development Off (Thru 9/9/21)	$212,236	$45,566	$257,802	40
Scott Hartranft	CFO & Interim CEO (As Of 4/15/21)	$199,139	$44,388	$243,527	40
Joseph Scarcello	Chief Grants & Contracting Officer	$209,866	$22,379	$232,245	40
Tracy Gibson	Subject Matter Expert	$178,079	$26,027	$204,106	40
Allyson Quesada	Director Of HR	$173,352	$16,554	$189,906	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jerry Draayer	President & CEO	$477,674	$157,632	$635,306	40
Peter Bjonerud	CFO (Thru 12/19)	$269,685	$88,996	$358,681	40
Elizabeth Lawson	Chief Gov Officer & Corp SEC	$241,148	$79,579	$320,727	40
Russel Moy	General Counsel	$235,127	$77,592	$312,719	40
Greg Kubiak Thru 420	Assistant Corporate Secretary	$216,192	$71,344	$287,536	40
Lawrence Hare	Chief Development Officer	$205,166	$67,705	$272,871	40
Tracy Gibson	Subject Matter Expert	$164,350	$54,236	$218,586	40
Allyson Quesada	Director Of HR	$160,231	$52,876	$213,107	40
Laurent Sibille	Subject Matter Expert	$150,364	$49,620	$199,984	40
William Jones	Controller	$146,466	$48,334	$194,800	40
Scott Hartranft As Of 120	CFO & Corp Treasurer	$11,090	$3,660	$14,750	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jerry Draayer	President & CEO	$468,092	$154,470	$622,562	40
Peter Bjonerud	CFO & Corp Treasurer	$272,497	$89,924	$362,421	40
Russel Moy	General Counsel	$237,829	$78,484	$316,313	40
Elizabeth Lawson	Chief Gov Officer & Corp SEC	$229,172	$75,627	$304,799	40
Greg Kubiak	Assistant Corporate Secretary	$208,202	$68,707	$276,909	40
Lawrence Hare	Chief Development Officer	$202,457	$66,811	$269,268	40
William Jones	Controller	$136,980	$45,203	$182,183	40
Linda Akli	Director Of IT Initiatives	$124,939	$41,230	$166,169	40
Tracy Gibson	Subject Matter Expert	$123,529	$40,765	$164,294	40
Robert Devor	Subject Matter Expert	$122,441	$40,406	$162,847	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

8 Registrations

4 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 4 total

Southeastern Universities Research Association, Inc..

2 filings

Self

Southeastern Universities Research Association, Inc.. (Sura)

1 filing

Self

Nova Southeastern University

4 filings

Cormac Group On Behalf Of Nova Southeastern University

1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Southeastern Universities Research

Phone

(202) 408-7872

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1201 New York Ave NW 430 Washington, DC 20005

Southeastern Universities Research

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Identify Needs

Develop Programs

Deliver Services

Measure Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Core Services

Community Outreach

Support Programs

Team & Leadership

Sean J Hearne

Allison F Lung

Johnathon Huff

Amber Boehnlein

Andrei Seryi

Cynthia E Keppel Hellman

Jianwei Qui

Elizabeth Lawson

Steven Hoey

Scott Hartranft

Aida Lebbos

Joseph Scarcello

William A Jones Jr

Stuart Henderson

David Dean

Sergei Nagaitsev

Krishna Padiyar

Rolf Ent

James Fast

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Lobbying Activity

Clients 4 total

Contact

Phone

Social