SHSU - Key Persons

Dr. Meredith Conrey provides administrative and strategic leadership for the Department of Student Involvement: Leadership & Service at Sam Houston State University. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education, including housing, student conduct, student activities, leadership development, service-learning, and teaching. Before joining SHSU in 2011, Meredith worked at Texas A&M University and Baylor University. Meredith earned her doctoral degree in Higher Education Leadership from Sam Houston State University, and she has a B.A. in Speech Communication and a M.S. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University. Meredith is actively involved in NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education). She has served as a regional board member, and she co-chaired the 2017 NASPA Region III Summer Symposium. Additionally, Meredith is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. Outside of the office, Meredith enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, and traveling.

Dr. Ruth Chisum

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Assistant Vice President for Online Operations

Dustin Gross

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Vice Chair of Committee

Dustin Hebert

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Associate Dean of Accountability, College of Education
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Dustin Jones

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Interim Associate Dean, College of Science and Engineering Technology
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Dwayne Pavelock

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Associate Chair Professor, Agriculture Education

Ed Chatal

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Associate Director of Facilities for Recreational Sports
Manager, Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
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Edgard Sanchez

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Ex - Officio Members
Member of Committee

Edward "Bubba" Miller

el..@shsu.edu

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Rodeo Coach

Elliott Cochran

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Instructional Designer

Emily Figueroa

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Associate Director
Associate Director for Student Involvement

Emily Figueroa, Associate Director for Student Involvement: Leadership & Service, is initially from George West, Texas. She received a bachelor's degree in Human Geography and two master's degrees in Higher Education Administration and History from Sam Houston State University. After graduating with her bachelor's degree in 2016, Emily joined the Department of Student Involvement: Leadership & Service as a Program Specialist and is quickly moving up in ranks to meet her goal of one day ruling the world. While not working, Emily enjoys reading books in a comfy chair surrounded by her dog, cat, and hot coffee. She is always down for a road trip and loves attending concerts with friends. She prides herself on the fact that she (her husband) scored tickets to Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.

Emily Peacock

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Member of Committee

Emmet Rumfield

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IT Chief Relationship Officer

Erica Bumpurs

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Executive Director of Student Health & Wellbeing

Erica St Amanze

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Graphics Design Specialist

Erika Lawrence

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Admin Coordinator for Student Involvement
Administrative Coordinator III

: Leadership & Service was born and raised in Huntsville, Texas.She received a bachelor's and Master's degree in Sociology. Erika has worked in the LSC Office, VPSA Office, and Dean of Students' Office before arriving at Student Involvement. Some of Erika's duties at work include tracking and maintaining all aspects of the budget, travel for students and staff, and assist as needed. Outside of the office, Erika enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Evelyn Hasouris-Turner

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Administrative Coordinator

Faith Miller

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Research Associate

Faruk Yildiz

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Engineering Technology Coordinator

Fawzi Noman

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IT AVP for Academic and Research Technologies

Foy Mills

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Professor, Agricultural Business

Frank Roberts

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Member of the Agriculture Alumni Association Board of Directors

Gabby Sauceda

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Program Specialist for Student Involvement
Specialist

: Leadership & Service, is initially from Angleton, Texas. She received her bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2018 from Sam Houston State University and joined the Leadership Initiatives team in fall of 2019. As a Program Specialist, Gabby oversees leadership development opportunities and is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. Additionally, she helps with student organizations and supervises our front desk student staff. Outside of the office, Gabby enjoys spending time with friends and family, attending concerts, and cuddling dogs. Gabby's biggest flex is that she has seen Harry Styles perform Only Angel, Fine Line, and Medicine live.

Gary Yancey

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Member of the Agriculture Alumni Association Board of Directors

Gene Roberts

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Associate Dean
Attorney Mediator Director / Education

Gene Roberts is an Associate Dean and the Director of Student Legal & Mediation Services. He has over 20 years of experience as counsel representing clients in litigated cases. Gene's philosophy-as a private attorney and as the full-time Director of SLMS-is to help individuals understand their rights and responsibilities, comprehend the complexities of the legal system, and develop a proactive and productive strategy for the situation they face. Gene is married with one son.

Gerald Kohers

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Member of the Council
NCAA Faculty Representative, College of Business Administration

Hillary Langley

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Member of Committee

Holly Miller

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Member of Committee

Iftekhar Basith

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Engineering
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Jacob Spradlin

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Director of Online Instructional Development and Support

Jake Whitco

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Video Producer

Jalene Potter

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Member of Committee

Janet Mullings

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Associate Dean, College of Criminal Justice
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Jay Coons

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Member of Committee

Jay Wilson

jw..@shsu.edu

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Senior Instructional Designer

JD Southern Methodist

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University ( Articles Editor, SMU Law Review President of the Student Bar Association Outstanding Male Graduate )

Jeff Brown

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Member of the Agriculture Alumni Association Board of Directors

Jeff Strawser

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Member of Committee

Jeffrey Harris - CMO

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Chief Marketing Officer
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Jenna Hutchison

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Instructional Designer

Jennifer Didier

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Member of Committee

Jessie Hobson

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Creative Services Coordinator

Jessie Lapin

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LMS Support Specialist

JoAnne Holly

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Budget Coordinator

Joe Amato

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Vice President of the Agriculture Alumni Association Board of Directors

Joe Muller

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Professor, Agricultural Engineering Technology

Joel Walker

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Member of Committee

Joellen Tipton

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Executive Director of Residence Life and Living - Learning Programs

Joey Robertson

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Member of Committee

Joey Slovacek

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Treasurer of the Agriculture Alumni Association Board of Directors

John Adams

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Director, Facilities Campus Services / Student Representatives
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John Harris

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Member of Committee

John Jordan

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Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
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Jonathan Breazeale

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Member of Committee

Jonathan Kinsey

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Director for Online Professional Learning

Jonathon Bryson

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Member of Committee

Jordan Hickerson

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Online Professional Learning Coordinator

Jose Santiago

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Member of Committee

Joshua Cooley

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Member of Committee

Joyce McCauley

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Member of Committee

JT Bounds

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Assistant Director

Juan Nunez

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Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
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Julie Hlozek

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Member of Committee

Jurg Gerber

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Member of Committee

Justin Vick

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Member of Committee
Student Advising and Mentoring Center

Kandi Tayebi

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Chairman of the Council

Kathy Chisum

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Senior Instructional Designer

Keith Coogler

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Lecturer, Engineering Technology

Kelly Byrd

ke..@shsu.edu

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Coordinator

Kelly Presley

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Marketing and Events Coordinator

Ken Hendrickson

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Dean of the Graduate School
Member of Committee

Kevin Leach

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Database Administrator

Kevin Morris

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Director, Public Safety Services
Member of Committee

Kevin Solorzano

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Technology Support Analyst I

Kimberly Bell

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Dean of Honors College
Member of Committee

Korbyn Breckon

kn..@shsu.edu

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Administrative Assistant, Agricultural Sciences & Engineering Technology

Kristie Franks

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Lecturer, Animal Science

Kristie Zientek

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Senior Instructional Designer

Kurt Jesswein

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Member of Committee

Kyle Stutts

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Associate Professor, Animal Science
Member of Committee

Lacey Price

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Ex - Officio Member
Member of Committee

Laura Burleson

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Member of Committee

Leslie Hale

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Instructional Designer

Lila Alvarado

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Member of the Council
Member of Committee

Linda James

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Member of Committee

Luzi Espinoza

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Budget Specialist

Mandy Jordan

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Research Associate

Marcy Beverly

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Professor, Animal Science

Mario Scates

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LMS Support Specialist

Mark Anderson

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Assistant Professor, Animal Science

Mark Tuttle

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Chairman and Vice Chairs
Chairman of Committee

Marsha Wilson

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Lecturer, Agricultural Business

Marvanisha Lewis

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Technology Support Analyst I

Matt Wagner

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Vice Chair of Committee

Maxwell Giddens

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Graphics Design Specialist

McCartney Johnson

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Member of Committee
Office of the President

Megan Buro

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Marketing Manager, Sam Houston Memorial Museum
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Melinda Miller

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Member of Committee

Mia Long Anderson

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Associate Dean, College of Arts and Media
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Michael Dewey - CTO

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Chief Technology Officer

Michael Hanson

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Director of Library Technical Services, Newton Gresham Library
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Michael Johnson

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Blackboard Administration Support

Michael Smeltzer

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Technology Support Analyst I

Michael Vaughn

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Member of Committee

Mikayla White

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Program Specialist
Program Specialist for Student Involvement

Mikayla White, Program Specialist for Student Involvement: Leadership & Service, is originally from Dayton, Texas. She received a bachelor's degree in Animal Science and is currently working on a master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Sam Houston State University. Mikayla began her higher education career with Student Involvement: Leadership & Service as a student employee in 2016, then transitioned into a full-time Academic Advising position at SHSU. Mikayla rejoined the Department of Leadership Initiatives in 2021 as a Program Specialist overseeing Service-Learning Programs and helping with student organizations. While not working, Mikayla enjoys movie/game nights and going on adventures with friends and family.