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Who’s Who In DHRL?
A study guide for who an RA will potentially interact with within the department.
Jayne McKenzieAdministrative Assistant II● Associate Director’s administrative assistant● Works with Student Staff Selection
Fun Facts:★ I am originally from England★ I have two daughters★ I have two fur babies (dogs)
Ben UnderwoodCoordinator, Housing Camps and Conferences and RA Selection
Fun Facts:★ I am a proud father of triplets★ I have traveled the world as an Air Force brat★ I am an avid cyclist & chef
Mackenzie KeenGraduate Assistant:Student Staff Selections
Fun Facts:★ I have a dog named Hannah who is 13 years old★ I just finished 3 years of being an RA★ Hawkwoman is my favorite superhero
Barbara ShenAdministrative Assistant II● Works with Living Learning Communities ● Works with Student Conduct scheduling
Fun Facts:★ I love crafting!★ Have 3 grown married children, 2 girls and 1 boy and 3 grandchildren.★ Have 2 fur babies, Pilot and Skye.★ My husband also works for Texas State.★ I come from a small town in Texas called Azle.★ Briefly lived in Las Cruces, NM and worked at New Mexico State
Margaret YackelCoordinator for Off-Campus Living Partnerships
Fun Facts:★ I’m an SWT/Texas State Alum★ Have worked my entire career, in all four areas, in Housing and
Residential Life at Texas State★ I am in my 28th year full-time at Texas State★ Texas Ranger Baseball fan★ Favorite TV Shows: Big Brother & Survivor
Terri Tresner Accountant I | Petty Cash Coordinator | Student Employment
Fun Facts:● I worked at Texas Parks & Wildlife for 16 years before joining Texas State in 2005● My little home town has bragging rights to one of the best barbecue places in Texas
“Luling City Market” and the annual “Watermelon Thump”
Steven SchmidtComputer Support Specialist
Fun Facts:★ I am from Canada ★ I like computers(duh)★ I met my wife online 20 years ago★ I like Harry Potter(I even have LEGOs in my office),
computer games, and Anime
Melissa JohnsonMarketing Coordinator
Fun Facts:★ I like to kayak★ I am a former Bobcat that never left San
Marcos when I graduated★ I love books
Eli Trenado Assistant Director for Student Staff
In charge of South Campus Communities: Lantana, Butler, Sterry, & Bobcat Village
Fun Facts:★ I have been to 26 countries around the world★ I have two bulldogs: Paddington & Remington★ I enjoy exercising & lifting heavy things★ I am literally torn between Dunkin & Starbucks
J.D. ChancellorResidence Director: Bobcat Village Apartments
Fun Facts:★ I am from Oklahoma★ I have a dog named Chimy; she’s an Australian
Shepherd- Poodle mix★ I enjoy playing softball★ I am a foodie and especially love sushi & ramen
Elizabeth HernandezAssistant Residence Director: Bobcat Village
Fun Facts:★ I love to explore new places and foods (I’ve eaten a guinea pig or 2 in Peru)★ I am from California, but I have never been surfing★ I enjoy outdoor activities, but can also get caught up with a good Netflix series
Aja Rodriguez
Residence Director: Butler Hall
Fun Facts:★ I am a recent 2016 SAHE Graduate★ Previously I was an HIV Prevention Counselor★ I am a yoga loving actress★ I have a passion for Social Justice★ Rufus is my pup; he’s a 10 yr. dachshund!
Cassie CathcartResidence Director:Lantana Hall
Fun Facts:★ I am a sister of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.★ #NerdLife <3: Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, DC Comic Books but
Marvel Movies, Game of Thrones, Star Trek (in that order)★ I love to travel (locally, nationally, internationally)★ I enjoy playing tennis, surfing, hiking, camping, backpacking, or just being
outdoors★ I’m from Durango, Colorado!
Whitney CaldwellResidence Director: Sterry Hall
Fun Facts:★ I love anything Disney related★ I like to binge watch random reality television shows★ I’ve only had a tattoo for 2 weeks
Raechel KepnerAssistant Director for Leadership Development
In charge of North Hills Communities: Arnold/ Smith, Chautauqua, Gaillardia, The College Inn, & Jackson Halls
Fun Facts:★ I am originally from Topeka, KS★ I have an adorable dog named Joey (Chihuahua mix)★ I enjoy Diet Coke
Rashad DavisResidence Director: Chautauqua Hall
Fun Facts:★ I was on the TV show “Impractical Jokers”★ I love Pokemon and Dragonball Z★ I am from Mississippi
Amy Rodriguez Residence Director: Gaillardia Hall
Fun Facts:★ I am an animal lover★ I enjoy staying active & playing sports★ I was born in Havana, Cuba, and was raised in Miami★ I enjoy practicing taekwondo, & kickboxing★ My favorite color is blue
Katie GuckianResidence Director: Jackson Hall Fun Facts:★ I am a PHD student in Developmental Education at Texas State University ★ I am from New Jersey★ I am obsessed with the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit★ My current obsession is Game of Thrones
Danielle WalkerResidence Director: The College Inn
Fun Facts:★ I just moved here from Maryland★ I love Netflix and Criminal Minds is my favorite show★ I have lived in four states:
○ NY, CA, MD, & TX
Michael Scott WilsonResidence Director: Arnold & Smith Halls
Fun Facts:★ I am a Master’s graduate of the Texas State SAHE program★ I love floating the river and have around 15 tubes★ I enjoy playing Xbox games (ask me for gamertag!) and the phone game “Vain Glory”★ I can’t wait for Football Season★ I have a corgi-mix puppy named Arrow!
Pam JacobsAssistant Director for Student ConductIn charge of West Campus Communities: Blanco, Falls, Sayers, Angelina, & San Gabriel
Fun Facts:★ I am a single mom of two daughters★ I am from KY, but am approaching the point where I’ve lived in TX almost as long as I did KY★ I started working at Texas State in 2005★ I have four cats (one of them is a tripod) and one dog★ My favorite TV shows/movies are: Hallmark movies and mysteries, and the Incredible Dr .Pol
Rachel RandlesResidence Director: Blanco Hall
Fun Facts:★ I am from Kansas★ I have a chug named Quinn★ I love coffee and mexican food
Luis RoblesAssistant Residence Director: Blanco Hall
Fun Facts:★ I received my Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice★ I was an NCAA Football student-athlete★ My favorite TV show is How I Met Your Mother (and I love the series finales)★ I am a sports fanatic #FlyEaglesFly #ThunderUp
Fred DillardResidence Director: Sayers Hall
Fun Facts:★ I have an Australian Shepherd-Poodle named Charley!★ I am from Arkansas★ I have lived in the following states:
○ AR, MO, GA, & TX
LLC: Pre-Nursing & STEM
Keri AxelrodResidence Director: Falls Hall Fun Facts:★ I am from Cleveland, OH★ I am 27 years old and still have never paid rent (I have worked
as an RA, GRD, and RD)★ I love to travel and try to go somewhere new every year
LLC: Future Teachers
LeAnna WillisResidence Director: Angelina Hall
Fun Facts:★ I have a yorkie named Momo★ I love gaming, D&D, & board games★ I was born and lived on the east coast my whole life before
Texas State
Jake SloanResidence Director: San Gabriel Hall
Fun Facts:★ I hiked for a week on the Ozark Trail★ I earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mizzou★ I hiked to Camp Muir on Mt. Rainer in Seattle this summer★ I’m a big Game of Thrones fan (both the books and the show)
Victoria (Tori) CarrilloConduct Graduate Assistant
Fun Facts:★ I graduated from UTSA in 2012 with a BA in Psychology★ I worked as a bartender, bookseller, banker and more★ I love to read and write book reviews in my spare time★ I enjoy painting, drawing, and other crafts★ I love football (Saints and a Texans fan)
Ted IngwersenAssistant Director for Learning Communities
In charge of Central Campus Communities: Beretta, Brogdon, Laurel, Retama, & Tower
Fun Facts:★ I’m a Bobcat! I have two degrees from Texas State, and I’m working
on a third. ★ I’ve worked in residence life for 19 years.★ My favorite TV shows are Survivor, The Leftovers, Game of Thrones★ I enjoy travel and long, romantic walks on the beach
Briyanna JenkinsResidence Director: The Tower Hall
Fun Facts:★ My hometown is Lake Mary, FL★ My guilty pleasure is anything Beyoncé related★ My favorite food is macaroni and cheese★ I used to dance professionally as a teenager★ I was best friends with Princess Tiana at Disney World
LLCs: Business, Journalism/ Mass Communication, Pre-Med/ Pre-Dent, & Psychology
Jordan SchwabauerResidence Director: Beretta & Brogdon Halls
Fun Facts:★ I was raised in St. Louis, MO★ I love to cook and do yoga★ I volunteer at PAWS Animal Shelter★ I made a podcast with my husband (this photo is from our website)
LLC: Residential College
Harmony HughesResidence Director:Laurel & Retama Halls
Fun Facts:★ I have worked in Housing since January 2008; THIS WILL
BE MY 10th YEAR, YA’LL!★ I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Music
Education with a vocal emphasis from APSU★ I love my pup named Barqs! She’s a 2 year old
Australian- Shepherd & Catahoula mix★ I have lived in 7 states:
○ KY, MS, TN, FL, RI, CA, & TX
LLCs: Acting, Honors House, Musical Theater, Science Pipeline, Sound Recording Technology, & Terry Scholars
Alexis LubbersLiving Learning Communities Graduate Assistant
Fun Facts:★ My favorite animal is a jellyfish★ I received my undergraduate degree in Cellular & Molecular Biochemistry
from UTEP★ I am left handed
LLCs: Business, Future Teachers, Journalism/ Mass Communication, Pre-Med/ Pre-Dent, Pre-Nursing, Psychology & STEM
Nina PereiraAssistant Director for ProStaff Recruitment and Training
In charge of Southwest Campus Communities: Bexar, Elliott, San Jacinto, & San Marcos
Fun Facts:★ I supervise 4 RDs in my area★ I have lived in 4 states★ I have 4 brothers★ I have 4 kids
Reba FuggsResidence Director: San Marcos HallFun Facts:★ I love cooking and eating★ My dog’s name is Koda Bear. He’s a Shiba Inu★ Ran the Olympic torch- Salt Lake City 2002★ I am a doctoral student!
Louis EdwardsResidence Director: Elliott Hall
Fun Facts:★ I teach cardio classes at the Rec Center★ I play the saxophone★ I brunched my way through 2015
Chelsea TitusResidence Director: San Jacinto Hall
Fun Facts:★ I am from Maryland★ I have a pup and her name is Miley★ I have an identical twin sister★ Coffee is LIFE★ I love to travel and go on new adventures
Who’s Who At Texas State
University?A study guide for who an RA will potentially interact with within the university.