Conference Chair

Carrie Phillips

Director of University Marketing and Communication

Arkansas Tech University

Program Chair

Ethan Rule 

University Marketing Director 

University of New Mexico

Volunteer Chair

Annie Carter

Parents' Association Liaison & Director of Community Events

Greenhill School

Awards Chair

Baleigh McCoin

Director of Development

Texas A&M University—Commerce

Sponsorship Co-Chairs

Ryan Wallace

Director of Development

Texas State University

Sarah Hamilton

Doctoral Assistant—VP of Student Affairs

Texas A&M University

Attendee Engagement Chair

Julie Simpson

Associate Director, Facilities and Special Events 

University of Arkansas

Speaker Engagement Chair

Claudia Taylor

Director of Regional Programming

University of North Texas 

Finance Chair

Kristen Bennett

Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Trinity Valley Community College

Registration Co-Chairs

Amy Bassham

Executive Assistant to the President

Texas A&M University—Commerce

Rebecca Galves

Director of Alumni Relations

New Mexico State University

Marketing Chair

Felisha Weaver

Director of Publications and Creative Services 

Arkansas Tech University

Photography Chair

Brittany Gryder

Photographer

Texas A&M University—Commerce 

AV Chair

Aaron Wallis

Assistant Director of Digital and Social Media 

Southern Arkansas University

Communications Co-Chairs 

Tisha Arnold 

Public Information Officer

University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

Todd Clark

Director of Digital Creative Media 

Arkansas State University

Scholarship Chair

Jeff Spoeri

Associate Vice President for University Advancement

Lamar University

Keynote Chair

Cami Geisman

Vice President for Marketing and Communication

University of Louisiana System 

Track Chair: Advancement Services 

Amber Countis 

Director of Donor Relations 

Texas A&M University—Commerce 

Track Chair: Alumni Relations

Mary Kay Cooper

Director of Alumni Affairs 

Texas A&M University 

Track Co-Chairs: Annual Giving

Adrian Matthys

Director of Annual Giving Programs

University of Texas 

Rebecca Nievar

Coordinator of Annual Giving

The University of Tulsa 

Track Chair: Communications 

Jeanne Spreier

Marketing Communications Manager

University of Texas at Dallas 

Track Chair: Community Colleges 

Chandler Leboeuf

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

Fletcher Technical Community College 

Track Chair: Corporate and Foundation Relations

Jesse Pisors 

Vice President for Advancement and External Relations 

University of Houston—Victoria 

Track Chair: Development and Major Gifts 

Ethan Rule 

University Marketing Director 

University of New Mexico

Track Chair: Donor Relations

Jenni Clark

Stewardship Communication Manager

Southern Methodist University

Track Chair: Estate and Planned Giving

Ray Garvin

Senior Director of Strategic Giving 

Texas A&M University—Commerce 

Track Chair: Executive Track

Jeff Spoeri

Associate Vice President for University Advancement

Lamar University

Track Chair: Marketing 

Katie Williams

Program Planning Officer, Alumni Relations

The University of New Mexico 

Track Chair: Medical Advancement

Patrick O’Hara 

Senior Associate Vice President of Development

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 

Track Chair: Opportunity and Inclusion

Adora Curry 

Advancement Marketing Manager

Pulaski Technical College 

Track Chair: Social Media & Web 

Ethan Rule

University Marketing Director 

University of New Mexico

Track Chair: Student and Young Alumni 

Jacky Briseño

Student Philanthropy Coordinator 

Texas A&M International University

Track Chair: Working with Academics 

Christina Smith 

Director of Development

University of Arkansas for Medical Services (UAMS)

Track Chair: New to Educational Advancement Preconference 

Jeffrey McLain

Senior Director of Gift Planning

Texas A&M University—Kingsville 

Track Chair: Women’s Leadership Preconference

Brandy Jackson

Associate Vice Chancellor 

University of Arkansas