Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement Staff

Our staff members are here to serve the Maverick community and the University.

Communications Leadership and Support Staff

Yolanda Bevill
Vice President of Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement
817-272-7177
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Joe Carpenter
Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
817-272-3210
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Lee Coburn
Executive Director of Creative Services
817-272-5859
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Meghna Patel
Assistant Vice President of Marketing & Strategy
817-272-3589
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Lauren Bradfield
Assistant Director of Brand & Marketing
817-272-2808
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Maya Campfield
Project Coordinator
817-272-1169
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Lori-Lea Davis
Executive Assistant
817-272-2765
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Shunda Dixon
Communications Coordinator
817-272-3219
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Media Relations

Jeff Caplan
Director of Media Relations
817-272-7286
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Drew Davison
Assistant Director for Media Relations
817-272-3310
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Katherine Egan Bennett
Assistant Director of Research Communications
817-272-3348
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Cristal Gonzalez
Assistant Director for Media Relations
817-272-9845
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Brian Lopez
Assistant Director for Media Relations
817-272-3644
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Editorial Services

Jessica Bridges
Director of Editorial Services
817-272-5311
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Roxanna DeBenedetto
Assistant Director of Editorial Services
817-272-4597
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Ellie Schirm
Strategic Digital Content Coordinator
817-272-2906
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Internal Communications

Lora O’Riordan
Director of Internal Communications
817-272-7253
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Creative Services and Photography

Kevin Callahan
Production Coordinator
817-272-2403
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Randy Gentry
Assistant Director for Photography
817‑272‑6572
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Melissa George
Director of Design Services
817-272-2624
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Mike Tackett
Digital Services Director
817-272-0814
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Samantha Morales
Assistant Director for Marketing Design
817-272-9711
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QaVonte Williams
Assistant Art Director
817-272-2091
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Matt Lok
Photographer
817-272-9208
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Digital Engagement

Richard Schmitt
Digital Engagement Director
817-272-3858
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Crystal Branner
Senior Web Developer
817-272-2675
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Kausher Patel
Senior Digital Media Designer
817-272-2407
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Ryan Stankard
Digital Engagement Manager
817-272-2908
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Soffia Davidsdottir
Digital Engagement Coordinator
817-272-2907
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Multimedia

Jimmie Walker
Director of Multimedia
817-272-5780
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Braidon Clemence
Assistant Director of Multimedia
817-272-3200
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Travis Patten
Multimedia Producer
817-272-0052
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Herschel Heath
Multimedia Producer
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Social Media

Melanie Skiles
Social Media Coordinator
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