Industry Collaborators

Kelly Jones, Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Agriculture, West Texas A&M University

Mindy Brashears, Ph.D.

Professor of Food Safety & Public Health, Texas Tech University

Travis O'Quinn, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Kansas State University

Mark Miller, Ph.D.

Professor, Texas Tech University

Gretchen Mafi, Ph.D.

Professor, Boulware Endowed Chair, Oklahoma State University

Loni Lucherk, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Animal Science, West Texas A&M University

Dale Worner, Ph.D.

Professor & Cargill Endowed Professor, Department of Animal & Food Science, Texas Tech University

Jodie Pitcock

Poultry & Livestock Training Coordinator, USDA Marketing Services

Brian Welch

Agriculture Teacher, Madisonville North Hopkins High School

Bill McKinley

B.S. Horticulture/Greenhouse Production, M.Ag. Floriculture, AIFD, CFD, ICPF, Instructional Professor/Benz Endowed Chair Emeritus, Department of Horticulture, Texas A&M University

Vonda LaFever

AIFD, PFCI, CFD, Owner of Flower Clique

Janet Gallagher

AIFD, CFD, Floral Designer at Designs by Janet, Floral Instructor at Kishwaukee College

John Hosek

B.S. Engineering, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA, CF, President of Surrounding Events & Floral

Renee Tucci

AIFD, AAF, PFCI, Freelance Educator & Designer at Renee Tucci Creative, LLC

Ken Norman

B.A. Interior Design, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, Business Owner & Floral Designer at Floral Inspirations

Craig LeSchack

Director of Conservation Operations, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Tom Moorman, Ph.D.

Retired Chief Scientist, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Nick Wiley

Chief Operating Officer, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Brittany Backus, Ph.D.

Animal and Food Science Research Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University

Darren Hudson, Ph.D.

Combest Endowed Chair for Agriculture Competitiveness & Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Texas Tech University

Sydney Reese, Ph.D.

Director of Research, Development, Performance & Sustainability, Prime Pursuits

Tracy Woods

Chief Genetics Officer, 44 Farms

Brian Rogers, Ph.D.

Rancher/Owner, BCR Ventures

David Volleman

Farm Manager, Volleman's Family Farm

Randall Hust

Construction Technology Instructor & OSHA Authorized Trainer. Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center

Jenna Barber, DVM

Swann Animal Clinic, Amarillo, TX

Steve Kennedy, DVM

Partner/Owner, Muleshoe Animal Clinic, Muleshoe, TX

Kelly Attebury

Resource Soil Scientist, USDA NRCS

Brandt Underwood

Conservation Agronomist, USDA NRCS

Kyla Hamilton

Owner, Hamilton Farms

Katie Lewis

Associate Professor of Soil Chemistry & Fertility, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas Tech University

Dennis Brezina

Soil Health Specialist, USDA NRCS

John Sackett

Resource Soil Scientist, USDA NRCS

Joseph Burke

Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Tech University

Dana Porter

Research & Extension Agricultural Engineer, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Rodney Schronk

Owner & President, Schronk Custom Ag, LTD.

Darrel Andrews

Assistant Director, Environmental Region, Tarrant Regional Water District

Kyle Wright

State Water Quality Specialist, USDA NRCS

Joey Young, Ph.D.

PhD in Horticulture (Turfgrass Science), Texas Tech University

Brandon Carr

Plant Materials Center Manager, USDA NRCS

Manuel De Leon

State Wildlife Biologist, USDA NRCS

Matt Pruner

Wildlife Biologist, USDA NRCS

Rafael Aldrich

Range Management Specialist, USDA NRCS

Ben Weinheimer

President & CEO, Texas Cattle Feeders Association

Rick Harrell

Resource Team Leader, USDA NRCS

Jennifer Farber

Science Teacher, Lubbock ISD

Nancy Picken

Science Teacher, Lubbock ISD

Pete Stracener

Chairperson, Industrial Technology Dept., Program Coordinator & Professor of Welding Technology, South Plains College

Mary Jo Emrick

Tech V Welder/Inspector, AWS, CWI/CWE, University of Texas

Brandon Whatley

Department Chair, Welding Professor, Austin Community College

Ryan Rathmann, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Livestock Judging Coach, Texas Tech University

Angelina Bencomo, Ph.D.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Child Development Lab Director and Teacher, Jefferson High School

Laura Stephens

Cosmetology Instructor, Monterey High School

Tyler Wille

Food Science Teacher

Merranda Romero Marin, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Professor New Mexico State University

Esther Devall, Ph.D.

Child and Family Development Professor Emeritus, New Mexico State University

Maria DeLeon

Social Worker, Early Intervention Specialist Early Childhood Intervention

Laura Hon, M.Ed.

Educational Diagnostician, Monterey High School

Courtney Luoma

Certified Nurse Midwife, Private Physician Practice

Shanna Cloyd

Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Owner/Founder of Anthus and Languishing Undone Birth Services

Dr. Desiree Alexander

Founder & CEO, Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC

Kelli Whicker

4th Grade ELAR Teacher

Sydney Scott

1st Grade Teacher

Carlos Cardenas

Agricultural Science Teacher

Erika Howard

7th & 8th Grade, Middle School Elective Teacher

Cherish Pipkins, M.Ed

Principal, Rolling Hills Elementary School

Emilia Garcia

Pre-K Teacher

Frances Enriquez

2nd Grade Teacher

Whitney Wilson

FCS Teacher

Janna Brendle, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University

BreAnne McCleskey

Masters in Special Education

Rebecca Rampy

Technology Teacher

Carol Alonzo

Instructor, Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center

Andres Nevarez, Ph.D.

Post-Doctoral Researcher

William Blackburn, M.S.-Biology

Department Chair - Life Sciences, Tarrant County College, Trinity River

Leon Deutsch RMA, M.ED., BS

Registered Medical Assistant and Medical Assisting Instructor

Miguel Gonzalez

Registered Medical Assistant, Tarrant County College

Megan Thoen, Ph.D.

Director, Psychology Clinic

Angie Lane

Director of Hospice Services for the West Texas Rehab Center, West Texas Rehab Center

Michelle LaFave

Physical Therapist, Forward Physical Therapy

Ashley Schroeder

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Nanor Kechichian, MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner, Community Medicine Inc.

Linda Barrientos

Sr. Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, Covenant Hospital

Jean-Michel Brismee, P.T. S.C.D.

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University

Eric Sobolewski

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University

Alison R. Chapa, O.T.R.

Occupational Therapist, Covenant Medical Center

Henry Colindres, C.M.I.

Interpreter Services Supervisor, Covenant Medical System

Damini Desai, M.S. C.G.C.

Certified Genetic Counselor, Covenant Medical System

Kenn A. Freedman, M.D. Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University

Lindsey Kennelly, R.T.

Mammography Technologist & Manager, Covenant Medical Center

Mike McKaskle, D.P.T.

Physcial Therapist, Wellness Today

Natalie Ramello, H.D. M.S.W.

Regional Director of Compliance, Privacy and Risk Management, Covenant Medical Center

Shena Smith, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist, Covenant Medical System

David Wise

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