About Us

Mission


The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports and fosters scholarship, research, and innovation to encourage life-long learning of the faculty and staff, enhance the educational experience of students, and provide service and benefit to the community.


Vision


Positive impact through scholarly and creative accomplishments.


Chad Hargrave

Chad Hargrave
Vice President for Research and Strategic Partnerships & Chief Research Officer
 

Brian Loft

Brian Loft
Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs
 

Autumn Smith-Herron

Autumn Smith-Herron
Director of Innovative & Collaborative Programs and Centers
 

Clayton Cottle

Clayton Cottle
Director of Research & Sponsored Programs
 

Jonathan Thomas

Jonathan Thomas
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Technology Transfer
 

Ossiel Olivares

Ossiel Olivares
Coordinator for Proposal Development
 

Brynn Biggs

Brynn Biggs
Coodinator for Proposal Development
 

Matthew Light

Matthew Light
Coordinator for Proposal Development
 

Stephen Cleveland

Stephen Cleveland
Research Coordinator
 

Jackie Eshbaugh

Jackie Eshbaugh
Research Coordinator
 

Samantha Holifield

Samantha Holifield
Research Coordinator
 

Kristy Stapleton

Kristy Stapleton
Research Coordinator
 

Sharla Miles

Sharla Miles
Research Ethics and Compliance Specialist
 

Edward Tivador

Edward Tivador
Science Annex Manager
 

Chloe Alvarez

Chloe Alvarez
Student Assistant

Ethan Bartlow

Ethan Bartlow
Student Assistant

Chad Hargrave

Chad Hargrave
Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs & Chief Research Officer
 

Jonathan Thomas

Jonathan Thomas
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Technology Transfer
 

Rachelle Smith

Rachelle Smith
Analytical Lab Manager
 

Jessy Smith

Jessy Smith
Lab Technician
 

Ashley Morgan-Olvera

Ashley Morgan-Olvera
Director of Research Laboratories & Outreach
 

Kylee Kleiner

Kylee Kleiner
Research Biologist
 

Brent Rahlwes

Brent Rahlwes
Staff Laboratory Assistant
 

Briana Kelnhofer

Briana Kelnhofer
Staff Laboratory Assistant
 

Ramon Castaneda

Ramon Castaneda
Student Assistant (Analytical Lab)

Cate Schmieg

Cate Schmieg
Student Assistant (Analytical Lab)

Candy Prater

Candy Prater
Assistant to Vice President of Research and Strategic Partnerships
 

Katie Reese

Katie Reese
Administrative Assistant
 

Tiffany Sample

Tiffany Sample
Student Assistant - External Partners