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
Vice President for Research and Strategic Partnerships & Chief Research Officer
 
Brian Loft
Associate Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs
 
Autumn Smith-Herron
Director of Innovative & Collaborative Programs and Centers
 
Clayton Cottle
Director of Research & Sponsored Programs
 
Jonathan Thomas
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Technology Transfer
 
Ossiel Olivares
Coordinator for Proposal Development
 
Brynn Biggs
Coodinator for Proposal Development
 
Matthew Light
Coordinator for Proposal Development
 
Stephen Cleveland
Research Coordinator
 
Jackie Eshbaugh
Research Coordinator
 
Samantha Holifield
Research Coordinator
 
Kristy Stapleton
Research Coordinator
 
Sharla Miles
Research Ethics and Compliance Specialist
 
Edward Tivador
Science Annex Manager
 
Chloe Alvarez
Student Assistant
Ethan Bartlow
Student Assistant
Chad Hargrave
Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs & Chief Research Officer
 
Jonathan Thomas
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Technology Transfer
 
Rachelle Smith
Analytical Lab Manager
 
Jessy Smith
Lab Technician
 
Ashley Morgan-Olvera
Director of Research Laboratories & Outreach
 
Kylee Kleiner
Research Biologist
 
Brent Rahlwes
Staff Laboratory Assistant
 
Briana Kelnhofer
Staff Laboratory Assistant
 
Ramon Castaneda
Student Assistant (Analytical Lab)
Cate Schmieg
Student Assistant (Analytical Lab)
Candy Prater
Assistant to Vice President of Research and Strategic Partnerships
 
Katie Reese
Administrative Assistant
 
Tiffany Sample
Student Assistant - External Partners