Who’s Who In DHRL?

A study guide for who an RA will potentially interact with within the department.

Dr. Rosanne Proite Director of Housing & Residential Life

Residence Life & Education Suite Staff

VacantAssociate Director of Residential Life and Education

Jayne McKenzieAdministrative Assistant II● Associate Director’s administrative assistant● Works with Student Staff Selection

Fun Facts:★ I am originally from England★ I have two daughters★ I have two fur babies (dogs)

Ben UnderwoodCoordinator, Housing Camps and Conferences and RA Selection

Fun Facts:★ I am a proud father of triplets★ I have traveled the world as an Air Force brat★ I am an avid cyclist & chef

Mackenzie KeenGraduate Assistant:Student Staff Selections

Fun Facts:★ I have a dog named Hannah who is 13 years old★ I just finished 3 years of being an RA★ Hawkwoman is my favorite superhero

Barbara ShenAdministrative Assistant II● Works with Living Learning Communities ● Works with Student Conduct scheduling

Fun Facts:★ I love crafting!★ Have 3 grown married children, 2 girls and 1 boy and 3 grandchildren.★ Have 2 fur babies, Pilot and Skye.★ My husband also works for Texas State.★ I come from a small town in Texas called Azle.★ Briefly lived in Las Cruces, NM and worked at New Mexico State

Housing Business Services Suite Staff

Margaret YackelCoordinator for Off-Campus Living Partnerships

Fun Facts:★ I’m an SWT/Texas State Alum★ Have worked my entire career, in all four areas, in Housing and

Residential Life at Texas State★ I am in my 28th year full-time at Texas State★ Texas Ranger Baseball fan★ Favorite TV Shows: Big Brother & Survivor

Terri Tresner Accountant I | Petty Cash Coordinator | Student Employment

Fun Facts:● I worked at Texas Parks & Wildlife for 16 years before joining Texas State in 2005● My little home town has bragging rights to one of the best barbecue places in Texas

“Luling City Market” and the annual “Watermelon Thump”

Housing Facilities Suite Staff

Kyle EstesAssociate Director of Housing Facilities & Services

Richard MedinaAssistant Director of Housing Facilities

& Services

John DoriaCustodial Supervisor

John HolcombMaintenance Supervisor

Steven SchmidtComputer Support Specialist

Fun Facts:★ I am from Canada ★ I like computers(duh)★ I met my wife online 20 years ago★ I like Harry Potter(I even have LEGOs in my office),

computer games, and Anime

Jessica Rodriguez Administrative Assistant I Keys Coordinator| Work Orders Coordinator

Housing Facilities Staff

Head Custodians in Housing & Residential Life

Head Maintenance Workers in Housing & Residential Life

Housing AdministrativeSuite Staff

Melissa JohnsonMarketing Coordinator

Fun Facts:★ I like to kayak★ I am a former Bobcat that never left San

Marcos when I graduated★ I love books

ADs, RDs, & Grads

Southside ProStaff

Eli Trenado Assistant Director for Student Staff

In charge of South Campus Communities: Lantana, Butler, Sterry, & Bobcat Village

Fun Facts:★ I have been to 26 countries around the world★ I have two bulldogs: Paddington & Remington★ I enjoy exercising & lifting heavy things★ I am literally torn between Dunkin & Starbucks

J.D. ChancellorResidence Director: Bobcat Village Apartments

Fun Facts:★ I am from Oklahoma★ I have a dog named Chimy; she’s an Australian

Shepherd- Poodle mix★ I enjoy playing softball★ I am a foodie and especially love sushi & ramen

Elizabeth HernandezAssistant Residence Director: Bobcat Village

Fun Facts:★ I love to explore new places and foods (I’ve eaten a guinea pig or 2 in Peru)★ I am from California, but I have never been surfing★ I enjoy outdoor activities, but can also get caught up with a good Netflix series

Aja Rodriguez

Residence Director: Butler Hall

Fun Facts:★ I am a recent 2016 SAHE Graduate★ Previously I was an HIV Prevention Counselor★ I am a yoga loving actress★ I have a passion for Social Justice★ Rufus is my pup; he’s a 10 yr. dachshund!

Cassie CathcartResidence Director:Lantana Hall

Fun Facts:★ I am a sister of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.★ #NerdLife <3: Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, DC Comic Books but

Marvel Movies, Game of Thrones, Star Trek (in that order)★ I love to travel (locally, nationally, internationally)★ I enjoy playing tennis, surfing, hiking, camping, backpacking, or just being

outdoors★ I’m from Durango, Colorado!

Whitney CaldwellResidence Director: Sterry Hall

Fun Facts:★ I love anything Disney related★ I like to binge watch random reality television shows★ I’ve only had a tattoo for 2 weeks

North Hills ProStaff

Raechel KepnerAssistant Director for Leadership Development

In charge of North Hills Communities: Arnold/ Smith, Chautauqua, Gaillardia, The College Inn, & Jackson Halls

Fun Facts:★ I am originally from Topeka, KS★ I have an adorable dog named Joey (Chihuahua mix)★ I enjoy Diet Coke

Rashad DavisResidence Director: Chautauqua Hall

Fun Facts:★ I was on the TV show “Impractical Jokers”★ I love Pokemon and Dragonball Z★ I am from Mississippi

Amy Rodriguez Residence Director: Gaillardia Hall

Fun Facts:★ I am an animal lover★ I enjoy staying active & playing sports★ I was born in Havana, Cuba, and was raised in Miami★ I enjoy practicing taekwondo, & kickboxing★ My favorite color is blue

Katie GuckianResidence Director: Jackson Hall Fun Facts:★ I am a PHD student in Developmental Education at Texas State University ★ I am from New Jersey★ I am obsessed with the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit★ My current obsession is Game of Thrones

Danielle WalkerResidence Director: The College Inn

Fun Facts:★ I just moved here from Maryland★ I love Netflix and Criminal Minds is my favorite show★ I have lived in four states:

○ NY, CA, MD, & TX

Michael Scott WilsonResidence Director: Arnold & Smith Halls

Fun Facts:★ I am a Master’s graduate of the Texas State SAHE program★ I love floating the river and have around 15 tubes★ I enjoy playing Xbox games (ask me for gamertag!) and the phone game “Vain Glory”★ I can’t wait for Football Season★ I have a corgi-mix puppy named Arrow!

West Area ProStaff

Pam JacobsAssistant Director for Student ConductIn charge of West Campus Communities: Blanco, Falls, Sayers, Angelina, & San Gabriel

Fun Facts:★ I am a single mom of two daughters★ I am from KY, but am approaching the point where I’ve lived in TX almost as long as I did KY★ I started working at Texas State in 2005★ I have four cats (one of them is a tripod) and one dog★ My favorite TV shows/movies are: Hallmark movies and mysteries, and the Incredible Dr .Pol

Rachel RandlesResidence Director: Blanco Hall

Fun Facts:★ I am from Kansas★ I have a chug named Quinn★ I love coffee and mexican food

Luis RoblesAssistant Residence Director: Blanco Hall

Fun Facts:★ I received my Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice★ I was an NCAA Football student-athlete★ My favorite TV show is How I Met Your Mother (and I love the series finales)★ I am a sports fanatic #FlyEaglesFly #ThunderUp

Fred DillardResidence Director: Sayers Hall

Fun Facts:★ I have an Australian Shepherd-Poodle named Charley!★ I am from Arkansas★ I have lived in the following states:

○ AR, MO, GA, & TX

LLC: Pre-Nursing & STEM

Keri AxelrodResidence Director: Falls Hall Fun Facts:★ I am from Cleveland, OH★ I am 27 years old and still have never paid rent (I have worked

as an RA, GRD, and RD)★ I love to travel and try to go somewhere new every year

LLC: Future Teachers

LeAnna WillisResidence Director: Angelina Hall

Fun Facts:★ I have a yorkie named Momo★ I love gaming, D&D, & board games★ I was born and lived on the east coast my whole life before

Texas State

Jake SloanResidence Director: San Gabriel Hall

Fun Facts:★ I hiked for a week on the Ozark Trail★ I earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mizzou★ I hiked to Camp Muir on Mt. Rainer in Seattle this summer★ I’m a big Game of Thrones fan (both the books and the show)

Victoria (Tori) CarrilloConduct Graduate Assistant

Fun Facts:★ I graduated from UTSA in 2012 with a BA in Psychology★ I worked as a bartender, bookseller, banker and more★ I love to read and write book reviews in my spare time★ I enjoy painting, drawing, and other crafts★ I love football (Saints and a Texans fan)

Central ProStaff

Ted IngwersenAssistant Director for Learning Communities

In charge of Central Campus Communities: Beretta, Brogdon, Laurel, Retama, & Tower

Fun Facts:★ I’m a Bobcat! I have two degrees from Texas State, and I’m working

on a third. ★ I’ve worked in residence life for 19 years.★ My favorite TV shows are Survivor, The Leftovers, Game of Thrones★ I enjoy travel and long, romantic walks on the beach

Briyanna JenkinsResidence Director: The Tower Hall

Fun Facts:★ My hometown is Lake Mary, FL★ My guilty pleasure is anything Beyoncé related★ My favorite food is macaroni and cheese★ I used to dance professionally as a teenager★ I was best friends with Princess Tiana at Disney World

LLCs: Business, Journalism/ Mass Communication, Pre-Med/ Pre-Dent, & Psychology

Jordan SchwabauerResidence Director: Beretta & Brogdon Halls

Fun Facts:★ I was raised in St. Louis, MO★ I love to cook and do yoga★ I volunteer at PAWS Animal Shelter★ I made a podcast with my husband (this photo is from our website)

LLC: Residential College

Harmony HughesResidence Director:Laurel & Retama Halls

Fun Facts:★ I have worked in Housing since January 2008; THIS WILL

BE MY 10th YEAR, YA’LL!★ I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Music

Education with a vocal emphasis from APSU★ I love my pup named Barqs! She’s a 2 year old

Australian- Shepherd & Catahoula mix★ I have lived in 7 states:

○ KY, MS, TN, FL, RI, CA, & TX

LLCs: Acting, Honors House, Musical Theater, Science Pipeline, Sound Recording Technology, & Terry Scholars

Alexis LubbersLiving Learning Communities Graduate Assistant

Fun Facts:★ My favorite animal is a jellyfish★ I received my undergraduate degree in Cellular & Molecular Biochemistry

from UTEP★ I am left handed

LLCs: Business, Future Teachers, Journalism/ Mass Communication, Pre-Med/ Pre-Dent, Pre-Nursing, Psychology & STEM

Southwest ProStaff

Nina PereiraAssistant Director for ProStaff Recruitment and Training

In charge of Southwest Campus Communities: Bexar, Elliott, San Jacinto, & San Marcos

Fun Facts:★ I supervise 4 RDs in my area★ I have lived in 4 states★ I have 4 brothers★ I have 4 kids

Reba FuggsResidence Director: San Marcos HallFun Facts:★ I love cooking and eating★ My dog’s name is Koda Bear. He’s a Shiba Inu★ Ran the Olympic torch- Salt Lake City 2002★ I am a doctoral student!

Louis EdwardsResidence Director: Elliott Hall

Fun Facts:★ I teach cardio classes at the Rec Center★ I play the saxophone★ I brunched my way through 2015

Lori GonzalesResidence Director: Bexar HallFun Facts:★ ★ ★

Chelsea TitusResidence Director: San Jacinto Hall

Fun Facts:★ I am from Maryland★ I have a pup and her name is Miley★ I have an identical twin sister★ Coffee is LIFE★ I love to travel and go on new adventures

Who’s Who At Texas State

University?A study guide for who an RA will potentially interact with within the university.

Dr. Denise A. TrauthPresident of Texas State University

Dr. Joanne SmithVice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Margarita M. ArellanoAssociate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students