Chief Financial Officer, Central

My position includes…

Overseeing all financial aspects of the UT Foundation and developing strategy & initiatives, which help accomplish the organization’s corporate goals.

To understand what I do, you must understand…

My role is not just dollars and cents…Maintaining and developing relationships with all stakeholders is more crucial for success.

I advance the mission of the university by…

Advancing the Foundation to become more revenue independent and ensuring the Foundation maintains the necessary fiduciary and fiscal controls to instill philanthropic confidence across all the University’s constituency.

As a kid I wanted to be…

Truck driver from Smokey and the Bandit.

If I was gifted with a secret power, it would be…

To slow time so my kids could stay little longer.

My bucket list includes…

Retire on a lake with a boat.

My personal motto is…

“Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell ‘em certainly, I can! Then get busy and find out how to do it.” – T. Roosevelt

My theme song is…

“Barefoot Blue Jean Night” – Jake Owen

The best piece of advice I ever received was…

Treat all coworkers and colleagues as I would want to be treated and always say good morning and goodnight. Advice from my Grandfather.

Few know that I…

Love to waterski and thoroughly enjoy ice-cold sweet tea.