Organizational Units
Internal Units That Power TEES ResearchExplore and contact the organizational units that support research, operations, administration and strategic initiatives across TEES.
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station is built to support innovators who are ready to make a real impact through research and education. TEES is comprised of multiple internal teams prepared to address any questions you may have. Whatever your challenge, we’re here to help you engineer a difference.
For faculty and staff within the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and the College of Engineering, our intranet serves as a central hub for tools, resources, and key policies. External visitors will find contact details and communication options for each organizational unit below.
Conferences and Events
Our team provides professional event planning services to Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and the College of Engineering, assisting with all facets of conferences, banquets, receptions, visits, workshops, symposiums, summits, meetings, and more.
Steven Begnaud
Director, Workforce Development Conferences and Events
Workforce Development • Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
Contracts
We contribute to research success by handling contract requests, providing contract information, and offering the necessary resources and expertise to support contract compliance.
Marcie Avery
Director, Contracts
TEES Contracts • Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
- mavery@tamu.edu
- 979-458-8976
Engineering Research Office
Our office supports faculty, staff and students with a streamlined structure that guides the processes and practices needed to manage complex and multidisciplinary research projects.
Rebecca Marianno
Executive Director, Engineering Research Office
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
- rmarianno@tamu.edu
- 979-845-0103
Ethics and Compliance
We provide guidance and promote a culture of compliance with applicable federal and state laws, and Texas A&M University System policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
Deidra White
Director, Ethics and Compliance
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
- dbwhite@tamu.edu
- 979-458-9017
Fiscal
Our team delivers innovative and efficient financial management, meeting the current needs of our research community and ensuring the long-term fiscal sustainability of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES).
Jane Zhou
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Management
Chief Financial Officer
TEES Fiscal Office • Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
- janezhou@tamu.edu
- 979-458-8992
Information Technology
We provide the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and the College of Engineering with the information technology services and infrastructure for their research, advanced educational systems, and economic development.
Casey Bryan
Chief Information Officer
TEES Information Technology • Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
- casey.bryan@tamu.edu
- 979-458-6840
Marketing and Communications
We develop and execute marketing and communications strategies for initiatives and campaigns related to Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University System, and the College of Engineering.
Barbara Mendoza
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications
Engineering Communications Group • Texas A&M University
- bmendoza@tamu.edu
- 979-458-6811
Operations
Our team assists with day-to-day compliance of research and administrative policies for facilities and space, safety, youth programs, and general operations.
Nicole Pottberg
Assistant Chief Operating Officer
Engineering Operations Office • Texas A&M University
- n-pottberg@tamu.edu
- 979-458-7698
Payroll
We administer payroll and taxes for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), Texas A&M University, and the College of Engineering.
Christina Lugo
Manager, Payroll
Engineering Payroll • Texas A&M University
- c-lugo@tamu.edu
- 979-458-7492
People Office
Our team members offer high-quality service, resources, and counsel to the employees and retirees of Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), Texas A&M University, and the College of Engineering.
Melissa Thallemer
Chief People Officer
Engineering Human Resources • Texas A&M University
Research Compliance
We help ensure compliance with federal and state laws, system policies and regulations, and university/agency rules and procedures, including export controls, research security, financial conflicts of interest, and responsible conduct of research.
Amber Oehlke
Director, Research Compliance
Research Compliance • Texas A&M University
- aoehlke@tamu.edu
- 979-458-9016
Research Services
We contribute to research success by providing proposal development, program management, compliance oversight, and administrative support that helps researchers, departments, centers and consortiums achieve their research goals.
Vicki Marvin
Director, Research Services
TEES Research Services • Texas A&M Engineering
- vmarvin@tamu.edu
- 979-458-9023
Workforce Development
We help create and coordinate global opportunities to help engineering professionals build their skills, support people training or retraining for emerging engineering fields, and engage PK–college educators and students to inspire the next generation.
Cindy Lawley
Associate Agency Director, Workforce Development and Regional Divisions
Office of the Chancellor • Texas A&M University System
- clawley@tamu.edu
- 979-845-4932