Scott Cooksey
Scott Cooksey has served as Director of Development and External Relations for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources since 1997. Prior to joining Texas Tech, he was director of development for a large non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia. Before beginning his development career in 1991, he had a successful tenure in sales and retail.
He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Marketing from Texas Tech University in 1980. He holds and maintains the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) accreditation; having successfully fulfilled the requirements and passed the CFRE examination in 1997.
Beyond his service to the college and university, he serves in numerous local, state and national positions with professional organizations involved in the advancement of the agricultural and natural resource industries and the development profession; and is active in several community organizations.
"Working with CASNR faculty, alumni, friends and students is the most gratifying work I have ever done", Cooksey says. "The passion people have for the College and our students is amazing. Regardless of their current career or industry, or where they live across the country; there is a bond among CASNR alumni and the people of the agricultural and natural resource industries that is unique. This bond is our underlying foundation and strength."