About the Office of Communications & Marketing

Media Relations | 806.742.2136

Each member of the media relations team provides coverage for different aspects of the university and is dedicated to responding to media inquiries and supporting the communication needs of schools, colleges, departments and other programs at Texas Tech University. Learn more at Media Resources.

Chris Cook, chris.cook@ttu.edu | Website
Managing Director of the Office of Communications & Marketing

University Administration | Board of Regents

Patrick Gonzales, patrick.gonzales@ttu.edu | Website
Associate Director of the Office of Communications & Marketing

Managing Editor of Texas Tech Today

Leslie Cranford, leslie.cranford@ttu.edu | Website
Senior Editor

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | School of Law | College of Education | Rawls College of Business | College of Media & Communication | Spirit Squads

Karin Slyker, karin.slyker@ttu.edu | Website
Senior Writer

Whitacre College of Engineering | College of Architecture | College of Human Sciences | Libraries | Southwest Collection | Vietnam Center

John W. Davis, john.w.davis@ttu.edu | Website
Senior Editor

College of Arts & Sciences | College of Visual and Performing Arts | Honors College | Graduate School | Museums | The Institute for Environmental and Human Health

Callie Jones, callie.jones@ttu.edu | Website
Senior Writer

Auxiliary Departments and Programs | International Cultural Center | University College | TTUISD | Center for Undergraduate Research | Commencement

Nathan Edgar, nathan.edgar@ttu.edu | Website
Senior Producer

Lacey Nobles Robertson, lacey.robertson@ttu.edu | Website
Broadcast Writer

Marketing | 806.742.2136

Creative writing from media relations, entertaining and informational footage from broadcast services, stunning photography and snazzy artwork from creative services, and knowing how and where to put it on the Web are all part of marketing Texas Tech University. The marketing team uses the talents of the entire staff, wraps it up with a big double T and reminds everyone that, “From here, it’s possible.”

Michelle Hougland, michelle.hougland@ttu.edu | Website
Assistant Managing Director of the Office of Communications & Marketing

Matt Simmons, matt.simmons@ttu.edu | Website
Graphic Designer

Digital Communications & Emerging media | 806.742.2136

You only get one chance to make a great first impression.

The Web, simply stated, is all about information in a hurry. The Digital Communications & Emerging Media team is responsible for providing information, via the Web, to our many audiences quickly and professionally.

From executive recruitment to news, social media to degree programs, we are passionate about developing innovative electronic media that provides what our audiences want with speed, clarity and creativity.

Allison Matherly, allison.matherly@ttu.edu | Website
Coordinator of Digital Engagement

Internal Communications | 806.742.2136

James Hodgins, james.hodgins@ttu.edu | Website
Section Coordinator, Internal Communications