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 | Web page
Managing Director of the Office of Communications & Marketing

University Administration | Board of Regents

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

Leslie Cranford, leslie.cranford@ttu.edu | Web page

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | School of Law | College of Education | Rawls College of Business | College of Mass Communications | Campus Life | International Cultural Center

Karin Slyker, karin.slyker@ttu.edu | Web page

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

John W. Davis, john.w.davis@ttu.edu | Web page

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

Allison Ralston, allison.ralston@ttu.edu | Web page
Senior Editor, PR in New Media

Scott Irlbeck, scott.irlbeck@ttu.edu | Web page
Senior Producer and Multimedia Coordinator

Troy Tarpley, troy.tarpley@ttu.edu | Web page
Multimedia Intern

Lori Cortez, lori.e.cortez@ttu.edu | Web page
Media Relations Intern

Melanie Hess, melanie.hess@ttu.edu | Web page
Media Relations Intern

Clay Fuchs, clay.fuchs@ttu.edu
Media Relations Intern

Rikki Carter, Rikki.Carter@ttu.edu | Web page
Web Development Intern

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 | Web page
Assistant Managing Director of the Office of Communications & Marketing

Matt Simmons, matt.simmons@ttu.edu | Web page
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 Ralston, allison.ralston@ttu.edu | Web page
Interim Manager, Digital Communications & Emerging Media

Claudia Valdez, claudia.valdez@ttu.edu | Web page
Graduate Assistant, New Media

Brianna Berry, Brianna.Berry@ttu.edu | Web page
Social Media Intern, New Media

Daniel Hernandez, danielandrew.hernandez@ttu.edu | Web page
Social Media Intern, New Media

Internal Communications | 806.742.2136

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