About the Office of Communications & Marketing
The Communications and Marketing team is led by Chris Cook, Managing Director of the Office of Communications & Marketing, and is part of the President's Office.
We help Texas Tech tell its story to the rest of the world. Our team includes media relations, broadcast, graphic design, marketing, photography and Web development and publishing experts. How can we help you?
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
Leslie Cranford, leslie.cranford@ttu.edu | Website
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 | Website
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 | Website
College of Arts & Sciences | College of Visual and Performing Arts | Honors College | Graduate School | Museums | The Institute for Environmental and Human Health
Scott Irlbeck, scott.irlbeck@ttu.edu | Website
Senior Producer and Multimedia Coordinator
Troy Tarpley, troy.tarpley@ttu.edu | Website
Multimedia Intern
Melanie Hess, melanie.hess@ttu.edu | Website
Media Relations Intern
Clay Fuchs, clay.fuchs@ttu.edu | Website
Media Relations Intern
Rikki Carter, rikki.carter@ttu.edu | Website
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 | 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 Ralston, allison.ralston@ttu.edu | Website
Sr. Editor for PR in New Media
Claudia Valdez, claudia.valdez@ttu.edu | Website
Graduate Assistant, New Media
Brianna Berry, Brianna.Berry@ttu.edu | Website
Social Media Intern, New Media
Internal Communications | 806.742.2136
James Hodgins, james.hodgins@ttu.edu | Website
Section Coordinator, Internal Communications
Leadership & Administration
Chris Cook
chris.cook@ttu.edu | Website
Managing Director of the Office of Communications & Marketing
Michelle Hougland
michelle.hougland@ttu.edu | Website
Assistant Managing Director of the Office of Communications & Marketing
Susie Land
susie.land@ttu.edu | Website
Administrative Assistant
Contact Us | 806.742.2136
Suite 217 Administration Building
15th & Akron | Box 42022 | MS 2022
Lubbock, Texas 79409
806.742.2136 |
806.742.1615 fax
8 am - 5 pm Central,
Monday - Friday