Texas Tech University

Jorge Baquero

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Image: Distinguished Staff Award - Masked Rider Award Recipient: Jorge Baquero - TTUS Information Systems

Jorge Baquero
IT Program Manager
TTUS Information Systems

As an IT Program Manager in TTUS Information Systems, Jorge Baquero is a leader who fosters and encourages innovation. He sets a high bar for anyone who works with or around him because he's the first to respond and the one who follows up at the very end of a project. He takes care of work that no one else wants to do. Recently, while working on a presentation for a major national conference (Ellucian Live) it became evident that some of the other presenters would need to stay late to work on the PowerPoint slides to submit by the deadline. Despite his presentation being complete Jorge stayed until 3 am with the team. Not only did his presence inspire and encourage excellence, it reinforced his willingness to sacrifice for the team. Another example of his leadership is his willingness to be up in the middle of the night handling emergencies. He is committed to helping others succeed and is more than willing to pass on credit and reward success.