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Director
Peewee Roberson
Position:
Director of Recreational Sports
Education:
- B.S. - Physical Education - Texas Tech University
- M.Ed. - Physical Education - Texas Tech University
- C.R.S.S. - National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: PeeWee.Roberson@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351
Associate Directors
Betty Blanton
Position: 
Associate Director - Fitness/Wellness, Outdoor Pursuits, Marketing
Education:
- B.S. Texas Christian University
- M.Ed. Colorado State University
- C.R.S.S - National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
- ACSM - Health Fitness Specialist
- ACE Lifestyle Weight Management Specialist
- Certified Wellness Practitioner - National Wellness Institute
Office: Student Rec Center Fitness/Wellness Center
Email: Betty.Blanton@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3828
Don Davis
Position: 
Associate Director - Intramurals & Sports Clubs
Education:
- B.Sc. - Education/English Literature - Texas Tech University
- M.Ed. - Recreation and Leisure Service - Texas Tech University
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: Don.Davis@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351
Steve Waden
Position: 
Associate Director - Facilities & SRC Operations
Education:
- B.S. - Recreation Management - Southern Illinois University
- M. S. - Sports Management - Texas Tech University
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: Steve.Waden@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351
Assistant Directors
Jared McCauley
Position:
Assistant Director - Intramurals
Education:
- B.A. - Sports Management - Baldwin-Wallace College
- M.Ed. - Recreation Management - The University of Arkansas
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 203
Email: Jared.McCauley@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-2945
Jonathan Elliott
Position:
Assistant Director, Sport Clubs & Special Events
Education:
- B.S. Social Work - The University of Alabama
- M.S. Social Work - The University of Texas at Austin
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 203
Email: Jonathan.Elliott@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-2945
Kami White-Waden
Position: 
Assistant Director - Fitness and Wellness
Education:
- B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science - Texas Tech University
- M.S. - Sports Health/Sports Administration - Texas Tech University
- ACSM - Personal Trainer
Office: Fitness/Wellness Center
Email: kami.waden@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3828
Scott Layher
Position: 
Assistant Director - Marketing
Education:
- B.S. - Marketing - University Nebraska-Lincoln
- M.B.A. - Business Administration - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: Scott.Layher@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351 ext. 225
Curt Howell
Position: 
Assistant Director, Outdoor Pursuits
Education:
- B.A. - Theology - Hardin Simmons University
- American Mountain Guides Association CWI Provider, SPI
- Currently pursuing a Phd in Educational Psychology from Texas Tech University
Office: Outdoor Pursuits Center
Email: Curt.Howell@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-2949
Ali Joy Luempert
Position: 
Assistant Director, Aquatics
Education:
- B.A. - Recreation Management- The Ohio State University
- LGI
- WSI
- CPO
Office: Aquatic Center and Leisure Pool
Email: ali.j.luempert@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3896
Lindsay Gibson
Position: 
Assistant Director, Facilities
Education:
- B.S - Exercise and Sport Science- Texas Tech University
- M.S. - Exercise and Sport Science, Sport Management - Texas Tech Univeristy
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: lindsay.gibson@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351
Coordinators
Brett Jackson
Position:
Coordinator - Intramurals
Education:
- B.S. - Health, Exercise, and Sports Science- Texas Tech University
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 203
Email: brett.d.jackson@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-2945
Rusty Cooper
Position: 
Coordinator - Outdoor Pursuits Center
Education:
- B.S. - Kinesiology with a focus on Outdoor Education - Texas A&M University
- M.E.D - Outdoor Education and Administration - Georgia College and State Univerity
- A.C.A. Level 4 Kayak Instructor Trainer (One of only 189 in the world)
- A.C.A. Level 5 Kayak Instructor
Office: Outdoor Pursuits Center
Email: Rusty.Cooper@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-2949
Technology Support
Peter Rook
Position:
IT Support
Education:
- B.B.A - Business Computer Information Systems - Midwestern State University
Office:Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: peter.rook@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351
Office Assistants
Deborah Bowen
Position:
Administrative Business Assistant
Education:
- Some College AIB courses in banking
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: Deborah.Bowen@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351
Rita Brown
Position:
Senior Accounting Processor
Education:
- Graduate of Lorenzo High School
- Took banking courses
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: Rita.Brown@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351
Elouise Medina
Position:
Senior Business Assistant
Office: Student Rec Center, Rm. 202
Email: Elouise.Medina@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3351
