On another scorching hot summer day Texas Tech's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Advisory Board met Thursday (Aug. 17) for a half-day retreat at the university's Teaching, Learning, & Professional Development Center. The session featured an introductory presentation by Davis College Dean Clint Krehbiel.

The program was followed by a panel discussion titled, “Emerging Issues Facing Agriculture, Natural Resources & Landscapes," which included Kevin Brinkley, Ben Holland, John Duff, David Brimager and Kayla Robinson, along with moderator Bill Miller. That was followed by sessions on ‘Davis College Strategic Priorities for Research, Outreach & Engagement' along with ‘Davis College Priorities for Teaching, Workforce & Wellness.' 

Krehbiel explained that the Davis College Advisory Board is comprised of 24 members who represent the college's seven departments, along with the college's development and alumni relations office. While members come from varied backgrounds, all share a desire to serve the college and to further the aims and goals of the departments, he said. This, in turn, is expected to improve the resources available to Davis College and its students. 

The advisory board session coincided with the Davis College Faculty & Staff Awards Ceremony held Thursday evening (Aug. 17), followed by a Davis College Faculty Retreat the next morning, both at the McKenzie Merket Alumni Center. 

Current members serving on the Davis College Advisory Board are:

• Mackenzie Allison of Klondike
• Tim Bargainer of Austin
• Brent Bean of Lubbock
• Bryan Bernhard of Lubbock
• Patrick Brewer of Austin
• David Brimager of New Braunfels
• Kevin Brinkley of Lubbock
• David Buckmeier of Mountain Home
• Dwain Bunting of Lubbock
• Ashley Cash of Lubbock
• Monty Christian of Lubbock
• Sam Cunningham of Amarillo
• John Duff of Lubbock
• Carol Faulkenberry of Amarillo
• Ben Holland of Canyon
• Jarrod Miller of Lubbock
• Dusty Moore of Abernathy
• Brandie Mustian of Weatherford
• Kayla Robinson of Lubbock
• Dane Swinburn of Lubbock
• John Van de Pol of Amherst
• Shawn Wade of Lubbock
• Kim Wolf of San Antonio

CONTACT: Clint Krehbiel, Dean, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or Clint.Krehbiel@ttu.edu

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