Center for Students in Addiction Recovery

Faculty and Staff

George Comiskey, Psy.D., LCDC, ICPS

Associate Director - External Relations

Faculty: Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences

George began teaching in inner-city Kansas City, MO in 1983. He is a person in long-term recovery. He has lived in Lubbock since 1988 and has worked in the prevention and addiction field since 1990. George worked as a prevention specialist for the Lubbock Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and for 13 years with the Lubbock Independent School District. Dr. Comiskey is an Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. He is a certified Trauma and Loss Specialist. He has the honor of working at the Center at Texas Tech University since 2002, where he teaches, works with recovering students, develops programs and provides outreach to the community. George is most proud to be married to Megan and father to Dominique, India and Brett.

Contact: george.e.comiskey@ttu.edu

William "Buddy" Gerber, Ph.D., LCDC

Director

Faculty - Assistant Professor of Practice, Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences

Contact: buddy.gerber@ttu.edu

Dr. Gerber is the Director of the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities and an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences at Texas Tech University. Dr. Gerber completed his undergraduate degree in Agricultural Economics and a Master of Public Administration at Texas Tech University. Dr. Gerber was the first to be awarded a PhD in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies from Texas Tech University in 2022. Along with the academic background, Dr. Gerber has extensive administrative experience in nonprofits and insurance. Dr. Gerber also has lived experience as a person in long term recovery. Dr. Gerber is married to Mendy and they have five children.

Vincent C. Sanchez, M.Ed., LCDC, LPC

Associate Director

Vincent Carlos Sanchez, III, is the Associate Director of the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities. Starting as an undergraduate assistant in 1994, Vince is the longest tenured employee of the CRC. Vince received his undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech and later earned his Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2008. He is a licensed professional counselor. Vince provides academic advising, recovery support, and directly oversees our collegiate recovery program. He is beloved by his students and their parents who seek after his wisdom and guidance.

Contact: vincent.c.sanchez@ttu.edu

Alex Mata Shrode MS, RDN, LD

Program Director for Eating Disorders

Alex Shrode is a registered dietician nutritionist with a passion for all things recovery. Alex graduated with her Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Tech University in Dec 2014. Alex began her career working in a residential substance abuse treatment center, assisting clients who struggle with a wide array of substance abuse, eating disorders and body image issues. As Program Director for Eating Disorders, Alex works to offer daily support to those who are in recovery from eating disorders and all CRC students. Alex also has a private practice where she specializes further in eating disorder work and support for the community. She has been married to her husband, Sam, for many years and has 3 precious and rambunctious daughters

Contact: alexandria.shrode@ttu.edu