Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello
U.S. Air Force (Retired); President, Wendy Mas Consulting LLC

B.B.A. in Marketing
Jerry S. Rawls College of Business
Texas Tech University

Wendy Masiello retired from the United States Air Force as a three-star general, culminating her 36-year career as director of the Defense Contract Management Agency. Upon retirement, Masiello continued her passion for contract management professionals. She co-led a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine study on upskilling the Department of Defense (DoD)* acquisition workforce with data science skills. She also chaired the National Contract Management Association’s Board of Directors. Masiello is an independent director for several public, private and non-profit boards, while advising the Air Force and DoD on contracting and acquisition issues. Outside of her professional work, she is married to Thomas J. Masiello, also a retired Air Force major general. They have two sons who are both Air Force pilots and three granddaughters who are highly anticipated Red Raiders.

*i.e. now the Department of War

Ronald Hendrick
Provost and Senior Vice President, Texas Tech University

Throughout his career at Texas Tech, Ron Hendrick has been fortunate to contribute to various aspects of higher education administration and the university's academic growth. He oversees the university’s 13 degree-granting colleges, regional campuses in Texas and a private-public partnership campus in Costa Rica. Working closely with vice provosts, Hendrick has spearheaded initiatives to align regional partnerships and online programs with market demand, leading to the development of numerous new online and hybrid degree programs. Along with vice provosts, he facilitated partnerships with industry leaders, offering more than 30 industry certifications to Texas Tech students at no cost. He reorganized the Office of the Provost, aimed at enhancing student success. Working with Provost Office staff and faculty, and in collaboration with Enrollment Management, the team implemented Raider Success Hub, a $7 million student information system designed to foster collaboration among various stakeholders involved in student support, ultimately improving student outcomes. His leadership continues to strengthen academic innovation and student opportunities across the university.

Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.
Former Chancellor, Texas Tech University System

As chancellor, Tedd Mitchell was the CEO of the Texas Tech University System, a five-university higher education enterprise with an operating budget of more than $3 billion. He first joined the system as the eighth president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in May 2010. He held a dual appointment as chancellor and president from 2018 to 2019, until deciding to end his presidency after nearly a decade. He is the longest-tenured president in the 52-year history of the TTUHSC and led the institution to monumental milestones, including record growth in enrollment and physical campus expansion. Before arriving at TTUHSC, Mitchell was president and CEO of the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, an internationally recognized center of excellence in preventive and sports medicine. From 1988 to 1996, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves (Medical Corps). Mitchell is married to Janet Tornelli-Mitchell, M.D., and they have three children, one of whom is pursuing a career in the U.S. Army. They also have five grandchildren.

Sgt. Greg Dotson
U.S. Army

B.S. in Leadership Studies, magna cum laude
Texas Tech Online
$10K Degree Completion Program

Greg Dotson served as an Army combat medic for 10 years and is credited with saving the lives of more than 160 soldiers during two combat tours in Iraq. He enlisted in the Army at 17 years old. Dotson was a line medic with the 1st CAV Division in the Diyala Province, Iraq, in 2007 when a 500-pound high explosive bomb was detonated under his legs. Dotson lost his left leg and part of his right thigh and sustained extensive damage to his right leg, ankle and back. He was awarded the Purple Heart among many other medals and honors and was medically retired. He immediately sought employment as a contractor helping U.S. troops deployed to Afghanistan. Dotson worked to build base camps and establish emergency operations teams for U.S. forces there. He then returned to the Dallas area and currently works for Fluor Corporation. Dotson and his wife have three daughters and a toddler-age son.

Lt. Cmdr. D’Juan Wilcher, USNR
Deputy Director, Veterans and Military Families, George W. Bush Institute

D’Juan Wilcher serves as deputy director of the Veterans and Military Families Program at the George W. Bush Institute, where he leads national initiatives that strengthen veteran well-being, expand economic opportunity and support veterans as civic assets within a strong democracy. His work bridges research, policy and practice by connecting government, business and nonprofit partners to improve outcomes for the military community. A surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy since 2010, Wilcher has served in both active duty and reserve capacities, including three deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He previously served as regional director for the Travis Manion Foundation developing mentorship programs and building community partnerships. Wilcher is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the Truman National Security Project. He lives in Dallas with his wife and three sons.