Texas Tech University Signature Authority
| Less than $5,000 over the entire term | Less than $5,000 over the entire term (Alternate) | Less than $25,000 over the entire term | Less than $25,000 over the entire term (Alternate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Contracts, Letter Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, MOU's, Interagency Contracts, Licenses, Leases, & Permits | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon |
| Amendments, Change Orders, or Renewals of Existing Contracts | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon |
| Purchase Orders and Other Purchasing Documentation (Approval) | TTU Strategic Acquisition Staff | TTU Strategic Acquisition Staff | Jennifer Adling or Nancy Cartwright | Joshua Deleon or Lauren Barta |
| Consulting Contracts (See BOR policy) | Jennifer Adling | Noel Sloan | Jennifer Adling | Noel Sloan |
| Repair and Renovation Projects (BOR approval required for projects in excess of $4,000,000) | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon |
| Architectural and Engineering Contracts | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon |
| Purchase or Sale of Real Property (BOR approval required for all) | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec |
| Lease of Space or Land (BOR approval required if the commitment exceeds four years) | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon |
| Football Game Contracts (BOR approval is delegated to President) | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon |
| Contracts related to the Research Park, Pantex and Dual Credit | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan |
| Office of International Affairs MOU's for Articulation and International Partnerships | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec |
| Research Commercialization Contracts | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan |
| Contracts, Letter Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, MOU's, Interagency Contracts, Licenses, Leases, and Permits | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Amendments, Change Orders, or Renewals of Existing Contracts | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Purchase Orders and Other Purchasing Documentation | TTU Strategic Acquisition Staff |
TTU Strategic Acquisition Staff |
Jennifer Adling or Nancy Cartwright | Joshua Deleon or Lauren Barta |
| Consulting Contracts (See BOR Policy) | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Repair and Renovation Projects | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Architectural and Engineering Agreements | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Purchase or Sale of Real Property (BOR approval required on all) | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Lease of Space or Land | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Investment Manager Contracts | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes |
| Less than $100,000 over the entire term | Less than $100,000 over the entire term (Alternate) | Contracts between $100,000 - $1,000,000 over the entire term | Contracts between $100,000 - $1,000,000 over the entire term (Alternate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contracts, Letter Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, MOU's, Interagency Contracts, Licenses, Leases, & Permits | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Noel Sloan | Bradley Martin |
| Amendments, Change Orders, or Renewals of Existing Contracts | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Noel Sloan | Bradley Martin |
| Purchase Orders and Other Purchasing Documentation (Approval) | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon or Nancy Cartwright | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon or Nancy Cartwright |
| Consulting Contracts (See BOR policy) | Noel Sloan | James Mauldin | Noel Sloan | Bradley Martin |
| Repair and Renovation Projects (BOR approval required for projects in excess of $4,000,000) | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Noel Sloan | Bradley Martin |
| Architectural and Engineering Contracts | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Noel Sloan | Bradley Martin |
| Purchase or Sale of Real Property (BOR approval required for all) | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec |
| Lease of Space or Land (BOR approval required if the commitment exceeds four years) | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Noel Sloan | Bradley Martin |
| Football Game Contracts (BOR approval is delegated to President) | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon | Noel Sloan | Bradley Martin |
| Contracts related to the Research Park, Pantex and Dual Credit | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan |
| Office of International Affairs MOU's for Articulation and International Partnerships | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec |
| Research Commercialization Contracts | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan |
| Contracts, Letter Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, MOU's, Interagency Contracts, Licenses, Leases, and Permits | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Amendments, Change Orders, or Renewals of Existing Contracts | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Purchase Orders and Other Purchasing Documentation | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon or Nancy Cartwright | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon or Nancy Cartwright |
| Consulting Contracts (See BOR Policy) | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Repair and Renovation Projects | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Architectural and Engineering Agreements | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Purchase or Sale of Real Property (BOR approval required on all) | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Lease of Space or Land | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis | James Mauldin | Chelle Hillis |
| Investment Manager Contracts | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes |
| In excess of $1,000,000 over the entire term but less than $1,000,000 per annum | In excess of $1,000,000 over the entire term but less than $1,000,000 per annum (Alternate) | In excess of $1,000,000 per annum (BOR approval required unless detailed below) | In excess of $1,000,000 per annum (Alternate)(BOR approval required unless detailed below) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Contracts, Letter Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, MOU's, Interagency Contracts, Licenses, Leases, & Permits |
Lawrence Schovanec |
Noel Sloan | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan |
| Amendments, Change Orders, or Renewals of Existing Contracts | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan | Lawrence Schovanec (BOR notice) | Noel Sloan (BOR notice) |
| Purchase Orders and Other Purchasing Documentation (Approval) | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon or Nancy Cartwright | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon or Nancy Cartwright |
| Consulting Contracts (See BOR policy) | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan |
| Repair and Renovation Projects (BOR approval required for projects in excess of $4,000,000) | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Contracts | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan |
| Purchase or Sale of Real Property (BOR approval required for all) | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec |
| Lease of Space or Land (BOR approval required if the commitment exceeds four years) | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan |
| Football Game Contracts (BOR approval is delegated to President) | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec |
| Contracts related to the Research Park, Pantex and Dual Credit | Lawrence Schovanec | Noel Sloan | Lawrence Schovanec (BOR approval) | Lawrence Schovanec (BOR approval) |
| Office of International Affairs MOU's for Articulation and International Partnerships | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec | Lawrence Schovanec |
| Research Commercialization Contracts | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan | Noel Sloan |
| Contracts, Letter Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, MOU's, Interagency Contracts, Licenses, Leases, and Permits | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin |
| Amendments, Change Orders, or Renewals of Existing Contracts | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin | Tedd Mitchell (BOR notice) | James Mauldin (BOR notification required) |
| Purchase Orders and Other Purchasing Documentation | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon or Nancy Cartwright | Jennifer Adling | Joshua Deleon or Nancy Cartwright |
| Consulting Contracts (See BOR Policy) | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin |
| Repair and Renovation Projects | Tedd Mitchell (BOR approval required for projects in excess of $4 million) | James Mauldin (BOR approval required for projects in excess of $4 million) | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Agreements | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin |
| Purchase or Sale of Real Property (BOR approval required on all) | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin |
| Lease of Space or Land | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin | Tedd Mitchell | James Mauldin |
| Investment Manager Contracts | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes | See Regents' Rules and BOR minutes |
** Office of General Counsel reviews all contracts in compliance with TTU System Regulation 07.03
** All TTU contracts must be reviewed by the Contract Management Office or the Office of General Counsel
(does not apply to sponsored project proposals and related agreements, commercial technology agreements, and investment manager contracts).
| Name | Position | Contract Review/Approval Authority |
|---|---|---|
|
Jennifer Adling |
Chief Procurement Officer and Assistant Vice President | Reviews higher-risk contracts after review by Contract Management Staff |
| Josh Deleon | Managing Director | Reviews low-risk contracts after review by Contract Management Staff |
| Holley McDaniel, J.D | Assistant Managing Director | Reviews contracts for legal compliance. Drafts and negotiates contracts. Assists with developing and reviewing templates and contracts. |
| Caroline Jones, J.D | Project Manager – Contract Compliance | Reviews contracts for legal compliance. Drafts and negotiates contracts. Drafts and negotiates contracts. Assists with developing and reviewing templates and contracts. |
| Jessica Russell | Project Manager | Reviews contracts for legal compliance. Drafts and negotiates contracts. Drafts and negotiates contracts. Assists with developing and reviewing templates and contracts. |
|
Emily Davis |
Lead Contract Supervisor | Reviews contracts and assists with negotiating required changes. |
| Hannah Vest | Contract Specialist | Reviews contracts and assists with negotiating required changes. |
| Adriana Garza | Contract Specialist | Reviews contracts and assists with negotiating required changes. |
| Crystal Mendoza | Section Coordinator | Reviews contracts and assists with negotiating required changes. |
| Jaylee Campos | Section Coordinator | Reviews contracts and assists with negotiating required changes. |
** Office of General Counsel reviews all contracts in compliance with TTU System Regulation 07.03
Rev. 10/01/2025
Procurement Services
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Address
Box 41094, TTU Plaza, Suite 408, 1901 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-1094 -
Phone
806.742.3844 | Fax: 806.742.3820 -
Email
techbuy.purchasing@ttu.edu