A study guide for everyone you need to know in the department.
Who’s Who in DHRL
Dr. Rosanne Proite
Director Housing and Residential Life
Meredith Brown
Administrative Assistant III
Fun Facts:
★ I have three children…1 girl and 2 boys
★ Shopping is my favorite hobby
★ My favorite color is green
★ My favorite place to get away is the beach
Residence Life &
Education
Suite Staff
Herb Jones
Associate Director of Residential Life and Education
Fun Facts:
★ I’m from Illinois
★ Love to Travel
★ Semester at Sea Staff Alum
★ Traveled to 18 different countries/commonwealths
Jayne McKenzie
Administrative Assistant II
● Herb Jones’s administrative
assistant
● Works with Staff Selection
Fun Facts:
★ I am originally from England
★ I have two daughters
★ I have two fur babies (dogs)
Gaje Wiseman
Graduate Assistant: Assessment
Fun Facts:
★ I have twin siblings who are 21 years younger than me.
★I used to be on the quidditch team here at Texas State.
★I've been at Texas State since 2014.
★I opened San Gabriel Hall in 2016 as an RA.
★I have the best french bulldog named Scout
Ben UnderwoodCoordinator for Housing Camps & Conferences
Fun Facts:
★ I am a proud father of triplets
★ I have traveled the world as an Air Force brat
★ I am an avid cyclist & chef
Maria Martinez-Cantellano
Graduate Assistant: Staff Recruitment & Selection
Fun Facts:
★I’m from North Carolina
★I don’t drink coffee
★I worked at a high school for two years
Barbara ShenAdministrative Assistant II● Works with Learning Communities
Fun Facts:
★ I love crafting!
★ Have 3 grown married children, 2 girls and 1 boy and 3
grandchildren.
★ Have 2 fur babies, Pilot and Skye.
★ My husband also works for Texas State.
★ I come from a small town in Texas called Azle.
★ Briefly lived in Las Cruces, NM and worked at New Mexico State
Housing Business
Services
Suite Staff
Margaret Yackel
Coordinator for Off-Campus Living
Partnerships
Fun Facts:
★ I’m an SWT/Texas State Alum
★ Have worked my entire career, in all four areas, in Housing and
Residential Life at Texas State
★ I am in my 30th year full-time at Texas State
★ Texas Ranger Baseball fan
★ Favorite TV Shows: Big Brother & Survivor
Terri Tresner
Accountant I | Petty Cash Coordinator |
Student Employment
Fun Facts:
★ I worked at Texas Parks & Wildlife for 16 years before joining Texas State in 2005
★ My little home town has bragging rights to one of the best barbecue places in Texas
“Luling City Market” and the annual “Watermelon Thump”
Fun Facts:
★ I love to read
★ Dr Pepper is my favorite drink
★ I love nail polish; any color glitter is my favorite
Scharla Stengler
Assistant Business Manager
Housing Facilities
Suite Staff
Kyle Estes
Associate Director of Housing
Facilities and Services
Fun Facts:
★Grew up on a farm in Missouri
★Enjoys woodworking, kayaking, and reading a good book
★Once was an extra on the NBC TV Series “Revolution”
Richard Medina
Assistant Director of Housing
Facilities and Services
Fun Facts:
★ I am Married
★ I love animals- I currently care for four cats (three which I rescued as strays)
★ I love to dance
★Golf is my passion
★My Favorite American meal is cheeseburger with fries
John Doria
Custodial Supervisor
Fun Facts:
★ I like to go and assist my wife with cake set ups. (weddings, 15 & 16 year
celebrations, anniversary)
★ I like to clean my cars, mow my yard (sun freak)
★ I like to golf & bowl.
John Holcomb
Maintenance Supervisor
Fun Facts:
★Texas State Graduate
★Been with DHRL for 13 years
★Love to do just about anything outdoors
Steven Schmidt
Computer Support Specialist
Fun Facts:
★ I am from Canada
★ I like computers(duh)
★ I met my wife online 21 years ago
★ I like Harry Potter(I even have LEGOs in my office),
computer games, and Anime
Jessica Rodriguez
Procurement Specialist
| Key Coordinator| Work Orders Coordinator
Fun Facts:
★I have so many keys memorized it’s unreal!
★Close to meeting my 11 year mark with Texas State
★I can’t live without Rocky Road ice cream
★I don’t know what TV is anymore because of this guy
Housing Facilities Staff
Head Maintenance Workers in Housing & Residential Life
Housing Administrative
Suite Staff
Melissa Johnson
Marketing Coordinator
Fun Facts:
★ I like to kayak
★ I am a former Bobcat that never left San Marcos when I graduated
★ I love books
Fun Facts:
★ I was an RA at Bexar Hall for three years
★ I graduate with my BHA and MBA from Texas State University
★ I am a StarRez Power User
Jason Patrick O’ Neill
Housing Assignment Coordinator
ADs, RDs, and Grads
Eli Trenado :Assistant Director
In charge of Campus Communities: Tower,
San Jacinto, Bexar, San Marcos, and
Bobcat Village
Fun Facts:
★ I have been to 26 countries around the world
★ I have two bulldogs: Paddington & Remington
★ I enjoy exercising & lifting heavy things
★ I am literally torn between Dunkin & Starbucks
Amanda Franklin
Assistant Residence Director: Bobcat Village
Fun Facts:
★ I can't stick my tongue out.
★ I have 6 tattoos.
★ I've worked at Best Buy (still do) for five years!
★ I've fostered puppies and kittens before.
★ My cat is harness/leash trained.
Whitney Caldwell
Residence Director:Tower Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I love anything Disney related
★ I like to binge watch random reality television shows
★ I’ve had a tattoo for only two weeks
Chelsea Titus
Residence Director: San Jacinto Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I am from Maryland
★ I have a pup and her name is Miley
★ I have an identical twin sister
★ Coffee is LIFE
★ I love to travel and go on new adventures
Reba FuggsResidence Director: San Marcos Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I love cooking and eating
★ My dog’s name is Koda Bear. He’s a Shiba Inu
★ Ran the Olympic torch- Salt Lake City 2002
★ I am a doctoral student!
Lori Gonzales
Residence Director: Bexar Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I play racquetball and love playing in tournaments
★ I love nature and the outdoors, especially mountains
★ I lived in a residence Hall for all 4 years of my undergraduate
education and was an RA for 3 of those years
Ashton Inman
Residence Director: Bobcat Village
Fun Facts:
★My favorite animal is an Alligator.
★My favorite color is red, white, and blue combo.
★I love going to concerts, it’s my favorite activity hands down.
★This picture was from the day I interviewed with Texas State in Los
Angeles, California!
Raechel Kepner: Assistant Director
In charge of Campus Communities:
College Inn, Arnold/Smith, Gaillardia/Chautauqua,
Jackson
Fun Facts:
★ I am originally from Topeka, KS
★ I have an adorable dog named Joey (Chihuahua mix)
★ I enjoy Diet Coke
Katie GuckianResidence Director: Arnold/Smith Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I am a PHD student in Developmental Education at Texas State University
★ I am from New Jersey
★ I am obsessed with the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit
★ My current obsession is Game of Thrones
Amy Rodriguez
Residence Director: Gaillardia Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I am an animal lover
★ I enjoy staying active & playing sports
★ I was born in Havana, Cuba, and was raised in Miami
★ I enjoy practicing taekwondo, & kickboxing
★ My favorite color is blue
Lexi Long Residence Director: Chautauqua Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I was an RA and orientation leader in my undergrad
★I was learned how to unicycle using YouTube
★I was the mascot in high school, Lyle the Shark
★I love snowboarding whenever I get a chance
★I love video games
Jesus Olivo
Residence Director: The College Inn
Fun Facts:
★ i have a dog named McGyver!
★I’ve colored my hair every color in the rainbow.
★I like playing video games online.
Natalia Rubio
Residence Director: Jackson Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I am from El Paso, Texas
★ I am allergic to dogs, but am thankful for hypoallergenic Yorkies!
★ I really love Shrek
★ I love to travel and am hoping to explore new states in the upcoming year!
Pam Jacobs: Assistant DirectorIn charge of Campus Communities:
Blanco, Falls, Sayers, Angelina, San Gabriel
Fun Facts:
★ Single mom with 2 girls, one is 24, the other is 16 (yes, they’re both taller than me)
★ I’m from Kentucky
★ I love animals—we have 5 cats and 1 dog
★Winnie the Pooh makes me smile😊
Clifton Washington
Graduate Assistant for Conduct
Fun Facts:
★ I absolutely am addicted to rollercoasters
★ I workout a least 4 times a week
★ I never slept in the dark until I was 18, now I sleep in pitch darkness
Fun Facts:
★ I am from Kansas
★ I have a chug named Quinn
★ I love coffee and Mexican food
Rachel Randles
Residence Director: Blanco Hall
Karina Ogunlana
Residence Director: Sayers Hall
Fun Facts:
★ Level 40 Pokémon Go Trainer
★ Collects Funko pop vinyl figures
★ Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas
Cassie Cathcart
Residence Director: Falls Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I am a sister of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
★ #NerdLife <3: Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, DC Comic Books but
Marvel Movies, Game of Thrones, Star Trek (in that order)
★ I love to travel (locally, nationally, internationally)
★ I enjoy playing tennis, surfing, hiking, camping, backpacking, or just being
outdoors
★ I’m from Durango, Colorado!
LeAnna WillisResidence Director: Angelina Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I have a yorkie named Momo
★ I love gaming, D&D, & board games
★ I was born and lived on the east coast my whole life before Texas State
Travis Jack
Residence Director: San Gabriel Hall
Fun Facts:
★ I’m a lefty
★ I’ve traveled to several countries solo
★ Addicted to lip balm
Ted IngwersenAssistant Director for Learning Communities
In charge of Campus Communities:
Beretta, Brogdon, Laurel, Retama, Sterry, Lantana
Fun Facts:
★ I’m a Bobcat! I have three degrees from Texas State.
★ I’ve worked in residence life for 20 years.
★ My favorite TV shows are Survivor, The Leftovers, Game of Thrones
★ I enjoy travel and long, romantic walks on the beach
Steven Smith
Living Learning Communities Graduate Assistant
Fun Facts:
★ I'm a night owl who regularly goes to bed at 3am
★ I have about 30 mugs from Starbucks but I don’t actually drink coffee
★ I spent the past academic year working as a Residential Life Coordinator at UT Dallas.
★ Before graduating in 2017, I was an RA here at TXST for 3 years and even opened up
Falls and Sayers Halls in 2014.
★ I’ve completed the pokedex on every Pokemon game I’ve played
Louis Edwards
Residence Director: Beretta & Brogdon Halls
Fun Facts:
★ I teach cardio classes at the Rec Center
★ I play the saxophone
★ I brunched my way through 2015
★ I enjoy acting and participating in theatre when I have the
opportunity – it’s been 2 years since my last performance, but I was
Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie’s “Black Coffee”
★I played French Horn for 7 years –was in my district’s first high
school marching band to make it to the Texas 4A state competition
★I participated in a German exchange program and spent a month in
Germany after my freshman year of high school, which just so
happened to be the very same month Germany hosted the 2006
World Cup
★I graduated from Southwestern University; and yes – the initial
Google search into Northeastern University, where I earned my M.Ed,
was “for grins and giggles
Ben Cardiff
Residence Director: Retama Hall
Residence Director: Butler Hall
Vacant
Residence Director: Sterry Hall
Vacant
Adrienne McClendon
Residence Director: Lantana Hall
★My sister lived in Lantana when she was a freshman at Texas
State.
★Chocolate is a staple in my diet.
★I wear maroon every Monday.
★Rosie (Havanese) has lived in a residence hall her entire life.
Who’s Who in
Student Affairs
A study guide for staff
you need to know at Texas State University
Dr. Denise A. TrauthPresident of Texas State University
Dr. Joanne SmithVice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Margarita M. ArellanoAssociate Vice President for Student
Affairs and Dean of Students