Staff

Contact Us

To contact the National Ranching Heritage Center, call 806.742.0498 or email ranchhc@ttu.edu

To contact a staff member, use the email addresses listed below.

Postal mail should be addressed to 3121 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79409-3200.

Executive Director:
Jim Bret Campbell

Oversees staff, facilities, activities and administration of the center.

Director of Business Management and Ranching Heritage Association:
Vicki Quinn-Williams

Oversees financial management of the center and all fiscal responsibilities.

Helen DeVitt Jones Director of Education
Julie Hodges, M.S.

Oversees museum educational programming and directs Ranch Life Learning projects.

Interim Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Director of Collections, Exhibits and Research:

Robert Tidwell, Ph.D.

Maintains records of all museum and historical park artifacts and curates for museum exhibitions.

Director of Operations:
Rick Potts

Works to preserve and maintain historical structures, oversees landscaping and building maintenance, and ensures visitors and guests a safe and engaging experience.

Senior Director of Development: Brad Walker

Communications Manager:
Adrian Hawkins

Upholds branding guidelines, coordinates with media, and manages the creative processes.

Manager of Business Services and Membership:
Daniel Meyers

Manages the Ranching Heritage Association membership database and ensures business procedures work cohesively.

Development Manager: Justana Schilling

Supports fundraising initiatives including donor relations, stewardship, special events, and database management, to advance the NRHC’s programs and strategic goals.

Outreach and Education Program Manager:
Lea Ann Lust

Manages onsite educational opportunities for both students and adults, including guided tours, and manages volunteer base.

Manager of Events & Rentals; Manager of Retail & Branded Product Development: Katy Rush

Operates and manages all merchandise for Cogdell's at the Ranch.

Facilities Management: Patricia Andrade

Ensures museum facilities are clean and presentable for visitors.

Facilities Management: Berta Amador

Ensures museum facilities are clean and presentable for visitors.

Security Supervisor: Robert Lara

Oversees visitor and artifact safety; helps handle room rental reservations, meeting arrangements and preparations.

Guard:
John Gonzales

Oversees visitor and artifact safety; helps handle room rental reservations, meeting arrangements and preparations.

Historical Preservation Specialist: Armando Lopez

Assists with preservation of historic structures, museum maintenance, and grounds.

Historical Preservation Specialist: Tom Harris

Assists with preservation of historic structures, museum maintenance, and grounds.

Historical Preservation Specialist: Frank Castro

Assists with preservation of historic structures, museum maintenance, and grounds.

Historical Preservation Specialist: Demitrius Gutierrez

Assists with preservation of historic structures, museum maintenance, and grounds.

Historical Preservation Specialist: Robert Hansen

Assists with preservation of historic structures, museum maintenance, and grounds.

Cogdell’s at the Ranch

Store Clerk: Maryella Caviness

Cogdell’s at the Ranch

Store Clerk: Roni Allen

Cogdell’s at the Ranch

Store Clerk: Janet Edwards

Cogdell’s at the Ranch

Store Clerk: Jaycee Butterworth