Staff
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.
Helen DeVitt Jones Director of Education
Julie Hodges, M.S.
Plans educational programs for museum visitors of all ages; works with curators to develop exhibits; oversees implementation of Ranch Day, Candlelight at the Ranch and Summer Youth Classes; recruits, coordinates and manages volunteers; oversees youth membership organization; directs Ranch Life Learning programs
Interim Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Director of Collections, Exhibits and Research:
Robert Tidwell, Ph.D.
Maintains records of all museum and historical park objects, ownership and borrowing; assists in ensuring safety and condition of objects on display and accuracy of information; assists in preparation of printed museum guides
Outreach and Education Program Manager:
Lea Ann Lust
Maintains database of RHA membership, donations and contacts. Assists with school and educator programs, tours, workshops and youth membership organization; assists with implementation of Ranch Day, Candlelight at the Ranch and Summer Youth Classes; recruits, coordinates and manages volunteers
Director of Operations:
Rick Potts
Ensures that the National Ranching Heritage Center meets its strategic goals by providing visitors and guests a safe and engaging experience. The director of operations works to preserve and maintain historical structures in accordance with best practices and the standards of the NRHC. In addition, the director of operations oversees landscaping and building maintenance, event logistics and building rentals to the high standards of the center and ranching traditions.
Guard:
John Gonzales
Oversees safety of all museum objects and visitors; ensures museum rules are followed; helps handle room rental reservations, meeting arrangements and preparations
Guard: Dennis Abram
Oversees safety of all museum objects and visitors; ensures museum rules are followed; helps handle room rental reservations, meeting arrangements and preparations