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; helps handle room rental reservations, meeting arrangements and preparations.

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

Oversees museum educational programming, coordinates Ranch Day and Candlelight at the Ranch, 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 objects, ownership and borrowing; assists in ensuring safety and condition of objects on display and accuracy of information.

Director of Marketing and Business Development:
Jennifer Workman

Plan, organize and direct marketing and communication efforts for the National Ranching Heritage Center.

Communications Manager:
Adrian Hawkins

Upholds branding guidelines, coordinates with media, & manages the creative processes for marketing and communication efforts.

Outreach and Education Program Manager:
Lea Ann Lust

Manages onsite educational opportunities for both students and adults, including guided tours. Coordinates facilities rentals and special events. Manages volunteer base.

Manager of Business Services and Membership:
Daniel Meyers

Manages the Ranching Heritage Association membership database and ensures business procedures work cohesively to provide an exceptional experience for visitors of the NRHC.

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

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

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.

Development Manager: Justana Schilling

Ensures museum facilities are clean and presentable for visitors.

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 safety of all museum objects and visitors; ensures museum rules are followed; helps handle room rental reservations, meeting arrangements and preparations.

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:
Bill Castor

Oversees safety of all museum objects and visitors; ensures museum rules are followed; helps handle room rental reservations, meeting arrangements and preparations.

Guard:
Larry Lewis

Oversees safety of all museum objects and visitors; ensures museum rules are followed; 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

Cogdell’s at the Ranch

Store Clerk: Janet Edwards

Cogdell’s at the Ranch

Store Clerk: Jaycee Butterworth