Meet the senior team who ensure our students have the tools, resources and opportunities to change the world. The leaders from our six units – business services, dining, facilities, human resources, marketing and communications, and residence life – support the campus community in accordance with our mission and vision.
Senior Leadership Team
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Dr. Marilyn Tyus
Associate Vice President
University Housing and Dining
Dr. Marilyn A. Tyus serves as the Associate Vice President for University Housing and Dining at The University of Texas at Austin, with over 30 years of experience in student affairs. She is an established leader in staff development, strategic planning, construction and facility management, and contract negotiations.
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Dr. Mylon Kirksy
Assistant Vice President of Residence Life
and Marketing and Communications (interim)
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Lenore Musick
Assistant Vice President
Dining
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Don Ates
Executive Director
Residential Facilities
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Bridget Lawrence
Executive Director
Business Services
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Melanie Grice
Senior Director
Human Resources
UHD Leadership Team
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Melissa Garland
Director
Occupancy Management and Outreach
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Justin Jaskowiak
Senior Director
Residential Experience and Housing Operations
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Dr. Aneshia Jerralds
Director
Residential Living and Staff Development
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Dr. Brandon Jones
Director
Residential Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives
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Janette Mercer
Director
Employee Relations and Workforce Strategy
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Keith Morrison
Director
Culinary
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Francisco Prado
Director
Project Management, Construction and Safety
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Alex Rapp
Director
Information Technology
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Jesus “Chuy” Reza
Director
Residential Facilities Operations
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Mynor Rivera
Director
Dining Operations
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Mike Thornton
Director
Retail Operations
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Dr. Muneka Townes
Director
Assessment and Data Analytics
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Dr. Robert Valdez
Director
Longhorn Hospitality
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Mark Weiss
Associate Director
Occupational and Environmental Safety/Construction