Office of the Director
Dr. Elsa Murano
Director
Works to carry on the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug by overseeing the Institute and it’s international training programs.
Phone: 979-862-4551
Email: eamurano@tamu.edu
Ambassador Eric M. Bost
Deputy Director for Financial Operations & External Relations
Develops partnerships, coordinates with administration and faculty on the development of international opportunities, and represents the Institute in interactions to further the strategic vision.
Phone: 979-458-3406
Email: eric.bost@ag.tamu.edu
Ann Pierce
Assistant to Director
Assists the Director with all aspects of daily operations. Carries out the coordination and management functions of the Institute.
Phone: 979-458-1186
Email: ann.pierce@ag.tamu.edu
Stella Garcia
Lead Office Associate
Assists with day to day operations.
Phone: 979-845-4164
Email: MSGarcia@ag.tamu.edu
Ryan Edmondson
Student Technician
Assists in day to day operations of the institute.
Phone: 979-845-4164
Email: Ryan.Edmondson@ag.tamu.edu
Program Development
B. Keith Cole
Associate Director
Leads new program development activities.
Phone: 979-845-8713
Email: BKCole@ag.tamu.edu
Nicole Holden
Cost Proposal Coordinator
Responsible for developing all sponsored program budgets and other cost proposal materials.
Phone: 979-458-9776
Email: Nicole.Holden@ag.tamu.edu
Jason Edmondson
Graduate Assistant
Assists with day to day work of program development.
Phone: 979-845-4164
Email: jason.edmondson@ag.tamu.edu
Program Implementation
Africa Region
Dr. Jack Elliot
Regional Director
Builds relationships with local and international partners in African countries. Directs the design and implementation of projects and activities in the region.
Phone: 979-458-8109
Email: jelliot@tamu.edu
Dr. Ignacie Tumushime
Acting Assistant Director
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-9776
Email: Ignacie.Tumushime@ag.tamu.edu
Dr. Maad Rawandoozi
Program Coordinator
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-1168
Email: maad@ag.tamu.edu
Asia Region
Dr. Tim Davis
Regional Director
Builds relationships with local and international partners in Asia. Directs the design and implementation of projects and activities in the region.
Phone: 979-847-5887
Email: t-davis5@tamu.edu
Alicia Macmanus
Assistant Director
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-845-7683
Email: alicia.macmanus@ag.tamu.edu
Kristen Berger
Program Coordinator
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-8556
Email: kristen.berger@ag.tamu.edu
Latin America and Caribbean Region
Dr. Roger Norton
Regional Director
Builds relationships with local and international partners in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Directs the design and implementation of projects and activities in the region.
Phone: 979-458-1129
Email: roger.norton@ag.tamu.edu
Jason Vogel
Program Manager
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-5579
Email: jason.vogel@ag.tamu.edu
Eric Brenner
Program Coordinator
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-5578
Email: ebrenner@ag.tamu.edu
Elizabeth Tabares
Program Coordinator
Manages programmatic and operational implementation in order to maximize project impact and sustainability in host communities.
Phone: 979-458-9813
Email: elizabeth.tabaresvil@ag.tamu.edu
Rodrigo Chavez
Program Director
Leads and coordinates CCRE training activities and educational events. Works to increase visibility and expand connections to the coffee industry.
Phone: 979-458-9883
Email: rodrigoch@ag.tamu.edu
International Training
Dr. Mike McWhorter
Associate Director
Manages all aspects of the Office of International Training Programs.
Phone: 979-845-7697
Email: Mike.McWhorter@ag.tamu.edu
Rebecca Skaff
Assistant Director
Assists and manages all aspects of the Office of International Training Programs.
Phone: 979-862-1950
Email: Rebecca.skaff@ag.tamu.edu
Lauren Seifert
Program Coordinator
Provides logistical and financial support for the Office of International Training.
Phone: 979-862-7722
Email: lauren.seifert@ag.tamu.edu
Business Operations
Rhonda D’Agostino
Administrative Services Manager
Manages Payroll and Human Resources.
Phone: 979-845-3763
Email: rdagosti@ag.tamu.edu
Nancy Patrenella
Business Administrator I
Manages accounts payable, accounts receivables, property/inventory.
Phone: 979-862-7723
Email: nancy.patrenella@ag.tamu.edu
Robbie Allen
Business Administrator I
Manages accounts payable, accounts receivables, and keeps records of property/inventory.
Phone: 979-847-6166
Email: Robbie.Allen@ag.tamu.edu
Feed the Future Small Scale Irrigation Innovation Lab
Dr. Nicole Lefore
Director
Coordinates with USAID and other partners to develop the effective use of water through small scale irrigation in developing countries.
Phone: 979-458-8109
Email: Nicole.Lefore@ag.tamu.edu
Matt Stellbauer
Program Coordinator
Coordinates with USAID and other partners to develop the effective use of water through small scale irrigation in developing countries.
Phone: 979-458-5536
Email: matt.stellbauer@ag.tamu.edu
Center for Coffee Research and Education
Dr. Thomas Lacher
Center Director
Directs coffee research and development in International Countries.
Phone: 979-845-5750
Email: tlacher@tamu.edu
