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
Office of the Director
Ann Pierce
Assistant to Director
Assist 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
Ambassador Eric M. Bost
Associate Director for External Relations and Senior Adviser to Director
Develop partnerships, coordinate with administration and faculty on the development of international opportunities, and represent the Institute in interactions to further the strategic vision.
Phone: 979-458-3406
Email: eric.bost@ag.tamu.edu
Stella Garcia
Lead Office Associate
Assists with day to day operations.
Phone: 979-845-4164
Email: MSGarcia@ag.tamu.edu
Program Development
B. Keith Cole
Associate Director for Program Development
Leads new business development activities.
Phone: 979-845-8713
Email: BKCole@ag.tamu.edu
Jason Vogel
Program Manager
Manages international projects for the institute.
Phone: 979-458-5579
Email: Jason.Vogel@ag.tamu.edu
International Extension Programs
Dr. Douglas Steele
Director
Implements International Extension Programs.
Phone: 979-458-8109
Email: douglas.steele@ag.tamu.edu
Program Implementation
Dr. Roger Norton
Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean
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
Dr. Tim Davis
Regional Director for Asia and Professor of Horticultural Sciences
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
Dr. Maad Rawandoozi
Program Coordinator for North Africa and Middle East and Assistant Research Scientist
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
Eric Brenner
Program Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean
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
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
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
Center for Coffee Research and Education
Dr. Leo Lombardini
Center Director
Coffee research and development in International Countries.
Phone: 979-845-8242
Email: l-lombardini@tamu.edu
Dana Lewis
Program Coordinator
Provides administrative and financial support to the Center’s Director as well as travel coordination, project management, and marketing.
Phone: 979-845-5883
Email: dklewis@ag.tamu.edu
Rodrigo Chavez
Training Coordinator
Lead and coordinate CCRE training activities and educational events. Increase visibility and expand connections to the coffee industry.
Phone: 979-458-9883
Email: rodrigoch@tamu.edu
Feed the Future Innovation Lab
Matt Stellbauer
Program Coordinator for Feed the Future Small Scale Irrigation Lab
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
Business Operations
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
Nancy Patrenella
Business Administrator I
Accounts Payable, accounts receivables, property/inventory.
Phone: 979-862-7723
Email: nancy.patrenella@ag.tamu.edu
Rhonda D’Agostino
Administrative Services Manager
Manages Payroll and Human Resources.
Phone: 979-845-3763
Email: rdagosti@ag.tamu.edu
