Our Team | Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture at Texas A&M University

DIRECTOR

Dr. Elsa Murano

Director of Borlaug Institute

Works to carry on the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug by overseeing the Institute and it's international training programs.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

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.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 949-458-1186

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.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 949-458-3406

Email: eric.bost@ag.tamu.edu

Stella Garcia

Lead Office Associate

Assists with day to day operations.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-845-4164

Email: MSGarcia@ag.tamu.edu

Shelbi Greaves

Communication Manager

Handles all communications including social media and website content.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-845-4164

Email: shelbi.greaves@ag.tamu.edu

Development

B. Keith Cole

Associate Director for Program Development

Leads new business development activities.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-845-8713

Email: BKCole@ag.tamu.edu

Jason Vogel

Program Coordinator

Leads new business development activities.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-458-5579

Email: Jason.Vogel@ag.tamu.edu

Program Implementation

Dr. Maad Rawendoozi

Regional Director for North Africa and Middle East and Assistant Research Scientist

Designs and implements agricultural development projects in the Middle East and North Africa to improve prospects for procuring agricultural development projects in the region.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 949-458-1168

Email: mymohammed@ag.tamu.edu

Dr. Steve Whisenant

Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa

Designs and implements agricultural development projects in the Middle East and North Africa to improve prospects for procuring agricultural development projects in the region. Provide rangeland and resilience support for all Borlaug Institute programs.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-458-9776

Email: s-whisenant@tamu.edu

Dr. Tim Davis

Regional Director for Asia and Professor of Horticultural Sciences

Designs and implements agricultural development projects in Asia to improve prospects for procuring agricultural development projects in the region.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-847-5887

Email: t-davis5@tamu.edu

Dr. Roger Norton

Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean

Helps develop partnerships with local and international entities in the region and helps coordinate implementation of activities.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-458-1129

Email: roger.norton@ag.tamu.edu

Eric Brenner

Program Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean

Assists in managing projects and supporting program development in Latin America and the Caribbean, including coordination with Operations staff on management and required resources to mobilize to the field.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 949-458-5578

Email: ebrenner@ag.tamu.edu

Emily Monroe

Program Coordinator

Supports the Program Implementation team in technical, administrative, and financial areas. Provides support as needed for international visitors and independent contractors.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-458-8556

Email: emily.monroe@ag.tamu.edu

Carmen Byce

Program Coordinator for Asia

Assists in managing projects and supporting program development in Asia, including coordination with Operations staff on management and required resources to mobilize to the field.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-458-8557

Email: carmen.byce@ag.tamu.edu

International Team

Dr. Mike McWhorter

Associate Director

Manages all aspects of the Office of International Training Programs.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-845-7697

Email: Mike.McWhorter@ag.tamu.edu

Thomas Hall

Assistant Director for International Training

Coordinate with various entities of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) to develop and administer sponsored short-term, non-academic training programs.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-862-1950

Email: thomas.hall@ag.tamu.edu

Lauren Seifert

Program Coordinator

Provides logistical and financial support for the Office of International Training.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

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.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

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.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-845-5883

Email: dklewis@ag.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.

Mailing Address

The Borlaug Institute
578 John Kimbrough Blvd.
Suite 201
College Station, TX 77843-2477

Contact

Phone: 979-458-5536

Email: matt.stellbauer@ag.tamu.edu

Enrique Pinon

Graduate Student Assistant for Feed the Future Small Scale Irrigation Lab

Manage and maintain oversight of external database, work with ILSSI management on the preparation and design of annual and semiannual reports, and update the website as needed.