Professional Service

Reviewer - Article / Manuscript

• 2017: Southwestern Business Administration Teaching Conference, Houston, Texas

Academic Conference: Moderator / Facilitator

• 2015 – 2016: Southwestern Business Administration Teaching Conference (Regional)
• 2014 – 2015: Southwestern Business Administration Teaching Conference (Regional)

Board of Directors: Moderate Involvement

• 2014 – 2016: Magnolia Cemetery (Local)
• 2011: Jefferson County Lawyers Association Foundation Board (Local)

Board of Directors: Substantial Involvement

• 2014 – 2016: Jefferson County Lawyers Association Foundation Board (Local)
• 2014 – 2015: Court=Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas (Regional)

Chair: Committee / Task Force

• 2016: Court=Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, Texas (National). Chair, Search Committee for Executive Director Position at CASA of Southeast Texas, Inc.
• 2016: Court=Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, Texas (Regional). Chair, Ad Hoc Climate Survey for Workplace

Member: Committee/Task Force

• 2014: Review of SGA Culture and Processes (Local)
• 2005: Southern Association of Legal Studies in Business

Other Professional Service Activities

• 2011: Court-Appointed Special Advocate Training (Local). 40 hours of training to qualify to serve as volunteer advocate

Presentation

• 2017: Persuasion and Negotiation in the Workplace – M.B.A. Showcase, Beaumont, Texas. Negotiation and Persuasion Workshop for Southeast Texas Community sponsored by Lamar University M.B.A. program
• 2011: Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business (Regional)

Reviewer: Conference Paper

• 2014 – 2015: Southwestern Business Administration Teaching Conference (Regional)

Service to the Institution

Department Assignments

Chair

• 2012-2013: Accounting Search Committee
• 2010-2011: Departmental Search Committee--Accounting Professor

Member

• 2017 – 2018: Accounting Advisory Board
• 2009-2010: Departmental Promotion Committee for Dr. Ann Watkins
• 2008-2009: Accounting and Business Law departmental Chair Search Committee 

College Assignments

Chair

• 2019-2020 – 2020-2021: Undergraduate Programs
• 2019-2020 – 2020-2021: Accreditation & Assessment
• 2017-2018: M.B.A. Exit Exam Review
• 2015-2016 – 2016-2017: Accreditation and Assessment Committee
• 2014-2015 – 2015-2016: BUSI 2300
• 2014-2015: Accreditation and Assessment Committee Lamar University
• 2013-2014: Assessment Committee Lamar University
• 2013-2014: Multicultural Enhancement Committee
• 2012-2013: Institutional Resources Committee Lamar University
• 2009-2010 – 2012-2013: Multicultural Enhancement Committee Lamar University
• 2011-2012: Institutional Resource Committee Lamar University
• 2007-2008 – 2010-2011: Institutional Resources Committee Lamar University

Faculty Sponsor

• 2012-2013: Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society

Member

• 2019-2020: Executive Committee
• 2018-2019 – 2019-2020: Executive Committee
• 2017-2018: Graduate Program Committee
• 2017-2018: Accreditation and Assessment Committee
• 2015-2016 – 2017-2018: Executive Committee
• 2015-2016 – 2017-2018: Undergraduate Programs Committee
• 2015-2016 – 2017-2018: Commencement Committee
• 2015-2016 – 2016-2017: Graduate Programs Committee
• 2014-2015: M.B.A. Program Committee Lamar University
• 2013-2014 – 2014-2015: Executive Committee Lamar University
• 2013-2014: M.B.A. Program Committee Lamar University
• 2011-2012: ARC of Dr. Bradley Mayer
• 2010-2011: Administrative Review Committee – Dr. Brad Mayer, Associate Dean
• 2008-2009: COB Dean's Evaluation Committee
• 2007-2008 – 2008-2009: Faculty Development Committee Lamar University

Mentoring Activities

• 2010-2011: Business Learning Communities
• 2019: Study Abroad in Costa Rica/Panama 

University Assignments

Committee Chair

• 2012-2013: Joint Lamar University/Texas Tech Law School Scholarship Selection Committee
• 2011-2012: Joint Lamar University/Texas Tech University School of Law Presidential

Scholarship Committee

• 2010-2011: Joint LU/Texas Tech Scholarship Committee
• 2009-2010: Joint Lamar University/Texas Tech School of Law Presidential Scholarship
• 2008-2009: Joint Lamar University/Texas Tech Law School Scholarship Selection Committee
• 2005-2006: Joint Lamar University/Texas Tech Law School Scholarship Selection Committee
• 2005-2006: Institutional Resource Committee
• 2004-2005: Instructional Resources Committee
• 2003-2004: Ad Hoc Committee on Promotion of Non-Tenure Track Faculty
• 2002-2003: Instructional Resources Committee

Committee Member

• 2019-2020: University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
• 2019: Lamar University Strategic Planning Core Team
• 2013-2014: FY15 Student Services Fee Hearings
• 2013-2014: Faculty Tenure and Promotion Appeal Committee
• 2013-2014: Multicultural Enhancement Committee
• 2013-2014: Search Committee for Graduate Dean
• 2013-2014: Student Service Fee
• 2011-2012: Beck Fellowship Selection Committee
• 2010-2011: Student Service Fee
• 2008-2009 – 2009-2010: Student Service Fee Committee
• 2005-2006: Student Services Fee Committee
• 2005-2006: Ad Hoc Marketing/Management departmental Promotion Committee
• 2003-2004: Council on Scholarships and Fellowships Advisement
• 2002-2003: Advising and Retention Council
• 2002-2003: 'Hallmarks of Excellence' Task Force
• 2008-2009: Greek Awards Committee
• 2004-2005: Lamar University Athletic Council
• 2002-2003: Honors Council
• 2004-2005: Lamar University Student Service Fee Budget Committee
• 2004-2005: Search Committee for Associate Vice-President for Student Life
• 2002-2003: Student Services Fee Committee

Faculty Advisor

• 2012-2013: Lamar University Circle-K International
• 2012-2013: Lamar University Ambassador Program
• 2010-2011: Lamar University Circle K International
• 2011-2012: Circle K International--Lamar University
• 2010-2011 – 2011-2012: Lamar University Ambassador Program
• 2009-2010: Lamar University Ultimate Frisbee Club
• 2009-2010: Circle K International
• 2009-2010: Lamar University Ambassadors
• 2008-2009: Lamar University Ambassador Program
• 2005-2006: Lamar University Ambassador Program
• 2004-2005: Lamar University Ambassadors Program
• 2002-2003: Lamar University Ambassador Program

Mentoring Activities

• 2014-2015: Beck Fellowship
• 2014-2015: Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities
• 2013-2014: A Dinner and Conversation
• 2012-2013: A Dinner and Conversation for Pre-Law Majors
• 2011-2012: Wings Mentor

Other Institutional Service Activities

• 2014-2015: Review of SGA Culture and Processes

State-wide Assignments

Chair

• 2002-2003 – 2003-2004: Lamar University/ Texas Tech Law School Scholarship Selection Committee

Community Service

Chair of a Committee

• 2015 – 2018: Magnolia Cemetery
• 2014: Birthright of Beaumont
• 2011: Southeast Texas Mission ACTS Committee (SETMAC), Diocesan Committee to Oversee Retreats in 8 parishes and College and High School
• 2011: Birthright of Beaumont
• 2011: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), President of Board of Directors
• 2010: Court-Appointed Special Advocates
• 2008: SETMAC Leadership Workshop, Conduct workshops to train directors of ACTS retreats.
• 2008: SETMAC (Diocesan ACTS Core Team), Chair of Board that coordinates ACTS retreats in the Diocese of Beaumont
• 2008: Birthright of Beaumont, Inc., Chair of Board of non-profit organization that assists women who may be pregnant
• 2006: Teen ACTS Core, Coordinates ACTS retreats for teens
• 2005: San Felipe de Jesus Mission to Matamoros, Mexico to construct houses in coordination with Habitat for Mexico
• 2005: SETMAC Leadership Workshop, Conduct workshops to train directors of ACTS retreats
• 2005: SETMAC (Diocesan ACTS Core Team), Chair of Board that coordinates ACTS retreats in the Diocese of Beaumont
• 2005: Birthright of Beaumont, Inc., Chair of Board of non-profit organization that assists women who may be pregnant
• 2002: St. Anne Catholic Church ACTS Core Team
• 2002: Birthright of Beaumont, Inc., Chair of Board of non-profit organization that assists women who may be pregnant

Member of a Committee

• 2018: Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas
• 2015 – 2018: Court=Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas
• 2015 – 2018: Beaumont Chapter ACTS
• 2015 – 2016: Beaumont Chapter ACTS
• 2015: Court-Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas
• 2015: Magnolia Cemetery
• 2011 – 2016: St. Anne Catholic Church Handbell Choir
• 2011: College ACTS
• 2011: Magnolia Cemetery
• 2008: Teen ACTS Core, Sit on board that coordinates ACTS retreats for teens
• 2008: Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Member of Board that sets guidelines and policy for the non-profit organization that provides volunteers to help at-risk children in foster care
• 2007: Diocese of Beaumont Retirement Committee
• 2006: St. Katherine Drexel Humanitarians Neighborhood HealthCheck, Annual medical and social services fair for the needy
• 2003: St. Katherine Drexel Humanitarians Neighborhood HealthCheck, Annual medical and social services fair for the needy

Other Community Service Activities

• 2010: Birthright of Beaumont
• 2009: Teen ACTS Core Team, Chair of committee that sponsors and guides 2-3 Teen and Young Adult retreats each year. Oversee fund-raising and follow-up activities in parish youth ministry. Attend and sponsor Leadership Workshops for adults in youth ministry
• 2009: SETMAC: Southeast Texas Mission ACTS Committee, Chair of Diocesan Board that guides ACTS retreats in parishes throughout Beaumont Diocese. Conduct monthly board meetings with representatives from ten parishes; facilitate Leadership Workshops 2-3 times a year; facilitate Core Team Workshops once a year
• 2006: Teen ACTS Retreat

• 2010: Magnolia Cemetery, Board Member on Magnolia Cemetery (monthly meetings)
• 2009: Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Vice-president to Board of Directors. Involved in fund-raising and other activities to support volunteers who represent the interests of foster care children in Family Court
• 2009: Birthright of Beaumont, Inc., Chair, Board of nonprofit organization that assists pregnant women
• 2003: St. Anne Jr. High Tennis Team
• 2003: St. Anne Jr. High Youth Program
• 2002: St. Anne Vacation Bible School
• 2002: St. Anne Catholic Church RENEW Program
• 2002: St. Anne Prayer Groups for Children
• Speech / Presentation at a Community Meeting
• 2017: Diocese of Beaumont--ACTS Team Training, Workshop training for ACTS retreats