Meet Our HROE Team

The Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectivenesss is a team of professionals dedicated to providing high quality service and counsel to prospective employees, current employees, retirees and the university community. We are excited to have you know us better! Let us partner with you to fulfill your employment needs.

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Damon Slaydon

Damon Slaydon

Vice President

Job Duties
  • Provides strategic and operational guidance on human resource issues
  • Promotes effective employee services and programs that foster an employment environment which builds a climate of excellence and engagement for all employees
  • Leads initiatives and programs that create and foster a productive and inclusive environment in which university employees can work and thrive, with an emphasis on career ladder development, engagement, and employee development
  • Fosters and maintain collaborations and partnerships between the division and faculty, staff and student representatives in teaching, training, mentoring, and development of all Texas A&M University employees
About Me

Hobbies include running and rowing, trout and bass fishing and various "handyman" projects. I love watching MotorTrend TV and wishing I could restore and modify cars like the pros.

Stephen Schulze

Stephen Schulze

Associate Vice President

Job Duties
  • Advises and assists HROE Directors in accomplishing the functional responsibilities of HROE
  • Collaborates across Texas A&M University to ensure HROE services and programs are aligned and integrated into the broader mission and vision of TAMU
  • Evaluates outcomes to ensure performance standards are met and opportunities for improvement are realized
  • Upholds and models the expectation of providing extraordinary service to others
About Me

My work puts me in contact with people of many backgrounds and experiences and I enjoy listening and learning from them. I also enjoy weekend farming and ranching activities on our family farm.

Brandy Kosh

Brandy Kosh

Associate Vice President

Job Duties
  • Empowers employees through their professional work journey
  • Enhances collaboration with all campus operations partners
  • Advocates for effective, meaningful organizational effectiveness
  • Champions extraordinary customer service
About Me

Although I'm a native Texan, I'm a Colorado mountain mama by heart. I enjoy being in CO, sewing, and watching my kids play soccer. My favorite drink is Dr. Pepper.

Joe Corn

Joe Corn

Executive Director of Payroll

Job Duties
  • Leadership for Texas A&M University Payroll
  • Overseeing the Shared Payroll Services we provide to other universities and agencies within the Texas A&M University System
  • Internal controls and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and laws, system policies and university rules
  • Ensuring all employees are paid timely and accurate
About Me

My family keeps me busy outside of work, but if they let me, I will spend all Saturday watching college football.  And please remember, do not schedule events during A&M football games.

Andrew A. Barna Jr.

Andrew A. Barna Jr.

Director of Employee Relations

Job Duties
  • Counsels academic and administrative departments
  • Advises on the application of TAMU rules, SAPs, and statutory obligations under state and federal labor and employment laws
  • ADA and FMLA programs
  • Mediates and provides creative solutions to difficult employment situations
  • Disciplinary matters at TAMU; investigate staff grievances and complaints
  • Workers' Compensation Claims, Open Records Requests, Unemployment Claims, Return to Work Program, Policy Review and Implementation, & Reduction in Force
About Me

I am an attorney admitted to practice law in both Texas and New York. The two things I love about my job/ Employee Relations is it is never boring and its unpredictability. I'm an avid Texas A&M and Boston College sports fan!

Scott Bauer

Scott Bauer

Director of HROE Analytics

Job Duties
  • Data Services
  • HROE Analytics
About Me

I love bible studies, working out, grilling, fishing, playing sports, and technology. Finding innovative solutions to customer issues is my passion. I love spending time with my 4 grandsons!

Regan Durham

Regan Durham

Director of Organizational Development

Job Duties
  • Career Development & Leadership Development program
  • Organization Development & Change Management initiatives
  • Succession Planning initiatives
  • Mentoring & Coaching programs
  • Employee Engagement initiatives
  • Consulting & Business Partnering services
About Me

I love what I do because I get to work with people to cultivate an organizational culture that allows individuals to reach their full potential and achieve career success.

Nicola Franklin

Nicola Franklin

Director of Talent Management

Job Duties
  • Provides strategic leadership for Talent Acquisition support and services university-wide
  • Leads the Executive Search team and services
  • Oversees the Performance Management process
About Me

My hobbies include reading, online gaming and cooking.  I love spending time with my family and two grandsons, as well as our two cats.

Keith Hancock

Keith Hancock

Director of Benefits

Job Duties
  • Benefits teams 
  • Strategic plans based on departmental, university, and system-wide goals and objectives
  • Compliance with government standards, policies, procedures, and activities
  • Collaborates with the System Benefits Administration office to enhance benefit and wellness programs 
About Me

I am a voracious Texas Aggie fan who enjoys all things maroon and white. When not sitting in the stands at an Aggie football or baseball game, I enjoy spending time fishing in Matagorda, attending concerts, floating the river in the hill country, or traveling.

 Brian Payne

Brian Payne

Director of Classification and Compensation

Job Duties
  • Provide strategic leadership on classification and compensation matters university-wide
  • Champion of the University Compensation Strategy
  • Continuous review of all staff career paths
  • Live the mantra that “everyone is a leader” and “empower all employees to do their best”
  • Foster collaboration and relations with everyone at Texas A&M
About Me

Growing up in Florida has made me a Disney fan through and through.  I love to entertain and ensure everyone is having a good time with a full belly, travel to new places, and watch and talk sports (all Tampa Bay teams are my jam and Boiler Up!).  But my life is my wife and two young adult children.

Mary A. Schubert

Mary A. Schubert

Director of Continuous Improvement and Service Quality

Job Duties
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Organizational performance
  • Quality assurance standards for HR services
  • Service quality and process enhancements
  • Workday HCM (HRIS) at Texas A&M
  • Long-range strategic planning efforts for HROE
About Me

My favorite hobbies include having fun with family, playing volleyball, taking naps, and watching true crime shows.

Stacy Cohn

Stacy Cohn

Director, HR Services - Hub 1 - LEADERSHIP

Job Duties
About Me

I love working at Texas A&M and being part of the Aggie community! My job provides many opportunities to meet new people, help solve problems, and create new relationships. I like to travel, read, spend time with family, and be outside with my husband and the dogs.

Stacy Overby

Stacy Overby

Director, HR Services - Hub 2 - SERVICE
Interim Director, HR Services - Hub 6 - EXCELLENCE

Job Duties
  • Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professinals and managers in Customer Support Hub 2 - SERVICE and Hub 6 - EXCELLENCE, and support the units/departments we serve.
  • Learn more about our Customer Support Hubs.
About Me
My hobbies including woodworking, camping and working in the yard. I also enjoy spending time with my wife, four adult children and my one precious grandchild.
Chantale Deuel

Chantale Deuel

Director, HR Services - Hub 3 INTEGRITY

Job Duties
About Me
My hobbies include watching Aggie sports, working out, reading, and spending time with family and friends.  I enjoy meeting new people and working together to help others.
Tom Owen

Tom Owen

Interim Director, HR Services - Hub 4 - LOYALTY

Job Duties
About Me
I am a nationally certified NCAA Track and Field official specializing in horizontal jumps (long and triple jump). I also enjoy all Aggie sports and have had season tickets since 1980 for football and women's basketball. When not working, I enjoy spending time on Lake Jacksonville with my wife and 6 grandchildren.
Ron Sorensen

Ron Sorensen

Director, HR Services - Hub 5 - RESPECT

Job Duties
About Me
If it swims I have probably fished for it! Outside of that, I enjoy tackling home and auto repair projects often requiring more skill than I have - fond memories of both the successes and massive failures. At the top of the list though is travelling around with my wife and helping our two young adult daughters get started “in the real world”.