Meet Our HROE Team
The Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness 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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Henry Judah
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
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
Coming Soon!
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.
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
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!
Stacy Cohn
Director, HR Services - Hub 1 - LEADERSHIP
Director, HR Services - Hub 2 - SERVICE
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professionals and managers in Customer Support Hub 1 - LEADERSHIP and Customer Support Hub 2 - SERVICE, and support the units/departments we serve.
- Learn more about our Customer Support Hubs.
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.
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.
Stephaney Davis
Manager, Executive Search Program
Job Duties
- Leads the Executive Search team and its services which provide a seamless experience for candidates and all parties involved in the recruitment process for academic executive administrators at Texas A&M University.
- Provides a consistent recruitment process for all executive-level searches, providing transparency and clarity for all stakeholders.
- Encourages active engagement from all Texas A&M constituents throughout the search process.
- Dedicated to supporting the successful recruitment of leadership that aligns with the university’s mission and values.
- Establishes clear communication and collaboration between candidates and internal stakeholders to facilitate an effective and efficient search process.
About Me
I love to travel, experience new cultures, and cook. I'm married to an Aggie and have three grown Aggie children. I am a die-hard city girl who recently discovered country living, I have a passion for saving the bees and spend a lot of time tending to our 20+ hives.
Chantale Deuel
Director, HR Services - Hub 3 INTEGRITY
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professionals and managers in Customer Support Hub 3 INTEGRITY, and support the units/departments we serve.
- Learn more about our Customer Support Hubs.
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.
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.
Sarah Franke
Director of Staff Advocacy & Support
Job Duties
- Serves as a dedicated advocate for staff members, actively listening to their needs, concerns, and experiences.
- Provides a neutral, confidential, and independent service to staff seeking conflict resolution. Services provided include consultation, referrals, explanations of policies and procedures, review of applicable resolution methods, mediation, and other services.
- Collaborates regularly with campus leadership, HROE, University Staff Council, and other employee resource groups. Meets regularly with the University President and Vice President of HROE to keep them apprised of trending staff concerns and successes.
- Tracks trends and patterns in conflicts to identify systemic issues or gaps and propose policy and process improvement based on these observed patterns. Generates aggregated and de-identified annual reports to share with senior University leadership.
About Me
I have a true heart and passion to help the amazing employees of Texas A&M! I also have a wonderful husband and five children who keep me hopping. My favorite sport or activity is whatever my kids are involved in (currently volleyball & band)!
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
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.
Stacy Overby
Director, HR Services - Hub 6 - EXCELLENCE
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professionals and managers in Customer Support 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.
Tom Owen
Interim Director, HR Services - Hub 4 - LOYALTY
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professionals and managers in Customer Support Hub 4 - LOYALTY, and support the units/departments we serve.
- Learn more about our Customer Support Hubs.
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.
Blake Parrish
Director, Communications & Employee Outreach
Job Duties
- HROE Communications
- Employee Wellness through Living Well
- Employee Outreach and Engagement through Managers’ Minutes and First Year Employee Experience
- Employee Appreciation and Recognition
About Me
Married to my best friend and we have three great kids. We love the outdoors, cooking, traveling, serving at Declaration Church, and doing hard things, together. You might find us on bikes in our cul-de-sac, hiking a trail, or fishing at Aggie Park.
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
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.
Ron Sorensen
Director, HR Services - Galveston
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professionals and managers in Customer Support Hub 5 - RESPECT, and support the units/departments we serve.
- Learn more about our Customer Support Hubs.