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
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
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
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
Stacy Cohn
Director, HR Services - Hub 1 - LEADERSHIP
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professinals and managers in Customer Support Hub 1 - LEADERSHIP, 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.
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
Director, HR Services - Hub 3 INTEGRITY
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professinals 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.
Edward Romero
Director, HR Services - Hub 4 - LOYALTY
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professinalsand managers in Customer Support Hub 4 - LOYALTY, and support the units/departments we serve.
- Learn more about our Customer Support Hubs.
About Me
I enjoy a variety of interests, but if I had to narrow them down, I enjoy team roping, fishing and spending time with family. I also enjoy weekend projects on the family farm that includes, cattle, horses, goats, chickens, guineas, a peacock, barn cats and three dogs.
Ron Sorensen
Director, HR Services - Hub 5 - RESPECT
Job Duties
- Provide strategic leadership to Human Resources Hub professinals and managers in Customer Support Hub 5 - RESPECT, and support the units/departments we serve.
- Learn more about our Customer Support Hubs.