Executive Leadership Team

Mr. John W. Crawford '93 leads the Division of Finance and Business Services. He leads and directs all financial resources for Texas A&M University, including fiscal operations, short- and long-range planning, budgeting, financial analysis, procurement and contracting, business development and licensing. His oversight extends to finance personnel embedded throughout campus departments supporting academic, research and administrative functions.

Mr. Shane Hinckley directs the university’s enterprise partnerships, spearheading business development initiatives and identifying licensing opportunities that drive revenue growth. By collaborating closely with Marketing and Communications as well as Athletics, the business development team plays a pivotal role in cultivating and sustaining new revenue streams within their unit’s purview. His team delivers comprehensive support for the use of Texas A&M’s intellectual property, serving a wide spectrum of university departments, divisions and affiliate partners. This integrated approach ensures the university’s resources are strategically leveraged and its brand is consistently represented.

Ms. Barbara A. Bayer provides strategic leadership for academic finance and business operations across Texas A&M University, serving as the primary academic finance partner to the Executive Vice President and Provost and collaborates closely with the finance Assistant Deans for Business Services within each college and school.

Ms. Jessica Kilby leads and directs the development, management and implementation of the operating budget and fiscal plans for the non-academic divisions and units at Texas A&M University. This includes the Office of the President (Community Engagement and Government Relations), Division of Operations (Technology Services, Facilities and Energy Services, Transportation, etc.), Strategy and Business Services (HROE, Finance and Business Services, etc.), Risk, Ethics and Compliance, Marketing and Communications, Division of Student Affairs and the Office of the Commandant.

Mr. John McCall is the Controller for Texas A&M University and leads the central Accounting and Finance functions that support the university as well as other institutions in the Texas A&M System through shared service agreements. The departments under the Controller include Financial Management Operations, Student Business Services, University Accounting Services, Contracts, Procurement and Logistics.

Ms. Annette Shenkir oversees Academic Accounting and Business Services (AABS) (previously known as Academic Affairs Business Services), Research Enterprise Business Services (REBS), and the financial functions of the Libraries.

Ms. Deborah Wright leads the comprehensive budget development and planning processes for Texas A&M University. She oversees the coordination of the annual operating budget cycle, manages the biennial preparation of the Legislative Appropriation Request and ensures compliance through the submission of mandated federal, state and university system reports.

Ms. Mary Kalafatis oversees the Department of Business Practice’s mission is to strengthen the division by supporting career development, building process excellence and providing assessment and analysis.

Dr. Brian McGinley - Business Services oversees Procurement Services, including the HUB Program, Contract Administration and Logistics Services. These units strive to safeguard Texas A&M from a variety of risks and deliver seamless customer service through process transparency and efficiency focusing on value-add tasks. 

Ms. Cari Tawney oversees the financial and business services supporting the Division of Student Affairs. In addition to the administrative, auxiliary, and student service departments within Student Affairs, her team manages the Box Office and the Student Organization Finance Center.

Mr. Dean Endler Primary responsibilities include negotiation and monitoring of TAMU large scale (university-wide) contracts and serve as university liaison with the Texas A&M System Real Estate Office on administration of Texas A&M real estate matters.

Ms. Sarah Curylo serves as the executive assistant to Mr. Crawford.

Dr. James Batchelder serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the College of Nursing, providing leadership for all administrative operations and strategic planning efforts. Dr. Batchelder oversees a broad portfolio, including human resources, finance, facilities and compliance, ensuring optimal support for the College’s educational, research and service missions. His dedication to operational excellence, transparent processes and collaborative problem-solving supports faculty, staff and students in their pursuit of academic excellence.

Ms. Sarah Barron serves as Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration for the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, where she leads on activities related to finance, human resources, compliance, contracts and data analysis. She oversees budgeting, financial planning and administrative operations while ensuring alignment with university policy and the college's strategic priorities. Through collaborative leadership and financial stewardship, she supports sound decision-making and operational effectiveness across the college's academic and clinical enterprise.

Ms. Lesley Bell leads financial and administrative operations for the Texas A&M College of Engineering, overseeing budgeting, compliance, finance and business services operations while ensuring alignment with university policy and strategic priorities.  Through collaborative leadership and financial stewardship, she supports decision-making and operational effectiveness within the college.  She also collaborates with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) executive leadership. 

Mr. Stephen Bockelmann ‘03 serves as the Assistant Dean for Finance at the School of Public Health. He joined SPH in 2018 and has held his current position since 2022. In this role, he oversees the school’s business operations — including finance, human resources, information technology and facilities operations — to ensure they are effectively managed in support of the Dean’s priorities, the college’s strategic direction, university policies and system requirements.

Ms. Kristine J. Brisco

Mr. Jordan Chadwick, CPA ’13 leads the finance and business services function for the Mays Business School. Jordan oversees fiscal operations, budgeting and financial analysis for all Mays Business School Departments, Centers, residential programs and online programs. Jordan also provides operational oversight of the human resources, IT management and facilities management functions within Mays Business School.

Ms. Viviene W. Crooks leads the finance and business services function at the School of Law in Fort Worth, which includes fiscal operations, budgeting, financial analysis, procurement, and contracting, and has local responsibility for the Facilities, HROE, and Technology Services staff located there.

Mr. Joe Dillard ’93 is responsible for managing the financial and business operations for the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Joe joined the Bush School in June 2005. He advises and makes recommendations to the Dean of the college on budget development and implementation, financial procedures and reporting and most other financial and business administrative matters in the college.

Ms. Jill M. Hobbs '06 serves as the Assistant Dean for Business Services supporting the College of Education and Human Development. In her capacity as Assistant Dean, she ensures operational and business services are effectively carried out on a day-to-day basis for the College, in line with the strategic direction and tactical needs of the Dean.

Ms. Sarah McLaughlin leads finance, human resources, technology, facilities and operations for the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. She oversees budgeting, financial planning, compliance, and administrative operations while ensuring alignment with university policy and strategic priorities. Through collaborative leadership and financial stewardship, she supports sound decision-making and operational effectiveness across the college.

Ms. Flor Montelongo leads financial and administrative operations for the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, overseeing budgeting, fiscal strategy, human resources, payroll and compliance functions. She directs the management of a $28M+ annual budget while supporting faculty affairs, research administration, and long-range financial planning aligned with institutional priorities.

Ms. Rosalie Nickles

Ms. Yolanda Veals, M.S. serves as the strategic financial leader for the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital. She provides comprehensive oversight of financial operations, including budget and capital planning, funding priorities and long-term financial analysis.