Staff
Randy Van Deven, PE
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
“Helping a deserving student attain a college degree, become gainfully employed and positively contribute to society, motivates our division’s fundraising efforts.”
903-468-8183
Randy_VanDeven@tamu-commerce.edu
Brenda Morris, Assistant to the Vice President
Brenda manages the business operations for the office of Institutional Advancement and provides support to all areas of the division. She is an experienced project manager with a background in Information Technology. Brenda is excited to support the fundraising arm of the University where she gets to interact daily with the past, present, and future of the University -- the faithful alumni and friends who are providing for the students of today who will in turn enable future students to receive an education. B.S., Texas A&M University-Commerce.
903-468-8180
Brenda_Morris@tamu-commerce.edu
Amy Bassham, Administrative Assistant
Amy provides administrative support to Advancement, Advancement Services, and Alumni Relations. She plays a vital role in the financial, administrative, and reporting processes of the organization. After graduating in 2003, Amy joined the University full-time. Her background with the University includes both academic and administrative experience which is invaluable in her role. She loves getting to know the alumni and looks forward to continuing to help in the efforts of raising money for the University. B.S., Texas A&M University-Commerce
903-468-8680
Amy_Bassham@tamu-commerce.edu
Development Directors
Wayne Davenport, Director of Development
Wayne Davenport, B.S. ’03 and M.S. ’05, returned to the university as a director of development to help high school students have the same opportunity to attend A&M-Commerce. As a student, he enjoyed being a part of the agriculture department, the closeness of the students and faculty, and all the memories from his fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho.
903-468-8182
Wayne_Davenport@tamu-commerce.edu
Wyman Williams, Director of Development
Wyman Williams, B.S. '69, has lived in Commerce since he was three years old. He has had the rare opportunity to attend first grade through college in Commerce, as well as own a long-time family business in town. Wyman finds it an honor to serve as a director of development after serving the university for so many years in support roles including the Foundation Board of Directors.
903-468-8187
Wyman_Williams@tamu-commerce.edu
Advancement Services
Alicia Wittkopf, Director of Advancement Services
Alicia manages the Advancement Services and Annual & Special Programs Offices, which includes coordination of the stewardship program, endowments and scholarships, prospect management, donor recognition, constituent management and other related activities. She also serves as a liaison to the Texas A&M University-Commerce Foundation.
903-468-3020
Alicia_Wittkopf@tamu-commerce.edu
Stephen Harris, Prospect Research Coordinator
903-468-8197
Stephen_Harris@tamu-commerce.edu
Annual Programs
Stephanie Fiorisi, Coordinator of Annual and Special Programs
As Coordinator of Annual and Special Programs, Stephanie’s responsibilities include contacting alumni, friends, faculty, staff and parents through direct mail, phonathons or special events to encourage them to make annual donations to Texas A&M University-Commerce. Annual gifts made to the Annual Fund provide A&M-Commerce with the flexibility to enhance academic programs, strengthen student programs and scholarships and invest in faculty and staff.
Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science from A&M-Commerce in 2005, and is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Higher Education-Education Administration.
903-468-8181
Stephanie_Fiorisi@tamu-commerce.edu
Stacey Preas, Coordinator of Gift Processing
Stacey coordinates and processes contributions made to the Texas A&M University-Foundation. She is responsible for overseeing the Foundation excellence accounts and assisting departments with deposits and expenditures from these accounts. Stacey is a lifelong resident of Commerce. She came to Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1999 with 10 years experience in banking.
903-886-5712
Stacey_Prease@tamu-commerce.edu
