Leadership

Guided by students, alumni, and the P.A.N.K.U.S. family.

P.A.N.K.U.S. continues through the service of student officers, alumni leaders, and volunteers who preserve tradition, support members, and carry Tarleton State spirit forward.

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One organization. Multiple generations.

Leadership connects student energy with alumni continuity, preserving P.A.N.K.U.S. today while preparing it for tomorrow.

Alumni Leadership

Executive Directors

The Executive Directors provide structure, continuity, and long-term support for the organization.

JR

Jose Rodriguez

Founder · Executive Director · Corporate Governance

Jose supports corporate governance, structure, standards, and continuity for the organization as it continues to formalize its alumni and national operations.

National Office

Alumni and advisory leaders carrying the legacy forward.

The National Office supports continuity, student leadership, operations, events, standards, membership, education, and the long-term alumni connection.

Sara Butler

Sara Butler

Director · Undergraduate Affairs

Alumna · Joined 2008

Sara serves as a student liaison and focuses on retreat, bringing actives and alumni together while helping the organization continue to grow.

KM

Kyle Masters

Director · Finance

Financial planning, budget awareness, and stewardship.

BP

Bruce Pickens

Director · Standards

Standards, expectations, and organizational continuity.

JB

Jordan Bartel

Director · Education

Member education and leadership learning.

DG

Desirae Garcia

Director · Membership

Membership engagement, records, and family connection.

CW

Claire Welch

Member Experience

Engagement across current and future members.

CA

Callie Amidon

Advisor

Advisory support to student and alumni leadership.

ADV

Sarah Rosales · Jeremy Rivera · Jennifer Price

Board Advisory

Perspective and support for the National Office.

CA

Courtney Amidon

Director · Communications

Communications support and organizational messaging.

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Director · Leadership

Leadership development and continuity planning.

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Director · Events

Event planning and alumni/student engagement.

Student Leadership

Student Executive Board

Current student leaders represent the active membership and help guide campus presence, traditions, events, recruitment, and member experience.

MZ

Montana Zapata

President

1st-year Master's · Environmental Science – Policy · Granbury, TX

Favorite traditions: Initiation, football games & tailgate, Purple Out Contest, Homecoming Parade, and Retreat

RF

Rachel Farmer

Vice President

Senior · Animal Science (Pre-Vet) · Waco, TX

Focus area: Recruitment
Favorite tradition: Launching of the Ducks during Homecoming

ED

Emma De La Cruz

Secretary

Senior · Computer Science: AI & Machine Learning · Gorman, TX

Favorite tradition: Retreat

KK

Kendra Kirkpatrick

Treasurer

Sophomore · Mathematics · San Antonio, TX

Focus area: Recruitment
Favorite tradition: Cheering at games

AV

Ariden Vera

Alumni Relations

Sophomore · Elementary Education · Pearsall, TX

Favorite tradition: Purple Poo

PW

Peyton Webster

Public Relations

Junior · Nursing · Van Alstyne, TX

Favorite tradition: Guard the Field

TP

Thomas Pritchett

Sergeant-at-Arms

Junior · Sport Management · Midlothian, TX

Focus area: Sergeant
Favorite tradition: Homecoming

JR

Jordan Rigler

Historian

Sophomore · Agricultural Services and Development · Dickinson, TX

Focus area: Capturing moments that document the spirit and connection of the organization

VM

Victoria McNally

Fundraising

Fundraising efforts for student activities and needs.

HM

Hunter McMillian

Recruitment

Junior · Psychology & Sociology · Dallas, TX

Focus area: Recruitment

CA

Callie Amidon

Advisor

Advisory support for the student organization.

Sara Butler

Sara Butler

Director · Undergraduate Affairs

Professional: M.S. Child Development and Family Studies, TSU; child welfare experience for more than 10 years; Director of Learning and Development.

Focus area: Retreat & student liaison