Organizational Structure

The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas collaborates with many different state and federal agencies, academic intuitions, research institutes, and industry professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to building a more resilient Texas. Our unique organizational structure is the foundation of our strategy and solution seeking approach.

Executive Advisory Committee

Jack Baldauf
Texas A&M University

David Coatney
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Monty Dozier
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Joe Elabd
Texas A&M University System

Zachary Grasley
Texas A&M University

Billy Hamilton
Texas A&M University System

Nim Kidd
Texas Division of Emergency Management

Heather Lagrone
Texas General Land Office

Wes Moorehead
Texas A&M Forest Service

George B. Peyton V
Texas Water Development Board

Mark Stone
Texas A&M University System

Lori Taylor
Bush School of Government and Public Service, TAMU

Deborah Thomas
Texas A&M University – Galveston

Jorge Vanegas
Texas A&M University

Greg Winfree
Texas Transportation Institute

Executive Team

Samuel Brody
Director

Wesley Highfield
Faculty

William Merrell
Faculty

Jesús A. Palomo
Director of Operations

Sherry Parker
Business Administrator

Administration

Daniel Arriaga
Program Specialist IV

Jessica Eldridge
Administrative Assistant

Tammisha Farmer
Associate Director

Strategic Engagement

Katharine Teleki
Teleki Consulting

Joey Kaspar
Lawn Chair Consulting

Research Team

Kayode Atoba
Associate Research Scientist

Andrew Juan
Associate Research Scientist

Jooho Kim
Assistant Research Scientist

Yoonjeong Lee
Associate Research Scientist

Laura Stearns
Research Specialist

Federico Antolini
Post Doctoral Student

Faculty

Meri Davlasheridze
Texas A&M University – Galveston

Jens Figlus
Texas A&M University – Galveston

Bas Jonkman
Delft University of Technology

Ali Mostafavi
Texas A&M University

David P. Retchless
Texas A&M University – Galveston

Ashley D. Ross
Texas A&M University – Galveston