M. Katherine Banks
Vice Chancellor of National Laboratories and National Security Strategic Initiatives
- Overall responsibility for execution of Texas A&M System national laboratory engagement
- Principal executive engaged with Triad National Security, LLC (Triad)
- Serves on the Triad Board of Directors
L. Diane Hurtado
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for National Laboratories and National Security Strategic Initiatives
Primary point of contact and facilitator for Texas A&M System national laboratory engagement
Liaison to the Los Alamos National Laboratory leadership team and Triad board and committees
Phone: 979-458-8151
Email: d-hurtado@tamus.edu
Julia Pierko
Assistant Vice Chancellor for National Laboratories
- Leads initiatives to pursue safe and secure uses of nuclear sciences and technology
- Primary point of contact for international engagement in nuclear energy
Phone: 979-862-9149
Email: jpierko@tamus.edu
Rita Presley
Executive Assistant II
- Executive Assistant to the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for National Laboratories and National Security Strategic Initiatives
Phone: 979-458-6685
Email: rpresley@tamus.edu
Johnnie F. Guelker
NNSA Site Liaison
- Primary point of contact for Nuclear Security Enterprise plants and sites
Phone: 806-231-9182 (Cell) 806-573-1147 (Pantex)
Email: jguelker@tamus.edu
Rupak Mahapatra
Director of Research Engagement
- Coordinates research engagement of Texas A&M System faculties with National Labs
Phone: 979-229-4196
Email: mahapatra@tamu.edu
Janelle Salinas
Project Manager
Administers project management duties related to all national laboratory activities
- Assists in faculty engagement and office operations
Phone: 979-458-4927
Email: jturner@tamus.edu
