M. Katherine Banks
Vice Chancellor of National Laboratories and National Security Strategic Initiatives
- Overall responsibility for execution of The Texas A&M University System’s National Laboratory engagement
- Principal executive engaged with Triad National Security, LLC (Triad)
- Serves on the Triad Board of Directors
Julia Pierko
Associate Vice Chancellor for National Laboratories
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Primary point of contact and facilitator for The Texas A&M University System’s National Laboratory engagement
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Liaison to the Los Alamos National Laboratory leadership team and Triad board and committees
- 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
Tracy Cullen
Director of Operations
Executive support to the Associate Vice Chancellor and administration of NLO daily operations.
Phone: 979-458-4929
Email: tcullen@tamus.edu
Rita Presley
Executive Assistant II
- Provides administrative support for National Laboratories Office and National Security Strategic Initiatives
Phone: 979-458-6685
Email: rpresley@tamus.edu
Brian Blake
Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing
- Provides communications and marketing support for National Laboratories Office and National Security Strategic Initiatives
Phone: 979-458-2475
Email: brian.blake@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 The Texas A&M University System’s faculties with National Laboratories
Phone: 979-229-4196
Email: mahapatra@tamu.edu
Janelle Salinas
Project Manager
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Administers project management duties related to all National Laboratory activities
- Assists in faculty engagement and office operations
Phone: 979-458-4927
Email: jsalinas@tamus.edu
L. Diane Hurtado
*Currently on detail to NNSA
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for National Laboratories and National Security Strategic Initiatives
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Primary point of contact and facilitator for The Texas A&M University System’s National Laboratory engagement
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Liaison to the Los Alamos National Laboratory leadership team and Triad board and committees
Phone: 979-458-8151
Email: d-hurtado@tamus.edu