Jorge Juarez
Executive Director
Ph: 214-768-3368 | jcjuarez@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2012

Education Background: Texas A&M Corpus Christi 1990 and  Texas Tech 2001

Hobbies: Love exercising and play sports with my wife (Veronica) and four children (Sebastian, Karol, Blaise, and Rocco). Let’s agree there is never any down time in the Juarez home.

Favorite Quotes: "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta

What should excite the students about your program?
Having worked at five University Rec Centers in the state of Texas, Mustangs should be PROUD of what they have on campus. Excellent experiences within Rec Sports Programs and Dedman Center should excite ALL MUSTANGS.

David Chambers
Associate Director of Programs
Ph: 214-768-4823 | dchamber@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2004
Education Background: B.S.B.A. Economics, Auburn University, 1988; M.Ed. HPER Outdoor Education, Administration, Georgia College State University, 2001.
Hobbies:  Anything outdoor recreation related and specifically, canoeing, backpacking and climbing; introducing my kids to the outdoors; spending time outside with family and coaching daughter's softball.
Favorite Quotes: "In mountaineering, there are two types of people: old mountaineers and bold mountaineers, but you never meet any old and bold mountaineers."
What should excite the students about your program?
Recreational Sports epitomizes the relationship between fun and the student experience. No matter your interest, Recreational Sports offers healthy opportunities for connection, challenge, leadership, and personal development through exciting, active, and fun experiences.

Employed at SMU since: 2010
Education Background: B.S. Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2007;  M.A. in Dispute Resolution, SMU 2012.
Hobbies: Running, volleyball, basketball, really any type of sports, playing or watching, trying new adventurous things, shopping, and hanging out with friends and family.
Favorite Quote: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King Jr.
What should excite the students about your program?
The Dedman Center is a great place to work if you are looking for a good opportunity to grow and develop professionally.

Gina Garcia
Assistant Director of Fitness
Ph: 214-768-4818 | ggarcia@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2006
Education Background: B.S. Physical Education, minor in Business, 1992; Music degree in piano, 1984; Nalchik, Russia.
Hobbies: Cooking and trying out new recipes that are healthy, pencil drawing, and knitting.
Favorite Quote: "Life is given to people only once and we need to live this life with pride and integrity so there are no regrets when this life is over." - Translated from Russian writer Nikolai Alexeevich Ostrovsky in How the Steel was Tempered.
What should excite the students about your program?
SMU Fitness offers a variety of programs to get you healthy, fit and educated. Massage therapy helps the body recover from injuries, relax and improves overall health.

Jack Harper
Assistant Director, Intramural/Sport Clubs
Ph: 214-768-3367 | jharper@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2006
Education Background: B.S. Exercise & Sport Sciences, Texas Tech University, 2003; M.S. Leisure Service Management, Oklahoma State University, 2008.
Hobbies: Any sort of competition, sports, hunting, relaxing, and having good times with friends.
Favorite Quote: "You will never soar with the eagles if you continue to waddle with the penguins."
What should excite the students about your program?
Intramurals is a great way to develop life long friendships through friendly competition. The many different activities offered provide opportunities for almost anyone who is interested.

Ph: 214-768-7392 | mhenery@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2010

Hobbies: Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountain biking, guitar, family, dogs.
Favorite Quote: "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games."  Ernest Hemingway

Charlie Bryant
Assistant Facility Manager
Ph: 214-768-7269 | ccbryant@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2012
Education Background: B.S. Recreation Administration, California State University Fresno 1987
Hobbies: Coaching baseball, Golfing, Swimming, Camping, spending time with my kids (Alex, Sophie and Gemma).
Favorite Quote: "Each action is like a brick, you choose whether to build with it a foundation or a wall"
What should excite the students about your program?
The Dedman Center is a vibrant and exciting part of the SMU Community. I hope ALL students come and make this an integral part of their college experience!

Lindsey Gavlick
Assistant Aquatics Manager
Ph: 214-768-9916 | lgavlick@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2012
Education Background: B.S. Business Administration, Texas A&M University, 2012
Hobbies: Playing tennis, going to the lake with friends and scuba diving new places with my family.
Favorite Quote: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.” – Mark Twain
What should excite the students about your program? The pool is a great place to hang out with friends or get in a good exercise. Whether it’s playing basketball, laying out by the falls, swimming laps or water aerobics there’s something for everyone in aquatics.

Judy Marshall
Administrative Assistant
Ph: 214-768-3366 | jamarsha@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 1996
Education Background: B.B.A Marketing/Personnel Management, SMU.
Hobbies: Gardening / Interior decorating
Favorite Quote: "It's not over until the fat lady sings!"

Ty McDonald
Aquatics/Risk Management Coordinator
Ph: 214-768-8816 | tymcdonald@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2009
Education Background: B.A., Criminal Justice, Howard Payne University, 2008.
Hobbies: Tennis, sports in general, hanging out with friends
Favorite quote: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. " - Robert Frost
What should excite the students about your program?
Swimming can be a very relaxing hobby or a competitive sport. However you approach it, it is a great workout that can help you in many different ways. No matter the weather outside you can always come inside and knock out a few laps for a good work out. And on those hot days, the Falls are a great place to hang out.

Albert Mitugo
Outdoor Adventures Senior Coordinator
Ph: 214-768-4822 | amitugo@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2008
Education Background: B.S., Animal Science, Egerton (Kenya) and Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, SMU.
Hobbies: Travelling, being in the outdoors, family and fun
Favorite Quote: "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb" - Nelson Mandela
What should excite the students about your program? It is awesome to learn outside of walled classrooms...plus it improves their overall leadership skills!

Open
Fitness Coordinator
Ph: 214-768-4824

Michael Sasala
Assistant Manager, Intramurals and Sport Clubs
Ph: 214-768-3362 | msasala@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2011
Education Background: B.S. Finance and Marketing - Professional Golf Management, University of Idaho, 2009; M.S. Recreation, University of Idaho, 2011
Hobbies: Golf, basketball, hiking, spending time with family
Favorite quote: "Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability." -John Wooden
What should excite the students about your program? Intramurals and officiating is a great way to meet new people, stay healthy, and develop skills you can use for a lifetime.

Tracy Veliz
Associate Director, Facilities
Ph: 214-768-4978 | tveliz@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2005
Education Background: B.A. Communications, University of Texas at Arlington, 2005; M.L.S., SMU, 2007.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, gardening, and watching the Mavs.
Favorite Quote: "If you don't like something change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain." - Maya Angelou

Patty Wilson
Business Manager
Ph: 214-768-9876 | wilsonp@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2005
Hobbies: Family, Gardening and Music
Favorite Quote: "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." - Mother Teresa