David Chambers
Associate Director, Programs/Outdoor Adventure
Ph: 214-768-4822 | 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 outside, spending time with my kids and wife…outside.
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?
A change in focus, going to some pretty wonderful places, seeing some great scenery, meeting good people, and gaining experiences to look back upon and feel proud and accomplished.

Employed at SMU since: 2010
Education Background: B.S. Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2007; working towards an M.A. in Dispute Resolution, SMU.
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

Dolores Henry
Assistant Facility Manager - Memberships
Ph: 214-768-7269 | dyhenry@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2008
Education Background: B.A. Psychology with a minor in Spanish , SMU, 2007; B.B.A in Marketing, SMU, 2012.
Hobbies: Performing and visual arts, drawing, anything technology/gadget-related, singing in the car, figure skating, video games. I choose to be in a state of constant learning and I love being active.
Favorite Quote: "We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney
What should excite the students about your program?
The Rec Center is really the center of campus life. You get a little bit of everything and there is still that sense of wonderful community and support that is so common at SMU.

Ed Kranz
Assistant Facility Manager
Ph: 214-768-4825 | ekranz@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 1994
Education Background: B.S. Industrial Technology, Minor Education, North Texas State University, 1979.
Hobbies: Golf, racquetball, babysitting granddaughters, flying RC airplanes.
Favorite Quote: "The difficult we achieve immediately, the impossible takes a little more time."
What should excite the students about your program?
Working with the entire SMU community to help every one of them have more fun.

Matt Lettre
Assistant Aquatics Manager
Ph: 214-768-9916 | mlettre@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2011
Education Background: B.S. Biological Sciences, University of Tennessee, 2011.
Favorite quote: "To do what ought to be done but would not have been done unless I did so myself, I thought to be my duty." -Robert Morrison
What should excite the students about your program? The indoor pool offers a wide range of services, whether you are looking to improve your fitness or to just have a little fun. Swimming can be both a great workout and a refreshing way to relax. With such a beautiful outdoor facility, the falls is the perfect place to be on those hot Texas summer days.

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 Coordinator
Ph: 214-768-9918 | 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!

Kelly Richards
Fitness Coordinator
Ph: 214-768-4824 | krichards@smu.edu

Employed at SMU since: 2010
Education Background: B.S. Health & Physical Education, minors in Coaching and Wellness Management, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2006; M. Ed. Sport Management, Springfield College, 2008.
Hobbies: Running, shopping, snowboarding, reading
Favorite Quotes: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift. " - Prefontaine
What should excite the students about your program: We offer a wide variety of exciting group exercise classes.  These classes are a great way to stay in shape and have fun in a non-threatening environment.  Whether you prefer an intense bootcamp or a low-key yoga we have something I guarantee you will love!  Let our programs help you make fitness a part of your daily routine!

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, swimming, and about to try my hand at golf!
Favorite Quote: "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." - Mother Teresa