Executive Office
Executive Director
The executive director serves as the agency's chief executive officer and is accountable to the commission for the overall operation of the department and acts as liaison between the commission and the staff in accordance with established policies. He coordinates the development of agency strategy and policy, supervises senior agency management and serves as the senior decision authority. The executive director acts as official representative of the department with the public and has responsibility to ensure compliance with all commission policies and state and federal laws and regulations concerning the department. Is responsible for preparing the budget requirements for the commission to submit to the legislature and for budgetary administration of all appropriations to the department including federal funds.
The executive director has management and oversight of a very diverse agency consisting of thirteen divisions with a wide variety of programs, facilities and services. Executive staff coordinates all activities related to the commission, legislature, and foundation. This office includes both internal audit and internal investigation functions. Executive office staff receives and coordinates all incoming correspondence and most public contact.
Headquarters Location
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
Director
David Yoskowitz, Ph.D.
Executive Director
(512) 389-4802
(512) 389-4814 Fax
Executive Office Staff
The executive office acts as the liaison between the Commission and Departmental staff in accordance with established policies and is responsible for the overall operation of the Department.
- Craig Bonds
Chief Operating Officer
(512) 389-8558 - Brandy Meeks
Internal Audit
(512) 389-4422 - Allison Winney
Chief of Staff
(512) 389-8010 - David Eichler
Government Relations
(512) 389-4949 - Emily Joslin
Government Relations
(512) 389-4530 - Cidney Sunvison
Intergovernmental Affairs
(512) 389-4420
- Mike Durand
Internal Affairs
(512) 389-4521 - Jarret Barker
Internal Affairs
(512) 389-4440 - Mark Hammonds
Internal Affairs
(817) 831-3129 - Johnny Longoria
Internal Affairs
(713) 779-7038 - Elizabeth Hibbs
Internal Affairs
(512) 389-4458
- Dee Halliburton
Executive Assistant/Manager
(512) 389-4802 - Vacant
Executive Assistant
(512) 389-4804 - Barbara Du Kett
Executive Assistant
(512) 389-4898 - David Buggs
Director of Community Engagement
(512) 389-8595 - Tammy Dunham
Purchasing & Contracting Director
(512) 389-4752