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 Engagement and Inclusion
    (512) 389-8595
  • Tammy Dunham
    Purchasing & Contracting Director
    (512) 389-4752