President's Staff

 

David Cox
Executive Assistant to the President for Partnerships and Administration
David assists in developing University-wide partnerships and represents the University in local and national collaboratives. He serves as the liaison with area neighborhoods and the University Neighborhood Development Corporation. David chairs the Strategic Planning Taskforce and works with the President and university leadership on policy and program issues.

Phone: 901/678-5344
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: davidcox@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Building

 

Kevin Roper
Executive Assistant to the President for Government Relations
Kevin is responsible for government relations which works with elected officials on legislative and funding issues for the University. The office works with faculty on federal and agency funding for research programs and with state legislators and officials on capital funding and legislative and contract issues through the University's "Insourcing" program. He works with local governments and school boards. His office hosts elected officials when attending events on campus.

Phone: 901/678-5561
E-mail: kfroper@memphis.edu
Office: 322 Administration Bldg
Office of Government Relations and Public Policy

 

Stephanie Beasley
Assistant to the President for Community Relations
Stephanie coordinates external relations and University activities within the community for the benefit of the University including community groups and organizations, businesses, senior corporate officers, and educational leaders. In addition, she serves as a liaison with the University of Memphis Board of Visitors and Foundation Board of Trustees.

Phone: 901/678-5021
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: sbeasly1@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Building

 

Sheri Lipman
University Counsel
Sheri is responsible for the legal work of the University, which includes a broad array of issues from contracts to employment matters to intellectual property. She is assisted by the employees of the Office of Legal Counsel, which she manages. The mission of the office is to provide timely and competent legal assistance to all areas of the University and to assist the University in accomplishing its mission.

Phone: 901/678-2155
Fax: 901/678-3489
E-mail: slipman@memphis.edu
Office: 201 Administration Building
Office of Legal Counsel

 

Byron Morgan
Chief Audit Executive, Internal Audit
Byron is responsible for directing a comprehensive internal audit activity within the institution. Internal Audit plans and conducts audits to determine the adequacy of the institution's systems of internal control; efficiency and effectiveness of financial, administrative and academic management; and the degree of compliance with institutional, Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), state and federal policies and laws. The office also conducts special investigations as requested, recommends improvements to controls, provides advice on risk management, operating procedures, accounting records, and systems designs.

Phone: 901/678-2125
Fax: 901/678-5409
E-mail: bmorgan3@memphis.edu
Office: 271 Administration Bldg
Department of Internal Audit

 

Jean Rakow
Coordinator of Reporting and Special Projects
Jean has responsibility for special projects and directs enterprise level reporting activities. She also has primary responsibility for developing speeches and presentations for the President, manages various communications projects, participates in university strategic planning processes, and works with the review and development of various institutional policies. In addition, Jean serves on multiple University committees and is the liaison with the Staff Senate.

Phone: 901/678-2026
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: jhrakow@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Bldg
 

Arlene Abernathy
Administrative Associate
Arlene provides administrative and managerial support of the daily activities of the President. She is the President’s liaison to Tennessee Board of Regents, President’s Council, Conference USA, NCAA, Southern Regional Education Board, and other constituents. She also supervises the President’s secretarial staff.

Phone: 901/678-3042
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: aabrnthy@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Bldg

 

Charlotte E. Bray
Administrative Assistant
Charlotte provides administrative support to the daily activities of the President and manages the reception area. She is also responsible for the administration and management of activities for the Executive Assistant to the President for Partnerships and Administration.

Phone: 901/678-2234
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: cebray@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Bldg