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Alumni Relations Staff

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Director: Paul Koonsman '67

Direct Phone: 254.968.9075, Email: koonsma@tarleton.edu

Paul has a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture with a minor in biology from Tarleton. In graduate school at the University of Nebraska, he studied animal science, specializing in reproductive physiology; he has a certificate of completion in biomedical physics, electronics, mathematics and classical physiology from Baylor College of Medicine. Paul organized the Cross Timbers Alumni chapter and has served on the TAA Board of Directors. He and his wife, Karen '86, have three children and three grandchildren.

Program Specialist: Kari Lewis '02

Direct Phone: 254.968.9772, Email: kllewis@tarleton.edu

Kari learned the importance of being involved in campus organizations and staying connected with her Tarleton family as an undergraduate. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications, Kari graduated from Tarleton and moved to Dallas in 2002 and began work at a title company. She happily remained there for nearly 6 years. In 2008, she made the transition back to Stephenville and Tarleton to take on the role of Publications Specialist in the Alumni Relations Office so that she may put her creativity and love for the university to good use. Kari enjoys photography and spending time with her family and friends.

Administrative Assistant: Elaine Bayer

Main Phone: 254.968.9074, Email: bayer@tarleton.edu

Elaine is a native of Gilmer, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing from The University of Texas at Tyler. She has previously worked in the the Automobile Industry, as well as in Advertising. Elaine currently lives in Stephenville and has one son.

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Tarleton Alumni Association Staff

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Associate Director: Bonnie Peterson

Alumni House Phone: 254.918.2092, Email: peterson111@embarqmail.com

Bonnie, a native Kansan, became a part of the Tarleton family in 1999 when she was employed as an Acquisition Clerk for the Dick Smith Library. In 2001, she came on board as a part-time employee for the TAA. At that time she was an Administrative Assistant. Her main duties included handling the bookkeeping and finances for the Association. Bonnie worked in 2007 with the Tarleton State University Foundation as the Financial Administrator. She is now a full time employee with the TAA as the Associate Director. Bonnie possesses work experience in the Banking and Finance Industry and she has also owned and operated Brands & More By Bonnie, a design company. In addition, Bonnie has remained in the ranching business for 35 years. She is a proud mother to 3 sons and 4 grandchildren.