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Meet the Staff
Robert has been the Assistant Director, Associate Director, and was promoted to Director of Recreational Sports in August, 2008. He also serves as the UIL Basketball Tournament Director for Region II AA. He also can be seen keeping the shot clock at the Tarleton basketball games, and keeping the play clock at Tarleton football games. Robert is married to Angie, Program Specialist with Career Services, and they have two children, Haylee 16 and Hayden 6. Daron Trussell - Assistant Director Daron started at Tarleton in July of 2007. He graduated from Tarleton State University in 2002 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. He then spent two years as the Intramural Graduate Assistant at The University of North Texas. He graduated from North Texas in 2005 with a M.S. in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Prior to coming back to work for Tarleton, Daron spent two years as the Athletic Coordinator for the City of Grapevine. Shanna Moody-Fitness/Wellness Coordinator Shanna moved here from Gatesville, Texas where she was raised. She graduated from Texas State University in 2000 with a Bachelors in Exercise Sports Science and a minor in Health and Wellness Promotion. She later received her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Texas Woman’s University in 2006. Prior to coming to Tarleton, Shanna was the Fitness Director for the City of Gatesville were she had worked for 8 years. Shanna has one child, a son – Cinch Jarrett Moody who is a 1st grader at Chamberlin Elementary. Together they enjoy sports, outdoor activities, and rodeo! David Meyers - Outdoor Pursuit Coordinator David started at Tarleton in August of 2004. He has been closely associated with experiential education for 15 years prior to his arrival with time spent in Europe, Colorado, North Carolina and Alaska. David received a B.S. in Communications from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1982, a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland in 1992, and a M.S. in Park, Recreational and Tourism Management from North Carolina State University in 1995. David has one son, Nick. Deborah Bales - Program Coordinator Deborah Bales came to Tarleton State University in August 2001. and she transferred to Recreational Sports in July 2004. Deborah and George married in July 2001. They have six children. Deborah has three sons and George has three daughters. They also have four grandchildren, McKenna and Raelee (twins), Miley and Falyn. Katrina Windham- Administrative Assistant II Katrina earned her BBA in Interdisciplinary Business from Tarleton in December 2008. While attending Tarleton, she worked for Rec Sports and was then hired as the Administrative Assistant II in January 2009. Katrina grew up in Leander, TX. She is the youngest of five children in her family, and is a member of Westside Church of Christ in Stephenville. Jackie Williamson - Facility Equipment Technician Jackie graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in 1967. He coached for 30 years and retired in 2000. After his retirement he moved to Stephenville and started working for Tarleton State University in July of 2004. Jackie has been married 44 years to Nona Williamson, who works in the Research and Grants department at Tarleton. They have two children, Jeff and Christi, and four grandchildren. Brady Standefer - Graduate Assistant Brady started his undergraduate studies at Tarleton State University in August 2003. He has worked for Recreational Sports the past five years. In May 2008, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies. He is currently working on his Masters of Education in Physical Education. Upon completion of his Masters degree, Brady plans to pursue a career in recreational sports. Jon-Michael Garrett - Graduate Assistant Jon-Michael started his undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University in August 2004. In May 2009, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies. He is currently working on his Masters of Education in Kinesiology. Upon completion of his master's degree, Jon-Michael plans to pursue a career in recreational outdoor pursuits. Belinda Reeves - Environmental Worker 1 Belinda started working at Tarleton in November of 2001, working in the Housing department prior to moving to Recreational Sports in February, 2008. She has been married to James Reeves for 30 years. They have two grown sons, James Jr. and Joseph and three grandchildren. In 2005 she became a licensed massage therapist. Joy Deckers - Environmental Worker I Joy started working for the Recreational Sports Department in May, 2009. She grew up on a ranch in Iredell, Texas and loves traveling, camping, horseback riding, shooting hoops, and singing in the church choir. Her favorite saying is "when the love of peace overcomes the love of power then there will be peace".
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