President’s Staff/Contact

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Dr. Credence Baker

Chief of Staff and Vice President for University Strategy

Email:cbaker@tarleton.edu
Phone:(254) 968-9100

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MS. LAUREN GILLESPIE

Deputy Chief of Staff

Email:lgillespie@tarleton.edu
Phone: (254) 968-9966

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Ms. Tauna BRADFIELD

Executive Assistant to the President

Email:bradfield@tarleton.edu
Phone:(254) 968-9921


While the president openly accepts the vast majority of invitations that are requested, frequent declines to invitations due to calendar conflicts are possible. The President’s Office attempts to accommodate most requests that support the mission of the university and appreciates your patience with the president’s complex calendar.