Campaign
Leadership
What Starts Here campaign volunteer leaders’ generosity, leadership and vision make them some of the university’s most valued partners. Hundreds of alumni and friends have joined us to set an example through their giving and commitment to our cause — and we are grateful.
Corporate Champions Council
Members of the Corporate Champions Council represent some of UT’s most philanthropic partners. They advise university leaders, build enterprise-level connections and accelerate the impact of the What Starts Here campaign through corporate partnership.

Tamara Fields
Austin Office Managing Director & South Market Unit Director of Operations

Caroline Joiner
Regional Policy Leader


Steve Kester
Government Affairs, Central and S.E. U.S.


Eric Van Hensbergen
Fellow


Adrianna Bernal
Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs


Jaime Garza
Vice President, Basic Petrochemicals


Eric Sirgo
Vice President, Enterprise Leading Performance

Eric R. Davis
Global Completions Chief
“The University of Texas sits like a star in the middle of Austin and in the state of Texas. We are honored that UT is part of our origin story and we are humbled and grateful to be able to work in partnership to impact the lives that will change the world."
Executive Vice President, University Federal Credit Union

Karen Plotkin
Senior Vice President, America’s Client Solutions, Sales

Jonathan Moore
Managing Director


Nina Golder
Vice President, Guardian Solutions Business

Nick Clausi
Vice President of Research


Katharine McAden
Head of Public Policy and External Affairs, South

"The University of Texas at Austin is a powerhouse of innovation, at the forefront of cutting-edge research that will solve today’s most pressing challenges. This prowess is thanks to the exceptional skills and dedication of UT’s students and faculty, and Microsoft is honored to join in the mission to change the world for the better."
Partner Software Manager/Architect and Austin Engineering Site Lead, Microsoft Corporation

Winell Herron
Vice President, Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs


Melissa Evers
Vice President, Software Ecosystem Enablement

Our partnership with UT is invaluable. The University Co-op was founded more than 125 years ago to provide UT students with course materials and that continues today. Together, we’ve been able to maximize our impact on students through scholarship and engagement. Together, we empower students to change the world."
President and CEO, University Co-op

Cheryl Mills-Knight
Senior Vice President Brand & Culture


Rachel Jamail
Regional Lead, NORAM East & LATAM


Conor Cunningham
Partner Software Engineering Manager/Architect and Austin Engineering Site Lead

Shahid A. Haq
Reservoir Engineering Advisor and Reservoir Domain Head


Tony Almeida
General Manager, Shell Lubricants Latin America

"UT understands partnership and how to cultivate high-performing students who will do well in any corporate setting. I believe UT has the right mix of research, innovation and education needed for today’s ever-changing environment."
Austin Office Managing Director & South Market Unit Director of Operations, Accenture

Todd Jordan
Austin Market President


Will Matthews
Vice President, Commercial Banking


Cheryl Phifer
President and CEO


Chris Turnley
Executive Vice President, Member Experience

Bob Johnson
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel


Milam Newby
Partner
