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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. In addition, he coordinates 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
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Travis Green
Government and Constituent Relations Assistant
Travis assists the President and Executive Assistant for Government Relations in developing
and maintaining relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials. He
also monitors and advances the University’s legislative issues at all levels, while
serving as the primary contact for the University with federal officials and lobbyists
in Washington, D.C. Travis works with the faculty members and university administrators
regarding special funding opportunities including earmarks and grants. Travis coordinates
and plans legislative events on campus, in Nashville, and in D.C. For the Papasan
Public Policy Institute, Travis helps plans forums, including securing sponsorships
and panel participants. He researches each topic, providing information and questions
for the discussions. Travis also works with constituents including the Board of Visitors,
Alumni, and other supporters in regards to the university's legislative agenda.
Phone: 901-678-4966
E-mail: tgreen2@memphis.edu
Office: 322 Administration Bldg
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Jenci Spradlin
Government and Community Relations Liaison, Lambuth Campus
Jenci assists the president and executive assistant for government relations in developing
and maintaining positive relations with communities, organizations, and government
agencies throughout West Tennessee through partnerships and initiatives that serve
the goals of the university and those constituents in a mutually-beneficial manner.
She acts as a liaison between the University of Memphis and government decision makers
at the local, state and federal level to promote the priorities of the university.
She also helps the university obtain necessary funding and advocates for public policy
that supports the university's teaching, research and public service programs. On
the Lambuth Campus, Jenci works with neighborhood and community groups, facilitating
partnerships and dialogues between the university's students, faculty, and staff and
community organizations and representatives, and helps to direct university resources
toward vital community-defined needs and goals. She also serves as the director of
the Papasan Policy Institute, planning forums on issues of relevant interest to primary
constituent groups.
Phone: 731-425-1944
E-mail: jsprdlin@memphis.edu
Office: Rm 320A V.J. Hall
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Beverly Cook
Coordinator, Government Relations
Beverly coordinates the daily office activities of the office of Government Relations
including coordination of the calendar, phones, mail; manages the budget, and assists
in planning special events, etc. She also manages the administrative activities of
the West TN Seismic Safety Commission. She communicates with board members, manages
the budget, coordinates board meetings and special events, handles correspondence,
etc. and is the liaison with state government on their behalf.
Phone: 901/678-5561
E-mail: becook@memphis.edu
Office: 322 Administration Bldg
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