David Cox
Executive Assistant to the President for Partnerships and Administration
David assists in developing University-wide partnerships and represents the University in local and national collaboratives. He serves as the liaison with area neighborhoods and the University Neighborhood Development Corporation. David chairs the Strategic Planning Taskforce and works with the President and university leadership on policy and program issues.

Phone: 901/678-5344
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: davidcox@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Building

Sheri Lipman
University Counsel
Sheri is responsible for the legal work of the University, which includes a broad array of issues from contracts to employment matters to intellectual property. She is assisted by the employees of the Office of Legal Counsel, which she manages. The mission of the office is to provide timely and competent legal assistance to all areas of the University and to assist the University in accomplishing its mission.

Phone: 901/678-2155
Fax: 901/678-3489
E-mail: slipman@memphis.edu
Office: 201 Administration Building
Office of Legal Counsel

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. The office works 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
Office of Government Relations and Public Policy

Michelle Banks
Director, Office of Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Michelle directs the Office of Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, which monitors compliance with University policies and state and federal laws related to equal opportunity and affirmative action guidelines. She serves as the liaison with external agencies related to discrimination complaints and compliance. The office addresses complaints related to discriminatory actions and harassment and questions related to hiring processes and procedures, harassment, the University access and diversity initiatives and Title VI compliance.

Phone: 901/678-2713
Fax: 901/678-4800
E-mail: mbanks@memphis.edu
Office: 156 Administration Bldg
Office of Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Stephanie Beasley
Assistant to the President for Community Relations
Stephanie coordinates external relations and University activities within the community for the benefit of the University including community groups and organizations, businesses, senior corporate officers, and educational leaders. In addition, she serves as a liaison with the University of Memphis Board of Visitors and Foundation Board of Trustees.

Phone: 901/678-5021
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: sbeasly1@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Building

Mark Stansbury
Assistant to the President
In his role, Mark serves as a community and public relations liaison on behalf of the President.  His work involves him with members of the Memphis City Council, Shelby County Commission and other elected officials as well as community representatives.  He also provides a link to University constituents related to diversity issues, represents the President at various community functions and is the liaison with the Hooks Institute for Social Change.

Phone: 901/678-5613
Fax: 901/678-2881
E-mail: mstnsbry@memphis.edu
Office: 203 Administration Bldg

Marla Stuart
Director, Internal Audit
Marla is responsible for the Internal Audit department and has dual reporting responsibility to the President and to the Tennessee Board of Regents. Internal Audit independently evaluates University operations for efficiency and effectiveness in achieving organizational goals.

Phone: 901/678-2125
Fax: 901/678-5409
E-mail: mstuart1@memphis.edu
Office: 271 Administration Bldg
Department of Internal Audit

Curt Guenther
Director, Communications Services
Curt is the President's chief adviser on matters involving the media and on public relations issues in general. As director of the Office of Communications Services, he oversees the issuance of University news releases and official statements, serves as the media spokesman for the University, and oversees other mass communication-related matters involving the University. He also writes many of the speeches and other public remarks for the president.

Phone: 901/678-3812
Fax: 901/678-3607
E-mail: cguenthr@memphis.edu
Office: 303 Administration Bldg

Janet Mitchell
Assistant to the President for Office Operations
Janet is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the President's Office. She monitors all correspondence, manages the departmental budget, manages the President's travel schedule and coordinates and assists in planning various seasonal projects and special events.

Phone: 901/678-3042
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: jbmtchll@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Bldg

Arlene Abernathy
Administrative Associate
Arlene coordinates activities related to President Raines' participation on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the NCAA, the Board of Directors of Conference USA and the Faculty Athletic Advisory Committee. She also assists in managing the President's schedule and provides support for David Cox with the Strategic Planning Taskforce and the University Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Phone: 901/678-5344
Fax: 901/678-5065
E-mail: aabrnthy@memphis.edu
Office: 341 Administration Bldg