Candidates running for Staff Council positions are invited to submit a statement about who they are, how they serve the university, and why they are running for Staff Council. Below are the submitted statements organized by EEO Job Category. Scroll through the page or use the menu filter options to view candidates in specific EEO categories. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.
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EEO Category: Secretarial/Clerical
Tony Fetonte
Administrative Assistant II - History DepartmentHow Long Have You Been at Texas State: “1 month”
Why Would You Like To Become A Member of Staff Council: “I value my time where I work and the people I work with. I believe we should take ownership in the things we value in life. The person who nominated me let me know that he thought I could add value.” -
EEO Category: Professional
Ashley Spears
Data Management Analyst - Data, Analytics & Institutional ResearchHow Long Have You Been at Texas State: “5 months”
Why Would You Like To Become A Member of Staff Council: “I love being involved! I'd like to help represent staff voices, improve workplace culture, and be part of positive changes on campus.” -
EEO Category: Secretarial/Clerical
Brigid Becker
Administrative Assistant II - School of Art & DesignHow Long Have You Been at Texas State: “2 years”
Why Would You Like To Become A Member of Staff Council: “I'd like to join Staff Council so that I can be in a place to ensure that the needs of staff are heard and so I can do my part , s much as possible, to make changes that ensure TXST is an establishment touted for their employee care and relations.” -
EEO Category: Secretarial/Clerical
Ale Roman
Budget Assistant - School of Family & Consumer SciencesHow Long Have You Been at Texas State: “10 years”
Why Would You Like To Become A Member of Staff Council: “To be of service to my University." -
EEO Category: Professional
Vaughn Chesnutt
Academic Advisor I - McCoy College of Business CenturyLink Academic Advising CenterHow Long Have You Been at Texas State: “Undergrad studies: 2014-2017, Academic Advisor I for McCoy College of Business: 01/27/2025 - present, and Graduate studies: 08/25/25-present”
Why Would You Like To Become A Member of Staff Council: “I would value the opportunity to serve on TXST's Staff Council because I believe my skills in analysis, synthesis, and communication can promote autonomy at the respective and collective levels for all TXST faculty, staff, and by proxy, students. I thoroughly enjoy problem solving and applying creativity to innovate solutions that are actionably sustainable.” -
EEO Category: Service
Ben Walker
Custodian - LBJ Student CenterHow Long Have You Been at Texas State: “4 years”
Why Would You Like To Become A Member of Staff Council: “To be the voice, and give perspective for those who are often overlooked and/or unheard.” -
EEO Category: Professional
Rosa Luera
Business Operations Specialist - Texas School Safety CenterHow Long Have You Been at Texas State: “6 years”
Why Would You Like To Become A Member of Staff Council: “I want to represent staff voices, support positive change, and help strengthen communication between staff and leadership.”