Bradley, a native of Slaton, Texas, received his BBA in Management and his MBA from the Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business. He has been with the University since 2001, holding various roles in the Chancellor’s and President’s offices, as well as the office of Student Business Services. Bradley began his new duties for Financial and Business Services on June 1, 2017.

Sean serves as the Associate Vice President for Operations at Texas Tech University. In this role he provides oversight and leadership for the departments of: Facilities Maintenance, Grounds, Transportation and Parking, Planning and Design, Construction, Utilities, Capital Projects and Administration, Space and Resource Management, Services and the Employee Success Center. Sean's leadership focuses on operational and uninterrupted support of the campus in the areas of research, academic and community. Sean has been with the university for over 30 years while serving in his current role since 2014. He received both his Bachelor of Business and Master of Agriculture degrees from Texas Tech University and is a firm supporter of education, not only within the university but the workplace. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators (TAPPA), as a member of the Johnson Controls Advisory Council and regularly facilitates and hosts educational sessions at multiple conferences.

Patrick received his BS in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1996 and earned a Masters of Engineering and Environmental Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2000. He retired from the United States Air Force after 25 years of service and returned to Texas Tech in 2021. He holds certifications in Business Continuity (CBCP), Project Management (PMP) and Facility Management (CFM). His responsibilities include oversight of Hospitality Services, University Student Housing, the Student Union, Student Health Services, University Recreation and the Campus Store.

Kara Newcomb has a BBA, Accounting and MBA from Texas Tech University. She has been with Texas Tech University since 2008 and has held positions in Tax Compliance & Reporting and Accounting Services. Kara currently oversees the operations of Payroll & Tax Services, a shared service for Texas Tech University System component institutions. Before joining TTU she was a Tax Accountant at a local CPA firm.

Brandon Hennington has an MBA with a specialization in MIS. Brandon started at TTU in GIS systems, then with Operations as the Managing Director for Planning & Administration before moving to his current position.

Chief Bonath has been the Chief of Police for Texas Tech Police Department for seven years. He retired from the FBI after serving for twenty-five years in a wide range of operational and leadership positions. During his career FBI he managed all FBI investigations in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and served as a manager for the FBI headquarters in the Financial Crimes Section and the Audit Unit of the Inspections Division. He also served as a Special Agent in Beaumont, Midland and Lubbock, Texas. After retiring from the FBI he took a job with CenturyLink, serving as the lead security professional for corporate security before taking the police chief position with Texas Tech.Bonath earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Texas Tech University. As the police chief, he has oversight for over 140 employees in Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa and Abilene, Texas.