The Office of the President staff supports the president in day-to-day operations and hosting special events.

Speaking Engagement Requests

If you would like to request the president to speak at an event, please contact the Office of the President at 940-565-2026.

Guest Notification Form

Departments and programs should complete the Guest Notification Form to notify the Office of the President when hosting VIPs on campus.

Media Requests

To arrange an interview with the president, contact Assistant Vice President of Communications Julie Payne at 940-565-4892 or at Julie.Payne@unt.edu.

Connect with President Smatresk

Mailing address
1155 Union Circle, #311425
Denton, Texas 76203-5017

Physical address
Corner of Chestnut & Avenue C
Hurley Administration Building, Room 201
1501 W. Chestnut Street
Denton, Texas 76201

Email address
president@unt.edu

Phone number
940-565-2026

Fax number
940-565-4322

President's Staff 

Debbie Rohwer

Vice President for Planning and Chief of Staff

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

Room 370B

Email: 

Debbie.Rohwer@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-3514

Website: 

Division of Planning

Sr. Executive Assistant: 

Rhiannon White

2022-23 Division of Planning Organizational Chart

Louise Dunn

Senior Executive Assistant to the President

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

Room 201

Email: 

Louise.Dunn@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-4307

Susan Holmes

Chief Corporate Relations and Government Affairs Officer

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

Room 102E

Email: 

Susan.Holmes@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-369-7288

Megan Wheeler

Director for Special Events

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

Room 102A

Email: 

Megan.Wheeler@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-4592

Stacy Buchanan

Assistant Director for Special Events

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

102H

Email: 

Stacy.Buchanan@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-4367

Alaina Ice

Administrative Coordinator for Special Events

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

102J

Email: 

Alain.Ice@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-4130

Tami Deaton

Budget Officer

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

201D

Email: 

tami.deaton@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-3624