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Executive Team – The Big Event

The Big Event 2026 Executive Team

Reed McReynolds ’27

Director Management – Bryan, TX

director@bigeventtamu.net

Leila Chang ’26

Associate Director Animal Science – Houston, TX

associatedirector@bigeventtamu.net

Programs

The mission of Programs is to serve as a symbol of the scope of The Big Event, operating through the kickoff ceremony and day of activities in order to enhance the experience for volunteers and attendees. By partnering with vendors as well as the College Station/Bryan community, Programs aims to better facilitate The Big Event in logistics and presentation as a representation of The Big Event’s long standing impact.

Elissa Davis ’26

Program Director Special Education – Belton, TX

programs@bigeventtamu.net

Mohnish Bandari ’26

Program Director Computer Science – Coppell, TX

programs@bigeventtamu.net

Recruitment

Our goal is to recruit students who are passionate about giving back to the Bryan-College Station community. We aim to spread awareness of the value of selfless service and encourage students to join alongside us in fulfilling the mission of The Big Event.

Ryann Berry ’26

Recruitment Director Marketing – Houston, TX

recruitment@bigeventtamu.net

Tobin Wilson 27′

Recruitment Director Genetics – Fort Worth, TX

recruitment@bigeventtamu.net

Development

Our Development team strives to train, prepare and equip staff with the necessary materials to build a strong foundation in order to connect and serve residents in the Bryan and College Station community. We instill confidence and motivate our staff to create stronger relationships through driving change, developing creative solutions and celebrating each victory along the way.

Marietta Scherer ’26

Development Director Psychology – Dallas, TX

development@bigeventtamu.net

Tyler Prince ’27

Development Director Accounting – Bryan, TX

development@bigeventtamu.net

Public Relations

The purpose of the Public Relations Committee is to connect and communicate with Texas A&M Students, faculty, organizations and Big Events all across the country. We strive to constantly expand the Big Event’s impact within and outside the university in hopes of creating a lasting effect for years to come.

Caroline Murphy ’26

Public Relations Director Biomedical Sciences – Brenham, TX

publicrelations@bigeventtamu.net

Reagan Whipkey ’27

Public Relations Director Public Health – Lubbock, TX

publicrelations@bigeventtamu.net

Donor Relations

The purpose of the Donor Relations Committee is to financially support The Big Event and its mission of “simply saying thank you” to the Bryan/College Station community by establishing sponsorships and maintaining healthy donor relationships.

Anna Rutledge ’26

Donor Relations Director Communication – Sugar Land, TX

donorrelations@bigeventtamu.net

Jack Anderson ’27

Donor Relations Director Computer Engineering – Coppell, TX

donorrelations@bigeventtamu.net

Operations

Operations strives to be the logistical backbone of The Big Event by bringing efficiency to critical internal processes. We aim to equip students with all the tools necessary to effectively serve the residents of the Bryan/College Station community.

Kate Knauff ’26

Operations Director Biomedical Engineering – Lewisville, TX

operations@bigeventtamu.net

Lucas Dolibois ’28

Operations Director Business Honors – Houston, TX

operations@bigeventtamu.net

The Big Event Advisors

Matt Anderson

Primary Advisor

mattanderson@tamu.edu

Kara Ellis

Graduate Assistant

karae-stuact@tamu.edu