Sid Walker, Ph.D. - Vice President of Development Phone: 936.468.5406 E-mail: walkersid@sfasu.edu
Sid Walker returned to SFA in Jan 2010 after a 10-year leave of absence, most of that time spent at Texas Tech. He worked on campus from 1997-2000 as director of SFA's Share the Legacy Campaign. Originally a math teacher & coach, he now has over 15 years in higher education fundraising. He has a BS, MBA and a doctorate in Higher Ed Administration. Sid and his wife Amy have been married 23 years and have 2 boys, Will & Wes.
Jill Still, CFRE - Director of Development Phone: 936.468.5406 E-mail: jstill@sfasu.edu
Jill Still is a Nacogdoches native and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in business administration from SFA. She has played a leadership role in the Development Office for 16 years with titles of Director of Special Programs, Associate Director and is currently the Director of Development. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and administers the daily operations of the Office of Development, coordinates university special events and directs giving programs and campaigns.
April Smith '02 - Assistant Director of Development Phone: 936.468.2278 E-mail: alsmith@sfasu.edu
April Smith earned a bachelor's degree in public administration and is currently enrolled in the public administration master's program, all at SFA. For the past nine years, she has worked with the Development Office, first as a Phonejack student caller, then as Telephone Outreach Program Supervisor, to Assistant Director for Annual Campaigns, and finally to her current position as Assistant Director of Development. Mrs. Smith works directly with phonathons, direct mail, online solicitations, donor stewardship, gift reporting and various other special projects.
Becky Smith - Assistant to the Director of Development Phone: 936.468.2114 E-mail: smithrj1@sfasu.edu
Becky Smith is a native of Arkansas. She received an associate degree in business administration from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Mrs. Smith has background experience in banking, the legal field and higher education. She assists the vice president, the director, and works closely with the SFASU Foundation and Real Estate Foundation.
Craig Turnage '00 & '05 - Major Gift Officer Phone: 936.468.4556 E-mail: turnagecraig@sfasu.edu
Craig Turnage earned both a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in public administration from SFA. He served as Director of Student Activities and Retention at Lon Morris College. In 2004 he began working for Tyler Junior College, first as Tech Prep Coordinator, then as Director of Dual Credit and Tech Prep Programs, and finally as Director of Enrollment Management. He has valuable recruitment experience and has been called a "people person". We are fortunate to have him as one of our major gift officers.
Trey Turner '98 & '02 - Major Gift Officer Phone: 936.468.6315 E-mail: turnertrey@sfasu.edu
Trey Turner is also a native of Nacogdoches. He earned both a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in public administration from SFA, and is currently working on a doctorate in higher education administration at Texas A&M. He has over eight years of successful sales experience working in the pharmaceutical industry for such firms as Pfizer and Merck. He also gained experience in physician practice management support while working for the University of Texas Medical Branch. Known for his ability to cultivate long-term relationships with clients, Trey covers Houston, Austin, San Antonio and the west coast. We are pleased to have him as one of our major gift officers.
Kim Carmona '04 - Accounting Coordinator Phone: 936.468.2151 E-mail: kdcarmona@sfasu.edu
Kim Carmona is an east Texas native. She received a bachelor's degree in Spanish with a minor in International Business from SFA. She joined the Development Office staff in 2008 as a Gift Processing Specialist and moved into the Accounting Coordinator role in February 2010.
Joann Black '01 - Annual Fund Coordinator Phone: 936.468.2842 E-mail: blackjoann@sfasu.edu
Joann Black earned a bachelor's degree in Biology from SFA. Joann joined the Development Office in September 2010 as the Annual Fund Coordinator. She has over 5 years experience working in non-profit management and fundraising.
Alyson Scott - Gift Processing Specialist Phone: 936.468.2086 E-mail: aescott@sfasu.edu
Alyson Scott is also from Nacogdoches. She earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Texas A&M University in 2007. After working in the banking industry for a few years, she joined the Office of Development staff in 2010 as the Gifts & Records Specialist.