Office of the President

Contact President Smatresk

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.

Media Requests

To arrange an interview with the president, contact Director of Integrated 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 

Ruby Raines

Executive Assistant to the President

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

201

Email: 

Ruby.Raines@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-2026

Division Information

Responsibilities

Laurea Irving

Director of Special Events, Certified Etiquette and Protocol Advisor

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

202B

Email: 

Laurea.Irving@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-4367

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Responsibilities

Megan Wheeler

Assistant Director of Special Events

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

202C

Email: 

Megan.Wheeler@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-4592

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Responsibilities

Louise Dunn

Administrative Assistant to the President

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

201

Email: 

Louise.Dunn@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-2026

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Responsibilities

Krista Watts

Administrative Coordinator (Budget Officer)

Office Location: 

Hurley Administration Bldg

202

Email: 

Krista.Watts@unt.edu

Phone: 

940-565-3624

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