About

Since 1968, the UT Institute of Agriculture has been providing Real. Life. Solutions. for Tennesseans from all walks of life.

From UT Extension’s presence in each of Tennessee’s ninety-five counties to groundbreaking and innovative work in AgResearch tackling tomorrow’s challenges today, we impact families every day. Equally important is our mission to educate the agriculture leaders of tomorrow. Herbert College of Agriculture and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine alumni are delivering on our land-grant mission in communities across this great state and beyond.

Thanks to your support, we can meet societal challenges and provide solutions for a healthier planet. Our office is ready to assist you in meeting your own philanthropic dreams while securing a brighter future for the UT Institute of Agriculture. I invite you to explore this site, and should you have any questions, please contact any member of our Advancement Team.

And remember, every day is a great day to be a Tennessee Volunteer.

Go Vols,

Dr. Charley Deal
Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Advancement staff

Vice Chancellor

Admin Assistant

rhaefs@utfi.org 865-974-1928 107 Morgan Hall

Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

hensley@tennessee.edu 865-974-7423 865-719-5139 (cell) 110 Morgan Hall

Assistant Vice Chancellor

tlooney@utfi.org 865-974-8622 865-607-2590 (cell) 107 Morgan Hall

Interim Director of Advancement Services

mmyers@utfi.org 865-974-5549 109 Morgan Hall

Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs and Annual Giving, UT College of Veterinary Medicine

mshelly@utfi.org 865-974-4379 901-830-6222 (cell) River Drive, A301-P

Senior Research Analyst

dsims8@utk.edu 865-974-6222 1525 University Avenue, Knoxville, TN

Director of Advancement

jtempleton@utfi.org 731-646-1083 605 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN

Director of Advancement, College of Veterinary Medicine

lzimbrick@utfi.org 865-974-4340 770-630-2983 (cell) 2407 River Drive, A301-N
Knoxville, TN