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

Megan Bips
Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations

Allison Burgwald
Advancement Assistant

Charley Deal
Vice Chancellor

Ashley Eshleman
Director of Development, Planned Giving

Mackenzie Furches
Coordinator of Alumni Outreach and Engagement

Robin Haefs
Senior Advancement Assistant

Keith Harrison
Director of Development, Middle Tennessee

Andrew Hart
Senior Director of Alumni and Annual Giving

Kyle Hensley
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Darren Hughes
Senior Director of Advancement Communications

Tom Looney
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Development

Dana Prince
Senior Director of Engagement and Advancement Services

Madeline Shelly
Director of Development, Herbert College of Agriculture

David Sims
Senior Research Analyst

Jai Templeton
Director of Development, West Tennessee

Marshall Willett
Assistant Director of Alumni and Annual Giving

Michele Wilson
Executive Assistant

Laura Zimbrick
Director of Development, College of Veterinary Medicine