University Managers in Cowtown
The conference was organized and hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington’s Maverick Print and Mail department, led by Director Steve Burdette and Assistant Director Mary R. Burdette. The 65 attendees from 40 different schools were treated to a dynamic agenda of professional development interlaced with opportunities to network with peers and vendors. The Stockyards location provided a glimpse into the days of cattle drives and cowboys. Visits to Billy Bob’s (the world’s largest honky tonk), South Fork (where the TV series “Dallas” was taped) and the Cowboy Museum provided modern day examples of Ft. Worth’s hospitality.
Ray Chambers, CGCM, MBA, has invested over 30 years managing and directing printing plants, copy centers, mail centers and award-winning document management facilities in higher education and government.
Most recently, Chambers served as vice president and chief information officer at Juniata College. Chambers is currently a doctoral candidate studying Higher Education Administration at the Pennsylvania State University (PSU). His research interests include outsourcing in higher education and its impact on support services in higher education and managing support services. He also consults (Chambers Management Group) with leaders in both the public and private sectors to help them understand and improve in-plant printing and document services operations.
