Sarah Chrastecky is the Director of the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center where she oversees all aspects of the operation.
Sarah graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 2006, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and a minor in Psychology. Upon graduation, she moved to the Bryan/College Station area.
In the summer of 2009, she began working for the Annenberg Conference Center and caught the industry bug. During this time, she had the opportunity to expand her knowledge and passion by attending and graduating from the IAVM Venue Management School. In October of 2012, she transitioned to an Associate Directors position for Chartwells Catering at Texas A&M University to continue her experience and business interests. She returned to the Conference Center as the manager in the summer of 2015. In February of 2017, she stepped in as Interim Director until June of 2018 when she accepted the Director’s position.
Sarah is the mother of two beautiful boys and wife to a Golf Course Superintendent. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, game nights, family movie nights, and entertainment provided by a sarcastic 11 & 5 year old.
Please feel free to email Sarah with any inquiries/questions you may have.
Jamie is the Manager at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Since 2014, she has worked as an Assistant Manager, Manager, and Marketing Manager. She has over 15 years of experience in event planning, marketing, and communication. Previously, she coordinated events and managed marketing efforts as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator for a healthcare consulting firm in Dallas and managed several competitive dance studios in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Jamie graduated from Texas A&M University in 2009 with a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Tourism Management. She graduated from IAVM Venue Management School in 2019, has her CVP (Certified Venue Professional) certification through IAVM and is a Professional Certified Marketer through the American Marketing Association with a Marketing Management Certification.
When not working, Jamie enjoys spending time with her dog, her friends and family, watching Aggie sports, traveling, photography, dancing and listening to live music.
Michael is one of our Event Managers and a Bryan/College Station native, joining the team in 2013. He has a wide ranging background in Audiovisual with over 25 years of experience along with various industry experience focused on event safety and security. Using his knowledge he helps keep the center at the peak of technology and the building in great condition. He helps oversee building maintenance and also coordinates all special events on the Bush Complex grounds. He is a graduate of IAVM’s Academy of Safety and Security and holds his Crestron Field Technician/Engineer certification.
Brielle Cooper was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but because she is the child of a military family, she considers San Antonio, Texas home. She attended high school on a military base and got accepted into Texas A&M University where she studied Communication with a minor in Business and earned a Strategic Communication certificate. She worked her way through school, while also becoming a marketing intern for a tech startup company. After graduation, she went to work at Disney World as the multicultural engagement and partnerships intern. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and finding the best food spots.
Julie Lomax
Student Event Assistant
Julie Marie Lomax was born and raised in Katy Texas. She is a junior and currently studying Landscape Architecture at Texas A&M. After graduation Lomax goal is to be able to have her own company one day as a Landscape Architect. In her free time she enjoys running, drawing, listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and going to dog parks with her dog.
Zach Vela
Student Event Assistant
Zachary Vela was born and raised in Plano, Texas. He is currently a junior studying Management Information Systems at Texas A&M. After graduating he plans to have a career in cybersecurity or cloud computing. In his spare time he enjoys running, playing ultimate frisbee, skateboarding, and watching college football.
Maya Osorto
Student Event Assistant
Maya Osorto is from Plano, Texas. She is currently in her first year of studying Construction Science at Texas A&M University. After graduating she plans on working in the residential sector of the construction industry as a construction manager. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, making origami, and putting together LEGO sets.
Stella Huckabee
Event Intern
Stella was born and raised in Lufkin, Texas. She is currently a Junior, studying Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in event management, ideally working in the outdoor recreation industry. In her spare time she enjoys rock climbing, camping, watching movies, and going to concerts.
Mackenzie Beall
Student Event Assistant
Mackenzie Beall was born in Lubbock, Texas, and lived in Seattle, Washington for four years, but considers League City, Texas her home. She is currently a freshman pursuing a major in International Studies at Texas A&M University. After graduating, she plans to have a career in international business. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Jordan Meyer
Marketing Intern
Jordan Meyer is a Junior Finance major with a minor in Sport Management currently studying at Texas A&M University. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but she has cajun roots as her whole family is from Louisiana. She is a huge foodie, spontaneous traveler, shopper, music lover, and loves to be active in her free time. Whether that’s going to the gym or playing a fun but competitive game of Pickleball.