Leadership
René Maciel,President
B.S., Behavioral Science, Hardin-Simmons University
M.S., Education, Baylor University
rene.maciel@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 201
Dr. F. Marconi Monteiro,
Provost/Dean of Academic Affairs
B.Th., Seminário Teológico Batista do Norte do Brasil
Psychologist Licensure Degree, Universida de Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil
M.S.Ed., Baylor University
M.A., Religion, Baylor University
Ed.D., Education, Baylor University
marconi.monteiro@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 253
Craig A. Bird,Vice President for University Relations
A.A., San Jacinto College
B.J., University of Texas, Austin
M.A., Hardin-Simmons University
Graduate study in missions/theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Graduate study in communications, University of Houston
craig.bird@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 348
Teo Cisneros,Vice President for Development
B.S., Wayland Baptist University
teo.cisneros@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 344
Mary I. Ranjel,Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services
B.S., Wayland Baptist University
M.S., Training and Development, Texas A&M Commerce
mary.ranjel@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 202
Moises Rodriguez,Dean of the Baptist Bible Institute and Continuing Education
B.S., Howard Payne University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Baylor University
moises.rodriguez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 353
Barry C. Tyler,Chief Financial Officer, Director of Administration and Finance
BBA, Hardin-Simmons University
MBA, Hardin-Simmons University
barry.tyler@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 361
Staff Directory
Araceli Acosta,
Financial Aid Administrator
B.A., Baptist University of the Américas
M.A., Spanish, Texas State University (in progress)
Latina Leadership Institute Certificate, Baptist University of the Americas
araceli.acosta@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 214
Darryl F. Crooms
Student Life Coordinator
B.A., Baptist University of the Americas
M.A., Dallas Baptist University
darryl.crooms@bua.edu
(210) 924-4338 ext. 216
Rosantina Gonzales,
B.A., Baptist University of the Américas (in progress)
rosantina.gonzales@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 252
Dr. Pablo Juarez,
Registrar
B.A., Campbell University Divinity School
M. Div Campbell University Divinity School
D. Min Campbell University Divinity School
Certificate in Christian Leadership Coach – Coach Approach Ministries
Certificate in Ministry Studies BUA
pablo.juarez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 216
Linda F. Cross,
Assistant Director of University Relations
Writer In Residence
BA, Religion and Radio-Television-Film, Baylor University
MA, Theological Ethics, Baylor University
linda.cross@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 261
Debbie Ferrier,
Director of Development and Campaign Initiatives
Nora Frost,
Embajadores Sponsor
B.A., Journalism & Spanish, Baylor University
M.A., Spanish, Middlebury College, Madrid, Spain
nora.frost@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 351
José Carlos Garduño Ramirez,
Alumni and Church Relations Coordinator
B.A., Baptist University of the Americas
M.A., Theology, Liberty University (in progress)
carlos.garduno@bua.edu
210.924-4338 ext. 312
Maegan Gatlin,
Public Relations Assistant/Special Projects Coordinator
B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Latina Leadership Institute Certificate, Baptist University of the Americas (in progress)
maegan.gatlin@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 226
Maria I. Longoria,
Library Assistant – Technical Services
A.A.S., Palo Alto College
maria.longoria@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 232
Teresa B. Martínez,
Director of Learning Resources Center
B.A., English,
University of Texas, El Paso
M.S., Library Science,
University of North Texas, Denton
teresa.martinez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 230
Hipatia Medina,
Graphic Director/Projects Manager
B.A., Marketing, Texas A&M International University
B.A., Spanish, Baptist University of the Americas (in progress)
Latina Leadership Institute Certificate, Baptist University of the Americas (in progress)
hipatia.medinawst@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 312
David Natividad,
Admissions Counselor
B.A., Howard Payne University
M.Ed., University of Texas at San Antonio (in progress)
david.natividad@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 229
Rhoda Ortiz Vance,
Administrative Assistant for the President
B.A., Baptist University of the Américas (in progress)
Latina Leadership Institute Certificate, Baptist University of the Americas
rhoda.vance@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 207
Francisco Ramos,
Baptist Bible Insititute and I.E. Director
Diploma Music Ministry, Seminario Teológico Bautista Mexicano
B.S., Chemical and Systems Engineering, ITESM
B.A., Theological and Biblical studies, BUA
M.E., Quality and Productivity Systems, ITESM
M.Div., Logsdon Seminary (in progress)
francisco.ramos@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 342
Linda Ramos,
Business Operations Administrator
B.A., University of Texas, Austin
linda.ramos@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 244
Ignacio Rivera,
Director of Facilities
ignacio.rivera@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 280
Irma Rivera,
Assistant to the Executive VP and Dean of Academic Affairs (Assistant to Dr. Monteiro)
B.A. in Spanish, Baptist University of the Americas
A.A. in Early Education, San Antonio College
Latina Leadership Ministry Certificate, Baptist University of the Américas
irma.rivera@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext 346
Yvonne Rodriguez,
Receptionist
yvonne.rodriguez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 200
Elizabeth Tamez,
Associate Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services
Licenciate, Architecture, Universidad del Valle de México
Interior Design Specialist , Universidad de Salamanca
M.S., Universidad de Salamanca
Latina Leadership Ministry Certificate, Baptist University of the Américas
Graduate Studies in Urban Youth Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Leadership, Andrews University (in progress)
elizabeth.tamez@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 241
Louis Villamar,
Director of Information Systems
B.S.I.T., University of Phoenix
M.I.S., University of Phoenix
louis.villamar@bua.edu
210.924.4338 ext. 209







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