Chris L. Chambers, is native west Texan. He moved to Lubbock in 1993 to attend Texas Tech and has been here since. Chris started working in the construction industry as a consulting engineer in 1994. He transitioned to an Owner of Chambers Engineering, LLC in 2002. Chris is the father of twin college freshmen (Kaden and Kyrie) that are currently attending South Plains College. He is member at New Dimensions Tabernacle where Cory Powell is the pastor. He currently is a member of the 100 Black Men of West Texas and serving on the board of directors for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the South Plains Workforce Solutions.

Ed Espinoza is the dedicated and accomplished Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos Energy in Lubbock, TX. With a wealth of experience in the field, Ed has been excelling in this role since 2020. As the face of the company, Ed takes great pride in representing Atmos Energy in a positive light and fostering meaningful connections with the communities they serve. Collaborating closely with state, county, and city leaders, Ed plays a pivotal role in driving positive change and helping communities build a better future for all. By forging strong partnerships with various organizations and nonprofits, Ed actively contributes to making a difference and enhancing the well-being of the community. With an unwavering commitment to public service and community engagement, Ed consistently strives to create a positive impact and leave a lasting legacy. Through their exceptional leadership and dedication, Ed is instrumental in shaping a brighter future for the residents of Lubbock, TX.

Monique Garrett is a native of Sweetwater, Texas and relocated to Lubbock in 2003 to attend South Plains College then later Wayland Baptist University to attain a Bachelor’s degree. Monique has worked for Covenant Health System for 19 years and most recently as a Business Operations Manager to serve the Texas-New Mexico region. In her tenure at Covenant Health, Monique has represented the health system in many capacities including an Immersion Pilgrimage to El Salvador, Mission & Mentoring, Mission Leadership Institute, and Leadership Lubbock. She has also chaired and been a part of many councils and committees, including, the Emergency Management committee, Covenant Cares Campaign Chair, Black Caregiver Resource Group, No One Dies Alone, Leadership Academy, Leadership Formation, Leadership Excellence & Development, and the Professional Development Council.

Monique is a faithful Christian and an active member of Greater Works Church of God in Christ where she serves as the church Administrative Assistant under the leadership of Pastor Billy Moore. Monique enjoys being active in the community through volunteer work and social councils and committees. Monique serves as a board member for the Women of the 100, YWCA of Lubbock, March of Dimes, and East Lubbock Community Alliance. Of all activities and achievements, Monique’s greatest accomplishment is being a mother to her son, Braxton Garrett, and two goldendoodle babies, Coco-Chanel and Saint-Laurent. In her spare time, Monique enjoys spending time with family and friends, serving the community, attending her son’s sporting events, and traveling.

Dr. Shirley M. Matteson is the Associate Dean for Research and Staff/Faculty Development and an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for the College of Education at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Matteson, a former public-school teacher, knows the importance of community and school partnerships and embraces a servant leadership style. In her administrative role, she promotes faculty and community outreach and engagement activities within the college and across the University. Dr. Matteson has taught undergraduate mathematics and science education methods courses, numerous graduate-level courses, including introductory and intermediate qualitative research methods, and supervised advanced practicums on community-engaged scholarship.

Doug is the Senior Vice President at Amarillo Economic Development Corporation.  In this capacity, he is responsible for the administration of the Texas Panhandle Regional Development Corporation and the City of Amarillo Community Development Micro Loan Program along with playing a supporting role in the business development, recruitment, project management, and business retention and expansion program of work for the Amarillo EDC.

Prior to joining AEDC in 2011, Doug spent the previous 20 years at Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.  Doug has experience in small business lending, government contracting, economic development grant writing, and project administration. 

Doug earned his bachelor’s degree, a B.B.A. in Management, from Texas A & M University. He is a married, father of two and is involved in various community, church, youth sports, and school activities.

Will Rodriguez is the Executive Director of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Managed Care division. Managed Care provides healthcare services to nearly 30,000 inmates within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The division includes nearly 1,000 employees and has an annual operating budget in excess of $130 million per year.

Will is a strong advocate in delivering modality-agnostic telemedicine to hard-to-reach populations. Under his leadership, telemedicine visits to inmates have increased 500% and now exceed 30,000 visits per year. These visits include specialty medical care, pre- and post-operative visits, and COVID mitigation programs. Will has also created various tele-mental health support programs to assist high-need county jails, federal prisons, and ICE detention centers in Texas and New Mexico. In 2021, his division became the first Health Sciences Center in Texas to achieve URAC telemedicine accreditation.

Prior to joining TTUHSC in 2016, Will specialized in business development, network expansions and provider contracting for Managed Care Health Plans serving the Medicaid population. His work in the telemedicine and telemonitoring fields gained attention from lawmakers, the Executive Commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services, and Governor Abbott.

Matthew “Matt” Stell co-anchors the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on KLBK-TV in Lubbock, Texas. He is also the creator of "Matt Stell Reports," a monthly segment dedicated to long-form and in-depth storytelling.

Matt has had the privilege of interviewing U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta. He also covered President Donald Trump’s visit to West Texas in July 2020.

Matt graduated from the University of Houston where he studied Communication with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism and minored in Political Science.

Matt is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the 100 Black Men of West Texas, and the National Speech and Debate Association. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Communities in Schools of the South Plains and for the Panhandle Plains Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Graduate of Texas A&M with a degree in elementary education/phycology. Born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. Currently support several boards in Amarillo and Canyon. Love to volunteer with various non profit agencies. Huge fan of the arts. Voted one of the five Outstanding Women in Women of Excellence in Lubbock, Texas and Outstanding Women in Beta Sigma Phi. Graduate of Leadership Amarillo and Canyon. My favourite Bible verse is John 3:16.