Camille joined Lamar's Advancement team in July 1997 as director of development. She subsequently served as executive director of University Advancement before being named vice president for University Advancement in 2004. She oversees alumni affairs, advancement services, development, public relations and the University Reception Center.

Camille previously served for 11 years at Monsignor Kelly High School as director of development and executive director of the Kelly Foundation.

Camille received a degree in business education from the University of Louisiana - Lafayette.

Juan became Associate Vice President of University Advancement, July 1, 2012 after serving as interim beginning Sept. 1, 2011. He directs the activities of public relations, integrated marketing, Web communications, alumni affairs and advancement services. Juan joined Lamar University as director of alumni affairs in January 2003 when Lamar created the Office of Alumni Affairs to expand upon the work of the former LU Alumni Association. Through the Office of Alumni Affairs, the institution works to engage alumni in all aspects of the life of the university. Supervision of the Advancement Services department was added to Juan’s portfolio in November of 2007.

Prior to his appointment at Lamar University, Juan served as assistant dean of the University of Texas School of Law.

Juan has a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Lamar University as well as degrees from Sul Ross State University (Alpine, Texas) and BYU Idaho (Rexburg, ID). Juan has more than 20 years experience in administration, university development and alumni relations.

Janice joined the Advancement team in January 2001 after having successfully served as part of the fundraising effort for the 100th anniversary celebration of the Spindletop Gusher. She is a 23-year veteran of Lamar University, having previously served as the executive director of continuing education.

The Development Office is primarily responsible for donor relations, scholarships and endowments. Janice also oversees the daily operation and management of the Lamar University Foundation by working with a volunteer board of trustees to further the financial health of Lamar University.

Janice holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s in communication from Lamar University.

Floyd joined the Advancement team in May 2009, bringing with him expertise in estate planning and probate law as well as a track record of community service. An attorney with Benckenstein, Norvell & Nathan since 1989, Floyd holds a Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Southwestern University. Born in Houston, Floyd attended Houston public schools.

A member of the bar since 1973, Floyd has been board certified in estate planning and probate law since 1994 and has been a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. He is a member of the Real Estate, Probate & Trust Section of the State Bar of Texas. He has participated as a speaker at estate planning and probate seminars for the Jefferson County Bar Association.

Floyd has served in numerous leadership positions in Southeast Texas including president of the Lamar University Foundation, the Rotary Club of Beaumont, the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Three Rivers Council-Boy Scouts of America and as chair of the Board of Trustees for First United Methodist Church of Beaumont. Floyd has served on the planned giving advisory councils of Texas A&M University and Southwestern University. He and his wife, Patti, reside in Beaumont.

Linda LeBlanc became the director of the Office of Alumni Affairs July 2012. She has been on the university’s advancement staff since 2003 as assistant director of alumni affairs. 

In that capacity, she worked with alumni to encourage their involvement with the university, organized and attended scores of alumni events, maintained alumni records, and coordinated efforts between the alumni office and university organizations, departments and community groups. She also serves as a campus advisor to Lamar Ambassadors and the Delta Sigma Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. LeBlanc graduated from Lamar in 1975 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mass Communication. 

Prior to joining Lamar's advancement division, LeBlanc was employed as secretary/treasurer of RAM Threading, Inc., development coordinator at St. Anne’s Catholic School, and worked as an announcer and weekend weathercaster for KJAC-4 TV.

Brian joined Lamar University in December 1997. He oversees the media relations, publications and advertising activities of the university. He also directs support of the lamar.edu domain, serves as speechwriter and is executive editor of the university magazine, Cardinal Cadence.

Brian has more than 27 years of experience in public relations, having served as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Air Force for more than 7 years and USAF Reserve for 4 years. He has been in higher education public relations since 1992.

Brian holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, and a bachelor’s degree from Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Okla.

Tracie joined Lamar University in June 2008. She coordinates a variety of events at the University Reception Center and the John Gray Center. These events ranging from meetings and luncheons to dinners and receptions are hosted by Lamar University as well as members of the community. She also facilitates and often oversees special events held at other facilities on campus.

Before coming to Lamar University, Tracie taught business education courses in Springhill, Louisiana and spent her summers directing student camps at various locations across the nation.

Tracie earned a bachelor’s degree in business education from Southern Arkansas University.

Mark joined Lamar University in March 2011 as director of the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum. Mark holds a master’s degree in history from American Public University, Charlestown, W.Va., and a bachelor’s degree in history, with a public relations minor, from the University of Texas at Tyler. He began his collegiate career at Weatherford College, earning an associate of arts degree, while also serving the college as publications coordinator, 1998-2002. He then served as operations manager in continuing studies at Tyler Junior College for five years, before joining Lone Star College-Kingwood as program manager in continuing education in 2008. He is a member of the American Association of Museums, East Texas Historical Association, and Texas Association of Museums, among others.

Shannon joined Lamar University in December 2004 as administrative assistant, sr. for the Office of Alumni Affairs and starting in July 2007, she served as coordinator for employer relations and career advisor for the Career and Testing Center. She joined Advancement Services in February 2008 as the coordinator of advancement information systems before being named director of Advancement Services in October 2011. She oversees University Advancement’s information services and gift processing and reporting. In addition, she has served as the advisor for the College Panhellenic Council since March 2009.

Prior to her arrival at Lamar University, Shannon served as a substance abuse counselor.

Shannon holds a master’s degree in business administration, and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and business administration all from Lamar University.