Extension Program
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is keeping Texas prepared by helping our state’s communities solve local problems in the areas of fire and emergency services; law enforcement and protective services; and critical infrastructure management and recovery, including water and wastewater operations and management. These services are funded by the State of Texas. Whether providing quality training to meet community needs, or technical assistance, TEEX stands ready to offer expertise in these critical areas.
State-Funded Services Offered
Classroom and Hands-On Training
On-Site Technical Assistance
Training is designed to your needs and it meets or exceeds certification and continuing education requirements. Our in-depth, on-site technical assistance includes planning, assessments, troubleshooting and recovery.
Training Directors
Darren Smith
Fire and Emergency Services
Training Director
(979) 500-6812
Karl Kehrberg,
Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Training Director
(979) 500-6987
James Fisher,
Critical Infrastructure / Water and Wastewater Management and Recovery
Training Director
(979) 645-6513
Extension Regional Managers and Coordinators
Our Regional Managers and Regional Coordinators live and work in their respective regions. Each one is an experienced leader familiar with the challenges and needs of local agencies and response organizations—from small towns and rural areas to large municipalities.
Our regional staff can connect you with TEEX’s services. Let us know how we can help. Find your Regional Manager or Coordinator and contact them by phone or email.
Region 1
Michael Cole,
Fire and Emergency Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6807
David Atkinson,
Fire and Emergency Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6906
David Chaney,
Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6949
Jason Barber,
Critical Infrastructure / Water and Wastewater Management and Recovery
Regional Manager
(979) 229-8454
Region 1 Counties
Anderson
Bowie
Camp
Cass
Cherokee
Collin
Cooke
Dallas
Delta
Denton
Ellis
Erath
Fannin
Franklin
Grayson
Gregg
Harrison
Henderson
Hood
Hopkins
Hunt
Johnson
Kaufman
Lamar
Marion
Morris
Navarro
Palo
Pinto
Panola
Parker
Rains
Red River
Rockwall
Rusk
Smith
Somervell
Tarrant
Titus
Upshur
Van Zandt
Wise
Wood
Region 2
Brian Scheffer,
Fire and Emergency Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6907
Jason Shafer,
Fire and Emergency Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6904
Chris Jett,
Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6990
Susie Blake,
Critical Infrastructure / Water and Wastewater Management and Recovery
Regional Manager
(979) 213-2932
Region 1 Counties
Angelina
Austin
Brazoria
Brazos
Burleson
Chambers
Colorado
Fort Bend
Galveston
Grimes
Hardin
Harris
Houston
Jasper
Jefferson
Leon
Liberty
Madison
Matagorda
Montgomery
Nacogdoches
Newton
Orange
Polk
Robertson
Sabine
San Augustine
San Jacinto
Shelby
Trinity
Tyler
Walker
Waller
Washington
Wharton
Region 3
Dallas Renfrew,
Fire and Emergency Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6811
Jim Schultz,
Fire and Emergency Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6915
Richard Flores,
Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Regional Manager
(979) 500-6966
Leo Cruz,
Critical Infrastructure / Water and Wastewater Management and Recovery
Regional Manager
(979) 286-4609
Region 1 Counties
Aransas
Bee
Brooks
Cameron
Dimmit
Duval
Edwards
Hidalgo
Jim Hogg
Jim Wells
Kenedy
Kinney
Kleberg
LaSalle
Live Oak
Maverick
Nueces
Real
Refugio
San Patricio
Starr
Uvalde
Val Verde
Webb
Willacy
Zapata
Zavala
Region 6
David Coatney
Agency Director
Tracy Foster
Deputy Agency Director / CFO
Tony Crites
Deputy Agency
Director/COO
Christina Foley
Associate Agency Director /
Chief Human Resources Officer
Extension is Realistic.
TEEX is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. We have expanded our outreach efforts to Texas communities to offer timely and practical assistance in these areas through our robust regional network.
Extension is Relevant.
With regional managers and coordinators in six regions across the state, we can tailor training, response and technical assistance to solve problems that local communities, agencies and facilities are challenged with right now. Our work is focused on developing solutions for both everyday issues and sudden emergencies, no matter what the circumstances entail.
Extension is Impactful.
Over the past 10 years, TEEX has served an average of more than 100,000 Texans annually, reaching 98 percent of Texas counties. Our experts can provide hands-on assistance and training in a variety of topic areas. No job is too big or too small for us to tackle.