MEET THE TEAM

Executive

Brandon Jones
President & CEO
Brandon has overseen TexAgs' daily activities since 1999 as President & CEO. His vision has been instrumental in pushing TexAgs year by year beyond the standard definition of “fan site” and helping it become a standard bearer for the industry. Brandon graduated from Texas A&M in 1995 with a degree in business management and lives in the Bryan-College Station area with his wife and five kids.
Billy Liucci
Executive Editor
In 1997 Billy took over the Maroon & White Report, then a print newsletter covering Aggie football recruiting. By the time Maroon & White and TexAgs.com partnered in 2008, he had become the leading and most connected insider in the Texas A&M market. As executive editor at TexAgs he covers both the current A&M team and the staff's recruiting efforts in depth. Billy is a 1998 A&M graduate with a degree in industrial distribution.
Josh Oelze
Chief Operating Officer
Josh began overseeing the technical aspects of TexAgs in 1999 while working through the computer science program at Texas A&M. After seven years as lead software architect with various web-based startups, he turned his complete attention to TexAgs in 2008 as Chief Technology Officer. He later took on the position of COO to manage additional operations of the company. Josh and his wife Kathy have seven children and have lived in B/CS for more than 25 years.
Hunter Goodwin
Chairman of the Board
Hunter received a B.S. in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University. He is Chairman of the Board at TexAgs and President and Chief Operating Officer of Oldham Goodwin. Prior to real estate, Hunter was a professional athlete for eight years and a team captain for the Miami Dolphins from 1999-2000. His board appointments include TexAgs, Convention Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Scotty's House Board of Directors and 12th Man Athletic Ambassador.

Staff

Ryan Brauninger
Recruiting & Baseball Analyst
Ryan joined TexAgs in August of 2015. A college baseball player at McNeese State (Class of '09), he moved to College Station in 2010 to pursue a Master's in sport management at Texas A&M. Since receiving his degree, Ryan has been active in the youth sports scene in the Brazos Valley, the state, and region — including a summer stint with USA Baseball. He is a member of the TexAgs Recruiting team and a baseball analyst.
Olin Buchanan
Columnist
Olin joined TexAgs in July of 2012 as a columnist. He previously was a national college football writer for Rivals.com and Yahoo. A graduate of White Oak High School in East Texas, Olin worked at newspapers in Longview and Tyler before covering the Aggies for the Bryan-College Station Eagle from 1993-95. He also worked at the Austin American-Statesman for 11 years. He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America and a Heisman Trophy voter.
Suzanne DeMaret
Sponsorship Administrator
Suzanne, a fourth-generation Aggie, graduated from Texas A&M with a B.B.A. in marketing. She headed to Dallas and began a corporate career in computer and software sales, covering the Metroplex and the Midwest. Suzanne continued in software sales and marketing until joining TexAgs in 2010. She loves working with sponsors to help them get the most out of their association with TexAgs.
Jacob Fuller
Director of Operations and Marketing
Jacob joined TexAgs in 2018. A native of Fort Worth, he returned there after graduating from Texas A&M with a Telecommunications & Media Studies degree in 2009. He spent time in music licensing and worked at a full service creative agency before returning to Aggieland. Jacob wears many hats, from digital marketing and strategy for TexAgs and our F5 Sports network partners, to managing the day to day operations of our office. You will most likely see him interacting on the entertainment board.
Jason Howell
Senior Recruiting Analyst
Jason joined TexAgs in May of 2016 as a senior recruiting analyst. He came to TexAgs after a 13-year stint at Rivals.com in various roles and capacities. Most recently, he served as a Mid-South Regional Recruiting Analyst, covering recruiting throughout the four-state region of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. A native of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Jason graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Economics.
Dolores Liucci
Administrative Specialist
Dolores joined the startup team of the Maroon & White Report in December of 1998 with Hunter Goodwin and Billy Liucci — and as they say, 'the rest is history.' Her responsibilities include customer service relations and everything in between. Her passion is being able to bring 110 percent total satisfaction to friends and customers of TexAgs.
Kay Naegeli
Content Specialist
A third generation Aggie, Kay graduated from Texas A&M in the spring of 2024 with degree in Communication and a minor in Sports Management. With TexAgs since 2022, Kay has worked as a reporter, publisher, podcast host and much more. The Katy, Texas-native spends her time away from work at the gym, hanging out with friends and wondering how the Dallas Cowboys will disappoint her next.
David Nuño
Director of Broadcast Media
David Nuño joins TexAgs as the Director of Broadcast Media and host of TexAgs Radio after working for almost a decade with ABC13 in Houston, where he covered the Astros' run to the 2017 World Series, traveled with the Rockets for several playoff runs, and traveled with the Texans. Nuño interweaved his "No Layups" podcast into the fabric of a sportscast, a first in the industry. David grew up in Houston and has a degree in broadcast journalism from Texas A&M. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have four children, Christian, Cruz, Anneliese and Isla.
Garrett Oelze
Software Developer
Garrett joined TexAgs as a sophomore in high school, interning during the summer of 2013, and now works full-time as a software developer. In his free time, Garrett enjoys spending time with his wife and 1-year-old son, playing the piano, video games, and working on other software projects.
Maranda Powers
Director of Sales and Events
Originally from Flower Mound, Texas, Maranda Powers graduated from Texas A&M University in 2016 with her bachelors degree, and completed her Masters in 2019. She specializes in Leadership and Development and is a Certified Mediator. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Tyler Powers, and is a proud dog mom to Malibu and Champ.
Ali Russell
Media Specialist
Ali Russell is a former member of the Texas A&M women’s soccer team. Since graduating in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in communication, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in marketing. On campus, Ali has been involved in FCA, volunteer work and grown her passion for Mental Health awareness and advocacy into a student-athlete organization called F.A.C.E. mental health (Fostering Athletes Continued Excellence). When not working, Ali enjoys spending time with family and friends, sunset drives, listening to music and traveling.
Nick Savage
TexAgs Radio Producer
Nick joined the TexAgs crew in August of 2022. Originally from Sugar Land, Texas, he followed his brother and father to continue the family tradition of attending Texas A&M where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. When Nick isn't at TexAgs, he is pursuing a career in Play by Play Broadcasting, watching Astros baseball or enjoying a NASCAR race on Sunday afternoons.
Katie Smith
Social Media Manager
Originally from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Katie graduated at Texas A&M with her bachelor's in Business Management in 2022 and a master’s in Sport Management in 2023. She spent her four years playing collegiate soccer, also serving as team captain. Outside of her love for playing and watching sports, Katie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, playing with her dog, Milo, and reading books.
Elizabeth Sullivan
Staff Accountant
One of the original posters on TexAgs, Elizabeth was Head Senior Moderator for eight years before becoming Staff Accountant in 2009. She and her husband, Steve Sullivan ’72, own the UPS Store in Bryan, Texas. They have one son, Chris Sullivan ’98. Both Steve and Chris were Drum Majors in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band. Chris is married to Dr. Kelly Sullivan and they have two daughters, Chloe and Avery, who are the joy of Elizabeth’s life.
Stewart Wade
Creative Director
Stewart joined TexAgs in 2013 after working 10 years in advertising as an art director and designer. After graduating from A&M in 2004 and marrying his high school sweetheart, he soon fled the state for sunny California. He spent eight years in LA before returning to the motherland with his wife and three kids. Stewart manages TexAgs' social media presence, the overall user experience and the TexAgs brand.
Richard Zane
Managing Editor
Richard graduated from Texas A&M in December of 2019 with a degree in Telecommunication and finished his master's in Sport Management in May of 2023. Since beginning at TexAgs, the Flower Mound native has worked as reporter, publisher and radio personality. Richard is a diehard Dodgers and Red Wings fan.

Support Staff

Cade Bickham
Associate Producer
Cade is a 4th generation Aggie from Grand Junction, Colorado, and he graduates May 2024 with a degree in Sport Management. He started as a radio intern and continues his work behind the scenes of the radio show. He is also a part of the Texas A&M Club Baseball team. Other than that he recently started running, watches his favorite shows, and has been trying to get his roommates into the Premier League.
Matthew Dawson
Media Specialist
Matthew is a first-generation Aggie, originally hailing from the Chicagoland area. He graduates in December 2024 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. After several appearances on TexAgs Radio’s “The Fan Show”, Matthew joined the TexAgs team as a radio intern in January of 2024. When he isn’t watching Devin Hester highlights, Matthew can be found hosting his own college football podcast, “The Redshirt Sophomore”, with his younger brother.
Cade Draughon
Assistant Recruiting Analyst
Cade is a third-generation Aggie set to graduate in 2023 with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Sports Management. He began working at TexAgs as a recruiting intern and helped maintain the website’s database. Previously, Cade worked at 12th Man Productions where he helped make the Texas A&M Athletics documentary, Standing Room Only. Growing up in League City, Cade has always loved sports and has been working in sports journalism for over eight years now.
Luke Evangelist
Host, Reporter
Luke Evangelist is a first-generation Aggie from Dallas, Texas, and is set to graduate in May 2024 with a degree in Business Honors Marketing and a minor in Sports Management. Luke joined the TexAgs team as a radio intern and now covers basketball and co-hosts From the East Side, Gamblin' Geezers and The Reed Report. Luke is a big fan of the #PackReedPropaganda movement, and in his spare time, he is busy plotting his revenge on Richard and Dalton.
Katie Flores
Customer Support
Katie is a second generation Aggie originally from Friendswood, Texas who recently moved to College Station from San Marcos, Texas. Katie is a class of 2026 political science major with a minor in communications, and hopes to attend law school after graduation. Her parents raised her with a strong love for college sports, with parents attending A&M and UT. Katie’s love for sports is especially strong when it comes to baseball. On campus, Katie is involved with the Pre-Law society, volunteering at Aggieland Humane, and a Fish Camp counselor. When she isn’t working she is in the gym, cooking new recipes, going to concerts, and spending time with her friends and family.
Callie Garner
Media Specialist/Sales & Events Assistant
Callie is a third-generation Aggie on both sides of her family and a proud member of the Texas Aggie Class of 2023. Growing up in College Station, her dedication to Aggie sports runs deep. Outside of college sports, her favorite team is the Texas Rangers. When she isn’t working, Callie enjoys teaching dance, watching a baseball game with her dad, and hanging out with her friends.
Will Huffman
Photographer
Will is a class of 2026 Marketing major from Cottonwood, Texas. He joined TexAgs as a photography intern in the spring of 2024. Growing up in a small town, Will learned the value of hard work and taking care of what you have. When not taking pictures on the sidelines, Will enjoys motorsports, golf, tennis, collecting antique cameras and developing film in his temporary darkroom.
Makenna Johnson
Customer Support
Makenna is a class of 2027 Education major from Argyle, Texas. After graduation she plans to teach middle school math and coach. Growing up in an Aggie household she found her love for Aggie sports at a young age. Some of Makenna’s favorite things include playing pickleball, BJ’s pizookies, and spending time with friends and family.
Kynlee Johnson
Customer Support
Kynlee is a class of 2028 Psychology major from Argyle, Texas. After graduation she plans to get her LPC and become a biblical trauma counselor. Kynlee grew up part of an Aggie family and could not imagine herself anywhere but Aggieland! She loves country two-stepping, playing pickleball on a sunny day, game nights and long days at the beach. Kynlee loves to watch any A&M sports and singing the war hymn after an Aggie win!
Ethan Jones
Content Specialist
Ethan is a second-generation Aggie from Huntsville, Texas. He is set to graduate with a degree in Psychology in 2025. He became a lifelong Texas A&M sports fan after watching the greatness of Johnny Manziel at nine years old. He began working as David Nuño’s “stats guy” in 2022 and has been providing obscure stats for TexAgs Radio ever since. When he is not relentlessly crunching the numbers, he enjoys reading books, hooping with friends, playing golf, and watching college football.
Zoe Kelton
Production Assistant
Zoe joined the TexAgs crew in May of 2022 as a TexAgs Radio intern. She is set to graduate from Texas A&M in 2024 with a degree in Agricultural Communication and Journalism. A College Station local, Zoe has been a lifelong Aggie fan. In her freetime, she enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling and playing golf.
Mia Leal
Social Media Assistant
Mia is a second-generation Aggie from Frisco, Texas, and plans to graduate in 2026 with a degree in Communications. She joined TexAgs as a social media intern in the fall of 2024 and instantly loved being part of the team. Inspired by her dad, a dedicated TexAgs listener for over a decade, Mia was drawn to the internship program as a perfect way to combine her passion for communication and her love for Aggie traditions. Mia’s favorite part about working at TexAgs is the behind-the-scenes relationships whether it’s sharing laughs with Katie and Ali or teasing Richard. Outside of work, Mia enjoys spending time with her friends, engaging with her women’s organization Aggie Royals, and sharing her home baked goods.<br /><br />
Paytan Parham
Part-Time Sales Assistant
Paytan Parham is a class of 2026 Business Management major and Sport Management minor. She started with TexAgs in the summer of 2023 as a sales and events intern and stayed on in a role working with sponsors. Paytan grew up a West Texas Aggie fan in Midland, thinking it was normal for pumpjacks to outnumber trees. She has always loved sports: playing, watching, and analyzing the details. Paytan also loves working out, a ski run without moguls, a friendly game of pickleball, and late night Sonic runs with friends.
Torie Peck
Publisher
Torie is a first-generation Aggie, set to graduate in 2027 with a degree in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Military Studies. She began her time at TexAgs as a writing intern, serving as the beat writer for the A&M Women’s Soccer team. Growing up in Dallas, surrounded by sports, she quickly fell in love with sports reporting, particularly baseball. Outside of school, Torie enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, and going to concerts with friends.
Caitlin Torn
Media Specialist
Caitlin is a third-generation Aggie from Houston, Texas and plans to graduate in 2026 with a degree in Journalism. After graduation, Caitlin plans to pursue a career in sideline reporting and sports journalism. Caitlin's favorite part about working at TexAgs is the relationships that are formed off-screen, laughing around the office and getting life-advice from OB. Her favorite non-Aggie team is the Tottenham Hotspurs. Outside the office, Caitlin enjoys wakeboarding on Lake Bryan, walking her dog, and attending Aggie basketball games with her grandfather. Caitlin also enjoys sitting on the 12th Man Foundation's Collegiate Council and being involved in her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma!
Brynn Valerius
Customer Support
Brynn is a class of 2028 Economics major from Richardson, TX. Born and raised an aggie, she loves all things Aggieland and theres no place she'd rather be. Outside of academics, Brynn loves to hang out with friends, go shopping, and playing any and every sport out there. She loves being outdoors and all things summer. For Brynn there is nothing quite like a long day at the pool followed by a Sonic run with her friends or family.

Interns

Carter Adams
Interns
Molly Bail
Intern
Kolton Becker
Intern
Tyler Bloss
Intern
Kaylee Dreyer
Intern
Katy Glaze
Intern
Kaylen Kruse
Intern
Reed Neal
Intern
Zachary Reece
Intern
Skylar Robles
Intern
Maddie Sturm
Intern
Taryn Wright
Intern
 
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