Scotty W. Cooksey

Associate Vice Chancellor

Scotty W. Cooksey, CFRE, is associate vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement.

Cooksey oversees development officers of the Texas Tech University System and Texas Tech University as well as the planned giving and corporation and foundation relations offices.

Previously, Cooksey served as director of development and external relations for the Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Prior to joining Texas Tech, he was director of development for a large non-profit organization in Atlanta with extensive experience in sales and retail.

Beyond his service to Texas Tech, Cooksey serves in numerous local, state and national organizations. He is currently president of the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association and has served as board president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Professional Ag Workers of Texas and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest.

Cooksey received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Texas Tech University. He maintains his status as a Certified Fund Raising Executive, the only internationally recognized professional credential for philanthropic fundraising executives.