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Our Faculty & Staff

Department of Kinesiology

KINESIOLOGY FACULTY

Randy Bonnette
Dr. Randy Bonnette
Associate Professor / Chair, Department of Kinesiology
Specialization: Special Populations, Professional Field Experience

361-825-3317
randy.bonnette@tamucc.edu
Kelly Brooks
Dr. Kelly Brooks 
Assistant Professor
Specialization

361-825-2670
kelly.brooks@tamucc.edu
Jay Dawes
Dr. Jay Dawes
Assistant Professor


361-825-3749
jay.dawes@tamucc.edu
Jerry Hilker
Mr. Jerry Hilker 
Instructor / Assistant Athletic Trainer 
Specialization: Athletic Training 

361-825-3317
jerry.hilker@tamucc.edu
Sayuri Hiraishi
Sayuri Hiraishi
Assistant Athletic Trainer/Clinical Coordinator/Instructor

Island Hall 179G
361-825-2207
sayuri.hiraishi@tamucc.edu
Misty Kesterson
Dr. Misty Kesterson
Assistant Professor 
 

361-825-3299
misty.kesterson@tamucc.edu
Don Melrose
Dr. Don Melrose 
Associate Professor
Specialization: Exercise Physiology & Psychology of Sport 

361-825-2811
don.melrose@tamucc.edu
Lon Seiger
Dr. Lon Seiger 
Professor
Specialization: Outdoor Adventure 

361-825-2748
lon.seiger@tamucc.edu
Frank Spaniol
Dr. Frank Spaniol 
Professor
Specialization: Kinesiology & Exercise Science 

361-825-3924
frank.spaniol@tamucc.edu
Mary Barnes
Ms. Mary Williams 
Assistant Clinical Professor / Athletic Training Director
Specialization: Athletic Training – Clinicals

361-825-2169
mary.williams@tamucc.edu

KINESIOLOGY STAFF

Elizabeth Barron
Ms. Elizabeth Barron
Administrative Assistant 
Department of Kinesiology

361-825-3699
elizabeth.barron@tamucc.edu
Liz Perez
Ms. Liz Perez 
Administrative Assistant 
Department of Kinesiology

361-825-6072
elizabeth.perez@tamucc.edu
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