Meet the CETD Team

At CETD, we are dedicated to quality, excellence, and innovation as we work to improve and encourage our community. Get to know our team!

Leadership

Matt Parson, MBA

Executive Director of Operations

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Email: matthew.parson@uta.edu

Russell P. Kruzelock, MS, PhD

Executive Director of Innovation

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Email: russell.kruzelock@uta.edu

Innovation Management

Cody Bekkering, PhD, LLM

Licensing Associate

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Email: cody.bekkering@uta.edu

Siddesh Basavraj Patil, MS

Data Analyst

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Email: siddesh.patil@uta.edu

Entrepreneurship & Engagement

Josue Melendez

Community and Faculty Engagement Manager

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Email: josue.melendez@uta.edu