Meet the Advancement Team

The Office of Advancement is charged with cultivating financial resources from individuals, corporations, and foundations to help Houston Christian University achieve its mission. Come visit us at Hinton House and let us help you find that special way in which you can connect with the mission and vision of HCU.

Sharon Saunders

Vice President for Advancement & University Relations
(281) 649-3206
ssaunders@hbu.edu

Charles Bacarisse

Vice President of Major Gifts
(281) 649-3428
cbacarisse@hbu.edu

Aaron Diehl ’06

Development Officer
(281) 649-3444
adiehl@hbu.edu

Victoria Means

Editor and Coordinator
(281) 649-3634
vmeans@hbu.edu

Patricia “Patti” Bailey 

Advancement & University Relations Coordinator
(281) 649-3362
pbailey@hbu.edu

Candace Adams Desrosiers ’94

Associate Vice President for Alumni & University Relations
(281) 649-3413
cdesrosiers@hbu.edu

Melanie Hagerty ’06

Director of Advancement Services
(281) 649-3156
mhagerty@hbu.edu

Sasha Redmon ’16

Assistant Director of Advancement Services
(281) 649-3002
sredmon@hbu.edu

Michael Basquez ’21

Coordinator for Advancement & Alumni Relations
(281) 649-3761
basquezmb@hbu.edu