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Louisiana Tech University’s Division of Innovation and Advancement recently added significant professional capacity in its development team and within the office of the CEO through internal promotions and new hires.

The IA Division welcomed Hannah Bustamante, Devin Ferguson, Amy Stegall, and Maggie Bundy into their respective new roles this spring. Each of the positions will help broaden the reach of the IA Division and support stakeholder engagement while deepening the division’s collective impact at Louisiana Tech.

“The creation of the new Division of Innovation and Advancement has generated an environment ripe with potential while requiring adjustment to align with new opportunities,” said Dr. Dave Norris, CEO of the Louisiana Tech University Foundation and senior vice president of innovation and advancement.

Hannah Bustamante has been named the executive director of integrated experience for the IA Division. In this new capacity, she will strengthen and coordinate donor and partner engagement efforts, cultivate strong team cultural values, and ensure all curated experiences are impactful and seamless. Prior to this role, Bustamante was a member of the University’s Innovation Enterprise team for more than a decade. Her position became effective in March 2025.

“As we continue elevating expectations around philanthropy, engagement, and growth, Hannah’s creative thinking, leadership, and coordination will be pivotal in engaging partners, donors, students, and faculty to ensure success,” Norris continued.

Devin Ferguson has moved into the role of executive development director, working with the College of Liberal Arts and College of Education and Human Sciences. In this role, he will support opportunities to create meaningful philanthropic engagement across the colleges’ alumni and industry networks as well as ensure alignment with the University’s strategic goals. Ferguson first joined the University Advancement team in 2018 and began his new role on May 1.

Amy Stegall joined the IA Division as director of development and donor engagement. After spending several years with the City of Ruston, most recently as Main Street director and community coordinator, Stegall will carry out a dual role focused on major gift cultivation and strategic engagement efforts alongside other division members tasked with donor engagement. Stegall accepted this position in March 2025.

Maggie Bundy, executive assistant and coordinator of donor engagement, plays a strategic role in coordinating development logistics and supporting ongoing engagement efforts. Bundy previously served in the Office of the President as special events and facilities coordinator. Bundy started this role in early March 2025.

“Devin, Amy, and Maggie are each committed to supporting the University’s goals and bring unique perspectives and experience to their new respective roles,” said William Dearmon, chief development officer at Louisiana Tech. “I am excited about the future of Louisiana Tech and how the ongoing work of the IA Division will build meaningful relationships with our dedicated donors and partners to empower student development and institutional excellence.”

Tech President Jim Henderson integrated the external functions of University Advancement and the Innovation Enterprise into the Division of Innovation and Advancement in 2024. This division focuses on growing and integrating innovation, public-private partnerships, philanthropy, and economic development in support of the University.