Derek Dictson has been named senior director of development in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. Dictson previously served as senior director of development at Texas A&M University. He will be responsible for the college’s development and fundraising efforts, managing and coaching development officers and coordinators, implementing fundraising activities and strategies, supporting the college’s strategic plan in collaboration with the dean and ensuring goals and objectives are met. He will also serve as a major gifts officer. He holds a bachelor’s in agricultural business/economics from New Mexico State University and a master’s in public service and administration from Texas A&M. Dictson succeeds Ed Lewis, who served as engineering lead development advisor since 2013. Lewis will assume his new role as senior advisor to the dean.