BSM Staff


  • Eric Bean - Director

    Eric's call into collegiate ministry began as an undergraduate at Texas A&M University through his involvement in the BSM. For almost twenty years Eric has served on six different campuses throughout Texas. He has a passion to reach the lost, disciple and equip students, and mobilize the next generation to leverage their education for God's Kingdom. Eric and his wife, Kate, have been married for 14 years and they have three young boys. Since 2015 the Bean family has served as a foster family for children in care, which continues to be a calling on their lives. 


    Eric@untbsm.com

  • Becca Whitmore - associate director

    Becca graduated from the University of North Texas in the Fall of 2016 with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and a minor in Counseling, She served at the BSM throughout her time in school.
    After graduating, she worked at the UNT BSM as a Campus Missionary Intern and then a full-time Ministry Coordinator, and now serves as an Associate Director. She loves helping students grow in their understanding of the Bible,  equipping them as they grow in their faith and the ability to share it, and helping them connect to local churches.


    Becca is a member of Covenant Baptist Church here in Denton. She and her husband, Asa, have been married since May of 2017. Becca enjoys music, art, time with friends, coffee, and spending time with her sweet dog Phoebe.


    Becca oversees the BSM Worship Team, Connect Groups, and Social Media.


    Becca@untbsm.com

  • Mary Taylor - associate director

    Mary graduated from the University of North Texas in the Spring of 2019 with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. She was involved at the BSM as a student leader throughout college and served as Ministry Team Coordinator for the Equip & Outreach team during her senior year. Previously, she served as a Student Ministry Intern at Parkway Hills Baptist Church in the summer of 2018. She began serving as a Campus Missionary Intern at the UNT BSM in the fall of 2019 and has recently moved up to Associate Director.


    Mary is a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Denton. She is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is passionate about sharing the gospel with those who don’t know Christ, helping students grow in Bible literacy, and helping connect students to local churches. She loves coffee, baking, reading, running, swimming, and playing the violin.


    Mary@untbsm.com

  • Justin Centilli - Campus Missionary

    Justin graduated from Sam Houston State University in the fall of 2023 with a Bachelor of Computer Science. He served at the BSM on his campus throughout his time in college. Previously, he served as a Youth Ministry Intern at GracePoint Fellowship Baptist Church in the summer of 2021. He began serving as a Campus Missionary at the UNT BSM in the Spring of 2024. Justin is passionate about sharing the Gospel with new students, and helping students grow in their faith by both helping them find a new and deeper understanding of Christ and helping equip them to share their faith with others.

  • cherise daniels - Ministry Assistant

    Cherise graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Interior Design in the Spring of 2016. She serves as a deaconess at her church and oversees the prayer ministry. Cherise started as the BSM Ministry Assistant in October 2020. She loves assisting the ministry teams and students to do the work of ministry on UNT's campus. 


    secretary@untbsm.com