Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tapped Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, Jay Graham, and Mike Hernandez to bring their expertise to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. These appointments, announced yesterday, will see the trio serve terms through to February 2031, upon Senate confirmation.
Georgiades brings a blend of agriculture and education to the board. Her background includes a post as executive vice president of Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies and co-ownership of a ranch and cattle company. According to the announcement made by the Governor's Office, her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from TAMU and a certificate in Ranch Management from Texas Christian University.
Energy sector veteran Jay Graham, recognized for his leadership at Spur Energy Partners, also has deep ties to TAMU. He founded several educational programs supporting the university and military service initiatives. His Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from TAMU complements his extensive career in the oil and gas business dating back to 1993.
Lastly, Mike Hernandez, owner of D&M Leasing Texas and several car dealerships, brings a breadth of entrepreneurial experience to the Board. With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution from TAMU, he's an advocate for workforce training and education, evident through his foundation and scholarship program. Hernandez also has experience on boards across various sectors, indicating his broad reach across the Texas business landscape.
These appointments are expected to bring diverse perspectives and robust leadership to the Texas A&M University System—a system that prides in being a powerhouse of education and innovation. The new regents' combined expertise in agriculture, energy, business, and philanthropy is poised to have a profound impact on the governance of the institution they now serve.
