Following a recent development in Texas state government, Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alan Herrington to the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors. Herrington, a Palestine native with a background in the financial industry, will serve a term ending on February 1, 2029. He will join other members in overseeing efforts related to the development and conservation of water resources in Anderson, Cherokee, Smith, and Henderson Counties.
Herrington, who has more than 30 years of experience in the finance sector, will take on this new role following his retirement. He worked in the field for 34 years and brings analytical skills to the position focused on water conservation efforts. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Actuarial Science from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master in Actuarial Science from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, according to the announcement from the Governor's Office.
The appointment of Alan Herrington by Governor Abbott is pending confirmation by the Senate. If confirmed, Herrington will officially assume his position on the Board. This process follows standard procedure for appointments requiring legislative approval.
As Herrington awaits Senate confirmation, his qualifications will be reviewed as part of the standard process. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. The position involves participating in the management and oversight of water resources within the region.
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