Development
Board
Your leadership makes the difference
Established in 1937, The University of Texas at Austin’s Development Board supports the university’s mission by assisting the president, vice president for development, deans, directors and other university leaders in increasing philanthropic support for UT. A board membership is the highest-level engagement opportunity at the university, and members inspire others through their leadership, guidance and dedicated support.
2023-24 Executive Committee
The members of the Development Board Executive Committee are appointed by the president and chair for two-year terms. Executive Committee members recruit and nominate new Development Board members, recommend reappointments and life memberships, and directly advise the president on university fundraising priorities and strategies.
Sara Ortwein, Chair
Magnolia, Texas
Kenneth Aboussie
Dallas, Texas
Sanjay Chandra
Southlake, Texas
Amir Husain
Dallas, Texas
Marsha Jones
Austin, Texas
Austin Ligon
Austin, Texas
Ashley Weaver
San Antonio, Texas
George Ackert
New York, New York
Richard Folger, Past Chair
Midland, Texas
Johnnie Johnson
San Jose, California
Aaron Kozmetsky
Dallas, Texas
Ryan Moss
Dallas, Texas
Kelly Steckelberg
Kerrville, Texas
2022-23 Development Board
The Development Board’s community of current and lifetime members work with the president, vice president for development and other university leaders to increase philanthropic support for UT. Board meetings take place on campus each fall and spring.