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.
2024-25 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.
Mrs. Sara N. Ortwein, Chair
Magnolia, Texas
Mr. George R. Ackert
New York, New York
Mr. Richard D. Folger, Past Chair
Midland, Texas
Mr. Johnnie L. Johnson
San Jose, California
Mr. Aaron W. Kozmetsky
Dallas, Texas
Mr. Ryan D. Moss
Dallas, Texas
Mrs. Ashley I. Weaver
San Antonio, Texas
Mr. Kenneth E. Aboussie, Jr.
Dallas, Texas
Mr. Sanjay Chandra
Southlake, Texas
Mr. Syed A. M. Husain
Georgetown, Texas
Mrs. Marsha M. Jones
Austin, Texas
Mr. W. Austin Ligon
San Francisco, California
Ms. Kelly S. Steckelberg
Kerrville, Texas
2024-25 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.