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

Sara Ortwein, Chair

Magnolia, Texas

Kenneth Aboussie

Kenneth Aboussie

Dallas, Texas

Sanjay Chandra

Sanjay Chandra

Southlake, Texas

Amir Husain

Amir Husain

Dallas, Texas

Marsha Jones

Marsha Jones

Austin, Texas

Austin Ligon

Austin Ligon

Austin, Texas

Ashley Weaver

Ashley Weaver

San Antonio, Texas

George Ackert

George Ackert

New York, New York

Richard Folger, Past Chair

Richard Folger, Past Chair

Midland, Texas

Johnnie Johnson

Johnnie Johnson

San Jose, California

Aaron Kozmetsky

Aaron Kozmetsky

Dallas, Texas

Ryan Moss

Ryan Moss

Dallas, Texas

Kelly Steckelberg

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.

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