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.
2020-21 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.
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.
2021-22 Executive Committee
Richard Folger, Chair
Midland, Texas
Sam Susser, Past Chair
Dallas, Texas
George Ackert
New York, New York
Wofford Denius
Los Angeles, California
John Harkey
Dallas, Texas
Teresa Schaffer
Austin, Texas
Johnnie Johnson
San Jose, California
Marsha Jones
Austin, Texas
Aaron Kozmetsky
Dallas, Texas
Austin Ligon
Austin, Texas
Bill Montgomery
Houston, Texas
Sara Ortwein
Magnolia, Texas
Corby Robertson III
Houston, Texas
Blake Rowling
Dallas, Texas