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.
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.
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.
2022-23 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