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.