Governor Greg Abbott has appointed four individuals to the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Tommy Lucas, O.D., and Lynden Rose have been named as new appointees, while Alonzo Cantu has been reappointed for terms ending August 31, 2031. Bryan Clark was also appointed to the board for a term that will expire on August 31, 2029.
Tommy Lucas, O.D., from Harker Heights, is the co-founder and president of VIEW Optometry. He previously served as president of the Texas Optometric Association and is a member of the American Optometric Association. Lucas is also involved with Elevate Digital Optics as a co-founder and board member. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Baylor University and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Lynden Rose, based in Houston, works as an attorney and Of Counsel at HooverSlovacek LLP. He serves as vice chairman on the Harris County Houston Sports Authority Board, director on the TDECU board, and trustee at the College of Biblical Studies. Rose was also appointed by the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Honorary Consul General to Houston and the Southwest Region of the United States. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UH and his Juris Doctor from UH Law School.
Alonzo Cantu, who resides in McAllen, is CEO and president at Cantu Construction & Development Company. He chairs Lone Star National Bank and sits on DHR Health’s board. Additionally, he founded Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) and serves on The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Foundation Board. Cantu graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from UH.
Bryan Clark lives in Friendswood where he works as a certified public accountant (CPA) and principal at Doeren Mayhew. Clark is affiliated with both the American Institute of CPAs and Texas Society of CPAs. He also directs connect groups at Sagemont Church and formerly chaired Americans United for Life. Clark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting and Marketing from UH.
