Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Darryl Heath and Colt McCoy, and reappointed Ashlie Thomas, to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their terms will run until August 31, 2031. The board is responsible for leadership and coordination within the Texas higher education system.
Darryl Heath of Colleyville is retired after a career spanning more than three decades at Accenture. He currently serves as executive director of the Fort Worth – Tarrant County Innovation Partnership, sits on the Texas Higher Education Foundation Board of Trustees, and is a former chairman of the Texas A&M College of Engineering Advisory Board. Heath holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Colt McCoy of Aledo works as Fort Worth partner for Tenant Advisory at HPI Real Estate and Investments. He serves on advisory boards for the Fort Worth Real Estate Center, University of Texas Real Estate Center, UT School of Civic Leadership, and For Others Advisory Board. McCoy earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from UT Austin.
Ashlie Thomas of Victoria is vice president at C.L. Thomas Inc. She serves on several boards including Citizens Medical Center Board of Managers, Victoria College Foundation Impact Team, St. Joseph High School, Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity, and Victoria Economic Development Corporation. Thomas received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and an MBA from Lynn University as well as a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Texas A&M University.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott leads the state’s executive branch with a focus on economic development and education enhancement according to its official website. Since his election in 2014, Governor Abbott has prioritized job creation and education opportunities while also supporting community initiatives such as border security efforts (source). The office operates out of Austin’s State Insurance Building (source), providing services statewide (source). Governor Abbott was named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 (source).
