Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Darryl Heath and Colt McCoy, and reappointed Ashlie Thomas, to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Their terms will expire on August 31, 2031. The board is responsible for leadership and coordination within the state’s higher education system.
Darryl Heath, from Colleyville, retired after more than three decades at Accenture. He currently serves as executive director of the Fort Worth – Tarrant County Innovation Partnership and is a trustee for the Texas Higher Education Foundation Board. Heath was also chairman of the Texas A&M College of Engineering Advisory Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Colt McCoy, based in Aledo, works as the Fort Worth partner for Tenant Advisory at HPI Real Estate and Investments. He sits on advisory boards for both the Fort Worth Real Estate Center and University of Texas Real Estate Center, as well as the UT School of Civic Leadership. McCoy is also involved with the For Others Advisory Board and earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from UT Austin.
Ashlie Thomas, from 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 her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and MBA from Lynn University and a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Texas A&M University.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott forms part of the executive branch of state government and maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building according to its official website. Governor Abbott’s administration focuses on economic development and education enhancement across Texas while supporting job growth initiatives statewide [source].
The office has played a role in making Texas a leader in job creation nationally [source], advancing priorities such as education improvement alongside other efforts like border security operations [source]. Since his election in 2014 [source], Governor Abbott has been recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People [source].
