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 of the higher education system in Texas.
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 member of the Texas Higher Education Foundation Board of Trustees. He previously chaired 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, based in Aledo, works as the Fort Worth partner for Tenant Advisory at HPI Real Estate and Investments. He sits 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 is vice president at C.L. Thomas Inc., located in Victoria. 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’s degree 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 state government efforts focusing on economic development and education enhancement across Texas (official website). This office supports initiatives that contribute to job growth and innovation statewide (official website). The governor’s office operates out of Austin at the State Insurance Building (official website) and forms part of the executive branch overseeing services throughout Texas (official website).
