The retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel previously served as interim director, guiding the agency through one of the toughest Texas wildfire seasons on record.
System Chancellor John Sharp and Texas A&M President M. Katherine Banks announced their decision to reorganize and consolidate five commercialization offices.
As the only two land-grant universities in the state, officials say increased collaborative efforts hold great promise for students and faculty at both campuses, as well as the citizens of Texas.