Governor Greg Abbott appointed Terry Zrubek to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027, according to a Mar. 20 announcement. The committee is responsible for developing rules and procedures for the State Employee Charitable Campaign and reviewing the recommended campaign plan.
The appointment of Zrubek matters because the committee plays a key role in guiding charitable giving efforts among state employees, which can impact nonprofit organizations across Texas.
Zrubek currently serves as deputy executive director of Texas Economic Development & Tourism within the Office of the Governor. His previous experience includes work in the private sector at Newell Rubbermaid Inc., as well as roles with the Texas Department of Public Safety, State Senator Steve Ogden, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Lower Colorado River Authority, and Governors Rick Perry and Greg Abbott. He also volunteers as a tennis coach for Thorndale High School and holds degrees from Texas State University and St. Edward’s University.
According to the official website, the Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott contributed to Texas leading the nation in jobs growth and record employment levels. The office maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building according to its official website. Governor Abbott was listed among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to the official website.
The governor’s office has focused on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling, and southern border security according to its official website. Since his election in 2014, Greg Abbott has led this office according to its official website, exercising authority and delivering services statewide across Texas according to its official website.
Zrubek’s appointment reflects ongoing efforts by state leadership to support charitable initiatives involving public employees.
