Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Stewart McGregor and Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D., along with the appointment of Ethan Gillis to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs. Their terms will run until February 1, 2029. The council is responsible for advising the Office of the Governor on matters related to demographic changes in Texas.
Stewart McGregor, from Forney, serves as executive director of the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation. He also holds roles as co-chair of the Texas Economic Development Council – Legislative Committee and participates in organizations such as the International Economic Development Council and Kaufman County Leadership Council. McGregor is an ex-officio member of the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce and is involved with local groups including Kaufman Church of Christ and Kaufman Lions Club. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Abilene Christian University, completed studies at the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma, and is recognized as a certified economic developer.
Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D., based in McAllen, is president of South Texas College. He serves on leadership committees for both the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Trinity University, a Master’s degree in International Business from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from The University of Texas at Austin.
Ethan Gillis, residing in Richardson, works as a digital gifts officer for Southern Methodist University. He is active within the University of North Texas Alumni Association (UNTAA), serving on its executive board for Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Network and participating in its Dallas County Network. Gillis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the University of North Texas.
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