Governor Greg Abbott appointed John “Johnny” Weisman and reappointed Charlie Amato and Bill Scott to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031, according to an April 8 announcement.
The appointments are part of the Governor’s role in shaping higher education leadership across the state. The Office of the Texas Governor is responsible for making such appointments as part of its broader mandate to promote economic opportunities, education, and public safety while assisting constituents and collaborating with local governments and businesses, according to the official website.
John “Johnny” Weisman of New Braunfels is owner and president of Hunter Industries. He has been active in industry associations including the Associated General Contractors of Texas Highway, Heavy, Utilities, and Industrial Branch. Weisman volunteers with several organizations such as Communities in Schools of South-Central Texas and served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University.
Charlie Amato from San Antonio is co-founder and chairman of Southwest Business Corporation. He serves on numerous boards including those supporting health care, banking, historic preservation, children’s hospitals, sports philanthropy initiatives like Spurs Give, as well as business councils. Amato earned his degree from Sam Houston State University.
Bill Scott from Nederland is chairman and CEO at Trans-Global Solutions Inc., leading both corporate activities and community service through foundations like Gay D. and William F. Scott Family Foundation. His previous roles include chairing regional pilot commissioners’ boards as well as participating in charitable organizations focused on energy museums, Catholic charities, symphonies, scouting programs, universities campaigns cabinets; he graduated from Lamar University.
Greg Abbott serves as the 48th governor leading these efforts across Texas according to the official website. The Governor’s office also advances cultural understanding through commissions supporting opportunities for women and people with disabilities according to its official website.
The Governor’s Mansion has served since 1856 as both a symbol of state leadership—a Greek Revival structure that stands today among America’s oldest continuously occupied governor’s residences—and an emblematic seat for executive action according to its official website.
