About
John Sharp
The Texas A&M University System
Moore/Connally Building, 7th Floor
301 Tarrow
College Station, Texas 77840-7896
(979) 458-6000
fax (979) 458-6044
chancellor@tamus.edu
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $7.2 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus, the Texas A&M System educates more than 152,000 students and makes more than 24 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. System-wide, research and development expenditures exceed $1 billion and help drive the state’s economy.
Career | |
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2011-present | Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System |
2005 | Texas Tax Reform Commission |
1999-2011 | Principal, Ryan LLC |
1990-1998 | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
1986-1990 | Texas Railroad Commissioner |
1982-1986 | Member, Texas Senate |
1978-1982 | Member, Texas House of Representatives |
Military Service | |
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1973 | Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserves |
Education | |
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1976 | Master’s Degree, Public Administration, Southwest Texas State University |
1972 | Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Texas A&M University |