John Sharp
The Texas A&M University System
John B. Connally Building, 7th Floor
301 Tarrow
College Station, Texas 77840-7896
(979) 458-6000
fax (979) 458-6044
As chancellor, John Sharp serves as chief executive officer of the A&M System under the direction of the Board of Regents. The A&M System is a statewide network of 11 universities, seven state agencies, two service units and a comprehensive health science center that educates more than 131,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. Externally funded research expenditures exceed $820 million and help drive the state’s economy.
| Career | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserves |
| Education | |
|---|---|
| 1976 | Master’s Degree, Public Administration, Southwest Texas State University |
| 1972 | Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Texas A&M University |
