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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 and a comprehensive health science center that educates more than 120,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. Externally funded research expenditures exceed $780 million and help drive the stateโs 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 | |
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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 |