Tyson Voelkel Selected as New Texas A&M Foundation President

The Texas A&M Foundation’s Board of Trustees announced today the selection of Tyson Voelkel as its new president. The U.S. Army veteran and 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University will take office on Jan. 20, 2016. As head of the university’s major-gift fundraising entity, he will oversee the recently launched $4 billion Lead by Example campaign, succeeding longtime Foundation President Ed Davis. “The trustees are very pleased that Tyson has agreed to accept the position of president of the Foundation,” said George Hickox, board chairman. “He brings a remarkable set of skills and accomplishments to the job and a truly extraordinary passion for Texas A&M University that will resonate with the staff and all of the other constituencies of the Foundation.” Voelkel’s organizational leadership, asset management knowledge and diverse educational experience helped lead to his selection. His Aggie spirit runs deep, with roots that took hold as a leader in the Corps of Cadets and Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, student government, Traditions Council and other undergraduate activities. Voelkel served as Corps commander, the group’s highest ranking member, his senior year.

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