Governor Abbott Appoints Three To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents

March 12, 2018 | Austin, Texas | Appointment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Doug Brooks, Joe Gutierrez, and Jack Moore to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023.

Doug Brooks of Plano is the former chairman, CEO, and president of Brinker International. After a 36 year career, he retired and currently serves as a consultant for Brinker. Currently, he serves on the board of directors for Southwest Airlines, Autozone, and Limbs for Life Foundation, and is a former board member of ClubCorp. He is a member of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Professional Advisory Board and a former board member of the Dallas Citizens Council and the Dallas Center for the Preforming Arts. Brooks received a Bachelor of Science in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Houston. 

Joe Gutierrez of Houston is founder and CEO of Novi Midstream and former co-founder and co-president of NET Midstream. He is a member of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and former member of the National Energy Services Association. He is a member of the University of Houston (UH) Alumni Association, UH Executive Capital Campaign Committee, UH Bauer College of Business Board of Directors, and the UH Athletics Coaches Baseball Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the University of St. Thomas (UST) President’s Advisory Board, former member of the UST Board of Directors, and a former board member of the Samuel & Erasmus Institute. Gutierrez received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston.

Jack Moore of Houston is the former chairman, CEO, and president of Cameron International. Currently, he serves on the board of directors for Occidental Petroleum, KBR, and Rowan Companies PLC. He is a member of the United Way of Greater Houston Executive Board and a board member of Memorial Assistance Ministries and the American Heart Association. Additionally, he is former chairman of the University of Houston Board of Visitors and a former member of the Greater Houston Partnership. Moore received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston and attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.