The THECB senior leadership team has a strong, proven track record of professional accomplishment and collaboration and is deeply committed to building new partnerships, strengthening the state’s higher education institutions, and expanding opportunities for students, communities, and the Texas economy.

Executive Team

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Melissa Henderson

Chief of Staff and Executive Director, Texas Higher Education Foundation

Sarah Keyton

Associate Commissioner for Administration

Arby Gonzales

Assistant Commissioner for Internal Audit and Compliance

Lee Rector

Associate Commissioner for Workforce Education

David Troutman

Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation