Paul Foster was appointed to a six-year term on The University of Texas System Board of Regents by Governor Rick Perry in November 2007. On April 13, 2009, he was elected Vice Chairman of the Board. He was reelected as Vice Chairman on March 3, 2010, and on February 8, 2011.

Vice Chairman Foster chairs the Finance and Planning Committee and serves as Vice Chairman of the Audit, Compliance, and Management Review Committee. He is a member of the Academic Affairs Committee as well as the Health Affairs Committee. In addition, Vice Chairman Foster serves as Chairman of The University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO) Board of Directors.

Mr. Foster is Executive Chairman of Western Refining, Inc. He graduated with a degree in accounting from Baylor University and received certification by the Arizona State Board of Accountancy. He serves on many boards, including the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Economic Development Corporation, the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor Advisory Board, and the Executive Committee of the Paso del Norte organization. Mr. Foster also serves as chairman of the El Paso Regional Economic Development Corporation. He is a former member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

When: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Where: SAC Ballroom

For any questions, please email MPAC@mccombs.utexas.edu

Submitted by Lauren Nicholas