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Herbert Richardson

Herbert Richardson

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Herbert Richardson

College Station, Texas

Director Emeritus, Texas Transportation Institute

  • Led the agency for 13 years.

Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System (1991-1993)

  • Developed a comprehensive long-range vision for the System and was instrumental in significantly increasing legislative appropriations.

Previous Experience

  • Served seven years as Dean and Vice Chancellor of Engineering, Texas A&M University; and 27 years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Board Service

  • National Academy of Engineering (council member)
  • National Research Council (governing board)
  • Transportation Research Board (past chair)

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