Prior to the vote, knowledgeable sources had said regents were divided between Hussey, system Chancellor John Sharp's choice, and Guy Diedrich, the system's vice chancellor for strategic initiatives, who had the endorsement of Gov. Rick Perry, an A&M alumnus who appointed all the regents to the
Perry had backed Guy Diedrich for the role. Diedrich, a non-academic, is the A&M systems vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and former president of the consulting firm Austin Technology Ventures.
Date: Dec 14, 2013
Category: U.S.
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"While the decision is ultimately up to the chancellor and board of regents, the governor believes Guy Diedrich is a qualified candidate with a vision for the future of Texas A&M," said the statement from Deputy Press Secretary Lucy Nasted.