Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of four individuals to the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Tommy Lucas, O.D., and Lynden Rose have been appointed for terms expiring on August 31, 2031. Alonzo Cantu has been reappointed for a term also ending in 2031. Bryan Clark has been appointed for a term set to expire on August 31, 2029.
Tommy Lucas, O.D., from Harker Heights, is co-founder and president of VIEW Optometry. He previously served as president of the Texas Optometric Association and is a member of the American Optometric Association. Lucas also co-founded Elevate Digital Optics and serves on its board. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Baylor University and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Lynden Rose, based in Houston, works as an attorney and Of Counsel with HooverSlovacek LLP. He is vice chairman of the Harris County Houston Sports Authority Board, director on the board for TDECU, and trustee at the College of Biblical Studies. The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointed him as Honorary Consul General to Houston and the Southwest Region of the United States. Rose received both his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Juris Doctor from the University of Houston.
Alonzo Cantu from McAllen serves as CEO and president at Cantu Construction & Development Company. He chairs Lone Star National Bank’s board and sits on DHR Health’s board. Cantu is also chairman and founder at Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships, as well as a member on The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Foundation Board. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from UH.
Bryan Clark lives in Friendswood where he works as a certified public accountant (CPA) and principal at Doeren Mayhew. Clark belongs to both the American Institute of CPAs and Texas Society of CPAs. He is connect group director at Sagemont Church and formerly chaired Americans United for Life. Clark earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting and Marketing from UH.
