Leadership
Meet the esteemed leadership team guiding the vision and operations of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Led by President Dr. Guy Bailey, the executive team, deans, and vice presidents are committed to advancing education, research, and community engagement in the Rio Grande Valley. Get to know the individuals shaping UTRGV's future.

- Dr. Guy Bailey
- President
President@utrgv.edu

- Dr. Maggie Hinojosa
- Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Student Affairs and Deputy to the President
- Maggie.Hinojosa@utrgv.edu

- Dr. Luis H. Zayas
- Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Luis.Zayas@utrgv.edu

- Michael Mueller
- Executive Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, Chief Financial Officer
Michael.Mueller@utrgv.edu

- Dr. Kelly Nassour
- Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement
- Kelly.Nassour@utrgv.edu

- Brian Dean
- Interim Executive Vice President for Health Affairs

- Chasse Conque
- Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics
Chasse.Conque@utrgv.edu

- Veronica Gonzales
- Senior Vice President for Governmental & Community Relations
- Veronica.Gonzales@utrgv.edu

- Dr. Can (John) Saygin
- Senior Vice President for Research and Dean, Graduate College
- Can.Saygin@utrgv.edu

- Patrick Gonzales
- Senior Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
Patrick.Gonzales@utrgv.edu