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
- 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
- Veronica Gonzales
- Senior Vice President for Governmental & Community Relations
- Veronica.Gonzales@utrgv.edu
- Dr. Maggie Hinojosa
- Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs
- Maggie.Hinojosa@utrgv.edu
- Dr. Michael B. Hocker
- Dean, School of Medicine and Senior Vice President for UT Health Rio Grande Valley
- Michael.Hocker@utrgv.edu
- Dr. Can (John) Saygin
- Senior Vice President for Research and Dean, Graduate College
- Can.Saygin@utrgv.edu
- Dr. Luis H. Zayas
- Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Luis.Zayas@utrgv.edu
- Chasse Conque
- Vice President and Director of Athletics
Chasse.Conque@utrgv.edu
- Patrick Gonzales
- Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
Patrick.Gonzales@utrgv.edu
- Dr. Javier La Fontaine
- Dean, School of Podiatric Medicine
Javier.LaFontaine@utrgv.edu
- Samantha Allen
- Chief of Staff
- Samantha.Allen@utrgv.edu