Mike McKinney | |
|---|---|
| 13th Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System | |
| In office November 23, 2006 – July 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Robert McTeer |
| Succeeded by | John Sharp |
| Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services | |
| In office 1995–1998 | |
| Governor | George W. Bush |
| Speaker pro tempore of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1989–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Hugo Berlanga |
| Succeeded by | Wilhelmina Ruth Delco |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office April 9, 1984 – January 8, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Turner |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Dean McKinney July 5, 1951 Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lou Ann Sherbrook |
| Children | 3; including Stephen and Seth |
| Alma mater | University of Houston (BS) University of Texas Medical Branch (MD) |
Michael Dean McKinney (born July 5, 1951) is an American politician, lobbyist, and former family physician from Texas. He served as the 13th chancellor of The Texas A&M University System from November 23, 2006,[1] until his resignation on July 1, 2011. He was appointed chancellor by governor Rick Perry.[2] Prior to his appointment as chancellor, McKinney was the CEO and senior vice president of the Texas A&M Health Science Center after being appointed in 2003. He was Rick Perry's chief of staff[3] from 2001 to 2002.[4]
In 1995, McKinney was appointed by the then-governor George W. Bush to be the commissioner of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. From April 9, 1984, to January 8, 1991, McKinney was a member of the Texas House of Representatives as a representative of the 15th district, which comprises Grimes, Houston, Leon, Madison, and Montgomery County. From 1989 to 1990 he was speaker pro-tempore.[5] Prior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives, he practiced family medicine and was the lone physician in Centerville, Texas, for 16 years.
- ^ "Mike McKinney Named Texas A&M Chancellor". KCBD. November 24, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Hamilton, Reeve (May 10, 2011). "A&M Chancellor Mike McKinney Stepping Down". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Embry, Jason (September 1, 2012). "Perry underscores executive during long tenure as state's CEO". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ "McKinney resigns as Perry's top aide". Austin Business Journal. November 11, 2002. Retrieved August 1, 2023.(subscription required)
- ^ "Michael Dean McKinney". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Legislative Reference Library of Texas.