Governor Abbott Appoints Benjamin Kohlmann To Texas Southern University Board Of Regents

Governor Abbott Appoints Benjamin Kohlmann To Texas Southern University Board Of Regents

Posted on Saturday, August 24, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin Kohlmann to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents.

Benjamin Kohlmann resides in Dallas. He is a venture capital partner and chief operating officer for Cubit Capital. He serves on three private sector boards and served as board chairman of the non-profit Defense Entrepreneurs Forum. Previously, he served as CEO of Farcast, Inc, consulted with McKinsey & Company, and deployed into combat as an F/A-18 carrier pilot. He retired from the Navy after 20 years of active and reserve service. Additionally, he was named a Presidential Leadership Scholar in 2018 and is a Sunday School teacher at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Kohlmann received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences and Political Science from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

"Benjamin Kohlmann has unique experience as a leader and innovator in one of the world's largest and most complex organizations, the U.S. Department of Defense," said Board of Regents Chairman Brandon L. Simmons. "While there, he played a leading role in establishing the DOD's presence in and interactions with Silicon Valley, which drove innovation across the U.S. defense industry. Now, as an investor and operator, he has built companies across multiple sectors that represent the greatest employment opportunities for the next generation of students. He is a decorated fighter pilot and experienced board member with a deep passion for education. I look forward to working with Regent Kohlmann as we continue to elevate this historic university to ensure that Texas Southern students have access to the greatest opportunities available in the future economy."

His term is set to expire on February 1, 2027.

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