Cocanougher Appointed Bush School
Interim Dean
Monday, January 05, 2009
Dr. A. Benton Cocanougher, dean emeritus of the Mays Business School, will serve as interim dean of the George Bush School of Government and Public Service, succeeding Richard (Dick) A. Chilcoat, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Ret), who is stepping down from his position at the end of this year. Dr. Cocanougher's appointment was effective January 1, 2009. Mr. Don Powell, former chair of The Texas A&M University Board of Regents, will chair the search to identify a permanent dean.
Dr. Cocanougher served as dean of the Mays Business School from 1987 to 2001 and most recently served as interim chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. Dr. Cocanougher received his B.B.A. in finance, an M.B.A. in marketing, and a Ph.D. in marketing from the University of Texas at Austin.
In accepting the interim appointment, Dr. Cocanougher said, "My respect for former President and Mrs. Bush, and my appreciation of the importance of the George Bush School of Government and Public Service to Texas A&M University, prompted my decision to take on this interim role. I look forward to working with all constituencies of the School who have helped make possible the truly impressive progress of the past several years."
