Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of four individuals to the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Tommy Lucas, O.D., and Lynden Rose have been appointed for terms ending August 31, 2031. Alonzo Cantu has been reappointed for a term also ending in 2031. Bryan Clark has been appointed for a term set to expire on August 31, 2029.
Tommy Lucas, O.D., from Harker Heights, is co-founder and president of VIEW Optometry. He previously served as president of the Texas Optometric Association and is a member of the American Optometric Association. Lucas also co-founded Elevate Digital Optics and serves on its board. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Baylor University and earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Lynden Rose, based in Houston, works as an attorney and Of Counsel with HooverSlovacek LLP. He serves as vice chairman of the Harris County Houston Sports Authority Board, is a director at TDECU, and acts as trustee for the College of Biblical Studies. The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointed him Honorary Consul General to Houston and the Southwest Region. Rose graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UH and received his Juris Doctor from UH Law School.
Alonzo Cantu, who resides in McAllen, leads Cantu Construction & Development Company as CEO and president. He chairs Lone Star National Bank’s board and sits on DHR Health’s board. Cantu founded Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) and serves on The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Foundation Board. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from UH.
Bryan Clark from Friendswood is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving as principal at Doeren Mayhew. He belongs to both the American Institute of CPAs and Texas Society of CPAs. Clark directs connect groups at Sagemont Church and previously chaired Americans United for Life. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting and Marketing from UH.
