Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patrick Fertitta to the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Fertitta’s term will last until August 31, 2027.
Patrick Fertitta is based in Houston and serves as director of Fertitta Entertainment. The company manages operations in dining, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming. Its portfolio includes the Houston Rockets, Landry’s restaurants, and Golden Nugget Casinos. Fertitta also acts as an alternate governor on the National Basketball Association Board of Governors. He holds positions as Director of the Space City Home Network and the Clutch City Foundation.
Fertitta is involved in charitable work through organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston, Houston Children’s Charity, and the Chariots for Children Expansion Committee. He graduated with a business degree from the University of Southern California.
“Patrick Fertitta of Houston is the director of Fertitta Entertainment, overseeing global operations in dining, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming, including the Houston Rockets, Landry’s, and Golden Nugget Casinos. He also serves as an alternate governor on the National Basketball Association Board of Governors, as well as Director of the Space City Home Network and the Clutch City Foundation and actively supports charitable initiatives through his roles with Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston, Houston Children’s Charity, and the Chariots for Children Expansion Committee. Fertitta earned a business degree from the University of Southern California.”
