Tommy Williams '78

Interim President, Texas A&M University

Tommy Williams ’78 was named the interim president of Texas A&M University on Oct. 3, 2025. A longtime public servant, former state senator and dedicated advocate for higher education, Williams brings decades of leadership experience, a deep love for his alma mater and a steady hand to guide the Aggie community through this transitional period.

Williams served in the Texas Legislature for over 16 years, in both the House and Senate. As chair of the Senate Finance Committee, he played a key role in shaping the state’s budget and advancing policies to support education, infrastructure and economic development.

Following his legislative career, Williams joined The Texas A&M University System as Vice Chancellor for Federal and State Relations and later served as a senior advisor on fiscal matters to Governor Greg Abbott.

Williams is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M. He began his career in the private sector of banking and financial services, which included serving as president of Woodforest Financial Services, an affiliate of Woodforest National Bank.

Tommy and his wife, Marsha, are most proud of their two sons, their wives and seven grandchildren.