Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lynn Gravley to the University of North Texas System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on May 22, 2031, according to an April 13 announcement.
The appointment places Gravley in a position that helps guide the direction and governance of the UNT System, which plays a significant role in higher education across Texas. The governor’s office makes such appointments as part of its responsibilities within the executive branch, promoting economic opportunities and supporting education throughout the state, according to the official website.
Gravley is founder and CEO of NT Logistics, Inc. He was previously appointed by Governor Abbott in 2018 to serve on the North Texas Tollway Authority Board of Directors, where he chaired the Finance, Audit, and Administration Committee. He also chairs the Advisory Board for UNT’s G. Brint Ryan College of Business for Logistics & Supply Chain Management and currently serves as chairman for the Transportation Intermediaries Association. In addition to his professional roles, Gravley is active in his community as a deacon with Gunter Valley Church of Christ and has served on several local boards including those associated with Gunter Independent School District and Christian Care Centers.
Gravley’s ties to UNT are longstanding; he earned his Bachelor of Arts from UNT and was honored with its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021 before being inducted into its College of Business Hall of Fame in 2025.
The Office of the Texas Governor provides services and leadership across Texas while making appointments like this one to various boards that shape policy at state institutions according to the official website. The governor’s office also advances cultural understanding through commissions supporting opportunities for women and people with disabilities according to its website.
Greg Abbott currently serves as Texas’ 48th governor according to information from his office. The historic Greek Revival-style Governor’s Mansion has served as home for governors since 1856; it stands today as both an important symbol for Texans and one of America’s oldest continuously occupied governor’s residences according to official records.
