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Andy Acker

Assistant Vice President for Development

Biography

Andy recently rejoined the Texas A&M Foundation as Assistant Vice President of Development supporting Mays Business School. He brings decades of leadership experience in higher education and the private sector, along with a deep commitment to advancing Texas A&M University’s mission.

“I’m honored to return to the Texas A&M Foundation and support the continued growth of Mays Business School,” he said. “Our work is about more than philanthropy — it’s an investment in future leaders who will make a global impact through business excellence and Aggie core values. I’m excited to partner with Dean Sharp and the Mays team as they advance bold initiatives that prepare students to lead with integrity and purpose.”

Andy previously served the Foundation in several key leadership roles, including Vice President for Engagement, Vice President for Principal Gifts, and Assistant Vice President of Development for the College of Engineering. Throughout his career, he has led major fundraising initiatives, secured transformational gifts and supported teams across the university. Most recently, he served as a principal gift officer at the Arizona State University Foundation, guiding strategies to secure leadership-level philanthropic investments.