Chancellor John Sharp ’72 earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University and a master’s in public administration from Texas State University. He is a distinguished alumnus from both universities. Sharp was a member of Squadron 6, on Corps Staff, and a member of the 1972 rugby team. He also was elected sophomore class president, student life chairman, Muster chairman, and student body president. Upon graduation, Sharp was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Sharp served more than three decades as a state legislator, senator, railroad commissioner, and comptroller before becoming a partner at Ryan & Company. He became Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System in 2011. Sharp is a member of the CCA’s Hollingsworth 1876 Society. Sharp is married to Diana (Atchison) Sharp; they exchanged vows on May 5, 2023. Between them, they have five adult children and six grandchildren.