Michael Dean McKinney (born July 5, 1951) is an American politician, lobbyist, and former family physician from Texas. He served as the 13th chancellor of The Texas A&M University System from November 23, 2006,[1] until his resignation on July 1, 2011. He was appointed chancellor by governor Rick Perry.[2] Prior to his appointment as chancellor, McKinney was the CEO and senior vice president of the Texas A&M Health Science Center after being appointed in 2003. He was Rick Perry's chief of staff[3] from 2001 to 2002.[4]
Mike McKinney | |
|---|---|
| 13th Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System | |
| In office November 23, 2006 – July 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Robert McTeer |
| Succeeded by | John Sharp |
| Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services | |
| In office 1995–1998 | |
| Governor | George W. Bush |
| Speaker pro tempore of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1989–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Hugo Berlanga |
| Succeeded by | Wilhelmina Ruth Delco |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office April 9, 1984 – January 8, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Turner |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Dean McKinney July 5, 1951 Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lou Ann Sherbrook |
| Children | 3; including Stephen and Seth |
| Alma mater | University of Houston (BS) University of Texas Medical Branch (MD) |
In 1995, McKinney was appointed by the then-governor George W. Bush to be the commissioner of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. From April 9, 1984, to January 8, 1991, McKinney was a member of the Texas House of Representatives as a representative of the 15th district, which comprises Grimes, Houston, Leon, Madison, and Montgomery County. From 1989 to 1990 he was speaker pro-tempore.[5] Prior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives, he practiced family medicine and was the lone physician in Centerville, Texas, for 16 years.
Early life and education
editMichael Dean McKinney was born on July 5, 1951.[6] He grew up in Pasadena, Texas. McKinney attended Pasadena ISD Gardens, Golden Acres, and Bailey elementary schools and Southmore Intermediate School. He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in 1969.[7]
After high school, McKinney attended the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, later graduating with a bachelor of science degree in 1973.[8] After graduating from the University of Houston, he attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, and graduated with a doctor of medicine degree in 1976.[7]
Career
editAfter graduating from medical school in Galveston, McKinney felt the moral responsibility to serve in a rural area where there were not any physicians and became the only physician in Centerville for 16 years. He also helped open the Leon Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, Texas, while practicing family medicine.[8] After serving as a city councilman and mayor of Centerville, he decided to run for office in the Texas House of Representatives and was elected in 1984.[6] McKinney was the speaker pro-tempore of the Texas House of Representatives from 1989 to 1990. In 1995, he was appointed by the then-governor and future president of the United States, George W. Bush, to be the commissioner of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. McKinney served as Rick Perry's chief of staff from August 2001 until his resignation on November 6, 2002. In 2003, he became the CEO and senior vice president of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. on November 23, 2006, he was appointed as the 13th chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
Personal life
editMcKinney is married to Lou Ann Sherbrook McKinney.[6] They have three children, two of whom, Steve McKinney and Seth McKinney,[8] played as offensive linemen for Texas A&M and in the NFL.
On November 3, 2001, McKinney attended a Texas A&M and Texas Tech football game in which his son Seth was playing, and a brawl broke out after the final score, with Tech winning 0-12. A short time after the end of the game, Tech fans tore down the goal post at the south end of Jones SBC Stadium before making their way to the north end of the field, where they tried to force the goal post through a section primarily filled with fans of the Aggies. As a result of the altercation, he received a cut above his right eye that required eight stitches from the A&M team physician in the locker room. McKinney initially claimed that the injury was from Tech students, but upon further review of stadium footage of the brawl, Texas Tech University president David Schmidly confirmed that it was caused by a student from A&M. No police charges were filed after the incident.[9][10][11]
On June 29, 2011, it was reported that his son Seth intended to run for the seat in the Texas House of Representatives 14th district, vacated by State Representative Fred Brown after his resignation. A campaign logo was released. However, the following month it was announced that he was no longer running.[12]
Awards
edit- 1989 10 Best Members of the 71st Texas Legislature, Texas Monthly Magazine July 1989[13]
- 2006 Physician's Recognition Award, AMA
- 2006 Presidential Award of Merit for Exemplary Service, Texas Academy of Family Practice
- 2009 Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award, UTMB School of Medicine Alumni Association
- 2011 Pasadena ISD's Distinguished Alumnus of 2011[7]
References
edit- ^ "Mike McKinney Named Texas A&M Chancellor". KCBD. November 24, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Hamilton, Reeve (May 10, 2011). "A&M Chancellor Mike McKinney Stepping Down". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Embry, Jason (September 1, 2012). "Perry underscores executive during long tenure as state's CEO". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ "McKinney resigns as Perry's top aide". Austin Business Journal. November 11, 2002. Retrieved August 1, 2023.(subscription required)
- ^ "Michael Dean McKinney". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Legislative Reference Library of Texas.
- ^ a b c "Mike McKinney H.R. no 62" (PDF). Legislative Reference Library of Texas. July 5, 1987. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Dr. Mike McKinney named Pasadena ISD's Distinguished Alumnus for 2011". March 29, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Mike McKinney H.R. no 487" (PDF). Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ Kane, Linda; Kitchen, Sebastian (November 6, 2001). "Aggie guilty of throwing punch". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Archived from the original on June 14, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "In wake of postgame melee, Texas Tech president seeks answers". ESPN College Football News. Associative Press. November 5, 2001. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Texas Tech investigating fans' post-game scuffle". ESPN College Football News. Associative Press. November 4, 2001. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ Burka, Paul (July 5, 2011). "McKinney Falls". Texas Monthly. Texas Monthly Magazine. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Mike McKinney H.R. no 82" (PDF). Legislative Reference Library of Texas. July 5, 1989. Retrieved April 17, 2023.