The RELLIS Campus We Teach Texas EmpowerU Health Science Center Veterans HOME ABOUT REGENTS CHANCELLOR OFFICES SSO JOBS CONTACT Business Home Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Phillip Ray The Texas A&M University System Moore/Connally Building, 7th Floor 301 Tarrow College Station, Texas 77840-7896 (979) 458-6000 Fax: (979) 458-6044 pray@tamus.edu As Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, Phillip Ray is responsible for all real estate development projects, public-private partnership (P3), negotiation of operational efficiencies opportunities, financial accounting and reporting oversight, direction of tax and fiscal activities, financial functions related to the legislative appropriations process, annual operating budget process, Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) initiatives, Facilities Planning and Construction, human resources, benefits administration, risk management and aircraft operations on behalf of The Texas A&M System. Biography of Phillip Ray CAREER 2012-present Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, The Texas A&M University System 2008-2012 Associate Vice President for Finance & University Contracts Officer, Texas A&M University 2006-2008 Assistant Athletic Director, Texas A&M University 2001-2006 Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs and Contracts, Texas Tech University 1999-2001 Director, Procurement & Contracts, Katy Independent School District 1993-1999 Director, Procurement & Contracts, Texas A&M University-Commerce 1982-1993 Financial Analyst/Program Management, E-Systems-Raytheon EDUCATION 2008 Governor’s Executive Development Program, LBJ School of Public Affairs 2006 Executive Leadership and Management Institute, Stanford University / WACUBO 2004 Institute for Management and Leadership in Education, Harvard University 1991 M.B.A., Southern Methodist University 1987 B.S., Texas A&M University-Commerce LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION 2011 Certified Auxiliary Services Professional, National Association of College Auxiliary Services 1996 Certified Public Procurement Officer, Universal Public Procurement Certification Council ASSOCIATIONS Board member St. Joseph Catholic School System Board member Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce’s Educational Development Foundation – 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation Board member Executive Advisory Council – National Contract Management Association Business Affairs Home Legislative Appropriations Request 2022-2023 +Safety + Office of Risk Management + Real Estate + Budgets and Accounting + Facilities Planning & Construction + Procurement and Business Services | HUB Program + Human Resources + Training Benefits Administration System Offices Wellness Benefits Newsletter Categories 2ndMd AD&D Benefits Billing and Premiums Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts ID Protection Life Insurance Long Term Disability Medical MyEvive Open Enrollment Prescription Drug Retirement Programs Uncategorized Vision Insurance Wellness Work/Life Solutions Latest Tweets Tweets by @tamusystem Latest News Texas A&M System Regents Plan Major Project for Student Athletes New Texas A&M System Center Eyed for Downtown Fort Worth Texas A&M System to receive $727.4 million for Capital Projects Sharp applauds Legislature for Capital Projects Funding Support Bush Combat Development Complex receives $96.2M Army research contract Texas A&M System’s TV Show Premieres in State’s Biggest Markets Useful Links Agenda Items Facts Book Open Records Staff Directory Brand Guide System News System Policies Library System Strategic Plan Copyright © 2021 Texas A&M University System All rights reserved. 301 Tarrow Street, College Station, TX 77840 | MAP | Phone: (979) 458-7700 | email: tamus-webmaster@tamus.edu State of Texas | Texas Homeland Security | Texas Veterans Portal | Statewide Search | Risk, Fraud & Misconduct Hotline | Privacy | Web Accessibility | Campus Carry