Gov. Perry Appoints Three to Texas State University System Board of Regents

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry appointed three to the Texas State University System Board of Regents.

Charlie Amato of San Antonio is co-owner and chairman of Southwest Business Corporation. He is incoming chairman of the University of the Incarnate Word Board of Trustees, and past chairman of Christus Santa Rosa Health Care Corporation and the Sam Houston State University School of Business Advisory Council. Amato is a board member and past chairman of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the University of Texas at San Antonio Development Board. He received a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University. His term expires February 1, 2013.

Ron Blatchley of Bryan is the co-owner of BMB Homes, a residential construction company. He is a former mayor and city council member for the City of Bryan. He has worked in higher education for more than 20 years, which includes serving as director of student affairs at Texas A&M University and director of student activities at North Texas State University. Blatchley received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Sam Houston State University. His term expires February 1, 2011.

Michael Truncale of Beaumont is a senior partner at Orgain Bell and Tucker, L.L.P. He is past president of the Jefferson County Bar Association and fellow at the Texas Bar Foundation. Truncale is a member of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and the American Bar Association. He received a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University, a master of business administration from the University of North Texas, Denton and a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. His term expires February 1, 2013.