Gov. Greg Abbott has announced new appointments to the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) Advisory Panel, a new state office established in October seeking to reduce regulatory burdens and unnecessary regulations across state agencies.
In this round of appointments, the governor selected five new leaders for the TREO Advisory Panel, each with unique experience in public sector industries, including economic development, water resource management, healthcare, state financial services and law.
Alan Hassenflu has been appointed to the TREO Advisory Panel, previously working for several Houston-based businesses. Hassenflu is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Urban Land Institute’s Retail Council. The Texas Tech and University of Texas at Austin graduate holds a degree in business administration and a Master of Business Administration.
Tenured state servant, Phil Wilson has been appointed to the TREO Advisory Panel. Wilson currently serves as the Lower Colorado River Authority’s general manager since 2014. Previously, he served as the executive director for the Texas Department of Transportation, senior vice president of public affairs for a private company and as the state’s 106th Secretary of State. Serving the state across several power and development boards, Wilson, a Hardin-Simmons University and Southern Methodist University grad, maintains a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science and a Master of Business Administration.
Austin’s own, Victoria Ford will join the TREO Advisory Panel following her appointment by Gov. Abbott. A tenured policy expert and advocate, she brings over 32 years of experience in policy development and administration. Previously, Ford had served as the chief policy and regulatory officer for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. She holds a bachelor’s in political science and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock has been appointed to the TREO Advisory Panel. Currently, Hancock serves as the state’s chief financial officer, managing tax revenue, state budgets and allocations. He has served in both the state House and Senate for more than 20 years, leading statewide efforts in business, commerce and taxpayer protection. Joining the panel, the Baylor grad will continue efforts ranging from the Texas Education Freedom Accounts to rural law enforcement grants.
Rounding out the TREO’s new leadership, Zina Bash will join the advisory panel, coming as a chief legal officer for a private energy company. Previously appointed to the Board of the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and the Texas Judicial Council, Bash is an active public servant with years of experience in public policy on federal and state levels. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College, a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, and a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School of Business.
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