Dr. Brian J. May was appointed president of Angelo State University, a member of the Texas Tech University System, on Nov. 5, 2012. He is the fifth president of ASU and the 10th president of the institution since it began as San Angelo Junior College in 1928. He is also the first ASU graduate to become president of Angelo State.

An 18-year ASU faculty member, May has also served as director of external relations for the university since 2007. In those dual roles, he secured nearly $10 million in federal and state funding for university programs, more than $100,000 in research grants and more than $500,000 in scholarships for students in the Agriculture Department. Under his leadership as dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, ASU graduate enrollment increased 66 percent from 2009 to 2012. He is also a former president of the ASU Faculty Senate and the ASU Alumni Association.

May received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science from ASU, and his doctorate in nutrition from Texas A&M University. He is the author or co-author of 37 refereed journal articles and abstracts.

A recognized member of the San Angelo, Texas community, May has served on numerous local organization boards, including the San Angelo Livestock Show and Rodeo Association, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Hospice of San Angelo, West Texas Rehabilitation Center and West Texas Boys Ranch. In 2008, he was named Citizen of the Year by the San Angelo Chamber Of Commerce.

He and his wife, Patti, have two daughters, Morgan May Christo and Mackenzie May Holik.