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Indian-American appointed to key university position in Texas

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Press Trust of India Washington
Padma Shri awardee Indian-American Ashok Mago has been appointed as a member of Board of Regents of the University of North Texas in the US.

Dallas-based Mago was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott for a six-year term ending on May 22, 2021, said a statement issued by the Governor's office yesterday.

Mago is the founding chairman of the Greater Dallas Indo American Chamber, now known as the US-INDIA Chamber, and board member of the Primary Care Clinic of North Texas, advisory board member of BBVA Compass Bank in Dallas.

He is member of Dallas Regional Chamber Board, Salvation Army Advisory Board of Dallas County, and the Dallas County Community College District Foundation Board, and is a former board member of 1st Independent National Bank.
 

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014.

Mago received a bachelor's degree from Delhi University, India, and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas.

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First Published: Nov 10 2015 | 9:32 AM IST

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