Richard Brantley

Richard Brantley joined University Lands in 1999 and has held multiple leadership positions within the organization. He now serves as Sr. Advisor to the CEO of University Lands, leveraging his extensive experience to support the organization’s mission. 

University Lands is part of The University of Texas System and manages 2.1 million acres of land across 19 West Texas counties. Revenue generated from these lands is deposited into the Permanent University Fund (PUF), an endowment that benefits more than twenty educational and health institutions within The University of Texas System and Texas A&M System. 

He also serves on additional boards, including the Midland Chamber of Commerce and the American Conservation Foundation. 

Richard earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from West Texas State University. He and his wife, Lea, have two grown sons.