IRVING, Texas (Sept. 19, 2024) — The University of Dallas Board of Trustees has appointed three new members: Frank Muller, Fanny Sheumaker, BA ’88 MBA ’91, and Tan Parker, BA ’93.

Parker, who studied politics at UDallas and received a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, serves in the Texas Senate. He formerly served in the Texas House.

“I am deeply honored to return to the Board of Trustees of the University of Dallas, a place that holds profound personal and professional significance for me. It was at UDallas where I met my incredible wife, and our shared experience as students there has been a foundational part of our lives. The University of Dallas is one of the finest universities in America, where the pursuit of knowledge is guided by faith, reason and a commitment to forming well-rounded individuals. Serving on the Board of Trustees is a privilege, and I look forward to giving back to the institution that has given me so much,” Parker said.

Sheumaker is currently a senior human resources executive at Caliber, having held human resources leadership positions at Parallel, 7-Eleven, Zale Corporation, JCPenney, Dean Foods and Frito-Lay. She formerly served on the National Alumni Board.

“I am honored and excited to join the University of Dallas Board of Trustees,” Sheumaker said. “My husband and I met at UDallas, earned undergraduate and MBA degrees at UDallas, and were married at UDallas. The university has had a significant role in our lives, and I am eager to be of service to such a valuable institution.”

Muller, who studied accounting at the University of Texas at Austin, is a seasoned capital markets executive and has held leading roles at Morgan Stanley, Hines and Behringer. He is president of Hammer and Nails Texas, a company he formed to develop and manage luxury men’s grooming shops around Texas.

“I am honored to serve the University of Dallas, which strives to be the preeminent Catholic university in the country. Faith and reason intersect at this university where the whole person is carefully formed and prepared to serve,” Muller stated. “Building upon the great Western canon, this university seeks to create students who strive to learn how to think, not what to think. Freedom is expressed by seeking truth. I am honored to be a part of that search.”

​​“The University of Dallas is blessed with a remarkably dedicated Board of Trustees, and I am so grateful for these new trustees who have committed themselves to dedicating their time, treasure and talent to furthering the distinctive mission of the University of Dallas,” said University President Jonathan J. Sanford, PhD.

About the University of Dallas

The University of Dallas is the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the country, known for its rigorous undergraduate Core Curriculum and robust graduate and professional programs in business, ministry, education and the humanities. According to national rankings, the University of Dallas has one of America’s most challenging, comprehensive undergraduate interdisciplinary programs, offered at an excellent value to some of the happiest students in the country. With campuses in Texas and Italy, UD stands apart as a thriving community of learners committed to an education that forms students intellectually, socially and spiritually for a life well-lived. For more information, visit udallas.edu.