Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick and Commissioners Ryan Sitton and Wayne Christian on April 1 voted unanimously to appoint Wei Wang to serve as executive director of the commission, effective immediately.
Wang had served as interim executive director since Oct. 16. He joined the Commission in 2013 as chief auditor before being appointed CFO.
“We conducted a thorough search for an executive director, with several top-quality candidates,” Craddick said. "Wei’s knowledge of the agency and experience in Texas government made him the clear choice to help us chart a new course for the agency focusing on modernization and bringing greater efficiency and effectiveness to the Commission.”
Wang began his career in state government with the state auditor’s office. Prior to joining RRC, he served as an advisor in the Office of the Governor. He established the Governor’s Compliance Division in 2011 and served as its inaugural director until joining the RRC. Wang also has private sector experiences working for a healthcare company and a national consulting and CPA firm.
“I am deeply honored and humbled by the confidence the Commissioners have shown in selecting me to lead such an incredible team of public servants at the Railroad Commission,” Wang said. “I am always mindful of our enormous responsibility to the people of Texas. I look forward to working with the Commissioners to implement their vision ensuring public safety and maintaining a fair, stable regulatory environment for the energy industry.”
Wang holds a master’s degree in administration studies and a master's of science degree in computer science, both from Boston University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information System Auditor. He is a graduate of the Governor’s Executive Development Program and Texas Fiscal Officer Academy.
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