Palo Duro Canyon

The ability of the Texas Panhandle

to thrive in the 21st century global knowledge-based economy hinges on the quality and educational attainment level of its workforce, which is currently lower than the state and national average.

Bill Harris

Bill Harris has been Chief of Staff for Congressman Mac Thornberry, 13th District of Texas, since 2004. He retired from the University Research Alliance in 2003 and before that he spent 24 years in Washington, D.C. He currently serves on the Discovery Center Board and the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee. He holds degrees from Iowa State and Georgetown. Bill and his wife Bev have lived in Amarillo for 14 years.


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