Biography

Richard M. Scruggs

Director

Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship

Mays Business School

Texas A&M University

Mr. Scruggs is the Director of Mays Business School’s Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University. In addition to his A&M role, he is a principal with Winston Sage Partners, a management consulting company.

Prior to starting Winston Sage, he spent over 20 years in the systems integration business. 

He was the founder, CEO and Chairman of Align Solutions Corp. one of the first Internet professional services firms. In 1999 Align was recognized as the fastest growing private company in the Houston area and Mr. Scruggs was honored as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Align Solutions was bought by Luminant Worldwide Corporation in September 1999 and Mr. Scruggs helped take the company public. He served as Vice-Chairman and Executive Vice President of Luminant for two years. 

Prior to his Align Solutions and Luminant experience he worked with Andersen Consulting, BSG Alliance/IT and Perot Systems. 

Mr. Scruggs has experience in all aspects of business operations including executive leadership, sales, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and client service. 

He currently serves on the Houston Technology Center Board of Directors as well as its Advisory Board. He is past president and chairman of the Houston Angel Network. He also serves on the board or advisory board of several private companies. 

Mr. Scruggs holds a BS in Chemical Engineering (1977) and a Masters of Business Administration (1979) from Texas A&M University.