Dr. Hernandez has served as President of Sul Ross State University since 2022. He attended the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) from 1984-2009, earning all his degrees at UTEP including a BBA in Accounting, a Master of Education and a Doctorate of Education. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. He has over 34 years of Public Higher Education experience having worked with The University of Texas at El Paso, University of North Texas System, and Sam Houston State University. Throughout his career he has served in various capacities starting as a staff accountant and working his way up to President. His areas of expertise encompass a wide set of activities including strategic planning, resource allocation and financial administration, human and customer resource management, facilities operations, campus planning and development. His service includes work on a variety of national, state and institutional organizations and committees in diverse areas encompassing administrative and financial policy.