Kamal Ariss ’83, ’87
Biography
President and CEO, Woodway Enterprises
Kamal Ariss brings more than 40 years of experience to the construction industry. As president and CEO of Woodway Enterprises, he has overseen the planning and execution of major projects across government, commercial and higher education sectors.
His decision to attend Texas A&M was influenced by his grandfather, a prominent builder in the Middle East, whose legacy sparked Ariss’s passion for the built environment. He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology (1984), followed by a master’s in land development (1987) from Texas A&M.
A lifelong advocate for the university, Ariss currently chairs the College of Architecture’s Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB 12). He has also served on the Association of Former Students Board, is a trustee of the Texas A&M Political Action Committee (A&M PAC), former chair of the Chancellor’s Century Council and a board member of the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. Most recently, he joined the advisory committee for Texas A&M’s 2040 Vision, a strategic initiative launched by the university president.