(Austin, Texas - October 7, 2011) - Governor Rick Perry has appointed John T. Steen III, a Chartered Financial Analyst and director of commercial development for Lone Star NGL LLC, to the Texas Racing Commission (TRC) to fill the unexpired term of former TRC Chair Rolando Pablos, which runs through 2013.

Steen earned a Bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and two post-graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a past member of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

Steen is expected to be introduced at the next TRC meeting on November 15.