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New CFO J’Maine Chubb tackles Texas Southern University’s financial challenges
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tannistha Sinha , as published by Defender Network
· July 24, 2026
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Key takeaway Chubb is guiding the university's financial operations to align with its long-term Ascend 2030 plan.
Texas Southern University has a new chief financial officer, J'Maine Chubb, who is working to address the institution's financial challenges. Chubb is guiding the university's financial operations to align with its long-term Ascend 2030 plan. He is also working to resolve recent audit findings through a technical rebuild.
Chubb has experience as a CFO in various roles, including at the Houston Airport System. He has been on the job for almost 60 days and is working with a team of 45. Further details about Chubb's plans and progress are available from the Defender Network, which has more information on his strategy for modernizing the university's fiscal health and supporting its growth initiatives.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: Defender Network ·
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