SHILO BROOKS NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE BUSH CENTER
"Shilo’s expertise in civil discourse, civic literacy, and American political thought aligns with the values and mission of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The energy and intellect he will bring to our policy work and community engagement will benefit the North Texas community and beyond,” said President George W. Bush. “Laura and I are thrilled to welcome Shilo and his family back home to Texas.”
Dr. Brooks, currently Executive Director of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, will begin his duties Sept. 2, 2025. He succeeds Ken Hersh, who previously announced his intention to retire after nine years of inspirational leadership.
How the Right got its groove back| The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute
Article by Kristen Soltis Anderson, Founding Partner of Echelon Insights
Texas’ future depends on metros like Dallas-Fort Worth| The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, and Steven Pedigo, professor at University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Director of the LBJ Urban Lab
Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.
George W. Bush Presidential Center 2943 SMU Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75205
