Who Is Rick Perry? Chairman, Americans for Ibogaine
Chairman of Americans for Ibogaine, former Governor of Texas, and 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Rick Perry serves as the Chairman of Americans for Ibogaine, an organization he co-founded with W. Bryan Hubbard.
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Perry previously served fourteen years as Governor of Texas—the longest tenure of any governor in Texas history—and served as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Where Rick Perry Is Now
- Current role: Chairman
- Organization: Americans for Ibogaine
- Known for: Serving fourteen years as Governor of Texas and as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy
- Recent news: Asked Joe Rogan in April 2026 to encourage President Donald Trump to examine the science behind psychedelic medicine
Rick Perry serves as the Chairman of Americans for Ibogaine, which officially launched under his leadership following the signing of the Texas ibogaine bill.
Military Service and Public Office
Perry graduated from Texas A&M in 1972 and served in the United States Air Force, flying C-130 cargo planes to transport personnel and material while stationed in Saudi Arabia and Germany, according to TIME. In 2003, Perry promoted the Trans-Texas Corridor infrastructure project, and during the 2004 presidential campaign, he called on John Kerry to release his complete military records.
In 2008, Perry wrote the book On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts Are Worth Fighting For, and in 2010 he defeated Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in a primary challenge. He completed fourteen years as Governor of Texas and later served as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy, as detailed by Business Insider.
Ibogaine Initiatives and Leadership
Perry responded to W. Bryan Hubbard's ibogaine research efforts with the message: 'Bring it to Texas. We'll get it done,' and co-founded Americans for Ibogaine alongside Hubbard, as reported by Morningstar. On January 2, 2025, Perry and Hubbard announced the Texas Ibogaine Initiative on The Joe Rogan Experience, and Americans for Ibogaine officially launched under Perry's leadership as Chairman following the signing of the Texas ibogaine bill.
Perry stated that Americans for Ibogaine was created because the science and stories behind ibogaine deserved serious attention, and stated that the organization is focused on saving and healing lives that are in jeopardy, according to FinanzNachrichten. He also authored the foreword for the book Ibogaine and the Bicameral Mind by Jonathan Dickinson, per Business Insider.
Recent Public Statements
In April 2026, during his second appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Perry asked Joe Rogan to encourage President Donald Trump to examine the science behind psychedelic medicine, according to Morningstar. Perry stated that he has seen firsthand the impact ibogaine can have on warfighters and that veterans should not have been forced to leave the country for care, as documented by WhiteHouse.gov.
In separate business commentary reported by Business Insider, Perry stated that companies like Liberty Star are needed to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign adversaries controlling critical materials.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Rick Perry?
Rick Perry is the Chairman and co-founder of Americans for Ibogaine, a former Governor of Texas, and the 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy.
What is Rick Perry's role at Americans for Ibogaine?
Rick Perry serves as the Chairman of Americans for Ibogaine, which he co-founded alongside W. Bryan Hubbard.
When was the Texas Ibogaine Initiative announced?
Rick Perry and W. Bryan Hubbard announced the Texas Ibogaine Initiative on The Joe Rogan Experience on January 2, 2025.
What has Rick Perry stated regarding veterans and ibogaine?
Perry stated that he has seen firsthand the impact ibogaine can have on warfighters and that veterans should not have been forced to leave the country for care.
What books has Rick Perry written or contributed to?
Perry wrote the 2008 book On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts Are Worth Fighting For and authored the foreword for Jonathan Dickinson's book Ibogaine and the Bicameral Mind.
What military service did Rick Perry complete?
Perry served in the United States Air Force, flying C-130 cargo planes to transport personnel and material, and was stationed in Saudi Arabia and Germany.
Sources
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