Lynda and Thomas "Tom" W.
Henry ’76
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Huntsville, TX
Tom Henry graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Economics in 1976 and received his MBA from Sam Houston State University in 1990. Tom served in the United States Army, 1st Cavalry Division from 1976 – 1980. Tom retired from Exxon Mobil in 2009, after a 29 year career with Exxon Corporation. Tom has served on several boards such as the Huntsville ISD Board, Friends of the Old Town Theater in Huntsville and the Texas Aggie Band Association. Tom and his wife Lynda reside in Huntsville and have two daughters and sons-in-law, Chris Ann ’00 and Lucas ’00 Stroech and Traci ’06 and Morgan ’06 Hinchcliffe.
Bobbie and Richard A.
Hickman ’67
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Amarillo, TX
Richard received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. Following military service and graduate school, Richard joined the global engineering department of Cabot Corporation. Skills learned at Aggieland permitted a most rewarding career. Richard
retired following projects in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, and many of the Corporation’s domestic facilities.
Mary and Royce H.
Hickman, Jr. ’64
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College Station, TX
Royce Hickman is part-owner, Vice President and Treasurer of Brazos Blue Ribbon Bakery in Bryan and Business Administrator for Kingwood United Methodist Church. He was President of The Association of Former Students and has served on the board. He was President of the Houston A&M club and the Friends of Sterling C. Evans Library.
Michelle ’89 and Robert
Hickox ’90
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Plano, TX
They’d been looking for a way to get involved, said Robert Hickox ’90. “We want to give because, really, we’re grateful,” said Michelle Hickox ’89. It was a shared affection for Aggieland that brought them together in the first place, she said. “A&M is part of our family culture.” They’ve brought their daughters, Cameron ’17 and Abby (who plans to attend A&M), to Aggieland consistently since they were babies. Football season provides a reoccurring family reunion as Michelle’s parents and brother tailgate before home games. Both girls have attended countless soccer camps with the A&M coaching staff. As a family, many of their memories are wrapped around, woven through and made possible because of the Spirit of Aggieland. “A&M and giving back is important to us,” she said, because they have been the recipient of so much. Robert was the first in his family to graduate from Texas A&M. “My folks worked their tails off to allow me to attend Texas A&M without debt,” he said. Michelle’s parents, too, picked up extra jobs so that she could graduate from A&M debt-free.
When Cameron got her acceptance letter, the Hickox family knew they were fortunate enough to be able to allow her the great opportunity of becoming an A&M student. “But not every family can do that,” Robert said. They are donors through several A&M groups, but chose to give through the Endowed Century Club because “we feel like The Association provides great benefits to students,” Michelle said. Their goal has always been to support students.
As a student herself, Michelle always knew she wanted to go to A&M. The traditions—the Spirit, the Aggie family—“A&M is just such a special place,” she said. Robert was a student elsewhere when he took a road trip down with a friend. He filled out an application to transfer immediately. “We think A&M is great,” said Michelle. “We want to give others the opportunity to love it just as much as we do.”
John M.
Hiller ’80
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Springfield, VA
John Hiller was a Development Staff member at Lockheed Martin Energy Systems since 1988. Previously, he was a research chemist and principal scientist with Celanese Chemical Co. and Westinghouse Hanford Co. He received the Department of Energy Award of Excellence for significant contributions to the nuclear weapons program and has authored some 50 publications and patent applications. He earned his Ph. D. in chemistry from Texas A&M University after completing double major at Northern Illinois University.
Susan C. ’77 and Ronald J.
Hilton ’76
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Houston, TX
Ronald Hilton ’76 is president of Maintenance Facility Consultants and owner of Wellsco Enterprises, Inc. He graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelors degree in environmental design and a Masters in education in 1978. In 1977, Ronald was commissioned in the United States Army and served in the reserves until 1985. From 1978 – 1981 he worked as the Housing Office Coordinator in the Corps Area and Assistant to the Commandant.
His wife, Susan ’77 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. From 1978 – 1981, Susan worked in the Academic Counseling Center and in the President’s Office at Texas A&M University. Presently she is the owner of WellsCo. Enterprises, Inc.
We wanted to give something that would continue to grow and provide a benefit for years to come. Texas A&M provided both of us the educational and inter-personal skills necessary to be successful and we want to help continue the opportunity for other young men and women.
Cheri ’86 and Paul
Hinds ’86
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The Woodlands, TX
Cheri (Perkins) Hinds graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1987. Cheri held various social work positions within the health-community sector. Her greatest and longest tenure of an at-home mom has been the most rewarding. Paul Hinds graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering in 1987 and worked for several companies around the world in the oil industry. Paul and Cheri reside in The Woodlands, TX and have three Aggie children Meredith ’14 - Biomedical Engineering, Nathan ‘16 Chemical Engineering and Makaylee ‘ 19 Mechanical Engineering.
Mary Ann and Ray '48
Holbrook
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Santa Fe, TX
Ray Holbrook ’48 marched in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, was in the Corps of Cadets, studied engineering, ran on the cross country team and was the third leg in the 1948 mile relay team that won the national championship.
How did he accomplish so much? “We didn’t have to worry about girls back then,” he laughed. “That saved a lot of time.”
Following in uncle’s footsteps—E.G. Eagleston, Class of 1913—Holbrook came to Texas A&M in 1944. His freshman year, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy. He was gone 15 months. When he returned, he again picked up his trombone and track shoes.
“You learn discipline when you go to school at Texas A&M,” he said. Being an Aggie “has meant everything to my career,” he said. “Being an Aggie and having an A&M degree helped me get a job and then get elected to the State Board of Education and County Judge of Galveston County.”
His experiences at Texas A&M helped him step out of Aggieland with confidence, but also keep Texas A&M fondly in his memories. He remembers riding his bicycle across campus to get to class and getting up early for 6 a.m. band practice on the field behind the band hall. He remembers one road trip to Baton Rouge for a football game. The opposing team would wet down the football field to give them another home field advantage. After slipping and sliding across the field himself with the band, “I couldn’t get my boots off,” he said. “I had to sleep in them.”
Holbrook can still repeat the campusology he had to learn as a freshman cadet in 1944—“Lawrence Sullivan Ross, 1838-1898, Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman…” he quoted from the Sully statue.
One of his favorite memories is from Silver Taps, when nothing but moonlight illuminates what he believes is Texas A&M’s most solemn tradition. “Just hearing those trumpets—it gives me goose bumps,” he said.
Another tradition in which he believes strongly is that Aggies help Aggies. “I had the GI Bill to finance my education, but most students have little family resources and need scholarships and loans to attend A&M,” he said. He joined the Endowed Century Club to encourage the Aggie Spirit and help students.
“The lessons I learned at Texas A&M have stuck with me all my life,” he said. “I want to help others experience what I did.”
Stephen A.
Holditch ’69
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Bryan, TX
After working as an engineer and an independent consultant, Dr. Stephen Holditch joined the Petroleum Engineering faculty at Texas A&M in 1976, where he taught Graduate level courses. He formed S.A. Holditch & Associates, Inc. in 1977 which had grown to more than 80 employees when it became part of the Schlumberger Technology Corporation in 1997. Holditch was elected to the Petroleum Engineering Academy of Distinguished Graduates at Texas A&M in 1998.
Cindy and Jerry F.
Holditch ’79
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Tomball, TX
Jerry F. Holditch ’79 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in geology. Upon graduation from Texas A&M, Holditch served in the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers. He began his career as a geologist for Gulf Oil and then worked for GHR Energy. Presently, Holditch is vice president at Laredo Energy. In Tomball, he served on the Board of Directors for Brazos Resources from 1991 until 2000. Currently, he serves on the school board at Salem Lutheran School.
The success I have achieved is due in part to the Corps and those friends and the business connections I have made by attending Texas A&M.
Eric O.
Holland ’52
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Eric Holland is a registered professional engineer in Texas since 1958. He retired in 1986 after 34 years with Phillips Petroleum Company as Chief Process Engineer in Borger, Texas and Bartsville, Oklahoma. Holland developed processes that received four patents that are assigned to Phillips Petroleum.
James F.
Hollingsworth ’40
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San Antonio, TX
Hollingsworth received a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture in 1940. Hollingsworth’s 36-year military career touched the sands of North Africa, spanned the length of Europe, and contributed to the stability of a volatile situation in the Far East. Hollingsworth was assigned to Korea in 1973 and served as Commanding General of the I Corps which is the largest field army command in the world. He also directed 13 divisions of Republic of Korea and United States Troops. His decorations include Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star and Purple Heart with five Oakleaf Clusters.
Deanne and Marty
Holmes ’87
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College Station, TX
Marty Holmes earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Texas A&M University in 1987. While a student at Texas A&M, Holmes was a member of the Corps of Cadets, a Ross Volunteer, yell leader and a recipient of the Buck Weirus Spirit Award. He served as a Class Agent for the Class of 1987 from 1992 to 1997, and in 2005 he was named a Fish Camp Namesake.After school, Marty worked fi rst for Granada Foods and then the Southwest Meat Association and the North American Meat Processors Association. He joined The Association staff in 2003 and currently leads The Association’s marketing, annual giving, campus programs, and former student programs, as well as the Distinguished Alumni Program. He volunteers with the Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts of American and is a deacon at Central Baptist Church.His family includes his wife Deanne, and two future Aggies, Wesley and Mason.
Joan and Beverley B.
Holt ’40
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The Woodlands, TX
Beverly Holt graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his professional career at AMOCO Production Company that continued until May 1984. He was awarded several United States Army Medals and retired from the Army in 1980 as Lieutenant Colonel.
Kristi M. and Erik L.
Hoover '88
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Cedar Park, TX
First-generation Aggie Erik Hoover ’88 came to Texas A&M University with a blank slate as to what the university would be like or how much he would grow in the four years that he called Aggieland home. But after a college career full of engineering classes, leadership positions and organizational involvement, he knew he had made the right decision.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, Erik gained experience and knowledge at various engineering firms around the state, including Brigham Exploration and Statoil USA. He is now CEO of ATX Energy Partners in Austin and credits part of his booming career to his time at A&M. “The pride, the network and opportunities that have been generated have opened more doors than anyone can imagine,” he said. “No doubt that a huge part of my successful career began on the day I stepped on campus in 1984.”
Through their Endowed Century Club gift, Erik and his wife, Kristi, are proud to play a part in securing the future of Texas A&M — and the fact that they now have two Aggie children, Rylie ’19 and Payton ’22, makes the connection that much more special. “It’s a blessing to be able to give back to the university that not only changed my life, but is also changing and molding the lives of my children,” Erik said. “Most people will never truly know the Spirit of Aggieland. I am fortunate to have experienced it as a student and a parent of two children.”
Kathleen A. and James T. '68
Hopper
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Dallas, TX
James earned his bachelor's in Industrial Technology. James then begin his successful career as the Logic Design Engineer with Collins Radio Company. He then served from 1970 to 1972 as Lieutenant of the Army Corp of Engineers in Taegu Korea and Fort Hood, Texas. After his time spent as the Systems Engineer with Rockwell International
Hal M.
Hornburg ’68
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Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Hal, a retired United States Air Force General, serves as The Association of Former Students’ Immediate Past Chair. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. As Former Commander, Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, Hal was responsible for more than 1,000 aircraft and 100,000 active-duty military and civilian members. In 2003 he was inducted in to Texas A&M University’s Corps Hall of Honor. Since retiring, he has established a consulting business and sits on several boards of directors.
Teri B. '89 and Robert D. '89
Horswell
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Cypress, TX
Teri B. '89 and Robert D. '89 Horswell Endowed Century Club Fund
Lee D.
Housewright, Jr. ’43
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Austin, MN
Lee Housewright retired as Executive Vice President for Meat Products after 37 years with Hormel Foods. He served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the South Pacific and Japan from 1943 to 1946.
Houston A&M Club
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Houston A&M Club was chartered in 1923 and serves more than 30,000 Houston area Aggies. The Club has established two 12th Man Endowed Scholarships, a Texas A&M President’s Endowed Scholarship, two Endowed Opportunity Award Scholarships, and awards Opportunity Award Scholarships to Houston area students.
Kathy and David M.
Howard ’69
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Klein, TX
After receiving his BA in Political Science from Texas A&M, David Howard attended the University of Texas Law School, obtaining his J.D., then went on to receive his M.B.A. from the UT Graduate School of Business. He was a tax partner in Arthur Anderson’s Houston office, with over 30 years of experience in advising clients on tax issues and preparing tax returns.
Ray L.
Howdeshell ’56
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Dallas, TX
Ray Howdeshell served as the Executive Vice President of the Tonkawa Gas Processing Company and the Texas Oil & Gas Corporation. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas and served on the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Association. This endowment is made in honor of his mother, the late Anna Kathryn Howdeshell, and his three children, Paul Ray, Amy Lynn and Davis Scott Howdeshell.
Kristi Sherrill '86 and Ron
Hoyl
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Dallas, TX
Kristi Sherrill Hoyl graduated from Texas A&M in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in political science before completing her master’s in public administration in 1988.
During her time at A&M, Hoyl was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and was involved in several Student Government Association committees, including The Big Event and Parents Weekend. The experiences she gained through these organizations are some of Hoyl’s most fond memories as a student.
Also integral to Hoyl’s time at A&M was the support system that she was able to create and weave around her. Describing Texas A&M as a “special place that draws special people,” Hoyl thrived from the influence and support of others. It was through this support system and the education she received at Texas A&M that Hoyl was armed with the tools she would need to succeed in the next chapter of her life.
With such a large impact left on her life from her time as a student at Texas A&M, it became incredibly important to Hoyl to “help others achieve their dreams.” She feels as though, “TAMU gives young people the tools to change the world, or their community, or their neighborhood,” and made the decision with her husband, Ron, to become Endowed Century Club members. Citing humble beginnings and the intangible teachings learned at the university, Hoyl “came from a small Texas town and left TAMU ready to conquer the big world.”