James S.
Moore ’52
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Jim Moore is the Chairman of the Board of American Bank of Commerce. He briefly opened a law practice in Ft. Worth before serving as the Youngest State Representative ever elected to the Texas Legislature. He founded the Wolfforth State Bank and is owner and operator of Tahoka Bank. He served as President of The Association of Former Students and Board Chairman of the Texas A&M Foundation.
Billie and Jinkins
Moore ’49
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Houston, TX
In Memory of Thomas J. Moore
Jinkins Moore '49 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry and agricultural education. Moore served in the Army during the Korean War. He began his career in veterinary supply distribution retiring in 1979. Moore is an active member of the Houston A&M Club and enjoys participating in the weekly club luncheons.
My wife and I wanted to make a worthwhile contribution in memory of our son, Thomas J. (Tom, T.J.) Moore '82. Since Texas A&M was always a great part of his life, we had no problem choosing the Endowed Diamond Century Club. We want to help others achieve their educational goals and become members of the alumni of Texas A&M University. The Aggie spirit and traditions will be with them a lifetime.
Marci and James H.
Moore '87
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Shreveport, LA
Marci and James H. Moore '87 Endowed Century Club Fund
Jennifer and Dan
Montgomery ’86
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Rockwall, TX
Daniel Montgomery graduated from Texas A&M in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. He is president and CEO of Fritz Industries, where he has worked since graduation.
Montgomery says that Texas A&M helped him learn to strive for and accomplish goals that seemed out of his reach and that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. In giving back to Texas A&M, Montgomery wants others to have the same opportunities that he did and to make a difference in their lives.
James R.
Montgomery ’33
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James Montgomery served as Mayor and City Councilman of the City of Tyler. He retired after 30 years as an engineer for Exxon Company USA. Montgomery also was a member of the Task Force on Engineering for the Texas A&M Target 2000 Project.
Lynn D.
Monical ’56
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Lake Jackson, TX
Following graduation, Lynn Monical served as the U.S. Army Captain until 1967. He was Vice President of Monical & Powell, Inc. and President of U.S. Contractors, LLD. Monical also served on the Board of Directors for the 12th Man Foundation.
John and Patricia DeWare
Monger ’82
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Colleyville, TX
Patricia DeWare Head ’82 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in management. With her Endowed Diamond Century Club gift, Patricia wanted to recognize two very special Aggies, Charles Allen DeWare, Sr. ’09 and Charles Allen DeWare, Jr. ’37. Charles Sr. lettered in football as well as in baseball. Charles was President of The Association of Former Students and was a founding member of the “T” Association. Charles Jr. lettered in football and was named All Southwest Conference Center. The DeWares’ were the first father/son lettermen, football captains and All Conference Football recipients.
Sandra and Bryan Nelson
Mitchell ’70
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Fort Worth, TX
Bryan Mitchell earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M in 1969 and received his D.V.M. degree in 1971. Following thirteen years of practicing veterinary medicine at Fort Worth’s Richland Animal Hospital, he entered full-time into the home building business by establishing History Maker Homes in 1985.
George G.
Miller, Sr. M.D. ’80
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Houston, TX
George G. Miller, Sr. M.D. ’80 graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Zoology and then attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston where he received his M.D. in 1984. He also received the Joe G. Wood Ph.D. award in 1992 for Excellence in Medicine and the award for Doctor of the Year in 1993. He currently is a Cardiologist for the Heart and Vascular Association of Houston.
Being an Aggie is more than a degree which allowed for the achievement of further life goals, but the answering of a calling which binds me to others. The connection that we make with each other is amazing. It makes us believe in the best of each other; to find hope and affirmation in our fellow Aggies. We are not cynical, negative or petulant but hopeful and eager to address life’s challenges because we believe in each other’s potential. I want to do anything that will promote this experience for others.
Rhonda and Jeff A.
Miller ’88
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Houston, TX
Jeffrey Allen Miller had always wanted to be an Aggie. He received his Master of Business Administration from Mays Business School in 1988 and was the recipient of the Mays Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. Miller is also a member of the Dwight Look College of Engineering Advisory Council.
While at Texas A&M, Miller married his wife and started his eight-year career at Arthur Anderson. He is currently president of Halliburton. His best “new” memory of Texas A&M is watching his son, Sam Miller ’16, march in with the Corps of Cadets.
He is grateful to Texas A&M for helping him start his career and wants to give back and be an active part of the university.
Jeffrey W.
Miller ’85
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Dallas, TX
Jeffrey Miller is the Managing Director in Corporate Finance for UBS AG, the successor of Dillon, Read & Co. Inc. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M in 1985 with degrees in petroleum engineering and accounting. Jeff was a varsity athlete in Track and Field. He is a member of the Dallas A&M Club and is a speaker for undergraduate programs at the Texas A&M Memorial Student Center.
Connie K. ’79 and Bobby J.
Miller ’76
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San Antonio, TX
Buzz Miller ’76 is President and Manager of Allen & Allen Company which specializes in building supplies and decorative hardware. Buzz is the Immediate Past President of The Association of Former Students and has served on the Board of Directors for the last four years as Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, President-Elect and as a member of the Executive Committee. He is also an active member of the Texas A&M University’s Agricultural Development Council and the International Program External Advisory Board.
Texas A&M University has given so much to our family that Connie and I decided it was time to give something back in return. By supporting The Association of Former Students we felt like we were not only supporting current students and programs, but were also helping perpetuate the Aggie network and spirit which is the essence of Texas A&M University. It’s given me and my family an opportunity to be a part of something special. The whole “Aggie” experience is one of education, traditions and service. Being an Aggie is forever.
Phyllis and R. Michael
Miller ’67
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Spring, TX
Mike Miller graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of arts in English. Upon graduation, Mike was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant, infantry, U.S. Army. He served on active duty for four years, to include a year in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division in Cu Chi. After leaving active duty, he spent 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Mike returned to Houston in 1971 and built a career in the transportation industry as an international freight forwarder and customs broker and worked for the Pentagon Freight Services Inc. as the senior Vice President.
Ray V.
Miles ’80
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Cedar Hill, TX
Ray V. Miles graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial distribution in 1980. Upon graduation, Ray went to work for Reliance Electric as a senior sales engineer. In 1989, he went to work for DSM Engineering Plastics as their regional sales manager. Currently, Ray is over internet and technical sales at Boedeker Plastics Inc. Ray has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a Scoutmaster for 15 years and a Cubmaster for 6 years as well as the Big Brothers/Big Sisters for 3 years. Ray and his wife Shari reside in Cedar Hill, Texas and have four children, David ’08, Will, Patricia and Caitlin.
Seanette and Richard
Meserole ’86
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Richmond, TX
Richard Meserole is Vice President of Operations and General Manager for Fluor’s Houston Office. He is a native Texan from Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Ocean Engineering. Professionally, Richard has over 20 years of Fluor experience involving positions in Project Management and Construction on both domestic and international projects. He has experience with power, energy and chemical industries on and off-shore, and has lived and worked in Asia, the Middle East, and various domestic locations. Richard also has a strong track record of people development and community involvement, as demonstrated by his leadership of the Central Region Development Forum, his Executive Sponsorship for Growing Representation & Opportunity for Women program, his membership on the Board of Directors of Lamar Education Awards Foundation, and membership on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement. Richard’s wife, Seanette, is currently retired after many years of service as a librarian for T.L. Pink Elementary in Lamar Independent School District. Their two future Aggies, son Kyle and daughter Tyler, complete the family and keep Richard busy with additional activities including the Boy Scouts of America, band parents’ organization, and track meets.
Joe C.
Merritt ’63
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Alice, TX
Joe Merritt served as the President and Owner of Dixie Iron Works, Inc., previously holding engineering and management positions with Cooper Bessemer Company in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Merritt served his alma mater as president of the Brush Country A&M Club and vice president on The Association of Former Students Board.
Patrick Scott
Mendell ’88
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Houston, TX
Growing up in a Longhorn family, Scott Mendell was destined to be a University of Texas graduate. That was until his parents took him to a UT-vs.-A&M football game when he was 11. After seeing the Aggie Band and the student pride at that game, he never questioned where he would go to school. Mendell received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M in 1988 and his Master of Business Administration, also from A&M, in 1995.
For Scott Mendell, being an Aggie has opened the door to several meetings and friendships. He is proud to be an A&M graduate and wants to help current students enjoy their time at Texas A&M as much as he enjoyed his.
Nalga and Paul M.
Mebane III ’69
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Boerne, TX
Paul M. Mebane ’69 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering, followed by a Masters in 1970. After graduation, Mebane was assigned to the Air Force Weapons Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he served for four years. In 1974, Mebane went to work for ExxonMobil and spent a 32 year career in upstream project management and development planning with assignments in Houston, New Jersey, Norway, Malaysia and Qatar.
It is as if the overall Aggie “journey” is a tradition: from the first days of fish camp, to walking across the graduation stage on campus, and then continuing beyond with wearing the ring and attending Muster to bond us to one another and the university. The traditions even influence non-attending family to become close “friends of A&M” - my son, a Duke grad, is an avid Aggie sports fan. The A&M years are probably what molded me into the type of person I am today and created a bond with all other Aggies. I continue to be amazed that Aggies can walk into a crowded room anywhere in the world and spot another Aggie ring across the room.
William C.
Meacham ’60
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Cameron, TX
William C. Meacham ’60 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics. After 44 years in banking, Meacham retired as chairman and CEO of Citizens National Bank in Cameron, Texas. Meacham presently serves as mayor of the City of Cameron, has served as a trustee of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and as a board member of the Texas Bankers Association.
I cannot express what Texas A&M means to me. I owe this great university so much for helping to make me the person I am today. The education, instruction, encouragement and examples provided me, as a very immature young man, were priceless. I want to help provide this same learning experience for future Aggies.
Helen Ann and Charles Dewey
McMullan ’57
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College Station, TX
Charles Dewey McMullan had a lifelong affiliation with Texas A&M. Interested in architectural construction and in military services, he chose to enter the Air Force ROTC program at A&M. Through scholarships and working summer jobs, McMullan paid his way through school.
While at Texas A&M, McMullan was a Ross Volunteer. He was a distinguished student eight of his 10 semesters at A&M and was initiated into Tau Beta Pi engineering honorary society and Phi Kappa Phi national honorary society. During his senior year, he met and married the love of his life, Ann. In May 1958, he was named ROTC Distinguished Graduate and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
McMullan’s education in architectural construction prepared him for his 21-year career in the Air Force as a civil engineer. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
In 1980 McMullan returned to Texas A&M as an assistant professor and then an associate professor in the Department of Construction Science. He received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1997 from The Association of Former Students and in his honor, the Charles Dewey McMullan Endowed Scholarship for construction science students was established. In December 1999, the Board of Regents bestowed the title “Associate Professor Emeritus of Construction Science.”
McMullan considered himself the luckiest guy he knew. Both McMullan and his wife retired from A&M in 1998 and McMullan said that they were richly blessed through their association with Texas A&M. They felt very fortunate to be able to return some of the resources A&M gave to them.
Charles McMullan passed away in May 2012.
Ann and I have been richly blessed through our association with Texas A&M. If asked to sum up my life in two words it would be, “Lucky me!” Seldom does a day go by that we don’t comment on how great it is to live in this area where we can take in Aggie sports, especially volleyball, football, and baseball. We also enjoy programs offered through the Bush Presidential Library. Again, we thank our lucky stars for bringing us full circle back to A&M.