Jon L.
Hagler ’58
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Dover, MA
Hagler received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics in 1958 and earned a master’s of Business Administration from Harvard University in 1963. As a student, he served as a Ross Volunteer and was Corps of Cadets commander his senior year. Hagler has managed mutual funds for numerous investment firms but mostly recently for Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., LLC of which he is a Partner. He currently serves on The Association of Former Students Board of Directors.
Janice and William W.
Hanna ’58
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Wichita, KS
Bill Hanna was named President of Koch Industries, Inc. in 1987. He started his career with Sunray DX in Tulsa, Oklahoma and then joined Koch industries in 1968. He was appointed to Executive Vice President Energy Group in 1981 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 1984. Hanna also served on the Texas A&M College of Engineering External Advisory and Development Council and the Nucleus Fund Committee for the Texas A&M University Campaign.
Patricia and Stormy
Kimrey ’58
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San Angelo, TX
Stormy Kimrey graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and was Senior Resident Engineer with the Texas Highway Department until he founded SK Engineering in 1977. The Past President of the San Angelo A&M Club served on the boards of The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation. Pat Kimrey is actively involved in church and civic activities and a member of San Angelo A&M Mother’s Club.
Sue and Jack G.
Leach ’58
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Groesbeck, TX
Jack Leach is a retired Petroleum Engineer, Supervisor and Manager of Marathon Oil Company. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1958 with a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering.
Warren H.
Roberts ’58
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Arlington, TX
Warren Roberts retired after 20 years as a principal in Priester Supply Company after previously working with Southwestern Bell for 10 years. He is a past president of the Dallas Electric Club and a member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers.
Bob J.
Surovik ’58
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Abilene, TX
Bob Surovik graduated from Texas A&M with a B.B.A. degree in accounting and a J.D. degree from the University of Texas Law School. In 1963 he commenced his law practice in Abilene, Texas, where he is now President of McMahon, Surovik, Suttle, Buhrmann, Hicks, Gill & Cannon, P.C. Bob is a former president of the Abilene A&M Club, is a founding member of the Texas A&M Foundation’s Planned Giving Council, and served for six years on the Board of Directors for The Association of Former Students, having been President in 2001.
Marjorie and Charles
Swearingen, Jr. ’58
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Georgetown, TX
Charles Swearingen served in the U.S. Air Force as a Radar/Electronics Technician from 1951 to 1855. After he earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering, he was a Communications Systems Design Engineer with the CIA, worked for Collins Radio Company, LTV Electosystems, and then for NASA in the Manned Spacelight Program. Margie and Charles owned and operated Kwik-Kopy Printing Franchises in Garland and Dallas from 1971-1984.
Thomas C.
Todd ’58
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Mobile, AL
Thomas Todd was the Manager of Procurement and Materials at Brown & Root, Inc. He has had a 19-year career with Brown & Root following nine years service with MAPCO Inc. in Tulsa. Todd was president of the Northeast Harris County A&M Club and the Tulsa A&M Club.
JoAnn ’92 and Robert L. "Bob"
Walker ’58
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College Station, TX
Robert Walker ’58 graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, he then went on to get his master’s degree in education at Pepperdine University. He returned to Texas A&M to receive his doctorate in education administration. He has worked at Texas A&M for over 47 years, currently serving as the senior executive for development.
One of his fondest memories during his time at Texas A&M was when he met his wife-to-be, JoAnn Nolen, on the steps of Sbisa Dining Hall. They were later married in 1958, in the All Faiths Chapel on campus. They have four children, all of which graduated from Texas A&M.
Lynn A. Holleran and Charles H.
Bowman ’59
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College Station, TX
Dr. Charles Bowman received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University, all in petroleum engineering. He spent 36 years in the international oil industry, 24 with Gulf Oil Corporation and 12 with British Petroleum. Following his retirement as Chairman and CEO of BP America, Inc., Dr. Bowman held the Robert L. Whiting Endowed Chair in petroleum engineering.
David G.
Eller ’59
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Houston, TX
David G. Eller ’59 is the Managing Director of Eller Corporation in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Engineering and Business. He also attended the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He has received several awards including Chairman Emeritus, Texas A&M University System and the naming of a major building on the Texas A&M University campus.
Being an Aggie impacted my life in many ways, but the most important is the formation of lifelong friendships.
Sylvia P. ’88 and Raul B.
Fernandez ’59
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San Antonio, TX
Raul Fernandez received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University. After successful careers with H.B. Zachary Co. and JH Uptmore & Associates, where he served as Senior Vice President, he started his own building, development and real estate company. He has served as The Association of Former Students President, Chairman of the Corps of Cadets Development Council, and Vice Chairman of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
Sylvia Fernandez received a Ph. D. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M, where she also received an Outstanding Teacher Award from the College of Education, and was named one of the 30 Honorable Graduates for the 30-year anniversary. She was appointed by Gov. George Bush to the Governor’s Commission for Women in which she served as chair.
Melbern G.
Glasscock ’59
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Houston, TX
Melbern G. Glasscock earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1959 and a master’s degree from Rice University in 1961. Upon completion of his master’s degree, Glasscock entered active duty with the U.S. Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and was later promoted to First Lieutenant. Glasscock began his career at Mobil Chemical Co. and later Texas Olefins Co. In 1980 Glasscock and his wife, Susie, founded Texas Aromatics, Inc., where he serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. Glasscock’s love of his university is evident by his establishment of the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research whose dedication is to foster and celebrate the humanities and its research among Texas A&M scholars and all academia.
Karon and Harvey J.
Haas ’59
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New Braunfels, TX
After a successful 26 year career in the U.S. Air Force, Harvey Haas is a retired Colonel who earned the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. His assignments included Texas A&M ROTC detachment, Germany, Guam, and Vietnam. He served as Vice President for property management at Hibernia National Bank in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and taught mathematics in Comal Independent School District. Haas was a Co-Class Agent and established a Sul Ross Scholarship at Texas A&M.
Barbara and R. F. "Fred"
Hunter ’59
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Dallas, TX
R.F. “Fred” Hunter graduated from the A&M College of Texas in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Following graduation he attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology allowing him to obtain a Master of Science degree in Industrial Management. In 1974 Fred completed his academic career at the Southern Methodist University School of Law. Through the knowledge that he obtained, he was able to have an outstanding career as the President and General Counsel at MiTek Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri and London, England to being an attorney-at-law in his private practice at Dallas, Texas. Fred exemplifies the characteristics of a true Aggie as he has given back to the University that has allowed him to make such an impact.
Herman R.
Lloyd ’59
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Abilene, TX
Herman R. Lloyd '59 graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. After working for International Paper Company, Lloyd spent 29 years with J.H. Strain & Sons, a highway construction company responsible for building parts of I-20, I-10 and other road projects in west Texas. In 1963, he started Contractors Service Company; fifty years later, the company would be the second oldest traffic control firm in Texas. In 1989, Lloyd became president of Half Moon Land and Cattle Company, as well as starting Lloyd Farms, expanding his cattle and wheat production in Fisher, Haskell and Taylor counties. During his time here, he served on the board of directors for Ben Richey Boys Ranch, AGC of Texas and 18 years on the board of trustees for McMurry University. While Lloyd was the first of his family to graduate from Texas A&M, his two sons, Randy ’83 and Wendel ’85, and two grandsons, Hunter ’13 and Taylor ’15, followed in his footsteps.
Carolyn and Tommie E.
Lohman ’59
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Houston, TX
Tommie Lohman ’59 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering. Upon graduation, Tommie was initially employed with Pan American Petroleum Corp.; however most of his career was spent with Texas Oil & Gas Corp. In 1988, he formed Taurus Energy Corp., a private company that was later merged with a public company. Tommie is a past president of the 12th Man Foundation and is a past chair of the College of Engineering External Advisory Council for Texas A&M.
Carolyn Lohman graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor degree in education and later earned a Master of Arts degree in counseling and clinical psychology at Southern Methodist University. She currently serves as vice chair of the One Spirit One Vision Campaign and chairs the College of Education portion of that campaign. The Lohmans have also supported Texas A&M monetarily through gifts to the 12th Man Foundation, the College of Education, the College of Engineering as well as through a Presidential Endowed Scholarship.
We believe the future of our state and nation hinges on developing an educated population, particularly leaders. We also believe our most valuable resource is our young people. It gives us great satisfaction to invest in the future through impacting these youthful lives in meaningful ways. An education obtained at Texas A&M has made all the difference in our lives and we believe it will have a similar influence on the thousands of students who place their faith in the education system of Texas A&M. Carolyn’s Dad was an Aggie, class of ’40, the first of his family to graduate college. He instilled in her the value of education and a love of Texas A&M. Tommie’s dad encouraged him to attend A&M rather than OU because of his belief that the values instilled at this university would serve him as well as the excellent education he had the opportunity to acquire here. Our life experiences have proven them both correct. We want to enable other young people to have the same type opportunities. Education changes lives and shapes the future. We love the idea as well the actual experience of witnessing that happening regularly here at A&M. For all of us, what could be a better investment of our resources than having the opportunity to do that?
Barbara B. ’73 and Col. (Ret.) James G.
McKnight ’59
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Kingwood, TX
James graduated from A&M with a BBA and in 1970 a MBA. He spent 30 years in the Army, serving in seven Divisions and was the G-4 for a Division, Corps and Field Army. Other assignments included service in the Office of the Army Chief of Staff and at the U.S. Military Academy. Awards include two Legions of Merit, two Purple Hearts, four Meritorious Service Medals, six Army Commendation Medals, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the Special Forces Tab. James’ second career culminated as a Vice President of KBR. Barbara completed her BBA in 1973. She was a volunteer for numerous youth, church and service activities both domestically and overseas. She was also a program coordinator for the University of Southern California’s graduate program.
Pat and Don
Moore ’59
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Georgetown, TX
Don Moore ’59 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering. Upon graduation, he served active duty in the United States Air Force for three years. In 1962, he joined Chevron and worked 15 years in various engineering and management positions. In 1977, he joined the Gruy Companies in Dallas and subsequently worked for several Dallas-based independent oil and gas firms before retiring in 2002. Today, Don serves as director of an energy industry equipment-manufacturing firm.
My Dad attended A&M for a short period during WWI under a government funded officer candidate program. The program was terminated when the war ended and my Dad had to drop out of A&M for financial reasons. But he always loved the school and I knew that he wanted me to attend A&M. Although I initially planned to go to TU, and my Dad had agreed to this, his love of A&M ultimately convinced me to attend A&M. His subtle influence led me to make the correct decision on where to go to college.
Erle
Nye ’59
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Dallas, TX
Erle A. Nye ’59 is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for Texas Utilities Company (TXU Corp) in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, received a J.D. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1965, and a Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa from the Baylor College of Dentistry in 1996. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Regents for the Texas A&M University System as well as Chairman of the Electric Power Research Institute.
At A&M, I received a first-rate engineering education, but more significant was the concepts of service, commitment, duty, loyalty, and leadership that were ancillary to the experience. Texas A&M University has had a profoundly beneficial impact on my life. I owe the University a debt I can never repay. I have tried to be of assistance where I can. I understand the importance of The Association and I wanted to help.
Vola and Fred A.
Palmer ’59
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Godley, TX
Fred A. Palmer graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Wildlife Science and Veterinary Science. In 1969 he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. After holding associate veterinary positions in two small animal clinics, he owned and operated Brown Trail Animal Clinic in Bedford, Texas, for 21 years. He served as President of the Association of Former Students, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the 12th Man Foundation. He presently is Chairman of the Development Council for the College of Veterinary Medicine.
I believe that my entire attitude, philosophy, ethic, sphere of friendships and business success is related to my being an Aggie.
Jean H. and Robert T.
Pfeuffer ’59
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New Braunfels, TX
Robert Pfeuffer graduated from Texas A&M in 1959 and has been a Gold Century Club member since 2001. Being an Aggie has given him “a sense of belonging to the world’s greatest university alumni association.” Pfeuffer is a senior district judge and is a founding member and the first president of Hill Country Orchid Society of New Braunfels.
The Pfeuffer family has had a long relationship with Texas A&M. This relationship dates back to Robert Pfeuffer’s great-grandfather, Senator George Pfeuffer, for whom Pfeuffer Hall was named. He was appointed to Texas A&M’s Board of Directors in 1879 and Board Chairman in 1885. Robert Pfeuffer’s grandfather, U.S. Pfeuffer, graduated from Texas A&M in 1891 and his father, Tug S. Pfeuffer, in 1930. Pfeuffer’s children are Michael ’86 and David ’87 and his grandchildren are Erika ’18 and Katie ’19.
Claudia and Roderick D.
Stepp ’59
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Fort Worth, TX
Rod Stepp served as CEO and President of M&M Manufacturing Company and as a Geophysicist for Pan American Petroleum. He has served his alma mater as a Past President of the Fort Worth A&M Club, Class Agent, Vice President of The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation Board.
Joanne and Edward C.
Aldridge, Jr. ’60
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Arlington, VA
Edward C. “Pete” Aldridge, Jr. ’60, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from Texas A&M and a Master’s degree in the same field from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1962. As a student, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, the Institute of Aerospace Sciences, Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and the Shreveport Hometown Club.
Aldridge’s distinguished 42-year career in the aeronautics field included 18 years of service in the Pentagon under three separate presidential administrations. He served as the director of Planning and Evaluation, as Under Secretary and then Secretary of the Air Force, and finally as the under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. He also served as president of McDonnell Douglas Electronic Systems Company from 1988-1992 and as president and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation from 1992-2001.
Aldridge was elected to the National Academy of Engineering, presented the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association and has been a volunteer and contributor to dozens of educational and non-profit organizations. He is an Honorary Fellow and Past President of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Active in his support to Texas A&M, Aldridge has donated generously to the Department of Aerospace Engineering and is an Endowed Century Club member with The Association of Former Students.
He is a native of Shreveport, La., and currently lives in Arlington, VA with his wife, Jody. They have three sons; Michael, David, and Mark; a daughter, Lori Aldridge-Boyd; and six grandchildren.
Rosanne and Gene H.
Almy ’60
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Fort Worth, TX
Gene Almy holds a B.S. degree in aeronautical engineering from Texas A&M and a master’s in engineering administration from Southern Methodist University. He served three years in the U.S. Air Force Military Air Transport Service. He has been a maintainability engineer with General Dynamics Fort Worth and Lockheed Martin since 1964.
Peggy and Mike
Briggs ’60
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Winnsboro, TX
Mike Briggs graduated from Texas A&M in 1960 with a Bachelor of Sciences in Geophysics. Upon graduating he then attended the United States Air Force Pilot Training, and the United States Air Force Fighter Weapons School. For five years Mike was a Fighter Pilot for the United States Air Force before returning to Texas A&M for his Masters of Sciences in Computer Science in 1967. Following graduation he worked as Director and part owner for Results, Inc., Dallas, Texas. Mike then worked for many outstanding businesses including, University Computing Corporation, First South Services, Information Processing Corporation, Mtech and Electronic Data Systems, and retired as an Associate Partner for Accenture in Dallas, Texas. Mike and Peggy illustrate the core values of Texas A&M through their selfless service through their Endowed Century Club. This is displayed through Mike and Peggy's description that, "As our grandkids begin to come to A&M and enjoy its many benefits, my wife and I have been reminded again how important it is to have a school like A&M not only to provide a first class education but, equally important, for the preservation of the fundamental values that formed our nation."
Barbara Sue and Duke G.
Burnett ’60
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Wills Point, TX
Duke Burnett began his career with Phillips Petroleum, and after stints with White Shield O&G and Lear Petroleum Corporation, he established himself as an independent operator and consultant. He was founder and first President of Rockwall A&M Club and Treasurer of the Dallas A&M Club. Burnett and his wife, Sue, have also endowed a 12th Man Foundation Scholarship and a Presidential Endowed Scholarship.