Nancy and Daniel H.
Zivney ’73
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Reston, VA
Daniel H. Zivney ’73 is the manager of continuous improvement for ExxonMobil’s downstream businesses located in Fairfax, Virginia. He has been employed by ExxonMobil for 31 years, following his graduation summa cum laude from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. Prior to his current special assignment, Dan served as refinery manager for ExxonMobil’s Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana.
Texas A&M has always been a part of my life, as my father (Robert C. Zivney ’47) first taught me what it meant to be an Aggie. Following graduation, I feel the education, values, character and traditions obtained from A&M are in large part responsible for the subsequent career and personal successes Nancy and I had since graduation. This gift is a small gesture of appreciation for how Texas A&M has impacted our lives.
Timothy N.
Bryan ’72
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Bryan, TX
Timothy N. Bryan ’72 graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. Upon graduation, he joined Texas Commerce Bank, now J.P. Morgan Chase, in Houston, Texas. Mr. Bryan has held various management positions with Texas Commerce Bank, including President and CEO. He is currently Chairman of the Board and CEO of The First National Bank of Bryan in Bryan, Texas. In addition to his career accomplishments, Mr. Bryan has provided much service to his community.
Texas A&M is the reason our community is growing and prosperous. It provided me a great education, and I am most proud of its purpose, programs and service to our state. I wanted to give something back to the school I love so that it, in turn, will have resources to provide others what it has provided me.
Becky and Jerry L.
Boles ’71
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San Antonio, TX
Jerry L. Boles ’71 is President of Grona Boles & Martin Insurance & Financial Services. He has been in the insurance business since he graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Administration. In 1972 he attended the US Army Field Artillery School, in Fort Still, Oklahoma. Jerry was President of the San Antonio A&M Club in1991, President of The Association of Former Students in 1999, as well as an Auction Committee Member for the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.
It is important that The Association continue to grow, remain strong and independent. Legacy is the foundation of A&M. Legacy built the Aggie family and developed the Aggie Network. The Association needs the support of all former students in order to be in a position to insure that the traditions and values that are our cornerstone remain so.
Bonnie and Otway B.
Denny, Jr. ’71
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Houston, TX
Otway earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University in 1971 and a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, in 1973 from Baylor Law School. In addition to being a member of the Corps of Cadets and the Ross Volunteers while at Texas A&M, Otway served as Chairman of the Fish Camp Committee and MSC Leadership Committee. In 1973, he was admitted to practice law in Texas. He has been a Partner in the Houston office of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. since 1981 and has litigated numerous cases in state and federal courts. Included in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law and The International Who’s Who of Product Liability Defense Lawyers, Otway has been selected for ‘The Best Lawyers in America’ and ‘Texas Super Lawyers.’ He has also been ranked among the top attorneys in Litigation: General Commercial Practice Field in Texas according to Chambers & Partners, USA. Otway is a past president of both the Houston Bar Association and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. He is Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas, Past Chair of the Board of the Houston Bar Foundation and Past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation. Otway is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an advocate of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Houston and Texas Bar Foundations. Otway served as a Class Agent from 1971–1991 and currently serves Texas A&M University in a number of volunteer capacities, including the Corps of Cadets Development Council, the College of Liberal Arts Development Council and the 12th Man Foundation’s Advisory Board. He was named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by the Texas Aggie Bar Association in 2001. Otway and his wife, Bonnie, have three daughters, Amy Denny Stuber ’97, Lisa ’98 and Stacey.
J. Rick
Dornhoefer ’71
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Houston, TX
In honor of his father, W.A. Dornhoefer
Dornhoefer is the President and Co-Founder of The MergePros Group investment banking consulting firm specializing in merger/acquisition transactions. He also served as Managing principal of Oak Ridge Investment Co., an investment and advisory firm for emerging companies. Dornhoefer served Texas A&M was The Association of Former Students Councilman-at-Large and a member of the Houston A&M Club and The Aggie Club.
H. Andrew
Hansen, II ’71
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College Station, TX
Henry Andrew Hansen II has been in private practice of cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery since 1981. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Texas Tech University School of Medicine and has authored several professional articles. Hansen served as the Vice President for West Texas and the President of The Association of Former Students.
Siaroon and Narit P.
Jivasantikarn ’71
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Lampang, Thailand
Narit Jivasantikarn is President of Lamp-Tech College, which instructs 3,000 students in auto mechanics, electric power, electronics, surveying, constructions, architecture and computers. He worked briefly for Goodyear, managed a plant for Thai Pruorite Processing Co. and was a building contractor before founding Lamp-Tech College in 1980. He designed and constructed the buildings of his college as well as a public library where monks and college graduates research the Bali and Sanskrit languages.
Pamela and Robert M.
Jones ’71
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San Antonio, TX
Robert Jones has been an anesthesiologist in private practice since 1985. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and was named Intern of the Year while serving his internship and residency in general surgery and anesthesiology with the Bexar County Hospital District. Jones was given a Physician Recognition Award from the American Medical Association.
DRS. Karin and R. Bowen
Loftin ’71
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Columbia, MO
From the moment he set foot in Aggieland as president of Texas A&M University, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin ’71 has made one thing clear. His primary job as president is to care for the students of Texas A&M University. His legacy is not his bold leadership that took Texas A&M into the SEC. He prefers not to be remembered solely for being president when Texas A&M broke records in enrollment, rankings, athletic performance and research dollars. Loftin lead Texas A&M to acquire a law school and merge with the Health Science Center, but, not even that, he says, can compare to his main goal. His deep and sacrificial love for students overpowers all else. “That’s my presidency. I want my legacy to be focused on students. It’s what I want to be remembered for,” he said. “It’s also why we’re making this gift.” In his years as president, Loftin said he’s seen the difference that The Association of Former Students makes for Texas A&M. He himself is a beneficiary as donor dollars allowed his office to serve across the university in ways that wouldn’t have otherwise been possible. “We make our money go as far as we can, but you always see unmet needs,” he said. It’s from first-hand experience that he can say, “I know that what my wife and I give will end up supporting the students in a direct way,” said. It’s also from first-hand experience that he knows the impact that a scholarship can have on a student as it’s because of a scholarship funded by a former student that he was able to attend and graduate from A&M. (Read more at tx.ag/LoftinECC.) The role that former students play in the success of Texas A&M cannot be underestimated, he said. Last year, 43,000 former students and friends came together to contribute $3.4 million in support of Texas A&M. But in addition to money, former students also serve on boards and advisory groups. They help refine curriculum and serve as mentors. They come back to Aggieland and share the Aggie Spirit in a way that makes Texas A&M so special. Loftin has been a donor to The Association’s Annual Fund for 30 years. As a former student he’s a product of Texas A&M, “and I’m proud of that,” he said.
Ann E. Martin '12 and Gregory C.
Martin '’71
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Bluffton, SC
It is often said that time can make the heart grow fonder. While Gregory Martin’s heart has always been with Texas A&M, it wasn’t until his daughter chose to attend his alma matter that he was reconnected with the spirit that had once pulled him to campus.
Gregory Martin ’71 graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in management. As a student, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets in Company C-1, an experience which he would later cite as having a “profound impact” on his life. The first of these profound experiences came as a cadet during his fish year while attending his first Silver Taps ceremony. This memory marked the defining moment when Gregory knew he was attending “someplace special.”
After graduating from Texas A&M, Gregory found great success with the Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, spending over 30 years with the company before retiring. Despite his professional successes, Gregory’s Baltimore-based career put 1500 miles between his home and the place he had once called home. It was then that Gregory’s daughter, Ann ’12, chose to attend Texas A&M, a decision which started a spirited journey for Ann and rekindled a lost love for Gregory. Although he tried never to sway his daughter, the decision to attend Texas A&M made him “proud to say the least.” With Ann a student at Texas A&M, Gregory once again had a link to Texas A&M and a reason to make the 1500 mile journey to campus. Although decades separated their time at Texas A&M, the Aggie spirit had equal influence on both Ann and Gregory.
With his renewed connection to A&M, Gregory once again remembered the elements of Texas A&M that were sources of pride and gratitude to him. After contributing to the university for over 30 years, Gregory decided to become an Endowed Century Club member in an effort to provide the same positive experience at A&M for another deserving student. Ann, following in the footsteps of her father and aiming to perpetuate the Aggie Spirit, became member of the Endowed Century Club as well.
Jennie and General T. Michael
Moseley ’71
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Sumter, SC
General Moseley earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and entered the United States Air Force. He served a 38+ year career as a fighter pilot and combat commander at all levels. Following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, General Moseley assumed command of the 9th U.S. Air Force/U.S. Central Command Air Forces where he was responsible for the planning and execution of all joint/combined air and space combat operations against hostile Taliban and Al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom), terrorist activities along the Horn of Africa and later, hostile Iraqi and insurgent forces in Iraq (Operation Southern Watch, Operation Northern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom). In 2003 he returned to Washington and served first, as the Vice Chief of Staff and next as the 18th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. In that capacity he was the nation’s senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organizing, training and equipping of more than 700,000 active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian personnel serving worldwide. General Moseley has been “knighted” by Her Majesty, the Queen of England and has received numerous national-level awards from Allied and Coalition Partner nations. For his principled leadership, innovation and contributions in combat as well as in peacetime, he has been awarded eight Distinguished Service Medals from the Secretary of Defense, the Departments of the Air Force, Army, Navy and Homeland Security. He has also had the special honor of having an elementary school in his hometown of Grand Prairie named after him for his exemplary service to the country. He remains active in lecturing on leadership and the international security environment. He currently serves as a Director of the EastWest Institute and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He has led Aggie Musters, served as Muster Speaker at various locations, while deployed in combat and within the State of Texas. He has chaired numerous lectures and discussions on campus and has led various leadership and character seminars for the Corps of Cadets as well as civilian students. General Moseley was inducted into the Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor in 2005 and he was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University in 2013.General Moseley is married to his high school sweetheart—Margaret Virginia. “Jennie’s” family is fifth generation Texan and operates one of the State of Texas’ designated “Centennial Farms” that has been in her family for well over 160 years, raising cattle and producing State of Texas award winning pecans! He and Jennie have two children and three wonderful granddaughters.
“The Association of Former Students is a foundational piece of the culture that defines our beloved Texas A&M University and makes it the envy of the world. There are no other comparable associations or activities that so define the relationship among a university, its current students and its graduates as The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University.”
John T.
Newcomb ’71
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Newport Beach, CA
John Newcomb served as Vice President of The Anden Group, a residential development construction company with divisions in Southern & Northern California, Chicago, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Florida, Arizona, London and Paris. He is on the President’s Council of the Building Industry Association.
Carole and Van H.
Taylor ’71
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Bryan, TX
Van H. Taylor ’71 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and in 1975 received his master’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Van has worked for 32 years with the Southwestern Bell Company and is currently President of Network Services for the Southwest Region. He serves as a Board Member for The Association of Former Students, is on the College of Engineering Advisory Council and the OPAS Statewide Advisory Council.
Being an Aggie taught me the value of friendship, the importance of trust and hard work and the confidence to take on new challenges.
Shirley and Donald F.
Birkelbach ’70
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College Station, TX
Don received both his bachelors and masters degrees in chemistry from Texas A&M University in 1970 and 1971 respectively. After serving three years as an officer in the US Navy, Don joined The Dow Chemical Company in 1974. Don and Shirley both attended the University of Houston-Clear Lake and Shirley graduated with a bachelors degree in marketing and Don received his masters of business administration in personnel management both in 1979. During a successful career with Dow that spanned 27 years, Don held several positions in plastics research and development, manufacturing and human resources. Don was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Former Students for the College of Science in 2000.
In 2001, after retiring from Dow, Don joined the Texas A&M Foundation. He served as the Senior Director of Development for the College of Science until 2010 and as the Assistant Vice President for Development leading the development efforts for the Look College of Engineering until 2012. He currently serves as the Senior Regional Director of Major Gifts for the Gulf Coast area. Don and Shirley reside in College Station and have 2 daughters and two son-in laws, all Aggies. Sandra ‘ 04 and Justin ’05 Bruce reside in Angleton and Candace ’07 and Christopher Suchma ’03 reside in Austin. They have one grandson Zachariah Bruce ’35 (hopefully).
Dennis A.
Blagrave ’70
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Iola, TX
This gift was given in honor of his parents, R.A. and Beth Blagrave.
R.A. (Ashley) and Beth Blagrave grew up in Madison County, Texas, where they met as teenagers. Shortly after they married and moved to Houston, Beth worked in a furniture store while Ashley, who had since joined the Navy, was away at the war. In 1945, when he returned, Ashley went to work for Ms. Baird’s for eleven years and then went to work for Able Supply and Huber Construction for 29 years. Ashley retired as Executive Vice President from Able and was a consultant for General Refractories for four years. Their numerous children and grandchildren have been blessed by the education, fellowship and traditions of Texas A&M University.
We hope that the lives of other aspiring students will be enhanced as have the lives of our descendants who attended and/or graduated from TAMU.
Lynda and Thomas L.
Curl ’70
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Brookfield, WI
Thomas L. “Tom” Curl graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M in 1970. Tom has had a successful career working for outstanding magazines such as Southern Living, and Progressive Farmer. Tom and his wife Lynda currently live in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He realizes the great importance to give back to an outstanding institution that has impacted his life to be the person he is today.
June and Nathan O.
Finke ’70
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Dallas, TX
Nathan O Finke ’70 attended Texas A&M University on a tennis scholarship and graduated with a BBA in Finance in 1970. He was employed by First National Bank, Bank One and U.S. Trust Company (all Dallas area offices) during his career in institutional marketing of investment management services to pension funds and foundations. June Kirkpatrick Finke attended East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce) and graduated in 1969 with a BS in English and History/Secondary Education. She was employed by First National Bank as a government bond trader for ten years. Married in 1971, Nathan and June have a large extended family with nine nieces/nephews, their spouses and 19 great-nieces/nephews with another one due in April. Many of their activities are family oriented.
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.