Reba and Kenneth R.
McGee ’60
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Athens, TX
Kenneth R. McGee graduated from Texas A&M University in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry. After graduation, McGee served in the U.S. Air Force until 1963. From 1968 until his retirement in 1998, Kenneth owned Ag Services. McGee currently serves as the director of First State Bank in Athens, Texas. He has also served on several boards and committees including the Athens ISD school board, Henderson County Fair Board, Texas State Chemist/Feed and Fertilizer Control Service Advisory Committee and TAMU College of Agriculture Development Council. McGee has also received several awards, including recognition as an Outstanding Alumnus of Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences in 2005. Kenneth and Reba live in Athens, Texas, and have two children, Kenneth Jr. ’83 and wife Tiare Harlan McGee ’85, and Alisha McGee Mikkelsen ’85 and husband John Mikkelsen ’84; and two grandchildren, Lacee McGee ’08 and Sydnee Mikkelsen ’15.
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.
Gay and Gale
Oliver III ’60
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Houston, TX
Gale Oliver ’60 graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. Gale served in the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant at Fort Hood from 1961 to 1962. He went to work for Ingersoll Rand Equipment Sales in Houston in 1963, and from 1964 to 1975, he worked at Werlla Pump Sales. From 1975 to 2007, Gale served as president and CEO of Oliver Equipment Co. in Houston. During his tenure, OEC won top sales awards nationally for Sundstrand Pumps Compressors, as well as several other specialty pumps and equipment. Sundstrand is a division of United Technologies. Gale has served on several boards including, The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation, and as president of Lakeside Country Club. Gale and Gay reside in Houston and have two children, Kathy ’85 and Gale H. ’88.
Patricia and Fred A.
Pendleton ’60
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Dallas, TX
This Endowed Diamond Century Club Membership, created by Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Pendleton, celebrates four generations at Texas A&M and recognizes the school’s significant and positive influence on the family throughout the years. Fred’s grandfather, W.F. Pendleton 1893, was the first at A&M, along with five of his brothers. He was followed by Alfred M. Pendleton ’31 and Hugh H. Pendleton ’28, Fred’s father and uncle, respectively. Fred and Patricia’s son, Andrew ’88, is the fourth generation Pendleton, marking a century of family presence at Aggieland.
Don H.
Davis, Jr. ’61
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Whitefish Bay, WI
Don Davis, Jr. served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Rockwell International since 1993. He previously held various posts including President during his 30-year career with Allen-Bradley Company. He serves on the board of Harnischfeser Corp. and Sybron International Corp. Davis has also received Texas A&M’s Engineering Alumni award and serves on the external advisory council for Texas A&M’s College of Engineering.
Kay and Mark J.
Dierlam, III ’61
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Montgomery, AL
Col. Mark Dierlam graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in electrical engineering and graduated summa cum laude from the Air Force School Systems and Logistics Management earning his master’s degree. After 26 years of service as a pilot for the Air Force and receiving numerous awards and decorations, he is now retired. He and his wife, Kay, serve Texas A&M students by establishing a four year $50,000 Rudder Corps Scholarship.
Felice and Marvin J.
Girouard ’61
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Fort Worth, TX
Marvin Girouard has been President and Chief Operating Officer for Pier 1 Imports, Inc. since 1988. He has held numerous marketing positions and traveled throughout the world to coordinate buying, advertising, and inventory management. He was named an Outstanding Alumnus of the Texas A&M’s College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Business.
R. Scott
Harris ’61
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Austin, TX
R. Scott Harris ’61 graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He retired from Square D. Company in 2001 after working there for 38 years.
I was very fortunate to be able to attend A&M. The school is well respected throughout the world. It’s important to contribute to an organization that does good things for students and alumni.
Judy and Syd
Heaton ’61
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Tampa, FL
Syd Heaton greaduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in 1961 and in 1962 his Masters of Sciences. While attending Texas A&M Syd was a Distinguished Student, Distinguished military Student, and Corp Commander in 1961. After graduation, he served in the military and later worked for IBM Corporation for 35 years. During which he worked many assignments around the country in sales and sales management. Syd has served on numerous Boards of Directors and Boards of Trustees including Univerisity of Tampa, Tri-Base Corporation, Alternative Resources Corporation, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and Texas A&M College of Business Advisory Council. Syd and his wife Judy have four children and nine grandchildren.
Janice and Lt. Col. Charles L.
Jackson ’61
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College Station, TX
Charles L. Jackson graduated from the A&M College of Texas in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in modern languages. From 1961 to 1987, he served in the U.S. Air Force in Texas, Arizona, Vietnam, Virginia, Germany, Nebraska, Greece and Turkey. Among his decorations are the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Commendation Medal. After the service, he was a travel market analyst until he retired.
“I would not trade my Aggie Ring and diploma for a Ph.D. from any other university in the world,” Jackson says. It is important to him and his wife to show their appreciation for what Texas A&M means to them by helping other young Aggies who need financial support.
Beverly and Daniel E.
Kasprowicz ’61
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Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Dan Kasprowicz graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1961. In 1962, Dan enlisted in the United Stated Air Force, stationed at Kelly AFB and Misawa AFB in Japan. Dan received the Air Force Commendation Medal and retired as Captain in 1967. He then went to work for Armco Steel, in Houston as an engineer. In 1968, Dan went to work at Southwest Bell Telephone and retired from there 25 years later as the Division Manager-Network.
A&M gave me the opportunity to grow, learn and mature. I learned the values of friendship and duty. I hope someone will benefit from their time at A&M as I was fortunate to do. The bond between Aggies always meant you could find a friend wherever your life’s journey took you. The Aggie Network is a living, breathing reality.
Vivian and William W.
Latimer, Jr. ’61
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Dickinson, TX
William W. Latimer, Jr. ’61 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. Latimer began his investment company in 1971 as President of Latimer Enterprises, Inc. Since 1988, he has served as the President for the Gulf Coast Water Authority since 1988. He was a City of Dickinson Councilman from 1999 until 2002 and served on the board of managers for S&L Cogeneration Co. from 1990 until 1996.
My education and experience at Texas A&M was one of the most important times in my life. Texas A&M is very important to me. Both my children, Craig ’84 and Leslie ’87, graduated from A&M and I wanted to give something in return to this outstanding university. I am proud to be an Aggie — it’s such a special place, like none other.
Susan B. ’93 and Richard M.
Powell ’61
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Allen, TX
Richard Powell became the President of Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. in 1984 after 6 years as President of Duo-Sales Inc. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.
Susan completed a double degree in History and English at Texas A&M. She designed and coordinated production of quilts used to raise funds for the Singing Cadets and the Sterling Evans Library. She is a Past President of the Plano A&M Mother’s Club and served on the Executive Board of the Federation of Texas A&M Mothers’ Clubs.
Josetta and Jerry Paul
Smith ’61
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Houston, TX
Jerry Paul Smith received a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M in 1962. Mr. Smith has been employed with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp since 1962. He has held various positions in Engineering and Operations with the latest being Manager of Measurement in Houston, Texas. Mr. Smith received the Laurance Reid Award in 2002 for his contributions in the field of Hydrocarbon Measurement.
I wanted to contribute to The Association of Former Students and help them continue the important functions they perform for Texas A&M University. It is important to give back to Texas A&M so that it can continue to be one of the finest universities in the USA.
Robert
Smith III ’61
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Houston, TX
Robert Smith III received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M and is a graduate of Louisiana State University’s School of Banking. After his 35 years of Navy service, he retired in 1996 as chief of staff to the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He is senior vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank, responsible for its Houston’s branch. Smith is actively involved as a Texas A&M former student as an ardent supporter and past president of The Association of Former Students and the Dallas A&M Club and past chairman of the Texas A&M Foundation.
Carolyn and Edward
Spencer ’61
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Denison, TX
Grateful for his experience at Texas A&M, Dr. Edward Spencer has always admired how Aggies continuously care for one another.
While a student at Texas A&M, he served as a Ross Volunteer and a member of MSC SCONA and the Texas A&M Pre-Med Society. Dr. Spencer said he cherishes his days as a freshman in a Corps Army outfit while “living on the top floor of the cracked battleship dorm with two floors of Air Force outfits below him.”
He went on to serve in the Vietnam War shortly after finishing medical school at UT Southwestern, then eventually opened his own private dermatology practice and later served as the president of the Texas Dermatology Society.
Dr. Spencer welcomed his wife Carolyn into the Aggie family, and they would share the Aggie Spirit with their three sons, Brent ‘00, Todd ‘93 and Scott ’91, are of whom all are now practicing physicians in Texas.
Dr. Spencer said being an Aggie has had a positive impact on his life by reinforcing the values that were taught to him as a child while bringing him lifelong friendships.
Darlene and Boyce
Cates ’62
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Granbury, TX
Boyce Cates graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry in 1962. Following his Service as an Army Captain he then became a pilot for Delta airlines. During his career he received many distinguished awards ranging from Aviator Wings to the Purple Heart. Cates feels that it is his duty to give back to the University that he has such a long family history with.
Susan and E. Eldridge
Goins, Jr. ’62
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Lindale, TX
E. Eldridge Goins, Jr. ’62 is partner and co-founder of Goins, Underkofler, Crawford & Langdon in Dallas, Texas. Eldridge graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962. He earned a Masters degree with distinction from the University of Tennessee in 1965. In 1972, he graduated cum laude with a J.D. from Emory University and served as editor in chief of the Emory Student Editorial Board. Eldridge is a member of the Texas Bar Foundation.
I wanted to attend to be a ‘Fightin’ Texas Aggie’ which was very hard in my first year and only made possible by my C.O. Rob Turner ’59 and my fish buddies in Squadron 4.
Mary Frances and Stan J.
Hruska ’62
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Richmond, TX
Stan J. Hruska ’62, graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Civil Engineering and a year later received his Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering. After working for 41 years, Stan is now retired from Brown and Root, Inc., and continues to do work as a consultant.
I believe in Texas A&M and the direction it is taking. My education from A&M made it possible for me to succeed in my career as a Civil Engineer. The leadership training I received while in the Corps put me ahead of my peers. Being an Aggie has brought me a network of Aggie classmates and friends that have been loyal and caring. A&M is a great university and I am pleased to give back a little. I AM PROUD TO BE AN AGGIE!
Carol and John F.
Imle, Jr. ’62
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San Antonio, TX
John is Senior Vice President and on the board of Unocal Corporation. In 27 years with Unocal, he has served in engineering and management positions in Alaska, Great Britain and the Netherlands. Prior to his present appointment, he was President of Unocal International Oil & Gas Division. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy for three years.
Thomas C.
Morris III ’62
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Dallas, TX
While attending Texas A&M, Tom was a member of Phi Eta Sigma, a letterman on the Aggie tennis team, and a Lt. Col. in the Corps of Cadets. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and received a Masters of Business Administration degree in 1967. After 34 years of service with Phillips Petroleum Company, Tom retired as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
I was always impressed with A&M as a boy. I grew up in Waco and still remember the 1956 A&M Baylor game. The Corps of Cadets and the school spirit made an impression on me.
L. C.
Neely Jr. ’62
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San Antonio, TX
L.C. “Chaz” Neely, Jr., Class of 1962, received a bachelor’s degree in business administration in marketing from Texas A&M University. In 1979, Neely purchased San Antonio Steel Co and after many ups and downs, San Antonio Steel Co. today has retail sales in excess of $37 million with 35 employees. The Mays Business School honored him with the Outstanding Alumni Award in 2005 and he is an inaugural member of the “Aggie 100,” recognizing the 100 fastest growing Aggie-led businesses in the world.
Carolyne and M. Wayne
Tinsley ’62
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Spring, TX
M. Wayne Tinsley ’62 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting. After serving in the Air Force, Tinsley was employed and retired after 33 years with ExxonMobil in Houston, Texas. He held a variety of prestigious audit and controllership positions throughout his career. Tinsley is also a former director of the Exxon Employees Credit Union.
We have been giving to The Association for a long time helped by the generous match from the ExxonMobil Education Foundation. We are also members of the 12th Man Foundation. My son and I attend every Aggie home football game with the same seats we have had for 30 years. I was in the Aggie Band while attending Texas A&M and thus was imbued with the Aggie Spirit early. One of our biggest joys was seeing our son, Michael, graduate from Texas A&M in the mid 1990’s. He bleeds maroon just like his father.'
Wayne M.
Wendt ’62
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Houston, TX
Wayne Wendt was a Project manager for the M.W. Kellogg Company and has had thirty three years of experience on a wide variety of refinery, petrochemical and gas processing facilities projects. He managed engineering, procurement and construction projects with total installed costs from $2 million to $100 million across the U.S. and around the globe.