Theresa and E. Michael
Williams ’70
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Plano, TX
Mike Williams graduated with a B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering. In April of 1972 he began his professional career in the Power Generation Department of Southwestern Electric Power Company, a subsidiary of Central South West Corporation, in Shreveport, Louisiana. During his 28-year career with Central and South West, Mike held numerous management positions in three states, and ended his CSW career as Vice Prresident of Fossil Generation in Dallas, Texas. In June 2000 he became the Senior Vice President of Power Operations for Carolina Power and Light in Raleigh, North Carolina. Over the years, he has served on several school boards in support of Catholic education, and has been co-chair of the Bishop Lynch Catholic High School ‘Hearts and Hammers” project in Dallas, Texas. Mike enjoys reading, traveling, and golf. He and his wife Theresa are the parents of Chris ’96, a former MSC President and recent graduate of the University of Texas Law School; and Kyle ’02.
Patricia J. and Richard P.
Buonauito ’69
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West Greenwich, R.I.
Richard P. Buonauito ’69 graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in entomology. During his time at A&M, Buonauito was consistently overtaken by the camaraderie and spirit shown by those around him. Through the friendships he forged and the guidance he sought out, Buonauito was able to delve deeper into his field of entomology and acquire invaluable knowledge that would further his professional career.
An appreciation of his time at Texas A&M as well as a calling to give back through philanthropic efforts prompted Richard and his wife, Patricia, to become Endowed Century Club members. Buonauito says, “As an Aggie, the A&M tradition is engrained in your spirit for life,” and thus he feels great pride in contributing back to a university that gave and taught him so much.
"By perseverance the snail reached the ark."
- Charles Spurgeon
Bill E.
Carter ’69
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Dallas, TX
Carter received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics in 1969 and was a distinguished military graduate as well as Student Body President. A Certified Financial Planner, he currently serves as President of Carter Advisory Services and Carter Financial Management. Carter is a Past President of The Association of Former Students and a Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Texas A&M University Foundation. Worth Magazine has named Carter numerous times as one of the Top 250 Financial Planners and he has also been named “Rising Star” of Texas by Texas Business Magazine.
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.
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.
Pam and Gary R.
Mayes ’69
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Houston, TX
After graduating with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Gary Mayes worked for Dow Chemical Co. and then as a design engineer for the Texas Highway Department in Houston. He currently holds a Professional Engineers License as Project Civil Engineer for Brown and Root, Inc. This contribution to The Association is in loving memory of his parents, John H. and Mary E. Mayes, for supporting his attendance to Texas A&M, as well as a token of appreciation to Texas A&M.
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.
Dr. William "Bill"
Shughart ’69
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Logan, UT
William F. Shughart II is a widely published professor of economics. He received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in economics from Texas A&M.
From 1971 to 1973, Shughart served on active duty in the U.S. Navy as a courier for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. From 1973 to 1974, he worked as a systems analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1975 to 1976.
Shughart is a member of the Western, Southern, and American Economic Associations, Public Choice Society, and Academy of Political Science. He has taught at the University of Arizona, Clemson University, George Mason University, and the University of Mississippi. Since 2011, he has been a professor in public choice at Utah State University in the Department of Economics.
As of 2017, Shughart held six editorial positions and had written or co-written a dozen books in the economics and public choice fields and made contributions to more than 60. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the New York Post, and the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Gloria and Thomas M.
Woodbury ’69
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College Station, TX
Thomas Woodbury receiving a BS degree in Architectural Construction from Texas A&M in 1969. He then received a MS degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Woodbury has been employed with Exxon Mobil since 1970, most recently working with global services.
Daniel J. ’77 and Gary M.
Adams ’68
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Tyler, TX
Daniel J. Adams graduated from Texas A&M in 1977 with a Bachelor in Science degree in Civil Engineering. After completing his education he obtained jobs as an engineer for USAF and Gary M. Adams, Inc. that led to him obtaining the role as the President and CEO of Adams Engineering. Daniel has served as the Past President of the Tyler - Smith County A&M Club. Due to the great impact that Texas A&M has had on his life he has seen the great importance of giving back to the University to ultimately impact fellow Aggies to come.
Janet and Robert D.
Avery ’68
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Temple, TX
Robert Avery retired in 1992 after being a partner in the Baugh and Avery Construction Company for 21 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1976, and he is a life member of the National Guard Association of Texas. He is presently involved with building projects in the Chihuahua, Mexico area, including churches, medical/dental clinics, and an orphanage dormitory.
W. Mike
Baggett ’68
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Dallas, TX
Baggett received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1968 from Texas A&M. After service in the U.S. Army, he earned a degree at Baylor University School of Law and was a briefing attorney for Texas Supreme Court Justice Price Daniel, Sr. In 1974, he joined Winstead, Sechrest & Minick where he serves as Chairman and CEO. His contributions to Texas A&M include service as a Texas A&M yell leader, class agent, President of both the Dallas A&M Club and The Association of Former Students, Chairman of the Texas A&M Foundation, and President of the Texas Aggie Bar Association.
Anthony "Tony" R.
Benedetto ’68
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The Woodlands, TX
Tony Benedetto obtained his B.S. (1968), M.Eng. (1970), and Ph.D (1984) degrees in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M; an M.B.A. from Sul Ross State University (1976); and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law (2005). He served nine years on active duty with the U.S. Army, then continued in the reserves, retiring in the rank of Colonel. Tony worked his way through jobs as a power reactor health physicist, a medical center health physicist, a medical physicist, a nuclear medicine equipment design engineer, a radiology administrator, a Six Sigma reengineering leader, and, now, as an attorney (retired). At the present time, he is the principal of the Christian Dispute Resolution Ministry of The Woodlands and works with pastors to create church infrastructures that helps church members resolve conflict scripturally. Tony is grateful for the financial wisdom of his parents, which made it possible for him to endow his named scholarship.
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.
Johnette ’70 and Jon M.
Jarvis ’68
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Stinnett, TX
Jon Jarvis ’68 graduated from Texas A&M in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Ag Economics and with a Bachelor of Science in sociology in 1969. He received his commission at A&M and served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972. Johnette ’70 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting in 1970. She and Jon have owned and operated farming and ranching interests in the Texas panhandle since 1972. They were selected as Aggie Parents of the Year in 1999. Johnette and Jon reside in Stinnett, Texas. They have two children, Shanna Jarvis ’98 and Scott Jarvis ’00.
John R.
Richardson ’68
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Missouri City, TX
With over 26 years experience in major expansion and relocation projects for refinery and petrochemical operations, John R. Richardson served as the Executive Project Director for Flour Daniel. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and is active in the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.
Ralph F.
Schilling, III ’68
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Torrance, CA
After graduating from Rice University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Physics in 1965, Ralph Schilling attended Texas A&M, earning an M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics. He has done Post-Doctoral research in Physics at Standford and in 1990 attended UCLA’s Executive Program. In 1974, he joined TRW Space and Electronics in California and is still currently employed there. Schilling has received a NASA Public Service Medal and two NASA Group Achievement Awards for Management of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory Program.
Donna and James R.
Thompson ’68
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Kaufman, TX
Jim graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Construction. As a student, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and Ross Volunteers and was named a Distinguished Military Graduate. Following graduation, Jim joined the United States Air Force and served as an instructor pilot until 1973. After gaining ten years of construction experience, he founded James R. Thompson, Inc., with offices now located in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. JRT prides itself as an award-winning company, focusing on the construction of low-rise buildings, interior finish-out and renovation. James R. Thompson, Inc. celebrated 27 years in January 2010 and has been awarded the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Summit Award 18 times and the AGC State Award seven times. Jim is a member of Texas A&M’s Construction Industry Advisory Council, the Legacy Society, the President’s Board of Visitors for the Corps of Cadets, the Corps of Cadets Association and the 12th Man Foundation’s Advisory Board. In 2000, he received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the College of Architecture. Jim has funded a President’s Endowed Scholarship, two Sul Ross Endowed Scholarships and a Construction Science Endowed Scholarship. In addition to serving Texas A&M, Jim served on the Kaufman ISD School Board for 15 years and helped found the Kaufman ISD Scholarship Foundation. He is a former trustee of the Texas Association of School Boards as well as the Kaufman County Appraisal District. Jim is a member of the Kaufman County A&M Club and has served as a Class Agent for the Class of ’68. He and his wife, Donna Beth, have three sons, Lance, Ryan ’95 and Cody ’01.
Jo Ann and Eddie J.
Davis ’67
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College Station, TX
Eddie Joe Davis earned his B.S., M.E. and Ph.D. from Texas A&M. He has held every financial position at the University and the Texas A&M University System, ultimately serving as Executive Deputy Chancellor of the A&M System. In 1993, he was appointed President of the Texas A&M Foundation and completed the University’s first comprehensive campaign, raising $637 million.
Jo Ann Davis is a full partner in Dr. Davis’ Foundation work, is also a volunteer leader with A&M students. She serves as the advisor for Delta Gamma Sorority and is an active member of the A&M Panhellenic.