Conley R.
Williams ’62
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Mineola, TX
Conley Williams has been a Project Manager and Production Manager for Esso Norge A.S. in Stravanger, Norway since 1984. After various engineering assignments with Exxon Company USA, he successfully was E&P Planning Manager for Esso Europe Inc., in Operations Management with Exxon USA and Offshore Division Manager for Esso Production Malaysia, Inc.
Patricia and William A.
Albrecht, Jr. ’63
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Pipe Creek, TX
William Albrecht retired in 1996 as Vice President/Controller with Micro-Gen Equipment Corp. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.) after 24 years with the company. William previously was a CPA and staff accountant with PMM & Co. for 6 years. He earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting and an MBA while at Texas A&M University.
Aileen L. and Jimmie L.
Bratton ’63
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Brady, TX
Jimmie Bratton graduated from Texas A&M in 1964 with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering. As a student, Bratton was a member of Corps of Cadets Squadron 15, as well as a Ross Volunteer.
After completing his freshman year, he married Aileen, and several years later, while Jimmie Bratton was in graduate school, the couple welcomed their first son. The demands of school and a growing family kept the Brattons very busy. Still, Jimmie Bratton cites this time at A&M as creating the foundation of his career, providing him with both the knowledge and leadership skills needed to be successful.
“Texas A&M prepares its students to be successful in not just a profession but in life,” he said. “The principles, the ethics instilled in one at A&M are the foundation of a successful life.”
He received various scholarships over the years that enabled him to stay in school and for which he was always incredibly grateful. The impact of those scholarships and the life lessons he learned at A&M prompted Bratton to want to give another student the same positive Aggie experience.
James C.
Buck ’63
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Malone, NY
James Buck attended Purdue and Texas A&M before completing his bachelor’s degree at the State University of New York. He purchased the Plattsburg City Taxi, Inc. in 1974, then founded the Car Care Specialists Inc. as well as Superior Car Care Inc. He holds two patents for car wash equipment designs.
Beverly and Charles L.
Dyer ’63
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College Station, TX
Charles L. Dyer ’63 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of arts in accounting. After graduation, he worked for Amoco for two years and then joined ExxonMobil where he worked for 35 years and retired in 2000. In 1967, Charles became a Charter member of the Southwest Houston A&M Club and is currently a member of the Quarterback and Brazos County A&M Clubs.
Born in Bryan, I am a homegrown Aggie. I developed a devotion and desire to attend A&M at an early age. The Aggie traditions, education and love for our country by the student body cannot be equaled anywhere – bar none. Beverly and I were married while I was enrolled as a senior at Texas A&M, and we fully understand the difficulty in balancing class and work responsibilities while making ends meet. We hope that our commitment, through scholarships by The Association, will help the average student alleviate some of these financial demands and lead them to graduation and a successful career.
Annick and Wilburn Lewis
Kirkpatrick ’63
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Sete, France
In Memory of Lewis James Kirkpatrick
Wilburn Lewis Kirkpatrick ’63 graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural engineering. He continued his education receiving his master’s degree in education. After two years active Army service, Kirkpatrick was employed with the United States Department of Agriculture. In 1975, he owned Kirkpatrick Real Estate Company serving College Station. In 1982, he was employed with the United States Government with service in France until retirement in 2002. Kirkpatrick is also a published author writing a book titled “Poems and Essays of a Texas Expatriate.”
We Aggies shall live Through the years eternal life, By those whose hearts and minds Throb the pulse of one exalted fraternity. The brotherhood of devotion, tradition, and enlightenment Taught us so long ago in our beloved Aggieland. -Once We Were Young and Aggies, (clip from book)
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.
Donald R.
Schroeter ’63
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Houston, TX
Donald R. Schroeter ’63 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He is now retired after working for 36 years in various engineering and supervisory domestic and foreign assignments in oil and gas field development planning and drilling operations. Donald started his career with Shell Oil Company in domestic service followed by 30 years with ExxonMobil affiliates and joint venture companies in foreign assignments.
TAMU provided me with the opportunity to obtain a quality education in an environment consistent with my values. In addition, my two daughters and both of their husbands are graduates of TAMU. I have been a Double Diamond contributor for many years and have decided to increase my contribution level to show my further appreciation for the benefits that I and my family have realized from the educations received at TAMU.
Perry
Thompson Jr. ’63
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Tyler, TX
Perry Thompson Jr. graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Upon graduation, he worked for the Highway Department in Tyler, Texas, for nearly 10 years as a licensed engineer and surveyor, inspecting roads and bridges. He started his own engineering and surveying company in 1972, Thompson & Associates Inc.
Mary and Charles H. "Butch"
Gregory ’64
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Houston, TX
Charles H. “Butch” Gregory received a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1964. As a student, he was commander of the Ross Volunteers, active in Student Conference on National Affairs, and first sergeant and commander of Company F-2 in the Corps of Cadets. He earned a law degree from the University of Texas in 1967.
He served in the U.S. Army 1967-69 to the rank of captain, primarily in intelligence in Vietnam. He then worked for a regional securities firm and became its vice president of venture capital operations. For 30 years, he served as CEO of Rupley Holdings, purchasing its predecessor out of bankruptcy and building it into four separate businesses.
He served for seven years on the board of trustees of the Texas A&M Foundation and was chairman. He has also served on the President’s Board of Visitors and for more than 20 years on the Liberal Arts Development Council. He is a class co-representative for the Ross Volunteers Association and a class representative for Company F-2. He served on A&M’s Vision 2020 planning group and the committee for A&M’s early-2000s capital campaign. He also supports and serves Houston charities.
In 2016, he was inducted into the Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor, and in 2017, he received the university’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
His family includes wife Mary, a son and a daughter, as well as his late father, R.P. Gregory ’32, and uncles A.J. Gray ’45 and Delbert W. Gray ’49.
Gregory says his time at A&M shaped his life, and he graduated with not only a degree, but also skills he would use and standards he would live by for the rest of his life. He also believes one of the best ways to improve the world is to invest in future generations of Aggies.
Because of his appreciation for the lessons learned at A&M and a calling to support future students, he and his wife, Mary, made the decision to become Endowed Century Club members. They have also created an endowed chair in liberal arts and a graduate student fellowship and has supported The Gardens at Texas A&M project, the MSC renovation and the Texas A&M Foundation building fund, among other gifts.
Mary and Royce H.
Hickman, Jr. ’64
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College Station, TX
Royce Hickman is part-owner, Vice President and Treasurer of Brazos Blue Ribbon Bakery in Bryan and Business Administrator for Kingwood United Methodist Church. He was President of The Association of Former Students and has served on the board. He was President of the Houston A&M club and the Friends of Sterling C. Evans Library.
Mary Alyce and Winton B.
Zimmerman ’64
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Aledo, TX
W.B. Zimmerman is Vice President for Logistics and Support with Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems. He has held various engineering positions in flight testing and program management with General Dynamics for 31 years before Lockheed bought that firm and merged with Martin Marrietta.
Charles L.
Brittan ’65
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Spring, TX
Charles Brittan served as President of C.L. Brittan & Associates, Inc. He formed his own company in 1992 after a year with Power Petroleum Consultants, Inc., ten years with Mellon Bank and 16 years with Exxon Company, USA. Brittan has funded two Texas A&M President’s Endowed Scholarships and a Sul Ross Scholarship.
Daniels S.
Garner ’65
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Daniel Garner was the Personnel/Insurance Supervisor for the Texas A&M Research Foundation and received the foundation’s “Outstanding Performance Award” in 1989. With Dow Chemical, he helped develop the “Flying Saw” still used to cut extended Styrofoam insulation board and directed installation of welding, etching, sandblasting and coating process for Titanium Chlorine Anodes. He was the third generation of a great Texas A&M Family.
Frank M.
Muller, Jr. ’65
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Houston, TX
Muller received bachelor’s degrees in Economics and English in 1965 and later a master’s degree in Business Administration. While a student, he was elected Student Body President. He distinguished himself as executive assistant to the president of Pepsico, Inc, executive vice-president of the National Trailer Convoy, executive assistant to the chairman and president of Agrico Chemical Company, president of Devco Overseas Company, and general manager of The Kingston Company, Ltd. After a long career in executive positions, he became Senior Vice President of The Coastal Corp., where he managed multimillion dollar acquisitions and joint ventures.
Glenda and Douglas B.
Otten ’65
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Dallas, TX
Doug Otten is President of Nexon Petroleum U.S.A. in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Otten graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering and is a registered professional engineer in the states of Texas and Louisiana. He joined Nexen Petroleum in 1977 and has held various positions within the company. He is currently a director on the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) Advisory Board, a member of the IPAA Offshore Committee, a board member of NOIA, a director on the Petroleum Engineering Advisory Board at Texas A&M University and a member of the Dallas Petroleum Club Board.
Texas A&M gave me an outstanding education as well as lessons on trust, loyalty, and integrity. I hope my support of The Association of Former Students will in some small way help to continue the programs to attract, educate, and develop our leaders of the future.
Ronald L.
Skaggs ’65
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Plano, TX
Ron Skaggs has been Chairman and CEO of HKS Architects, an internationally-renowned Dallas firm, since 1973. He joined HKS in 1970 after serving three years as a captain in the U.S. Army. He has served on the boards of the American Institute of Architects, the Texas Society of Architects, the Construction Industry President’s Forum, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the Salvation Army and the American Architectural Foundation. He served on the Advisory Committee for Texas A&M’s successful “Capturing the Spirit” Campaign.
J. Malon
Southerland ’65
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College Station, TX
Malon Southerland ’65 graduated with a degree in management and later earned both his master’s and Ph.D. in educational administration from Texas A&M University. Malon retired in 2003 after serving the University and the Division of Student Affairs with distinction for more than 35 years. His University leadership roles included serving as Assistant to the President of Texas A&M University and as the University’s first Director of Cooperative Education.
The Association is the eternal representation of what students and former students wish for Texas A&M. The Endowed Diamond Century Club lets you be a part of the future. With three degrees and 36 years of services at Texas A&M, I have a full understanding of the good future that comes with being a Texas Aggie, and I am fulfilled with that title, a Texas Aggie, for my life’s work.
Beverly and R. Bruce
Abel ’66
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Corpus Christi, TX
In Memory of Bruce's mother
Abel earned a degree in accounting with honors in 1966. In March 1970, Abel became the Controller of Lichtensteins’s department store and in 1975 he became the Controller of Whataburger, Inc. He retired from Whataburger in December 1996 as Senior Vice President in charge of accounting, personnel and information systems. Abel served as the Financial Vice President of the Nueces County A&M Club, and in 2003 he was name “Aggie of the Year” by the club.
My favorite tradition at A&M has always been Muster. I still remember my first Muster on campus. I was a junior but a first year Aggie. I remember the sound of several thousand students moving across campus in the dark. I was amazed that not one word was spoken by anyone. After the ceremony, I realized I was a part of a very unique University. I believe it was the quality of the education I received at Texas A&M that allowed me to have a successful career. As a first generation college graduate, it is my hope that my contribution might help another first generation student begin a family tradition at Texas A&M.