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.
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.
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.
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.
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.