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.
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.
Denise and Jorge A.
Bermudez ’73
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College Station, TX
Jorge is a Past Board Chair of The Association of Former Students. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and went on to receive a master’s degree in the same field. He is President and CEO of the Byebrook Group, a small firm dedicated to research and advisory work in the financial services industry. Jorge is the former Chief Risk Officer of Citigroup. Prior to this appointment, he served as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Commercial Business Group in North America, as well as Citibank Texas. During his 30-year career with Citibank/Citigroup, he held the following positions: Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup Latin America; Executive Vice President and Head of Global Cash Management and Trade; President of Citibank Argentina and Head of the South America Division; Head of Credit Policy and Risk for International Banking; Head of Risk for the Corporate Banking Division in North America. Jorge currently serves as director on the following boards: The Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; The Council of the Americas, New York; The Americas Society, New York; and The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley. A selfless leader to Texas A&M University, Jorge serves on the International Board, the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Development Council, the Mays Business School Development Council. A recipient of the Tyrus R.Timm Honor Registry Award, he was recently recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Jorge and his wife Denise have four children, Jorge II, Andres, Elena and Antonio.
John R.
Carmichael III ’73
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Plano, TX
John Carmichael is a Regional Partner for Trammell Crow Residential Company, Palo Alto, California and serves on the Policy Advisory Board for the U.C. Berkley Center for R/E and Urban Economics. After receiving an M.B.A. from the University of North Texas, he was regional manager for Brentwood Properties, then a partner in Chasewood Company and a regional partner for Crow-Western Company in Houston and Palo Alto.
Vassar Bailey and Jim
Ivey ’73
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Houston, TX
Colonel Jim Ivey ’73 received a bachelor’s in building construction from Texas A&M University in 1973. Jim later received his MBA in finance from the University of Houston in 1978, and in 1981 graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Duke University in 2001. Upon graduation from Texas A&M University, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. From 1974 to 2004, Jim served in a variety of Reserve units and roles, including command of the 4013th USAG, HQ, 3rd Brigade of the 95th Division and G8 of the 90th RSC. Jim’s military awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal and the DeFluery Medal for distinguished service to the Corps of Engineers.In his civilian career, Jim has served in a variety of executive positions with several energy companies, including Arkla, Tenneco, Williams and MarkWest. Currently he is the president and chief executive officer of Milagro Exploration in Houston. Jim is also a current board member of MachGen, NEGT, Milagro Exploration, Tulsa Boys Home and the Ole Miss College of Engineering Advisory Board. In addition to these responsibilities, he is also a founding sponsor of the National Museum of the U.S. Army, as well as a member of Army Historical Foundation, Reserve Officers Association, Association of the U.S. Army, Independent Producers Association of America, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Jim has three children, Adriane Jaynes ’02, Michael Ivey ’04, and Brian Ivey. Jim and his wife, Vasser Bailey, live in Houston.
Jan and David A.
Kinison ’73
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Kingwood, TX
In Memory of parents, L. Wayne and Eleanore Kinison
David Alan Kinison ’73 is a retired registered petroleum engineer having served 36 years with ExxonMobil Production Company. His specialty was completion design and hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells. Kinison graduated cum laude from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
My wife and I wanted to make this gift in memory of my parents who were married for 57 years. Although neither was a college graduate, they encouraged all their children to get a college education, which we did. Texas A&M University continues to stand out as a distinctively great university, guided by tradition but practical in adapting to fulfill its mission as Texas’ premier university. The type of people that are drawn to Texas A&M year after year make it so outstanding and continue to make me proud that I am associated with it. To the extent that our gift can help to perpetuate the excellence that is Aggieland, we are happy to give.
Sue and Larry R.
Kohler ’73
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Cypress, TX
Larry Kohler has been a Project Manager with Brown & Root, Inc. in Houston since 1973. His experience includes work on power plants, petrochemical plants, gas plants, and manufacturing and process plants. He served as an enlisted man in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years.
Beverly and John F.
Landgraf ’73
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Odessa, TX
John F. Landgraf ’73 studied civil engineering at Texas A&M, where his fondest memories are of the lifelong friendships formed with his fellow cadets. Landgraf was a Ross Volunteer and a member of Parsons Mounted Cavalry. He was also in the Student Government Association. Landgraf described his time at A&M as a rewarding experience that has helped him to be a better person.
His children are all A&M graduates: Mary Landgraf Krebs ’00, Brooks Landgraf ’03 and Elizabeth Landgraf Cliborn ’06.
He said he believes in giving back to his university and to his community, and he believes in what The Association of Former Students does for the good of Texas A&M. Those beliefs inspired him to become an Endowed Century Club member.
Ronald G.
Spies ’73
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College Station, TX
Ron Spies earned a BBA in accounting from Texas A&M in 1973 and has been a licensed CPA since 1976. After a long affiliation with the organization through his audit practice, he joined The Association of Former Students’ staff in 1987 as controller. Today, as vice president and CFO, he is responsible for the fiscal well-being of the organization. He led the 2008 building enhancement project for the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. In 2006 Ron was honored as a Fish Camp namesake in recognition of his service to Texas A&M. Ron and his wife, Debbie ’76, reside in College Station and are parents to Jeremy, Tim and Nick, and have two granddaughters, Ainsley and Lucy.
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.