Rose and Harold G.
Jacobson ’56
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Houston, TX
Following his brother, Arch ’49, Harold Jacobson graduated from Texas A&M in 1956 with a degree in chemistry and was commissioned as second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force in 1957. While serving in the Air Force, Jacobson spent a year at Thule Air Base in Greenland, about 650 miles south of the North Pole. It was his first trip north of Dallas. Jacobson went to work for Shell Chemical Co. prior to entering the service in 1956 and returned to Shell in 1960. While working for Shell, Jacobson worked in Texas, Manhattan, and New Jersey until his retirement in 1995. Jacobson has served as a Director of the Shell Alumni Association and maintained his interest in aviation. He pursued pilot training in general aviation and became a single-engine, multi-engine and instrument instructor pilot, teaching flying as a weekend activity.
Harold Jacobson and his wife, Rose, live in Houston, and their children, Laura ’81, Gregg ’83 and Amy ’92, attended Texas A&M. They believe it is their obligation to give back to A&M and to other charitable organizations to help make the world a better place. Jacobson says A&M provided him with an everlasting pool of contacts, friendships, and preparation for life.
Arch K.
Jacobson ’49
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Comfort, TX
Arch Jacobson served as the President of the Jacobson-Berger Capital Group, Inc. Previously, he was the Chairman of the Union Pacific Realty Company and President of Prudential Development Company and Mercantile Realty Services Company. Jacobson also served in the U.S. and Africa as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and earned an Advance Management Certificate from Princeton University.
Norine and James R.
Jackson, Jr. ’36
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J.R. Jackson earned a B.S. degree in geology from Texas A&M and an M.S. in geology from the University of Texas. Jackson was employed for almost 40 years by Standard Oil Co. of Venezuela, Humble Oil and Exxon on numerous exploration, technical, professional and managerial assignments. He has served as President of Norjac Enterprises and on A&M’s Geosciences and Earth Advisory Council.
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.
Mr. and Mrs. Mermod C.
Jaccard, Jr. ’49
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Houston, TX
Mermod Jaccard, Jr. was a partner and principal in CTJ & D, Architects. He returned to Texas A&M to earn his Bachelor of Architecture degree after earlier attending A&M and the University of Houston. Jaccard completed the Armor Officer Advanced Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and the Officer Course at Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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.
Jennifer B. Hillman ’04 and David L. Beal, Jr. 2007
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Woodway, TX
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.
Joseph L.
Hurff ’27
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Joseph Hurff had a lifetime career in communications and electronics with the military and private defense contractors. He served as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and supervised electronics and radar development on F-111 Fighter and B-58 for Raytheon Co. and was a project manager on the guidance system for Minuteman Missile for Sylvania Company.
Barbara and R. F. "Fred"
Hunter ’59
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Dallas, TX
R.F. “Fred” Hunter graduated from the A&M College of Texas in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Following graduation he attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology allowing him to obtain a Master of Science degree in Industrial Management. In 1974 Fred completed his academic career at the Southern Methodist University School of Law. Through the knowledge that he obtained, he was able to have an outstanding career as the President and General Counsel at MiTek Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri and London, England to being an attorney-at-law in his private practice at Dallas, Texas. Fred exemplifies the characteristics of a true Aggie as he has given back to the University that has allowed him to make such an impact.
Homer A.
Hunter ’25
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Homer Hunter was a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico. He organized Hunter Associates, consulting engineers in 1948 and headed the firm until 1977. Hunter served as President of Texas A&M’s Sul Ross Group and the Texas Aggie Band Association, Northwest Texas Vice President of The Association of Former Students, Co-Class Agent of the Class of ’25, and until his retirement in 1983, he was active in numerous professional organizations.
Charles H.
Huff ’54
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Austin, TX
Huff is President of Huff Lobbying Company and has been President of Capital Surety Bond Underwriters Agency since 1983. He has served as Executive Director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and worked for the Texas Farm Bureau Legislative Office and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. He is a founding member of the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice. He has served as a Class Agent and created a Sul Ross Scholarship in memory of his son, Jim Bob Huff ’79.
William C.
Huber ’43
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Dallas, TX
William “Bill” Huber received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas A&M and later attended the Naval Reserve Midshipman School at the University of Notre Dame. Huber served as a gunnery officer on the USS Iowa where he and his fellow sailors escorted President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was a co-founder of Huber & Scott Insurance Agency in 1951, which enjoyed 51 years of success before dissolving in 2002.
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!
Kristi Sherrill '86 and Ron
Hoyl
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Dallas, TX
Kristi Sherrill Hoyl graduated from Texas A&M in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in political science before completing her master’s in public administration in 1988.
During her time at A&M, Hoyl was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and was involved in several Student Government Association committees, including The Big Event and Parents Weekend. The experiences she gained through these organizations are some of Hoyl’s most fond memories as a student.
Also integral to Hoyl’s time at A&M was the support system that she was able to create and weave around her. Describing Texas A&M as a “special place that draws special people,” Hoyl thrived from the influence and support of others. It was through this support system and the education she received at Texas A&M that Hoyl was armed with the tools she would need to succeed in the next chapter of her life.
With such a large impact left on her life from her time as a student at Texas A&M, it became incredibly important to Hoyl to “help others achieve their dreams.” She feels as though, “TAMU gives young people the tools to change the world, or their community, or their neighborhood,” and made the decision with her husband, Ron, to become Endowed Century Club members. Citing humble beginnings and the intangible teachings learned at the university, Hoyl “came from a small Texas town and left TAMU ready to conquer the big world.”
Ray L.
Howdeshell ’56
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Dallas, TX
Ray Howdeshell served as the Executive Vice President of the Tonkawa Gas Processing Company and the Texas Oil & Gas Corporation. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas and served on the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Association. This endowment is made in honor of his mother, the late Anna Kathryn Howdeshell, and his three children, Paul Ray, Amy Lynn and Davis Scott Howdeshell.
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.
Houston A&M Club
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Houston A&M Club was chartered in 1923 and serves more than 30,000 Houston area Aggies. The Club has established two 12th Man Endowed Scholarships, a Texas A&M President’s Endowed Scholarship, two Endowed Opportunity Award Scholarships, and awards Opportunity Award Scholarships to Houston area students.
Lee D.
Housewright, Jr. ’43
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Austin, MN
Lee Housewright retired as Executive Vice President for Meat Products after 37 years with Hormel Foods. He served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the South Pacific and Japan from 1943 to 1946.
Teri B. '89 and Robert D. '89
Horswell
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Cypress, TX
Teri B. '89 and Robert D. '89 Horswell Endowed Century Club Fund
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.
Kathleen A. and James T. '68
Hopper
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Dallas, TX
James earned his bachelor's in Industrial Technology. James then begin his successful career as the Logic Design Engineer with Collins Radio Company. He then served from 1970 to 1972 as Lieutenant of the Army Corp of Engineers in Taegu Korea and Fort Hood, Texas. After his time spent as the Systems Engineer with Rockwell International
Kristi M. and Erik L.
Hoover '88
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Cedar Park, TX
First-generation Aggie Erik Hoover ’88 came to Texas A&M University with a blank slate as to what the university would be like or how much he would grow in the four years that he called Aggieland home. But after a college career full of engineering classes, leadership positions and organizational involvement, he knew he had made the right decision.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, Erik gained experience and knowledge at various engineering firms around the state, including Brigham Exploration and Statoil USA. He is now CEO of ATX Energy Partners in Austin and credits part of his booming career to his time at A&M. “The pride, the network and opportunities that have been generated have opened more doors than anyone can imagine,” he said. “No doubt that a huge part of my successful career began on the day I stepped on campus in 1984.”
Through their Endowed Century Club gift, Erik and his wife, Kristi, are proud to play a part in securing the future of Texas A&M — and the fact that they now have two Aggie children, Rylie ’19 and Payton ’22, makes the connection that much more special. “It’s a blessing to be able to give back to the university that not only changed my life, but is also changing and molding the lives of my children,” Erik said. “Most people will never truly know the Spirit of Aggieland. I am fortunate to have experienced it as a student and a parent of two children.”
Joan and Beverley B.
Holt ’40
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The Woodlands, TX
Beverly Holt graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his professional career at AMOCO Production Company that continued until May 1984. He was awarded several United States Army Medals and retired from the Army in 1980 as Lieutenant Colonel.
Deanne and Marty
Holmes ’87
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College Station, TX
Marty Holmes earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Texas A&M University in 1987. While a student at Texas A&M, Holmes was a member of the Corps of Cadets, a Ross Volunteer, yell leader and a recipient of the Buck Weirus Spirit Award. He served as a Class Agent for the Class of 1987 from 1992 to 1997, and in 2005 he was named a Fish Camp Namesake.After school, Marty worked fi rst for Granada Foods and then the Southwest Meat Association and the North American Meat Processors Association. He joined The Association staff in 2003 and currently leads The Association’s marketing, annual giving, campus programs, and former student programs, as well as the Distinguished Alumni Program. He volunteers with the Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts of American and is a deacon at Central Baptist Church.His family includes his wife Deanne, and two future Aggies, Wesley and Mason.
James F.
Hollingsworth ’40
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San Antonio, TX
Hollingsworth received a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture in 1940. Hollingsworth’s 36-year military career touched the sands of North Africa, spanned the length of Europe, and contributed to the stability of a volatile situation in the Far East. Hollingsworth was assigned to Korea in 1973 and served as Commanding General of the I Corps which is the largest field army command in the world. He also directed 13 divisions of Republic of Korea and United States Troops. His decorations include Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star and Purple Heart with five Oakleaf Clusters.
Eric O.
Holland ’52
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Eric Holland is a registered professional engineer in Texas since 1958. He retired in 1986 after 34 years with Phillips Petroleum Company as Chief Process Engineer in Borger, Texas and Bartsville, Oklahoma. Holland developed processes that received four patents that are assigned to Phillips Petroleum.