David and Beverly H.
McMillen ’76
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Austin, TX
Beverly Hawks McMillen is a retired accountant from Connecticut College. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in 1976 with a B.B.A. degree in accounting and received her CPA from the University of Texas in 1980. Throughout her career, she held various accounting positions in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
Connie K. ’79 and Bobby J.
Miller ’76
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San Antonio, TX
Buzz Miller ’76 is President and Manager of Allen & Allen Company which specializes in building supplies and decorative hardware. Buzz is the Immediate Past President of The Association of Former Students and has served on the Board of Directors for the last four years as Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, President-Elect and as a member of the Executive Committee. He is also an active member of the Texas A&M University’s Agricultural Development Council and the International Program External Advisory Board.
Texas A&M University has given so much to our family that Connie and I decided it was time to give something back in return. By supporting The Association of Former Students we felt like we were not only supporting current students and programs, but were also helping perpetuate the Aggie network and spirit which is the essence of Texas A&M University. It’s given me and my family an opportunity to be a part of something special. The whole “Aggie” experience is one of education, traditions and service. Being an Aggie is forever.
Melanie S. ’76 and P. William
Toler ’76
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Cincinnati, OH
Bill is a 1976 graduate of Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Bill served in the United States Army as a field artillery officer for four years in Germany before joining Procter & Gamble in 1980. He was one of the key architects of P&G’s industry leading joint business development approach with its customers. Bill has since served in general manager roles for P&G in most regions of the world. In addition to having served as a Representative at Large for The Association of Former Students, Bill served as a member of Texas A&M University’s Vision 2020 Task Force and the President’s Vision 2020 Advisory Council.
Michael B.
Cox ’77
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Houston, TX
Michael B. Cox ’77 graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in 1977 with a degree in Management and received an MBA from University of Texas at Austin in 1978. Upon graduation, Michael was employed with Texas Instruments as a Financial Analyst. In 1984, he was employed with Continental Airlines as Vice President and Treasurer and was later a Director at Price Waterhouse. Michael is currently the Managing Director for Seabury Group LLC.
I have always believed in giving to those organizations or institutions that were influential to me as I have become older and theoretically wiser. I believe it is very important to give to the success of future generations as part generations have done for me.
Carol F. ’77 and G. Ross
Frazer ’77
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Houston, TX
G. Ross Frazer ’77 is vice president of engineering and director of UK projects for ATP Oil & Gas Corporation in Houston and Guildford, Surrey, UK. He has been employed in the oil and gas industry since graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering.
Carol Fox Frazer ’77 graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Upon graduation, she was employed with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. and was part of the team that designed the 1980 expansion of Kyle Field. She later retired from engineering to become a full-time mom and volunteers in a variety of community organizations.
I believe that Texas A&M can become one of the best universities in the world. I would like to help that happen since my experiences at A&M have benefited me throughout my enjoyable career and adult life. I have such fond memories of my years there and am extremely proud to be an Aggie. Since we have a daughter who is a student now, I am even more motivated to help the school reach its full potential.
Carolyn and Steven T.
Fyke ’77
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Houston, TX
Steven graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Accounting in 1977. He then continued his education by receiving his Masters in Finance from the University of Houston at Clear Lake City. Steven worked in the energy business for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company and Enron in accounting, internal audit and marketing roles for over 25 years. He now serves as CFO of Pro-Vision, a ministry in Houston that inspires hope and purpose to the underserved of Houston through charter school, character development and job training programs. Steven feels that he has been blessed and hopes that this endowment will provide students an opportunity that they wouldn’t otherwise have. Steven strives to exhibit the character, excellence and selflessness that a great Texas Aggie possesses.
Meredith and Ray A.
Rothrock ’77
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Palo Alto, CA
Ray Rothrock graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering. Following graduation he received his Masters of Science from MIT in Nuclear Engineering, and completed his education at Harvard Business School in 1988 receiving his MBA with Distinction. Ray has had a very successful career serving as an engineer and a marketing manager for many corporations. Currently he is serving as a general partner of Venrock Associates. His Non-Business directorships and trusteeships include great honors serving on the Board of Director for The Association of Former Students’, as a trustee for the Texas A&M Foundation, and as the National Venture Capital Association, Director & Chair Elect 2012. He truly exemplifies the role of an Aggie through his dedication to giving back to those that have impacted his life.
Patricia and David A.
Rubenstein ’77
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Fort Sam Houston, TX
Maj. Gen. David Rubenstein ’77 graduated from Texas A&M University in 1977 with a degree in health education. As a student, he was the commanding officer of Rudder’s Rangers. A graduate of the Army War College, he also earned master’s degrees in health administration from Baylor University and military art and science from the Army’s Command and General Staff College. David is the commanding general for the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School. In addition, he serves concurrently as the chief of the Army Medical Service Corps. Prior to this appointment, he served as the U.S. Army’s deputy surgeon general as well as the commanding general of Europe Regional Medical Command in Heidelberg, Germany, and command surgeon for United States Army, Europe and 7th Army. His professional credentials include being a board certified healthcare executive who has served as Chairman of the Board of the 37,000-member American College of Healthcare Executives. David has served as Muster Chair in Fort Bragg, N.C.; Seatle-Tacoma, Wash.; and Hurtgen Forest, Germany. He is a member of the Corps of Cadets Association and is a guest lecturer to Texas A&M’s Army ROTC cadets and School of Rural Public Health. He serves on the Board of Directors of The Association of Former Students. David and his wife, Pat, have two children, Sarah ’04 and William.
Melinda ’77 and R. Scott
Sarine ’77
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Sulfur Springs, TX
After graduating from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, R. Scott Sarine worked for Day Break Construction as Vice President until 1982. He has had various jobs in construction and is currently Division President of Buster Paving Division of APAC-Texas, Inc. Lindy Sarine graduated from Texas A&M with an Elementary Education degree in 1977.
John P.
Williams, M.D. ’77
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Gibsonia, PA
John P. Williams ’77 is the Chair of Anesthesiology for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the largest academic department of its kind in the United States). John graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s of science degree in zoology. He continued his education at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he received his M.D. John completed four years of postgraduate work through an internship and residency in Houston and a fellowship in London, England. Since graduation, John has held numerous leadership positions in academia and healthcare organizations in Houston, California, and Pennsylvania.
Margaret Ann and Charles W.
Zipp ’77
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College Station, TX
After retiring from the U.S. Army, he completed a master’s in Urban Planning at Texas A&M. He then worked as a research associate with the Texas Transportation Institute until his retirement. Margaret Ann attended Lamar University and Texas Women’s University. This endowment is given in honor of their family.
Phillip D.
Bairrington ’78
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Bartlesville, OK
P.D. (David) Bairrington is Sr. Vice President of Branded Marketing for Phillips 66 Company, a division of Phillips Petroleum Company. He joined the company in 1978 as a reservoir engineer and rose to the rank of president of Drilling Specialties Company, a subsidiary of Phillips, and served as the company’s planning and development manager before being named to his current position. He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in 1978.
Suzanne and Randall P.
Birdwell ’78
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The Woodlands, TX
Randall P. Birdwell ’78 began his housing career with a national builder in 1978. Emerald Builders, under his leadership as president and chief executive officer, went on to become one of the top 60 builders in the nation receiving numerous state and national awards. In July 2001, Randy sold Emerald to D. R. Horton – America’s Builder the nation’s largest homebuilder. He currently serves as the central region president and is on the company’s operating committee. Randy graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
Texas A&M provided me the opportunity to succeed as a leader in the corps and a civil engineering student. Texas A&M provided part of the foundation for success in business.
Brandon C.
Coleman, Jr. ’78
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Houston, TX
Brandon Coleman served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Coleman & Coleman, a marketing and advertising firm. He was twice nominated for the Houston Entrepreneur of the Year award and local awards for advertising effectiveness in television, radio, and print media. Serves on the University Academic Enrichment Council of Texas A&M’s Capturing the Spirit campaign and on the Management Advisory Board of A&M’s College of Business.
Kim and Steve
Cooper ’78
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El Campo, TX
Texas A&M gave Stephen Cooper ’78 an education and the benefit of a life driven by its core values.
As the first in his family to attend college, Cooper knows what a gift Texas A&M is to each incoming Class of freshmen. He knows the power of the Aggie Ring. He shares the indescribable Aggie Spirit and passion to protect and perpetuate Texas A&M’s legacy of excellence.
“I feel indebted,” he said. “I will never be able to give back to TAMU what I have received. But I will try.”
Cooper is president and partner of La Tierra de Esmeralda Inc. He started farming when he was a sophomore in college, and in 1979, he got in the turf business. In 1987, he established Emerald Sod Farms near Denver, Colorado.
“We’ve been very fortunate in life,” he said. “I think it’s very important to give back.”
Active in in his local A&M Club for decades, Cooper first served as president of the Matagorda County A&M Club, and currently serves on the Wharton County A&M Club’s board. April is the busiest time for agriculturalists, but no matter where he was on April 21, he would try to attend Muster.
“Muster, I think, defines our university,” he said. At Texas A&M, “You’re not a number; you’re a person,” he said. Muster reminds Aggies that they’re never forgotten and that every person matters.
Every person matters when it comes to The Association of Former Students, too, he said.
As former students work together, both in raising funds for Texas A&M and in living a life guided by core values, Texas A&M is strengthened, he said. Together, Aggies can change the world.
“And it’s never too early to set a precedent for our kids,” he said.
Cooper and his wife, Kimberley, have two daughters, Alexis ’12 and Shelby ’13. As a graduation gift, they made Endowed Century Club donations in their daughters’ names.
“My wife and I thought of all the blessings we have and they have and thought the greatest gift we could give them would be a gift that would give back,” he said.
“We were right,” he said. “I’ve never seen them cry so hard.”
Gail R. and Sam R.
Craig ’78
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Houston, TX
Gail ’78 and Sam ’78 Craig believe being a part of the Aggie Network has made a profound impact on their lives, both personally and professionally, resulting in many lifelong friends and business relationships.
They fondly remember meeting their freshman year and experiencing all of Aggie student life together, and they say Texas A&M gave them “so much more than just a degree.”
Because they understand the need for financial assistance that many Aggie students experience during their time at A&M, they were inspired to establish an Endowed Century Club fund.
Glenn D.
Hart ’78
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Houston, TX
Glenn D. Hart ’78 is President of Houston-based Laredo Energy. He served as President and CEO of Michael Petroleum Corporation for 19 years until the sale of the company in 2001. He is also the founder and Chairman of Arena Ventures and founder of Houston’s current professional hockey team, the Aeros. Glenn graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Petroleum Engineering and was a member of the Corps of Cadets. He is currently serving on the Executive Committee of Texas A&M University’s Twelfth Man Foundation and the Chancellor’s Century Council.
Texas A&M has been part of my life since I was born. My dad is Class of ’50 and he and my mom instilled a love for A&M that continues to grow now that my two oldest children are current A&M students. I want others to have the blessing of the lifetime of joy being an Aggie can bring.
Sharon R. and Keith D.
Manning ’78
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Bryan, TX
Keith graduated from Texas A&M in 1978 with a BBA and went on to complete his executive program from Duke University. He became an executive and board member with Zachry Group where he worked for 41 years before retiring. Keith was recognized by the National Academy of Construction and was on the executive board of ECC. In retirement, Keith participates with the 12th Man Foundation through their Champion’s Council, and he and Sharon are active with St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Sharon was a successful real estate agent in San Antonio, TX, for many years. The couple have two Aggie children, Kyle and Katelyn, who are both married to Aggies. They have six grandchildren.