Vera and Hayden O.
Grona ’57
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San Antonio, TX
Hayden Grona founded Bexar Savings of San Antonio in 1966 and served as its chairman and CEO. He has served Texas A&M as the Past President of the San Antonio Club and Foundation, a part of the Executive Committee of The Aggie Club, and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Texas A&M College of Business Administration.
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.
Kathryn J.
Greenwade ’88
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Bryan, TX
Kathryn, a third-generation Aggie, joined The Association of Former Students team as Director of Human Resources in 1999 after leading the Former Student Career Services program in the Texas A&M Career Center. Since 2008, she has served as vice president, leading the teams responsible for communications on behalf of the organization and the production of Texas Aggie magazine, the AggieNews electronic newsletter, and AggieNetwork.com, in addition to the organization’s Human Resources team. She has held the Professional in Human Resources Certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute since 2000. Kathryn earned a BS in Journalism in 1988 and since returning to Aggieland in 1997 has given of her time to Texas A&M in many ways. She has served as a Corps of Cadets Academic Mentor to Company C-2 since April of 1998 and has twice been named Outstanding Academic Mentor. In 2000 she was named a Fish Camp Namesake.
Sue and Leon
Greenblum ’45
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San Antonio, TX
Leon Greenblum attended Texas A&M from 1941 to 1944. He then joined the United States Navy for two years prior to returning to Texas A&M to complete his bachelor's of science degree in Chemical Engineering. Leon then began his career as a Chemical Engineer and Sales Representative for Guggenheim Global Infrastructure Company, Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico. He then moved back to the United States to work as an Engineer for National Chemical Company in Dallas before owning his own company for 46 years, Mueblerias Mexico, SA, Nuevo Laredo in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Leon and Sue have three children, Richard Greenblum '77, Peter Greenblum '79, Nancy Greenblum Travis, as well as their grandchildren Russell Braun '12, and Courtney Greenblum '15.
When I arrived in College Station, I had recently moved to the United States from Mexico and spoke very little English. As an A&M student, I grew more confident over time and despite failing my first English class, learned my newly adopted language. In 1944 most of my classmates volunteered to serve in the military in support of World War II and I joined them. After completing two years in the submarine service in the Pacific I was released and offered American citizenship - and I proudly accepted. I returned to A&M to complete my classes and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. During my time at A&M I made the friends I would have and enjoy for the rest of my life. To this day it gives me great pride when a fellow Aggie recognizes my ring, which has happened in many places around the globe.
Nelda and Harry J.
Green Jr. ’52
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College Station, TX
Harry Green is retired after serving as The Association of Former Students’ first Field Director, Executive Director of The Aggie Club/12th Man Foundation, and Executive Vice President and Director of Marketing for First American Bank of Bryan. He was a Co-Class Agent and serves n the Executive Committee of the 12th Man Foundation. Nelda retired after a 30-year career assisting several Presidents and Chancellors of Texas A&M and the Texas A&M University System.
Pliny M.
Green ’25
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P.M. Green retired after 25 years with E.E. Farron Company, eight years with the City of Dallas Engineering Department, two years with Benham Engineering Company, and two years as City Engineer in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was an active member in the Dallas A&M Club, as well as the Technical Club of Dallas and Hella Temple Shrine.
Kim and Donald T.
Gray '87
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Scottsdale, AZ
For Donald and Kim Gray, It is important to give back to Texas A&M University because a large part of their success in life is attributable to lessons they learned in Aggieland.
After receiving his degree in petroleum engineering from A&M, Donald Gray embarked on a successful career in petroleum engineering, working with companies such as Voyager Energy, Anderson Exploration and Pinnacle Exploration before starting his own business, Peyto Exploration and Development Corp., in 1998. He said A&M taught him important leadership lessons that he used to build his business.
He said his fondest memories on campus include watching A&M beat UT, bonfire, Midnight Yell Practice, and graduating with his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering.
Jeff and Sally
Goudreau ’84
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Dallas, TX
Dr. Sally Hayward Goudreau graduated with honors from Texas A&M University in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. She was a member of the Chi Omega sorority while at Texas A&M. Sally currently specializes in caring for breast cancer patients at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Dr. Jeff Goudreau received his bachelor’s degree with honors in chemistry from Baylor University in 1982. He was the drum major of the Baylor marching band and is still an active musician, playing the clarinet, oboe and piano. Jeff has practiced internal medicine at Medical Specialists Associated in Dallas since 1987, with a special interest in adolescent and sports medicine.Both Sally and Jeff are active members of numerous local, state and national professional medical organizations. Sally serves as a Representative at Large for The Association of Former Students Leadership Council and chaired the Outstanding International Alumnus Selection Committee. The Goudreaus are also members of the 12th Man Foundation. This year Sally completed her fi rst marathon and Jeff completed an Ironman.In addition to their support of Texas A&M, Sally and Jeff have funded multiple educational endowed scholarships, including scholarships at Baylor University, The University of Notre Dame and Baldwin Wallace College. The Goudreaus also support Southern Methodist University, The University of Mississippi, Chaminade University, The University of San Diego, and the University of Texas Medical Branch.Sally and Jeff live in Dallas with their four children, Christina, Melanie '15, Alex and Savannah.
The excellent education I obtained from Texas A&M provided me with a solid foundation for medical school and subsequent practice. Education and philanthropy have become priorities to our family.
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Goodrich ’33
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Thomas Goodrich graduated from Texas A&M in 1933 where he was in the “Fightin Texas Aggie Band” and also served as head Yell Leader. Goodrich was commissioned an Army 2LT in 1935. Tommy traveled Wyoming in CCC Camps as a camp commander, and then transferred to the Army Air Corps in 1941. Goodrich served with distinction until his retirement in 1964.
Anna Cecilia
Gonzalez '81
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Austin, TX
Anna Cecilia Gonzalez '81 Endowed Century Club Fund
Frances and Rudolph V.
Gomez ’66
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Brownsville, TX
Rudy Gomez ’66 graduated from Texas A&M University in 1968 with bachelor’s degrees in architecture and architectural construction. In 1969, Rudy received his Certifi cate in Urban Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology. While attending Texas A&M University, Rudy was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets. For three years, Rudy was a part of Company D-2, transferring to Company H-2 his senior year.Rudy is an architect, planner and president of Gomez Mendez Saenz. He has been with GMS and its predecessor fi rms for 33 years. He has received many awards, including the 1988 Professional Services Industry of the Year Award, multiple awards from the Texas Society of Architects and various City of Brownsville Proclamations.In addition to his current responsibilities with GMS, Rudy is a 38-year member of both the American Institute of Architects and the Texas Society of Architects. Rudy was vice president of the Texas Society of Architects in 1992. Rudy was also part of the American Institute of Certifi ed Planners from 1976 to 2000, as well as a member of the Texas Industrial Building Code Council from 1996 to 2002.Rudy and his wife, Frances, reside in Brownsville, Texas and are parents to Roman ’87, Roan ’89 and Robynne ’00.
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.
Dona and Mike
Glynn ’75
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Plano, TX
Mike Glynn ’75 came to Texas A&M in the fall of 1971 at the urging of two of his cousins, Jim ’68 and Tom ’71 Glynn. Older by a few years, they would come home on breaks and entertain him with stories of the Corps of Cadets, tradition and Aggie Spirit. “They were a big influence on me,” Glynn said.
So, when he arrived in Aggieland, he had expectations of what was to come—but, his expectations didn’t come close to the whole impact that would come from being an Aggie.
At Texas A&M, Glynn said, he gained bold servant leadership experience in the Corps, enjoyed the uniting Spirit of Aggieland through traditions, and daily worked out the core values of the university. “In one way or another, each day, I call upon those skills in my everyday life,” he said.
“I wanted to stay in touch and give back to A&M for everything the school gave me,” he said, so, about five years after he graduated, he joined the Century Club. “I just gave the minimum,” he said. Five years later, he decided to increase his donation. Five years later he upped it again. The pattern was established unconsciously at first, “but at some point it dawned on me,” he said. He has increased his donation and donor level every five years all the way to the Endowed Century Club level.
“I’m blessed to be able to give back,” he said. “The thing about it is, when I write a check to A&M, I don’t even think about it. I freely do it. It’s a treat and a joy.”
A&M is the home to many of his most treasured memories. He remembers his first Muster. Held in G. Rollie, he can still hear the sharp tapping of the Ross Volunteers’ shoes. He holds tight to the memories of Corps activities and how it felt to wear his uniform. His son Michael ’97 and stepson Ryan ’01 both graduated from Texas A&M. Gynn even asked his wife, Dona, to marry him at the 2002 football game against Oklahoma by arranging for a plane to fly over Kyle Field fitted with a banner that proposed marriage.
Having the same seats for years next to Doug Otten ’65, Otten snuck confetti into the pockets of all of his seat neighbors.
She said ‘yes.’ The confetti flew.
Life connected to Texas A&M has been sweet. “It is truly special to be able to give back to the school I love,” he said.
Melbern G.
Glasscock ’59
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Houston, TX
Melbern G. Glasscock earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1959 and a master’s degree from Rice University in 1961. Upon completion of his master’s degree, Glasscock entered active duty with the U.S. Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and was later promoted to First Lieutenant. Glasscock began his career at Mobil Chemical Co. and later Texas Olefins Co. In 1980 Glasscock and his wife, Susie, founded Texas Aromatics, Inc., where he serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. Glasscock’s love of his university is evident by his establishment of the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research whose dedication is to foster and celebrate the humanities and its research among Texas A&M scholars and all academia.
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.
Gordon F. ’55 and Sharon
Gibson ’86
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Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, VA
Gordon Gibson graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and received his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. He began his career with Lockheed Martin where he held numerous technical and management positions. Currently, he is the Director of Configuration Development at the Fort Worth Division.
His daughter, Sharon Gibson graduated in 1987 with a B.S. degree at Texas A&M and earned her J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1992. Since 1998, she has been with Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP in Washington, D.C.
Kathleen M.
Gibson ’81
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Dallas, TX
Kathleen graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Economics and also attended school at Southern Methodist University in Oxford and in Russia. Kathleen joined Citi in November 2006 as Head of Citibank Texas Commercial and President Citibank Texas. She was named President of the Central Region, Commercial Banking, in 2007. Prior to joining Citi, Kathleen spent 25 years with Bank of America and its predecessor banks where she held various leadership roles in Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking and Asset Management. She ran the Southwest Strategies and North Texas Commercial businesses for Bank of America from 2003 to 2006 and served as President of Bank of America, Dallas during that time. From 2000 to 2003, she held various roles in Private Banking and Asset Management including Dallas Market Executive, Southwest Region President, National Trust Executive, and Asset Management Group Risk Executive. As Managing Director from 1998 until 2000, she was responsible for the Southwest Diversified Industries Group for Banc of America Securities. Kathleen had responsibility for Cross Border Structured Finance and Project Finance origination activities in the Western U.S. from 1991 until 1998. During the ten years prior to 1991, she held lending and management positions within the Corporate Bank with various assignments managing corporate clients in the Southwest, Midwest and West Coast regions. Kathleen is active in her community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Medical Center and the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Southwestern Medical Foundation and a member of the Board for the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations. A recipient of the Tyrus R.Timm Honor Registry Award, she serves on the Advisory Council for the Center for International Business Studies. Kathleen and her husband, Robert, have two daughters, Catherine and Sarah.
George G.
Gibson ’29
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Gibson received a bachelor degree in agriculture in 1929. He retired from USAID in 1965 after service in Washington, D.C., Pakistan and Ceylon. He earned a law degree at the University of Texas Law School in and was admitted into the Texas Bar in 1935. After he served as Director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, he joined USAID in 1957.