Kathryn A. ’81 and Robert D.
Denton ’80
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Doha, Qatar
Robby Denton ’80 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Since 1980, he has been employed with first Exxon and then ExxonMobil. Kathy Denton ’81 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Food Science Technology. They have lived in Houston and Midland, Texas; Buffalo, New York; and Green River, Wyoming while in the United States. They have lived overseas in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well as currently living in Doha not far from the new TAMUQ campus in Education City.
Our success in our lives so far is due in part to the quality education we received at Texas A&M. This is our way of saying thank you by giving something back to the university.
Pamela D. ’80 and Joseph C.
Elliott ’80
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Katy, TX
Jody Elliott ’80, graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently a Project Director with Occidental Oil and Gas and has previously held numerous engineering and management positions with Shell Oil Company and Altura Energy Ltd. His wife, Pam Elliott ’80, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Administration.
We both feel that our experiences at Texas A&M and with the Aggie Network have had a tremendous impact on our lives and careers. Why would you want to go anywhere but the number one university? (Whoop!) We want to give back to the school that gave so much to us.
John M.
Hiller ’80
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Springfield, VA
John Hiller was a Development Staff member at Lockheed Martin Energy Systems since 1988. Previously, he was a research chemist and principal scientist with Celanese Chemical Co. and Westinghouse Hanford Co. He received the Department of Energy Award of Excellence for significant contributions to the nuclear weapons program and has authored some 50 publications and patent applications. He earned his Ph. D. in chemistry from Texas A&M University after completing double major at Northern Illinois University.
Barbara ’82 and Pat
Kasper ’80
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College Station, TX
Barbara Kasper ’82 earned a bachelor’s degree in health education. After seven years in the banking industry, she joined The Association of Former Students’ team in 1989. She started as director of annual giving and today leads The Association’s development operations, including the Endowed Century Club, Aggie Ring Scholarships and capital giving. She also coordinates fundraising for the enhancements to the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, an effort that has raised more than $16.8 million to date. She is active in the Brazos County A&M Club and Brazos County Aggie Moms, and in 1998 she was honored as a Fish Camp namesake. Pat Kasper ’80 received his bachelor’s degree in engineering technology. He began his career in the oil industry before joining Bryan Texas Utilities in 1986. He retired in 2009 as division manager of electric transmission, managing the 24-hour dispatch center, 21 substations and 120 miles of transmission lines. He continues to work as a consultant and on special projects. His volunteer service has included 4-H, his church, The Association of Former Students and the Brazos County A&M Club.
Pat and Barbara have a son, Kyle ’11, and a daughter, Jennifer ’14.
Our favorite tradition is Aggie Muster—“Once an Aggie,always an Aggie.” It is comforting to know every Aggie is remembered by their comrades and they will answer “Here” when we can no longer answer for ourselves. Another is the Corps of Cadets. Although we have always had tremendous respect and appreciation for the Corps, it was enhanced the last four years by our son’s experience and growth. The traditions and camaraderie are unmatched. Stepoff, March-in, Final Review—all stir tremendous pride and emotion toward Texas A&M.
Scott M.
Kleberg ’80
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Fort Worth, TX
Scott is the Chief Investment Officer of Bluestem Partners, LP, a diversified family investment partnership. He is also Principal and Co-Manager of CA Partners LLC, a registered investment advisor managing a fund of hedge funds for several family office groups. He is the Founding Principal of Private Equity Partners, a private equity investment firm, founded in 1996. Scott graduated from Texas A&M University in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in Range Science. He later graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Business with a master’s degree in Management. From 1990 to 1996, Scott was an investment analyst, portfolio manager and vice president for Luther King Capital Management, an independent investment counseling firm with in excess of $6 billion under management. Prior to that, he was employed in various managerial capacities by King Ranch, Inc. In addition to serving on numerous corporate boards, Scott has volunteered his time with several non-profit organizations through the years, serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the Board of Directors of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth, the Board of Visitors of the Amon Carter Museum, the Board of Trustees for Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania and also The Association of Former Students Board of Directors. He has also served as a trustee, committee chair and president of the board of trustees for the Fort Worth Country Day School.
Lisa C. and Stephen P.
Korkmas ’80
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Spring, TX
After receiving his Bachelor's in Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University in May of 1980, Stephen began a 20 year career with Fina Oil & Chemical Company (Total Petrochemicals) in Dallas. Stephen held a variety of management positions in the areas of accounting, logistics, corporate planning, and raw material procurement to name a few. Stephen left Fina in 2000 and joined Triadas (a third party logistics company) as its Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Then in 2002, he joined Southern Garrett, LLC (a methanol distribution company) as its COO & CFO. He and the President sold their majority interest in the company to Southern Chemical Company in July of 2007. Since 2009, he has held the position of COO & CFO of Ethylene Strategies Management, Inc. (a consulting company). Lisa and Stephen have continued to prioritize their support of Texas A&M University through not only their Endowed Century Club membership but also their Endowed 12th Man Foundation membership as well.
Lisa and Stephen were married in 1984 and have 2 children, Andrew and Alexandra '16.
Ray V.
Miles ’80
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Cedar Hill, TX
Ray V. Miles graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial distribution in 1980. Upon graduation, Ray went to work for Reliance Electric as a senior sales engineer. In 1989, he went to work for DSM Engineering Plastics as their regional sales manager. Currently, Ray is over internet and technical sales at Boedeker Plastics Inc. Ray has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a Scoutmaster for 15 years and a Cubmaster for 6 years as well as the Big Brothers/Big Sisters for 3 years. Ray and his wife Shari reside in Cedar Hill, Texas and have four children, David ’08, Will, Patricia and Caitlin.
George G.
Miller, Sr. M.D. ’80
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Houston, TX
George G. Miller, Sr. M.D. ’80 graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Zoology and then attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston where he received his M.D. in 1984. He also received the Joe G. Wood Ph.D. award in 1992 for Excellence in Medicine and the award for Doctor of the Year in 1993. He currently is a Cardiologist for the Heart and Vascular Association of Houston.
Being an Aggie is more than a degree which allowed for the achievement of further life goals, but the answering of a calling which binds me to others. The connection that we make with each other is amazing. It makes us believe in the best of each other; to find hope and affirmation in our fellow Aggies. We are not cynical, negative or petulant but hopeful and eager to address life’s challenges because we believe in each other’s potential. I want to do anything that will promote this experience for others.
Penny Lynn
Prater ’80
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San Ramon, CA
Upon completion of Bachelor of Science degrees in both Chemistry and Biology at Lamar University, Penny Prater received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1980. She then received a Master of Business Administration and a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1986 from Texas Tech University, In 1991 she received a Master of Laws from George Washington University School of Law. Penny has practiced as a patent examiner, attorney and counsel since 1988 and is currently a senior counsel for Chevron Corporation in San Ramon, California. Penny serves on the advisory board of the College of Arts and Sciences at Lamar University and participates in Chevron sponsored activities at Texas A&M.
Lynette and David Keith
Barker ’81
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Houston, TX
Dave Barker earned a B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering. During his 20 years with Marathon Oil Company, he has held numerous Engineering and Supervisory positions in Casper & Cody, Wyoming, and Midland, Texas. Lynette Barker is also a Marathon Oil employee.
Faye and John M.
Blackshear ’81
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Seabrook, TX
Murray Blackshear ’81 is President of the Texas HMO, known as Texas HealthSpring in Seabrook, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Management and in 2000 was part of a new start up healthcare company that currently owns and manages HMO’s in Nashville, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama and Houston, Texas.
Texas A&M has always been a part of my life. Growing up with a dad that went to Texas A&M meant many trips to Aggieland to see football games, bonfire, midnight yell practice or any other excuse he could come up with for us to pile into the car and head to College Station. I could not have imagined going to any other school.
Vickie ’82 and David
Bolen ’81
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Sugar Land, TX
David Bolen earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas A&M University with cum laude honors, and he later graduated from the University of Houston Law School. While attending Texas A&M, Vickie Bolen’s focus was in pre-medicine and she later graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology. David is currently employed with ExxonMobil as a Tax Attorney. Aggieland holds a special place in the hearts of David and Vickie as this is where they met and established life-long friendships. Vickie and David wanted to give back to the university since, “Texas A&M’s spirit and principles are something we believe in and want to support. A&M gave us such a great start in life!” Vickie and David have three children: Elizabeth, Carrie and Matthew ’16.
Cydney C.
Donnell ’81
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New York City, NY
Cydney C. Donnell ’81 is the Managing Director for European Investors, Inc. in New York City and manages more than $2.8 billion in real estate securities on behalf of U.S. pension funds, foundations, endowments and high net worth clients. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Finance and received an MBA from Southern Methodist University. She served as a board member of The Association of Former Students as well as a member of the New York City A&M Club and Aggies on Wall Street.
I have lived the last 18 years in NY and frankly was less in touch with campus news than Texas residents. Slowly my orbit began to include current students, through the Wayne Stark Program and Aggies on Wall Street. Subsequently lecturing on campus I was struck by the commitment of the professors and the eagerness of the students. I have been reminded how wonderful the Aggie experience can be. Nothing can replace that sense of belonging to a group with such strong values.
Sarah and James M.
Fanning ’81
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Kingwood, TX
Mark graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1981. Following his education he has worked for Mobil Oil, Juniper Energy, Herr McGee/Anadarko and currently works for Energy XXI as a Reservoir Engineer Advisor. Sarah and Mark want to give back to the institution that has impacted the shaping of his thinking, analytical skills, and character.
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.
Susan M.
Gulig ’81
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Phoenix, AZ
After earning her B.B.A. from Texas A&M University, Gulig began a 19-year career with Atlantic Richfield Company. She worked as a financial manager in three divisions and at the corporate headquarters. She earned her M.B.A. from UCLA and is a Certified National Auditor and Certified Public Accountant. She also serves the Texas A&M Foundation as the Director of Development for the College of Education.
W. Kevin
Keller ’81
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Houston, TX
W. Kevin Keller is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas School of Business in Houston, Texas. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering, and received the Robert L. Whiting Outstanding Senior in Petroleum Engineering Award. He also attended the Harvard Business School, earning a Master’s degree in Business Administration with Honors. Kevin has served on the Development Council for Texas A&M University’s Center for Teaching Excellence since 2000.
Lisa ’81 and Mathew
Lawrence ’81
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Matthew Lawrence graduated in 1981 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He went to work for Exxon Mobil after graduation and is the mechanical manager at Exxon’s Baytown complex. Lawrence served on the Board of Directors for United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County from 2013 to 2016.
Lisa Lawrence also graduated in 1981, earning her bachelor’s in chemical engineering. She worked at Chevron Chemical from 1981 to 1997 and then at Westlake Chemical until 2004. She has been the president of Humble Area Aggie Moms since 2014.
Their daughter, Michelle, graduated in 2016.
Cynthia and Ronald L.
Maulsby ’81
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Lake Oswego, OR
Cindy M. Rogers Maulsby graduated summa cum laude with a BBA degree in Accounting. She began her career at Arthur Anderson & Co. in San Antonio where she earned her CPA and advanced to Audit Manager then joined Harte-Hanks Communications, Inc. where she held numerous management positions. Ronald Maulsby retired as the Oregon District Human Resources Manager after a 31-year career at United Parcel Service.