Jeanne A. ’81 and David J.
Pitts ’81
direct link to this listing
Midland, TX
David Pitts graduated from Texas A&M in 1981 with a degree in petroleum engineering. His wife, Jeanne, also went to A&M and studied industrial engineering.
The sense of pride and fellowship of being an Aggie are part of their appreciation for all that A&M did to prepare them for their careers.
At home, Pitts led worship in his church for eight years and has coached youth sports in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and golf. In his professional life, Pitts has been vice president at Pitts Energy Co. in Midland, Texas since 1984. Their three children are all Aggies: Jennifer Kaspar ’11, Nicholas Pitts ’15, and Sara Pitts ’17.
Mary and William W.
Tyler ’81
direct link to this listing
Wichita, KS
Texas A&M’s spirit and traditions were what drew William Walter Tyler to Texas A&M in 1977. His favorite of all the traditions is the Aggie Ring because it embodies what A&M is all about. Tyler graduated in 1981 with a degree in safety engineering and is Senior Vice President of Safety and Health at Georgia-Pacific Corp. Tyler and his wife say that A&M has been a major part of the blessings in their lives. They hope their gift will provide others with opportunities similar to what they have been blessed with.
Rob Q.
Carruthers ’82
direct link to this listing
Austin, TX
In Memory of Lt. Col. George Carruthers
After attending Tyler Junior College, George Carruthers joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served in World War II as a bombardier aboard the B-17 Flying Fortress. Shot down and captured in France, he spent 22 months in a German POW camp. Afterwards, he served in the Strategic Air Command, served in Vietnam, and then later joined the Military Airlift Command flying the C-141. After 30 years of service, he retired from the U.S. Air Force and returned to Texas. He is married to the former Marilyn Gaddis and has one son, Rob Carruthers ’82.
William G.
Earnheart ’82
direct link to this listing
Chesterfield, MO
Earnheart is the Electrical Controls Manager for Research and Development with Cooper Tire & Rubber Company since 1990. Previously, he served as a project engineer and as senior project engineer for a plant start up in Tupelo, Mississippi and holds a number of tire assembly equipment patents. Earnheart earned his electrical engineering degree from Texas A&M University and was a master’s candidate at GMI Engineering and Management Institute.
Patty Dee and Douglas L.
Groves ’82
direct link to this listing
Austin, TX
Douglas L. Groves is the President and Owner of Capitol City Insurance in Austin, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1982 with a degree in Finance.
I admire the quality of graduates that Texas A&M producing today. The self confidence that Texas A&M produces in young people is unique. Graduates have a determination and willingness to get the job done.
John and Patricia DeWare
Monger ’82
direct link to this listing
Colleyville, TX
Patricia DeWare Head ’82 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in management. With her Endowed Diamond Century Club gift, Patricia wanted to recognize two very special Aggies, Charles Allen DeWare, Sr. ’09 and Charles Allen DeWare, Jr. ’37. Charles Sr. lettered in football as well as in baseball. Charles was President of The Association of Former Students and was a founding member of the “T” Association. Charles Jr. lettered in football and was named All Southwest Conference Center. The DeWares’ were the first father/son lettermen, football captains and All Conference Football recipients.
Jennifer and Kenneth Wade
Nowlin ’82
direct link to this listing
Hillsboro, TX
Kenneth “Kennie” Nowlin ’82 graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in agricultural economics. As a third generation Aggie, Nowlin was no stranger to the rich history and traditions of the university and he learned the meaning of the Aggie Spirit at a very young age.
From Texas A&M, he began a long standing career in the banking industry. Nowlin joined Citizens National Bank in 1989 and remained with the institution for almost three decades. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President/CLO and acts as a board member.
Nowlin and his wife, Jennifer, have continued their Aggie legacy in a multitude of ways. One of their children, Anne Elizabeth, better known as “Liza,” is a member of the Class of 2010. The couple are also highly involved in the Hill County A&M Club and are heritage members of the Texas A&M Legacy Society. In the spirit of wanting to help future students and continue their service to the Aggie family, Jennifer and Kennie elected to become members of the Endowed Century Club.
Denise and Nolan A.
O'Neal ’82
direct link to this listing
Bellaire, TX
Nolan O’ Neal graduated from Texas A&M in 1982 with a chemical engineering degree. He then received his Master from Tulane University. Upon graduation he took a job with Exxon and has since held various technical and operations positions. He currently is an operation manager for Exxon Mobil Production Company’s U.S. West organization.
Laurie A. ’82 and Thomas J.
Saylak ’82
direct link to this listing
Scarsdale, NY
Tom Saylak is Senior Managing Director for Blackstone Real Estate Partners L.P. in New York. He was a Principal with Tramell Crow Ventures in Dallas and a commercial real estate broker with the Horne Co. in Houston. He is on the boards of Interstate Hotel Corp. and Cadillac-Fairview, Inc.
Laurie Saylak is on the board of United Way of Scarsdale-Edgemont. She was been active with the United Way, League of Women Voters and Dallas Museum of Art. She also worked as a Legal Assistant with the law firm of Vinson & Elkins in Houston and Dallas and as a reference assistant for the Harvard School Library.
David
Wesson ’82
direct link to this listing
Bryan, TX
David earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M in agricultural engineering. Later, in 2004, David earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University. David is the president and chief executive officer of GEODynamics. GEODynamics received Aggie 100 honors in 2006, 2012 and 2014. David's support to A&M goes beyond financial assistance, as he serves as an advisory council member for A&M’s Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, he serves as the chairman of the Aggie Angel Network.
Kamal
Ariss ’83
direct link to this listing
Houston, TX
Kamal graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology and went on to earn a master’s degree in Land Development in 1987. He is a founding father of the first chapter of Texas A&M’s Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Kamal is Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for JE Dunn South Central with offices located in Houston, Dallas, Austin and Oklahoma City. JE Dunn Construction, a national third generation family-owned company and leader in the construction industry, was founded in 1924 and is the 21st highest ranking firm in the nation with a volume of $2.5 billion in 2008. Kamal has managed the planning and construction of many large national projects in his 25 years of practice. Actively involved in his community, he serves on the boards of directors for the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance, The Oaks at Briargrove and the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council. Kamal is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Construction Owners Association of America, and CoreNet Global. A generous supporter of The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University, he is a member of the Houston A&M Club, Chancellor’s Century Council and the A&M PAC. Kamal served The Association of Former Students as a Representative at Large prior to his appointment on the Board. Kamal has two children, Conner and Maya.
The impact that Texas A&M has had on my life is enormous. The education I received and the friendships I developed are priceless. Over the past 20 years, I have encountered "Aggies" all over the world and have always experienced a strong bond and a level of instant camaraderie that is an envy to all non-Aggies. This, coupled with the long-lasting friendships that I developed at Texas A&M, has had a positive impact in my life socially and professionally. I hope this gift will enable others to have the same opportunities I had.
Colleen C. and Pat C.
Beaird ’83
direct link to this listing
Dallas, Texas
Pat Beaird graduated from Texas A&M University in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. In May of 1987, Pat co-founded Beaird Harris & Co., P.C., a CPA firm in Dallas, Texas. In May of 1996, he co-founded Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc., an investment advisory firm also in Dallas. The combined businesses currently employs 32 people in the Dallas area. Beaird Harris was recognized in Accounting Today’s list of “Best Accounting Firms to Work For in 2011,” ranking 24th in the United States. In 2008, 2009 and 2010, Beaird Harris was also recognized as one of “America’s Top CPA Firms” by CPA Wealth Provider Magazine. Pat's favorite tradition at Texas A&M is the 12th man, which he thinks symbolizes all that it means to be an Aggie! Everything about the 12th man points to loyalty and selfless service, two of the core values of our great University. It also symbolizes teamwork, a core value for success in today’s business world. Pat says it is as the saying goes - often imitated, never duplicated! Pat and his wife, Colleen, have three daughters, Morgan '11, Brooke and Rachel.
Texas A&M isn’t just a University, it’s like a worldwide family. The values I learned at Texas A&M are the same core values that form the heart and pulse of my business and my personal life, so the impact is huge.
Annette ’82 and Richard
Borkowski ’83
direct link to this listing
Southlake, TX
Annette and Richard studied geology at Texas A&M and met on geology field camp in 1981. What pushed Annette and Richard to go to A&M was the great reputation of the College of Geosciences. In giving an Endowed Century Club gift to Texas A&M, they want to enable future students to have a great Aggie experience. Annette and Richard work in the oil and gas industry in Texas and Annette says that her geology degree and Aggie contacts have been essential to her career. They have both received Texas Professional Geoscientist and AAPG Certified Petroleum Geologist awards. Annette is currently a division geophysicist and Richard is currently a consulting geologist.
Martha C. ’83 and Joseph H.
Dannenbaum III ’83
direct link to this listing
College Station, TX
Joe Dannenbaum graduated from Texas A&M University in 1983 with a degree in Engineering Technology and received a master’s degree in 2003 from Oklahoma State University. Joe was a graduate assistant and PhD student in Health and Human Performance at Oklahoma State University.
Martha Dannenbaum, MD, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Biology and received her MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. She attended the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center for her residency program in obstetrics and gynecology. She currently serves Texas A&M as the Director of the Student Health Services.