Jewell and Ray K.
Easley ’21
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After graduation, Ray Easley had a successful career in the U.S. Army serving in both World Wars as an artillery officer and Chief of Personnel and Training. He was a chemical engineer for Union Carbide Corp. and developed Prestone Anti-freeze. Easley was a co-author of Living Chemistry, which was used by students for 20 years and in many states, and was an administrator for the Denver Public School System.
William G.
Earnheart ’82
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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.
Beverly and Charles L.
Dyer ’63
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College Station, TX
Charles L. Dyer ’63 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of arts in accounting. After graduation, he worked for Amoco for two years and then joined ExxonMobil where he worked for 35 years and retired in 2000. In 1967, Charles became a Charter member of the Southwest Houston A&M Club and is currently a member of the Quarterback and Brazos County A&M Clubs.
Born in Bryan, I am a homegrown Aggie. I developed a devotion and desire to attend A&M at an early age. The Aggie traditions, education and love for our country by the student body cannot be equaled anywhere – bar none. Beverly and I were married while I was enrolled as a senior at Texas A&M, and we fully understand the difficulty in balancing class and work responsibilities while making ends meet. We hope that our commitment, through scholarships by The Association, will help the average student alleviate some of these financial demands and lead them to graduation and a successful career.
Roy L.
Dye, Jr. ’39
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Houston, TX
Roy Dye retired from Sears Roebuck and Company as General Manager of the Gulf Coast Area of Texas in 1981 after 34 years handling management assignments throughout the Southwest. He served Texas A&M as a Class Agent for five years, and served on Alumni Council for the Texas A&M Research Foundation and the Development Council for Texas A&M College of Agriculture.
Diana Ramirez Dunn '82 and Mark A.
Dunn '82
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The Woodlands, TX
Diana ’82 and Mark ’82 share a class year, major, and love for Texas A&M. It was the combination of all three of these commonalities that brought the couple together for the first time during their sophomore year at Texas A&M. Both pursuing degrees in civil engineering, they met while attending a class in the Zachry building.
Diana and Mark love the camaraderie they found while on campus and continue to find after leaving. Through continued companionship with other former students, Mark and Diana were witness to the impact of donating to Texas A&M and were inspired to give back in a similar way. The idea of giving back, as well as the values held at the core of Texas A&M, prompted the couple to become donors to the Endowed Century Club.
Diana and Mark are now both retired registered professional engineers and have been able to delve further into connections with fellow Aggies. Through Mark’s 33 year career at Chevron, the two have traveled all over the world, meeting fellow Aggies and pursuing the same camaraderie that was so prevalent when they were on campus.
The couple now lives in The Woodlands, Texas, and are very proud parents of Jeff ’13 and Michelle, a 2017 graduate of UT.
Anne and David D.
Dunlap ’83
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The Woodlands, TX
David D. Dunlap ’83 is international division president of BJ Services Company in Houston, Texas. David graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering. Since graduation, he has been employed with BJ Services Company leading in various engineering and management positions. He is a member of the Texas A&M Petroleum Engineering Industry Board.
My favorite tradition is the Aggie Ring. It represents an accomplishment, a character, and a pride. Wherever I travel throughout the world, when I see someone wearing an Aggie Ring, I know that I have a new friend.
Hieu Tri
Du ’92
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Plano, TX
Hieu Tri Du ’92 is a design engineer for AMI Semiconductor in Plano, Texas. Hieu graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering. Upon graduation, he held several engineering positions with Texas Instruments. Hieu received the TI HEIF Recognition Award as well as the Dallas B.E.S.T. Volunteer of the Year Award.
I have met fellow Aggies in all places and instantly we would talk like old friends. It can occur at work, shopping, playing golf, snorkeling in Belize, or even while walking around New Orleans. Aggies are my big extended family.
Wilma and John K.
Drisdale ’51
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Oklahoma City, OK
John Drisdale is president and principal owner of JKD Inc., the Austin petroleum management consulting firm he founded in 1982. In a 22-year career with Texaco, Inc., he became assistant manager of the Houston Division and then executive vice president-operations for Grace Petroleum Corporation.
Natalie and Gary L.
Doucette ’88
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Bryan, TX
Gary Doucette ’88 graduated from Texas A&M University with two degrees, a bachelor of business administration in accounting and a bachelor of science in construction science. Upon graduation, Gary went to work for Bill Marcoma ’78 with The Cadence Group and from there; he went to work for Tim Kelly with MRMC. Gary said he learned a lot from both companies and while Tim Kelly did not graduate from Texas a&M, you would not have known it because of his high regard for this institution. Gary also said, “Both gentlemen hired me because I was a graduate of Texas A&M. The experience I received from those two jobs and God’s direction in my life afforded me the knowledge and ability to form my own business, All Phase Contracting, Inc. in 1991.” Gary and his wife Natalie reside in Bryan. They have four children, Chase, Parker, Jake and Brooke Marguerite.
J. Rick
Dornhoefer ’71
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Houston, TX
In honor of his father, W.A. Dornhoefer
Dornhoefer is the President and Co-Founder of The MergePros Group investment banking consulting firm specializing in merger/acquisition transactions. He also served as Managing principal of Oak Ridge Investment Co., an investment and advisory firm for emerging companies. Dornhoefer served Texas A&M was The Association of Former Students Councilman-at-Large and a member of the Houston A&M Club and The Aggie Club.
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.
George W.
Doering ’58
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Greeley, CO
George Doering served as President and CEO of ConAgra, Inc. After starting out as a self employed consulting entomologist, he spent several years with Monsanto Chemical Co. Doerling is Founder and President of Balcom Chemicals, Inc. and President of United Agri Products.
Rodney L.
Dockery ’66
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Lindale, TX
Rodney Dockery is President and Founder of Heritage Printers & Publishes, Inc. a full service printing, publishing, and advertising company. This endowment is given in honor of his mentor, J.E. ‘Ol’ Army Lou’ Loupot ’32, owner of Loupot’s Bookstore at North Gate for nearly 60 years and a friend to thousands of Aggies throughout the years. Rod was one of Loupot’s many student employees.
Cheryl and David
Dinwoodie '81
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College Station, TX
Cheryl and David Dinwoodie '81 Endowed Century Club Fund
Kay and Mark J.
Dierlam, III ’61
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Montgomery, AL
Col. Mark Dierlam graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in electrical engineering and graduated summa cum laude from the Air Force School Systems and Logistics Management earning his master’s degree. After 26 years of service as a pilot for the Air Force and receiving numerous awards and decorations, he is now retired. He and his wife, Kay, serve Texas A&M students by establishing a four year $50,000 Rudder Corps Scholarship.
Donna and Gaston C. “Red”
Detweiler ’53
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Dallas, TX
Gaston C. “Red” Detweiler ’53 graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, he joined General Electric as a test engineer before joining the Army Signal Corps in 1954. Mr. Detweiler then joined Collins Radio Company in Dallas, where he remained until it was acquired by Rockwell International in 1970. During those years, he earned a Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Southern Methodist University. Mr. Detweiler also volunteers twice a week teaching literacy and is currently President of the Bonaventure Condominium Association.
Being an Aggie has literally made me the person that I am. It has had an impact on every aspect of my life. I am convinced that A&M is one of the finest universities in the country and will make a very positive influence on every student who attends. It is the best place for my contributions (with the possible exception of my church) that I can think of.
Anjana N. ’92 and Nayneshkumar S.
Desai ’88
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Doha, Qatar
Naynesh S. Desai ’88 is a facilities adviser in the Venture Planning & Development group of an ExxonMobil co-venture in Qatar. He graduated from Regional Engineering College in India with a bachelor’s of science degree and received a master’s degree from Wright State University in Ohio. He later received two master’s degrees from Texas A&M University in chemical and industrial engineering. Naynesh has contributed to a variety of studies and projects worldwide.
His wife, Anjana ’92, is a science and math faculty member in Qatar. She graduated from the University of Bombay in India with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science. She later received a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. Anjana has taught a variety of subjects over the years in India, USA, and Qatar.
We have been a century club member for some time and couldn’t think of a better way of contributing back to the University that has provided the foundation to our professional life. Our daughter was born while we were attending Texas A&M and hence it will always have a special feeling. The University gave us the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and attachments.