Jeffrey W.
Miller ’85
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Dallas, TX
Jeffrey Miller is the Managing Director in Corporate Finance for UBS AG, the successor of Dillon, Read & Co. Inc. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M in 1985 with degrees in petroleum engineering and accounting. Jeff was a varsity athlete in Track and Field. He is a member of the Dallas A&M Club and is a speaker for undergraduate programs at the Texas A&M Memorial Student Center.
Tracy and Bentley
Nettles ’85
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Wellborn, TX
Colonel Adrian B. “Bentley” Nettles earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Texas A&M University in 1985. He then obtained his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law. Colonel Nettles serves as the General Counsel for the Joint Force Headquarters Texas Army National Guard. He is the principal legal advisor to the Texas Adjutant General; his staff; subordinate commanders; and federal and state directorates within the Adjutant Generals Department, including but not limited to operational, military justice, administrative, civil, fiscal, environmental and contract law. He is the principal legal advisor for intelligent oversight, policy and regulation interpretation and assists with legislative affairs. Colonel Nettles is also the Designated Agency Ethics Official for the Texas National Guard. Bentley and his wife, Tracy, believed it was important to give back to Texas A&M through an Endowed Century Club gift to ensure that A&M continues to influence students around the world. Bentley and Tracy reside in Wellborn, Texas with their two children—Peter and Henry.
Shannon H. ’86 and P. Wayne
Roberts Jr. ’85
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Georgetown, TX
Wayne Roberts ’85 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analysis and Research (BANA). In December 1986, he received an MBA from Texas A&M and began his career in Technology Consulting. Wayne worked in the Austin Office of Accenture, as well as the Trammell Crow Company before joining Dell, Inc. to help start their Technology Consulting Practice. He currently serves as Director – Dell Professional Services where he is responsible for their Technology Consulting Practice in the Americas.
Shannon (formerly Harris) Roberts ’86 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science. In May 1991, she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Texas at Austin. Shannon worked as a Retail Pharmacist until 1997 and now enjoys being a full-time mom. She remains heavily involved in the Pharmacy field, having served as President of the UT Pharmacy Alumni Association, a member of the UT pharmacy Dean’s Advisory Council and recipient of the Leadership Circle Award from the UT College of Pharmacy.
To us, the tradition of Muster embodies all that it means to be an Aggie. If we are ever trying to explain A&M to someone else, we usually start there and they “get it”. Texas A&M has profoundly influenced who we are and continues to do so. It instilled or reinforced ideals that challenged us to live up to the expectation of being an Aggie – Honor, Duty, Stewardship, Integrity and Service to Others. We are eternally thankful for the lifelong memories and friends we have gained through A&M.
Janette P. ’83 and Benjamin B.
Stallings ’85
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The Woodlands, TX
Ben Stallings holds a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering and has been an Area Sales Engineer for Production Operators, Inc. since 1995. He was previously a technical advisor with Halliburton Co. in Oklahoma City.
Jan Pierce Stallings earned a BBA degree from Texas A&M and a MBA from the University of Oklahoma. She became a Business Process Consultant with Exxon Chemical in 1996 after having been an account systems engineer with IBM in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Oklahoma City.
Angela and Richard W.
Austin, Jr. ’86
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Chappell Hill, TX
Richard W. Austin, Jr. ’86 is President of Craig Sheffield & Austin, Inc. in Houston, Texas and has been with the company since he graduated. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction from Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Angela, currently reside in Chappell Hill, Texas.
I believe it is important to always remember where you have been, how you arrived at where you are in life, who helped you along the way and to provide the same opportunities for others that follow. Angela and I have been very blessed in our lives and Texas A&M has been a major part of our blessings and we are glad to be able to help provide others with similar opportunities.
Donna and Charles E.
Beard, Jr. ’86
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Oakton, VA
Charles earned his degree in Political Science in 1986 from Texas A&M University. Upon graduating Charles joined the United States Air Force as a Space and Missile Operations Officer. He then attended the University of Montana and earned his Masters in Business Administration. Charles has had a very successful career while employed with companies like KPMG, BearingPoint, Oliver Wymans, the Science Applications International, and is currently the Principal for Forensic Services of PWC, LLP. Donna and Charles have two children Caroline '15 and Charles III.
Robert P. and Juanita Baker
Felder ’86
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San Antonio, TX
Prior to earning her Doctorate in Education from Texas A&M University, Dr. Juanita Felder received a B.A. degree from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1965. She taught in the public elementary school at McGuire AFB, New Jersey and taught English as a Second Language at Urasoe-Son, Okinawa. She was employed as an education specialist with the Academy of Health Sciences at Fort Sam Houston.
Ann M. ’86 and Michael P.
Gallaway ’86
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Southlake, TX
Michael P. Gallaway ’86 graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Economics and in 1994 received his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin. Michael is currently working for Exxon-Mobil and is responsible for developing an energy demand outlook for North and South America. He has also developed macroeconomic planning bases, the hydrocarbon liquids supply forecast and worked as a research economist at the United States International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. His wife, Ann Gallaway ’86 graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Journalism.
We had been away from Texas and Texas A&M for a number of years. We returned with our young daughter to show her around, and the great memories returned, as well as the reminders of how much of a difference Texas A&M has made our lives. The biggest difference Texas A&M can make to the future is to develop leaders, researchers, and successful business professionals that are prepared to make an impact. Programs and activities supported by The Association are a fundamental part of accomplishing this goal.
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.
Cheri ’86 and Paul
Hinds ’86
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The Woodlands, TX
Cheri (Perkins) Hinds graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1987. Cheri held various social work positions within the health-community sector. Her greatest and longest tenure of an at-home mom has been the most rewarding. Paul Hinds graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering in 1987 and worked for several companies around the world in the oil industry. Paul and Cheri reside in The Woodlands, TX and have three Aggie children Meredith ’14 - Biomedical Engineering, Nathan ‘16 Chemical Engineering and Makaylee ‘ 19 Mechanical Engineering.
Seanette and Richard
Meserole ’86
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Richmond, TX
Richard Meserole is Vice President of Operations and General Manager for Fluor’s Houston Office. He is a native Texan from Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Ocean Engineering. Professionally, Richard has over 20 years of Fluor experience involving positions in Project Management and Construction on both domestic and international projects. He has experience with power, energy and chemical industries on and off-shore, and has lived and worked in Asia, the Middle East, and various domestic locations. Richard also has a strong track record of people development and community involvement, as demonstrated by his leadership of the Central Region Development Forum, his Executive Sponsorship for Growing Representation & Opportunity for Women program, his membership on the Board of Directors of Lamar Education Awards Foundation, and membership on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement. Richard’s wife, Seanette, is currently retired after many years of service as a librarian for T.L. Pink Elementary in Lamar Independent School District. Their two future Aggies, son Kyle and daughter Tyler, complete the family and keep Richard busy with additional activities including the Boy Scouts of America, band parents’ organization, and track meets.
Jennifer and Dan
Montgomery ’86
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Rockwall, TX
Daniel Montgomery graduated from Texas A&M in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. He is president and CEO of Fritz Industries, where he has worked since graduation.
Montgomery says that Texas A&M helped him learn to strive for and accomplish goals that seemed out of his reach and that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. In giving back to Texas A&M, Montgomery wants others to have the same opportunities that he did and to make a difference in their lives.
Stephanie and James B.
Russ ’86
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Houston, TX
Jim Russ graduated from Texas A&M University in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in building construction. Upon graduation, Jim worked as a sales engineer at Stabilized Materials Co. for six years. From 1993 to 1998, he was a project manager for Brazos River Constructors Inc. In 1998, Jim joined the now-75-year-old family civil engineering firm Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates. As principal, he is responsible for overseeing and assisting with the management of the survey, construction observation, information technology, administrative and accounting departments, and managing all of the offi ce facilities and resources. In addition, he co-manages the fi rm’s other disciplines and the day-to-day overall operations with his business partner.Jim is currently a lifetime member of the 100 Club and the Coastal Conservation Association. He is serving his second year as an associate board member of the Houston Contractors Association and is a board member of the Greater 288 Partnership, a local advocacy group organized to seek out and promote regional mobility solutions in the Brazoria County region.Before joining the family engineering firm, Stephanie Russ worked as a legal consultant for the Houston based law firm of Schwartz, Page and Harding for 12 years. For over 11 years now, Stephanie has worked for Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates as a bond issue specialist, assisting with the preparation of financial bond issues for real estate developers and municipal utility districts.Jim and Stephanie live in Houston. Their daughter, Alexa, recently finished her first semester of college in Aggieland.
Jeffrey C.
Zaruba ’86
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Katy, TX
Jeffrey C. Zaruba ’86 is Vice President, Accounting & Finance for Hydro Gulf of Mexico, L.L.C. in Houston, Texas. Jeff graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Upon graduation, he was employed with Ernst & Young LLP and Cliffs Drilling Company. He is a member of the Houston A&M Club and Katy Area A&M Club, serving as former club director.
The education I received from Texas A&M University in combination with the work ethic instilled in me by my parents and God’s blessings made this gift possible. It has always been a goal of mine to share any financial success I was fortunate to achieve with Texas A&M and future students of this great university.