Evelyn K. and Ernest
Stephens, III ’79
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Dallas, TX
Ernest Stephens III calls his experience at Texas A&M the most challenging and enjoyable educational experience of his life. He graduated in 1979 with a degree in industrial distribution. Being an Aggie gave Stephens a greater appreciation for respect, integrity, and guidance. He says that his class benefitted from former students who have given back to A&M and he wanted to do the same.
Claudia and Roderick D.
Stepp ’59
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Fort Worth, TX
Rod Stepp served as CEO and President of M&M Manufacturing Company and as a Geophysicist for Pan American Petroleum. He has served his alma mater as a Past President of the Fort Worth A&M Club, Class Agent, Vice President of The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation Board.
Mortimer H.
Stewart ’31
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Mortimer Stewart retired from IBM in 1971 after a 39-year career as Manager of Field Engineering for Central and South America and the West Indies. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was active with the Boy Scouts of America. With his wife of 60 years, Mary Kent Stewart, he has traveled extensively throughout the world.
Mary Ann and Dale
Stice ’55
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Midland, TX
After graduating in 1955 from Texas A&M with a bachelors in marketing, Dale Stice joined the United Stated Air Force and served for three years. In 1958, Dale went to work in the family grocery business until 1963 when he decided to go to the University of Houston Law School. Upon graduation from law school, Dale held various positions with numerous companies in Midland.
Texas A&M gave me a good foundation on which to build my life on and establish many lifelong friendships. This gift allows me to show my appreciation by returning a small portion of what TAMU did for me. May the old Aggie Spirit continue to burn in our lives – Gig‘Em!
Amy W. ’83 and James R.
Stolarski ’83
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Annapolis, MD
Jim Stolarski graduated from Texas A&M in 1983 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance. Jim started with Accenture in September of 1984 and has more than 26 years experience in management consulting. For much of his career, Jim served the banking industry, leading initiatives ranging from large transformational change initiatives to merger integrations and strategy development. In 2002, Jim joined Accenture’s U.S. federal government business, where he currently leads the federal homeland security, justice and public safety business. Amy (Wolan) Stolarski graduated from Texas A&M in 1983 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting. After graduation, Amy went to work for KPMG Peat Marwick in Houston until 1991. Jim and Amy live in Annapolis, MD and have two children, Meagan and Steven.
Webster R.
Stone ’49
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Billings, MT
Since 1986, Webster Stone has been a worldwide geophysical consultant. Previously, he earned a Purple Heart with one star while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. During his 32-year career with Humble Oil/Esso Exploration Inc., he received a patent on a seismic recording technique and directed geophysical operations in the U.S., the Far East, Europe and Africa.
Hayes F.
Stripling ’46
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Big Spring, TX
Stripling served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 and later retired after operating Stripling Supply Company, Inc., a wholesale grocery business, for 29 years. He owns Stripling Land Company, Inc., South Mountain Water Company, Inc., and Land Sales and Investments, Inc. He is an active participant in the Traveling Aggies program and has been a Co-Class Agent for the Class of ’46.
Bob J.
Surovik ’58
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Abilene, TX
Bob Surovik graduated from Texas A&M with a B.B.A. degree in accounting and a J.D. degree from the University of Texas Law School. In 1963 he commenced his law practice in Abilene, Texas, where he is now President of McMahon, Surovik, Suttle, Buhrmann, Hicks, Gill & Cannon, P.C. Bob is a former president of the Abilene A&M Club, is a founding member of the Texas A&M Foundation’s Planned Giving Council, and served for six years on the Board of Directors for The Association of Former Students, having been President in 2001.
James C. ’74 and Debra Parchman
Swaim
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Fort Worth, TX
Jim graduated from Texas A&M in 1974 with a BBA in Accounting. He has been the Chief Financial Officer of several multi-national public and private companies and has also served on the Board of Directors of several public companies. He has held leadership positions in a number of charitable and professional organizations, including Hospice of El Paso, Community Hospice of Texas and Financial Executives International. Even though Debra received her MBA from SMU she is more Aggie than most Aggies!
Walter
Swank ’31
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Walter Swank retired as manager of the South Texas Division in 9177 following a 25-year career with Gifford-Hill American, Inc. He was discharged as a major after serving on Saipan and Okinawa during World War II. Swank was awarded the 1964 Engineer of the Year by the Victoria Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers.
Marjorie and Charles
Swearingen, Jr. ’58
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Georgetown, TX
Charles Swearingen served in the U.S. Air Force as a Radar/Electronics Technician from 1951 to 1855. After he earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering, he was a Communications Systems Design Engineer with the CIA, worked for Collins Radio Company, LTV Electosystems, and then for NASA in the Manned Spacelight Program. Margie and Charles owned and operated Kwik-Kopy Printing Franchises in Garland and Dallas from 1971-1984.
Kristin M. ’91 and Derek P.
Tatum ’91
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Houston, TX
Derek P. Tatum ’91 is a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for GlaxoSmithKline. He graduated from Nicholls State University in 1988 with a degree in Finance and also graduated from Texas A&M University in 1991 with a degree in Management. Derek was recently awarded the GSK 2002 Winner’s Circle, which is a top sales award.
His wife, Kristin M. Tatum ’91 is a Divisional Controller for Kinder Morgan Energy Partners. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 1991 with a degree in Accounting.
We attribute our success to the education and experiences we received at Texas A&M and feel it is important to share this success with The Association.
Carole and Van H.
Taylor ’71
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Bryan, TX
Van H. Taylor ’71 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and in 1975 received his master’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Van has worked for 32 years with the Southwestern Bell Company and is currently President of Network Services for the Southwest Region. He serves as a Board Member for The Association of Former Students, is on the College of Engineering Advisory Council and the OPAS Statewide Advisory Council.
Being an Aggie taught me the value of friendship, the importance of trust and hard work and the confidence to take on new challenges.
Clifford A.
Taylor, Jr. ’49
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Dallas, TX
Clifford Taylor served as Corporate President of the Clifford Taylor Company, Inc. and Trustee and Business Manager of the Ella C. McFadden Charitable Trust. He also served as an Advisory Director of the Texas A&M University Development Foundation, Chairman of the Texas A&M Liberal Arts Development Council and Director of The Aggie Club.
Jessica and Laurent C.
Therivel ’96
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Dallas, TX
Laurent Therivel ’96 double-majored in marketing and business administration at Texas A&M and went on to receive his MBA from Harvard Business School. His time at Texas A&M shaped his approach, beliefs, and philosophy for working with other people and gave him a sense of unity and purpose. He wants future students to have that same experience and to feel part of something special, as he did. Therivel understands that education is a combination of exposure to new ideas, beliefs, and opportunities, as well as knowledge, and that the university requires adequate resources to remain a place where students not only learn a skill, but also learn how to lead and treat each other with empathy and respect.
Therivel remembers earning his Corps Brass as a freshman in Corps of Cadets Company E-2 and how proud he felt that his team worked together to achieve this goal. He was regiment commander and also served as vice president in Student Government. Through those experiences and Aggie rituals like Silver Taps, the Aggie Honor Code, and Muster, Therivel learned how to inspire people to be a part of something bigger than themselves. This gave him the foundation to be successful in the Marine Corps, in business, and as a husband and father.