Betty and T.J.
Chapman ’47
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Austin, TX
J. (T.J.) Chapman ‘47 entered Texas A&M College in January 1943 prior to serving in the U.S. Navy where he received a commission from the USNR Midshipmen's School at Columbia University as ensign and served as a gunnery officer aboard the USS Vicksburg. After WWII, he returned to A&M and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He served as president of the Texas Association of Life Underwriters in 1964. He founded the Boon Chapman Company in 1961, and served as its president until his retirement in 2004.
I became an Aggie fan at age 14 listening to John Kimbrough and the rest of the 1939 National Champions team play Tulane in the Sugar Bowl. I was also influenced by a high school teacher, an Aggie, who was my role model. Being a farm boy I expected to have a career in the field of agriculture. Also, the Selective Service Act had just been put into effect and military service in the future seemed likely. If so, I wanted to be an officer. In addition to being a fan, A&M offered both of these possibilities so I never considered any other college.
Jo Ann and William G.
Caughlin ’49
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College Station, TX
William Caughlin is a self employed Geophysical Consultant since 1989. During his time as a U.S. Air Force Captain, he served as Electronics Officer in the Strategic Air Command. During his career he was the Senior Staff Geophysicist for Shell Oil and Vice President Exploration for Mosbacher Energy Company.
Linda and Michael B.
Cates ’79
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Manhattan, KS
Michael B. Cates is Commander of Veterinary Services Europe for the Veterinary Corps in the United States Army. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Veterinary Science and then received his DVM from Texas A&M University. Michael also received his MPH from the University of Texas Health Science Center. His wife Linda is a registered nurse and received her BSN from the University of Oklahoma.
Darlene and Boyce
Cates ’62
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Granbury, TX
Boyce Cates graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry in 1962. Following his Service as an Army Captain he then became a pilot for Delta airlines. During his career he received many distinguished awards ranging from Aviator Wings to the Purple Heart. Cates feels that it is his duty to give back to the University that he has such a long family history with.
Bill E.
Carter ’69
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Dallas, TX
Carter received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics in 1969 and was a distinguished military graduate as well as Student Body President. A Certified Financial Planner, he currently serves as President of Carter Advisory Services and Carter Financial Management. Carter is a Past President of The Association of Former Students and a Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Texas A&M University Foundation. Worth Magazine has named Carter numerous times as one of the Top 250 Financial Planners and he has also been named “Rising Star” of Texas by Texas Business Magazine.
Rob Q.
Carruthers ’82
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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.
John R.
Carmichael III ’73
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Plano, TX
John Carmichael is a Regional Partner for Trammell Crow Residential Company, Palo Alto, California and serves on the Policy Advisory Board for the U.C. Berkley Center for R/E and Urban Economics. After receiving an M.B.A. from the University of North Texas, he was regional manager for Brentwood Properties, then a partner in Chasewood Company and a regional partner for Crow-Western Company in Houston and Palo Alto.
Sue and Louis E.
Capt ’54
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Uvalde, TX
Louis E. Capt ’54 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s of science degree in agriculture. While a student, he served as commander of the Athletic Squadron in the Corps of Cadets and was a football letterman. He is a lifetime member of the Texas A&M Letterman’s Association and also serves as an advisory member of the Corps of Cadets Development Council. Louis and his wife, Sue, reside in Uvalde, Texas where he operates his company, LEC Investments, as well as numerous other business activities, community volunteerism and conservation efforts.
Attending Texas A&M, being in the Corps and having had the privilege of representing Texas A&M on Kyle Field are the most memorable days of my life. I want to help pass to others the many opportunities our great University has to offer.
Andrew J. ’91 and Dannielle J.
Cantrell ’93
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Cedar Park, TX
Andrew J. Cantrell ’91 graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.B.A. in business analysis with a directive in management information systems. Andrew is currently a Regional Manager for InterNetwork Experts, Inc. He is active in the Capital City A&M Club and has held office of Vice President of Programs in 1997-1998 and was Vice President of Scholarships in 1999-2000.
His wife, Dannielle J. Cantrell ’93 is a Residential Marketing Specialist with JB Goodwin Residential Corporation. She graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of arts in speech communications. She is also active with Capital City A&M Club and was President in 2000 as well as President of Capital City A&M Foundation in 2001.
We both feel that Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students were integral to our success both while attending college and after graduation. We both were fortunate to be awarded scholarships while at A&M, and both of our first jobs out of college were with organizations that had Texas A&M ties. We believe in the purpose of The Association and in the success that it fosters with its commitment to students and the University. Our Endowed allows us to support The Association by perpetuating their ability to provide scholarships to deserving students.
B. Keith
Byer ’85
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Moscow, Russia
B. Keith Byer ’85 is deputy managing partner of Deloitte & Touche in Moscow, Russia. Keith graduated from Texas A&M with a B.B.A. in accounting. Upon graduation, he joined Deloitte & Touche in Houston as an auditor. After a brief job change with Torch Energy Advisors, he returned to Deloitte & Touche and has been with the company since 1994. Keith is also a scholarship sponsor at Riesel High School for seniors bound for Texas A&M.
I have benefited greatly from the education I received at Texas A&M and my affiliation with the school has been a matter of pride since graduation. My ring has been recognized around the world, wherever I went from Bejing to Moscow. My father attended Texas A&M and instilled a love of the tradition and devotion that makes Texas A&M unique among universities.
Barbara Sue and Duke G.
Burnett ’60
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Wills Point, TX
Duke Burnett began his career with Phillips Petroleum, and after stints with White Shield O&G and Lear Petroleum Corporation, he established himself as an independent operator and consultant. He was founder and first President of Rockwall A&M Club and Treasurer of the Dallas A&M Club. Burnett and his wife, Sue, have also endowed a 12th Man Foundation Scholarship and a Presidential Endowed Scholarship.
Barbara
Burnaugh
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Grand Prairie, TX
Barbara Holmes Burnaugh is a retired educator who taught at Texas public schools for 33 years. Although she did not attend Texas A&M herself, she was able to experience the Aggie Spirit through her children, Michael ’83 and Marty ’87 Holmes, and her grandchildren, Hillary ’09 and Hannah ’14 Holmes. What Burnaugh appreciates most about Texas A&M is the big part it has played in the success of her children and grandchildren. Burnaugh is an active member of the Woods Methodist Church and of Grand Prairie Retired School Personnel.
James L.
Burkhart ’57
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Lubbock, TX
James Burkhart is Chairman of the Board of BRG Petroleum Corporation of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and previously served as president and CEO. He also held executive positions with Amoco Production Company, Cotton Petroleum Corporation, Santa Fe Natural Resources Corporation and Burkhart Petroleum Corporation.
Rita A. and Dannie O. '68
Burk
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Saint Louis, MO
Rita A. and Dannie O. Burk '68 Endowed Century Club Fund
Patricia J. and Richard P.
Buonauito ’69
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West Greenwich, R.I.
Richard P. Buonauito ’69 graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in entomology. During his time at A&M, Buonauito was consistently overtaken by the camaraderie and spirit shown by those around him. Through the friendships he forged and the guidance he sought out, Buonauito was able to delve deeper into his field of entomology and acquire invaluable knowledge that would further his professional career.
An appreciation of his time at Texas A&M as well as a calling to give back through philanthropic efforts prompted Richard and his wife, Patricia, to become Endowed Century Club members. Buonauito says, “As an Aggie, the A&M tradition is engrained in your spirit for life,” and thus he feels great pride in contributing back to a university that gave and taught him so much.
"By perseverance the snail reached the ark."
- Charles Spurgeon
James C.
Buck ’63
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Malone, NY
James Buck attended Purdue and Texas A&M before completing his bachelor’s degree at the State University of New York. He purchased the Plattsburg City Taxi, Inc. in 1974, then founded the Car Care Specialists Inc. as well as Superior Car Care Inc. He holds two patents for car wash equipment designs.
Janice M.
Buchanan ’85
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College Station, TX
Janice M. Buchanan is a financial advisor in College Station. She received her bachelor’s degree in 1985 in agricultural economics. She was attending a smaller college prior to attending A&M. Buchanan says she quickly understood that she wanted to “walk across the stage of an admirable, highly regarded higher education institution.”
Buchanan wished to exhibit her appreciation to Texas A&M. “Texas A&M opens doors for me on a daily basis,” she said, adding that she feels blessed every day because she will always be a part of the Aggie family
Timothy N.
Bryan ’72
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Bryan, TX
Timothy N. Bryan ’72 graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. Upon graduation, he joined Texas Commerce Bank, now J.P. Morgan Chase, in Houston, Texas. Mr. Bryan has held various management positions with Texas Commerce Bank, including President and CEO. He is currently Chairman of the Board and CEO of The First National Bank of Bryan in Bryan, Texas. In addition to his career accomplishments, Mr. Bryan has provided much service to his community.
Texas A&M is the reason our community is growing and prosperous. It provided me a great education, and I am most proud of its purpose, programs and service to our state. I wanted to give something back to the school I love so that it, in turn, will have resources to provide others what it has provided me.
R. Tom
Bruce ’49
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Denton, TX
R. Tom Bruce is a semi-retired CPA. He earned his accounting degree at Texas A&M and Sam Houston State and completed his course work toward an MBA at Texas A&M. Bruce had accounting experience with Arthur Anderson & Co. and various energy and real estate interests and was Financial Officer of SHWC , Inc., an Architect, Engineer & Planner firm.
Alison Neely
Brown ’90
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San Antonio, TX
Alison Neely Brown is a Corporate Officer and Director in the Accounting Department for San Antonio Steel Company in San Antonio, Texas. On the side, she is also property manager for Neely Interests. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Management and interned in Washington, D.C. for the Conservative Youth Foundation.