Rhonda and Jeff A.
Miller ’88
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Houston, TX
Jeffrey Allen Miller had always wanted to be an Aggie. He received his Master of Business Administration from Mays Business School in 1988 and was the recipient of the Mays Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. Miller is also a member of the Dwight Look College of Engineering Advisory Council.
While at Texas A&M, Miller married his wife and started his eight-year career at Arthur Anderson. He is currently president of Halliburton. His best “new” memory of Texas A&M is watching his son, Sam Miller ’16, march in with the Corps of Cadets.
He is grateful to Texas A&M for helping him start his career and wants to give back and be an active part of the university.
Liz and Brad
Worsham ’88
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Oakton, VA
His senior year of high school, big news was delivered to him in an envelope.Brad Worsham ’88 had thought it a long shot, but there it was in writing. He got the scholarship. More than helpful, he said, “I would not have attended Texas A&M without it.” The gravity of the gift hit him immediately, he said—Someone’s generous gift changed the course of his life. He’s never been the same since. He worked hard in school, not just for himself, but because of the great opportunity provided to him. And very quickly after graduating, he resolved to do the same for someone else. Aggieland was so good to him, he said. Because of the quality education and relationships that Texas A&M provided, “I was set up to be successful,” he said. Worsham was part of a coop program where he was able to work for the CIA while still a student. That opportunity set him up to work full-time for the CIA, and helped provide the experience and contacts to build a new business. He thinks of an infl uential professor who inspired him and taught him to fl y an airplane. He thinks of the meaningful friendships strengthened through the bond of the Aggie Spirit.“I’m proud to be part of the Aggie community,” he said.“You know, I look at some of my peers and the way they view the occasional solicitation from their university,” he said. They look at it as a burden. He takes it as an honor. “That is the manifestation of it,” he said.“Texas A&M really is different from any other place,” he said. “It’s Yell Practice. It’s all of those things that are in some respects cliché, it’s those things that make us different. Seeing our traditions through the eyes of friends and my own children as they experience them for the first time reinforces how special they are.”It’s Texas A&M, he said.
Clare and John
Davis ’87
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Keller, TX
John Davis received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M, in 1987 and 1989, respectively. The university has always been a prominent part of his life, and although he is a first-generation Aggie, John always knew Texas A&M was the place for him. As a student, John particularly enjoyed attending home and away football games as well as Silver Taps ceremonies. From the memories he created on campus to the connections he now makes off campus, being an Aggie has always been a source of pride for John. “I feel a sense of pride when I see cars with Century Club stickers on them,” he said. “I feel that same sense of pride when I see another Aggie Ring or someone says ‘Gig ’em’ when I’m wearing my colors. That pride swells up and makes me feel so blessed to be an Aggie.” John’s wife, Clare, although not an Aggie herself, came to know what it meant to be one through her husband. She loved the university and was responsible for persuading a friend’s daughter to attend Texas A&M. The young woman served on Traditions Council as a student and she graduated in 2017. In May 2017, Clare lost a battle with breast cancer, but her legacy lives on. John established an Endowed Century Club gift in both of their names so that others could benefit from the Aggie legacy the two have created together.
Deborah Best
Hajovsky ’87
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San Angelo, TX
Deborah Hajovsky graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of science in zoology. She received the Outstanding Junior Award in the College of Science in 1986. Hajovsky then attended the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston where she also practiced her residency in OB/GYN. She has been a physician at the West Texas Medical Associates in San Angelo since 1997.
Deanne and Marty
Holmes ’87
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College Station, TX
Marty Holmes earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Texas A&M University in 1987. While a student at Texas A&M, Holmes was a member of the Corps of Cadets, a Ross Volunteer, yell leader and a recipient of the Buck Weirus Spirit Award. He served as a Class Agent for the Class of 1987 from 1992 to 1997, and in 2005 he was named a Fish Camp Namesake.After school, Marty worked fi rst for Granada Foods and then the Southwest Meat Association and the North American Meat Processors Association. He joined The Association staff in 2003 and currently leads The Association’s marketing, annual giving, campus programs, and former student programs, as well as the Distinguished Alumni Program. He volunteers with the Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts of American and is a deacon at Central Baptist Church.His family includes his wife Deanne, and two future Aggies, Wesley and Mason.
Christina L. ’89 and Donald P.
Lovingfoss ’87
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Santa Clarita, CA
Donald Lovingfoss is the President of Trinity Minerals, LP in California. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering.
Catherine L. Metzroth Riddle ’96 and Jeffery L.
Riddle ’87
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Richardson, TX
R. Michael
Smith ’87
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Azle, TX
R. Michael Smith has been a software engineering consultant with Anderson Consulting in Dallas since 1994. His experience includes designing and laying out production lines and developing process control systems, designing and implementing simulation software for the Space Division of the U.S. Air Force, and developing state of the art OSI communication for the U.S. Navy.
Cynthia L. ’87 and Tommy "Chip" L.
Twomey II ’87
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San Antonio, Texas
Chip graduated from Texas A&M with a BS degree in Agricultural Economics and a Masters degree in Land Economics and Real Estate. Chip is currently the Director of Property Taxes for Tesoro Companies, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. He started his career as a commercial real estate appraiser in Houston. A move to Alaska in the mid 90's exposed him to the ad valorem tax valuation field. Upon moving back to Texas, he spent 10 years with Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers in their state and local tax groups. Chip is a CMI, a designation from the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT). He has been an instructor at IPT's Personal Property Tax School for 10 years. Chip was a charter member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at Texas A&M.
Cindy graduated from Texas A&M summa cum laude with a BBA degree in Accounting. She started her career with KPMG and earned her CPA. She worked 9 years with Pool Oil Field Services in various positions as Manager of audit, Controller (Alaska Operations), and Assistant Treasurer. Her most rewarding time has been since she left the workforce doing volunteer work while raising Jared and Jacob, classes of '17 and '18.
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.