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.
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
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.
Kelly P. ’86 and Robert E.
Jordan ’85
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Flower Mound, TX
Bob Jordan ’85 is senior vice president enterprise spend management for Southwest Airlines. He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s of science degree in computer science and received his MBA in 1986. Bob has served 17 years with Southwest Airlines in various leadership positions.
His wife, Kelly ’86 graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s of arts degree in history. Kelly held various teaching positions through 1997, and has since been a homemaker.
As we began making college plans with our daughter this year, it became a time to remember all the great times we had while attending A&M, and how much of an impact A&M has had on our lives. From meeting each other in Sbisa to the values A&M instills in its students, our lives have been shaped by that time. Jobs on campus, scholarships, student loans, and the generosity of others helped us graduate, and we wanted to give just a little bit back.
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.
Sarah Anne and Mario M.
Coll III ’84
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The Woodlands, TX
Mario M. Coll III ’84 graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor of sciences in petroleum engineering. Upon graduation, he held various positions with numerous companies in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Coll also continued his executive education programs at Southern Methodist University, Rice University and the University of Pennsylvania. Mario is currently the Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Information Technology Services at Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
I love Texas A&M University and the Aggie Spirit. I want Texas A&M to continue to educate and develop future leaders.
LuAnn G.
Ervin ’84
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Waco, TX
LuAnn Ervin graduated from Texas A&M University with a Biomedical Science degree as well as earning her D.V.M. from the College of Veterinary Medicine. She began her career at the Animal Medical Clinic in Waco, Texas and has also worked for the All Care Animal Hospital in Waco. In 1996, she began working with the Texas Animal Medical Center and TAMC Mobile Practice. Ervin is a Veterinary Consultant for the Waco Police Department K-9 Division, Waco Animal Control, McLennan County Sherriff’s Office, and the Woodway Police Department.
Jeff and Sally
Goudreau ’84
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Dallas, TX
Dr. Sally Hayward Goudreau graduated with honors from Texas A&M University in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. She was a member of the Chi Omega sorority while at Texas A&M. Sally currently specializes in caring for breast cancer patients at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Dr. Jeff Goudreau received his bachelor’s degree with honors in chemistry from Baylor University in 1982. He was the drum major of the Baylor marching band and is still an active musician, playing the clarinet, oboe and piano. Jeff has practiced internal medicine at Medical Specialists Associated in Dallas since 1987, with a special interest in adolescent and sports medicine.Both Sally and Jeff are active members of numerous local, state and national professional medical organizations. Sally serves as a Representative at Large for The Association of Former Students Leadership Council and chaired the Outstanding International Alumnus Selection Committee. The Goudreaus are also members of the 12th Man Foundation. This year Sally completed her fi rst marathon and Jeff completed an Ironman.In addition to their support of Texas A&M, Sally and Jeff have funded multiple educational endowed scholarships, including scholarships at Baylor University, The University of Notre Dame and Baldwin Wallace College. The Goudreaus also support Southern Methodist University, The University of Mississippi, Chaminade University, The University of San Diego, and the University of Texas Medical Branch.Sally and Jeff live in Dallas with their four children, Christina, Melanie '15, Alex and Savannah.
The excellent education I obtained from Texas A&M provided me with a solid foundation for medical school and subsequent practice. Education and philanthropy have become priorities to our family.