Cydney C.
Donnell ’81
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New York City, NY
Cydney C. Donnell ’81 is the Managing Director for European Investors, Inc. in New York City and manages more than $2.8 billion in real estate securities on behalf of U.S. pension funds, foundations, endowments and high net worth clients. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Finance and received an MBA from Southern Methodist University. She served as a board member of The Association of Former Students as well as a member of the New York City A&M Club and Aggies on Wall Street.
I have lived the last 18 years in NY and frankly was less in touch with campus news than Texas residents. Slowly my orbit began to include current students, through the Wayne Stark Program and Aggies on Wall Street. Subsequently lecturing on campus I was struck by the commitment of the professors and the eagerness of the students. I have been reminded how wonderful the Aggie experience can be. Nothing can replace that sense of belonging to a group with such strong values.
J. Rick
Dornhoefer ’71
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Houston, TX
In honor of his father, W.A. Dornhoefer
Dornhoefer is the President and Co-Founder of The MergePros Group investment banking consulting firm specializing in merger/acquisition transactions. He also served as Managing principal of Oak Ridge Investment Co., an investment and advisory firm for emerging companies. Dornhoefer served Texas A&M was The Association of Former Students Councilman-at-Large and a member of the Houston A&M Club and The Aggie Club.
Natalie and Gary L.
Doucette ’88
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Bryan, TX
Gary Doucette ’88 graduated from Texas A&M University with two degrees, a bachelor of business administration in accounting and a bachelor of science in construction science. Upon graduation, Gary went to work for Bill Marcoma ’78 with The Cadence Group and from there; he went to work for Tim Kelly with MRMC. Gary said he learned a lot from both companies and while Tim Kelly did not graduate from Texas a&M, you would not have known it because of his high regard for this institution. Gary also said, “Both gentlemen hired me because I was a graduate of Texas A&M. The experience I received from those two jobs and God’s direction in my life afforded me the knowledge and ability to form my own business, All Phase Contracting, Inc. in 1991.” Gary and his wife Natalie reside in Bryan. They have four children, Chase, Parker, Jake and Brooke Marguerite.
Wilma and John K.
Drisdale ’51
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Oklahoma City, OK
John Drisdale is president and principal owner of JKD Inc., the Austin petroleum management consulting firm he founded in 1982. In a 22-year career with Texaco, Inc., he became assistant manager of the Houston Division and then executive vice president-operations for Grace Petroleum Corporation.
Hieu Tri
Du ’92
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Plano, TX
Hieu Tri Du ’92 is a design engineer for AMI Semiconductor in Plano, Texas. Hieu graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering. Upon graduation, he held several engineering positions with Texas Instruments. Hieu received the TI HEIF Recognition Award as well as the Dallas B.E.S.T. Volunteer of the Year Award.
I have met fellow Aggies in all places and instantly we would talk like old friends. It can occur at work, shopping, playing golf, snorkeling in Belize, or even while walking around New Orleans. Aggies are my big extended family.
Anne and David D.
Dunlap ’83
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The Woodlands, TX
David D. Dunlap ’83 is international division president of BJ Services Company in Houston, Texas. David graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering. Since graduation, he has been employed with BJ Services Company leading in various engineering and management positions. He is a member of the Texas A&M Petroleum Engineering Industry Board.
My favorite tradition is the Aggie Ring. It represents an accomplishment, a character, and a pride. Wherever I travel throughout the world, when I see someone wearing an Aggie Ring, I know that I have a new friend.
Diana Ramirez Dunn '82 and Mark A.
Dunn '82
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The Woodlands, TX
Diana ’82 and Mark ’82 share a class year, major, and love for Texas A&M. It was the combination of all three of these commonalities that brought the couple together for the first time during their sophomore year at Texas A&M. Both pursuing degrees in civil engineering, they met while attending a class in the Zachry building.
Diana and Mark love the camaraderie they found while on campus and continue to find after leaving. Through continued companionship with other former students, Mark and Diana were witness to the impact of donating to Texas A&M and were inspired to give back in a similar way. The idea of giving back, as well as the values held at the core of Texas A&M, prompted the couple to become donors to the Endowed Century Club.
Diana and Mark are now both retired registered professional engineers and have been able to delve further into connections with fellow Aggies. Through Mark’s 33 year career at Chevron, the two have traveled all over the world, meeting fellow Aggies and pursuing the same camaraderie that was so prevalent when they were on campus.
The couple now lives in The Woodlands, Texas, and are very proud parents of Jeff ’13 and Michelle, a 2017 graduate of UT.
Roy L.
Dye, Jr. ’39
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Houston, TX
Roy Dye retired from Sears Roebuck and Company as General Manager of the Gulf Coast Area of Texas in 1981 after 34 years handling management assignments throughout the Southwest. He served Texas A&M as a Class Agent for five years, and served on Alumni Council for the Texas A&M Research Foundation and the Development Council for Texas A&M College of Agriculture.
Beverly and Charles L.
Dyer ’63
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College Station, TX
Charles L. Dyer ’63 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of arts in accounting. After graduation, he worked for Amoco for two years and then joined ExxonMobil where he worked for 35 years and retired in 2000. In 1967, Charles became a Charter member of the Southwest Houston A&M Club and is currently a member of the Quarterback and Brazos County A&M Clubs.
Born in Bryan, I am a homegrown Aggie. I developed a devotion and desire to attend A&M at an early age. The Aggie traditions, education and love for our country by the student body cannot be equaled anywhere – bar none. Beverly and I were married while I was enrolled as a senior at Texas A&M, and we fully understand the difficulty in balancing class and work responsibilities while making ends meet. We hope that our commitment, through scholarships by The Association, will help the average student alleviate some of these financial demands and lead them to graduation and a successful career.
William G.
Earnheart ’82
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Chesterfield, MO
Earnheart is the Electrical Controls Manager for Research and Development with Cooper Tire & Rubber Company since 1990. Previously, he served as a project engineer and as senior project engineer for a plant start up in Tupelo, Mississippi and holds a number of tire assembly equipment patents. Earnheart earned his electrical engineering degree from Texas A&M University and was a master’s candidate at GMI Engineering and Management Institute.
Jewell and Ray K.
Easley ’21
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After graduation, Ray Easley had a successful career in the U.S. Army serving in both World Wars as an artillery officer and Chief of Personnel and Training. He was a chemical engineer for Union Carbide Corp. and developed Prestone Anti-freeze. Easley was a co-author of Living Chemistry, which was used by students for 20 years and in many states, and was an administrator for the Denver Public School System.
Christine L. and Chad N.
Ebbeler '98
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Magnolia, TX
Chad Ebbeler graduated from Texas A&M in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial distribution. As a student, he enjoyed attending Midnight Yell, football games, Bonfire, and sharing countless memories with his friends and fellow Aggies.
He received multiple scholarships that helped alleviate the costs of attending Texas A&M, allowing him to enjoy his time as a student rather than worrying about the financial burden. Christine Ebbeler had a similar experience when she was awarded scholarships to attend Sam Houston State University. The impact those scholarships had on the Ebbelers’ lives instilled a desire in them to do the same for a new generation’s students. They want to ensure that new Aggies are able to “experience the wonderful traditions and excellence associated with the university.”
Chad recalls that his father once told him that “perseverance pays.” That message remained with his son as he confronted the challenges that accompanied earning a degree from Texas A&M. “It doesn’t and should not come easy,” he says. “But in the end, when you walk across the stage at Reed Arena with an Aggie Ring on your right hand and a Texas A&M diploma in your left hand, you can stand with pride that you are a Texas A&M graduate and proof that perseverance pays!”
Brian P.
Ehni ’74
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Franklin, TN
Brian P. Ehni served in the U.S. Army Infantry as Captain and Infantry Branch Advisor and member of the Infantry Team and Readiness Group at Fort Sam Houston. During his career as a military officer, he had assignments with the 5th and 61st Infantry Divisions at Fort Polk, 13th Infantry and 8th Infantry Divisions, and U.S. Army Readiness and Mobilization Region VII at Fort Sam Houston.
David G.
Eller ’59
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Houston, TX
David G. Eller ’59 is the Managing Director of Eller Corporation in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Engineering and Business. He also attended the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He has received several awards including Chairman Emeritus, Texas A&M University System and the naming of a major building on the Texas A&M University campus.
Being an Aggie impacted my life in many ways, but the most important is the formation of lifelong friendships.
Pamela D. ’80 and Joseph C.
Elliott ’80
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Katy, TX
Jody Elliott ’80, graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently a Project Director with Occidental Oil and Gas and has previously held numerous engineering and management positions with Shell Oil Company and Altura Energy Ltd. His wife, Pam Elliott ’80, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Administration.
We both feel that our experiences at Texas A&M and with the Aggie Network have had a tremendous impact on our lives and careers. Why would you want to go anywhere but the number one university? (Whoop!) We want to give back to the school that gave so much to us.
Clyde V.
Ellis ’30
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Clyde Ellis is a retired aerospace engineer and was a registered professional engineer in mechanical and civil engineering. He has held principal offices in the Utah Society of Professional Engineers and was a Board Member for the National Society of Professional Engineers. Ellis served Texas A&M as the president of the A&M Clubs in Mexico City, Salt Lake City, and Panama Canal Zone.
Tedi L. ’90 and Charles A.
Ellison ’76
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College Station, TX
Charles Ellison served as 2004 President of The Association of Former Students. He graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a B.B.A in finance. After graduating from the Texas Tech School of Law, Ellison is an “AV” rated lawyer by Martindale Hubble and practices his own firm of Charles A. Ellison, P.C. He is a past board member of the Brazos County A&M Club and has served on the University Corps Development Council. His wife, Tedi ’90, is the Texas A&M former Director of Athletic Compliance.
James R. "Bob"
English, Jr. ’46
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Richardson, TX
Bob English founded English Color & Supply Company in Dallas in 1946. He served as President of the firm, which has 20 stores in the Metroplex and operates warehouses in Houston, San Antonio and Dallas. English also served as president of the Dallas Automotive Wholesalers and director of Texas Automotive Wholesalers.
Robert A.
Epstein ’44
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Robert Epstein served as President of Risktech, Inc., a risk management consulting firm. He was the National President of the Certified Professional Insurance Advisors Society as well as President of the Professional Insurance Agents of Texas. Epstein served Texas A&M as a Class Agent for 5 years and The Association of Former Students’ Vice President.