Frederick T.
Philips ’43
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Baytown, TX
Frederick Philips graduated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career with Humble Oil, which became ExxonMobil. He specialized in chemical plant design in polypropylene production facilities and retired after 36 years. He is a Baytown City Councilman and active in the Episcopal Church.
Oscar W.
Schuchart ’43
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San Antonio, TX
Oscar Schuchart served as President of Schucahrt & Associates Professional Engineers, Inc. which he established in 1951. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and a Life Member of the Society of Professional Engineers. Schuchart has been active in the San Antonio A&M Club since graduation and has endowed a President’s Endowed Scholarship and a 12th Man Scholarship.
Earl P.
Stallings ’43
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After receiving his D.V.M. in 1943, E.P. Stallings practiced veterinary medicine in Houston until 1973. A successful rancher, he breeds registered Texas longhorn cattle. Stallings serves his alma mater on the Development Council for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and by endowing a Presidential Endowed Scholarship and a veterinary medicine scholarship.
Netta and M. E.
Wolfe ’43
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M.E. “Babe” Wolfe left Texas A&M in 1942 to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program. He served in World War II and in Korea. Wolfe had a successful 24 year career as a manufacturer’s representative in the jewelry business.
Gladys and William D.
Allison ’44
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Houston, TX
Bill Allison retired from Exxon USA in 1986 after 39 years in refining and marketing. He chaired the American Petroleum Institute task force which published API Standard #610 for centrifugal pumps and his work was recognized nationally. He presented papers at ASME Compressor Symposiums, API National Meetings and Esso Compressor Forums. He is a co-holder of a patent and a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.
Douglas E.
Broussard ’44
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Broussard retired from Shell Oil Company as Project Manager for Marine Pipelines in 1989 after a 41-year career. He managed Shell’s pioneering efforts in deep water pipelines and was the Project Manager of the Flags Gasline Project, the longest, largest and deepest offshore pipeline in the North Sea in 1976.
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.
Ann and Charles C.
Garner ’44
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Dallas, TX
Charles C. Garner was in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Field Artillery Band and blew bugle calls for Corps formations. He left college in 1943 to serve as a pilot in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Returning to A&M, he graduated in Industrial Engineering and then completed a J.D. degree at the University of Texas School of Law in 1950. Involuntarily recalled into the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, he served until 1952. He worked for General Dynamics before becoming Vice President and General Counsel of Standard Manufacturing Company, Inc., Dallas, for 30 years. Since 1985, he has been a Patent Attorney with the Needham and Garner Law Firm, Dallas. A charter Century Club Member for 35 years, he has been Class Agent for the Class of 1944 for 2 years. Mr. Garner has been married to Ann Katherine Pope for 56 years. She was head drum major of the Palestine High School Band directed by Colonel E. V. Adams ’29, who later was director of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. They have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. The long-time members of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas have made this gracious contribution because of their love for Texas A&M.
Wanda and Claude B.
Keever Jr. ’44
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Claude Keever graduated under the accelerated program in 1943. He retired in 1980 after a 32-year career with Exxon Company U.S.A. Keever started as a roustabout with Humble Company (later renamed Exxon) and was promoted through various accounting positions to Senior Auditor in 1956, and named to Headquarters Controllers group in 1963.
Sara and John H.
Lindsey ’44
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Houston, TX
John Lindsey is owner of Lindsey Insurance Agency which he founded in 1947 with his father. He was awarded with the Texas A&M Distinguished Alumni Award, served as President of The Association of Former Students and is a trustee for the Texas A&M Research Foundation. Lindsay served students as an advisor to the A&M’s Student Conference on National Affairs and was instrumental in the founding of the Texas A&M University Press.
W. George
Nancarrow ’44
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Dallas, TX
George Nancarrow is an independent investor, serves on the boards of Dresser Industries and First Bank Las Colinas, and is the Director of the Dallas Petroleum Club. He retired as CEO and Chairman of the Board of DeGolyer and MacNaughton after a successful 36-year career with the company.
Robert W.
Phillips ’44
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After a 35-year career, Robert Phillips retired from Shell Company in 1984 as an engineer serving in various locations in the United States. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army as Captain and received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Phillips was president of his sophomore class at Texas A&M and has served as president of the San Angelo and Denver A&M Clubs.
Peggy and Wellington G.
Watson ’44
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Kingwood, TX
After a 37 year career, W.G. Watson retired from Exxon USA as a Division Scout. He served as Vice President of the International Oil Scouts Association, a Boy Scout Master and is on the board of the Kingwood Area Emergency Medical Association. Peggy Watson earned degrees from Texas Woman’s University.
Josephine and John H.
Atterbury, Jr. ’45
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College Station, TX
John Atterbury retired as a technical advisor in 1986 after a 39-year career with the Production Department of Humble/Exxon. He served as President of the Southwest Texas Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Bronze Star while serving with the U.S. Army during World War II. He is Class Agent for the Class of ’45, a director of the 12th Man Foundation and served on the board of the Brazos County A&M Club.
William B.
Boyd ’45
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Madison, NJ
William Boyd served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of American Standard Inc. and President and VP Environmental System Group of Carrier Air Conditioning Company. He is a licensed professional engineer in Ohio, Indiana, and Texas and also is on the boards of American Standard, Armco Inc., ENSERCH Corp. and FMC Corp. Boyd was awarded the Texas A&M College of Engineering Alumni Award in 1986.
Nancy and Arthur L.
Cochrum ’45
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Canyon Lake, TX
Arthur L. Cochrum graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in geological engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy for five years before furthering his education with a Master of Science degree in geology from the University of Texas. Cochrum was employed with Humble Oil and Refinery as a geologist until his retirement in 1977. However, he continues to work as a petroleum consultant. Cochrum is a senior fellow of the Geological Society of America and is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
Larry F.
Ferguson ’45
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Lancaster, TX
A graduate of Texas A&M, Larry Ferguson attended SMU Law School, and for 40 years had an active Gift and Estate Tax practice as a Texas CPA. In 1984, he was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Board of the Texas Aeronautics Commission and owned and operated a securities firm for 10 years. He attributes any success in this life to his education and training after entering Texas A&M in 1941, Battery A, F.A., a fabulous experience that can only be had once.
Sue and Leon
Greenblum ’45
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San Antonio, TX
Leon Greenblum attended Texas A&M from 1941 to 1944. He then joined the United States Navy for two years prior to returning to Texas A&M to complete his bachelor's of science degree in Chemical Engineering. Leon then began his career as a Chemical Engineer and Sales Representative for Guggenheim Global Infrastructure Company, Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico. He then moved back to the United States to work as an Engineer for National Chemical Company in Dallas before owning his own company for 46 years, Mueblerias Mexico, SA, Nuevo Laredo in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Leon and Sue have three children, Richard Greenblum '77, Peter Greenblum '79, Nancy Greenblum Travis, as well as their grandchildren Russell Braun '12, and Courtney Greenblum '15.
When I arrived in College Station, I had recently moved to the United States from Mexico and spoke very little English. As an A&M student, I grew more confident over time and despite failing my first English class, learned my newly adopted language. In 1944 most of my classmates volunteered to serve in the military in support of World War II and I joined them. After completing two years in the submarine service in the Pacific I was released and offered American citizenship - and I proudly accepted. I returned to A&M to complete my classes and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. During my time at A&M I made the friends I would have and enjoy for the rest of my life. To this day it gives me great pride when a fellow Aggie recognizes my ring, which has happened in many places around the globe.
Edward P.
Hardin ’45
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Edward Hardin rose to Vice President for manufacturing and Technology in a 40-year career with Mobil Oil Corporation. He served as director for Mobile Pipeline Company, the Mobil Foundation, and the National Petroleum Refiners Association. Hardin served Texas A&M as part of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for Texas A&M’s Chemistry Department.
Joseph E.
Robeau, Jr. ’45
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Natchitoches, LA
Ed Robeau entered A&M in September of 1941. In 1943, the class of 1945 was inducted into the Army to serve in World War II. An Infantry Platoon Leader in three major battle in Europe, he was wounded in February 1945. Ed returned to A&M and earned a B.S. in Business in 1947. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War in 1951 after working for Gulf Oil Corporation and Uncle Ben’s Rice. In 1957, he and Les Appelt ’41 formed Leslie L. Appelt Associates, Inc., a Houston industrial and commercial real estate firm, which became Appelt, Robeau, Womack, Inc. Ed retired in 1980. Ed and his wife, Ethel Louise, are members of A&M’s University Associates and established two Sul Ross Scholarships. Ed was president of the Houston Association of Realtors and was named Houston Realtor of the Year. He has served on the boards of the Houston Association of Realtors, The Texas Association of Realtors, and the Society of Industrial Realtors. Ed and Ethel Louise are the proud parents of two Aggie sons; Ed ’70 and Richard ’72.
Jane and R. Ken
Williams ’45
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Midland, TX
R. Ken Williams graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently active in Oil and Gas Investments.
Charles B.
Williams, Jr. ’45
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Panama City Beach, FL
Charles Williams left Texas A&M to serve four years in the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he saw action in the Iwo Jima and Saipan in the Pacific Theater. After World War II, he returned to complete his architecture degree in 1950. He also attended Ecole des Beaux Arts in France. Recalled to active duty in 1951, he served in various engineering positions in the U.S., Greenland, France and Turkey before retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1968. He continued as a civilian staff engineer at Barksdale AFB until retiring in 1981.
Robert S.
Winter ’45
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Houston, TX
Robert Winter was Senior Vice President for Kelley Simmons Holland Insurance, Inc. since 1980. He was also manager of the Houston branch of Travelers Insurance Co. for 29 years. During World War II, Winter left A&M to serve in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1947. He was commissioned through Infantry OCS. Winter served as former president of University Area Rotary Club in Houston and active with Pin Oak Charity Horse Show.
Marty and Curt
Ball ’46
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Baytown, TX
Henry Curt Ball graduated high school at the age of 16; he originally wanted to volunteer for military service but could not do so without parental consent. His parents agreed that if he attended college for one year, he could volunteer for service if he still wanted to. Ball chose to go to A&M because he knew that “patriotism and good traditions were valued on campus and actually practiced by many.” After his first year at A&M, Ball was able to voluntarily enlist in the U.S. Army. He was wounded and received an honorable discharge in 1946. Ball chose A&M a second time and earned a degree in mechanical engineering. While at A&M, Ball was inducted into the Scholastic Honor Society and the Academic Honor Society and just after graduation began his 36-year career at Humble Oil, which became Exxon Mobil.
Ball’s recognitions and awards include the Outstanding Engineer Award in 1974 from the Baytown Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Certificate in Recognition from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for his service as Chairman of American National Standards Institute, and three Exxon Technical Achievement Awards.
Ball says he agrees with the goals of the Endowed Century Club and that it is important to help The Association reach these goals and produce American citizens who have the desire to use the skills they acquired at A&M to make the world a better place.
“I gradually became aware of the sacrifices of those who founded, nourished, and fought to preserve the greatest nation the world has ever known. Collectively they demonstrated that honor, duty, loyalty, patriotism, perseverance, honesty, sacrifice, and faith in God are not just words but are essential to our self-fulfillment and our collective survival as a nation. Of course my understanding was incomplete but it was adequate to cause me to conclude that we all owe a debt that can only be paid by emulating the founders of our country.”
Jack E.
Brown ’46
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Midland, TX
Jack E. Brown is a principal in Midland-based Wagner and Brown, Ltd., an independent oil and gas company. Brown graduated with bachelor's degrees in petroleum and mechanical engineering. In 1962 Brown and two other partners formed a company, now Wagner & Brown, Ltd., with exploration and production interests in a number of states. The company has helped drill more than 2,500 wells. Brown's non-energy business interests include financial investments, real estate and a company that manufactures fueling and compression systems and equipment for vehicles operating on compressed natural gas.
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.
Harold J.
Haynes ’46
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San Rafael, TX
Harold Haynes served as Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation and served on the Boards of Betchtel Principal Operating Companies, Boeing Co., Hewlett-Packard Co., Carter Hawley Hale Stores Inc., and Sante Fe Southern Pacific Corporation. Haynes is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Geosciences and Earth Resources Medal for Distinguished Achievement.
Roy S.
Reynolds ’46
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Dallas, TX
After leaving school for two years to serve in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Roy S. Reynolds ’46 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering. After graduation, he began his career in telecommunications with AT&T in Dallas and later in Kansas City. Roy returned to Dallas in 1960 to join Texas Instruments as manager of telecommunication services and retired after 28 years of service.
I brought my wife of 4 days from Missouri by train to a place called Aggieland. We had reservations for 4 nights at the old Aggieland Inn across from Sbisa Hall. In September of 1946 we found the places for married couples to live were not too plentiful. After an abrupt change of life style she regained her composure and developed the Aggie Spirit for her lifetime. She was always there to encourage me through my final two years of school. Her Aggie Spirit remained through our 55 years together. This gift in made in memory of my wife, Dorothy R. (Dot) Reynolds.
Nancy and Baker Lee
Shannon ’46
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Houston, TX
Baker Shannon had a lifetime career in all phases of creating, installing, and servicing air conditioning, ventilating, refrigeration and controlled temperature systems. He was owner of Air Conditioning Industries for 25 years before establishing Shannon Engineering in 1980. His work has included precision-controlled environmental rooms for hospitals, educational institutions and industrial labs, portable a/c units for NASA satellites and Saturn fuel tanks, and design of surface facilities for disposal wells.