Alice and John H.
Hancock ’52
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San Angelo, TX
John Hancock spent 32 years with GTE Southwest before retiring as Business Relations Director in 1987. He has held engineering and management positions with the GTE Service Corporation as well as operating companies in Florida, the Northwest and the Southwest. Hancock has served his alma mater as a Past President of the West Texas A&M Club.
Vicki and Robert T.
Handley ’67
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Brenham, TX
Bob Handley ’67 is the President for Tarlton Supply Co. Inc. in Brenham, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1968 with a degree in Industrial Distribution. Upon graduation, Bob joined the United States Marine Corps as a Helicopter Pilot. In 1972, he was employed with Briggs Weaver as a salesman and then later became a Texas Marine. Bob volunteers his time as a member of the Masons Club, Lions Club, Rotary Club, the Goodfellows and the VFW.
My fondest memories are the people.
Janice and William W.
Hanna ’58
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Wichita, KS
Bill Hanna was named President of Koch Industries, Inc. in 1987. He started his career with Sunray DX in Tulsa, Oklahoma and then joined Koch industries in 1968. He was appointed to Executive Vice President Energy Group in 1981 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 1984. Hanna also served on the Texas A&M College of Engineering External Advisory and Development Council and the Nucleus Fund Committee for the Texas A&M University Campaign.
H. Andrew
Hansen, II ’71
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College Station, TX
Henry Andrew Hansen II has been in private practice of cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery since 1981. He has also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Texas Tech University School of Medicine and has authored several professional articles. Hansen served as the Vice President for West Texas and the President of The Association of Former Students.
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.
Michael
Hardy ’13
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College Station, TX
Michael, a native of the Commonwealth of Virginia earned a BS in Political Science from Georgia Southern University in 2004 and his Masters of Public Service and Administration from the Bush School at Texas A&M in 2013.
Michael joined The Association of Former Students staff in 2012 originally as a student assistant, and upon graduating in 2013, joined The Association in a full time capacity. Originally, he oversaw The Association’s Internal Audit function, before accepting roles in both Advocacy and Fundraising.
In 2018, Michael was named the Assistant Vice President for Government Relations at Texas A&M University where he represents Texas A&M University interests to the federal and state government, higher education associations that engage with government officials and agencies, university support organizations, and higher education advocacy groups. Michael also works with The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Government Relations offices in Washington D.C. and Austin to maintain relationships with elected officials and their staffs, and strengthen ties and develop relationships between the campus community and research sponsors.
Prior to moving to Texas, Michael worked in the Virginia legislature for six years, including the final three as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Lieutenant Governor, in which he was responsible for advancing the Lieutenant Governor’s legislative agenda through the Virginia General Assembly. In 2004, he worked in Florida on the successful re-election campaign of President George W. Bush.
Michael currently lives in College Station with his daughter Grayson ’35 and their dog Lexi. You will often see Michael and Grayson attending Texas A&M women’s basketball games, baseball games, and softball games! They are also on a journey to visit all 50 states together, (plus Washington, D.C.). As of 2021, have been to 20!
Joan and Raymond W.
Harmer ’51
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Sequim, WA
Ray Harmer served in the Navy prior to attending Texas A&M in 1948. After graduating in Geological Engineering, he had various assignments with service and oil companies in the Rocky Mountain and Midwest areas. He worked for 27 years for Mobil in Louisiana and Norway in reservoir engineering and economic evaluation.
Lori S. ’87 and Mikal S.
Harn ’88
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Alamo Heights, TX
Michael Harn serves as Vice President of Sales and Service with SBC/Ameritech Consumer Services. He graduated from Texas A&M with a BBA in Marketing and then earned his MBA from Incarnate Word University in San Antonio. At Texas A&M, he was Commander of the 2nd Battalion in the Corps of Cadets, a Ross Volunteer and Fish Camp Counselor.
Lori Harn (Gardner) graduated from Texas A&M with a BBA in Marketing and began the began the Executive Master’s Program in September 2000 at Northwestern University. She has worked for Kraft Foods throughout her career and is a National Sales Manager. At Texas A&M, Lori was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and an Aggie Hostess.
R. Scott
Harris ’61
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Austin, TX
R. Scott Harris ’61 graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He retired from Square D. Company in 2001 after working there for 38 years.
I was very fortunate to be able to attend A&M. The school is well respected throughout the world. It’s important to contribute to an organization that does good things for students and alumni.
Richard H.
Harrison, III, M.D. ’47
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Harrison received a bachelor’s degree in Zoology in 1948 and a Doctorate of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine. He entered private practice in Bryan in 1956 and fulfilled visiting professorships at the medical schools of the University of Cairo and the University of Kentucky and has authored 95 publications and papers. He was a Clinical Professor of Surgery for Texas A&M’s College of Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His strong support of Texas A&M includes many scholarship endowments including a President’s Endowed Scholarship and a Sul Ross Scholarship for A&M’s Corp of Cadets.
Iola and William M.
Hart ’40
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This endowment is given by Iola and William M. Hart in memory of their parents: Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Hart and Mr. & Mrs. W.M. Thompson and an aunt, Mrs. Grace Hill. As commander of the U.S. Army Cargo Ship F.S. 192, he served in the 8th Naval District and in various war zones during World War II.
Glenn D.
Hart ’78
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Houston, TX
Glenn D. Hart ’78 is President of Houston-based Laredo Energy. He served as President and CEO of Michael Petroleum Corporation for 19 years until the sale of the company in 2001. He is also the founder and Chairman of Arena Ventures and founder of Houston’s current professional hockey team, the Aeros. Glenn graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Petroleum Engineering and was a member of the Corps of Cadets. He is currently serving on the Executive Committee of Texas A&M University’s Twelfth Man Foundation and the Chancellor’s Century Council.
Texas A&M has been part of my life since I was born. My dad is Class of ’50 and he and my mom instilled a love for A&M that continues to grow now that my two oldest children are current A&M students. I want others to have the blessing of the lifetime of joy being an Aggie can bring.
Alan W.
Harvey '81
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Houston, TX
Alan W. Harvey '81 Endowed Century Club Fund
Kathy and Mike J.
Havel ’76
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Dallas, TX
Mike graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology in 1976. He is the President of Metro Custom Plastics, a plastic injection molding manufacturing company in Arlington. Mike is a Retired Captain in the United States Army Reserves, Corps of Engineers. Prior to serving on The Association’s Board of Directors, he was a member of The Association’s Constituent Network Task Committee as well as the College of Science Advisory Board. An Eagle Scout, Mike is a recruiter for Texas A&M’s Corps of Cadets and has served on the Corps Development Council.
Yvette H. '91 and Robert E. '90
Hayes
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Cypress, TX
Yvette H. '91 and Robert E. '90 Hayes Endowed Century Club Fund
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.
Andrea and David A.
Heath ’76
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Austin, TX
David A. Heath '76 of Austin, TX was a National Merit Scholar and graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education, and earned a master's degree in the same field in 1979. He was Texas A&M's first full-time assistant athletic trainer and was later named Head Athletic Trainer for all men's and women's sports within the university.
David spent eight years with Adidas before joining Nike as a regional apparel sales manager in Dallas in 1990. He directed Nike's U.S. territory sales, managed the U.S. equipment division and directed commerce in the Americas region before he became Vice President for U.S. Sales in 2004 where he led the wholesale business of Nike branded footwear, apparel and equipment sales. In February 2007, David was promoted to Vice President for Global Sales where he was responsible for over $16 billion in sales revenue in the four global operating regions. Prior to his retirement in 2009, David managed global HR planning for the entire sales organization, as well as designed and implemented all go-to-market strategies to interface with wholesale customers with his primary day-to-day focus being on the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, China, India, Russia and Brazil.
A community volunteer, David has been active with the Boy Scouts of America for many years. Having served on various corporate executive boards and being a Habitat for Humanity volunteer, David has twice hosted the "How to Interview with Corporate America" session with Texas A&M University's Mays Business School MBA students and is a regular Executive Professor. A third-generation Aggie, David followed in the footsteps of his father, James A. Heath '40 and two great uncles who graduated in the 1920s. He and his wife, Andrea, have two sons, Joel '05 and Todd '07.
The Family of Bettye and H. Darryl
Heath ’84
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Colleyville, TX
H. Darryl Heath graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelors of Science in industrial engineering. In 1997, Heath became a partner for Accenture and is still actively serving clients today. Heath is very involved with Junior Achievement, where he has taught, served on the Dallas board, and served as chair. In 2005, he was awarded the National Leadership Award by Junior Achievement. Heath is an active supporter of the Texas A&M Leadershape program, is on the Look College of Engineering Advisory Board and is involved with several leadership programs within the MSC.
I have many great memories from Texas A&M, but some of my fondest were working with the many awesome people in MSC Town Hall putting on great concerts for the university, and hosting some very special guests while there were on campus, Bob Hope, Red Skelton and others. I also had great experiences working on the bonfires through the years. But mostly I had several roommates and buddies who all played lots of intramural sports together and to this day, I still laugh thinking about all the great times we had playing softball, football, and of course, having beers at the Chicken when we were done.
Judy and Syd
Heaton ’61
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Tampa, FL
Syd Heaton greaduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in 1961 and in 1962 his Masters of Sciences. While attending Texas A&M Syd was a Distinguished Student, Distinguished military Student, and Corp Commander in 1961. After graduation, he served in the military and later worked for IBM Corporation for 35 years. During which he worked many assignments around the country in sales and sales management. Syd has served on numerous Boards of Directors and Boards of Trustees including Univerisity of Tampa, Tri-Base Corporation, Alternative Resources Corporation, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and Texas A&M College of Business Advisory Council. Syd and his wife Judy have four children and nine grandchildren.
Janet and Mark S.
Heiman ’79
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Houston, TX
In 17 years with AMOCO, Mark Heiman has handled design and production of facilities in Texas, New Mexico, the Arabian Desert and Norway. He helped establish the first APC interruptible power contract between AMOCO and Plains Electric. Since 1992, he has been project engineer for plant and gas field developments in the United Arab Emirates and, as project engineer and construction manager, he has upgraded a processing plant and expanded collection facilities in Norway.
Chester
Helmer ’42
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Chester Helmer began his career as a test engineer for Douglas Aircraft and then became a design engineer for C.F. Braun & Company. He helped design prototypes of variable depth sonar gear so the U.S. Navy could detect enemy submarines and engine shafts for the first atomic aircraft engines. The latter process was later used for production of oil field valves and equipment.