Herman R.
Lloyd ’59
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Abilene, TX
Herman R. Lloyd '59 graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. After working for International Paper Company, Lloyd spent 29 years with J.H. Strain & Sons, a highway construction company responsible for building parts of I-20, I-10 and other road projects in west Texas. In 1963, he started Contractors Service Company; fifty years later, the company would be the second oldest traffic control firm in Texas. In 1989, Lloyd became president of Half Moon Land and Cattle Company, as well as starting Lloyd Farms, expanding his cattle and wheat production in Fisher, Haskell and Taylor counties. During his time here, he served on the board of directors for Ben Richey Boys Ranch, AGC of Texas and 18 years on the board of trustees for McMurry University. While Lloyd was the first of his family to graduate from Texas A&M, his two sons, Randy ’83 and Wendel ’85, and two grandsons, Hunter ’13 and Taylor ’15, followed in his footsteps.
DRS. Karin and R. Bowen
Loftin ’71
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Columbia, MO
From the moment he set foot in Aggieland as president of Texas A&M University, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin ’71 has made one thing clear. His primary job as president is to care for the students of Texas A&M University. His legacy is not his bold leadership that took Texas A&M into the SEC. He prefers not to be remembered solely for being president when Texas A&M broke records in enrollment, rankings, athletic performance and research dollars. Loftin lead Texas A&M to acquire a law school and merge with the Health Science Center, but, not even that, he says, can compare to his main goal. His deep and sacrificial love for students overpowers all else. “That’s my presidency. I want my legacy to be focused on students. It’s what I want to be remembered for,” he said. “It’s also why we’re making this gift.” In his years as president, Loftin said he’s seen the difference that The Association of Former Students makes for Texas A&M. He himself is a beneficiary as donor dollars allowed his office to serve across the university in ways that wouldn’t have otherwise been possible. “We make our money go as far as we can, but you always see unmet needs,” he said. It’s from first-hand experience that he can say, “I know that what my wife and I give will end up supporting the students in a direct way,” said. It’s also from first-hand experience that he knows the impact that a scholarship can have on a student as it’s because of a scholarship funded by a former student that he was able to attend and graduate from A&M. (Read more at tx.ag/LoftinECC.) The role that former students play in the success of Texas A&M cannot be underestimated, he said. Last year, 43,000 former students and friends came together to contribute $3.4 million in support of Texas A&M. But in addition to money, former students also serve on boards and advisory groups. They help refine curriculum and serve as mentors. They come back to Aggieland and share the Aggie Spirit in a way that makes Texas A&M so special. Loftin has been a donor to The Association’s Annual Fund for 30 years. As a former student he’s a product of Texas A&M, “and I’m proud of that,” he said.
Carolyn and Tommie E.
Lohman ’59
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Houston, TX
Tommie Lohman ’59 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering. Upon graduation, Tommie was initially employed with Pan American Petroleum Corp.; however most of his career was spent with Texas Oil & Gas Corp. In 1988, he formed Taurus Energy Corp., a private company that was later merged with a public company. Tommie is a past president of the 12th Man Foundation and is a past chair of the College of Engineering External Advisory Council for Texas A&M.
Carolyn Lohman graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor degree in education and later earned a Master of Arts degree in counseling and clinical psychology at Southern Methodist University. She currently serves as vice chair of the One Spirit One Vision Campaign and chairs the College of Education portion of that campaign. The Lohmans have also supported Texas A&M monetarily through gifts to the 12th Man Foundation, the College of Education, the College of Engineering as well as through a Presidential Endowed Scholarship.
We believe the future of our state and nation hinges on developing an educated population, particularly leaders. We also believe our most valuable resource is our young people. It gives us great satisfaction to invest in the future through impacting these youthful lives in meaningful ways. An education obtained at Texas A&M has made all the difference in our lives and we believe it will have a similar influence on the thousands of students who place their faith in the education system of Texas A&M. Carolyn’s Dad was an Aggie, class of ’40, the first of his family to graduate college. He instilled in her the value of education and a love of Texas A&M. Tommie’s dad encouraged him to attend A&M rather than OU because of his belief that the values instilled at this university would serve him as well as the excellent education he had the opportunity to acquire here. Our life experiences have proven them both correct. We want to enable other young people to have the same type opportunities. Education changes lives and shapes the future. We love the idea as well the actual experience of witnessing that happening regularly here at A&M. For all of us, what could be a better investment of our resources than having the opportunity to do that?
S. Jann ’79 and Stephen K.
London ’79
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Katy, TX
After graduating as Valedictorian from Hereford, Texas in 1942, Jack became the first in his family to attend college. However, after starting at A&M he quickly left to join the Army to fight in World War II. After serving in both the European and Pacific theatres, he returned to A&M to complete his civil engineering degree. After moving to Texas from Waupun, Wisconsin, Gretchen graduated from the Baylor University School of Nursing. Jack became the Supervising Resident Engineer for the Texas Highway Department before he retired after 36 years. During this time, Gretchen worked as a R.N. for a private clinic, the school system, and the county. Jack and Gretchen have spent a lifetime as supporters of Texas A&M.
I wanted to attend A&M because, even in the 40's, it had a good reputation, high standards, and a great engineering school. I have continued to believe in A&M and encouraged our children to attend there. We love going back to the campus for athletic events and other activities and to watch its growth.
Mary and Albert M.
Loudon ’57
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Austin, TX
A.M. “Bert” Loudon graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After 38 years in various positions, Bert is now retired from Square D Company.
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.
Ada L. and Warren J.
Lovingfoss ’52
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Ventura, CA
Warren J. Lovingfoss ’52 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering. Upon graduation, Lovingfoss was employed as an engineer with Texaco Inc. and later Conoco, Inc. In 1981, he became a consultant for Lovingfoss & Bowman retiring as president in 2004. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Salvation Army and Project Understanding.
Not only did Texas A&M provide me with a great education, it also instilled in me pride in a wonderful institution that will last forever. A contribution to this fund will provide the same opportunity for others.
Thomas W.
Lyles ’49
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Tyler, TX
Thomas Lyles was a practicing dermatologist since 1960. He earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M and then received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Lyles served as president of the Galveston A&M Club in 1953 and his five children attended Texas A&M.
James A.
Lyon ’36
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This endowment was given in James Lyon’s memory by his wife, E. Mildred Lyon. James Lyon earned a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M. He was a district engineer for the Texas Railroad Commission for four years and owned Lyon Wireline Service in Houston and Lyon Ranch ay Jay, Oklahoma.
Brenda R. and Jason K.
Mahoney '99
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Lucas, TX
Jason Mahoney graduated from Texas A&M in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. As of 2018, he was the financial planning manager for Texas Instruments in Dallas.
His fondest memories of his time on campus are of Aggie baseball games, enjoying Slovacek’s sausages and relentlessly razzing opposing pitchers and coaches. Today he continues to embody the Aggie Spirit throughout his daily life, and is thankful for the chance to support other Aggies.
He said Texas A&M not only provides a quality education and opportunities in the workplace, but also instills core values in students that prepare them for their time after graduation. Those core values positively affected the way he conducts himself at work, how he thinks about his pursuits outside of work, and continually push him to be a better person.
Jason welcomed his wife Brenda into the Aggie Network, and both enjoy making a lasting legacy and providing other students with the opportunity to receive a valuable education.
“The Endowed Century Club is a great opportunity to leave behind a lasting legacy that continues to provide resources for many years to come,” he said. “We also trust that The Association of Former Students is in the best position to manage our gift by finding those in need and providing them with the necessary resources.”
Cathy Gist
Mann ’92
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Kingwood, TX
Cathy graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 1992 and later earned an MBA from Rice University in 2011. While at Texas A&M, she was active in Student Government, Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, served as a Fish Camp counselor, and was a member of the Aggieland yearbook staff. She serves as Senior Director of Global Marketing & Strategy at Halliburton where she leads the company’s global marketing strategy and execution, including industry communications, corporate events, branding and advertising, and digital marketing. She also drives the marketing strategy for the company’s unconventionals, deepwater and mature assets business. Previously, she led a product line’s marketing strategy and directed the company’s global public/media relations, community relations and employee communications functions. She also managed Halliburton’s relationship for leadership and executive training with Texas A&M University, and served as Vice President and Secretary for Halliburton Foundation Inc. She has broad experience in corporate communications and human resources management, and has completed global work assignments in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. In 2011, Cathy was named as one of the ‘Women Worth Watching’ by the Profiles in Diversity Journal and has received many other awards including the Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators, the Excalibur Award from the Public Relations Society of America, and Best of Texas and Silver Spur honors from the Texas Public Relations Association. While at Rice University, she received the Jones Citizenship Award and the M.A. “Mike” Wright Award for leadership excellence and exemplary service to the Jones Graduate School of Business. Cathy is a registered descendant member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and serves on the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council. Cathy and her husband, Stan, reside in Kingwood.
Sharon R. and Keith D.
Manning ’78
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Bryan, TX
Keith graduated from Texas A&M in 1978 with a BBA and went on to complete his executive program from Duke University. He became an executive and board member with Zachry Group where he worked for 41 years before retiring. Keith was recognized by the National Academy of Construction and was on the executive board of ECC. In retirement, Keith participates with the 12th Man Foundation through their Champion’s Council, and he and Sharon are active with St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Sharon was a successful real estate agent in San Antonio, TX, for many years. The couple have two Aggie children, Kyle and Katelyn, who are both married to Aggies. They have six grandchildren.
Ann E. Martin '12 and Gregory C.
Martin '’71
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Bluffton, SC
It is often said that time can make the heart grow fonder. While Gregory Martin’s heart has always been with Texas A&M, it wasn’t until his daughter chose to attend his alma matter that he was reconnected with the spirit that had once pulled him to campus.
Gregory Martin ’71 graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in management. As a student, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets in Company C-1, an experience which he would later cite as having a “profound impact” on his life. The first of these profound experiences came as a cadet during his fish year while attending his first Silver Taps ceremony. This memory marked the defining moment when Gregory knew he was attending “someplace special.”
After graduating from Texas A&M, Gregory found great success with the Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, spending over 30 years with the company before retiring. Despite his professional successes, Gregory’s Baltimore-based career put 1500 miles between his home and the place he had once called home. It was then that Gregory’s daughter, Ann ’12, chose to attend Texas A&M, a decision which started a spirited journey for Ann and rekindled a lost love for Gregory. Although he tried never to sway his daughter, the decision to attend Texas A&M made him “proud to say the least.” With Ann a student at Texas A&M, Gregory once again had a link to Texas A&M and a reason to make the 1500 mile journey to campus. Although decades separated their time at Texas A&M, the Aggie spirit had equal influence on both Ann and Gregory.
With his renewed connection to A&M, Gregory once again remembered the elements of Texas A&M that were sources of pride and gratitude to him. After contributing to the university for over 30 years, Gregory decided to become an Endowed Century Club member in an effort to provide the same positive experience at A&M for another deserving student. Ann, following in the footsteps of her father and aiming to perpetuate the Aggie Spirit, became member of the Endowed Century Club as well.
Joe B.
Mattei ’53
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Houston, TX
Joe B. Mattei '53 received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1953. Mattei worked 39 years with Exxon Corp. in key engineering, advisory and management positions. Currently President of EEM Enterprises, Inc. and Vice President of Carter Financial Management, he is a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor, and Registered Investment Advisor. Since graduation from Texas A&M, he has volunteered his time serving the Class of 1953 as a Class Agent, the Board of Directors of The Association of Former Students and the 12th Man Foundation, the Corps of Cadets Development Council, the President’s Board of Visitors, and the International Programs Advisory Committee.
Charles A.
Mattei, Jr. ’49
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The Woodlands, TX
Charles Mattei served as President and Chairman of Cit Con Oil Company and Vice President of Citgo Petroleum Corporation since 1985. Prior to joining Cit Con and Citgo he worked 36 years for Gulf Oil Corporation, where he served as Vice President. Mattei has also served as president of the Beaumont and Tulsa A&M Clubs, is on the board of the 12th Man Foundation and is a Class Agent.
Sandy and John A.
Matush ’54
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College Station, TX
The Aggie Network gave John Matush a job opportunity before he had even graduated from Texas A&M University. Despite a pending military commitment, he interviewed with a major oil company executive—a fellow Aggie—and was offered a job at Texaco. He credits his rapid rise to success in the industry to his geological engineering degree from Texas A&M and leadership training from the Corps of Cadets.
His fondest memories include the Corps and the fellowship and friendships developed in his unit; however, the most memorable moments from his university days include meeting his wife, Sandy, and taking her to Ring Dance.
The couple—who are 38-year members of the Century Club—are strong believers in giving back and want to provide opportunities for students to attend the “best university in the nation and allow our school to have the funds to attract the best professors, to continue and grow the excellence which we have.” They established an Endowed Century Club gift over a period of five years to make a more significant impact at Texas A&M.
John retired as corporate chief geoscientist at Texaco in August 1994. He and Sandy have three children and nine grandchildren, and their Aggie legacy extends to John’s three siblings, one grandchild, and eight nieces and nephews.