Fran Beazley ’87 and Tom
Phillips ’90
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Dallas, TX
Tom Philips graduated from Texas A&M University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering. Tom has been a systems engineer for Johnson Controls and Lone Star Gas. He is currently the managing sales director of Markit WSO.
Fran Phillips graduated from Texas A&M University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural ecconomics. After graduation, Fran worked in group travel sales, predominately with church and Young Life groups on ski and mission trips. Her current focus is volunteer work in the church and community and raising kids.
Fran and Tom reside in Dallas and have two daughters, Sarah and Mary Lea.
We chose to make this gift to The Association simply because we are at a place in life where we are able to give back. Texas A&M helped mold us into the people we are, and it is important to us to help preserve the future of our University for generations to come.
James D.
Pitcock, Jr. ’49
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Houston, TX
Pitcock graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He was co-founder, partner, president and CEO of Williams Brothers Construction, a company he built from a startup to one of the nation’s largest highway construction firms. In 1976 Pitcock was appointed by President Gerald R. Ford to the National Transportation Policy Study Commission, and served as national president of Associated General Contractors of America in 1984. He has been honored as a Distinguished Graduate of Texas A&M’s Department of Civil Engineering and as an Outstanding Alumnus of the Dwight Look College of Engineering.
Jeanne A. ’81 and David J.
Pitts ’81
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Midland, TX
David Pitts graduated from Texas A&M in 1981 with a degree in petroleum engineering. His wife, Jeanne, also went to A&M and studied industrial engineering.
The sense of pride and fellowship of being an Aggie are part of their appreciation for all that A&M did to prepare them for their careers.
At home, Pitts led worship in his church for eight years and has coached youth sports in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and golf. In his professional life, Pitts has been vice president at Pitts Energy Co. in Midland, Texas since 1984. Their three children are all Aggies: Jennifer Kaspar ’11, Nicholas Pitts ’15, and Sara Pitts ’17.
Ashli and Matthew C.
Poling ’90
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College Station, TX
Matt Poling received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in 1991. During his time at A&M, Matt was the commander of the Corps of Cadets and was awarded the Brown-Earl Rudder Outstanding Graduate Award for the 1990-91 graduating class. Upon graduation, Matt attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he was class president from 1991 to 1992. He then completed the Waco Family Practice Residency Program, where he was chief resident from 1997 to 1998. Matt is a family practice physician at the Scott and White Clinic in College Station, as well as an assistant professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine.Matt was a physician in the U.S. Air Force from 1998 to 2003, with assignments to Colorado Springs and San Antonio as well as a deployment to Saudi Arabia. From 2009 to 2010, Matt and his family lived in Heidelberg, Germany, where Matt was a civilian family practice physician for the U.S. Army.Matt and his wife, Ashli Poling, met while working at a Kanakuk Camp in the Ozarks during the summer of 1991 and were married in 1995. Ashli, from Arkansas, graduated from Baylor in 1993. Upon graduation, Ashli became a high school math teacher. Ashli now stays at home with their three children, Meredith, Duncan and Elise.Matt is on the Board of Directors for the Corps of Cadets Association. He and his family are members of Grace Bible Church in College Station.
As a former Class Agent, I know the vital role The Association of Former Students plays in maintaining the Aggie Network. I decided to make an endowed gift more than 20 years ago, but that is something easily put off. While working overseas in 2009, our dog escaped during a thunderstorm and wandered over to The Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Building. They brought that wet stinky dog inside and helped him fi nd his way home. That clinched it.
Stephanie and Scott P.
Polk '84
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Dallas, TX
Stephanie and Scott P. Polk '84 Endowed Century Club Fund
Lester T.
Potter ’28
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Lester T. Potter received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1928. After graduation, Potter joined Lone Star Gas Co., advancing to President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. He has served as Director and President of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. He served his alma mater on The Association of Former Students Board from 1988-1990 and was President of the Sul Ross Group.
Susan B. ’93 and Richard M.
Powell ’61
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Allen, TX
Richard Powell became the President of Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. in 1984 after 6 years as President of Duo-Sales Inc. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.
Susan completed a double degree in History and English at Texas A&M. She designed and coordinated production of quilts used to raise funds for the Singing Cadets and the Sterling Evans Library. She is a Past President of the Plano A&M Mother’s Club and served on the Executive Board of the Federation of Texas A&M Mothers’ Clubs.
Penny Lynn
Prater ’80
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San Ramon, CA
Upon completion of Bachelor of Science degrees in both Chemistry and Biology at Lamar University, Penny Prater received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1980. She then received a Master of Business Administration and a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1986 from Texas Tech University, In 1991 she received a Master of Laws from George Washington University School of Law. Penny has practiced as a patent examiner, attorney and counsel since 1988 and is currently a senior counsel for Chevron Corporation in San Ramon, California. Penny serves on the advisory board of the College of Arts and Sciences at Lamar University and participates in Chevron sponsored activities at Texas A&M.
Mary F. and James A.
Pridmore ’41
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James Pridmore operated a private practice as an engineering consultant following a 34-year career as Project and Materials Manager for Humble Oil/Exxon Corporation. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Ordinance Corps during World War II. He was State Director of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and a Life Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Helen
Pugh
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Helen Pugh attended T.C.U. before graduating from East Texas State University. She established the Most Valuable Player and Spirit Awards for A&M baseball team in honor of her late husband, A&M Hall of Famer Marion C. Pugh ’41. She is a life member of the Texas A&M Letterman’s Association.
Morton
Rachofsky ’51
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Dallas, TX
Morton Rachofsky is owner of Morton Rachofsky Co. Realtors, which he established in 1964. He served as Director of the D-Art/Visual Arts Center and had a large scale sculpture displayed at Dallas’ Plaza of the Americas in conjunction with the 5th Texas Sculpture Symposium. Rachofsky also was a Co-Class Agent, member of the Liberal Arts Development Council, and on the Real Estate Committee of the Texas A&M University Development Foundation.
Patricia and Glendale B.
Rand ’57
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Houston, TX
After a successful 28-year career, Glendale Rand retired in 1986 as District Sales Manager for Exxon Co. USA in Houston. He also served as the State Marketing Manager for T.I.H. Rand has funded an endowment for A&M’s Management Department, endowed a Sul Ross Scholarship for the Corp of Cadets and quarterbacked the 1953 Aggie Freshman football team.
Garry B.
Rand ’91
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Houston, TX
Garry Rand received his B.S. degree in Recreation Parks and Tourism Science and works as a QC/QA Specialist in the Engineering and Construction Department of the Texas Department of Transportation. He has also participated in various volunteer work and activities as a member of Alpha Phi Omega national Fraternity. This endowment is given in his honor by his parents, Patty and Glendale Rand ’57.
Mary and John L.
Randolph ’66
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Montgomery, TX
Neal Randolph received his B.S. and M.S. in Entomology from Texas A&M University. He retired as Professor Emeritus from the Department of Entomology and was a recipient of FSA Distinguished Achievement Award. His greatest satisfaction and professional pride was his relationship with his students. Anne was an active member with the College Station community and with TAMU student organizations.