NAME
Alta Mathews
TEXAS A&M MBA
Class of 2008
POSITION
17
HR Team Leader
Company
Chevron
Location
Houston, TX
“They spend quality time with the students to ensure that we ‘get it,’ that we are challenged in our thinking.” “The faculty-to-student ratio really allows them to spend the time needed to get to know us individually and help us reach our full potential.” After obtaining the role of human resources team leader for the Energy Technology Company within Chevron Corporation, Alta was afforded the opportunity to apply the lessons she learned in the Texas A&M MBA Program. In Manila, the capital of the Philippines, she managed the employees at one of Chevron’s Shared Service Centers. Now Alta is the person providing guidance and support to company officials in areas such as strategic workforce planning, knowledge management and performance support. A big part of her approach to that job is based on her Texas A&M experience, especially the example set by a faculty member who encouraged her to pursue her interests and strengths. “Dr. Mary Lea McAnally is a strong example of the extent to which MBA faculty will go to help you succeed,” she recalled. “She systematically and enthusiastically laid the groundwork for my knowledge and interest in accounting. It’s not about her — it’s about you.”