Spotlight
on Graduate Brothers
Wes Bolsen (Rose-Hulman 2000) Wesley J. Bolsen (Rose-Hulman 2000) is using chemical science to help prevent wildfires. Wes recently worked with LaderaTech, a Denverbased startup, to help market FORTIFY, a revolutionary flame-retardant spray that adheres to grasses and plant life in high-risk wildfire areas. The product is being used in California on private and state-owned property, and they hope it will be approved for federal property by the end of the year. Unlike other flame-retardants, FORTIFY is designed to work for an entire wildfire season with just one application. As an undergraduate, Wes was an electrical engineering major. He is now an experience entrepreneur and is a member of Rose-Hulman’s Sawmill Society, a network of alumni who connect to share insights, experience and inspiration with one another.
Marcus Bowers (Tulane 1986) Colonel W. M. Bowers, II, USMC (Tulane 1986) returned from a one-year deployment in Afghanistan on July 2, 2020. Marcus distinguished himself through his exceptional performance as Director of Strategic Operations for NATO Resolute Support, U.S. Forces Afghanistan and Operation FREEDOM'S SENTINEL. In recognition of his leadership, oversight, support and sustainment of over 4,800 partnered and independent combat missions, he was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal by the Commander, General Austin Scott Miller, USA. Marcus is a 30-year veteran
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in the Marine Corps Reserve, a Naval Aviator and Infantry Officer, and he currently serves as civilian Executive Director of Enterprise Risk Management for the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Department of Defense. He resides in the Washington, DC, area, where he is active in numerous community service activities, including serving as the Sr. Vice Commander of the DC Department of the American Legion.
5 Pictured: Marcus Bowers (left) received the
Defense Meritorious Service Medal from General Austin Scott Miller (right).
Dan Hughes (Texas A&M 1980) Dan A. Hughes, Jr. (Texas A&M 1980) was appointed to the Texas A&M Foundation Board of Trustees in August. Brother Hughes has been a dedicated Texas A&M alumnus, serving on many advisory boards, including the presidential search committee from 2013-15. He is also a member of the Association of Former Students’ Century Club. His involvement and service earned him the 2013 Outstanding Alumnus of Mays Business School and the 2019 Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M awards.
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