2022 Distinguished Alumni Gala Program

THE A SSOCI ATION OF FOR MER ST UDENTS’

Honoring the Distinguished Alumni of Texas A&M University S E P T E M B E R 16 , 2 0 2 2

2022 W ELCOME Porter S. Garner III ’79, President and CEO, The Association of Former Students

IN VOCATION Case Harris ’23, Student Body President, Texas A&M University First Course Served

R EM A R KS Dara Hegar ’95, Chair of the Board, The Association of Former Students

2022 DISTINGUISHED A LUMNI R ECOGNITION Travis Logan Smith, Jr., Class of 1898* General Joe Ashy ’62 Thomas W. Powell ’62

Second Course Served

2022 DISTINGUISHED A LUMNI R ECOGNITION Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68 Bill Mahomes ’69 Mark Fischer ’72

R EM A R KS M. Katherine Banks, President, Texas A&M University

2022 DISTINGUISHED A LUMNI R ECOGNITION Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. ’72 Mark W. Albers ’79 Gregory M. Cokinos ’79 Third Course Served

2022 DISTINGUISHED A LUMNI R ECOGNITION Bill Jones ’81 Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ’83 Elaine Mendoza ’87

FINA LE Porter S. Garner III ’79, President and CEO, The Association of Former Students PERFORMANCE BY THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SINGING CADETS

*Awarded Posthumously

Distinguished

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Alumnus Award

“Our 2022 Distinguished Alumni highlight the remarkable impact Aggies make on their communities and on the world.

The way they have lived their lives reflects honor and distinction upon the worldwide Aggie Network.” ~ Dara G. Hegar ’95 2022 Chair of the Board, The Association of Former Students

Established in 1962 by The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University, the Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University. It recognizes those alumni who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations and careers have honored the legacy of excellence of Texas A&M University. The Distinguished Alumnus Award does more than honor its recipients. It further illustrates the great value of the academic programs and student involvement at Texas A&M and increases the pride that former students, students, faculty, staff and friends have for our University. To date, this prestigious award has only been presented to 318 of Texas A&M’s 565,000 former students.

Located in Aggie Park next to the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, the Distinguished Alumni Tribute proudly displays the names of all former students who have been honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. This prominent and inspiring tribute is an inspiration to the Aggie Network and is open year-round for all to enjoy.

2022 Distinguished The

Alumnus Award Recipients

Travis Logan Smith, Jr., Class of 1898 “For a number of years I have known of his unbelievable energy, diversified interests, great achievements and, most of all, his enormous generosity.” — Maj. Gen. Thomas G. Darling ’54 “Mr. Smith devoted his time, talents, money and boundless energy to the welfare of Texas A&M,” said grandson Bruce Smith ’67.

Travis L. Smith Jr., Class of 1898, enrolled at Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas when he was only 15, after personally petitioning then-president Lawrence Sullivan Ross for admission into the sophomore class. Smith honored Ross’s generosity by earning a degree in civil engineering in only three years, just short of his 18th birthday. Smith led in the Corps of Cadets as a first lieutenant and staff adjutant. He became one of the original Ross Volunteers, both serving Ross during his lifetime and presiding over Ross’ 1898 funeral.

After graduation, Smith embarked on a prolific career. It is thought that he founded 18 companies in his lifetime. Whether as a civil engineer, surveyor, airplane engine manufacturer, oil driller, aerial crop-duster or anything else, Smith served those around him, especially those in financial need.

He was generous to a fault, even when it wasn’t in the best interest of his business. When developing real estate, Smith would often sell lots for less than they were worth to make them more affordable to prospective land owners.

He once constructed student housing near campus, employing primarily students and World War II veterans. He then deeded it to The Association of Former Students, stipulating that when it was sold, the profits would go toward scholarships. Smith also created two Presidents’ Endowed Scholarships.

Aggie community was important to Smith. He served as a Class of 1898 Class Agent. He founded the Sul Ross Group, originally composed of Aggies who had been students during Ross’s tenure, and served as the group’s permanent president until his death in 1972. Smith is remembered by many former cadets as a generous benefactor and mentor.

Smith’s Aggie legacy has continued in his 11 direct descendants who are Aggies and many other family members who attended Texas A&M.

General Joe Ashy ’62 “General Ashy’s reputation for integrity and selfless dedication to supporting America’s warfighters combined to set the highest possible standards for military and industry interactions.” — Lt. Gen. Bruce“Orville” Wright According to General Joe Ashy ’62, the saying, “We are the Aggies, The Aggies are we,” “highlights the imperative that Aggie excellence demands ‘us’ (rather than ‘me’) to selflessly serve for the greater good. Our unity and collective spirit are what make us transcendent and distinctive!”

Ashy is one of only 10 Aggies to rise to the rank of four-star general in the U.S. military. He began his 35-year military career as a fighter pilot in the Air Force after four years of ROTC with the Corps of Cadets. By the end of his service, Ashy was concurrently serving as the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Space Command and Air Force Space Command. Included in his many military decorations are the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and the U.S. Defense Distinguished Service Medal with cluster. General Ashy’s command touched the lives of countless U.S. and global coalition partner members.

After retirement from the military, Ashy founded aerospace consulting company Ashy and Associates LLC, where he served as president and CEO. He was appointed to the Independent Strategic Assessment Group, which advises the Air Force in the areas of air, space, cyber, and command and control. Appointed as a senior fellow by the Department of Defense, Ashy mentored up-and-coming U.S. flag officers through the Capstone and Pinnacle programs. During his 18 years of involvement with these programs, Ashy also led U.S. delegations to over 120 countries.

Ashy has been closely involved in Texas A&M’s Sul Ross Group, which includes Aggie former students of 55 or more years from graduation. He served as the group’s president during the 2021-22 term. Ashy has been married to his wife, Sue, for 61 years. They have a daughter, Karen, and a granddaughter, Maj. Kristin Clinger ’09.

Ashy’s Aggie family includes his late father, Joe Ashy ’29, and his brother, Dr. Thomas Ashy ’64.

Thomas W. Powell ’62 “He is a fascinating individual with a generous heart and a deep love for this university, and I believe the Distinguished Alumnus Award was made for persons of his caliber.” — Meigan Aronson “‘Honors,’ in my way of thinking, are not what I may have done or accomplished, but what I have received,” said Thomas W. Powell ’62. “When I think about Texas A&M and honors, I think about the honor I received by having the privilege of being a student and a member of the Corps of Cadets.”

In addition to being in the Corps of Cadets, Powell also served as a Ross Volunteer and was a member of MSC SCONA. Although Powell earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics, the majority of his career has been in business administration.

Powell has spent decades leading Powell Industries Inc. He served as president and CEO from 1984 until his retirement, as well as the company’s chairman of the board. When he first joined the company in 1964, it was a five-man family business. Currently, the company employs over 3,000 people and has expanded to international locations. This type of growth is no accident.

Powell’s leadership philosophy, built on the values he learned at Texas A&M, has prioritized integrity and elevated his employees every step of the way.

In addition to his corporate success, Powell’s convictions have also led him to generously give back to others. He has established many chairs, fellowships and scholarships for Texas A&M, both at the flagship College Station campus and in Galveston. He spent 10 years on Texas A&M University at Galveston’s board of visitors, and is the namesake of that campus’s Powell Marine Engineering Complex. His philanthropic donations have served A&M’s Colleges of Science, Engineering and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He is also passionate about retaining first-generation college students, who he supports with a scholarship through A&M’s Science Leadership Scholars Program.

Powell has two children, Holly ’85 and Michael ’88; and his wife, Kimberly, also has two children, Victoria ’13 and Zane.

Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68 “Joe is unique in his gifts and talents, in his humility, and in his quest to build up all those around him.” — James M. Donnell ’82 “The essence of Texas A&M is the Aggie Spirit,” said Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68. “In my mind, this means competence in your chosen work, a desire to get the job done correctly, caring deeply about others, and being willing to pitch in and help others who need your help.”

Fowler holds three degrees in mechanical engineering, all from Texas A&M, and all earned with honors. He was a member of the Corps of Cadets, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Student Engineers’ Council. As a graduate student, he discovered a love for engineering consulting, which would eventually become his life’s work.

After earning his doctorate, Fowler co-founded Stress Engineering Services Inc. In 1984, he was named president of the company, and would continue to hold that title until 2016. Stress Engineering was twice named to the Aggie 100, and won “Best Place to Work” awards in Texas, Ohio, Houston, New Orleans and Cincinnati. In 2012, Fowler was selected by Ernst and Young as a regional Entrepreneur of the Year.

When he was an undergraduate, Fowler relied on a scholarship from a former student to assist with his expenses; and it is now important to him to pay that investment forward. He and his wife, Linda, have supported 35 Aggies through endowed scholarships. In addition, they have given a number of scholarships to students at their local church who are pursuing higher education. Joe and his brother, Don Fowler ’66, endowed the Fowler Lecture series in 2001, and Joe himself has returned as a guest lecturer for many different engineering classes.

All three of Joe and Linda’s children are Aggies who met their spouses at A&M: Jodi Malanga ’90 (John ’89), Rob Fowler ’92 (Barb ’92) and Amy Shawver ’96 (Robert ’95). Five grandchildren and Joe’s two older brothers are also Aggies.

Bill Mahomes ’69 “Bill is a wonderful example of an Aggie that has spent his life personifying the core values of Texas A&M. Despite all his success and recognition, he remains exceedingly humble.”

— Bill Carter ’69 Texas A&M taught Bill Mahomes ’69 that, “I was tougher and more resilient than I knew. That life may or may not have always been fair, but how I respond and feel about it is the real test, not the action itself.”

As the first Black student to complete four years in the Corps of Cadets, Mahomes experienced his share of tests. Growing up in Lindale, Texas, he attended segregated schools before coming to the recently integrated Texas A&M. He was the first in his family to attend college, and at the time, he struggled with a speech impediment. However, Mahomes was determined to uphold A&M’s values, even when others didn’t. He graduated with a finance degree, participating in the Cadet Honor Council among other student organizations. Mahomes went on to earn his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas in 1972, serving as vice president of the Student Bar Association while there.

In his distinguished legal career, Mahomes has spent over 30 years specializing in public finance, real estate and commercial transactions. He is the former managing partner, president and director of Mahomes Bolden PC, and a former partner at Bracewell LLC. He currently serves as the general counsel and executive vice president for Vista Bank. Some of his most notable clients include the city of Dallas, DFW International Airport and the Texas Turnpike Authority.

Mahomes has served on the boards of over 25 different civic and charitable organizations, including, The Association of Former Students, the Salvation Army, the Dallas Legal Service Corp., the Bethlehem Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. In 2015, Mahomes was appointed to The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, where he continues to serve. He was reappointed and named vice chairman of the board in 2021. Bill and his wife, Pam, have two children.

Mark Fischer ’72 “While his business successes are impressive and noteworthy, his greatest attribute is his engaging spirit for life and his desire to help others.” — Lias J. “Jeff” Steen ’80 If Mark Fischer ’72 were to share some advice, he would say, “Make a difference, and be a master of your own destiny. Always remember, in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity, so embrace complexity to arrive at the best outcome.”

Originally, Fischer wanted to become an astronaut. In 1968, when he was a freshman at Texas A&M, the United States was engaged in the space race, and Fischer thought that acquiring an aerospace engineering degree was the best way to join this exciting new field. He did graduate in aerospace engineering; but by 1972, he had decided to turn his attention to the energy sector instead.

Fischer started his career with Exxon, and in 1988, he founded his own oil and gas company, Chaparral Energy. The company operated in 13 states under Fischer’s leadership. It was recognized by the Aggie 100 four times, the Oklahoma City Metro 50 award eight times, and was recognized as one of the best places to work in Oklahoma City. Ernst and Young named Fischer an Entrepreneur of the Year national finalist in 2012. He served as Chaparral’s CEO and chairman of the board until his retirement in 2017. Additionally, Fischer owns and chairs the boards of six other companies: Dippin’ Dots, Pointe Vista Development, SuMark Pharmacies, Doc Popcorn, Resource Oil and Gas and Skybridge Development.

Recently, Fischer and his wife, SuSu, co-chaired A&M’s Lead by Example campaign, which raised over $4.25 billion in support of Texas Aggies. Fischer has served on a number of nonprofit boards, including the Boy Scouts of America, and he chaired the board of The Association of Former Students in 2019. The Fischers have sponsored Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as the Zachry Engineering Education Complex’s Fischer Engineering Design Center.

The Fischers have two children, Scott and Christy ’04, and three grandchildren.

Two of Mark’s brothers are Aggies as well.

Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. ’72 “No other person I know represents what is possible with a degree from Texas A&M better than Cliff Thomas.” — John Sharp ’72 “I always want to be that business person who is successful, but does it the right way,” said Cliff L. Thomas ’72 — and the core values at Texas A&M have helped him to do just that. “The core values are more than words — it’s the way you live your life.”

Thomas came to Texas A&M as a football recruit under coach Gene Stallings ’57.

Football taught Thomas how to treat people right, manage adversity and work extremely hard, as well as how to build a team and be accountable to those teammates. He graduated with a degree in physical education, having married his high school sweetheart, Cathy, along the way.

After a few years coaching high school football, he decided to change fields, and he took a job as manager of a small Exxon distributorship in Hope, Arkansas.

In 1981, Thomas purchased his own Exxon distributorship in Victoria, Texas, creating Thomas Petroleum and C.L. Thomas Inc. Thomas and his team had great success, becoming one of Exxon’s and Chevron’s top distributors. Thomas Petroleum grew to 36 wholesale terminals in 23 states, 230 dealer accounts and 165 Speedy Stop Stores with about 3,100 employees. In 2012, Thomas sold 143 Speedy Stop Stores to 7-11. He currently owns and operates 23 Speedy Stop Stores and co-owns Pilot Thomas Logistics.

Thomas has contributed to A&M’s strategic development through The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. During his 11-year tenure, both as a committee member and as chairman of the board, the A&M System saw a number of new buildings and renovations across campuses, from RELLIS to Kyle Field, as well as a move to the SEC. Thomas has served his broader community through positions on the boards of Guadalupe Blanco River Authority, DeTar Hospital System, Wells Fargo bank, and The University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company.

Cliff and Cathy have three daughters; Ashlie ’17, Whitney and Beth, and three granddaughters, Preslie ’25, Ashbie and Sophia.

Mark W. Albers ’79 “Mark is a steady influence with the rare gift of raising the level of accomplishment of all those with whom he works.” — George N. Harris, Jr. ’85 Mark W. Albers ’79 believes, “We are all put here for a purpose, and that purpose is not ‘all about us.’” Rather, he says, our purpose “is found in the One who put us here in the first place.”

From the beginning, Albers knew he wanted a career in oil. He studied petroleum engineering at A&M, participating in Student Engineers’ Council, Engineering Honor Society, Campus Crusade for Christ and even walking onto the football team. After graduating summa cum laude, Albers soon found a job with Exxon. It was the perfect fit. He remained at ExxonMobil for over 38 years, eventually working his way up to corporate senior vice president over the upstream at the company’s headquarters in Irving, Texas. Albers’ career took him from Australia to Africa, bringing on new supplies of energy.

While excelling in industry, Albers also found the time to stay involved in his local community. He is an area advisor to Men’s Bible Study Fellowship over Houston and East Texas, providing leadership for about 2,500 participants. He has served on the boards of the MD Anderson Cancer Center, CEO Forum and the Grace School of Theology.

Service to Texas A&M has remained a priority to Albers. He served on the boards of The Association of Former Students, the A&M System’s University Lands Board, and College of the Engineering Advisory Board. Albers and his wife, Cindy, are Endowed Century Club members. They have funded an endowed scholarship, an endowed faculty fellowship, and classroom improvements in the new Zachry Engineering Education Complex.

Three of Mark and Cindy’s four children attended A&M with their spouses: Byron ’06 (Sharla ’06), Amanda ’11 (Scott ’11), and Amy ’15 (Tony ’11). Their son David (Marin) graduated from Rice University. They have 12 grandchildren.

Gregory M. Cokinos ’79 “I’ve never seen him back down, even in the face of long odds and tremendous adversity.

He will not be outworked. He will not be outmaneuvered. He will not be discouraged.”

— Russell W. Smith ’03 “The core values embraced by the student body and stressed in the Aggie culture have built and guided me to a more virtuous and fulfilled life, which is essential to maintaining the traditions of this great country,” said Gregory Cokinos ’79.

Cokinos earned his bachelor of business administration degree from A&M, quickly followed in 1982 by his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. In 1989, he cofounded Cokinos Young law firm, specializing in construction, engineering and real estate law. Cokinos is the firm’s president and CEO. Under his leadership, the firm has grown from three attorneys to over 85 across three states.

Cokinos has been repeatedly recognized for his contributions to his field. He was the first Houston lawyer to be inducted into the American College of Construction Lawyers, a group considered the top 1% of U.S. construction lawyers. Thomson Reuters has named Cokinos a Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2005 and one of The Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas every year since 2007. He was awarded 2018 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers and is the 2022 chair-elect to the Texas State Bar Construction Law section. In 2021, Cokinos was named Houston Business Journal’s most admired CEO. Never far from his beloved alma mater, Cokinos is an avid fan of all things Aggie. In 2017, Mays Business School named him an Outstanding Alumnus.

Cokinos has served on the board of The Association of Former Students and was chair of the board of the 12th Man Foundation. Since 2019, Cokinos has returned to campus as a visiting lecturer of construction law.

Cokinos comes from a large Aggie family — more than 30 Cokinoses have graduated from Texas A&M since 1939. He and his wife, Page, have six children, four of whom have attended A&M: Kyle ’16, Katherine ’17, Carter ’19 and Mary Kristen ’24.

Bill Jones ’81 “Bill reflects the best of A&M core values and is a role model for those that have come after him.” — John D. White ’70 “I have tried to do all things such that anyone following me would have difficulty doing them better,” said Bill Jones ’81.

From the time he entered as a student at Texas A&M, Jones has displayed a dedication to excellence. He was named Outstanding Freshman in the Corps of Cadets, and would go on to become First Brigade commander and a Ross Volunteer.

Not only that, but he served off the quad as both sophomore class president and president of the MSC Fall Leadership Committee. In each of these positions, Jones strengthened his leadership skills through service to others.

After graduating with a degree in business management, he enrolled at Baylor Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 1985. The early part of his legal career focused on litigation, dealing with complex business cases in both state and federal courts. Jones paused his time in private practice for three years to serve as general counsel to Gov. Rick Perry ’72. Now, Jones owns and is current principal of The Jones Firm, where he specializes in matters of public law and government relations. In addition, he manages a startup company: AFCI Texas LLC. Jones has consistently risen to leadership — not only in his professional life, but also in his philanthropic service. Jones is a chairman emeritus of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents and a former board member of The Association of Former Students. He has served as commissioner of the Texas Parks & Wildlife, president of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, treasurer of the Texas Association of Business and as a member of the ERCOT Selection Committee. He is president of the Texas African American History Memorial Foundation, placing the Texas African American History Memorial on the state capitol grounds during his tenure.

Jones and his wife, Johnita ’83, have three children and two grandchildren.

Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ’83 “He is not only an outstanding engineer but also an outstanding and compassionate leader and a great example of the Aggie core value of selfless service.” — Dr. John E. Hurtado ’91 To Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ’83, Texas A&M means family. He said, “Family shapes your values, helps you to maintain your humility.

They challenge you to be your best, they protect you in the most fierce manner, they honor and applaud your growth, they deeply care.”

Williams knows what it means to contribute to a large family: He grew up the fourth child out of 10. He is a first-generation college graduate, and was the first in his family to study engineering. He joined the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as a student, and soon accomplished his goal of earning a mechanical engineering degree.

Williams returned to Missouri for his MBA, and stayed for a Ph.D. in engineering and public policy. During this time, he began a 20-year career with Boeing, eventually becoming director of research and development.

Boeing honored Williams with its Black Engineer of the Year Award in 2001. he then moved to Alcoa, again with a focus in research and development, and later moved to Pall Corp., where he was made senior vice president of global engineering. Williams retired from the industry in 2015, taking on a new role at Carnegie Mellon University as the executive director and distinguished service professor of the university’s Engineering and Technology Innovation Management Program.

In addition to his notable engineering career, Williams has also served on the boards of many organizations. In 2020, he co-chaired Texas A&M’s task force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, with findings that directly impacted the university’s current initiatives. He served as the first Black chair of the board of The Association of Former Students in 2018. He also served as president of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation board and on the boards of Innovation Works, Tech-Solve Corp. and the Washington University Alumni Association.

Williams and his wife, Valerie, have two children and a granddaughter.

Elaine Mendoza ’87 “At every step, Elaine has demonstrated her determination in the pursuit of excellence, her capacity to build significant institutions and her willingness to serve the public interest.”

— Henry Cisneros ’68 “Throughout different aspects of life, the perseverance cultivated during my time at Texas A&M has strengthened my determination to meet challenges head on and not be deterred in resolving complex issues,” said Elaine Mendoza ’87.

Mendoza earned her degree in aerospace engineering, one of a small group of women in the program at that time. As a student, she worked at the NASA Ames Research Center and participated in activities such as intramural sports. Not long after her graduation from A&M, Mendoza founded Conceptual MindWorks Inc., where she remains CEO today. Her company has led in biotechnology and medical informatics for 32 years, researching chem-bio defense, population health and developing and deploying cloud-based electronic health records.

Concurrent with her leadership in industry, Mendoza has committed much of her time to public service, primarily in the spheres of education and health care.

In San Antonio, she has served on multiple education-focused boards. One, where she serves as chairman, established a city-wide pre-K education program.

She has served on many state-level commissions and boards, including the Code Red Task Force, which delved into Texans’ health care access. She led the COVID-19 Frontline Child Care Task Force, which connected essential workers to child care. Mendoza has been recognized for her contributions with numerous awards and honors.

In addition to having served on The Association of Former Students’ board of directors, Mendoza has served on The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents since 2011. As chair of the Committee of Academic and Student Affairs, she worked to establish a robust set of metrics for measuring student outcomes and focused on educator preparation. In 2019, she was voted by the regents to serve as chairman of the board, becoming the first Hispanic chair.

Mendoza met her husband, Larry Gay ’85, while they were students at A&M. They have two daughters and sons-in-law: Contessa Gay ’16 (Cameron Novikoff ’15), and Francesca Blissett ’19 (Jordan Blissett ’18).

Distinguished Alumni

of Texas A&M University

(2010) CPT Robert L. Acklen, Jr. ’63

(2019) Anthony J. “Tony” Best ’72

(2012) Donald A. Adam ’57

(2011) John E. Bethancourt ’74

(2015) Col. Edward V. Adams, Class of 1929

(2005) Hon. Willie E. B. Blackmon ’73

(2011) Harold L. Adams ’61

(1983) John R. Blocker ’45

(1999) James R. “Jim” Adams ’61

(1995) Willy F. Bohlmann, Jr. ’50

(2008) Neal W. Adams ’68

(1998) Robert E. Bolen ’47

(2019) Phil Adams ’70

(2011) Clifton J. Bolner ’49

(2022) Mark W. Albers ’79

(2013) Dr. Ray M. Bowen ’58

(1977) Ford D. Albritton, Jr. ’43

(2015) Dr. Charles H. Bowman ’59

(2009) Edward C. “Pete” Aldridge, Jr. ’60

(2019) Dr. Richard A. Box ’61

(2013) Khalid A. Al-Falih ’82

(1978) Searcy Bracewell ’38

(1979) Robert H. Allen ’50

(2013) E. Ridley Briggs ’54

(1995) Gabe D. Anderson, Jr. ’41

(1991) Harvey R. “Bum” Bright ’43

(1977) Leslie L. Appelt ’41

(1979) Fred R. Brison, Class of 1921

(2022) General Joe Ashy ’62

(1967) Ernest D. Brockett ’34

(1967) James W. Aston ’33

(2017) Craig C. Brown ’75

(2004) Dr. Dionel E. Avilés ’53

(1968) LTG Andrew D. Bruce, Class of 1916

(1998) W. Mike Baggett ’68

(1989) Dr. Ogbourne D. Butler, Jr. ’39

(2016) Dr. Susan Rudd Bailey ’78

(1964) R. Wofford Cain, Class of 1913

(1975) Robert W. Baker ’44

(2019) T. Randall Cain ’82

(2016) Dr. William M. Barnes ’64

(2003) Carlos H. Cantu ’55

(2015) Stanton P. Bell ’54

(1972) Hal N. Carr ’43

(1964) Tyree L. Bell, Class of 1913

(2012) Horace S. Carswell, Jr. ’38

(1973) Morris “Buddy” Benz ’32

(2000) Bill E. Carter ’69

(2017) Jorge A. Bermúdez ’73

(1980) Harvey Cash ’33

(2003) M. L. “Red” Cashion ’53

(2016) Otway B. Denny, Jr. ’71

(2019) Henry G. Cisneros ’68

(1966) Wilfred T. Doherty, Class of 1922

(1979) Hon. Bill W. Clayton ’50

(1988) Dr. James H. “Red” Duke, Jr. ’50

(1995) Daniel D. Clinton, Jr. ’52

(1964) J. Harold Dunn, Class of 1925

(2020) Dr. C. M. Cocanougher ’53

(1984) Jefferson C. Dykes, Class of 1921

(1989) Aaron Cohen ’52

(2009) Jesse L. Easterwood, Class of 1909

(2022) Gregory M. Cokinos ’79

(2016) David G. Eller ’59

(1996) Brig. Gen. Mike P. Cokinos ’43

(2014) Charles A. “Chuck” Ellison ’76

(2015) Carri Baker Coleman ’84

(2013) Robert A. Epstein ’44

(1971) LTG Robert W. Colglazier, Class of 1925

(1973) Sterling C. Evans, Class of 1921

(1976) George D. Comnas ’35

(1981) R. A. “Murray” Fasken ’38

(1985) Richard N. Conolly, Sr. ’37

(2007) Raul B. Fernandez ’59

(2015) Stephen F. Cooper ’78

(1992) Jack Finney ’38

(2005) Jerry S. Cox ’72

(2022) Mark Fischer ’72

(1983) John A. “Jack” Crichton ’37

(2010) Hon. William H. “Bill” Flores ’76

(1985) O. Wayne Crisman ’38

(1990) Dr. Davis L. Ford ’59

(2004) John David Crow ’58

(1973) James M. “Cop” Forsyth, Class of 1912

(2006) Col. Edward B. Cushing, Class of 1880

(1997) Joe B. Foster ’56

(2014) Maj. Gen. Thomas G. Darling ’54

(1975) Dr. Lawrence E. Fouraker ’44

(1982) Alfred I. Davies ’34

(2022) Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68

(2003) A. W. “Head” Davis, Jr. ’45

(2012) Thomas W. Fowler ’43

(2010) Don H. Davis, Jr. ’61

(2015) Lupe Fraga ’57

(2018) Dr. Eddie Joe Davis ’67

(2017) General William M. Fraser, III ’74

(1968) Roy B. Davis, Class of 1927

(1987) Jack G. Fritts ’53

(1981) Joe Carter Denman, Jr. ’46

(1986) Thomas R. Frymire ’45

(2014) Monroe H. Fuchs ’56

(1972) Harold J. Haynes ’46

(1970) J. H. Galloway, Class of 1929

(2019) David A. Heath ’76

(1998) Raymond E. Galvin ’53

(2015) Fred W. Heldenfels IV ’79

(2016) General Patrick K. Gamble ’67

(2009) Frederick W. Heldenfels, Jr. ’33

(2007) Preston M. Geren, Jr. ’45

(1979) Hugo C. Heldenfels ’35

(2018) Kathleen Miller Gibson ’81

(2020) Mike A. Hernandez III ’83

(2006) Dr. Frederick E. Giesecke, Class of 1886

(1974) Robert R. Herring ’41

(2002) Marvin J. Girouard ’61

(1988) James B. Hervey ’42

(2005) Melbern G. Glasscock ’59

(1991) William B. Heye, Jr. ’60

(1966) Richard A. Goodson, Class of 1927

(1994) John R. Hill, Jr. ’44

(2016) Dr. Charles W. Graham ’53

(2018) J. D. “Duke” Hobbs ’47

(1966) Dewitt C. Greer, Class of 1923

(2014) Judge C. Ray Holbrook, Jr. ’48

(2017) Charles H. Gregory ’64

(2014) Dr. Stephen A. Holditch ’69

(1971) Rex B. Grey ’41

(1980) LTG James F. Hollingsworth ’40

(1985) Gerald D. Griffin ’56

(2012) General Hal M. Hornburg ’68

(1990) Henry J. Gruy ’37

(2020) LTG Randolph W. House ’67

(1982) Richard E. Haas ’45

(2005) Billy Pete Huddleston ’56

(1999) Jon L. Hagler ’58

(2001) James L. Huffines, Jr. ’44

(1968) Michel T. Halbouty ’30

(2019) Samuel “Ray” Huffines ’74

(1976) Fred Hale, Class of 1922

(2017) William M. “Bill” Huffman ’53

(2014) William W. Hanna ’58

(2011) Dan A. Hughes ’51

(2015) Raymond R. Hannigan ’61

(2019) Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. ’80

(2012) William G. Harrell ’43

(2010) Dudley J. Hughes ’51

(1971) Dr. Marion T. Harrington, Class of 1922

(2012) Lloyd H. Pete Hughes Jr. ’43

(1986) Dr. Richard H. Harrison, III ’47

(2020) Weldon Jaynes ’54

(1985) LTG Eivind H. Johansen ’50

(2012) Tommie E. Lohman ’59

(1974) Bernard G. Johnson ’37

(2015) Lyle Lovett ’79

(2022) Bill Jones ’81

(1967) Maj. Gen. Alvin R. Luedecke ’32

(2020) Carol E. Jordan ’80

(1962) William W. Lynch, Class of 1922

(2015) Richard Kardys ’67

(2022) Bill Mahomes ’69

(2012) George D. Keathley ’37

(1972) Dr. Frank J. Malina ’34

(2018) Robert Earl Keen ’78

(1987) Herschel G. Maltz ’50

(1983) Dr. Mavis P. Kelsey ’32

(2013) Melvin S. Maltz ’47

(1999) Bill W. Klotz ’46

(2013) Glenda C. Mariott ’79

(1962) Dr. Edward F. Knipling ’30

(2009) Pablo D. Marvin ’66

(1971) Dr. John M. “Jack” Knox ’46

(2001) James R. “Randy” Matson ’67

(2017) Arno W. Krebs, Jr. ’64

(2014) Charles A. Mattei, Jr. ’49

(1968) Carl C. “Polly” Krueger, Class of 1912

(2004) Joe B. Mattei ’53

(1996) Weldon D. Kruger ’53

(2018) A. Dwain Mayfield ’59

(2005) Edward F. Kruse ’49

(2014) James A. Mayo, Jr. ’70

(2002) Howard W. Kruse ’52

(1997) L. Lowry Mays ’57

(2007) Edwin J. Kyle, Class of 1899

(1991) Hon. Frederick D. McClure ’76

(2020) Willie T. Langston II ’81

(1993) William C. McCord ’49

(2020) Tim Leach ’82

(2008) Arthur R. “Artie” McFerrin, Jr. ’65

(2012) Turney W. Leonard ’42

(1969) Walter C. McGee, Jr. ’31

(1978) John H. Lindsey ’44

(2021) E. E. McQuillen, Class of 1920

(1993) George A. Linskie ’38

(2022) Elaine Mendoza ’87

(2009) Frank Carlton Litterst, Jr. ’43

(2016) Dr. Jarvis E. Miller ’50

(2000) Dr. Jack E. Little ’60

(1977) George P. Mitchell ’40

(2020) Dr. R. Bowen Loftin ’71

(1983) Kenneth E. Montague ’37

(1993) Edward E. Monteith, Jr. ’43

(2001) Harris J. Pappas ’66

(1997) James S. Moore ’52

(2015) William M. Peña ’42

(1978) Joe Hiram Moore ’38

(2018) Charles L. Pence ’51

(1976) Hon. William T. Moore ’40

(2002) Hon. James R. “Rick” Perry ’72

(1969) Dr. William E. Morgan ’30

(1976) L. F. Peterson ’36

(2013) General T. Michael Moseley ’71

(2008) James Doug Pitcock, Jr. ’49

(1971) Norman N. Moser ’37

(1992) Lester T. Potter, Class of 1928

(1969) Edward J. Mosher, Class of 1928

(2019) Shelley Eubanks Potter ’78

(1992) Frank M. Muller, Jr. ’65

(2022) Thomas W. Powell ’62

(2009) Dr. Charles R. Munnerlyn ’62

(1977) J. Roy Quinby, Class of 1924

(1986) Thomas A. Murrah ’38

(2004) Dr. Carl F. Raba, Jr. ’59

(2017) Maj. Gen. Raymond L. Murray ’35

(1987) Hon. Jack M. Rains ’60

(1992) Samuel Loyd Neal, Jr. ’59

(2011) Gerald L. Ray ’54

(1970) Marion J. Neeley, Class of 1922

(1984) Dr. Chester J. Reed ’47

(2006) L. C. “Chaz” Neely, Jr. ’62

(2000) Bernard C. Richardson ’41

(2005) James K. B. Nelson ’49

(1989) Joseph C. Richardson, Jr. ’49

(2021) Ray B. Nesbitt ’55

(1987) E. M. “Manny” Rosenthal ’42

(1980) Frank H. Newnam, Jr. ’31

(2016) Ray A. Rothrock ’77

(1962) John W. Newton, Class of 1912

(1970) Maj. Gen. J. Earl Rudder ’32

(1990) Dr. Sam A. Nixon, Jr. ’47

(1996) Marvin T. Runyon, Jr. ’45

(2006) Erle A. Nye ’59

(1970) Dr. Sam H. Sanders, Class of 1922

(1984) Thomas A. O’Dwyer ’47

(2014) Clarence E. Sasser ’73

(1981) C. E. “Pat” Olsen, Class of 1923

(1967) Horace A. Sawyer, Class of 1916

(2021) John C. Otto ’70

(2020) Thomas J. Saylak ’82

(2010) Dr. Fred A. Palmer ’59

(1972) Edward M. Schiwetz, Class of 1921

(1962) General Bernard A. Schriever ’31

(2016) Van H. Taylor ’71

(1982) Field Scovell ’30

(1966) Hon. Olin E. “Tiger” Teague ’32

(1982) Charles G. Scruggs ’45

(2022) Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. ’72

(2014) Charlie W. Seely, Sr. ’55

(1974) Julian B. Thomas, Class of 1911

(1978) James L. Sewell, Class of 1927

(2013) James R. “Jim” Thompson ’68

(2018) Hon. John S. Sharp ’72

(1980) Hon. Mayo J. Thompson ’41

(2003) J. Howard Shelton ’41

(1970) Dr. William C. Tinus, Class of 1928

(2014) Dr. Sallie V. Sheppard ’65

(2020) R. Sam Torn ’70

(1974) Owen W. Sherrill, Class of 1910

(2017) Martín E. Torrijos ’87

(1994) Wayne A. Showers ’53

(2019) Joseph V. Tortorice, Jr. ’70

(1988) Lt. Gen. Ormond R. Simpson ’36

(1969) Francis C. Turner, Class of 1929

(2018) James M. Singleton, IV ’66

(1984) Gilbert M. Turner ’45

(1998) Ronald L. Skaggs ’65

(1986) James H. “Jim” Uptmore ’53

(1988) Harwood K. Smith ’35

(2010) Joe Utay, Class of 1908

(2006) Rear Adm. Robert Smith, III ’61

(1972) Dr. Durward B. Varner ’40

(2022) Travis Logan Smith, Jr., Class of 1898

(2016) Dr. Robert L. Walker ’58

(2010) Charles W. “Bill” Soltis ’55

(2012) Dr. Robert V. “Bob” Walker ’45

(2000) Eugene C. Stallings ’57

(1976) Ernest L. Wehner ’41

(2011) J. Wayne Stark ’39

(2008) Charles H. Weinbaum, Jr. ’47

(2015) Dr. J. Richard Steadman ’59

(1993) Richard “Buck” Weirus ’42

(2007) Roderick D. Stepp ’59

(1996) Col. Henry C. Wendler ’34

(2013) R. H. “Steve” Stevens, Jr. ’62

(2011) Dr. Joe E. West ’54

(2012) Bob J. Surovik ’58

(2018) Graham Weston ’86

(2018) Joseph B. Swinbank ’74

(1976) General Otto P. Weyland, Class of 1923

(2016) Cindy B. Taylor ’84

(2020) John D. White ’70

(2012) Dr. Eli L. Whiteley ’41

(1973) Royce E. Wisenbaker ’39

(1994) A. P. Wiley, Jr. ’46

(2016) Dr. Charley V. Wootan ’50

(1990) James E. Wiley, Sr. ’46

(2017) Edmond D. Wulfe ’55

(2020) Charean Williams ’86

(2017) John M. Yantis ’53

(1981) Clayton W. Williams, Jr. ’54

(1999) S. Shariq Yosufzai ’74

(2022) Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ’83

(1989) John F. Younger ’37

(2001) Dr. Josie R. Williams ’71

(2006) Richard W. Younts ’67

(1991) James E. Wilson ’37

(1964) Henry B. “Pat” Zachry, Class of 1922

(2014) Dr. Charles R. Wiseman ’57

(1997) H. Bartell Zachry, Jr. ’54

Nominate an Aggie for the highest honor bestowed upon a former student, the

Distinguished Alumnus Award. tx.ag/DAnominations

In recognition of…

Excellence Dee & Robert White ’81, Anne ’78 & Mark Herod ’78, Linda ’82 & Steve LaMantia ’81, Barbara ’97 & Jeff Steen ’80, and Vivian & Martín Torrijos ’87 Congratulations to the 2022 Distinguished Alumni!

You exemplify Texas A&M’s core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service.

In recognition of…

Excellence Family and Friends of Mark W. Albers ’79

In recognition of…

Integrity Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. ’80

In recognition of…

Integrity

On behalf of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., we want to congratulate Bill Mahomes ’69 on this momentous achievement. Bill has been a friend of the firm, its partners and many of the firm’s employees for many years, and we are honored to be here to support this truly deserving occasion.

In recognition of…

Leadership

Exclusive manufacturer of The Aggie Ring since 1948

In recognition of…

Leadership

Division of Academic and Strategic Collaborations

In recognition of…

Leadership Family and Friends of General Joe Ashy ’62

In recognition of…

Leadership Family and Friends of Gregory M. Cokinos ’79

In recognition of…

Leadership Family and Friends of Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68

In recognition of…

Leadership Family and Friends of Bill Jones ’81

In recognition of…

Leadership

The George & Barbara Bush Foundation congratulates the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus honorees. We are grateful to have fellow Aggies living out Texas A&M University’s core values that President and Mrs. Bush also exhibited throughout their lives – loyalty, integrity, excellence, leadership, selfless service, and respect.

In recognition of…

Leadership

Bill, congratulations! You have been a wonderful contributor to many public, private and philanthropic efforts! Thank you!

Hilltop Securities & Hill Feinberg

In recognition of…

Leadership Kimberley W. & Stephen F. Cooper ’78

In recognition of…

Leadership Neal Adams ’68, Jack Little ’60, Weldon Jaynes ’54, and Sam Torn ’70 Congratulations to all recipients of the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award!

From Sonja and Neal Adams ’68, Judy and Weldon Jaynes ’54, Carolyn and Jack Little ’60 and Susan ’13 and Sam Torn ’70

In recognition of…

Leadership Office of the President

M. Katherine Banks President, Texas A&M University Distinguished Alumni, Thank you for bringing honor to our university by embodying the Aggie core values in all that you do.

Congratulations on this prestigious award!

M. Katherine Banks, President, Texas A&M University

In recognition of…

Leadership

Powell Industries congratulates Tom Powell ’62 as a recipient of Texas A&M’s 2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award. The values instilled during Tom’s education at A&M, as a member of the Corps of Cadets and as a Ross Volunteer, continue to shape the culture of our company and secures your legacy for future Powell employees.

In recognition of…

Leadership The Honorable Tommy Williams ’78 and Marsha Williams

Congratulations to the 2022 Distinguished Alumni and to all Aggies previously recognized!

In recognition of…

Leadership

Congratulations to Bill Mahomes ’69, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Vista Bank, and all other honorees on receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Award!

Your story is an inspiration and we are honored to have you as a strategic leader within our organization.

– Your Vista Bank Family

In recognition of…

Loyalty Accordant Advisors Ann and Ray Huffines ’74 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

In recognition of…

Respect Board of Regents, The Texas A&M University System Family and Friends of Mark Fischer ’72 Harrison Holdings Melinda & John Dickerson ’87, Cecilia González ’81, and Laurie ’88 & Alfredo Gutierrez ’88

In recognition of…

Respect Office of the Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System

Steve Brauer, Jr. ’02 Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M Foundation – Office of the President Texas A&M University School of Law

In recognition of…

Selfless Service 12th Man Foundation Aggie Women Network Black Former Student Network Bracewell LLP Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas CIS-Computer Innovation Services, Inc. College of Engineering Dr. Bettye & Darryl Heath ’84 Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. Family and Friends of Mark W. Albers ’79 Family and Friends of Elaine Mendoza ’87

In recognition of…

Selfless Service Family and Friends of Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. ’72 Fran & Bill Carter ’69 Joyce & Michael Cragin ’78 Loop Capital & Jefferies McCall, Parkhurst & Horton LLP Mays School of Business Office of the Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System Office of the Commandant, Corps of Cadets Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

In recognition of…

Selfless Service Rhonda & Jeff Miller ’88 School of Architecture School of Education and Human Development School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Stress Engineering Services, Inc. Texas A&M Foundation Texas A&M Hispanic Network Texas A&M University-San Antonio Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association The Bush School of Government and Public Service

Mark W. Albers ’79

General Joe Ashy ’62

Mark Fischer ’72

Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68

Petroleum Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Elaine Mendoza ’87 Aerospace Engineering

Travis Logan Smith, Jr., Class of 1898

Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ’83 Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. You embody our Aggie core values and are an inspiration to future Aggie engineers. We celebrate your success and greatly appreciate your distinguished service to Texas A&M University.

John E. Hurtado, Ph.D. Interim Vice Chancellor for Engineering, The Texas A&M University System Interim Dean of Engineering, Texas A&M University Interim Director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Congratulations Mark Fischer ’72

2022

Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University

from, Scott Fischer and Sarah Hoffman

Congratulations

Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68 We are so proud of you and the honor of being selected as a 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University. Both you and your wife, Linda, have been, and continue to be, loyal supporters of Texas A&M University and all that it stands for the past 58 years.

Sincerely, Your brothers, David T. Fowler ’64 & Donald W. Fowler ’66; your beloved and late sister, Rosemary Fowler Crum; and all our families, including our spouses, children and grandchildren — many of whom are Aggies themselves

Congratulations Bill Mahomes ’69 A man who surmounted obstacles A man of many accomplishments A man of honor

Paul and Dr. Helen Koether, Corpus Christi, TX

Congratulations to General Joe Ashy ’62 and his life-long companion, Sue Ashy, for the well-deserved recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M for a lifetime of selfless service in the defense of our nation and for his leadership and dedication to our beloved Corps of Cadets, the Sul Ross Group and Texas A&M University.

The Sul Ross Group Board Of Directors

Congratulations Gregory Cokinos ’79 Way to go, Army!

It is no surprise to your C|Y Family that you are recognized as a Texas A&M Distinguished Alumnus.

Your pride and dedication for the university is unwavering and contagious. Because of your leadership, the Aggie Core Values are the backbone of our unique culture and are reflected throughout the entire firm.

We salute you for your well-deserved recognition and for leading, guiding and inspiring us daily.

from Your C|Y Family

Congratulations Travis Logan Smith, Jr., Class of 1898

Bill Mahomes ’69

Gregory M. Cokinos ’79

General Joe Ashy ’62

Thomas W. Powell ’62

Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68

Mark Fischer ’72

Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. ’72

Mark W. Albers ’79

Bill Jones ’81

Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ’83

Elaine Mendoza ’87

on being named

2022

Distinguished Alumni

In appreciation of your outstanding contributions and service to our beloved Texas A&M University!

Phil Adams ’70

Honoring

General Joe Ashy ’62 and wife, Sue, for a lifetime of selfless service.

With much love and appreciation from your family, fellow Aggies and friends.

Congratulations Elaine Mendoza ’87

2014 Aggie Women Network Legacy Award Recipient on being named a

2022 Distinguished Alumnus from

Thank You

Texas A&M Law is grateful for the Selfless Service and critical contributions of the attorneys and members of the Board of Regents we recognize tonight, in driving the unprecedented rise of the School of Law to national prominence since joining the Texas A&M family in 2013.

Gregory M. Cokinos ’79 Bill Jones ’81 Bill Mahomes ’69 Elaine Mendoza ’87 Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. ’72

The Young Family

Congratulates

Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68

2022

Distinguished Alumnus Award Joe, you are so deserving of this award!

You truly epitomize the Spirit of Aggieland.

We love you and Linda like siblings. We thank both of you for enhancing our many life blessings.

Our kids and grandkids also love you both like family Son & wife: Cory & Tiffani; Daughter & husband: Carmen & Kevin Vidrine and granddaughters: Abby Vidrine, Madison Young, Alexandra Young and Camille Vidrine.

We are so proud of you!!

Ron ’67 and Annette Young

Congratulations Mark Fischer ’72 on being named a

2022 Distinguished Alumnus from,

Your Family & Friends

Congratulations!!!

A well-deserved honor to ALL of the

2022 Distinguished Alumni!!! from, Kimberley W. and Stephen F. Cooper ’78 and Family

Congratulations General Joe Ashy ’62 We are so proud of you! It is to no one’s surprise you are being honored as a 2022 Distinguished Alumnus. You are the embodiment of patriotism and the Fighting Texas Aggie Spirit, with a long history of service to both your country and Texas A&M. Your support of the Aggie Network since your return to Aggieland is a gift to all you have served.

We are proud to call you our friend.

Jim and Lesley Spencer

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

Congratulates Bill Mahomes ’69 Vice Chairman Elaine Mendoza ’87 Regent

Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. ’72 Regent Bill Jones ’81 Chairman Emeritus

on being named

2022

Distinguished Alumni We’re proud of you!

Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68

Congratulations on being named a

2022

Distinguished Alumnus

We love you and are so proud of you!

Jodi & John, Rob & Barb, Amy & Robert, Jack, Nick, Annaliese, Zack, Olivia, Daniel, Samantha, Alex and Chiara

Congratulations Bill Mahomes ’69 Kermit Daniels (his awesome high school classmate) and family

In honor of my beloved mother and Bill’s high school english teacher, Juanita Daniels

Congratulations

Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68 on being named a

2022 Distinguished Alumnus from all of us at,

Congratulations to all 2022 Distinguished Alumni!

CONGRATULATIONS

Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ’83 On behalf of the Carnegie Mellon community, we are proud to support Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ‘83 as he receives the Texas A&M Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dr. Williams is an esteemed member of our CMU engineering community.

He is most deserving of this recognition for his many contributions to his field.

James H. Garrett, Jr. Provost and Chief Academic Officer William H. Sanders Dean of the College of Engineering

Congratulations

Thomas W. Powell ’62 on being named

Distinguished Alumnus Texas A&M University

2022

Great Man. Great Aggie.

Best Friend.

Madeline & Ross Margraves ’63

Congratulations to our MUCH older friend

Bill Mahomes ’69 and

to our MUCH younger friend

Elaine Mendoza ’87!

We LOVE both of you!

Lorraine and Ray Perryman

Congratulations Bill Mahomes ’69

2022 Distinguished Alumnus We commend you for your contributions to The Texas A&M University System!

May God continue to bless you in all your endeavors!

Gerald T. Holloway, Prairie View A&M University, Class of 1966 Evelyn Collier Holloway, Prairie View A&M University, Class of 1968

With

Gratitude

On behalf of The Association of Former Students, we would like to express our most sincere appreciation to the many students, staff and friends of Texas A&M University who gave their time in support of our 2022 Distinguished Alumni Gala: Aggie Network Student Ambassadors Chartwells Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band Grayson Poage ’25 & Reveille Last Petal a floral studio LD Productions Case Harris ’23 Northstar Interactive Media Reed Arena Team Rick Hill ’87 Ross Volunteer Company Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Texas A&M University Singing Cadets The Association of Former Students’ Team University Center Special Events Team

Thank you for being our guest this evening as we honor 12 former students with the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University–the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

As a token of our appreciation for your loyalty and support of The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M, we hope you enjoy this leather tray to hold your Aggie Ring or other small items and remember this special evening for years to come. Gig ’em!