TEXAS TECHSAN
THE MAGAZINE FOR TEXAS TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
BRENT ROSS FEARLESS CHAMPION AWARD
The TTAA is accepting nominations for Brent Ross Fearless Champion Award presented by the Texas Tech Credit Union to an undergraduate student at TTU who exhibits what it means to "strive for honor," living life to the fullest and love for Texas Tech. For detailed criteria and to submit nominations, visit texastechalumni.org/brentross.
Recipient will be recognized at A Matador Evening on October 18.
AWAR D NOMI NAT IONS
2024 Nominations for all awards will be accepted until July 14, 2024.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
The TTAA is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is historically given to recognize and honor alumni who have made significant contributions toward furthering the excellence of TTU through outstanding accomplishments, careers and/or through extraordinary levels of service. For detailed criteria and to submit nominations, visit texastechalumni.org/DA.
Recipients will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner on November 8.
RAIDER ON THE RISE AWARD
The TTAA is accepting nominations for the Raider on the Rise Award recognizing up-and-coming Red Raiders under 45 who have made proven contributions to their community through professional expertise, public service and/or civic activities. For detailed criteria and to submit a nomination, visit texastechalumni.org/raiderontherise.
Recipients will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner on November 8.
TTAA 2024 EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING TTAA EVENTS.
SEPTEMBER 13 – 2024 Alumni Cup golf tournament | OCTOBER 18 – A Matador Evening celebrating the Lauro F. Cavazos Award, Distinguished Service Award and Brent Ross Fearless Champion Award honorees | OCTOBER 19 – TTU Homecoming | NOVEMBER 8 – Distinguished Alumni Dinner recognizing the Distinguished Alumni Award and Raider on the Rise honorees
TRAVELING TECHSANS: YOUR PASSPORT TO THE WORLD
Journey across the globe with fellow Red Raiders through the TTAA Traveling Techsans program.
Be sure to take advantage of early booking discounts available.
Start planning your next vacation today!
2025 TRAVELING TECHSANS VACATIONS
Spring/Summer
Dutch Waterways
Cherry Blossoms in D.C.
Normandy Sites
Saar/Moselle River Cruise
California Rail Discovery
Switzerland
Alaska Cruise
Oslo/Sirena
Canadian Rockies
Fall/Winter
Autumn Beauty: NYC to Montreal
Dordogne
Great Lakes
D-Day Anniversary: London to Paris
Fiji Islands Cruising
Rose Bowl Parade
Learn about these trips and more at texastechalumni.org/travel, or contact Jim Douglass at jim.douglass@ttu.edu.
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EN FUEGO
Meet two Red Raiders who are setting the culinary world on fire with their own separate companies that produce pepper jellies and glazes.
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THE ADRENALINE JUNKIE
Civil engineer Dan Millsaps enjoys working on and driving his racecar, with the support of his wife, Michelle.
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TUMBLEWEED TEXSTYLES
This t-shirt and specialty company produces some of the most iconic Texas t-shirts on the market today.
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FOR THE LOVE OF DISHES
Anyone who appreciates eating on beautiful plates will love Kim Moore Jeffers' delightful collection.
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GRAINS & REVIVALS
Revival Mills has brought back old-world, small batch milling and produces the finest flours available.
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TWO CELLISTS
The story of how two alumni met and became friends in the most unlikely of places.
THINKING BIG AND BOLD 6 THROUGH THE ARCHES 8 RETROSPECT 44 ASSOCIATION NEWS 50 ALUMNI NEWS 52 AT LAST 68 DEPARTMENTS
MAGAZINE STAFF
Publisher, Curt Langford ’90,’97
Editor, Jean Ann Bowman Cantore ’84,’87
Associate Editor, Jennifer Bell Ritz ’94,’95
Intern, Layne Burnett ’25
DESIGN
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Hartsfield Design, Lubbock, Texas
ADVERTISING
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
Morris E. Wilkes ’75, Lubbock (Chair)
Nathan P. Nash ’05, Dallas (Past Chair)
Missi Currier, Ph.D. ’08, ’09, ’16, Carlsbad, New Mexico (Chair Elect)
Kevin Nelson ’92, ’96, Amarillo
(Endowment Trust Board & Alumni Finance Chair)
David Y. Low ’87, ’03, Lubbock (CFO)
Curt Langford ’90, ’97, Lubbock (President & CEO)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Isaac Albarado ’04, ’11, Austin
Liz Bates ’90, San Angelo
Jon Mark Bernal ’99, ’03, Lubbock
Kathleen E. Berry ’77, Washington, D.C.
LTCOL Mark H. Bryant (USMC Ret.) ’83, Bountiful, Utah
Adam Cathey ’05, Southlake
Chris Chapman ’94, Irving
David Deason ’80, ’10, Alto, New Mexico
Gary Dixon ’72, Spanish Fork, Utah
Case Fell ’07, Austin
Mark Fewin ’82, Dallas
Jeff Griffin ’11, Lubbock
Ryan Henry ’94, Lubbock
Allen D. Howard ’76, Cypress
Travis Isom ’10, ’13, Lubbock
Chris Jones ’68, ’74, Lubbock
Robbye Kirkpatrick ’98, Lakeway
David Ladewig ’10, Houston
Katie Marshall ’96, ’98, Austin
Julie Meyer ’83, Granbury
Amanda O’Connor ’03, Abilene
Jenna C. Perez ’09, Dallas
Ronald G. Phillips ’90, ’91, ’94, Lubbock
Janie Landin Ramirez ’72, Ransom Canyon
Chris Richards ’02, Lubbock
Paul Tarwater ’87, Houston
Shawna Tankersley ’87, Tyler
Russell Thomasson ’98, Lubbock
Chance Turner ’08, Dallas
Tyler Young ’06, ’11, Lubbock
Kate Zaykowski ’09, Austin
EX-OFFICIO & SPECIAL POSITIONS
Kristina Butts ’01, ’04, Vice Chancellor, Legislative Affairs, Ex-Officio
Parker Galvan ’25, Student Alumni Board Representative, Welasco
Jaret Greaser ’99, Lubbock Secretary & Legal Counsel
Carey Hobbs ’58, Waco, Athletic Council Representative
Byron Kennedy ’04, ’07, ’07, TTU Institutional Advancement Representative, Ex-Officio
Patrick Kramer, Lubbock, TTUS Institutional
Advancement Representative, Ex-Officio
Peggy Adcox Maxwell ’76, Academic Recruiting, Ex-Officio
Zane Thompson ’26, Student Alumni Board Representative, Hartley
Bobby Waddle ’55, MVP Representative, Ex-Officio
Texas Techsan is the official publication of the Texas Tech Alumni Association and Texas Tech University. Texas Techsan (USPS #021-676) is published quarterly and mailed to Texas Tech Alumni Association members. Editorial and advertising offices: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 17th & University/P.O. Box 45001, Lubbock, TX 79409-5001. Telephone (806) 742-3641; fax (806) 742-0283; e-mail jean.ann.cantore@ttu.edu. Periodical postage paid at Lubbock,Texas, and additional offices. Send alumni news information to jennifer.ritz@ttu.edu. Send news for Techsan Memorial obituaries to jean.ann.cantore@ttu.edu. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Texas Techsan Magazine, P.O. Box 45001,
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TO ALL THE GRADUATES TO ALL THE GRADUATES
The United Family has invested in the lives of Red Raiders for generations.
CAN’T SPELL GRATITUDE WITHOUT A DOUBLE T!
WE’RE HALFWAY THROUGH 2024 AND while I could say I’m amazed at the longtime loyalty of our TTAA members, I’m not. Members, who receive the Texas Techsan, represent the most loyal of Texas Tech alumni and friends. Our membership not only supports everything the TTAA does; it also represents a community committed and connected to a common cause – support for Texas Tech University, our students and our alumni.
It’s a privilege to be associated with such a loyal following –from recent grads to those who have maintained membership for more than 70 consecutive years. The opportunity to belong to an association bigger than any one of us is inspiring. As I read over and think about the history of the TTAA, I’m grateful for E.W. Camp, who created this association along with fellow members of the 1927 inaugural graduating class. Some 120,000 alumni have been invested historically, with 28,000 more continuing the tradition as we near our 2027 centennial. Living and deceased, we are all connected, collectively carrying on our mission, continuously improving and making an impact.
Our goal is to continue building on your support and past supporters, forging a future we can all be proud of for the next generation of Techsans. We are part of something that’s increasingly rare, but reflective of the loyalty of our alumni. As we measure our strategic objectives at the TTAA, we see areas where we’re thriving and recognize others where we can improve. Collectively, everything we do reflects in membership, the key of all performance indicators. Thank you for your steadfast support.
So far this year, I’ve connected with grads at various events and stops in Arlington, Georgetown, Houston, Denton, Abilene, Austin, Brownwood, Goldwaithe, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Johnson City, Midland, San Angelo, Dallas, Turkey and Temple, to name a few. While I could cite countless conversations with alumni, one visit that had a great impact on me was with Bernay Sheffield, retired owner of Zentner’s Daughter Steakhouse in San Angelo. Bernay attended the cookout prior to the chapter’s golf tournament, wanting to see his fellow Red Raiders. He was there with his walker, and what an honor to help Bernay build his burger while going through the line together. I thought about the legendary status he and his wife built serving others at their restaurant for more than 45 years and for me to have the privilege of serving him. While I don’t understand putting mayonnaise and mustard on a burger, that’s Bernay’s prerogative.
We sat together and visited, in between the continued walk-bys who said hello and thanked him for being there. But Bernay had
It’s a privilege to be associated with such a loyal following – from recent grads to those who have maintained membership for more than 70 consecutive years.
something he had been wanting to tell me for some time, and finally he was able to do so. He thanked me for everything we do for the alumni association and told me that he prays for me and the university president every day, for our health, safety and leadership. He shared some other comments that were encouraging, making Bernay him a modern-day Barnabas. His words filled my tank, as do the words of others who know my heart for this association and the university we serve.
We are blessed with so many caring and good-hearted alumni who represent their alma mater well in cities and rural areas all over the country. It’s been good to continue connecting with so many throughout the state especially, driving more and flying less, meeting with many along the way. Our TTAA team is fully engaged
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES RECOGNIZED GEORGE B. ASQUITH, PH.D., JESSE PRUITT AND KELLY MCFARLAND WITH THE HONOR OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND MADELINE LOCKHART AS RISING INNOVATOR ON APRIL 25 DURING THE 2024 ARTS & SCIENCES DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI RECEPTION & DINNER. Each spring, the College of Arts & Sciences honors select alumni and faculty who have made outstanding contributions to the College of Arts & Sciences, Texas Tech University and the varied fields in which they serve.
GEORGE B. ASQUITH, PH.D., LUBBOCK, graduated with a bachelor’s in geology in 1961. He held various roles in the petroleum industry and, in
COSTICA BRADATAN, PH.D., FROM THE HONORS COLLEGE, AND FRED DAVIS, PH.D., FROM THE RAWLS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED PAUL WHITFIELD HORN DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS. The Horn Professorship is the highest honor received by a Texas Tech faculty member. The recognition, named after the university’s first president, is bestowed upon a faculty member who has attained national and/or international recognition in their areas of research or other creative, scholarly achievement. Bradatan , a p rofessor of humanities , joined the Honors College in 2006. Davis, professor and Bobby Stevenson Chair for Information Technology, joined the Rawls College of Business in 2015.
1988, he returned to Texas Tech as the Pevehouse Chair in Petroleum Geology, later spearheading the establishment of the Center for Applied Petrophysical & Reservoir Studies in collaboration with petroleum engineering. He retired from Tech in 2022.
JESSE K. PRUITT, GLEN ROSE, TEXAS, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1969. In 1974, he joined Vantage Companies and worked his way up to executive vice president. Today, he is a principal of Somervell Commercial Realty.
KELLY A. MCFARLAND, PT, DPT, ROANOKE, TEXAS, earned her bachelor’s in exercise and sports science in 1992. After teaching and coaching at the junior high level, she became a physical therapist and opened her own outpatient physical therapy practice in 2003, Premier Rehab Physical Therapy — today, there are seven locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In 2020 she opted to partner with Empower Physical Therapy, where she is vice president of the Texas region.
MADELINE L. LOCKHART, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, was named Rising Innovator. Born and raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, she worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Nuclear Engineering & Nonproliferation Division, first as a high school co-op intern and later returning as an undergraduate research assistant during the summers while attending Texas Tech. She published her first peer-reviewed journal article in 2017. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physics in 2020. At Texas Tech, Lockhart was a member of President’s Select, tutored in the Student Disability Services Center and was a member of the Honors College. She is a doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University. Lockhart was awarded a Nuclear Nonproliferation and International Safeguards fellowship by the National Nuclear Security Administration in 2021.
Left to right: Asquith, Lockhart, McFarland and Pruitt
Costica Bradatan, Ph.D.
Fred Davis, Ph.D.
THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY DAVIS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES & NATURAL RESOURCES RECOGNIZED SIX DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI APRIL 8. The 2024 Distinguished Alumni & Outstanding Young Alumni Awards honor graduates who’ve made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought distinction to the college and to the professions associated with agriculture and natural resources. The recipients of this year’s Davis College Distinguished Alumni Awards are KENDRA ISOM BURRIS ’01; KATRINA WATERS HUFFSTUTLER ’04, ’05; RHETT JOHNSON ’65; WAYNE KEELING PH.D. ’74,’77 ’85 ; ROBBY KIRKLAND ’94 and ALEX SCARBOROUGH ’83. LARAMIE ADAMS was named Outstanding Young Alumni.
BURRIS, OF LUBBOCK, is the chief strategy officer for Masked Rider Capital (MRC), and serves as chief executive officer for 7Crew Enterprises, LLC, an MRC portfolio company focused on developing and operating 200-300 7Brew coffee stands. Prior to joining MRC, Burris was the chief operating officer, deputy chancellor, and executive chief of staff within the Texas Tech University System
HUFFSTUTLER, OF ELECTRA, TEXAS, is the director of content for Grant Company, where she spearheads the creation of content for public relations, advertising and communications projects in the beef cattle industry. Previously she was executive director of communications for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and led public relations at Noble Research Institute.
JOHNSON, OF GRANBURY, TEXAS, received a bachelor’s degree in range management. Today, he serves as manager of the Rancho Hielo Brazos Ranch. During his career with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, he served as a GS-9 range conservationist, GS-9 district conservationist, GS-11 district conservationist and GS-11 range conservationist throughout Texas.
KEELING, OF LUBBOCK, received a bachelor’s degree in agronomy and a master’s degree and doctorate in crop science. He has been the project leader for systems agronomy and weed science for Texas A&M AgriLife in Lubbock since 1986. In addition, Keeling served as an adjunct professor in the Davis College Department of Plant & Soil Science (1988-2023).
KIRKLAND, OF VEGA, TEXAS, received a bachelor’s degree in animal business. Kirkland is vice president and general manager of Kirkland Feedyard in Vega, Texas. Established in 1983, Kirkland Feedyard is a 27,000-head family-owned and operated cattle feeding operation in the Texas Panhandle. It is home to a combination of customer- and company-owned cattle.
SCARBOROUGH, OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, received a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture. Today, Scarborough is a registered landscape architect in the state of Texas and president and owner of Tom’s Tree Place in Lubbock. At the business, he has been a designer, a project superintendent for installations, and helped support and mentor other landscape architects and project superintendents on many community projects within Lubbock and the surrounding communities.
ADAMS, OF WACO, TEXAS, received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications. He has been the Texas Farm Bureau’s Government Affairs Division’s National Legislative Director since 2017. In this role, he works with the 38-member congressional delegation to implement Farm Bureau policy at the federal level. Prior to that Adams served as the director of public affairs for the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, as well as communications & membership coordinator for the Animal Agriculture Alliance.
NEWS
TEXAS TECH BECAME THE FIRST UNIVERSITY TO HAVE A FULL-SCALE FULLY OPERATIONAL OIL RIG ON ITS CAMPUS. Since raising the rig’s mast to working position in January 2023, professors have been able to provide hands-on learning experience for students in the Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering. Prior to having the new rig, students’ on-site experience was limited to what was allowed by oil companies who would allow the classes to come observe. According to The Way Ahead, students now have the opportunity to learn drilling techniques, such as rotating, lifting and fluid circulation systems, in a safe, controlled environment. The oil rig, along with other machinery, is located at the university’s Oil Field Technology Center, just 15 minutes away from the main campus, and serves both research and teaching needs.
Back row, from left, are Kirkland, Johnson, Scarborough, Keeling and Dean Clint Krehbiel. Front row, from left, are Huffstutler, Burris and Adams.
THROUGH THE ARCHES
THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM RECEIVED A 6,000-ACRE LAND GIFT TO EXPAND RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. The gift was made by Fred Koch M.D. ’75, founding member of the 3 Rivers Foundation and a Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduate. The gift is the largest donation of real estate in the history of the TTU System. The 3 Rivers property – named after the region’s rivers, the Pease, Red and Wichita – enjoys vast biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem common in short-grass prairies. Facilities on the property include state-of-the-art telescopes, observatories, living classrooms and laboratories, a pavilion and also lodging for students, faculty and the surrounding communities.
BRIEFLY
TEXAS TECH’S ANNUAL TRANSFER OF REINS AND PASSING OF GUNS CEREMONY WAS HELD ON APRIL 19 AT THE MCKENZIEMERKET ALUMNI CENTER. Graduating senior and former Raider Red Holden Jackola passed the “Gun” and his duties as Raider Red to his successor. The new Raider Red’s identity will remain secret until his year of service comes to an end.
Additionally, the now former Masked Rider Lauren Bloss passed the reins of Centennial Champion to the Spirit Program’s 63rd Masked Rider, Ellie Brown, who has an extensive background with horses, is from Canyon, Texas, and is a senior animal science major with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine.
Clockwise from top: Jackola passes the gun to the newest Raider Red; Bloss transfers the reins to incoming Masked Rider Brown; Brown gives her first official Guns Up atop Centennial Champion; outgoing Raider Red Jackola.
THROUGH THE ARCHES SPORTS
TEXAS TECH’S BASEBALL TEAM SET A NEW PROGRAM RECORD OF NINE HOME RUNS against Abilene Christian University April 10, at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium for a final score of 21-3. Junior Drew Woodcox hit a 411-ft two-run homer to left center field to clinch the new record. This new nine-run record replaces an April 5, 1997, record of eight runs against Missouri, according to Tech Athletics.
TEXAS TECH’S ADVANCED SMALL DIVISION 1A CO-ED CHEER SQUAD CAPTURED THEIR FIRST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN PROGRAM HISTORY April 13, at the National Cheerleaders Association & National Dance Alliance Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Advanced Large Coed Division 1A Cheer Squad placed second.
TEXAS TECH HEAD BASEBALL COACH Tim TADLOCK EARNED HIS 450TH CAREER WIN AS HE GUIDED HIS RED RAIDERS TO 30 VICTORIES FOR THE 10TH STRAIGHT SEASON (excluding the 2020 season that was canceled after 19 games because of the COVID-19 Pandemic). The 450 mark was reached when the Red Raiders beat UTRGV 11-6 at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. Tadlock is in his 12th season as Texas Tech’s head baseball coach. During his tenure, Tadlock has built his alma mater into a national powerhouse, leading the Red Raiders to four College World Series in the last eight contested seasons and winning three of the last six Big 12 Championships.
A two-time National Coach of the Year, Tadlock was named head coach of his alma mater on June 8, 2012, becoming the ninth head coach in program history.
THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY RANCH HORSE TEAM WON THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR at the National Intercollegiate Ranch & Stock Horse Association national championship in Amarillo, Texas, April 25. The team secured the Division 1 national title while being judged across four disciplines — cow work, reining, ranch trail and ranch riding. The Texas Tech Ranch Horse Team’s mission is to preserve the heritage and tradition of the functional, versatile ranch horse, while demonstrating that purpose in a competitive form for all to enjoy.
TEXAS TECH MEN'S BASKETBALL HAD ITS SEASON END WITH AN 80-67 LOSS TO NC STATE IN THE NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND ON MARCH 21, AT PPG PAINT ARENA . The Red Raiders (23-11) were led by senior Joe Toussaint’s 16 points and sophomore Darrion Williams who added 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a game where both played all 40 minutes. Pop Isaacs scored 12 points, while Kerwin Walton finished with nine points and Chance McMillian provided eight points. Warren Washington returned to the court after missing six straight games to lead Tech with eight rebounds and also provide six points.
NC State (23-14) advanced to play Oakland which upset Kentucky in Pittsburgh. The Wolfpack won six straight games after running through the ACC Tournament before eliminating the Red Raiders by owning a 42-20 scoring advantage in the paint. The Red Raiders were making the program’s 20th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and are now 19-21 all-time. The loss snapped a streak of four straight wins in the opening round of the tournament.
TECH SOPHOMORE LAUREN ZARETSKY WAS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2024 NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS, AS AN INDIVIDUAL, LIVE ON THE GOLF CHANNEL. She was one of six individuals named to the Las Vegas Regional who competed with a field of 12 teams placed in the region. The Las Vegas Regional was played May 6-8 at Spanish Trail Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was hosted by UNLV. While this event snapped a streak of the Red Raiders qualifying for eight consecutive regional appearances as a team, head coach JoJo Robertson has qualified her team or an individual every season in her tenure since being hired in the summer of 2009. Tech’s last time not qualifying as a team, and the only other time Robertson did not qualify the Red Raiders as a team was in 2014, but instead sent Kimmy Hill to the NCAA Central Regional. Zaretsky qualified as the three-seed among individuals in the Las Vegas Regional and as the nation’s 102nd-ranked player, per Scoreboard powered by Clippd.
THE NO. 14 TEXAS TECH MEN’S GOLF TEAM WAS SELECTED MAY 1 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2024 NCAA DIVISION I MEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS, ANNOUNCED LIVE ON THE GOLF CHANNEL. The Red Raiders were placed in the Baton Rouge Regional as the 3-seed in a field of teams seeded one through 14. The Baton Rouge Regional, May 13-15, hosted by LSU, will be played at The University Club in Baton Rouge, which is the 7,700-yard, par 72 home course for LSU Golf. The regional will be the 22nd consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament for Texas Tech under head coach Greg Sands, and the 25th overall for the men’s golf program. The Red Raiders will be seeking their fourth-straight NCAA Championship appearance, and 16th as a program, which is slated for May 24-29 at the Omni La Costa Champions Course in Carlsbad, Calif. The Red Raiders had a dominant spring that included a three-event, one-month stretch where they earned two wins and one runner-up finish. Tech entered the spring season ranked No. 21 and rose as high as No. 5 in the national rankings on March 6. The Red Raiders enter the postseason at No. 14 via the May 1 Scoreboard powered by Clippd rankings.
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PLAYING WITH FIRE
James Vives has managed to capture little flames in a jar with his pepper jams…and his business, Brushfire Farms, is growing like wildfire.
nder a fiery, vivid blue sky, innumerable prickly pear cacti pepper the seemingly endless South Texas brush country. The reddish-purple tunas — the fruit of the prickly pear cactus — stand out in stark contrast against the varying greens of the cactus and mesquites.
The sound of a pick-up engine breaks the morning silence, the muffled voices of men speaking both Spanish and English, grow louder. Soon, the vehicle appears, pulling a trailer piled with ruby colored tunas. When the pick-up stops, men in long sleeved work shirts and straw hats jump out and continue the work of harvesting the fruit that will go into Brushfire Farms jams and simple syrups.
Alongside those men is James Vives ’07, is the founding owner of Brushfire Farms. A San Antonio native, Vives is dedicated to ensuring his products are authentic. It’s not uncommon for him to be in the middle of the harvest, working with barbecue tongs to pluck the ripe tunas, which he says are really just giant, resilient berries that can withstand a spectrum of extreme weather.
In addition to his prickly pear products, he does his best to use Texas-grown products when possible. While Texans are definitely familiar with peaches, blackberries and prickly pear, some of the peppers he uses in his award-winning Brushfire Farms goods are less well known.
Brushfire’s Prickly Pear products are made from the Rio Grande Prickly Pear and are the only Texas prickly pear products sold large scale. Most other prickly pear products are from California, Arizona and Nevada. He harvests on South Texas ranches of all sizes, never completely stripping the cactus because he likes to leave plenty of fruit for wildlife.
Unless you grew up in or near South Texas, where chile pequin often grow wild, this may be a new pepper to you. They’re small and red, about ¼ inch or less in length. They were the inspiration for the company’s name.
“A good friend of mine, Matt March, who’s also a Red Raider, and I were down on this ranch in South Texas,” Vives says.“And I said, ‘Can you think of a good name?’ And I’ll be damned, he thought about it for maybe 20 seconds and then he says, ‘Last time we were out at y’all’s family ranch, and we were on the tank, there were a ton of native growing chile pequins growing around the tank, all around the bases of those mesquite trees…all that brush was so dry and everything was just brown and yellow. But all those peppers...’
“See, the pequin pepper sticks up. They don’t hang down like a jalapeno or most peppers because they’re a bird pepper…birds crack them open and eat the seeds. So, he said, ‘They were sticking up and man, they looked like little flames. And I just love the name Brushfire.’”
Vives said he realized immediately that his friend had nailed it…and Brushfire Farms was born. He works with farmers all throughout the Rio Grande Valley to source his chile pequins. And even though these peppers are tiny, they pack a punch almost 10-times hotter than a jalapeno. To dial down the heat, Vives says he developed a process that includes smoking and then sun-drying the little peppers.
By Jennifer Ritz | Photos by Chase Fountain Illustrations by Reace Killebrew
“It gives them a crazy, way better, earthier, sexier flavor than just a fresh burning hot, mace hot pequin,” he explains.
This mighty mite of a pepper is the star of the show in Vives’ Original Pepper Jam — it was the first product Vives created and began marketing back in 2018. He used his mom’s recipe for chile pequin jam. At the time, he says he was just playing around a little with the idea for his own business. Being creative wasn’t new to Vives, as he’s a musician and songwriter. During his time at Tech, he played gigs around Lubbock, sometimes with William Clarke Green and Josh Abbott. In 2008, after leaving Lubbock, he started working in the oil and gas industry while still pursuing music.
“I knew music really wasn’t going to be my calling, as badly as I wanted it to be,” James says. “I worked in O&G for at least a decade.”
While living in a hotel in Hobbs, New Mexico, and working in the oilfield around there, Vives became burned out. Around the same time, he and his mom discussed her pepper jam recipe that she had always made and handed out as gifts during the holidays.
“It was really, really good,” he says. “All made from homegrown peppers in her backyard. And enough people started asking for it that she didn’t want to make it anymore.”
So, what does one do with pepper jams and glazes? The No. 1 way: over cream cheese with crackers. But don’t stop there. You can use the jams and glazes on meat, fish, wild game or even in cocktails. Don’t forget biscuits!
His mom was wise enough to see that her son was ready for a big shift in his life.
“Mom casually said,‘You love food, you love growing stuff, you’re good at creating things like with songwriting, you should give this a shot,’” James recalls.“I just thought she was crazy. But I looked into this small business incubator course in San Antonio…called Launch SA.”
Although he was dubious, Vives stuck with the course and continued to play with his mom’s jam recipe, admitting that initially he was “terrible at making jam, horrible at it.”
“I really started learning it from trial and error,” he says. “I had the original jam made at the end of 2018, and it was in one meat market in San Antonio: our good friends, Cooper’s Meat Market. Mike Johnson, the owner, said, ‘Bring me a couple cases, see if it moves.’ I took him two cases, a whopping two cases that literally took me four days to make. We make that in a minute now.”
Those first two cases of chile pequin jam sold out in one day. Encouraged, Vives began experimenting with other flavors. In 2019 he entered the Good Food Awards, a global competition for artisanal brands. He entered his Peach Pepper Jam that includes another unusual pepper: the Peruvian pepper that he was growing on his family’s South Texas ranch.
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Vives uses top-shelf ingredients in all of his products — in addition to sourcing his own fruits and peppers, he uses only pure cane sugar as a sweetener.
“I remember being on a county road outside of Midland in the pouring rain, going to this drill site location,” Vives says. “I was really not happy with what I was doing at that point. And I get a call on my phone and my email starts blowing up. I found out mine was one of the top 20 preserves in the competition that year out of thousands of entries.”
He was excited and ready for the challenge of building up Brushfire Farms. It didn’t take long before his first big challenge was at hand. After entering Central Market’s Taste of Texas event, he received a call from their corporate office that they had selected his product and they wanted 200 cases. Vives was stunned.
“It came out to over 3,000 pounds of product,” he says. “They said, ‘You have one week to get it to us. And I called the company I was working for in Houston that day and quit.”
He subleased a commercial kitchen and worked around the clock, by himself, for seven days straight, crafting his jam in 20 jar batches. He fulfilled the order, though. It was the first pallet of product he produced. It flew off the shelves and they sold out in all their stores in two weeks. Central Market called and doubled their order.
Since that time, Vives has opened his own commercial kitchen and added more products. His lineup today includes Prickly Pear Pepper Jam, Blackberry Pepper Jam, Peach Pepper Jam, Prickly Pear Simple Syrup, Cranberry Pepper Sauce and Brushfire Glaze. His jams, glazes and syrups are sold nationwide.
EN FUEGO: PART 2
SMOKIN’ HOT
Lubbock is known for producing musical talent, but that’s not the only talent that rolls out of this town. Take Wes Wicker and his Big Wick’s smoked jalapeño glazes — they’ve set the BBQ and culinary world on fire!
By Jennifer Ritz | Photos by Jeremy Enlow
Illustrations by Reace Killebrew
t’s hard to imagine something more Texan than mesquite smoke and jalapeños…except maybe mesquite-smoked jalapeños. Add those to a glaze and you have the kind of magic that makes all kinds of food sing. Wes Wicker ’14, the man behind this exceptional artisanal fare, has managed to catch sweet and spicy smoke in a jar.
In 2011, while attending Texas Tech, Wes, a Lubbock native, attended an event at the famous 6666 Ranch where jalapeño jelly was served over cream cheese with crackers. He was intrigued, and, as someone who has always loved cooking and barbecuing, he wondered if he could improve on the concept by using smoked jalapeños.
So, he got to smoking and was able to create a delectable smoked jalapeño jelly he then shared with friends. The response was fiery. Wes had people offering to buy jars. In March 2012, he launched a Facebook page that marketed his smoked pepper jelly. He sold 600 jars and used the proceeds to help make ends meet during an unpaid internship.
Self-reliance was nothing new to Wes. His father died when Wes was two, so he was raised by a single mother who worked long hours as a licensed vocational nurse.
“I did all my own cooking and laundry and everything,” says Wes, who also, from the age of eight, found ways to contribute to household income, such as cutting grass for the neighbors.“I literally raised myself and I’ve always been into cooking. My mom grew up going to
Jars of the glaze can be found in grocery and speciality stores as well as ordered on the Big Wick’s website. Wes has also sold his glazes into restaurants that use it on meat.
First Methodist Church and they had the soup kitchen there and she and I would go volunteer at the soup kitchen. It was funny that we were on the serving side of the table, I mean we were that poor, we could have been on the other side just as easily. We’d go and volunteer at the soup kitchen and then we’d get to keep leftovers. That’s kind of how we survived.”
Wes says he was a Boy Scout, earning the rank of Life Scout.
“I was always the kid that got up at five o’clock in the morning to help cook for the entire troops and I was in one of the largest troops,” he says. “So, on a camp out we’d have 100 boys and 50 men. I’d get up and cook for the big group.”
Even though the jelly making was something he loved, he set it aside once he graduated from Texas Tech to focus on his new job as an agricultural mechanics teacher. But the smoked jalapeños followed Wes around, it seemed. It was September 2018, and he was on a first date with his wife, Sarah. The two were at a restaurant in Weatherford enjoying jalapeño jelly on cream cheese with crackers when he mentioned his college side gig.
“I told her, ‘I used to make jalapeño jelly back when I was in college and I sold about 600 jars,’” Wes says. “She said, ‘Oh, you’ll have to make some for me sometime.’
“Then, the first time I took her to Lubbock, somebody brought it up. Then after that, she kept
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Big Wick’s Mesquite Smoked Jalapeno
Glazes have both fresh and smoked jalapenos which offers a greater depth to the pepper flavor.
hearing about it from other friends. Eight months into dating, she called me from the grocery store one day and said, ‘Hey, I’m tired of just hearing about this jelly. I’m buying stuff to make it — tell me what to buy.’”
Wes made Sarah a batch of what friends called his “famous smoked jalapeño jelly,” posted a photo to his Facebook page and, Wes says, “It kind of blew up.”
Although Wes never saw himself as an entrepreneur, the positive response he received from that Facebook post got him and Sarah thinking. Could they turn the smoked jalapeño jelly into a full-fledged business?
In August 2019, the Wickers relaunched the Facebook page Wes had started back in 2012. Just eight short months after relaunching the smoked jalapeño jelly venture, the world caved in due to COVID restrictions. Wes and Sarah were determined to continue their efforts, but they were hit with an unexpected blow.
Wes began experiencing health problems that resulted in his spending 100 days in the hospital and resulted in him losing his job. Despite these hurdles, the jalapeño jelly production didn’t skip a beat, thanks to a supportive community of friends and local entrepreneurs who stepped in to smoke peppers, make deliveries and ensure that the business continued to thrive.
And Sarah canned.And canned.And canned some more.
Ultimately, she produced 17,000 jars. Their jelly made it into about 50 mom-and-pop shops and was receiving interest from all over the country and even a few international locations.
Wes is a self-avowed foodie who says his jalapeño glaze is great on biscuits, cornbread, eggs and is a fantastic meat glaze. It is even great for those who like a kick to their cocktails.
“And then it got to the point where it was selling faster than we could make it,” Wes says.“We were ready to get to the next level and get in United and larger stores like that.”
The couple discovered that finding a co-packer that can produce jelly is tough. It requires a specialized vacuum seal kettle. There was one co-packer in East Texas that had the capability, but not the capacity — the company was too busy to accept new clients. Wes began to ponder an end-around.
“Then I realized we could just make it into a glaze, just a liquid, because any time we had jelly that didn’t set up, it didn’t gel, I would sell it to barbecue restaurants and they would use it as a glaze,” he says.“We had a lot of customers that were melting it down so they could use it as a glaze.”
By omitting the ingredient that makes his product gel, Wes was able to produce a glaze that is a liquid that is still viscous enough to pour onto cream cheese and to use in all the same ways that people were using the jelly. With that one small, clever adaptation, they landed a co-packer in Abilene, Absolutely World Class.
“We are very happy with our co-packer,” Wes says. “They are a family-owned-and-operated facility that took a chance by taking us on as a client. During COVID there were massive shortages of glass containers and other materials. They have been incredible to work with and have been so kind to us. They truly live up to their name.”
The first big batch of the new Big Wick’s Mesquite Smoked Jalapeño Glaze ran in Abilene in 2022 on Texas Independence Day, March 2. For Wes, it was hard to believe a decade had passed since he first established his small business as a college kid. He’s gone from making a handful of jars for fun to purchasing more than 1,000 pounds of jalapeños a week to smoke for his glazes.
In addition to his original glaze, Wes has crafted a more wicked version that contains smoked jalapeños, serranos and habañero and is accurately dubbed “Fuego.” He also creates seasonal glazes like his holiday version, in collaboration with Brushfire Farms, using jalapeños, cranberry and prickly pear provided by Brushfire. Most recently he produced a spring glaze made with his signature mesquite smoked jalapeños and strawberries from Poteet, Texas.
He talks often about how grateful he is for the support from his wife, Sarah, old friends and friends he’s made along the way. Aside from having a top-notch product, Wes leans heavily on relationship-building to continue to push Big Wick’s forward. One of those relationships is Matt Pittman, the CEO of Meat Church, an authority on outdoor cooking who has an enormous following on YouTube and social media for his how-to BBQ videos and lengthy offering of seasoning mixes and rubs.
“Matt is a very good, genuine person with a heart of gold,” Wes says. “He truly enjoys using his platform to help other people and elevate small brands like ours. I feel very lucky to have him as a friend and mentor. I will be forever grateful for what he and his team have done for us.”
One of Wes’s greatest strengths is making friends. His big personality along with his towering height makes him unforgettable. One of the friends he made along the way is James Vives, owner and founder of Brushfire Farms. They collaborated on a holiday-themed glaze in 2023, with Big Wick’s signature mesquite-smoked jalapeños, cranberry, and Brushfire Farm’s prickly pear juice.
This is only one example of the network Wes has built through the years. Simultaneously he is looking for ways to meet growing demand for his products. He’s working toward locating a smoker that would allow him to smoke 600 pounds of peppers at a time. Currently, he smokes 105 pounds at a time.”
Wes has experienced a taste of success that can be attributed in-part to his passion for food and friends, along with being blessed with a wife who’s just as passionate about his dream. As Big Wick’s continues to heat up the culinary world, one jar at a time, the story serves as a spicy reminder of how far passion, adaptation and a dash of creativity can lead.
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TH E J UN KI E ADRENALINE
By Jean Ann Cantore
Photos By Chase Fountain
Human beings operate at different speeds. Some people prefer a steady pace, living life in measured steps. Others seem to have a need for speed, enjoying the thrill of going fast – and faster.
ou could say that Dan Millsaps ’88, ’89, a civil engineer, belongs to the latter group. He enjoys excitement, and his love of racing cars proves it.
“I grew up in Grand Prairie, and my dad worked with engines,” Millsaps says. “We grew up racing Jeeps with him. We went four-wheeling and drove in the mud. The Jeeps we drove were sand dragsters and hill climbers. We raced on tracks in Texas and Oklahoma primarily.”
It had been years since he last raced Jeeps when Millsaps decided to pursue a lifelong dream of owning and driving a racecar. About 10 years ago, he purchased a Porsche 911, learned all about it and prepped it for track weekends. He hired a driving coach several times to work with him on the track to improve his driving skills. Before long, he realized he really needed a true racecar, so he purchased a Porsche racecar and drove it for four years, then bought and prepped a Formula-style Radical open cockpit car – another three years of preparation.
Today, after 10 years invested in working on cars and driving them, he drives what he has really wanted – a new Sebeco NP01-SPX prototype. The NP01-SPX has a custom Mazda 2.5-liter engine with 250 horsepower and lots of aerodynamic downforce. Of course, as with its predecessors, this vehicle is wrapped with a custom red and black livery with some silver.
“I belong to several racing clubs that rent racing facilities such as Circuit of the Americas in Austin for a weekend,” he says. “We all gather there for ‘track weekends.’
“We normally have four 30-minute runs, or sessions, in groups each weekend day. Our racing is not really against each other even though there may be 30-50 cars on track at one time – it’s more about beating your own track times and bragging rights among friends. It’s what we call ‘road racing,’ where our speeds are 130-160 mph depending on the track configuration. In between track weekends, we strip down the cars perform mechanical inspections on all components to make sure everything is working and safe.
“The speed, car stiffness, braking, along with the G-force, makes these cars run rough,” he says. I’ve taken family on the track, and almost all of them get queasy. It’s hard on passengers because they can’t anticipate the braking.”
The drivers and their families hang out together when they’re not racing. It’s a good time for all.
Building and working on things with his hands is nothing new for Millsaps. His dad was a lifelong fireman and also owned a business that contracted with Handy Dan/ Sears when Millsaps was growing up. His dad’s side business involved installing just about everything Handy Dan/Sears sold except flooring. Working alongside his dad, the future engineer learned all about hard work and installations. When he turned sixteen, Millsaps’ dad gave him his own company truck, and that summer, he went to work.
“I got some funny looks,” Millsaps says.“I’d go to a home in an affluent neighborhood to install vents on the roof of an expensive home, and the owners would be shocked to see this teenager standing on the doorstep.
“Today, I still enjoy that kind of hands-on work. I guess you could say I’m an engineer by trade and a mechanic at heart.”
Millsaps excelled at math and science in school, which led to his interest in engineering. He also played 11 years of football, including in high school, and started receiving letters showing interest from colleges whose coaches wanted him on their teams. Texas Tech was one of those schools. The potential recruit visited the campus in Lubbock and said, “Man, this is awesome.”
Although he didn’t play on the Red Raider football team, Millsaps became active in intramural football and other sports. He worked out a lot at the Rec Center, where
he made friends and found roommates who became lifelong friends. He also enjoyed living in Carpenter Hall.
He and his wife were the first people in their families to attend college, something of which he is very proud.
“When I was finishing my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1988, I had lined up a great job,” Millsaps said. “Dr. Kishor Mehta, one of my major professors, talked me into going on to earn my master’s degree right after my bachelor’s degree. I followed his advice, and I’m glad I did. I finished my second degree in 1989.”
The civil engineer earned two degrees at Texas Tech University, but he left campus with something even more special – a fiancée.
Michelle Witte Millsaps ’89 from Cleburne, Texas, like her husband, Dan, was a first-generation college student. Her time in college ended up being one of her favorite life experiences.
“Lubbock is one of my happy places; I love going back there,” she says.
Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising in 1989 and later an elementary education certification to be a teacher. As an undergraduate, she lived in Hulen Hall for two years and then shared an apartment for two years. She also worked at a couple of clothing stores.
Like her husband, Dan, she had many friends.
“He was part of a large group of friends, and so was I,” she says. “When I was a freshman, these two groups would get together once a year or so. Dan and I seemed to go out on one date each year during college. Our joke was that we dated once a year for four years. My senior year, he asked me out and this
Next page: Millsaps’ cars have all been No. 617, a tribute to the couple’s wedding anniversary.
time, I thought,‘You know, he’s really a great guy.’ We started dating seriously and then got engaged.”
The two celebrate 35 years of marriage this June 17.
The newlyweds moved several times for Dan’s jobs. First was to Spring, Texas; then Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri and finally, to Houston, Texas, for 25 years.
“Our son, Logan, and daughter Morgan were both born there,” Michelle says.
In 2018, the family moved to Canyon Lake, Texas, where Dan and Michelle currently reside.
“I taught kindergarten for 15 years in Friendswood, Texas,” Michelle says. “Since retiring, I volunteer two days a week at a pregnancy center and at our church.”
Of course, a big part of her time is spent supporting Dan and his racing adventures.
“I love it,” she says. “I time him, and it’s fun to watch him do something he loves. I’m also sort of the ‘unofficial’ pit crew chief. I’m not into the driving but I have enjoyed riding. It’s exciting. When Dan does something, he does it 100%. Through his racing, we have met wonderful people.”
Michelle adds that Dan and their son, Logan, both love sky-diving, another sport involving speed. Logan, now a husband and dad himself, has decided to curb his participation in jumping out of planes.
“I’m glad to be glued to the ground,” Michelle says. “The only time you’ll see me running is after a taco truck.”
Dan’s career also has several adrenaline-pumping elements. He is an engineer for Thorpe Specialty Services Corp., which produces refractory lining systems for high-temperature fired heaters that reach 2,000+ degrees F and are used to protect steel structures in petrochemical plants, steel mills, oil refineries, reactors or manufacturing plants.
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His job is not for the faint of heart. Perhaps growing up with a dad who was a fireman inspired Millsaps to work with extreme heat. The heaters he deals with are dangerous because of their temperatures, and they also contain dangerous gasses that can be deadly.
“My job involves consulting with our customers, and I have done significant domestic and international travel. I never know what awaits me, especially in Third World countries. In one place, I walked on a roof only to discover a three-foot-wide hole in that roof, above one of the heaters. In Pakistan, 10 to 12 engineers followed me around a plant, wanting to learn everything they could about our expertise. That trip was very rewarding.”
He adds that he also has made wonderful journeys to places such as China, where he enjoyed seeing the Great Wall, the Ming tombs and the zoo with the famous pandas.
Of course, the best part of the couple’s life is their children and grandchildren. Son Logan graduated from Texas Tech in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He and his wife, Jenise, have two children, Easton and Ellie, and live in the Houston area. Dan and Michelle’s daughter, Morgan, a graduate of the University of Texas, and her husband, Arjan Slotman, have one daughter, Esther, with another child on the way. They live in Arjan’s homeland, the Netherlands.
Dan and Michelle are die-hard Texas Tech fans. They are very proud to have endowed the Millsaps Family Scholarship in Civil Engineering. They also have several younger siblings, nephews and nieces who attend/attended Texas Tech.
“We love supporting and representing Texas Tech,” Michelle says. “When we travel, especially in Europe, we wear TTU t-shirts and sweatshirts. One time, we were visiting our daughter and her family and went to Cologne, Germany. Someone there saw us in our Tech clothes and said, ‘Wreck ’em!’”
TUMBLEWEED TEXSTYLES
by
Jennifer Ritz
photos by
Jeremy Enlow
ack in 2011, two teachers with a giant love for Texas took a little bit of money and a leap of faith into the t-shirt business — 14 years later they’re one of the most well-known brands around. If you don’t recognize the name of their company, Tumbleweed TexStyles, you’ll recognize their products.
“Brian (Wysong ’06) and I met in 2010 as teachers at Liberty High School (in Frisco),” says Jeb Matulich ’96. “I was the art teacher and Brian was the marketing and entrepreneurship teacher. Texas Tech was our common bond early on talking about old Lubbock hangouts and Tech athletics. Brian saw me sketching in a faculty meeting and mentioned that the drawing would make a cool t-shirt. I mentioned to him that I was interested in trying my hand at putting some of my ideas on shirts.”
Brian couldn’t set the idea down—a Texas-centric t-shirt company. Why not? Due to shared roots, the two men had a lot in common. Brian was not only teaching entrepreneurship to high school students, he had earned his undergrad degree in marketing. His brain began churning.
“Jeb and I had a shared passion for Texas Tech University, West Texas, the Panhandle, sports, music, food, craft beverages, traveling and all things Texas,”
recalls Brian. “So we decided to move forward with what we knew best. To be authentic to who we are by drawing and selling the lifestyle we love to live. We set out to create the most comfortable t-shirts with unique, hand-drawn Texas-inspired art.”
After a few weeks, Brian and Jeb decided they’d pool a little money and print some tees.
“We created a business name and both brought $350 each to the table from our savings accounts to purchase 120 t-shirts in three different colorways,” Brian says.“We sold about 40 tees to friends and family to recoup our investment and then we doubled down on a few new designs and continued to punch out new stuff every few months.”
And just like that, Tumbleweed TexStyles was brought to life. The t-shirt business took off quickly and it became far more than just t-shirts. Brian notes that people were falling in love with the story of two high school teachers launching this company, along with the fact that Jeb and Hillary Buswell Wysong ’07, Brian’s wife, create the artwork in-house. About four years in, Brian quit his teaching job to run the company full time. Jeb is approaching retirement and will shift into full time once he closes the chapter on teaching. In 2020, Hillary quit her teaching job and joined the company full-time as well.
When settling on a name for their company, Brian and Jeb both felt it was important to give a nod to West Texas — hence “tumbleweed.” They each created a list of possible names, with “TexStyles” and “Tumbleweed” rising to the top. Thus, the name Tumbleweed TexStyles was born.
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Matulich and Brian set out to create the most comfortable and exceptional Texascentric t-shirts.
“Fast forward a few years and we started picking up retailers and getting recognition statewide for our designs and comfortable feel,” says Jeb.“In 2020, we opened up our flagship brick and mortar store in downtown Frisco. We are very proud of our store as we feel it epitomizes Texas culture in every aspect.”
In the early days, the duo leaned on some celebrities (like friend Kliff Kingsbury and former Tech football player Baron Batch) and social media influencers to get their name out. Their shared love of Texas music and relationships they made in that industry, names like Old 97’s, Pat Green, Josh Abbott Band, Randy Rogers Band, Aaron Watson and The Panhandlers, helped grow their brand.
Matulich and Hillary’s fresh, original artwork attracted the attention of an impressive and familiar list of clients for whom they’ve created original t-shirt and cap lines. Entities like Texas Monthly Magazine, Texas Highways Magazine, Whataburger, Dr Pepper, Ozarka, 7-Eleven, Zavala Barbecue, Hutchins BBQ, TUPPS Brewery, Nature Nate's Honey, Revolver Brewery, Panther City BBQ, Frisco Roughriders and Go Texan, to name a few.
They’ve expanded to become a Texas lifestyle brand with t-shirts, hats, drinkware, decor and more. In 2020 they opened their flagship brick and mortar store in downtown Frisco.
helped open up Liberty High School in Frisco as the art teacher. I was in the same classroom for 18 years teaching high school art.”
The move to Liberty High School all those years ago was fortuitous, since that’s where Jeb and Brian met and hatched their idea for Tumbleweed TexStyles. Jeb says he never planned to become an entrepreneur.
or Jeb, Lubbock and Texas Tech always had a hold on him — it’s safe to say both were in his blood.
“I was born in Lubbock,” he says.“My mom Beth is from Lubbock and attended Texas Tech, and my dad played football at Tech in the late 1960s. That’s where my parents met. I’ve been a Red Raider my whole life. So, there was really no question about where I was going to end up. Same for my younger brother Ben.”
Jeb met his wife at Tech in 1995. They dated the remainder of their time at Tech and married in the spring of 1997. They moved to Garland, where Jeb landed his first coaching and teaching job at a junior high. In 2000, he took another junior high coaching job in Frisco.
“We moved up to Frisco and built a house and started our family,” Jeb says. “I got out of coaching in 2006 and
“I went to Texas Tech and studied architecture for two years and decided to switch majors to exercise and sports science because I wanted to get into coaching and teaching like my dad,” he explains. “My dad, Joe, was a Texas high school football coach for 40-plus years all over the state. He also played quarterback at Texas Tech from 1967-1969. I just was really focused on being the best coach and teacher that I could be and trying to continue to make art along the way in my free time. No real business owner aspirations other than trying to sell a few paintings along the way.”
Jeb retired from teaching in May and has been enjoying focusing more on Tumbleweed TexStyles design projects and events.
“I’m also getting back to creating my own home decor print business called Tejas Country Club,” he says. “It went live in November of 2023. It's my art outlet for stuff separate from Tumbleweed TexStyles. I’ll also pursue some new opportunities as they come along. There is definitely a lot of uncertainty but also excitement with the new challenges ahead.”
exas Tech was the place Brian says he was meant to be.
“When I was graduating high school from North Crowley, I had a few opportunities present themselves for a soccer and/or football scholarship,” Brian says.
“One of the only schools that I applied to outside of pursuing a scholarship was Texas Tech University. This was because I had friends going to Texas Tech. Fortunately, I did not receive the scholarship offer I was hoping for. So, I decided to go all in on Texas Tech. I remember driving out to Lubbock for the very first time to attend the summer orientation…once orientation started, I never looked back. I fell in love with Texas Tech and the city of Lubbock immediately. I feel very lucky and blessed that I found myself at such an incredible university.”
Brian met his wife in 2004 when both were attending Paradigm, a Thursday night service at First Baptist Church. The two had their first experience working together when they had their own small business creating custom logos and creative design assets. They also worked with a few Lubbock organizations to host and create promotional strategies for live concerts and events, including managing some local musicians with booking and marketing.
When Brian and Hillary graduated, then married, they moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and launched a successful photography business: Hillary Anne Photography. Hillary was the primary
photographer and Brian was the second photographer. He also handled oversight of the marketing, accounting and business growth.
“We also served clients with custom design services,” Brian says. “To complement the photography business, I started Wysong Management, where I served local actors, actresses and models in booking gigs and personal branding.”
In addition to Tumbleweed TexStyles, Brian and Hillary launched The Wysong Group, a public speaking, consulting, coaching and creative services business.
“Ultimately, I am leveraging the incredible opportunities and successes I have experienced since 2000 as minister, teacher, entrepreneur and CEO to help other business and organizations grow or find success,” he says. “I speak with small to large companies, nonprofits and organizations to educate, motivate and inspire the audience to go to the next level in their business, management, leadership or faith. I recently took part in a TEDx Talk in Frisco.”
When Hillary and Brian landed in the Metroplex following graduation, Hillary worked as a temp junior designer at a small tech company. Spending her days in a dark cubicle, she realized she needed to go in another direction. As a side gig, she was a photographer.
illary has always recognized her artistic side, sketching animals she saw pictured in National Geographic magazines. As she grew older, she discovered she also loved working with computers. Her high school counselor urged her to pursue a college degree that combined art and computers: graphic design. Hillary went in search of the university with the best program.
“I knew I wanted to study graphic design and Texas Tech had the best program in the state,” Hillary says. “Once I took a college visit to see the campus and meet the people, I was sold…I look back and think about the importance and influence my professors from Tech played in my life. I truly loved my time in the classroom and specifically Dirk Fowler, Carla Tedeschi and Mark Hartsfield left a lasting impact. Their encouragement, direction, and personal footprint in the design world helped to guide me to where I am today.”
“I even had photos published in a Houston bridal magazine,” Hillary says. “Brian encouraged me to pursue photography full time, so I quit the temp job and jumped in with both feet. For about 8 years I shot weddings, engagement sessions, family portraits, senior sessions, commercial, product, and model portfolios. I loved working with people, getting to be creative, and the fact that every day was something different.”
When she and Brian had their first child, she decided all the evenings and weekends working were taking away from precious family time. Hillary started teaching school, first as a marketing teacher then art and digital graphics and animation.
“In 2011, Brian and Jeb had started TWT and I helped when I could,” she says. “I worked the booth at shows, edited artwork on the computer to mock up products, created emails, photographed shoots, worked post-production and eventually started helping with product design as well.”
By the end of the school year in 2020, Hillary says they had more design work than they could keep up with at TWT. Brian, Jeb and Hillary discussed the increasing amount of work and agreed that there was a need for a full-time design position.
“I was excited to get back to the creative world and bring more to the table than I was able to do while being a teacher. It was nerve-wracking but thrilling, launching into something new.”
Collaboratively, we raised $12,500 through the sale of The Panhandlers Relief T-Shirt.
ties that Bind
hen the Texas Panhandle experienced devastating wildfires in late January, Jeb and Brian were devastated, too. Both men say that West Texas and The Panhandle hold special places in their hearts. They immediately began discussing how they could help.
“We do a lot in the Texas country space including popping up at festivals across Texas and doing custom artwork for musicians,” Brian says.“So, over the years, we have grown to have mutual respect and even become friends with Josh Abbott,Cleto Cordero,William Clark Green and John Bauman (the singers who make up The Panhandlers) separately. We actually hosted a Texas Independence Day concert in Frisco with John Bauman as our headliner. While attending a singer songwriter event in McKinney, I was able to hang out with Cleto Cordero some and we discussed the idea of working together in the future on a project.”
As luck would have it, The Panhandlers were also looking for a way to help those affected by the wildfires. Cordero and Abbott called Brian with the idea of partnering to raise money that would directly help ranchers and farmers. They wanted to drop the design quickly.
“I lived in Pampa in the early ’80s and this really hit home for me as the fires had surrounded that entire area,” says Jeb.“We all quickly hopped on a group text and talked out some of the design ideas. The final design that stuck was created by Hillary, but the idea was from someone in the Panhandlers camp. We mocked it up and we all did our part promoting it hard to our followers. We took preorders for about a week or so and then ordered up the shirts. The whole process went quickly and we were so glad that we were able to give back in some capacity.”
The plan put together by a handful of Red Raiders was a success and the t-shirts sold out quickly.
“We decided to partner with the Texas Department of Agriculture and their STAR Fund to ensure the money got in the right hands of people truly in need,” says Brian. “Collaboratively, we raised $12,500 through the sale of The Panhandlers Relief T-Shirt. That money has been donated to TDA STAR Fund.”
Members are, from left, John Baumann, Josh Abbott, Cieto Cordero and William Clark Green. Abbott, Cordero and Green are all Texas Tech graduates.
She’s Got Gumption
You’re not alone if beautiful dishes on the dinner table remind you of meals shared with loved ones and good times. Kim Moore Jeffers wants to be sure that the experience of setting the table is fun with a touch of nostalgia. Her company – Lovegrass Designs – is home to her “Southern Sayings” dishes. They’re not just any plates, mind you.
The charming tableware line has nine designs, each named after phrases popular in the Southern United States. Cows, horses, girls and flora and fauna illustrate sayings such as “Oh, My Stars” with drawings of a girl who is star-gazing and then sitting on the moon.“She’s Got Gumption” is represented by a young woman who is taming a tiger.
“I’ve always loved dishes,” Jeffers says. “My mother loves dishes and so did my grandmother. Although people still may like to match all their dishes, things are more relaxed today. In fact, mixing and matching is a creative way to incorporate pieces I already have with Mom’s to create a unique look.”
The Matador, Texas, native grew up on Moore Ranch, which her parents, Wayland and Betty Moore, own. In fact, she and her husband, Steve Jeffers, spend a couple of days a week driving from their Lubbock home to the ranch.
“Mom and Dad own a small business called Moore Maker, Inc.,” she says. “We sell pocket knives, hunting knives and ranch tools. Steve and I work in the financial end of the business.”
When Jeffers decided to create her own line of dishes, she needed a fitting name for her company. She didn’t have to search for long, as she realized the perfect label was right under her feet.
"I decided to listen to all the words Daddy says about the ranch and pick one of those words as my company name," She Says.“I kept a list of things I heard him say, such as prickly pear, sagebrush, lovegrass, mesquite, hackberry, etc. “Lovegrass” just fit what I was looking for, and it was something Daddy says that cows love to eat.”
The first saying that found its way onto the dishes is another of her father’s – “Over Yonder.”
“My husband, Steve, is from Wichita, Kansas, and the first time he met my parents, my dad took him for a ride around the ranch in his pickup truck,” Jeffers says. “When they got back, Steve said, ‘Your dad kept telling me things were ‘over yonder.’ I didn’t understand what he meant.’ We’ve now been married 30 years and Steve often reminds me,‘Your dad still says “over yonder” every other sentence.’”
Her mother helped the entrepreneur brainstorm about which sayings to include on the dishes. Some of her contributions are “Hold Your Horses” and ‘Well I Declare!” Grandmother Bertha is credited for “‘til the Cows Come Home,” showing a mama cow and her calf. A new spring design called “Bless Your Heart” is based on her grandmother’s oft-said words and her love of crochet.
Jeffers has put her heart and soul into the line. Retailers and customers must sense the personal touch and feeling in her designs, as people are drawn not only to the dishes but also to the designer herself.
“My daughter, Caroline, and I discovered ‘Southern Sayings’ at the Temps at the Dallas Market. It was Kim’s first show in Dallas,” says Natalie Hudson, owner of Market Square in Mason, Texas.“We were immediately drawn to her designs and colors. You see so many items at Market, and we are always on the hunt for unique items with a story. As a small store in a small Texas town, you want goods that are different from large chain stores and are thoughtful and are well made.
“ IT W AS J U ST S O M ET H I N G
“We enjoyed visiting with Kim and hearing her passion for her dishes and how each piece had a personal story. Kim’s dishes have personality and that comes from her!”
Southern Sayings has, indeed, garnered quite a following since its beginning. Jamie Busch of Family Style Design Co. in Richmond, Texas, is also a huge fan of Jeffers and her products.
“Oh man, she embodies Southern Charm – it’s as if her plates each have a piece of her in them,” Busch says of Jeffers.“She loves her product, she loves her story and it is the main reason we feature her product in our boutique. She remembers us each time we visit. We feel like we are more than retailers . . . but friends!
“We see a lot of our younger clients love the ‘Oh My Stars’ and ‘Hold Your Horses.’ We think that they see themselves as the heroine in the setting. Traditionally, the deepest Southern accents come
out when people are looking at ‘How’s your Momma ‘n ‘em?’ we see the passion come out in people with that one. And finally, of course, the red Santa,“This Ain’t My First Rodeo,” is our favorite – we wish Christmas was all year!”
In addition to her ever-popular original lines, Jeffers has started branching out into custom designs. People who want a dish design for a special place, season or reason find Jeffers a great resource.
“A couple of years ago, Dad told Mom and me that he wanted us to come up with a line of dishes just for the ranch,” she says. “He sat down with us and told us what things on the ranch were important to him and what he’d like to see on these special plates and other pieces.
“He listed Angus cattle, mesquite bean leaf, a windmill on the Keith place, prickly pear cactus, yucca plant, and, most importantly, the ranch brands plus the year he and Mom bought their first piece of land.”
That first custom order was a tall one for the fairly new business, but it was a challenge Jeffers took by the horns.
Jeffers’mom chose a deep brown with red color for incorporating the elements her father cherished most. The result was custom “Ranchware” for the Moore Ranch – a masterpiece. The experience spurred on Jeffers to offer custom designs to customers.
The popularity and charm of Jeffers’ dishes would lead one to believe she’s an old hand at the design business. Actually, she’s only been in business for three years. Until 2019, she had a totally different career.
“I taught elementary school and then was a school counselor for 30 years,” she says. “I loved children and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. My master’s degree in education is from Texas Tech University. I also earned my hours to become a counselor at Texas Tech.”
Where to Find Lovegrass Designs
Lovegrass Designs dinnerware is sold on the company website and in small boutique stores across the United States. Currently, about 40 stores carry stock.
S O M E T EX AS
R ET AI L ERS I N C LU DE
Bird Box Gifts, MIDLAND
· D & D Texas Outfitters, SEGUIN Eggemeyer’s, SAN ANGELO Family Style Design, RICHMOND
· Far West Texas Cattle Co., ALPINE Favor the Kind, DALLAS Market Square, MASON
· Pete’s Greenhouse, AMARILLO
· Spur Hardware, SPUR
Leaving her career in education and her beloved students has been a little tough, but the transition has been a little easier, as her husband, Steve, a retired Federal bank examiner, has been pursuing his own creative path. He creates leather sheaths for knives. Both work at home, which is a nice new twist for the couple.
“When I was teaching, I never dreamed I’d one day be designing dishes,” Jeffers says. “It was just something that was meant to be.”
Visit the Lovegrass website at lovegrassdesigns.com or scan the QR code below.
By Layne Burnett
GRAINS & REVIVALS
Revival Mill offers flours made from wheat, rye and sorghum. All of their products are produced in small batches using locally sourced grains. The result is superior products that can’t be found in grocery stores.
Photos by Trace Thomas
We just love the bridge between the culinary arts and the agricultural arts.
a tidy-kept storage unit somewhere in Lubbock, Ethan Triplett stands at his single chute cold stone mill, apron covered in flour dust, closely monitoring the machine as a fresh, lightly-colored powder pours from the spout into a collection bin. Ethan’s product, premium stoneground flour, brings flavor and nutrition to kitchens in Lubbock and beyond, through quality that cannot be found in the grocery store. With the help of his wife, Braleigh, the freshly ground flour will be packaged and sold—a business the couple calls Revival Mill.
Although the Tripletts have been milling flour for around eight months now, the inspiration for this young business struck Ethan while pursuing his Ph.D. in crop physiology at Texas Tech, after earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree at West Texas A&M University.
“In my doctoral program, I started to fall in love with grain’s diversity and the number of different grains that there was available,” Ethan says. “I worked as an assistant seed breeder for a little while, and come to find out that there was 47,000 different varieties of a particular plant, and a couple hundred thousand of this one, and so I wanted to see what that could look like.”
That interest in grain diversity led Ethan and Braleigh, who are high school sweethearts from Canyon, Texas, to begin milling flour at home, finding that the stoneground flour made from carefully
sourced Texas grains brought another level of flavor and nutrition than its grocery store rivals.
“There’s a lot of noise around nutrition and fresh milled flour,” Ethan says, “but our angle was more along the lines of, that you couldn’t find it anywhere. It was something that was flavorful, it was nutritional, and so we wanted to bring it to Lubbock.”
Revival Mill launched in September 2023, right before Ethan’s graduation the following December. The company’s namesake stems from the couple’s revival of an ancient milling practice, as well as the “grain revival” movement of chefs across the nation beginning to pay closer attention to their flour choices.
Currently, the Tripletts offer wheat and sorghum berries in addition to a variety of flours, which can be made from wheat, rye, corn and sorghum and are sold by custom orders and on their website. In the future, Ethan and Braleigh hope to open a downtown retail location, as well as a celiac-grade mill to allow them to produce gluten-free flours without any cross-contamination.
According to Ethan, the flour available for purchase at a grocery store is milled through a roller mill, stripping the bran and germ of the grain away from the final product, which consists of only the endosperm. With the Tripletts’ single chute stone mill, all three components are milled into the final product.
“What that does is preserve the identity and integrity of the grain,” Ethan says. “So you retain all that nutrition, you retain all
that flavor, all the while kind of being able to highlight and underline a locality.”
Although having all three components included in the flour makes it more “thirsty” and requires customers to learn the right amount of water to add to recipes, the difference in flavor makes Revival Mill flour stand out among the rest.
“It’s not a traditional type of flour that you can purchase at the store, but more importantly—this is what our chefs really love—it imparts a homey and flavorful layer to an ingredient that is otherwise thought of as an afterthought.”
In addition to the nutritional and flavorful benefits Revival Mill has brought Ethan and Braleigh, the business also allows them the flexibility they need to start a family. Braleigh manages much of the day-to-day operations of Revival Mill, milling grains every Tuesday and Thursday, while Ethan works as a research and carbon monitoring coordinator for National Sorghum Producers, but blocks off his evenings and weekends to dedicate to the business.
Long term, the Tripletts aim to turn Revival Mill into more of a “traditional agricultural company,” including vertically integrating towards having their own seed processing and crop production.
“You look across the space in the sorghum world, and there’s a lot of volatility in seed companies,” Ethan says. “To have a seed company that is vertically integrated with a mill, that allows for itself to prop up research by providing an edible product rather than a product that has to pass through a number of processors.
“We started backwards, and that’s on purpose. We just love the bridge between the culinary arts and the agricultural arts, and so that vision is to allow the mill to then generate enough revenue to start developing more varieties that would be more impactful for nutrition and flavor and so on and so forth.”
In the meantime, Ethan said Revival Mill sources their grains locally, staying “focused on local grain economies, propping up seed companies and producers that are doing a really exceptional job with their work, with the vision of bringing our own piece to the table at some point in time.”
As the couple aims to produce a product that stands out among others on the market, the Tripletts pay a premium to their producers and processors to ensure they are purchasing high-quality, well-processed grains to make their flours from. These grains are often located by piggybacking off the brewery supply chain, which also requires premium grains.
“Our producers pay a lot of attention to things like diseases and the amount of dust that’s on the grain, things like that,” Ethan says.
“Because we don’t have a facility to be able to clean our grain and bag it for us, we have to buy it cleaned and bagged, and in order for us to make that happen and make it quality, we had to find processors that were used to dealing in food grade items.”
Since opening, Revival Mill has put great emphasis on connecting with the restaurant sector, from providing products for local chefs and bakers to sending samples to the Culinary Institute of America.
“We have a really big passion for connecting with local chefs and local bakeries,” Ethan says, “and so we wanted an avenue from expertise in agriculture that we could then leverage into getting into restaurants.”
With big plans for the future, it is that passion for connecting the culinary world to agriculture that drives Ethan and Braleigh’s work growing Revival Mill to bring stoneground flour to the community.
“I saw the bridge between the two fields and wanted to build it,” Ethan says.“Now that I’m here and we have the bridge, it’s so clear to see that we are adjacent communities, being agriculture and the culinary world, but so often they’re so disconnected because of the supply chain issue or just blindness or ignorance… Our mission is to really shorten that gap as much as you can.”
Revival Mill offers home milling classes to the public where Ethan teaches how to make flour at home, often at no cost. Revival
TWO CELLISTS
BY Layne Burnett
When
Texas Tech University cello performance and computer engineering major Anna Bartley assumed the role of principal cellist in the Winchester Orchestra in San Jose, California, states away from her alma mater, she was pleasantly surprised to find another Red Raider in the orchestra. Sitting just behind her in the cello section was Pauline Holmes, who graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in home economics education and a minor in music in 1964.
Bartley moved to California for an engineering job with Texas Instruments after graduating from Texas Tech in 2022. She hoped to continue her passion for music in her new state.
“When you are a cellist and when you play classical music, a lot of what enables you to be able to continue your music is your network,” Bartley says.“By moving all the way out to California, I kind of had to start from zero.”
So, when the Winchester Orchestra was searching for a cellist to head the section, Bartley seized the opportunity, leading to her meeting Holmes, who has played with the orchestra for almost 50 years.
“When she arrived at our first rehearsal last fall, I noticed she had stickers all over her cello case,” Holmes says. “I noticed a Texas map, and so I said, ‘Are you from Texas?’”
That question led to the cellists’ discovery of their Texas Tech connection.
“It was refreshing to see Pauline and just to have a touch of home,” Bartley says.
Although Bartley and Holmes are nearly 60 years apart in age, they both enjoy the camaraderie of making music together.
“What’s so wonderful is that music has no boundaries in terms of age,” Holmes says. “We love to play, and it’s just wonderful to make music with the orchestra.”
Those at the Helm: Part II
PRESIDENTS OF TEXAS TECH
BY JENNY SPURRIER, ED.D.| PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE SOUTHWEST COLLECTION/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY
AS MENTIONED, TEXAS TECH HAS HAD A TOTAL OF 17 PRESIDENTS SINCE ITS INCEPTION (NOT COUNTING INTERIMS). Each played his own role in the institution and deserves recognition. Having covered the first eight, we will move on to the ninth, again using resources available at the SWC/SCL and some Texas Tech online materials.
MAURICE CECIL MACKEY, PH.D.
PRESIDENT OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 1976-1979
M. “Cecil” Mackey, Ph.D., was born in 1929, in Montgomery, Alabama. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in economics at the University of Alabama. He went on to receive a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, again in economics. Mackey returned to the University of Alabama and earned a law degree. During his career, he was a professor, served in the military, served as a consultant, served on various boards, was a federal government employee and was involved in a host of other activities and jobs. Immediately before becoming Tech’s ninth president, he was the president at the University of South Florida. James G. Allen, Ph.D., in his series about the first presidents, relays that Mackey was an excellent communicator. Additionally, Allen writes that Mackey was very personable and definitely a family man. Allen remembers that Mackey was concerned with the “…details of Texas Tech’s operation, ever with an eye to constructive change and improvement.” Mackey would only remain for three years, but his time was spent promoting the importance of teaching and the faculty. Mackey left Texas Tech to become president and professor at Michigan State University. He passed away in 2018, at the age of 89.
LAURO F. CAVAZOS, PH.D.
PRESIDENT OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 1980-1988
Lauro Cavazos, Ph.D., was born in 1927, in Texas on the King Ranch. Cavazos became Texas Tech’s 10th president in 1980, the first Tech graduate to serve in the office. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Technological College. He then went on to earn a doctorate in physiology from Iowa State University. He was a professor at the Medical College of Virginia, then left to serve as a faculty member and later dean at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston before becoming president at Texas Tech. There are three large reference files on Cavazos at the SWC/SCL. According to Allen, Cavazos arrived to face several challenges, such as the economy and trying to get the medical school moving forward as it was in its probationary period and facing some obstacles. Allen recalls asking Cavazos “how he was able to survive the heavy demands of his office.” The reply was, “I love this university.” Allen offers that during Cavazos’ tenure, Ex-Students local chapters went from 12 to 72 (other sources say from 7 to 75). Cavazos also successfully began Tech’s first major capital campaign. Cavazos announced in May 1988 that he would be stepping down and returning to teaching. Then in August 1988, it was announced that Cavazos would become the U.S. Secretary of Education under U.S. President Ronald Reagan. He was then reappointed by President Bush and remained in the cabinet for two years. Cavazos passed away at the age of 95, in March 2022.
ROBERT W. LAWLESS, PH.D.
PRESIDENT OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 1989–1996
Robert Lawless, Ph.D., became Texas Tech’s 11th president in 1989. Robert William Lawless was born in Texas in 1937. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and his doctorate from Texas A&M University. He taught at A&M and the University of Houston, where he became an administrator. Lawless left academics and became CFO of Southwest Airlines. His return to academics was as Tech’s president. In an Lubbock Avalanche-Journal article from May 8, 1994, Steve O’Neil writes that Lawless came with the desire to “improve Tech’s overall image.” O’Neil noted that Lawless did work on this and was successful in several ways, such as increasing admission standards, Tech moving up in the Carnegie Classification and Tech becoming recognized (and moving up) in the U.S. News & World Report’s best colleges list. O’Neil points out that Lawless had funding issues but was “able to achieve the quality” for Tech he envisioned. He worked on increasing university endowments and scholarships. Lawless resigned in May 1996 when he left to become president of the University of Tulsa.
DONALD R. HARAGAN,
PH.D. PRESIDENT
OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 1996-2000
Donald R. Haragan, Ph.D., was born in Houston. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, his master’s from Texas A&M University and his doctorate from the University of Texas. Haragan became the 12th president in 1996, but he first came to Texas Tech in 1969 as an assistant professor of geosciences. Haragan, over the years, held a host of administrative positions at Tech, as well as interim positions. Some of the positions included department chair, dean, provost, vice president and president (even as interim). It is hard to distinguish what Haragan did as president or what he accomplished serving in one of his other positions at Texas Tech. Haragan was integral in expanding the honors program into the Honors College. He also worked in conjunction with Horn Professor Allan Kuethe, Ph.D., to establish the TTU Center in Seville, Spain. Haragan stepped down from the presidency in 2000 to return to teaching (but still stepping up when needed). He continues to serve Tech in various ways.
DAVID J. SCHMIDLY, PH.D.
PRESIDENT OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 2000-2002
In 2000, David J. Schmidly, Ph.D. became the 13th president of Texas Tech. Schmidly was born in Texas in 1943. He hails from Hockley County. He received his B.A. and M.S. degrees from Texas Tech. He earned his doctorate in zoology from the University of Illinois. Schmidly taught at Texas A&M University and served as a department head there. Additionally, he served as the CEO and campus dean of Texas A&M at Galveston. Schmidly came to Texas Tech in 1996 to serve as vice president for research and graduate studies and dean of the Texas Tech Graduate School. During Schmidly’s time as president, he was able to increase enrollment and research funding. He also opened academic learning and outreach centers outside of Lubbock as well as assisting with the development of an interdisciplinary degree in natural history for the Honors College. Schmidly left Texas Tech to become president of Oklahoma State University and later became president of the University of New Mexico.
50-YEARS-PLUS TTAA MEMBERS
THE TTAA WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE FOLLOWING LOUD AND PROUD TECHSANS WHO HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS FOR 50-PLUS YEARS. THE RED NUMBER FOLLOWING THE MEMBER NAMES AND CLASS YEARS INDICATES TOTAL YEARS GIVING.
Jerry F. Grimes ‘52 - 74
Tim ‘51 & Tommie Hatch ‘51 - 73
Bobbye R. Shaw ‘46 - 72
Norman D. Dyer ‘51 - 70
Robert Kral, Sr. ‘51 & Willa Kral ‘51 - 70
Mary Jo Price ‘53 - 70
Don ‘53 & Helen Bingham - 68
Shirley A. Cary ‘58 - 68
Evelyn M. Davies - 68
Mary L. Louder ‘56 - 68
David ‘51 & Wanda Pinson - 68
Donna N. Ridgway - 68
Jim ‘54 & Sue Sexton - 68
Sondra Adair - 67
Don ‘53 & Nell Furgeson - 67
Maurice McClanahan, PE ‘58 & Marion McClanahan - 67
Douglas R. McSwane, Sr. ‘51 - 67
Barbara L. Ratliff ‘54 - 67
Carol L. Reed ‘59 - 67
Bill ‘51 & Lila Senter - 67
Jim ‘54 & Sue Sexton - 67
Delbert C. Hess ‘58 - 66
Dan Howard, CPA ‘59 & Kay Howard ‘60 - 66
Peggy W. James ‘64 - 66
Harold M. Brannan, M.D. - 65
R. A. Brown, Jr. ‘58 & Peggy Brown ‘59 - 65
Bob Ford ‘62 & Carolyn Waddle-Ford - 65
Eddie ‘53 & Jerri Hajek - 65
Owen Hamilton ‘53 - 65
Mary Dee Hamman ‘77 - 65
Royce ‘59 & Sherrill Brooks ‘62 - 65
Scott Hickman, PE ‘57 & Gladys Hickman ‘57 - 65
Linda L. Mankins - 65
Joyce McNeill - 65
Yvonne M. Prichard ‘58 - 65
Don ‘60 & Lila Vars ‘62 - 65
Anne R. Von Roeder - 65
Wallace D. Clonts ‘57 - 64
Thomas ‘59 & Jean Courtney ‘81 - 64
Sharla Echols ‘59 - 64
Robert G. Kinney, Ed.D. ‘60 - 64
Neil & Barbara Stovall ‘54 - 64
Carol C. Douglass - 63
Jerry ‘57 & Fran Eskew - 63
Donald ‘59 & Gail Ledwig - 63
Nancy B. Loveless - 63
Joni W. McIlvain ‘59 - 63
Anisse B. Reynolds - 63
Carron R. Thomson ‘62 - 63
Billy Wiseman, Ph.D. ‘59 & Gladys Wiseman - 63
Mark ‘58 & Mickee Wyatt - 63
James Becton, Ph.D. ‘58 - 62
Beverly J. Crawford ‘62 - 62
Fred ‘61 & Martha Davis ‘67 - 62
Jack Mason, Sr. ‘61 & Lou Ann Mason - 62
Samuel ‘58 & Judy Ribble - 62
Bob Salem, M.D. ‘50 & Kay Salem ‘73 - 62
Bonnie J. Aycock ‘85 - 61
Michael ‘62 & Amelia Bogard ‘61 - 61
Elena R. Brown - 61
Carolyn P. Calvert ‘59 - 61
Helen Franklin ‘58 - 61
James A. Gerick ‘50 - 61
Evelyn R. McDowell ‘59 - 61
Marvin ‘58 & Shirley Moore - 61
Bill ‘60 & Karen Pfluger ‘61 - 61
Eddie ‘60 & Billie Brown - 60
Mary Ann Childs ‘58 - 60
Col. Gomer C. Custer, (Ret.) ‘57 - 60
Gayland ‘60 & Royce Daugherty - 60
Bill ‘61 & Peggy Dean ‘66 - 60
Sharon E. Eatherly ‘62 - 60
Boyd ‘60 & Dolores Foster ‘62 - 60
Gordon ‘61 & Sigrid Graves - 60
Mary Ann Green ‘64 - 60
Don R. Hufstedler ‘55 - 60
Robert & Sharon Lockwood ‘64 - 60
James ‘60 & Carolynn Miller ‘60 - 60
Ben L. Nieswiadomy ‘57 - 60
Robert ‘51 & Susan Pfluger - 60
Dallas ‘61 & Brenda Powell - 60
Ralph Ramsey, Jr. ‘62 & Becky Ramsey - 60
Walter ‘60 & Joyce Rinehart - 60
W. Champ ‘60 & Nancy Turner - 60
Joe ‘60 & Nancy Abston - 59
Jill E. Allen ‘58 - 59
Phillip ‘64 & Pauline Clark ‘64 - 59
John Coates, III ‘62 & Mrs. Marguerite Coates - 59
Reginald ‘62 & Rochelle Crump - 59
Susan H. Dortch ‘62 - 59
Joe Glass, Jr. ‘56 & Barbara Glass - 59
Marjean S. Kitts ‘49 - 59
Bill ‘65 & Sharon Lipham ‘64 - 59
Col. James Milam (Ret.) ‘65 & Laura Milam - 59
Janice C. Neelley ‘64 - 59
Larry ‘57 & Rena Nelson - 59
Ken Talkington, M.D. ‘61 & Sandra Talkington ‘64 - 59
Luanne Thornton ‘57 - 59
Barry Buchanan, PE ‘60 & Terry Buchanan ‘61 - 58
Joseph ‘60 & Rosemary Crossett ‘64 - 58
Robert ‘68 & Susan Donohue - 58
John ‘61 & Elizabeth Guntharp - 58
Gerald ‘66 & Christina Horn - 58
Don Hunt, M.D. ‘61 & Delia Hunt - 58
Carol Mowery ‘65 & Cliff Mowery, Jr. ‘65 - 58
Elyn B. Patterson ‘64 - 58
H. Paul ‘64 & Suzanne Price ‘66 - 58
James E. Raley ‘62 - 58
Linda C. Reagor ‘60 - 58
Anita R. Smith ‘63 - 58
Caryetta G. Thomas ‘55 - 58
Joan B. Ullrich ‘64 - 58
P. T. Wurster ‘65 - 58
David & Phyllis Boneau ‘62 - 57
Helen Brittin, Ph.D. ‘65 & Anthony Brittin - 57
The Honorable Tom ‘65 & Nadine Craddick ‘69 - 57
Charles ‘61 & Linda Draper ‘62 - 57
Charles ‘63 & Dianne Etheridge - 57
Dennis Foster ‘66 - 57
Ellen B. Garrison ‘63 - 57
Allyn Harrison ‘67 - 57
Donald Hartman, PE ‘65 & Glenna Hartman - 57
Kay Irvine - 57
Tom L. Laney ‘62 & Patricia Park Laney ‘62 - 57
Karl ‘62 & Beverly Ransleben - 57
Donald ‘67 & Marilyn Smith - 57
Jerry ‘65 & Susie Wilson ‘66 - 57
Robert ‘62 & Peggy Alexander - 56
Alan D. Brown ‘69 - 56
Jimmy ‘68 & Joyce Davis ‘74 - 56
John ‘66 & Edie Downs - 56
Mary Finch - 56
Victor ‘64 & Jo Henderson ‘63 - 56
Tom ‘60 & Claudia Jenkins ‘63 - 56
J. Rodney Lewis ‘61 & Andre Clark - 56
Tom ‘62 & Jennie Link ‘63 - 56
Linda L. Mooter - 56
Sally M. Murray ‘65 - 56
Jill C. Nelson ‘68 - 56
Rebecca A. Price ‘58 - 56
Benson Robertson, Sr. ‘65 & Sharon Robertson - 56
Jack Stagner, Jr. ‘68 & Sue Stagner ‘67 - 56
Fred ‘71 & Pam Underwood - 56
Bryant Williams, Jr. ‘61 & Brenda Williams - 56
Glenn D. Woody ‘60 - 56
William ‘71 & Kay Adams ‘71 - 55
Jack ‘62 & Nan Arthur ‘62 - 55
James R. Berry ‘60 - 55
Spencer Blocker ‘54 - 55
Joe Dale Bryan ‘57 - 55
Lawrence ‘67 & Joyce Christian - 55
Barbara G. DeCastro ‘71 - 55
Curtis ‘67 & Janice Foster ‘67 - 55
Cindy G. Gruner ‘69 - 55
Don B. Hay ‘58 - 55
Shelly C. Hudnall, Jr. ‘50 - 55
Rudolph M. Keeney - 55
John ‘70 & Lynnda McCoy ‘68 - 55
Claude ‘62 & Charlotte Perdue - 55
G. Richard Rosson ‘58 - 55
Ben G. ‘65 & Molly Scott - 55
Orville Summey, AIA ‘54 & Virginia Summey - 55
Robert Talbot, CPA ‘70 & Stephanie Talbot - 55
Mary Lynne Tiner - 55
Laura S. Wheeler ‘54 - 55
Jayne Boston ‘69 - 54
Lewis ‘53 & Cynthia Crossley - 54
Carl Cochrane, Jr. ‘55 & Marie Cochrane ‘55 - 54
W. R. ‘61 & Mary Collier - 54
James ‘64 & Janice Conkwright ‘63 - 54
Peter ‘67 & Jamey Davis ‘68 - 54
Robert ‘70 & Linda Fannin - 54
Dicky ‘70 & Mary Gay Grigg - 54
The Honorable Pete Laney, Ph.D. ‘66 - 54
Ilah C. Merriman ‘57 - 54
Paul & Patsie Milosevich ‘53 - 54
Carolyn Neal ‘64 & Tom Neal, D.V.M. - 54
Bert ‘62 & Marcia Pope ‘61 - 54
Robert Tyler, Jr.’72 & Lindy Tyler - 54
Walter ‘70 & Betty Waller - 54
Ray ‘71 & Ella Williams ‘70 - 54
Victorine P. Willingham ‘53 - 54
Bill ‘60 & Barbara Womble ‘62 - 54
Felix & Rebecca Wylie ‘58 - 54
Robert ‘65 & Barbara Allen - 53
Diane Brown ‘69 - 53
Donald ‘61 & Marilyn Curry - 53
Maj. Jack Flynt (Ret.) ‘71 & Elaine Flynt - 53
Harvey ‘64 & Sandy Garrison - 53
W. Hank Granger ‘72 - 53
H. R. Horn, Ph.D. ‘66 & Margie Horn ‘69 - 53
Larry ‘71 & Jan Isom - 53
Cuyler ‘72 & Carolyn Lawrence ‘72 - 53
Jim ‘59 & Janys Leary ‘59 - 53
Patrick L. McMahon ‘71 - 53
Carolyn T. Ogden ‘71 - 53
Dale ‘65 & Cheryl Swinburn - 53
Mary L. Turbeville ‘60 - 53
W. Ferdie Walker ‘68 - 53
William ‘70 & Patricia Watson - 53
Jerry ‘70 & Patricia Wolz - 53
David Ammons, Ph.D. ‘71 & Cindy Ammons - 52
Pat Ellebracht ‘53 - 52
Elwood ‘57 & Reva Freeman - 52
Lt. Col. Lawrence Gill ‘65 & Mary Gill - 52
Ellen Green ‘61 & Norris Green, Jr. ‘60 - 52
Chancellor Emeritus Kent Hance ‘65 - 52
Milton Hattaway, II ‘66 & Jan Hattaway - 52
Joel ‘71 & Becky Hayhurst ‘72 - 52
Jack Henry, M.D. ‘60 & Jane Henry ‘01 - 52
Cara Herlin ‘66 - 52
Robert Jones, CPA ‘66 & Jeanette Jones - 52
Susan E. Lehmann ‘71 - 52
F. Max ‘57 & Mary Merrell - 52
Charles ‘67 & Sue Ann Mika ‘67 - 52
David C. Osborne ‘61 - 52
Bill ‘69 & Ginger Pittman - 52
Sammie F. Saulsbury ‘58 - 52
Ruth M. Smith ‘54 - 52
Nancy R. Stratta ‘74 - 52
E. Carolyn Thomas ‘72 - 52
Bobby G. Waddle ‘55 - 52
Patrick Walsh, Jr. ‘61 & Loretta Walsh - 52
Edwina D. Woolsey ‘70 - 52
Ken ‘63 & Renee Abraham ‘71 - 51
Ira ‘62 & Lauretta Adams - 51
Noel Barrick, AIA ‘72 & Jeannie Barrick ‘72 - 51
Clifton C. Blanchard - 51
Samuel ‘70 & Christel Butler - 51
Glenn Dippel, CPA ‘61 & Roxie Dippel ‘70 - 51
John Drummond, Ph.D. ‘72 & Margaret Drummond - 51
The Honorable Royal Furgeson, Jr. ‘64 & Marcellene Malouf - 51
Linda K. Hampton ‘70 - 51
Randy Hooks, Jr. ‘69 & Ann Hooks - 51
Jerry ‘55 & Patricia Jackson ‘63 - 51
Jim ‘60 & Carol Knowlton - 51
Ronald D. Larson ‘70 - 51
Charles E. LeBus ‘61 - 51
Frank Marlow ‘75 - 51
Ronnie ‘65 & Linda McWilliams - 51
Steve ‘72 & Anita Messer - 51
Michael ‘70 & Betty Mocek - 51
Barry ‘70 & Susan O’Brien - 51
Ron Patterson ‘72 - 51
Charles ‘67 & Francine Ramage - 51
John Rogers ‘57 - 51
Jerry ‘72 & Abbie Ross - 51
Charles Shira, Sr. ‘74 & Terry Shira ‘75 - 51
Deborah ‘71 & John Sims ‘65 - 51
Eugenia ‘96 & Jimmy Tillinghast - 51
Betty E. Wheeler ‘59 - 51
John ‘69 & Margaret Wheeler ‘72 - 51
David ‘64 & Carla Wight - 51
Walter Winn, PE ‘72 & Phyllis Winn ‘73 - 51
John 19’67 & Gayle Brummett ‘70 - 50
Jerry ‘64 & Elizabeth Casstevens ‘68 - 50 J. Kirk ‘75 & Kay Cunningham - 50
James ‘63 & Ann Deen - 50
Henry Dirks, III ‘72 & Brenda Dirks - 50
John ‘74 & Mary Duggan - 50
Karen ‘71 & Gene Elliott - 50
William Erwin, Ph.D. ‘63 & Janis Erwin ‘62 - 50
Donald ‘67 & Linda Eudy - 50
Thomas ‘73 & Amy Feitel - 50
Paula P. Green ‘73 - 50
Ken ‘74 & Marta Gregory ‘75 - 50
Jane Ann Jones ‘58 - 50
Howard E. Kawazoe ‘69 - 50
Marilyn Betts-King ‘64 - 50
Johnny ‘64 & Hildegard Little - 50
Donald ‘70 & Marilyn Lookadoo ‘71 - 50
Joe Bob Mayo, CLU ‘70 & Jo Mayo ‘71 - 50
William McCombs, Ph.D. ‘69 & Pamela McCombs - 50
Atha Lea ‘57 & Ronald McKim ‘59 - 50
Monte V. Rogers ‘73 - 50
Olin D. Scarborough ‘62 - 50
Brooke Smith, Jr. ‘67 & Karolyn Smith ‘67 - 50
Phillip ‘74 & Donna Springer - 50
Charles ‘58 & Jean Strehli ‘59 - 50
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Tommy ‘65 & Nell Welch - 50
Frank L. Westling ‘70 - 50
Sally L. Whittington ‘73 - 50
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THE TEXAS TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WISHES TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS WHO JOINED AT THE CENTURY LEVEL AND ABOVE. COMPILED BY JEAN ANN CANTORE
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Ryan ’03 & Angela Austin
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Wendy ’80 &Thomas Masiello
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Tommy ’70 & Patricia Cheney
Michael Clubb ’67 & Denise Clubb
Sue Corder & David Corder ’60
Christina Crane ’84 & Robert Crane
Heather Crawford ’00 & Tony Crawford ’00
Brian Dean ’10 & Emily Dean
Bart Durham, Ph.D. ’07 & Cassie Durham
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Saadet Ergul ’05 & Mehmet Ergul, Ph.D. ’06
Brenda Fawell ’75
Catherine Felder ’02
Christopher ’90 & Jami Ferris
Guadalupe Montez ’99 & Antonio Figueroa
Wiley ’94 & Katherine Fires
Laura Foster
Galen Gatten, Jr. ’01 & Stacey Gatten ’00
Lindsey Gentry ’79
Andi ’99 & Jeffrey Goolsby ’99
Patti Green-Hill ’76
Reilly Gwin ’17 & Kalyn Gwin
Jesse Hernandez
Darlene & Carl Hopkins
Michael ’09 & Lilia Horder
Jonathan Howell ’97
Dora ’71 & Lawrence Huang
Winslo Idicula, M.D. ’10& Susan Idicula ’09
Wade ’12 & Molly Jansa
Marquez Jeffries ’13
Christina ’05 & Brian Johnson
Melissa ’94 & Richard Kimberlin
Kimberly ’82 & Bryan Klimt
Amy ’19 & Shawn Lawler
Mitzi Serrins Levine ’88 & Norman Levine
Terry ’72 & Susie Lewis
Kristi ’02 & Zach Logan
John Loiselle ’04
Richard Lucero ’98
Robert ’83 & Cherie Lunn
Austin Lunney, M.D. ’20 & Brenna Lunney
Cynthia ’77 & David Mannas ’78
Crystal ’15 & Shaunacy Martinez
James McCoy, Jr. ’12
Jeffrey ’06 & Melissa Mitchell ’06
Ann Moreau ’11
Jennifer ’05 & Matthew Morgan
Larry Morrow ’95
Travis ’96 & Julie Moss
Mary Motley ’13
Julie ’03 & Michael Mullinax
Claire Nevarez ’12
Juanita Ocampo-Forrest ’23
Gilbert & Kandrea (Kandy) Ortega
Thomas & Regina Osborne
Cecily ’13 & Clay Parish ’15
Regina ’19 & Aldo Perez
Juan Perez
Ruben Quesada, Ph.D. ’12
Paige ’11 & Aaron Rask ’12
Becton & Emily Reid
Steve & Melisa Roberts
Susan & Chris Roberts
Cynthia & Rebel Royall ’91
Jeffrey Wickliffe, Ph.D. ’02 & Jennifer Wickliffe ’01
Debra ’74 & David Winters ’75
James ’01 & Mandi Wofford ’00
Audrey ’01 & Travis Wyatt
Brenda ’92 & Joseph Zotter ’94
Chapter Events
1. Abilene, Texas-area residents learned more about TTAA and the Abilene Chapter at the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo in the convention center, March 27. Leading the event were chapter members Marli Kimberlin ’07, ’12, left, and Amanda Knox O’Connor ’03, center, also a TTAA National Board member. At right is Kahlie Callison, TTAA director of engagement & scholarship coordinator.
2. On April 10, the Texas Tech Alumni Association-Bell County Chapter met at Clem Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q in Temple, Texas, opened in 1965. His Red Raider children carry on the family-owned business, as Clem passed away April 14. Mike ’76 and Glenna Bowie led the Bell County Chapter.
3. The Northeast Tarrant County Chapter leaders have big plans for alumni in this part of the Metroplex. TTAA President & CEO Curt Langford and Renee Gonzales Davis, associate vice president-chapter development, joined chapter leaders at Mi Dia From Scratch, Grapevine, Texas, April 2.
4. Friends and family of those playing in the Williamson County (Wilco) golf tournament held April 22 met the prior Sunday night for a program, dinner and silent auction at Berry Creek Country Club in Georgetown.
5. The Austin Chapter board represents six decades of Texas Tech graduates. At their April 22 meeting, it was clear big plans are in the works for this chapter.
6. The TTAA Fort Worth Chapter hosted their second annual Cactus Classic at the Texas Rangers Golf Club on April 12. Neal ’68 and Lana ’81 Hughes brought their 1958 Red Raider Willys Jeep to greet golfers. At the event, 115 Techsans raised funds for local scholarships.
7. The TTAA Lubbock Chapter held a launch party April 6 at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center before a Texas Tech baseball game. It was great to see longtime loyal locals and to meet new friends.
PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS BY CURT LANGFORD
NEW EMPLOYEES
EVERETT CORDER HAS BEEN PROMOTED TO THE NEW MARKETING COORDINATOR POSITION , allowing him to contribute more creative support. He will work on membership initiatives, Techsan Connection and networks and will assist with other marketing efforts. Since June 2023, he has been communications coordinator. His bachelor’s degree in journalism from TTU is from 2016. He holds a master’s degree from Angelo State University.
MACIE MILLER, A NATIVE OF HOLLIDAY, TEXAS, IS THE NEW COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, overseeing social media and marketing efforts and assisting in other ways. She is a May graduate with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and minor in political science and legal studies. Macie has held a government internship in Washington, D.C. Her student activities include membership in Sigma Alpha agricultural sorority, President’s Select student ambassadors, Agri-Techsan, Texas Tech Collegiate FFA, Agricultural Ambassadors and Tech Leadership Institute. She has worked as a marketing intern for TTAA and is the 2022 recipient of the TTAA’s Brent Ross Fearless Champion Award.
VICTORY BELLS RING FOR RING BEARERS
PHOTOS AND STORY BY CURT LANGFORD
ON APRIL 26, STUDENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS , TTAA staff and Student Alumni Board members accompanied students’ Official Texas Tech Rings to the East Tower of the Administration Building. Following tradition, the rings were placed in the tower, and Saddle Tramps rang the bells over the rings, connecting the first ring class of the TTU’s second century with the thousands beaRING our banners who came before them. The rings then were readied to be presented at the Official Ring Ceremony.
The following Sunday afternoon, 562 ring recipients, family and friends gathered in the United Supermarkets Arena for University President Lawrence Schovanec to present students with these symbols of their alma mater. A post-ceremony reception took place at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center.
MICHELLE CONNETT IS THE NEW COORDINATOR OF OUTREACH. With more than 15 years in office administration and management, she looks forward to supporting the association team. Her hybrid role will allow her to support Legacy Club, Legacy U, the Official Ring, scholarships, special events, Student Alumni Board, 1923 Society, chapters, travel and facilities. Originally from Brownfield, Michelle says Texas Tech and the Lubbock area are home and that she couldn’t resist the opportunity to join the Alumni Association team. She has a passion for welcoming and getting to know people and helping them to connect and grow. When not working, she can be found at the tennis courts supporting her younger son, Kaden, a senior at Brownfield High School. Her older son, Hagen, is following in his father’s footsteps by applying to Lubbock Fire Academy in the fall.
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A GLIMPSE AT TEXAS TECH’S HERITAGE
A photo in the 1954 “La Ventana” yearbook shows the Red Raider fencing team. Participant-coach Jack Carnell’s fencers opened the 1954 season with impressive wins over the Dallas end Abilene YMCAs in a triangular meet in Abilene. In individual competition in meets held at Fort Worth and Denton, the Raider swordsmen garnered honors in the open epee, foil and women’s novice epee. Carnell, Wayne Latimer and JoNell West gathered the honors in two meets. The men’s team placed 17th of 39 teams competing in the NCAA Tournament at Chicaqo. At press times swordsmen were preparing to take a third Border Championship in four attempts. The conference meet will be held in El Paso. Carnell, Latimer, Cecil Bradshaw and Ed Sims were outstanding fencers in the men’s competition. The women’s team includes JoNell West, Iva Crowley, Zoe Merriman and Virginia Still. If you can identify any of these people, please let us know. PHOTO
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Friends
KEITH MCNEESE (Friend) Lubbock, has been appointed to the First United Bank board of directors as an advisory director. An entrepreneur, philanthropist and community leader, Keith brings a wealth of experience in real estate investments. He currently has ownership and is involved with a diverse portfolio of thriving businesses in Lubbock, including the renowned Las Brisas Steakhouse,
Lubbock File Room, Title One and All-American Car Washes. A proud native of Lubbock, Keith is an alumnus of South Plains College and a former student at Texas Tech, and he remains an ardent supporter of the Red Raiders. He has dedicated countless hours of service to local organizations, including the West Texas Home Builders Association, West Texas Hero Homes, March of Dimes and Communities in Schools. His wife is MELANIE K. WILLIAMS MCNEESE (BBA ’02 Marketing).
1977
TOM C. SELLERS (BS Agricultural Education) Sulphur Springs, Texas, was honored with the 2023 Independent Bankers Association of Texas Excellence in Leadership Award, presented at the IBAT’s 49th Annual Conference in Frisco, Texas. To be considered for the award, one must selflessly promote, support and serve independent bankers in Texas. In addition, the recipient must be a member of the IBAT
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BOOKS
DERIK E. LATTIG (BA ’87 Journalism) Fort Worth, Texas, has co-authored “Family Pride” based on true events surrounding the famous MetroGoldwyn-Mayer Lion. The historical fiction novel takes place in the Roaring ‘20s and tells the story of MGM studio head, Louis B. Mayer, who recruits hotshot pilot Martin Jensen to fly their beloved mascot from California to New York on a cross-country promotional stunt. The journey starts without a hitch with Jensen, the lion, and the lion’s trainer packed into the small plane. However, trouble arises when the plane crashes over the mountains of northern Arizona. After the plane goes down, the two men are forced to survive in the wilderness with the lion while supplies are running low and they’re miles from civilization. The book was published by Mascot Books and is on its second printing and is being reviewed by several Hollywood Producers as a potential movie.
In addition to his authorship success, Lattig recently accepted a new role as producer for the show “Dr. Phil Primetime,” which began airing on Merit Street Media Channel to 65 million viewers on cable systems across the country on April 2. Prior to this role, Lattig worked for Spectrum News where he was tasked with starting the DFW Newsroom in 2020 as part of Spectrum’s Statewide Network. Additionally, he earned an Emmy Award in 2022 for a special dealing with the return to school following the COVID-19 pandemic. Lattig worked for nearly 15 years as a regional producer for CBS News New York based in DFW and was a reporter/anchor at affiliates in New Mexico and across Texas following his graduation from Texas Tech.
STACY A. STOCKARD CALIVA (BS ’05 Agricultural Communications, MS ’06 Agricultural Education, JD ’09 Law) Wolfforth, Texas, has written “Long Live the Matadors: The Fearless History of Texas Tech's Masked Rider.” Caliva served as the 43rd Masked Rider. The book details the history of the university’s Masked Rider tradition, which began on New Year's Day in 1954, when the underdog Texas Tech Red Raiders trounced Auburn, persistent pride of the SEC, in the Gator Bowl. The score was 35–13, and it would be almost 20 years before Tech would win another bowl game. But the important 1954 game also established a much deeper tradition of excellence, one that has never suffered the ups and downs of collegiate sports. On that Jan. 1, the Red Raiders were led onto the field by Joe Kirk Fulton. Donning a mask and wearing custom chaps, Fulton charged onto the field on horseback, leading the team and thereby establishing the Masked Rider, a mascot and public figure whose role continues to this day.
The Masked Rider is a quintessential piece of Texas Tech history. There have been 60 Masked Riders, most of them agricultural studies students, most of them from rural Texas. During their one-year term, each Masked Rider makes around 350 public appearances and travels 15,000 miles. They are one of the most visible figures in the university. The story of the program branches into individual narratives of unlikely college students who were the first in their families to attend a university, bringing with them ranching experience that uniquely qualified them to serve Texas Tech.
Leadership Division, demonstrating a personal commitment to, and financial support of, the 450-member group, which was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to the development of tomorrow’s leaders in community banking. Tom is the chairman of the board at Alliance Bank in Sulphur Springs. He is a former presidnet of the TTAA His wife is PAMELA K. HORTON SELLERS (BSE ’77 Elementary Education).
1979
STANLEY H. ADCOCK (BS Agricultural Economics)
Lubbock, received the Texas Parks & Wildlife Lonestar Land Steward of the High Plains award on May 23, during the Lone Star Land Steward Awards held in Austin, Texas. The annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards
recognize and honor private landowners in Texas for their contributions to land, water and wildlife stewardship. Stanley was also awarded the Area 1 Wildlife Conservationist Award in 2019. His wife is CAROLE A. KELLY ADCOCK (BS ’75 Animal Science, MS ’79 Animal Breeding).
1982
JOEL BRANDENBERGER (BA Journalism) Sanford, Florida, earned the 2024 National Turkey Federation Lifetime Achievement Award. Joel, NTF president and CEO, was celebrated with the award Feb. 24 during the 2024 Annual Convention in Austin, Texas. His journey with NTF began in 1991 as director of public affairs, leading to his role as the fifth CEO in December 2006. Notable achievements include seven Farm Bills and active participation in key industry programs. Joel started his career as a journalist with Amarillo Globe-News before contributing to legislative offices in Texas and the U.S. House of Representatives and then beginning his tenure with NTF. After 33 years with NTF, Joel announced his retirement this year.
STEPHEN C. HEAD, PH.D., (Ph.D. History) Conroe, Texas, has been honored as one of Lamar University’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. The award recognizes alumni who have excelled in their careers or life services, enhancing the university’s reputation. It also acknowledges those who have made significant contributions to their community, state and nation through civic activities and professional and public service. Stephen served as the fourth chancellor of Lone Star College from 2014-2023 and retired after 39 years of service. He served as president at three different campuses, served as executive vice chancellor, and taught undergraduate and graduate classes. Head served on numerous local, regional, state, and national boards and organizations during his career. He most recently served on the State of Texas Community College Finance Commission, which developed a new financial model for community colleges. Upon his retirement in July 2023, he was named chancellor emeritus by the Board of Trustees. Under his leadership, LSC became a prominent community college enrolling over 85,000 students, employing 6,000 individuals, and boasting a $500 million annual budget. A Lamar University alumnus, Head earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history, later completing a Ph.D. at Tech. His wife is Linda.
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Chandra L. Davenport ‘01
Steven ‘79 & Lisa Davidson
Jason ‘96 & Brooke Davis
Kenneth ‘84 & Lisa Davis
Renee ‘01 & Calvin Davis
Sean ‘86 & Donna Davis
Enoch ‘60 & Frances Dawkins
Audra Day, Ph.D. ‘99 & Miles Day, M.D.
Leticia L. De Larrosa ‘00
Bill Dean, Ed.D. ‘61 & Peggy Dean ‘66
Steven Dean, PE ‘92 & Kallie Dean
Doug ‘93 & Rachel Deaton ‘93
Maribel DeJesus ‘20
John Delcambre, M.D. ‘77 & Christine Delcambre
Edgar ‘89 & Cindy Delgado
Monica ‘03 & Benny Delgado
Brenda Deming, Ph.D. ‘75 & Kenneth Stewart
Todd ‘86 & D’Aun Denton
Marcus ‘00 & Ashleigh Dickerson
Deborah Dixon, PE ‘78 & Jerry Dixon ‘77
Donald Doherty, Jr. ‘75 & Lori Doherty
Joseph H. Dominey
Frank Dominguez, III ‘06
Keith M. Donahoe ‘92
Teresa ‘80 & George Dorch
Donald ‘87 & Claire Dotson
Mark Doty ‘98
Jim ‘70 & Patti Douglass ‘85
Belle R. Dowell
Clark ‘68 & Frances Dowell ‘68
Michael B. Dowell
John ‘66 & Edie Downs
Charles & Mary Doyle
David ‘82 & Allison Doyle
Dillon ‘05 & Brindley Drake
Jack ‘64 & Vicky Driskill
Scott Dueser ‘75
Christina Woods Duffy, JD & Bryan Duffy ‘21
Georgianna ‘73 & James Duke ‘73
Mason ‘00 & Nicole Dumas ‘18
The Honorable Robert Duncan ‘76 & Terri Duncan
Daniel ‘79 & Carolyn Dungan
Marc ‘90 & Susanne Dunham
Brenda L. Dykes ‘62
Cora ‘07 & Jeremy Dziuk
Alisa ‘02 & Kyle Dzygun ‘03
Robert ‘72 & Bonny Eakens
Donna ‘82 & J. R. Edinburgh
Shane ‘95 & Eddie Edler
Reverend Richard Edwards ‘73 & Jo Beth Edwards
Howard ‘66 & Rita Ehler
ClayA. Elkins ‘96
Pat Ellebracht ‘53
Alexa ‘12 & Ren Ellis
Brian ‘93 & Sharon Ellis ‘94
John ‘90 & Rhonda Elmore
Tracy ‘77 & Cary Elms ‘94
Michael ‘73 & Patty Erspamer ‘74
Cindy Eschenburg ‘81 & Robert Eschenburg, III ‘81
John ‘97 & Leah Esparza ‘95
Jeff ‘04 & Jennifer Estrada ‘15
Charles Fabling, Jr. & Lee Fabling ‘69
Christopher ‘15 & Lacey Fails ‘16
Edie ‘83 & Scott Fanning ‘82
Quinton A. Farley ‘81
Jesse Faught, Jr. ‘73 & Brenda Faught
Case ‘07 & Lindsay Fell
LeQuinne Ferebee ‘71
Jeremy ‘98 & Amanda Ferrell
Jan ‘75 & Karl Fescenmeyer ‘75
Mark ‘82 & Maria Fewin
Missy Finck ‘71
Jenne ‘78 & Thomas Finke ‘78
Edward ‘87 & Julie Fletcher ‘87
Benton ‘77 & Linda Floerke
Kathryn ‘03 & Tanner Flood ‘04
Phillip L. Flournoy ‘14
Kim C. Ford ‘83
Nicky ‘83 & Betty Fowler
Chris J. Foyt ‘05
Regent L. Frederick ‘78 & Mrs. Ginger Francis ‘79
Michael W. Frederick ‘89
Dustin C. Freeman ‘15
Michael ‘91 & Aimee French
Aaron Friedman ‘21
Daniel ‘79 & Delores Fromme
James ‘92 & Michelle Fuller
Linda ‘69 & Terry Fuller ‘77
Richard ‘88 & Lori Furr
Melinda ‘84 & Ricky Gaddis
Stephen ‘72 & Danette Gallagher
Steven G. Gamble, Ph.D. ‘67
Gabriel ‘13 & Melissa Garcia
Joe ‘84 & Linda Garner ‘83
Enrique A. Garza ‘90
Jorge Garza, II ‘94 & Patricia Garza ‘05
Linda ‘89 & Larry Gaston
Connor A. Gates ‘19
John ‘74 & Anne Gavin
Shawn ‘00 & Christina Genenbacher ‘00
David R. George ‘86 & Kathleen O’Shea ‘88
Gregg ‘92 & Cynthia Gerber
Bryan ‘92 & Krista Gerlich ‘93
Barrett J. Gibson ‘00
Jack ‘88 & Holly Gilbert
Jodie D. Gildersleeve ‘06
Stephany Gillan ‘95 & Lt. Col. Bryan Gillan
Donald ‘97 & Melonie Gillilan
Leslie ‘85 & Andrea Gillit
Vance Ginn, Ph.D. ‘06 & Emily Ginn ‘06
James ‘73 & Joy Gissler
Patrick A. Gonzales ‘21
Kara ‘00 & Larry Good ‘00
Bryan ‘73 & Nancy Gossett
Jeremy ‘99 & Lauren Gott
Addison Gradel, Ed.D. ‘82 & Tammie Gradel ‘17
Dennis Graham, D.O. ‘71 & Angi Graham
Jane ‘73 & Paul Graham ‘73
Rhonda ‘87 & Tim Graves ‘87
LaNette Gray
Benjamin ‘05 & Lauren Greek ‘05
Ellen Green ‘61 & Norris Green, Jr. ‘60
Justin & Kasey Green
Mary Ann Green ‘64
Wendy ‘94 & Weslee Green ‘96
Dan ‘93 & Dana Gregory ‘92
Todd Gregory ‘85
Steve J. Greig ‘90
Jeffrey ‘11 & Katie Griffin
Ronald ‘96 & Vanessa Griffin
Brian Griggs, AIA ‘04 & Jaime Griggs
Matthew K. Grigsby ‘94
JoAnn Grooms ‘83 & Randy Grooms, Jr. ‘83
Ferhat Guven ‘96
Karen ‘71 & Will Hagood ‘69
Louise ‘86 & Scott Haigler ‘86
Luke ‘00 & Beth Haile
Eddie ‘53 & Jerri Hajek
Jon Hale, Jr. ‘80 & Gaye Hale
Rickey ‘74 & Sherrie Hale
Brandon D. Hall ‘01
Brett ‘86 & Sonia Hall
Harvey Hall, PE ‘72 & Sarah Hall ‘73
Ivan ‘64 & Martha Hall
Jessie Hall
John P. Hall ‘04
Russell ‘98 & Krystal Hall
Sarah M. Hall
Zachary A. Hall ‘10
Arthur ‘70 & Beverly Hamelin ‘70
Phillip Hamman, IV ‘01 & Amanda Hamman
Bobby Hammond, Jr. ‘75 & Cynthia Hammond
Chancellor Emeritus Kent R. Hance ‘65
Keith ‘68 & Glenda Hansen
Darrin ‘94 & Maureen Hanson
Cecila ‘82 & Robert Hardin
Kenneth ‘89 & Stephanie Harding ‘89
Holley & Michael Hardwick
John Hardy, M.D. ‘99 & Nancy Hardy ‘99
Greg ‘75 & Shannon Hargrove ‘78
David Harkins, Ph.D. ‘92 & Victoria Harkins, Ph.D. ‘92
Jim ‘86 & Nancy Harman ‘81
Sam ‘72 & Dolores Harper
Sandra Harper, Ph.D. ‘74 & Dave Harper
Barkley ‘04 & Krystin Harris
Blayne S. Harris ‘11
Allyn Harrison ‘67
Owen Harrison, III ‘73 & Lois Harrison
Jim ‘83 & Susan Hart ‘83
Melanie U. Hart ‘81
Robert Hart, M.D. ‘80 & Susan Nelson, M.D.
Natalie Y. Harvill, PE ‘97
Jace ‘22 & Karlie Hassoldt
Tim Hatch ‘51
Karen Havins ‘93
Nathan ‘11 & Amy Hays
The Honorable Phillip Hays ‘81 & Tricia Hays ‘80
Richard ‘76 & Marietta Hayter
Kristen ‘98 & Shane Hazel ‘98
Don J. Heinrich ‘74
E. Matthew Heinrich, M.D. ‘98 & Laura Heinrich
Laura ‘95 & Chuck Heinz
Stephen Helbing, Jr. ‘75 & Joy Helbing
Eric Hellman, M.D. ‘13 & Lia Hellman ‘14
Cheryl Helms ‘78 & Lloyd Helms, Jr. ‘79
James ‘86 & Margaret Henderson
Jamie Henderson ‘01 & Pedro Estrada
Jo ‘63 & Victor Henderson ‘64
Alan ‘64 & Cassandra Henry ‘67
Ryan ‘94 & Melynn Henry
Danny ‘76 & Mary Jane Henson ‘75
Jeremy Hernandez, M.D. ‘99 & Staci Hix-Hernandez, M.D. ‘99
Brian D. Hess ‘92
J. Pat & Nancy Hickman
Kelli ‘90 & Ross Hilburn ‘89
John Hill, CFA ‘97 & Lisa Hill ‘97
Ronald ‘70 & Edith Hilliard
Bill Hinchey, M.D. ‘74 & Joann Hinchey
Embry ‘65 & Martha Hines ‘89
Douglas ‘76 & Valerie Hlavaty ‘76
Carey Hobbs
Patricia Hodge, MPH ‘73 & Richard Hodge ‘72
Robert W. Hodge, II
Greg ‘86 & Lori Hoes
Joellen Hogan ‘76 & Ted Hogan, Jr. ‘77
Lamicha M. Hogan, Ph.D. ‘22
Hailey ‘20 & Hawks Holder ‘21
Chad ‘09 & Sydney Holliday
Braden ‘01 & Emily Hood ‘02
Robert ‘60 & Kyle Hood
Dan Hook ‘57
Paul ‘72 & Iris Horton
Stan ‘86 & Whitney Horton
Bill ‘79 & Cynthia Howard ‘78
Denney ‘81 & Janette Howard
Kevin ‘93 & Suzanne Howard ‘94
James Huckaby, CPA ‘66 & Clara Huckaby
Elizabeth L. Huddleston ‘68
Dale ‘86 & Jennifer Hudspeth ‘86
Charlotte ‘70 & John Huffaker ‘70
Dean Emeritus Walter B. Huffman, JD ‘67
Laura ‘97 & Scott Hughey
Rachel ‘92 & David Hunn
Jimmie ‘56 & Betsy Hunt
Debbie ‘72 & Steve Hurt ‘71
Jeffrey H. Hutchings ‘99
Monica ‘94 & Michael Hutchison
Andrew Ickert, PE ‘00 & Rachel Ickert, PE ‘01
Brandon ‘87 & Neasa Iden
Jon ‘14 & Melanie Irvine
Nancy ‘80 & Rex Isom ‘78
Shannon ‘11 & Travis Isom ‘10
Cherylon ‘84 & Jimmy Jackson ‘84
Danny C. Jackson ‘76
Joshua ‘00 & Amy Jackson
Tim ‘85 & Leslie Jackson ‘85
Cory ‘02 & Randy James
Raymond James
Tami I. James ‘90
Glenn January, Sr. ‘75 & Paula January ‘80
Roger ‘74 & Deni Jeschke
Alfonzo ‘06 & Jerrica Jimenez
Christopher ‘08 & Margaret Joachim
Byron ‘70 & Robbie Johnson ‘71
Carla Johnson ‘62 & The Honorable Philip Johnson
Cutter Johnson ‘14
Jeremy ‘00 & Trina Johnson ‘99
Amy Jones ‘95 & Hamlin Jones, IV ‘96
Betsy Jones ‘77 & The Honorable Robert Jones ‘78
Chelsea ‘15 & Jace Jones ‘17
Chris ‘68 & Donald Jones ‘68
Craig ‘72 & Dowanne Jones
David Jones ‘69 & Vicki Contrell
Kaitlyn A. Jones ‘14
Lynette Jones
Steve ‘70 & Ginny Jones
Theron ‘88 & Ida Jones
Adaryll D. Jordan ‘99
Doug ‘78 & Courtney Jordan ‘86
Van Josselet ‘74
Pedro N. Juri, Ph.D. ‘79
Mary K. Kallus, Ph.D. ‘93
The Honorable James ‘75 & Leslie Keffer ‘76
Debra Keffler ‘75 & Richard Keffler, Jr. ‘75
James ‘68 & Susan Kelly
Clayton Kelso, DPT ‘09 & Kelsey Kelso, M.D. ‘06
Michael ‘99 & Lacy Kendrick
Mike ‘75 & Julia Kerr
Rebecca ‘00 & Ryan Kerr ‘03
Brice Key, MBA ‘94 & Darby Key
Michael & Tracy Kiefer ‘87
Max Kiesling, Ph.D. ‘89 & Rebekah Kiesling
Vanessa L. Kilgore ‘06
MAJ Anthony Killa (Ret.) ‘95 & Angela Hartman-Killa
Marli ‘07 & Kaden Kimberlin
Truitt ‘00 & Kay Kimbrough ‘01
Abby ‘16 & Matthew King ‘10
Christopher ‘95 & Heather King
Robby ‘94 & Amy Kirkland
Laura ‘75 & Mike Kirkpatrick ‘74
Robbye ‘98 & Shawn Kirkpatrick
Chris Kirksey, PE ‘84 & Betsy Kirksey ‘83
Brenda ‘84 & Michael Kitten ‘91
Tio ‘69 & Janell Kleberg
Terry Hawkins, JD ‘96 & Douglas Klepper, M.D. ‘89
Casey S. Klesel, Pharm.D. ‘09
Jeff ‘76 & Kim Klotzman ‘77
Terry ‘71 & Linda Knight
Tara ‘92 & Scot Knight
Jon ‘84 & Michele Kocen ‘84
Barbara Kornfuehrer
Melody H. Kramer ‘71
Brandon ‘04 & Callie Kuehler ‘09
Serena B. Kundysek ‘90
Brant C. Kuykendall ‘06
Keenie ‘67 & Jack Kyle
Zurick ‘85 & Paula Labrier
David M. Ladewig ‘09
Marcus ‘94 & Paige LaGuardia ‘93
James ‘21 & Kacie Lambeth
Kerren Lampe, Ed.D. ‘74 & Richard Lampe, M.D.
Erin ‘03 & Travis Land ‘02
Julie ‘96 & David Lane
Kristy ‘02 & Clint Lane
Curt ‘90 & Jill Langford ‘90
Scott ‘92 & Tyfani Lanier ‘94
Jeffery ‘91 & Kendra Lansdell ‘91
Michael D. Lao ‘04
Keith ‘80 & Jackie Larkin
Aaron ‘03 & Jaime Larmer ‘04
Ronald D. Larson ‘70
Jon-Paul ‘00 & Melissa Lascalere
Andrew ‘07 & Regan Latham
Carol ‘94 & Douglas Lathem ‘94
Cynthia ‘79 & Kyle Laughlin ‘93
D’Linda ‘87 & Tom Law ‘89
Marcy Lawless ‘93 & Robert Lawless, Ph.D.
Bernardo ‘84 & Patty Lawrence
Bernardo T. Lawrence, Jr. ‘20
Shery Layne ‘81
Carol Layton, Ed.D. ‘93 & Bradley Layton ‘09
Kelly ‘78 & Robert Leach
Peyton ‘91 & Kelly Legg ‘92
Susan E. Lehmann ‘71
Rachel ‘97 & Brendan Leigh
Carol Leito ‘79 & James Leito, III ‘79
Phil D. Lemons ‘82
James G. Lenhardt ‘92
Louis Lester, M.D. ‘85 & Sylvia Lester
Andrew ‘12 & Ashley Lewis ‘11
Gary ‘73 & Kay Lewis
Julie Lewis
Lee ‘74 & Jill Lewis
Regent Michael Lewis ‘72 & Robin Lewis
Scott Liles, AIA ‘91 & Amanda Liles ‘92
Kobi ‘05 & Robert Lincoln
Gary L. Lindsey ‘72
John & Tabitha Lipham
Pamela ‘87 & Tony Lloyd ‘88
Geoffrey ‘93 & Caroline Lochausen
Sally H. Loden ‘69
Robert ‘96 & Rebecca Lothringer
Christopher ‘93 & Stacy Loveless ‘92
David ‘87 & Maria Low ‘90
Sarah ‘99 & Timothy Lowry ‘99
Sue Lubke
Maj. Gen. Vince Luchsinger, Ph.D. ‘59 & Lou Luchsinger, Ed.D. ‘81
Eleanor ‘77 & Ronald Luke
Kyle M. Lukert ‘96
Sandra W. Lutz, Ed.D. ‘74
Ronald ‘86 & LaDon Madden
Arrington Madison, M.D. ‘17 & Bradley Madison ‘10
Julio Madrigal, Ed.D. ‘82 & Dolores Madrigal
Jennifer ‘05 & Michael Majors ‘03
J. Paul ‘94 & Molly Manning ‘99
Jeffrey Marshall, CPA ‘97 & Kathryn Marshall ‘96
Brad ‘77 & Carol Martin ‘77
Maj. Gen. Thomas & Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello ‘80
Larry Mask ‘80
Gretchen ‘03 & Gary Massingill
Peggy ‘76 & Gregg Maxwell
Jana & Mark Mayfield
Jan Maykus
Joe Bob Mayo, CLU ‘70 & Jo Mayo ‘71
James McAteer, CPA ‘73 & Monika McAteer
Analisa ‘08 & Casey McCain ‘09
Clinton ‘08 & Sarah McCalla ‘11
David ‘80 & Janet McCalla
Kimberley McCann ‘95
Mark ‘80 & Paula McClellan ‘82
Brian ‘75 & Wetonnah McCoy
Beverly J. McDuff ‘54
Amy ‘94 & Brent McGavock ‘95
Joni W. McIlvain ‘59
Gae McInroe, Ph.D. ‘91 & Kevin McInroe ‘91
Kevin ‘94 & Kristi McIntosh
Kathleen ‘04 & Ryan McKenzie ‘98
Kelly H. McKinzie ‘90
Amy McLane ‘97 & Drayton McLane, III
Collin ‘16 & Rebekah McLarty ‘16
Kevin ‘73 & Karen McMahon ‘73
Bart ‘87 & Vivian McMeans
William ‘02 & Crystal McMillan
Tom W. McMorris ‘67
Albert McNeel, II ‘92 & Kerrie McNeel
Daniel ‘88 & Whitney McWilliams
Lamar ‘83 & Philip Meaders ‘84
Kyle ‘03 & Jacklyn Meismer
Lt. Col. Leonard Melcher (Ret.) ‘68 & Shirley Melcher ‘69
Paul Meriwether, M.D. ‘76 & Carol Meriwether
Ilah Coffee Merriman ‘57
Kelly A. Methvin ‘08
Lori ‘99 & Mark Mettille
Julie K. Meyer ‘83
Amy ‘88 & Trey Miller ‘87
Brett ‘97 & Jodi Miller ‘97
Jacob ‘01 & Jennifer Miller
Lon E. Miller ‘71
Mark F. Miller, Ph.D. ‘82
Nicholas ‘96 & TeriAnn Miller
Lindsay ‘81 & Karen Mills
Stephanie ‘86 & Timothy Mills ‘86
Douglas E. Mires ‘68
Mary R. Mitchell ‘93
Dennis Moore, CFP ‘04 & Aubrey Moore ‘04
Gwendolyn K. Moore ‘02
Marc H. Moore ‘04
Patrick ‘94 & Kathryn Moore
Patrick ‘82 & Rene Moore ‘82
Clark Mooty, M.D. ‘01 & Heather Mooty ‘03
Brad ‘82 & Carla Moran ‘88
Chris ‘79 & Pamela Morphew ‘80
Bette J. Morris ‘56
Cathy ‘77 & Craig Morris ‘78
Dennis ‘70 & Diana Morris ‘72
Marvin ‘73 & Peggy Morris ‘71
Trey Morris, M.D. ‘03 & Jerome Morris ‘10
Larry W. Morton ‘84
Janet G. Moseley ‘65
Mitchell ‘05 & Laura Moses
Mike Moss, AIA ‘83 & Leslie Moss ‘81
Wendy J. Moss ‘94
Tommy ‘75 & Debra Mrazek ‘81
Henry & Melinda Musselman
James ‘11 & Paula Mustin
Stanley ‘72 & Linda Nadolski ‘72
Bill ‘77 & Sharon Napier ‘76
Nathan ‘05 & Rachel Nash
Mrs. Nancy Neal ‘85 & Thomas Neal, M.D.
Mark ‘85 & Susan Nelson
Michael ‘02 & Carrie Nelson
Melissa ‘86 & Rod Nelson ‘89
Crystal Neustadt ‘03 & Jean Neustadt, III
Jerry ‘81 & Shelli Nevans
James ‘90 & Michele Newcomb
Nicholas ‘10 & Rachel Newman ‘12
Jan ‘75 & Frank Newton
Coby B. Nichols ‘98 & Armando Pando
Garrett ‘16 & Sydney Nichols ‘15
Jody ‘05 & Leigh Nichols
Joey Nichols, Jr. ‘81 & Sydney Nichols ‘79
John D. Nichols
Lucy ‘79 & Mark Nichols ‘79
Sandra S. Nieto ‘11
Benny ‘74 & Vicki Nixon ‘73
Jane ‘08 & Keith Nodskov
The Honorable Ben Nolen ‘86 & Dana Nolen ‘88
Melanie ‘86 & Michael Norton ‘85
Deborah Norvell
Kenneth Norvell ‘74
Angela O’Daniel ‘90 & LTC Gary O’Daniel ‘89
Deborah I. Odom ‘72
Jennifer ‘94 & James Ogden
Blake D. Orsini ‘07
Kim ‘88 & Jerry Ostert
Selena ‘02 & David Overholt
Michael Owen, M.D. ‘70 & Loretta Owen ‘71
Mr. John ‘71 & Mrs. Cynthia Owens ‘73
Juan Padilla, Jr. ‘76 & Nancy Padilla
Salina ‘00 & Brian Palmerton
Bob J. Paradiso ‘79
Joe Parker, Jr. ‘73 & Marjorie Parker ‘73
Paul ‘82 & Crystal Parkinson
Stanley D. Pastusek ‘83
Braden ‘13 & Lauren Pate ‘10
Janeen C. Patterson
Roe ‘95 & Tonya Patterson ‘95
Todd ‘92 & Kimberly Payton
Bob ‘71 & Jaclyn Pearson ‘72
Philip ‘80 & Lianne Pearson
Craig ‘98 & Kayla Peltoma ‘02
Roberto Pena, Jr. ‘93 & Denise Pena
Brandon ‘07 & Nicole Penn ‘05
Francisco Perez ‘02 & Ann Smitthipong Perez
Gabriel S. Perez ‘08
Vanessa ‘20 & Elliott Perez
John ‘70 & Susan Perrin ‘70
Marvin Perry, Jr. ‘67 & Peggy Perry ‘66
Brenda J. Peters ‘74
Gary R. Petersen ‘68
J. Anthony ‘80 & Lisa Petrelli
Steve ‘93 & Stacey Phillips ‘93
Jane ‘83 & Scott Piercy ‘78
Bill ‘69 & Ginger Pittman
Jerry Pittman, CPA ‘66 & Susan Pittman ‘66
Alan K. Pitts ‘96
Steve ‘75 & Kelley Pitts ‘82
Susan F. Pollard
David R. Portalatin ‘89
James ‘00 & Patricia Potratz
Clay ‘95 & Lisa Powell ‘89
Robert ‘91 & Victoria Powell
Kevin ‘94 & Patricia Powers
Denver ‘14 & Alison Pradon
Gregory ‘96 & Heather Prather
Daniel ‘21 & Amanda Price
Terry L. Price ‘75
Col. James Pryor (Ret.) ‘87 & Charlotte Pryor ‘88
Michael ‘75 & Deborah Pryor
Scott ‘80 & Carroll Pullen
Mendy ‘81 & Terry Putman ‘69
Dean ‘82 & Christi Quinn
Ben ‘76 & Jeannie Ralston ‘77
Benjamin G. Ralston ‘08
Lyndsey A. Ralston ‘07
Janie ‘79 & Isidro Ramirez ‘73
Rebecca Ramirez, JD ‘01
David ‘73 & Cathy Ramsey ‘73
Jill Rankin, PE ‘96 & Daniel Rankin ‘96
Gregory Rasco ‘93
Samuel M. Ray, IV ‘66
John & Karen Reagan
Felicia A. Redmond ‘84 & Thomas Medelberg
Delynn ‘01 & Stephanie Reed ‘05
Mikayla J. Reeves ‘16
Steve ‘72 & Barbara Reichmuth
Matthew ‘96 & Tracie Reiter ‘97
Becky ‘74 & Jack Rentz ‘74
Marcos Reyes, M.D. ‘05 & Raina Reyes
Anisse B. Reynolds
Diane Reynolds, DNP ‘01 & Jorge Rodriguez
Jeffrey ‘79 & Susan Reynolds ‘83
Christopher & Danielle Reznicek
Rhonda Rhodes ‘88 & Terry Howard
Joseph ‘04 & Christen Rians
Alison Richardson, MS ‘87 & Michael Richardson ‘85
Shaun ‘97 & Stephanie Richardson ‘97
David ‘82 & Jill Ricks
Melissa ‘92 & Robert Rico
Chance ‘13 & Chloe Riggins ‘22
Julie ‘81 & Tommy Rigsby ‘79
Clayton ‘86 & Cathleen Riley
Walter ‘60 & Joyce Rinehart
Amy ‘07 & Cody Ritchey
Steve ‘70 & Becky Rivers
Allison Rix ‘96 & Lewis Rix, III ‘95
Randy & Holly Robbins
Kathy E. Hager Roberts ‘72
Clark Robinson, M.D. ‘89 & Michelle Robinson
Jon Kevin ‘82 & Kay Robison
Jamie Rocha ‘00
Joshua Rodgers, Pharm.D. ‘03 & Tiffany Rodgers, Pharm.D. ‘01
Xavier E. Rodriguez Austin ‘16
Brooks Rogers, M.D. ‘87 & Keith Rogers
Evan M. Roll ‘14
Julie ‘85 & Stephen Roper ‘84
Susan ‘76 & Robert Rose
Kendra ‘91 & Christopher Rosenbaum
Paul ‘68 & Judy Rostad ‘68
Heath ‘94 & Kimberly Rousser ‘96
Diedre ‘83 & Frank Rovelli ‘90
Monica M. Rowe ‘98
Steven A. Rowe, Jr. ‘02
April & Jeff Rumsey
Shelby L. Russell ‘85
Tyler Russell, CFP, RICP ‘07 & Jenny Russell
Britt Sadler ‘95
John ‘96 & Suzanne Saenz ‘95
Desiree Sage ‘80
Jim ‘93 & Melinda Salyer ‘93
Joseph ‘78 & Susan Sammons ‘78
Keith Samples ‘77
Rachel ‘99 & Jason Samsel
Preethi C. Samuel ‘04
Sherry ‘77 & Alan Sancibrian
Stacy ‘98 & Gilbert Sandoval
Sammie F. Saulsbury ‘58
Carolyn Sawyer ‘74 & L. E. Sawyer, Jr.
James Saye, III ‘81 & Ann Saye
Richard Scales ‘60
Bob Schlinkman, Jr. ‘71 & Anne Schlinkman
Alan ‘91 & Kristy Schluter ‘90
Robert ‘93 & Beth Schmid
Ryan ‘01 & Mindy Schneider ‘02
M ‘Lissa ‘00 & Jeremy Schoening
Denise ‘79 & Eric Schrader ‘79
Robbie M. Schroeder
Robin Schulte-Straley ‘00 & Todd Straley ‘99
Steven ‘76 & Karen Schultz
Ernest Schutt, III ‘75 & Diana Schutt
Cortney Bowen-Schwalbe ‘99 & Ken Schwalbe
Lori ‘80 & Ricky Scott ‘81
Matt ‘05 & McKensey Scurlock ‘05
Chad ‘99 & Sara Seely ‘99
Raelye T. ‘14 & Joe Self
Kayce ‘01 & Roy Sellers
Pamela ‘77 & Thomas Sellers ‘77
Melinda ‘72 & Stephen Shanklin ‘71
Daniel ‘93 & Karina Shaver
Justin ‘01 & Robbie Shepherd ‘03
Brandi & Chris Shields
William ‘83 & Cindy Shields
Kim Shinn, PE ‘78 & Nan Shinn
Ginny ‘71 & John Shoaf ‘72
Gary H. Shores ‘63
Linda Short
Kevin Sieck, M.D. ‘95 & Tisha Sieck
Deborah ‘71 & John Sims ‘65
Jeffrey ‘89 & Meredith Sipes ‘91
James ‘69 & Lynn Slack
Steven ‘75 & Katherine Smethie
Bobby ‘80 & Sabrina Smith
Curtis ‘84 & Katy Smith ‘84
Cynthia ‘05 & Ryan Smith
Drue ‘93 & Jill Smith ‘92
Gary ‘58 & Alice Smith
Jim ‘87 & Michelle Smith ‘87
Kenny ‘83 & Joanna Smith ‘85
Lesley Smith, PE ‘86 & Amy Smith
Kristin Smith ‘76 & Lucian Smith, III ‘74
Robert ‘82 & Tabitha Smith
Stephanie M. Smith ‘99
Rainey ‘99 & Travis Smith ‘00
Bill ‘63 & Sonya Smyrl
Chris ‘95 & Susan Snead ‘93
Brian ‘89 & Julie Snellgrove ‘90
Lary C. Snodgrass ‘70
Jeanne ‘75 & Gary Snyder
Clayton ‘90 & Darla Sorrells
Heather & Mateo Soto
Steve Souter, FAIA ‘71 & Jill Souter
Kent ‘75 & Judy Springer
Bryan ‘80 & Sheri Springston ‘81
James & Shanna St. Clair
Phil ‘70 & Sharon Staley ‘71
Donna A. Stallard ‘70
Steve ‘74 & Kathy Stallings
Mark ‘99 & Amanda Staudt
Wayne Steen ‘73 & Nora McNealy Steen
Lynne ‘78 & Clifford Stewart
McArthur Stidom, Jr. ‘89
John Stokes, CPA & Vicki Stokes
Cody ‘10 & Jaclyn Street ‘08
Colton ‘04 & Devin Street ‘04
Scott ‘83 & Patrice Streit
Rustin ‘01 & Alison Strickland ‘01
Larry ‘70 & Linda Strickland
Nancy I. Stringfellow ‘72
William Stripling, IV ‘89 & Denise Stripling
Robert ‘65 & Sharon Stromberg
Mark ‘81 & Cindy Stroud
Bryan ‘97 & Amy Studer ‘17
L. Biff Sturgess ‘94
Michael ‘74 & Lynn Surovik ‘74
Julie ‘82 & Kelly Sutton ‘84
Ashley ‘19 & Joel Swain
John ‘74 & Julia Swallow ‘89
Douglas Swartz, Ph.D. ‘12 & Lauren Swartz, M.D. ‘06
Phil ‘72 & Michelle Swatzell
Regent Shelley ‘79 & Greg Sweat ‘79
Sara ‘09 & Stephen Sweny ‘10
Jordan N. Swick ‘17
Bill ‘87 & Shawna Tankersley ‘87
John ‘89 & Shelli Tarpley ‘91
Dalton Tarwater, Ph.D. ‘59 & Nancy Tarwater ‘59
Paul ‘87 & Terri Tarwater
Amy L. Taylor ‘91
Lance ‘99 & Dawn Taylor ‘00
Jan Taylor ‘67 & Robert Taylor, Jr. ‘71
Terrell Taylor, Jr. ‘86 & Johnette Taylor
Toni ‘84 & William Taylor
Carrie ‘98 & David Teague ‘97
Charles ‘83 & Marita Tedder
Christopher M. Tejeda ‘07
Samuel ‘09 & Samantha ten Brink
Dean ‘79 & Mary Katherine Tetirick ‘79
Russell Thoma, PE ‘80 & Jency Thoma ‘82
Carolyn Thomas ‘72
William ‘83 & Julie Thomas
Gracelyn ‘97 & Russell Thomasson ‘98
Allison Thompson ‘02 & Christopher Thompson, M.D.
Carolyn ‘05 & Justin Thompson ‘06
Matthew ‘11 & Sarah Thompson
Robert ‘75 & Diane Thompson
Patrick Thornton ‘89 & Loretta Talley
Tracy Thrash
Dwayne ‘67 & Elizabeth Tidwell ‘66
Fred Timberlake, Jr. ‘68 & Kay Timberlake
Diane ‘78 & Bill Todd
Brad ‘80 & Kristie Tooley ‘83
Flo L. Touchstone ‘78
Mitchell ‘82 & Tonya Toups
Troupe ‘83 & Sharla Trice
Lindsey ‘97 & Paul Tubbs ‘98
Elesha & Troy Tucker
Chance ‘08 & Kim Turner
Gary J. Turner ‘82
Karen ‘83 & Loyd Turner ‘76
Lane ‘89 & Kim Turner ‘90
Anne ‘71 & Jerald Tyre
Justin ‘98 & Brooke Underwood
Renee B. Underwood ‘78
Jarrod ‘02 & Amanda Upton ‘10
Phillip ‘08 & Michelle Urrutia
Anne VanBeber, Ph.D. ‘79 & Hance VanBeber
Larry Vanderwoude ‘21 & Paula Barber
Brian ‘93 & Teresa Vardeman ‘93
Kristin ‘02 & Travis Vargo ‘01
Ben ‘92 & Kellie Veazey ‘91
Rozanne C. Veeser ‘63
Kyle ‘89 & Carla Villyard
Clinton Vincent, PE ‘99 & Ann Wells
Courtnie ‘11 & James Vinson ‘13
John Vollet, Ph.D. ‘69 & Lucy Vollet
Bobby G. Waddle ‘55
Catherine ‘93 & Kevin Waggoner ‘95
Fred P. Wagner, Ph.D. ‘50
Kent ‘84 & Beckey Waldrop ‘89
Baylor ‘98 & Jamie Walker ‘98
Daniel ‘79 & Bredgitt Walker
David ‘78 & Michelle Walker
Richard ‘73 & Catherine Walker
Ben ‘76 & Patricia Wallace
Michael D. Walleck ‘95
Corey D. Waller ‘95
Tracey G. Waller ‘93
Todd ‘99 & Twallah Walling
Collin ‘12 & Kaitlan Walterscheid ‘14
Sally Ann Walton
Juifeng ‘86 & Lu Wang
Leslie & Donald Ward
The Honorable T. John Ward, Sr. ‘64 & Elizabeth Ward ‘86
Jill & Martin Warren
Velma G. Warren ‘77
Jim ‘72 & Lavenia Weathers
Samuel Weaver, III ‘65 & Carolan Weaver
James ‘75 & Claudia Webb
Molly I. Webster
Michael ‘05 & Tori Weems ‘05
Cam ‘91 & Stacey Welch
Janelle ‘79 & Terence Welch
Kendra M. Wendel ‘04
James ‘91 & Cheryl Werner ‘91
Connie & Jack Westbrook
Mark ‘83 & Sherri Whatley
Herman Wheatley, Jr. ‘65 & Barbara Wheatley
David Wheeler, Ph.D. ‘66 & Amy Meyer
Patricia Wheeler ‘93 & Charles Wheeler, D.O.
William J. White ‘99
Tony ‘79 & Cindy Whitehead ‘81
David ‘64 & Carla Wight
Kitty Harris, Ph.D. ‘83 & Morris Wilkes ‘75
Mary B. Wilkinson ‘77
Peter Wilkinson, Jr. & Teresa Wilkinson
Bryant Williams, Jr. ‘61 & Brenda Williams
Dale Williams, Pharm.D. ‘04 & Jennifer Williams
David Williams, M.D. ‘93 & Adrienne Williams
Scott ‘74 & Diane Williams
Thomas ‘79 & Kellie Williams
Shayne ‘97 & Christina Wilson ‘99
John L. Wilson ‘74
Joseph Wilson ‘87 & Megan Taber
Mark ‘85 & Denise Winn ‘86
Jeffrey ‘83 & Annette Wise ‘84
Elizabeth ‘88 & Erik With ‘89
Andrew ‘10 & Meghan Woelke ‘14
Tanya Wood, Ed.D. ‘99 & Donald Wood ‘82
Gary Wood, Ph.D. ‘73 & Sheryl Wood
Leonard ‘84 & Rhonda Wood
Leonard ‘01 & Tamera Wood
Shayne ‘90 & Jennifer Woodard
Mark ‘77 & Claudia Woods
Michelle Worthy, DNP ‘21 & Roy Worthy
Gary ‘78 & Melinda Wright ‘80
Stephen Wright, Jr. ‘95 & Jennifer Wright
Keith ‘07 & Samantha Wyly
Scott Wyrick, M.D. ‘87 & Lenore Wyrick
Amber N. Yanez ‘16
Jeff ‘82 & Deborah Yarbrough
Scott & Shannon Yocham
Claire Sherman ‘00 & Michael Young ‘95
Nathan A. Young ‘98
Tyler ‘06 & Emily Young
Wesley B. Youngblood ‘74
Britny ‘08 & Ignacio Zambrano ‘07
Alan Henry Insurance Agency, Inc.
Amarillo National Bank
Bright Funds
Charities Aid Foundation of America
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc.
National Christian Foundation
JPMorgan Chase Bank
Philanthropy International, The Lazarus Foundation
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
*As of May 17, 2024
1997
MICHAEL PATRICK “PAT” MAGUIRE (J.D. Law), Kerrville, Texas, was elected 198th District Judge in 2023. The 198th District Court covers Kerr County and Bandera County in the Texas Hill Country and hears all types of civil cases and felony criminal cases. Prior to being elected, Maguire practiced law for 25 years in the areas of civil litigation, family law, appellate law and criminal law. He also served as Kerrville Municipal Judge for 19 years. He has been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of criminal appellate law since 2011. His wife is Tara.
1998
BENJAMIN J. KING (BSCS Computer Science, BSEE Electrical Engineering) Dallas, Texas, has joined Lathrop GPM as part of its Intellectual Property practice group in Dallas, Texas. Ben’s practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, plus portfolio management and
client counseling in the fields of communication technology, software engineering, electrical engineering, computerized business methods, computer engineering and web applications. For more than 15 years, he has prepared and prosecuted countless applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, with subject matters ranging from high-tech electronics and software to lowtech mechanical devices. Ben earned a J.D. from the Texas Wesleyan School of Law (now Texas A&M School of Law) and an MBA from Southern Methodist University in addition to his degrees from Texas Tech. Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm providing a full spectrum of corporate legal services.
2000
JOSEPH S. IMAMURA, PH.D. (BS Architecture, MArch ’06, MS ’07 Interdisciplinary Studies, MLA ’12, Ph.D. ’16 LPMD) Washington, DC, was elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP) this past April. Of more than 17,000 certified planners, only
514 are current Fellows. In October, he will be elevated to Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects (FASLA). Of approximately 18,600 landscape architects licensed in the United States, fewer than 800 are active or emeritus Fellows. Joe holds the unique honor of serving our Nation as the Special Delegate of the Architect of the Capitol where he represents the Architect and the agency on various planning boards, commissions, and councils. His wife is NICOLETTE IMAMURA (BS ’13 University Studies, MS ’15 Interdisciplinary Studies).
2005
HEATHER R. MCMAHAN IRBY (BBA ’05 Marketing) Fort Worth, Texas, has been promoted to senior director of human resources and safety for Standard Meat Company, a multi-generational protein packaging and portioning company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. A seasoned human resource professional with almost 20 years of experience, Heather joined Standard Meat Company in 2021. Since then,
her division has grown to over 25 people. In her new position, Heather is responsible for human resources and safety leadership and strategy for the entire Standard Meat Company organization. Prior to working for Standard Meat Company, she gained human resources experience working for PlainsCapital Corporation, PrimeLending, Comerica Bank, Regions Bank and Clayton Youth Enrichment. Her husband is Jonathan.
2011
ANDREW M. BARRIOS (BA Philosophy) Glenview, Illinois, has been promoted to partner at Reed Smith LLP in the firm’s Chicago office. He was previously counsel. Andrew is a member of the Insurance Recovery Group and represents corporate policyholders in a wide range of coverage matters involving general and excess liability, first-party property and business interruption, cyberliability, commercial crime and fiduciary liability, among others. His experience includes representing clients in
insurance coverage disputes in mediation, arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts across the United States. In addition to his degree from Texas Tech, Andrew received his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law.
2013
DAWNA M. WARREN GILLESPIE (BFA Art) Ransom Canyon, Texas, was featured in the most recent issue of In Her Studio magazine published May 1, for her work as a metalsmith and jewelry designer. In Her Studio magazine is an international and quarterly publication that features roughly 18 female artists, designers, makers and their stories and studios from all over the world. It is available internationally at Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, various craft stores, upscale grocery stores, and online. Dawna hand fabricates never-reproduced, statement adornments out of raw copper and brass using a jeweler’s saw and techniques such as: piercing, etching, forming, forging, patinas,
hammering and stamping. Over the years, Dawna’s artwork has been featured in several publications, including the Texas Techsan, as well as earned numerous accolades. A couple of the most recent of these accolades include being one of 50 international artists juried into the exhibition and publication titled “The Nature of Imperfection: Jewelry and Adornment” and having three adornments juried into “Resilient: Jewelry that Empowers” at Florida Craftart Gallery in St. Petersburg, Florida. Her husband is ROBERT C. GILLESPIE (BS ’04 Agricultural & Applied Economics, MS ’06 Agricultural & Applied Economics).
2015
CALEB M. MILLER (JD Law) Midlothian, Texas, has been named by the publishers of Texas Super Lawyers to the Texas Rising Stars 2024 list with additional honors in the elite Up-andComing 100 category. This marks Caleb’s sixth year in a row as a Rising Stars honoree for personal injury litigation and his third on the
Up-and-Coming 100 list. Up-and-Coming 100 recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The honorees are selected based on point totals compiled during the multiphase selection process for Texas Rising Stars. The Rising Stars list, which features attorneys who are under the age of 40 or have been in practice for 10 years or less, recognizes only 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Recently, Caleb was presented with the Texas Trial Lawyers Association’s Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate Award, which honors members who display a balance of tradition and professionalism. Additionally, Caleb was named to the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list and was named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America for a fifth year.
2016
JORDAN A. GARRETT (BA Advertising) Fort Worth, Texas, has joined the plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death law firm Hamilton Wingo in Dallas, Texas, as an associate. She has experience in multiple serious personal
injury cases, including lawsuits involving automobile and 18-wheeler crashes, unsafe construction sites, insurance disputes, and additional civil matters heard in state and federal jurisdictions across North Texas. Prior to her new role, Jordan was a defense attorney representing businesses in various industries and their insurance companies. She is a graduate of the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law, where she is a coach for the school’s mock trial team and previously served as president of the Black Law Student Association.
2017
LEIGH WALDMAN (BA Journalism) New York City, New York, is joining CNN as a national and international correspondent. She completed an internship with CNN in Atlanta and was determined to move to New York City and serve as a reporter full time. She left KSAT, where she was an investigative reporter since 2021, in San Antonio to relocate to New York.
2020
MATTHEW D. SAMS (BS Mechanical Engineering) Corinth, Texas, alongside his wife, Hannah, owns Bird Your House, a company creating birdhouse replicas of customers’ homes. The couple would make birdhouses as gifts for relatives and discovered a passion for it when they worked together making one for Hannah’s grandmother. Additionally, they would post pictures online of birdhouses they made for relatives and receive comments from strangers across the country saying they would like one of the Sams’ birdhouses. From the discovered passion and demand for these custom bird homes, Bird Your House was born. Today Bird Your House has created custom birdhouses for customers in 30 different states.
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SUZANNE WILSON ABBOTT ’59,’67; Lubbock, March 17. Survived by husband, Kenneth D. Abbott.
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DONALD RAY ABSTON ’57; Amarillo, Texas, Feb. 16. Texas National Guard Veteran.
DENNIS LEE ALSUP ’65; Rogers, Arkansas, March 18. Survived by wife, Camelia L. Alsup.
D’NARD DAWES ARTHUR ’71; Lubbock, Jan. 20. Survived by wife, Elizabeth J. “Beth” Arthur.
GAY E. STRICKLIN ATTEBURY ’ 77,’ 03; Lubbock, April 18. Worked at TTU and TTUHSC for 20 years. Survived by husband, Kelly Attebury.
FRANCES COLLIER AUSTIN ’43; Lubbock, Feb. 24. 101 years old.
ELLIOTT BAZAN ’88; San Marcos, Texas, March 21. Survived by wife, Veronica “Vern” Alcazar Bazan.
KAREN HARDWICK BELL ’81; San Antonio, Texas, April 20. Survived by husband, RICHARD A. BELL, O.D . ’81.
ELLIS KAY BUCKNER BENNETT ’68; Katy, Texas, March 22. Survived by husband, Brian Rhea Bennett.
JOHN J. BODOH , PH.D., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9. Taught Classics at Texas Tech from 1966-1974. U.S. Navy Veteran.
JAMES RICHARD BROYLES ’73; Westminster,Colorado, April 6. Survived by wife, Judith Broyles.
GARY RANDALL BUNN ’76; Burleson, Texas, April 6. U.S. Army Veteran, 32 years. Survived by partner, Betty Halbrooks Michaels.
JUDITH T. “JUDY” SHREVE BURNETT ’75,’84; Lubbock¸ April 9. Survived by husband, John H. Burnett, retired professor of political science.
LEE BURNSIDE ’92; Lubbock, April 1. Worked for TTU Department of Physics, 25 years.
AMARYLLIS FLOY “MARLA” BRYAN ’80,’81; Brownfield, Texas, Feb. 11. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survived by husband, Michael Ray “Mike” Bryan.
KAY LYN CLANAHAN CARPENTER ’69; Lubbock, Feb. 23.
PHILIP SCOTT CARTER ’90; Plains, Texas, March 17. Survived by wife, Vee Ann Carter.
TEDD OWEN CARTER ’79, ’92; Lubbock April 17. Survived by wife, Kim Redwine Carter.
JACQUELIN “JACQ” COLLINS, PH.D.’84; Menomonie, Wisconsin, March 26. Professor Emeritus of History; on faculty from 1962-1998. Graduated
OUR SERVICES
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Diabetic Ulcers
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Cellulitis
Burn/Radiation injury
• Venous leg ulcers
• Osteomyelitis
• Non healing surgical wounds
Venous Disease Management
Laser vein closure (EVLT)
Ultrasound-guided Sclerotherapy
Varicose Vein Treatment
Molecular Diagnostics
• CAP Accredited lab
• Rapid PCR bacterial identification
Diagnostic Ultrasound Varicose veins
Venous & Arterial studies
Venous Insuffiency
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Radiation skin/bone necrosis
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Radiation cystitis
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Diabetic foot ulcers
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from TT School of Law in 1984, while serving on the history faculty. A native of Canada, he became a U.S. citizen when he joined ROTC at Rice University. U.S. Army Veteran, U.S. Army Reserves. Received many teaching and academic awards, including Outstanding Faculty Member four times. Served in several leadership roles, including president of the Faculty Senate and the American Association of University Professors. Survived by his wife, NATALYN “LYN” DEXTER COLLINS ’ 71.
KAREN FAYE CURRY COLLINS ’82; Petersburg, Texas, March 10. Survived by husband, Rodney Collins.
DOUGLAS JOHNSON “DOUG” CORLEY ’53; Lubbock, April 23. U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran, Korean War; U.S. Army Reserves.
DENNIS R. COVINGTON , Professor Emeritus of English; Lubbock, April 14. An award-winning professional journalist who taught at TTU for 14 years. Wrote books and articles for a variety of publications, covering dangerous situations such as the war in El Salvador and civil war in Syria. U.S. Army Veteran.
JOE MURRY COWAN ‘51; Amarillo, Texas, May 17.
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ALEX BELCHER “BUDDY” CROWDER, III ’79; Lubbock, April 4.
JOYCE LYNN BRYANT DAVIES ’71; Lubbock, March 24.
RONALD GENE DAVIS ’74, ’78; Lubbock, March 11. Survived by wife, Judy Davis.
KENNETH V. “KEN” EASTERWOOD, JR. ’63; Dallas, Texas, Feb. 14.
BILLY W. ELDREDGE ’61; Mesquite, Texas, Feb. 6. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survived by wife, Carolyn Jacobus Eldredge.
KEVIN R. FLORES, graduating senior, architecture; Plano, Texas, Dec. 22.
CLYDE “HULIN” FOWLER ’57; Dallas, Texas, Feb. 2. U.S. Navy Veteran. Survived by wife, Ann W. Fowler.
KAITLIN DELANEY “KATY” GRAY ’21; Lubbock, April 10.
GAYLORD DELYNN GROCE ’61; Petersburg, Texas, March 7.
WILLIAM KENT HAMILTON ’87; New Braunfels, Texas, Feb. 6. Survived by wife, Andrea L. Hamilton.
TOMMIE ANN CAMPBELL HATCH ’51; Lubbock, Feb. 27. Longtime TTAA and TTU supporter. Survived by husband, TIM A. HATCH ’51.
CHARLES D. HAYS, PH.D. ’65,’67; Granbury, Texas, March 20. U.S. Army National Guard Veteran. Survived by wife, JACKIE BETH BALLOW HAYS ’64.
FREDDIE NELL KEE HOAG ’51; San Antonio,Texas,Feb.8.
SARA ANDRÉ HOUSE ’23; Kingwood, Texas, Feb. 11.
KATHRYN ELAINE “KAY” GROMATZKY HOUSER ’91; Lubbock, March 12.
RONALD D. HOWELL ’75; Lubbock, March 5. U.S. Air Force Veteran. His wife, SUSAN WHITIS HOWELL ’89, died April 2.
THOMAS BROOKS HUDSON ’73; Overland Park, Kansas, Jan. 26. Survived by wife Joyce Hudson.
SHIRLEY HALLMAN ICKES ’66; Lubbock, April 27.
REV. WOODY JACKSON ’60; Denton, Texas, April 18. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Korean War. Survived by wife, Doris “Jean” Jackson.
ARTHUR FRED “ART” JONES, SR. ’62; Dallas, Texas, Feb. 9. Survived by wife, Margaret Helen “Peggy” Jones.
KRISTY LUSK JONES ’04; Lubbock, March 24. Survived by husband, David Jones.
JUANELL CUNYUS KELLEY ’59; Levelland, Texas, March 30.
THOMAS LLOYD KILLOUGH ’52; Huntsville, Alabama, April 26. U.S. Army Air Force, Korean War. Survived by his wife, Gail C. Killough.
EDWARD “LEE” KRAL ’77,’79; Dallas, Texas, Feb. 20.
MARY “ANITA” NEWTON LANE ’55; Weatherford, Texas, March 5. Her husband, JOE WENDELL LANE ’58, passed away May 8, Weatherford, Texas. U.S. Army Veteran.
CHELSEA JEAN-ANNE STROUD LEDVINA ’11; Lubbock, March 22. Survived by husband, David Ledvina.
MARK WAYNE LEE ’95; Lubbock, March 31.
MITZI ANN LEHNE ’65; Menard, Texas, Feb. 26.
CHARLES WESLEY “CHUCK” LEWIS ’63; Lubbock, April 4.
LINDA SUE NICHOLSON LITTLEJOHN ’72; Lubbock, April 7. Survived by husband, Eddie Littlejohn.
BILL J. LOCKE, PH.D.; Lubbock, March 14. Professor Emeritus of Psychology, 1969-1996. Survived by wife, Dorothy Hardin Locke.
JAMES GARY LODEN ’68; Lubbock, March 27. Survived by wife, SALLY HALLEY LODEN ’69.
WALTER R. “SONNY” LUPTON ’66; Shallowater, Texas, Jan. 29. U.S. Air Force Veteran, Vietnam. Survived by wife, JANICE “JAN” ROWE LUPTON ’69,’87.
EVELYN NADINE RAY MCDOWELL ’59, Plano/Fairview, Texas, Feb. 15.
JERI EARLENE CLEMENTS MCWILLIAMS ’70; Boerne, Texas, April 1. Survived by husband, GARY M. MCWILLIAMS, M.D. ’70.
BOBBIE MARLENE REYNOLDS MABRY ’58; Lubbock, March 23.
JAMES WILLIAM “BILL” MALOY ’73; Lubbock, April 17. U.S. Army Veteran. Survived by wife Kim Maloy.
EMELEA HINZ MANDEVILLE ’55; Arlington, Texas, Jan. 12.
LAWRENCE C. “LARRY” MAYER, PH.D .; Lubbock, April 3. Professor Emeritus of Political Science at TTU; on faculty from 1969-present. Author of 12 books and numerous book reviews, essays and convention papers. Survived by wife, Etta Mayer.
DOUG MOORE ’69; Lubbock, March 7. Survived by wife, Susie Perkins Moore.
RAY W. MOORE, ED.D. ’59; Bountiful, Utah, Jan. 27.
JOHNNY WAYNE MULLOY ’60; Korean War Veteran. Midland, Texas, Feb. 10.
JACK DUANE PAIGE ’56; San Antonio, Texas, March 23. U.S. Air Force Veteran.
DESI PESINA, JR. ’67; The Woodlands, Texas, March 29. Founding member, Los Tertulianos, now Hispanic Student Society, at TTU. U.S. Army Veteran.
CHRISTIE GAYLE “CHRIS” HOLLIS PETERSON ’73; Lubbock, Feb. 6. Survived by husband, JESSE “JESS” PETERSON ’72.
ROBERT WAYNE “BOBBY” PIERCE ’70; Lubbock, Feb. 3. U.S. Army National Guard Veteran. Survived by wife, KAREN CURNUTT PIERCE ’69.
TRUETT WILLIAM “BILL” POER, JR. ’63; Kerrville, Texas, Oct. 14, 2023.
THOMAS JAMES “TOM” PURDOM ’62; Lubbock, March 29. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survived by wife BETTY SHOEMAKER PURDOM ’69.
NORBERTO “ROB” RAMOS ’06; Lubbock, March 29.
CURTIS ALLEN RITCHIE ’58; Dallas, Texas, Feb. 14. Survived by wife, Sharon Elaine Freeman Ritchie.
COACH STEVE SLOAN , Orlando, Florida, April 15. Head Red Raider Football coach, 1975-1978; led the team to a SWC title. Survived by wife, Brenda Faw Sloan.
DEBORAH LYNN LANSFORD SETTLER ’75,’85; Lubbock, May 7.
CONSTANCE “CONNIE” DRAPER SMITH, ED.D. ’82, ’89; Lubbock, April 29.
DONALD E. SMITH ’58; Lubbock, April 27. U.S. Army Veteran, U.S. Army Reserves. Survived by wife, PRISCILLA “SUE” SUTTLE SMITH ’66.
TONYA COWAN SOLOMONS, senior human sciences student; Keller, Texas, Feb. 12. Survived by husband, Adam Solomons.
JAMES LEE TABOR ’69; Lubbock, April 27.
GARY ALVIN TAYLOR ’71; Lubbock, Jan. 31. Survived by wife, Diana “Sue” Evers Taylor.
KENNETH WAYNE THORNBURG ’71; Lubbock, Feb. 13.
SHARON CHARLENE BRIDGEMAN TRUSTY, ED.D. ’76, ’81, ’01; Lubbock, March 17.
BILL GERALD WEATHERBY ’59; San Angelo, Texas, April 15. U.S. Army National Guard Veteran. Survived by wife, Tommie Phillips Weatherby.
DWAYNE FRANK WEST ’56; Lubbock, April 4. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survived by wife, Beverly Dague Babcock West.
MAURICE ALEXANDER “ZEKE” WILLIAMS ’72; Lubbock, March 28. Survived by wife, Lynda Williams.
THOMAS WAYNE “TOMMY” YOUNG ’00; Plainview, Texas, March 17. Survived by wife, TERESA COX YOUNG ’03.
SUSAN “GIGI” HEEP ZOUZALIK ’82; Lubbock, April 10. Survived by husband, Mark Zouzalik.
Have Passport, Will Travel
BY JIM DOUGLASS, VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUING EDUCATION IS AN IMPORTANT investment for most career people and is of special interest to many others. One of the very best forms of education is travel. Travel, domestic or international, gives us a chance to experience different cultures, geographies, languages, foods, behavior and lifestyles. The TTAA-sponsored “Traveling Techsans” program is designed to make that education as beneficial and as enjoyable as possible!
Our travelers experience and embrace foreign destinations in the most comfortable and pampered conditions available.
If your dream is to sail the Danube, climb the Alps, visit the Punchbowl in Hawaii or enjoy the art at Montmartre, this program is for you! These travel vacations are open to all Texas Tech alumni, family and friends and are not limited only to Red Raiders. The TTAA works with several travel vendors and offers luxurious ocean/river cruises and land packages to special destinations all over the globe.
One of the real benefits of the Traveling Techsans is that Red Raiders enjoy meeting other Red Raiders and
getting to share these unique adventures together. Because Red Raiders are known for being friendly, cordial and likeable, these trips can create great travel companions and lifelong friendships!
For example, one of our travel “traditions” has been to schedule a trip that includes attendance at the World- famous “Passion Play” held in Oberammergau, Germany. This unforgettable theatrical production is only performed every 10 years. Since 1990, the Traveling Techsans has been in attendance.
Over the years, the Traveling Techsan program has visited some of the most spectacular and beautiful spots on Earth. We encourage you to join other Red Raiders for one of our future memory-making adventures.
Bon Voyage!
2025 TRAVELING TECHSANS:
JANUARY-MARCH
Northern Lights
Tahiti
Cuba
Japan Cruise
Rome/Amalfi Coast
APRIL-JUNE
Mediterranean Cruise
Greek Isles
Rhine River
Pacific Northwest
Utah Parks
JULY-SEPTEMBER
Ireland
Provence
Rockies by Rail
Croatia
OCTOBER-DECEMBER
Greco-Roman
Mackinac Island
Montreal/Quebec
Finland
Christmas in London
For more info on Traveling Techsans, e-mail jim.douglass@ttu.edu.
Visit the TTAA website at www.texatechalumni.org
Traveling Techsans offers a wide variety of destinations designed to educate, impress and amaze our world travelers.
Traveling Techsan opportunities are open to all Red Raiders along with their family and friends.
BUILD YOUR LEGACY
“When you meet the students, and they are so grateful, and you see that they benefit so much, how could you not want to help?”
Sally Murray and her husband, Grover Murray, eighth president of Texas Tech University, have established a legacy of philanthropy benefiting generations of students and faculty within the Texas Tech University System and its component institutions.
Following his inaugural years as president, Grover Murray founded the President’s Council to encourage donor support on groundbreaking initiatives, fund student scholarships and recognize excellence among faculty and staff. With the same mission in mind, this initiative evolved into the Chancellor’s Council with the establishment of the Texas Tech University System in 1996.
Sally continues to give and work with community groups that work to raise money for student scholarships. She encourages fellow alumni to contribute and provide meaningful support aligned with their personal legacy.
Read Sally’s full story here
