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PA R TNER S IN S TR ATEGIC PHIL A NTHROPY
WHAT'S INSIDE
03 STRATEGIC
PHILANTHROPY
06 TRISHA & L.C. "CHAZ"
NEELY ’62: APPLYING LEVERAGE
07 BUSINESS EDUCATION
COMPLEX
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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI PARTNER OF THE YEAR: SEWELL AUTOMOTIVE
23 LEAD BY EXAMPLE:
FACULTY & STAFF GIVING BACK
Howdy! At the time of publishing this edition of Benefactor, the world is still navigating the unprecedented events of 2020. We are working diligently to reopen Mays Business School and return to in-person and hybrid classes this Fall, and we are simultaneously budgeting for the next two fiscal years in the midst of uncertainty with regard to the economy. In an effort to utilize finances well, this magazine will likely find you digitally before it does on paper. This effort is to ensure timely communications while reducing expenses. Regardless of the format, we are still so pleased to update you on the many positive outcomes stemming from your investments in our faculty and students, as we continue implementing our strategic plan. Money magazine recently ranked Mays Business School in the Top 10 nationally of all public business schools (#8). Part of the ranking is based on Former Students opening doors to current students. You are making a positive impact, and, candidly, we could not accomplish many of the things we are doing without you. As we continue to say, your investments
This mark signifies
are the margin of excellence. We are sincerely grateful for your impact on
first-generation
our school – however large or small it seems.
college students. tx.ag/firstgeneration
At Mays Business School, students not only learn how to be lifelong learners with the vision to advance the world’s prosperity, they also learn how to be good stewards of their resources, too. Mays faculty produce
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and publish impactful research that is providing thought leadership, and
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our faculty and staff deliver best-in-class teaching and learning, which is
Blake Parrish (Director), Leon Contreras,
instrumental in developing the next generation of business leaders. This
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STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY >
KYLE
Gammenthaler ’11 Mays Lecturer, Strategic Philanthropy Course Gammenthaler returned to Texas A&M in 2012 as a senior academic advisor at Mays and soon began developing the innovative Certificate in Non-Profit and Social Innovation. He also created partnerships with community non-profits and now serves as a board member for several, including his former employer, United Way of the Brazos Valley. The father of three also brings a first-hand Kyle Gammenthaler ’11 learned many lessons
understanding of what it’s like to be on the receiving
about the importance of generosity throughout his
end of generosity. His oldest son is five and has a
time at Texas A&M. Now a lecturer at Mays Business
rare neuromuscular disease that has taught their
School, Gammenthaler is a leader in encouraging
family about receiving as well as giving. Numerous
Aggies to think and act more deeply about
examples of generosity have come from what he and
philanthropy, stewardship, and selfless service.
his wife describe as their "different normal." These
service
experiences make Gammenthaler a passionate
deepened when he volunteered for the Special
leader in helping Mays identify deeper ways to
Olympics’ Fall Classic during his sophomore year at
have a societal impact. “I feel the responsibility to
Texas A&M. What started as an obligation brought
be keenly aware of the issues and opportunities
great joy to his life and created an unexpected career
in our community. That includes identifying and
path. “I was looking at my life and hoping that there
nurturing community partnerships and translating
would be a connection between my work and the
that engagement to our students,” he said. “We want
impact I would be able to make to the world,” he said.
to reach more organizations long-term, and that
After graduation, Gammenthaler joined the
can happen as long as we have money to distribute
United Way of the Brazos Valley as a fundraiser and
through the Strategic Philanthropy course. We also
volunteer coordinator. That job gave him a deep
want to find ways that aren’t necessarily in the
respect for non-profit organizations. “I had this
traditional classroom environment to educate Mays
preconceived notion that the non-profit world was
students about generosity and how to live the Aggie
touchy-feely and all about the heart,” he said. “I didn’t
Core Value of selfless service.” ◊
Gammenthaler’s
appreciation
for
realize that these organizations operated just like a business, addressing key issues and solving pressing problems. They’re not immune to the challenges other businesses have.”
Connect with Kyle on Facebook: tx.ag/kylegamm
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Strategic Philanthropy: Balancing the Head and the Heart of Giving Perennially our world faces tremendous challenges such as poverty, homelessness, hunger, and the need for quality healthcare. And, most recently, we have been devastated by the impact of the worldwide pandemic. A multitude of nonprofits want to step into the void and assist with these issues, but their services require the resources to make it happen. With all of these pressing needs, how do donors make the decisions on where to invest their time, talent, and treasure? Mays Business School lecturer, Kyle Gammenthaler ’11, understands this challenge. “There are a lot of places to give, so there’s the potential for paralysis by analysis,” he said. “Donors need to find a balance between their head and the heart. The heart is so important because it is the barometer of an individual’s passion. I tell my students to make decisions that are reasonable, rational, and logical. But at the same time, find things that you are passionate about.” Gammenthaler’s Strategic Philanthropy course helps students do just that by placing them in the donor’s driver’s seat. On the first day of class, students receive $10 with the simple task of “doing good.” Student responses vary widely, including making care packages for teen moms, buying a meal for a homeless person and listening to their life story, and challenging friends to give the same amount to create a
K-9 Mays has been diligently protecting the A&M campus and community since being donated to the University Police Department by Gammenthaler's Strategic Philanthropy course and K9s4COPS in 2019.
fund to purchase sports equipment for a local youth league. This initial investment decision sets the stage for their deep dive into strategic philanthropy and how non-profits receive and disperse resources. In the class, students critically evaluate applications from numerous Brazos Valley non-profits and award grants from a pool of money that ranges between $50,000 and $100,000 each semester. Two years later, students meet with the grant recipients to learn how the gifts were used and the impact they made on the community. The Strategic Philanthropy course has made a substantial impact on area non-profits, awarding a total of $600,000 since 2016. These funds are provided by The Philanthropy Lab (a part of the Once Upon a Time Foundation), the George and Barbara Bush Foundation, the VanLoh Family, and Cheryl Mellenthin. The real beneficiaries, however, are the students. “We’re developing and encouraging the next generation of givers,” Gammenthaler said. “There’s nothing bigger than being able to give your voice, ability, time, and money to a cause in which you truly believe in.” ◊
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Adair’s education was benefitted by the strategic philanthropy and generosity of others resulting in eight scholarships. Now, Adair is taking what she learned in Gammenthaler’s Strategic Philanthropy
See the exponential impact at Friendswood ISD:
course to benefit the students of Friendswood ISD.
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Strategic Philanthropy: Student Highlights
Matthew Webb ’21
Ashley Adair ’17
Working with youth at Pine Cove Summer Camp left an unforgettable impression on Matthew Webb ’21. Now the Mays Management student hopes to work for a non-profit that addresses youth issues after he graduates.
Ashley Adair ’17 credits the Strategic Philanthropy
To inform those professional goals, the Flower
course for informing her personal understanding of
Mound native is pursuing the Non-Profit and Social
giving and solidifying her career path in non-profits.
Innovation Certificate and recently took the Strategic
The class now serves as a template for her role as
Philanthropy course. “We learned to think critically
Friendswood
about how non-profits are addressing an issue and
ISD
(FISD)
Education
Foundation’s
whether they’re just treating the symptoms or focusing
executive director. The FISD Education Foundation awards more than
on the root cause,” he said, adding that these factors
$230,000 in grants to FISD teachers who are designing
helped inform the class’s decisions on which grant
innovative
applications to fund.
and
engaging
learning
opportunities.
Adair’s Strategic Philanthropy experience served as
The class also opened Webb’s eyes to his own
a model to restructure the foundation’s Mustang
philanthropic responsibility. “You’re going to get a
Association campaign. Now FISD students serve as
paycheck when you graduate. You’re going to be excited
decision-makers in allocating the campaign’s funds at
to spend it or save it, but how much of it are you going
their school. This restructuring led to the campaign’s
to give away?” he said. “The Strategic Philanthropy class
recognition as the 2020 Texas Education Foundation
gave me a framework to determine how and when to
Network’s Outstanding Achievement Award winner.
give back to my community.” ◊
Gammenthaler’s class opened Adair’s eyes to funding challenges facing non-profits. “My greatest discovery was that philanthropic decisions often aren’t a matter of choosing between right and wrong,” she said. “They are a matter of choosing between right and right. For me, Strategic Philanthropy was so much more than just a class; it was a defining moment that continues to transform my life. ◊
MAYS TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS >
TRISHA & L.C. "CHAZ" Neely ’62
the
The couple also builds relationships with the
importance of applying leverage. During his successful
Charles
“Chaz”
Neely
’62
understands
organizations’ leaders. “We get to know these people
career, the former CEO of San Antonio Steel Company
on a personal level and give because they are doing
(SASCO) focused on creating maximum value that
the right thing and are using the resources they
helped his company grow into the largest wholesale
receive wisely.”
distributor of cattle, ranch, range, game, and wildlife fencing in the United States.
The
San
Antonio
couple
appreciates
when
organizations utilize their gift to increase their
Chaz and his wife, Trisha, have taken the same
programs' quality and enhance their visibility. For
approach in creating maximum value with their
example, the Neely’s endowed two Mays Business
philanthropy over the years. They make giving a
School chairs in support of the Marketing Department
priority, and they look for ways to leverage their gifts
and the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study. “Chairs
to help others. In addition to their financial generosity,
bring some outstanding faculty members to Texas A&M
they are generous about sharing their time, knowledge,
who otherwise wouldn’t know about the university,”
and experiences – including Chaz serving on Mays
Neely said. “Oftentimes, these top professors decide
Business School’s Dean’s Advisory Board.
to remain because they’ve learned that Bryan/College
The couple strives to make these decisions using both their head and their heart to support non-profit
Station has a great quality of life and that Texas A&M is an amazing institution.”
organizations that align with their values. “Sometimes
The Neely’s generosity enables Mays to attract the
when groups seek a donation, we find ourselves
best and brightest students and faculty, maximizing
saying, ‘We don’t have a heart for that,’” Chaz said. “We
teaching, research, and student experiences at Mays
also may not know enough about them – their values,
Business School. ◊
their intent, or how they will use the money. We give to organizations that we know well and that share our core beliefs and values.”
Learn more about the Neelys: tx.ag/EKGNeely
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BUSINESS EDUCATION COMPLEX >
FOCUSED ON DELIVERING LIFELONG LEARNING TO THE DIVERSE MAYS COMMUNITY
BUSINESS EDUC ATION COMPLE X
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BUSINESS EDUCATION COMPLEX >
2016
Vision Articulated
2017 2018
Benchmarking Tours
Celebrated 50 Years Refresh Wehner
2020 Design
2022
Target Occupancy
08 MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL
2019 Planning & Program of Requirements (POR)
2021
Construction
2024
BUSINESS EDUCATION COMPLEX >
BUSINESS EDUC ATION COMPLE X The vision for the new Business Education Complex is to be an environment that promotes connectivity, creativity, and collaboration, which will better reflect conducting business today. Learning has changed. Connect with Mays Development Team: 979.862.7247
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SUBTITLE >
LIFE TIME PARTNER S $ 4 5,000,000 +
$2,000,000 +
Mays Family Foundation
Kathleen N. & R. Scott Amann ’78 The H. G. Ash Foundation
$20,000,000 +
Denise & David C. Baggett ’82
Shannon L. ’86 & Wayne Roberts, Jr. ’85
Demi N. & John R., Carmichael, III ’73 ConocoPhillips
Gina L. & The Honorable William H. Flores ’76 Ford Motor Company Fund Julia G. & Thomas B. Harris, IV ’80 Carrie & Howard W. Horne ’47 KPMG Foundation
Cydney Collier Donnell ’81
Marian J. ’82 & Willie T. Langston, II ’81
ExxonMobil
Paula & Ronald S. Letbetter ’70
Charles Koch Foundation
North Dallas Bank & Trust Company
Theresa S. ’87 & David C. Martin ’86
Susan M. ’74 & William R. Ouren ’74
$ 7,000,000 +
The Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation
Phillips 66 Company
Gina R. & Anthony F. Bahr ’91
Patricia J. & L. Chaz Neely ’62
M. Ann & Charles P. Manning ’82
Sharee L. & David R. Norcom ’73
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
Leticia L. ’88 & John B. Spicer ’83
$ 10,000,000 + Kay A. ’02 & Jerry S. Cox ’72 Artie and Dorothy McFerrin Foundation
$5,000,000 + A. Eugene Brockman Charitable Trust Melissa K. & John L. Kauth ’77
$3,000,000 +
Elizabeth & Graham Weston ’86 Brenda Garrison ’86 & Jim White
$ 1,000,000 + Judy & Robert H. Allen ’50 Beaumont Foundation of America Craig & Galen Brown Foundation
EY
Computer Associates International, Inc.
Sandra & P.G. Buck Eckels ’52
Dorothy A. & Carroll W. Conn, Jr.
Mays Business School — Center for Executive Development
Lisa Huddleston ’85 & Peter H. Currie ’85
Reliant Energy Foundation
Sallie O. & Don H. Davis, Jr. ’61
Elizabeth & James R. Whatley ’47
Deloitte
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PwC Ed Rachal Foundation Kathleen L. & J. Rogers Rainey, Jr. ’44 Kenneth E. Randolph ’78 Helaine & Gerald L. Ray ’54 Frank J. and Jean Raymond Foundation, Inc. The Risk Management Association Robyn L. ’89 & Alan B. Roberts ’78 Patricia S. ’77 & Grant E. Sims ’77 Adam C. Sinn ’00 James M. Stark ’84 Texas A&M Research Foundation Toni & Ralph E. Wallingford ’53 Barbara & Donald Zale ’55 M. B. and Edna Zale Foundation
$500,000 + AT&T Bank of America Sandra L. & Ronnie W. Barclay ’68 Ruby & Foreman R. Bennett ’27 Derrith & Robert D. Bondurant ’80 Maren G. ’01 & Gary J. Brauchle ’95 Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Cynthia G. ’84 & Anthony R. Weber ’84 Earline & A.P. Wiley, Jr. ’46 Shannon H. ’90 & Chris B. Work ’90
$250,000 + Aggie Real Estate Network American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Fdtn.
Sherry & David Lesar Macy's Foundation Marathon Oil Company Nancy L. ’73 & Jack W. Matz, Jr. ’71 Maria B. & Michael K. McEvoy ’79 Rhonda L. & Jeffrey A. Miller ’88 Sandra K. & Bryan N. Mitchell ’70 The Mitsui USA Foundation
Andersen LLP Foundation
Lois A. & John A. Mobley ’51 David L. Moore ’72
Ashley R. ’88 & David L. Coolidge ’87
Andrea Moo-Young & Jorge A. Bermudez ’73
Becky ’76 & Monty L. Davis ’77
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.
Donald H. Niederer ’53
Cathy C. & William W. Davis ’75
BP
Neiman Marcus Group
Mark H. Ely ’83
Diana & Todd O. Brock ’85
Newfield Exploration Company
Harriet D. & Joe B. Foster ’56
Valerie & James R. Byrd ’57
Sylvia & G.W. Glezen, Jr. ’56
Jyl G. & Randy Cain ’82
Rebecca U. ’74 & William S. Nichols, III ’74
Melinda ’87 and Guy Grace
Susan J. ’82 & Fred F. Caldwell ’82
Rhonda & Todd A. Overbergen ’88
Halliburton Foundation, Incorporated
Barent W. Cater ’77
Karen N. Pape ’80
Martha L. ’85 & John W. Clanton ’84
Florence Carter & M. Bookman Peters ’59
Carri B. ’84 & Brandon C. Coleman, Jr. ’78
The Herman F. Heep and Minnie Belle Heep Foundation Kelly P. ’86 & Robert E. Jordan ’85 Lynne L. ’85 & Allen L. Mabry ’82 Cynthia A. ’90 & Christian A. McClain ’90 Wanda G. & Louis Paletta, II ’78 JCPenney Randall's Food Markets, Inc. The Summerfield G. Roberts Foundation
II Corinthians 9:7 Foundation
Cheryl A. & Frank M. Mueller, Jr. ’65
Jerry J. Crider ’65
Rhonda K. Reger ’79 & Jeffrey S. Piland
The Cullen Trust for Higher Education
Roycebuilders.com
Kay M. & G. Steven Dawson ’80 Dealer Computer Services, Incorporated Dell USA Dillard's Duke Energy Foundation
Michael D. Rupe ’93 Cynthia Ann Hinze & Robert M. Scott ’78 Deborah D. Shelton Deborah S. ’75 & Eric D. Siegmund ’75
Electronic Data Systems Corporation
Debbie E. ’91 & Robert Blake Steudtner ’91
Energy Future Holdings Corp.
Syracuse University
Urshala P. Schorn ’80 & Richard Andersen
Janice A. & John Thomas Eubanks ’62
Jamey & Richard C. Tanner ’53
Gallery Furniture
Texas Bankers Foundation
Sewell Automotive Companies
General Electric Company
Textron, Incorporated
Nancy & Mike Shaw ’68
Sam K. & Barnett L. Gershen ’69
Rebecca & Neal T. Thompson ’66
Shell Oil Corporation
Tracy C. & Randall B. Hale ’85
Shelley & Joseph V. Tortorice, Jr. ’79
Ruby & Earle A. Shields, Jr. ’41
Patricia C. & Ray R. Hannigan ’61
USA A Foundation
Donna G. & John H. Speer ’72
H.E.B. Grocery Company
Walmart
Robin H. ’76 & Robert D. Starnes ’72
Hollinden Professional Services
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Carrie E. ’98 & Jack D. Suh ’97
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The West Endowment
Carol L. & G. David Van Houten ’71
Debbie & Michael R. Houx ’73
Hallie A. Vanderhider
Barbara & Paul W. Kruse ’77
Allison Whitaker ’96 & Don R. Whitaker ’96
Avery L. & Martin J. Walker ’74
Angie B. ’84 & William R. Lemmons, Jr. ’83
Wanda Elizabeth Carney & John A. Rodgers, Jr. ’68
Jane & Boyd K. Watson, III ’65
Sandra D. ’86 & Michael R. Wilkinson ’86 Linda & J.D. Woodward, III ’70 BENEFACTOR 2020 11
ENDOWED FACULTY CHAIR >
MURRAY
Barrick, Ph.D. Exponential Investment Murray recognized
Barrick,
Ph.D.,
management
an
scholar,
internationally joined
between personality and work performance. Barrick
Mays
actively mentors students at all levels of education—
faculty in 2006 after he was awarded the Paul M.
undergraduate, masters, and doctoral as part of his
and Rosalie Robertson Chair in Business. Reflecting
academic endeavors.
on over fifteen years at Mays, Barrick noted, “In the
The current holder of the James R. Whatley
absence of these chairs, it would be pretty difficult
Chair also plays an important leadership role in
to be competitive in recruiting world-class faculty to
organizational excellence at Mays. At the end of
the university.”
Barrick’s term as department head in 2011, the
Mays Business School’s investment in Barrick has
Department of Management was rated as Texas
paid off exponentially. In 2010, Barrick was named
A&M’s top-ranked department in terms of academic
a University Distinguished Professor, recognizing
performance. The scholar then assumed the role
his seminal contribution to, and global authority
of executive director of the Center for Human
in, the field of management and his record of
Resource Management (CHRM) from 2011-16. In that
teaching and mentoring students. This university
role, he helped the center expand, setting the stage
award emphasizes the significance of Barrick’s
for CHRM to become one of the top programs of its
scholarship, particularly with respect to national
kind in the nation.
and international on-going studies of relationships
Throughout his storied career, Barrick has found that donors–whether corporate or individual–are looking for the best fit between what they want to achieve with their gift and what the university can provide. Creating an endowed chair offers a unique investment in Mays’ commitment to advancing the world’s prosperity. Grateful for this support, Barrick stated, “These chairs provide the funds to enable Mays faculty to do research that will influence and change the ways managers lead for decades to come.” ◊
Review Barrick's research: tx.ag/Barrick
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FACULT Y CHAIR & PROFESSOR SHIP APPOINTMENT S
79.4% O F T E N U R E -T R A C K
Gifts fund the backbone of the school — the faculty members who teach
FA C U LT Y H O L D C H A I R S
and conduct high-impact research. The following faculty appointments or
OR APPOINTMENTS
reappointments were made effective Fall 2020.
A C C OUN T ING Anwer Ahmed Ashley ’88 and David Coolidge ’87 Chair in Business James J. Benjamin Arthur Andersen Professorship in Accounting
Deloitte Leadership Professorship in Accounting
Daniel Cohen Arthur Andersen Chair in Accounting Jeremiah R. Green Ernst & Young Professorship in Accounting Dennis R. Lassila Deborah D. Shelton Professorship in Taxation Mary Lea McAnally PwC Accounting Excellence Professorship Annie S. McGowan Gina and William H. Flores ’76 Endowed Professorship in Business Sean T. McGuire Ernst & Young Professorship in Accounting John Robinson Patricia ’77 and Grant E. Sims ’77 Eminent Scholar Chair in Business Nathan Sharp Nelson D. Durst Chair in Accounting Education Michael K. Shaub Deloitte Professional Program Director’s Professorship Jerry R. Strawser KPMG Chair in Accounting
Dwight Gary Texas Banker Foundation Executive Professorship in Commercial Banking Detlef Hallermann Rhonda and Todd Overbergen ’88 Executive Professorship Philippe Hercot Ray/Zale Professorship Shane A. Johnson Thomas W. Leland Memorial Chair in Finance Hagen Kim J. Rogers Rainey and Annie Bob Rainey class of 1905 Professorship of Banking and Finance James W. Kolari Chase Professorship in Finance Adam C. Kolasinski James W. Ashton Republic Bank Professorship in Finance Xiaoding Liu Republic Bank Fellowship Arvind Mahajan Lamar Savings Professorship in Finance J. Russell Peterson Howard Horne ’47 Endowed Clinical Professorship in Commercial Real Estate Sorin Sorescu Foreman R. & Ruby Bennett Chair in Business Administration
INF ORM AT ION A ND OP E R AT IONS M A N A GE ME N T James Abbey Bob ’85 and Kelly Jordan ’86 Professorship in Business
M A N A GE ME N T Murray R. Barrick Mr. & Mrs. James R. Whatley ’47 Chair in Business Steve Boivie Carroll & Dorothy Conn Chair in New Ventures Leadership Wendy R. Boswell Jerry and Kay Cox Endowed Chair in Business Albert A. Cannella, Jr. Blue Bell Creameries Chair in Business Cynthia E. Devers Lawrence E. Fouraker Professorship in Business Administration Ricky W. Griffin Jeanne & John R. Blocker Chair in Business Administration R. Duane Ireland Benton Cocanougher Chair in Business Rogelio Oliva Robyn L. ’89 and Alan B. Roberts ’78 Chair in Business Srikanth Paruchuri B. Marie Oth Professorship in Business Administration Mike Withers Gina and Anthony Bahr ’91 Professorship in Business
M A RK E T ING Leonard L. Berry M.B. Zale Chair in Retailing and Marketing Leadership David A. Griffith Hallie Vanderhider Chair in Business
Senyo Yawo Tse Thomas W. Leland/Oscar A. Weinke Chair in Accounting
Neil Geismar Center for Executive Development Professorship in Business Administration
Dechun Wang Philip Ljungdahl/PwC Chair in Accounting
Gregory R. Heim Janet and Mark H. Ely ’83 Professorship
Michael Ketzenberg Center for Executive Development Professorship in Business Administration
Venkatesh Shankar Brandon C. Coleman, Jr. ’78 Endowed Chair in Marketing
Xenophon Koufteros Jenna & Calvin R. Guest Professorship in Business Administration
Alina Sorescu Paula and Steve Letbetter ’70 Chair in Business
F IN A NC E
Richard D. Metters Paul M. and Rosalie Robertson Chair in Business Administration
Hari Sridhar Joe B. Foster ’56 Chair in Business Leadership
Christa H.S. Bouwman Patricia & Bookman Peters Professor of Finance
Bala Shetty Cullen Trust for Higher Education Chair in Business Administration
P. Rajan Varadarajan Ford Chair in Marketing and E-Commerce
Yong Chen David R. Norcom ’73 Endowed Professorship
Chelliah Sriskandarajah Hugh Roy Cullen Chair in Business Administration
Manjit Yadav JCPenney Chair in Marketing and Retailing Studies
Connie D. Weaver KPMG Professorship in Accounting Christopher J. Wolfe Deborah D. Shelton Accounting Systems Professorship
Cydney Collier Donnell Julio S. LaGuarta Professorship in Real Estate
Eli Jones Development Council Dean's Chair in Business Peggy Pitman Mays Eminent Scholar Chair in Business
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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI 2020 >
LAURA C.
Fulton ’85
Outstanding Alumna 2020 Laura C. Fulton ’85 strives to help individuals
The third-generation Aggie brings this mindset
reach their full potential. “What I’m passionate
to her continued involvement with Mays Business
about, especially at work, is making a difference in
School. She serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board
people’s lives—getting them to believe that they
and the Accounting Department Advisory Council.
have more potential, more possibility than they
A regular guest speaker, Fulton also assists with
thought that they did,” she said.
mentoring and supporting students and offers
The recently named vice-president of finance for
counsel on the accounting department’s curriculum
the American Bureau of Shipping has enjoyed similar
and strategies. She’s provided financial support
support from respected colleagues who helped
over a number of years, including establishing
her challenge her own expectations and reframe
the Laura C. Fulton ’85 Department of Accounting
her aspirations throughout her career. Fulton,
Excellence Endowment in 2017 as part of Mays’
who started as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche,
campaign to name the James Benjamin Department
reached a career milestone when she assisted Hi-
of Accounting.
Crush Partners LP in becoming a publicly-traded
A member of Texas A&M Department of
company as the organization’s CFO. In 2019, “Oil &
Accounting’s Hall of Honor, Fulton believes Mays is
Gas Investor” magazine recognized Fulton as one of
on the leading edge in preparing transformational
the “25 Most Influential Women in Energy.”
leaders who will advance the world’s prosperity. “I realize that I’m a role model for women in business. I’ve done so many things in my career that I didn’t realize were possible. It was all because somebody believed in me,” she said. “If I can be that special person in someone else’s life, then I definitely want to spend my time and effort doing that.” ◊
Learn more: tx.ag/Fulton
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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI 2020 >
Mays honors graduates who have led lives of distinction and who embody the Aggie Core Values with the Outstanding Alumni Award. Recipients come from all industries, have been active in their communities, and continue to serve their alma mater.
RANDALL B.
Hale ’85
Outstanding Alumnus 2020 Randall B. Hale ’85 always wanted to own his own business. Growing up, he picked and sold dewberries door-to-door, had a newspaper route, mowed lawns, and worked a number of odd jobs. Now, as founder and managing director of Rock Hill Capital Group, Hale supports the entrepreneurial
established a substantial endowment in support
economy by helping business owners realize their
of the Department of Accounting in memory of his
goals and reaching their full business potential. The
father, Ronnie Hale, Sr. The latter served as the first
private equity firm invests in small- to lower-middle
director of the Brazos Valley Boys and Girls Club
market companies in a variety of industries.
before going into banking.
Hale grew up in Bryan, minutes away from Texas
Like his father, Hale is committed to serving
A&M. His family’s friends included Dr. Jim Benjamin
others, including his long-time association with
– namesake and head of the James Benjamin
Boys & Girls Country of Houston, Houston Museum
Department of Accounting at Mays Business School –
of
who saw Hale progress from teenager to accounting
Association, the Association for Corporate Growth,
student to seasoned professional. Initially impressed
River Oaks Country Club, and as a current board
with Hale’s intensity and competitiveness, Benjamin
member of the 12th Man Foundation.
Natural
Science,
Houston
Venture
Capital
watched as Hale, then a young professional, easily
Those in the Bryan/College Station area who
interacted with top leaders at his first employer,
have known Hale since childhood are proud of what
Arthur Andersen. “Most people his age wouldn’t
he’s achieved. “I have been very impressed with
be able to handle those types of interactions,”
his success in business and his service to society,
Benjamin said.
particularly Texas A&M University,” Benjamin said.
Now a well-respected member of Houston’s business community, Hale remains an integral
“He has clearly lived a life of distinction which reflects the core values of Texas A&M University.” ◊
part of Mays Business School. He regularly speaks with and actively recruits accounting students, including his son Alex who graduated from the PPA Program in 2018. Hale’s daughter, Hannah,
See the legacy:
is currently completing her second year in the
tx.ag/Hale
veterinary medicine program after receiving her undergraduate degree from A&M. Hale also recently BENEFACTOR 2020 15
OUTSTANDING ALUMNI 2020 >
BLAKE A.
Pounds ’89
Outstanding Alumnus 2020 Blake A. Pounds ’89 describes his life’s philosophy as
Pounds and his wife, Dawn, are personally
being “a river, not a reservoir.” He finds great satisfaction
invested in Mays. In one of their proudest moments,
and fulfillment in helping others.
the couple endowed a scholarship honoring Pounds’
The San Antonio native’s 30-year career with
father, Herbert E. Pounds, Jr. ’65. Pounds also serves
Accenture has helped him do just that. As a senior
as a regular speaker in finance classes and at Mays
managing director, he leads a major international oil
Business Honors roundtables.
and gas client account globally on behalf of the leading
Pounds’ commitment to education has deep
professional services company. “I love a good challenge.
roots. He credits his mother and grandfather, both
I’m especially motivated by growing our business by
K-12 educators, for his love of education. “They
making what’s impossible possible,” he said.
always told me that everything in life could be taken
Additionally, Pounds serves as office managing
away from you except your education.” Pounds is
director for the company’s 2,000-employee Houston
also proud that Mays teaches ethics, core values,
office, regularly recognized as one of the Houston
and Texas A&M’s ‘other education,’ which are just
Chronicle’s Top Workplaces. In that role, he encourages
as important as outstanding academics. “That’s why
employees’ active involvement in the local community
Mays graduates thrive at Accenture.” ◊
and has served on a number of non-profit boards, including the United Way of Greater Houston. The second-generation Aggie stays closely connected to Mays Business School. An A&M Legacy Society member and Fish Camp namesake, Pounds serves as the executive sponsor for Accenture’s involvement in Mays and oversees the company’s recruiting and annual fundraising efforts. He also encourages Accenture’s support of Mays Business Honors Program, Mays Business Fellows Program, and the Consulting Guild within Mays Horizon Program.
Explore Pounds' history at Mays: tx.ag/Pounds
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See the impact:
"Growing up, I didn’t have time to chase passions because I needed to help pay bills... scholarships give students like me the ability to knock down those barriers and an opportunity to put education first."
tx.ag/ChampionsGather
— Nicholas Menchaca ’20
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR S | 2019 Douglas J. Abbott
Theresa & Christopher C. Cooper ’89
William B Guess, III ’88
Jeannie Looper ’99 &
Kay ’02 & Jerry Cox ’72
Laurie H. ’88 &
Conover H. Able, III ’98 Amina & Raja J. Akram ’95
Lisa Huddleston-Currie ’85 & Peter H. Currie ’85
Stacy K. ’91 & Daren E. Austin ’92
Jami L. & David B. Daniel ’89
Dee Ann ’95 & Carl Y. Baggett ’96
Becky ’76 & Monty L. Davis ’77
Denise & David C. Baggett ’81
Sheila & Michael R. Descheneaux ’89
Gina & Anthony F. Bahr ’91
Cynthia R. ’92 &
Felicia A. & Herbert D. Baker ’81 Cynthia A. & Alfred J. Balda ’82 L. Christy ’95 & Brian C. Baumann ’95
Damon E. Diamantaras ’92 Cydney Collier Donnell ’81 Denise B. ’90 & William T. Ellis ’87 Mark H. Ely ’83
Denise & Andy Beakey ’84
Theresa B. ’86 & Joe D. Fancher ’86
Andrea Moo-Young &
Heather L. Moore-Faske ’98 &
Jorge A. Bermudez ’73
Kevin D. Faske ’91
Rosalie R. & Clifton J. Bolner ’49
Genevieve & Vincent J. Feritta, Jr. ’92
Kathy & William J. Booth ’80
Catherine A. Flax-Kosecki ’85 &
Maren G. ’01 & Gary J. Brauchle ’95 Angela K. ’89 & David L. Brown ’89 Heather & James B. Brown ’97 Jyl G. & Randy Cain ’82 Susan ’82 & Fred F. Caldwell ’82 Michele R. ’92 & Clinton S. Carlin ’91 Christina L. ’09 & Travis R. Carnes ’09 Presha M. & Garry Lynn Carr ’97 Holly & Philip A. Choyce ’89
Roman Kosecki Lynn S. Ford Carrie P. ’97 & Jeffrey N. Francis ’96 Laura C. ’85 & David K. Fulton Carol A. ’85 & Patrick E. Gaas ’85 Nancy & Paul Frost Gardner ’66 Hans T. George ’91
Alfredo L. Gutierrez ’88 Tracy C. & Randall B. Hale ’85 Evelyn A ’84 & Stephen P. Harding ’84 Debra Fleming-Harper ’86 & John E. Harper ’82 Shane R. & Robert A. Hawkins ’87 Catherine W. ’85 & William C. Helmbrecht III Sandra M. Hernandez ’84 Sandy & Randy Hill ’83 Carrie B. & Timothy J. Hill ’89 Mary Ann & R. Duane Ireland Victoria & Edward Janousek Fern W. & Eli Jones, III ’82 Amy J. Hillman-Keim ’96 & Gerald D. Keim Thomas M. Kelly ’79 Charlene M. & Terry S. Key Barbara & Paul W. Kruse ’77 Maritza A. ’91 & Shawn W. Lafferty ’90
Margaret M. & Mark C. Gibson ’11 Catherine E. ’96 & Patrick A. Giffhorn ’98
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INDIV IDUAL CONTRIBUTOR S | 2019 Cynthia Hill-Landen & Michael P. Landen Brenda L. ’89 & A. Lance Langford Marian L. ’82 & Willie T. Langston, II ’81 Glynna D. ’80 & Robert D. Leiper Pamela M. & Larry L. Little ’73 Marsha Mayfield-Lockett & David K. Lockett ’76 Lynne L. ’85 & Allen L. Mabry ’82 M. Ann & Charles P. Manning ’82 Jennifer A. Marcontell Laurie W. & David S. Matthews Randi C. Mays-Knapp ’79 & Averyt S. Knapp, Jr. ’76 Jamie Duke McClain ’97 & Michael H. McClain ’93 Shara B. ’90 & Craig A. McClure Emily P. ’91 & David M. McCutcheon ’92 Kimberly S. ’88 & Phillip M. McDivitt ’87 Susan R. ’83 & Jeff McFarland Mary & Robert R. Messer, II ’79 Rhonda & Jeffrey A. Miller ’88 Ann Murillo Janet & J. Ray Murillo ’55 Elaine & Brian C. Murrell ’95 Patricia J. & L. C. "Chaz" Neely, Jr. ’62 John Newman, Jr. Sharee L. & David R. Norcom ’73 Kay & James P. O'Jibway ’71 Julianne K. & Robert Scott Osborn ’83 18 MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL
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Nancy & John C. Otto, Jr. ’70
Cynthia B. ’84 & Allan W. Taylor ’83
Wanda G. & Louis Paletta, II ’78
Christine D. & Mark D. Taylor ’83
Karen N. Pape ’80
Natalie & John R. Thomas
Merita S. ’86 & Stephen G. Parker ’88
Beth Clevenger Thompson ’86
Debra & Robert S. Penshorn ’89
Susan Lynn & Bradley H. Tidwell ’83
Stephanie R. ’91 &
Avery L. & Martin J. Walker ’74
John W. Phillips ’90 Lori K. & Brian K. Pinto ’93 Helaine & Gerald L. Ray ’54 Stephanie C. Reger ’92 & Mark Sullilvan Velda ’98 & Jeff Reina ’93
Marjorie L. & Robert L. Walters ’72 Whitney Turner-West ’02 & James W. West ’01 Elizabeth & Graham Weston ’86 Allison Whitaker ’96 & Don R. Whitaker ’96
Stacey S. & Curtis R. Rhine ’84
Wesley L. White ’84
Shannon L. ’86 &
Sue & David W. Williams ’79
Wayne Roberts, Jr. ’85 Misty A. ’92 & James O. Roeder Emiliano Roman Urcuyo ’02 Michael D. Rupe ’93 Megan A. ’98 & Jason M. Ryan Tricia & Kenneth E. Sayler, Jr. ’83 Cynthia Ann Hinze & Robert M. Scott ’78
Ali & Nelson Wood ’02 Susan D. ’89 & Anthony J. Wood ’90 Ali M. & Nelson K. Wood ’02 William D. Wood ’81 Shannon H. ’90 & Chris B. Work ’90 Lorraine & Edward D. Wulfe ’55 M. B. & Edna Zale Foundation
Erin & Walter Scott Sherman ’76 Debbie ’75 & Eric Siegmund ’75 Kristi & Brent D. Smith ’97 James M. Stark ’84 Karen & Scott D. Steffler ’74 Michelle R. ’88 & Richard T. Steudtner ’87 Debbie E. ’90 & Robert Blake Stuedtner ’91 Carrie E. ’98 & Jack D. E. Suh ’95 Lauri ’85 & Forrest “Gib” Surles ’84
Over 575 individuals donated less than $5,000 each.
PARTNER OF THE YEAR 2020 >
COMMON Core Values Sewell Automotive Recognized as 2020 Partner of the Year Sewell Automotive, a group of 16 Texas dealerships,
Marketing Council at Mays. “We began to understand
takes great pride in creating “Customers for Life.”
more about the retail business and the value of
The company carefully cultivates a culture marked
Texas Aggies as individual people and associates,”
by excellence, integrity, loyalty, leadership, respect,
Sewell said.
and selfless service–beliefs that are common with the Aggie Core Values.
Now Sewell representatives are regular guest speakers in Mays classes, serve on advisory boards,
That shared foundation has led Sewell to increasingly
and mentor numerous Aggies working on company
deepen the company’s involvement in Mays Business
internships. In 2015, Sewell also generously funded the
School over a 30-year period. “We’re fortunate to have
Sewell Scholars Program that offers financial support
built such a great partnership with Sewell Automotive,”
and opportunities to outstanding Mays students
said Eli Jones, Ph.D. ’82, Dean of Mays Business School.
interested in pursuing a sales career.
“They have been an integral part of our work over three
Throughout
the
30-year
partnership,
Sewell
decades through graciously sharing their resources.
Automotive has hired a total of 850 Aggies and currently
They also know the value that our students offer as
employs 250 Texas A&M graduates. Approximately
employees, so they actively recruit from Mays. That’s
one in five of Sewell’s sales, finance, and service
why it is such a great honor to announce Sewell’s
management associates and nearly one-third of the
selection as Mays 2020 Partner of the Year.”
company’s store managers are Aggies.
Our partnership began in 1990 when Leonard L.
“Aggies are real-world, and they don’t mind
Berry, Ph.D. (University Distinguished Professor of
working,” the long-time owner said. “You want to keep
Marketing), invited Carl Sewell – the company’s owner
coming back to Texas A&M because of the quality of
and a third-generation automotive dealer – to join the
the students, who are wonderful, hardworking, and honorable. They give you so much hope for the future. If the Aggies are in charge, the world is going to be a better place.” ◊
Explore Mays Partner of the Year: tx.ag/Sewell
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT >
CENTER FOR
Retailing Studies Retail Impact
Now more than ever, retailers must demonstrate
industry, building and maintaining relationships is
great value in a challenging economic environment.
critical,” Benedict said. “We want to be the hub that
Mays Center for Retailing Studies (CRS) is at the
brings the retailing industry together.” The third priority, encouraging research on retail,
epicenter of this dynamic market. Founded in 1983, CRS is expanding its reach
addresses the need to do studies that are meaningful
under director Scott Benedict, who brings 35 years
in both academic and retail communities. “We want
of experience working with top national retailers. “I
to leverage tremendously valuable faculty expertise
inherited something very unique and special,” he said.
to engage in research that is impactful not only from
During his first six months, Benedict led a strategic
a scholarly standpoint but also with a real return on
planning process that identified three priorities:
investment to the retail community,” Benedict said.
educating future retail industry leaders, developing
Benedict believes the role of retail has never
stronger networks, and conducting research. CRS
been more critical. “A number of stories about retail
is now inviting corporate partners to assist with the
companies
activation of these priorities.
highlighted the vital role that retail plays in getting food,
emerged
during
the
pandemic
that
The educational priority involves enhancing CRS’s
prescription drugs, and other necessities to consumers
curriculum to include courses on cutting-edge topics,
in a very challenging environment,” Benedict said. “The
such as retail strategy and digital merchandising.
retail market plays a key role in both business and
The
teaching
society as a whole. It touches everyone’s life. We want
modalities, including creating a “living” retail lab
to be at the forefront of the decisions that shape our
where Mays students can gain real-world, first-hand
retail economy worldwide through research, teaching,
retailing experience.
and lifelong learning.” ◊
center
will
also
explore
different
Benedict believes that because of CRS’s annual Retailing Summit, the center is perfectly positioned to expand its outreach to industry leaders, the center’s second priority. “When you have such a dynamic
Listen to Mays MasterCast: LeAnn Percivill '20 / Scott Benedict tx.ag/TAMURetail
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CORPOR ATE AND FOUNDATIONS | 2019 ADP, LLC
CBRE
Fluor Foundation
Aggie Real Estate Network
Mark A. Chapman Foundation
Gartner, Inc.
Altria Group, Incorporated
Charles Koch Foundation
General Motors LLC
American National Bank of Texas
Charles Schwab and Company, Inc.
GoDish.com, LLC
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Cheniere Energy Shared
Goosehead Insurance
Services, Inc.
AHS Management Company, Inc. Arnold Ventures Asset Risk Management, LLC AT&T Axis Group, LLC The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Barnes and Noble College Booksellers, LLC BDO USA, LLP Bechtel Corporation
Chevron Phillips Chemical Chevron CIMA Energy, LP The Cockrell Foundation Community Bank & Trust Community National Bank ConocoPhillips II Corinthians 9:7 Foundation The Jerry and Kay Cox Foundation Dallas Jewish Community
Bell Textron, Inc. BP
Foundation Dealer Computer Services, Incorporated
Bray International Inc. Brazos Valley Econimic Development Corp.
Dell Deloitte & Touche LLP
Broadway Bank
Deloitte Foundation
Broadway National Bank
Dillard's Incorporated
A. Eugene Brockman
EDF Trading North America, LLC
Charitable Trust Craig & Galen Brown Foundation William and Catherine Bryce Memorial Trust Buxton Company C.C. Creations Inc. Calpine Corporation Camden Property Trust Castleton Commodities Trading GP LLC Caterpillar Foundation
ENGIE Energy Marketing NA, Inc. ENGIE Resources, Inc. Enterprise Holdings Foundation EY EY Foundation Expeditors
Grant Thornton Foundation Grant Thornton, LLP Greystar Development, LLC The Guill Family Foundation H. Fund Halliburton Energy Services Halliburton Foundation H-E-B David B. Hendricks, II Foundation Hewlett Packard Enterprise High Tech Flooring and Design HighRadius Corporation Hotel Valencia Corporation Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Independent Bank Internal Audit Foundation Iscential, Inc. J. Campbell Murrell Fund Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C. JCPSSC, Inc. Keyence Corporation of America Kiewit Corporation Kinder Morgan, Incorporated
ExxonMobil Corporation ExxonMobil Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Florida Power & Light Company
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"...the money you so graciously give back to our school allows us financial freedom from hardship both now and in the future. Your generosity gives us the freedom to find passion and pursue excellence."
See the impact:
— Hannah Grubbs ’20
tx.ag/Banquet19
CORPOR ATE AND FOUNDATIONS | 2019
(cont .)
Koch Industries, Inc.
Phillips 66
Textron, Incorporated
Koch Supply & Trading, LP
Pioneer Corporate
The Research Valley Partnership
KPMG Foundation
Pioneer Natural Resources USA
Lennox International, Inc.
Popp Hutcheson, PLLC
Lockheed Martin
Protiviti, Inc.
Lowery Property Advisors, LLC
PwC
Lyondell Chemical Co.
Frank J. and Jean Raymond
Macy's / Bloomingdale's Mays Family Foundation Artie and Dorothy McFerrin Foundation McLane Company Incorporated Mercuria Energy Trading Inc. Alan & Jacqueline Mitchell Foundation The Mitsui USA Foundation Motiva Enterprises, LLC NRF Foundation NC3, LLC New York Life Nike Noble Energy, Incorporated North Dallas Bank & Trust Company Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas PC Pegasus Logistics Group PepsiCo 22 MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL
Foundation, Inc. Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Reynolds and Reynolds Company The Risk Management Association Ryder SAP Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. Sewell Automotive Shell Oil Company
Incorporated TIB The Independent Bankersbank, N.A. Total Gas and Power North America, Inc. Tres Aguilas Management, LLC Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC USA A Foundation Charitable Trust USG Energy Gas Producer Holdings, LLC Valero VeraBank Veritex Community Bank Walgreens Wells Fargo Foundation YourCause, LLC
The Signorelli Company Southwest Airlines Strategic Resource Management, Inc. Texas Instruments Foundation Texas Pioneer Foundation Texas Retailers Education Foundation
Nearly 150 corporations donated less than $5,000 each.
FACULT Y & S TAFF GIVING BACK Lead by Example: give.am/SupportMays
NATALIE Allen ’86
JAMES Benjamin
TARA Blasor ’06
PAUL Busch
SHANNON Deer ’03
MICHELLE Diaz ’05
CYDNEY Donnell ’81
RICHARD T. Dye ’85
RACHEL Flam
MICHAEL Harding ’90
MICHAEL Head
BRADFORD Hepfer
DUANE Ireland
ELI Jones ’82
JACQUELINE Knoop
RYAN Larkin ’13
DENNIS Lassila
RICHARD Lester ’03
MARTHA Loudder
MARY LEA McAnally
SEAN McGuire ’00
RAMONA Paetzold
THERESA Phinney ’81
CHRISTINE Potter
KOROK Ray
SUE Redman ’80
ADRIENNE Rhodes
SARAH Rice
JOHN Robinson
NATE Sharp
MICHAEL Shaub
DECHUN Wang
CONNIE Weaver
CHRISTOPHER Yust ’06
ASGHAR Zardkoohi BENEFACTOR 2020 23
NE W GIF T S | 2019 Jeannie ’99 & Conover H. Able III ’98
Amy J. Hillman-Keim ’96 & Gerald D. Keim
Accenture, LLP
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Aggieland Credit Union
Independent Bank
American National Bank of Texas
Victoria & Edward Janousek
Asset Risk Management, LLC
Randi C. Mays-Knapp ’79 & Averyt S. Knapp, Jr. ’76
Dee Ann ’95 & Carl Y. Baggett ’96 Rosalie R. & Clifton J. Bolner ’49 BP Corporation Maren G. ’01 & Gary J. Brauchle ’95 Bray International Broadway Bank A. Eugene Brockman Charitable Trust Craig & Galen Brown Foundation
Marian L. ’82 & Willie T. Langston, II ’81 Glynna D. ’80 & Robert D. Leiper Pamela M. & Larry L. Little ’73 Lynne L. ’85 & Allen L. Mabry ’82 Jennifer A. Marcontell Jamie Duke ’97 & Michael H. McClain ’93
Heather & James B. Brown ’97
Emily P. ’91 & David M. McCutcheon ’92
William and Catherine Bryce Memorial Trust
Kimberly S. ’88 & Phillip M. McDivitt ’87
Susan ’82 & Fred F. Caldwell ’82
Susan R. ’83 & Jeff McFarland
Michele R. ’92 & Clinton S. Carlin ’91
Janet & J. Ray Murillo ’55
Cheniere Energy Shared Services, Inc. Kay ’02 & Jerry Cox ’72 Lisa Huddleston ’85 & Peter H. Currie ’85 Jami L. & David B. Daniel ’89 Deloitte Foundation Cynthia R. ’92 & Damon E. Diamantaras ’92 Cydney Collier Donnell ’81 Lynn S. Ford Catherine E. ’96 & Patrick A. Giffhorn ’98
Lauri ’85 & Forrest “Gib” Surles ’84 TIB The Independent Bankersbank Susan Lynn & Bradley H. Tidwell ’83 Total Gas and Power North America, Inc. VeraBank Marjorie L. & Robert L. Walters ’72 Allison Whitaker ’96 & Don R. Whitaker ’96 Sandra & Wesley L. White ’84 Susan D. ’89 & Anthony J. Wood ’90 Shannon H. ’90 & Chris B. Work ’90 M. B. & Edna Zale Foundation
North Dallas Bank & Trust Company
Make your mark:
Kay & James P. O'Jibway ’71
give.am/SupportMays
Julianne K. & Robert Scott Osborn ’83 Nancy & John C. Otto Jr. ’70 Helaine & Gerald L. Ray ’54 Frank J. and Jean Raymond Foundation, Inc. The Risk Management Association Michael D. Rupe ’93 Kenneth A. Scagg ’92
The Guill Family Foundation
Deborah S. ’75 & Eric D. Siegmund ’75
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Carrie E. ’98 & Jack D. Suh ’97
Sharee L. & David R. Norcom ’73
Cynthia Ann Hinze & Robert M. Scott ’78
Carrie B. & Timothy Joseph Hill ’89
Strategic Resource Management
Patricia J. & L.C. "Chaz" Neely ’62
Carmen M. ’93 & Jeffrey T. Goodwin ’92
Shane R. & Robert A. Hawkins ’87
Karen & Scott D. Steffler ’74
James M. Stark ’84
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PL ANNED GIF T S Planned gifts are after-lifetime or dual-benefit gifts that provide future support to Mays Business School.
Judy & Robert H. Allen ’59
Melissa W. & John L. Kauth ’77
Kathleen N. & R. Scott Amann ’78
Fay Keene
Bret C. Baccus ’89
Cynthia K. & Douglas Kennedy ’69
Amy M. ’91 & Robert D. Bacon ’91
Denise A. & Kriss A. Kirchhoff ’78
Sandra L. & Ronnie W. Barclay ’68
Cathie & Dennis Klockentager
Derrith & Robert D. Boudurant ’80
Betty & Paul J. Leming, Jr. ’52
Ursula P. Schorn ’80 & Richard Anderson
Leslie & David L. Bradshaw ’76
Frances B. ’80 & Durwood Lewis ’60
Deborah S. ’75 & Eric D. Siegmund ’75
Cindy & Thomas R. Locke ’74
Leticia L. ’88 & John B. Spicer ’83
M. Ann & Charles P. Manning ’82
James M. Stark ’84
Anna G. ’85 & Glenn E. Maples ’82
Karen & Scott D. Steffler ’74
Charlene T. & Harry D. Cain ’50
Cindy Kelley-Marshall ’82 & Mark R. Marshall ’81
Debbie E. ’90 & Robert Blake Steudtner ’91
Demi N. & John R. Carmichael, III ’73
Theresa S. ’87 & David C. Martin ’86
Amy W. ’83 & James R. Stolarski ’83
Sue C. & Bill P. Cicherski ’54
Patricia & J. Laurence Martin ’58
Dianne & A. Benton Cocanougher
Nancy L. ’73 & Jack W. Matz, Jr. ’71
Kay A. ’02 & Jerry S. Cox ’72
Debora & John M. McNair ’76
James Cranny Residuary Trust
Richard D. Metters
Joseph V. Davidson, Jr. ’52
Lois A. & John A. Mobley ’51
Cydney Collier Donnell ’81
David L. Moore ’72
Sandra & P.G. Buck Eckels ’52
Cheryl A. & Frank M. Muller, Jr. ’65
Andrew T. Ellwood ’04
Patricia J. & Michael A. Murillo ’62
David C. Fleig ’78
Patricia J. & L.C. "Chaz" Neely ’62
Gina L. & The Honorable William H. Flores ’76
Susan J. & Jon R. New ’78
Nancy E. ’90 & Mark S. Browning ’88 Mary Bryant-Burch ’80 & Henry W. Burch, III Richard J. Cahill, III ’84
Shane M. Frazier ’98 Sylvia & G.W. Glezen, Jr. ’56
Sharee L. & David R. Norcom ’73 Keith L. Nowak ’92
Susan M. Gulig ’81
Susan M. ’74 & Willilam R. Ouren ’74
Tracy D. ’95 & David Hackenbruch
Peggy T. & Robert I. Pender, ’56
Patricia C. & Ray R. Hannigan ’61
Florence Carter & M. Bookman Peters ’59
Marilyn & Larry A. Harman ’62 Stephanie A. ’96 & G. Scott Harris ’95 Catherine M. & Robert Scott Harris ’61
Shannon L. ’86 & Wayne Roberts, Jr. ’85 Wanda Elizabeth Carney & John A. Rodgers, Jr. ’68 Gerald E. Ryan ’59
Lauri ’85 & Forrest “Gib” Surles ’84 Christine D. & Mark D. Taylor ’83 Rebecca & Neal T. Thompson ’66 Lynn & Robert W. Vacek ’71 Avery L. & Martin J. Walker ’74 Toni & Ralph E. Wallilngford ’53 Merri O. & Fred G. Walsh ’74 Jane & Boyd K. Watson, III ’65 Absalom T. Webber, Jr. ’49 Elizabeth & James R. Whatley ’47 Brenda Garrison ’86 & Jim White Hattie & Edwin P. Whitson ’45 Sandra D. ’86 & Michael R. Wilkinson ’86 Lorraine & Edward D. Wulfe ’55
Kristi D. ’95 & Thomas W. Pool ’96 Kenneth E. Randolph ’78 Perry D. Reed ’76
Julia G. & Thomas B. Harris, IV ’80
Rhonda K. Reger ’79 & Jeffrey P. Piland
Carrie & Howard W. Horne ’47
Velda C. ’98 & Jeffrey C. Reina ’93
Cheryl Burke-Jarvis ’85 & John C. Jarvis ’86
Robert A. Rinn ’75
Explore the Heritage Society Mays celebration: tx.ag/Heritage
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BUSINESS EDUC ATION COMPLE X
MAYS
26 MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL
NE W DE V ELOPMENT AC TI V IT Y
VA LUES BY ENDOWMENT T Y PE Book Value Faculty Chairs
New commitments (ENDOWED) Total cash gifts (NON-ENDOWED) Total
$19,393,688 $2,839,267 $22,232,955
2017 New commitments (ENDOWED)
$14,843,020
Total cash gifts (NON-ENDOWED)
$33,958,658
Total
$48,801,678
$35,784,458
$48,801,798
25.40%
16,276,794
25,968,280
13.52%
Faculty Fellowships
3,611,595
5,249,566
2.73%
Graduate Fellowships
3,049,692
4,140,316
2.15%
Scholarships
29,608,947
35,206,036
18.32%
General
57,906,616
72,762,975
37.87%
$146,238,102
$192,128,971
100.00%
Faculty Professorships
2016
Market Value
TOTALS
ENDOWMENT M A RK E T VA LUES $192.1
$200
2018 New commitments (ENDOWED) Total cash gifts (NON-ENDOWED) Total
$27,264,336
$164.2 $160 $134.1 $134.0
$6,188,056 $33,452,392
$12,738,016
Total cash gifts (NON-ENDOWED)
$12,559,323
Total
$25,297,339
$138.2
$124.1 $120 $97.3
2019 New commitments (ENDOWED)
$170.9
$101.0 $98.5
$93.6
$108.5
$82.2 $80
$40
$0
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Connect with Mays Development Team: 979.862.7247 Explore the complex: tx.ag/MaysBEC
Stephen Cisneros ’05
Jordan Buys ’12
Cassie Bell ’15
Damara Lotten
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