Benefactor 2020 | Partners in Strategic Philanthropy

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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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FACULTY & STAFF GIVING BACK

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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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would not be possible without the gracious help of generous Benefactors.

By investing in our vision and mission at Mays, you are making a difference while being role models to the next generation.

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channel of choice. Please enjoy reading about the individuals represented in this publication who represent the values, beliefs, and impact of so many of you.

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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

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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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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

(cont .)

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

24 MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL

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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2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Connect with Mays Development Team: 979.862.7247 Explore the complex: tx.ag/MaysBEC

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Jordan Buys ’12

Cassie Bell ’15

Damara Lotten

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