2014 Donor Recognition & Scholarship/Fellowship Banquet by Texas A&M University

2014 DONOR RECOGNITION & SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP BANQUET

Thursday, October 16, 2014 Pebble Creek Country Club, 4500 Pebble Creek Parkway, College Station, Texas 77845

2014 Donor Recognition & Scholarship/ Fellowship Banquet presented by

Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University

Social Time Welcome T. Jacobs Dinner Opening Remarks and Donor Recognition A. Polycarpou Outstanding Achievement Awards T. Jacobs & A. Polycarpou Scholarship Awards Presentation T. Jacobs Fellowship Awards Presentation D. McAdams Closing Remarks T. Jacobs

INDEX Letter from the Department Head

Newly Established Endowments

Outstanding Achievement Awards

Endowed Scholarships

Non-Endowed Scholarships

Endowed Fellowships

Non-Endowed Fellowshipsw

LETTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT HEAD It gives me great pleasure to be in the midst of some of the brightest students in our department, and the wonderful people who are backing the progress of these students through their donations. Tonight our students get a chance to meet the people who are making a difference in their lives, and our donors get to witness in person, the lives they are influencing. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, we strive to provide the highest quality education for our students, keeping our curriculum up-to-date with the latest technology and innovations in the field. It is largely through gifts from our donors that we are able to maintain the highest standards of educational experience for our students, and prepare them for careers through which they in turn can contribute to society. We are blessed to have very generous donors, many of whom are graduates from this department. You are building a legacy that will provide continuing advancements and improvements for the department, allowing us to continue to strive toward our goal of being the greatest mechanical engineering program in the country. Your donations not only push the borders of scientific research, but also help talented and bright young students earn an education, without incurring student debts. Our students are our future, and if these students with us tonight are any indication, it is a bright one indeed. Tonight is a celebration of the outstanding achievements of our students, a celebration of the generosity of our donors and their loyalty to their alma mater, a celebration of the joy of giving, and the celebration of the hope for a better tomorrow. I thank our donors deeply from the bottom of my heart for their contributions to the department. To our students present here, continue on the path you are on, never stop the perseverance to excel. We will see great things from you! Thank you, and Gig â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em. Sincerely,

Andreas A. Polycarpou Department Head

NEWLY ESTABLISHED ENDOWMENTS

Pamela B. and David E. Beers ’66 Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Gussie and Horace P. Dansby ’32 Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering Brenda and Jerry Gray ’62 Fellowship Pioneer Natural Resources Company Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering Nameer A. and Cartha Siddiqui ’94 Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering Vivian and Arthur M. Smith Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Professor Edwin S. Holdredge Award The Professor Edwin S. Holdredge Award was established by Mr. J. Mike Walker â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66 and his wife Donna in 2003 in honor of Professor Edwin S. Holdredge. The award is presented to senior students in mechanical engineering who have scored the highest GPAs in their class. Dr. Holdredge began his career at Texas A&M in 1939 and retired in 1980 as Professor Emeritus of mechanical engineering. He was a gifted teacher and chaired forty master of science and doctor of philosophy committees. Dr. Holdredge was awarded a Distinguished Achievement Award in 1962. Recipients: Timothy Kroeger Tim is a senior from Flower Mound, Texas, graduating in May of 2015. He is active in Dr. Timothy Jacobsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advanced Engine Research Lab on campus, where he works on projects related to advanced combustion modes and the improvement of emissions and efficiency. He plans to attend graduate school next fall to continue engine research and master more facets of mechanical engineering. In addition to research in the mechanical engineering department, he has completed a minor in German, and enjoyed an outstanding study abroad experience in Bonn, traveling throughout western, southern, and eastern Germany. He also completed the Business Management Certificate for Engineers at the Mays Business School through an intensive program at the end of one summer, which offered exposure to the fields of study he would encounter in an MBA program. He loves music, and actively participates in the University Student Orchestra. Jack Reid Jack is a senior from Austin, Texas, pursuing a mechanical engineering and philosophy dual degree. He is working on a minor in mathematics as well. After the final year of his undergraduate career he intends to pursue a graduate degree in design method. His extracurricular activities at Texas A&M have included serving as a local project lead for Engineers Without Borders, and is a member of the Invisible Jungle team. He became involved in research during the spring of his freshman

year, studying two-phase flow for the nuclear engineering department. In his sophomore year he was part of an interdisciplinary AggiE-Challenge team, that worked on modeling and predicting human arm movement based on electrical nerve signals. His most recent research work has been in the Plasma Engineering and Diagnostics Laboratory under Dr. David Staack’s guidance, where he has worked on minimizing tactile pain due to non thermal argon plasmas and developing and testing a plasma-based bioaerosal sterilizer. He recently returned from studying abroad in Qatar and Spain. Michael Ripperger Michael Ripperger is a senior mechanical engineering major, class of 2014, from Amarillo, Texas. Michael is actively involved in several student organizations on and off campus, including Big Event, St. Mary’s Catholic Center, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society. He has gained significant professional experience through four internships and a co-op with Xcel Energy, Toshiba International Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Tesla Motors. From these work experiences and coursework at Texas A&M, Michael has developed an interest in dynamics, structural component and system design, and robotics. He plans to pursue a career in the automotive and aerospace industries after graduation in December. He plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering or business administration in the future. Brian Walther Brian is a senior in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics, and will graduate in May 2015. Born and raised in Sugar Land, Texas by two Texas A&M alumni, Brian Walther is a dedicated Aggie. He is passionate about science and math. His favorite classes are those which involve hands-on design projects, where he can be creative and explore new ideas. He is a natural problem solver and enjoys the challenges faced every day in his classes. After graduation he will begin his career as a mechanical engineer at Schlumberger, where he will design and test new components and systems to be used in downhole applications. His extra curricular activities include attending Bible study with Campus Crusade for Christ, participating in sports, and playing guitar. He will marry his fiancé, Lisa, in June 2015.

K.R. Ramamani Undergraduate Thesis Award The K.R. Ramamani Undergraduate Thesis Award was established in 2004 by professor K. R. Rajagopal, a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The award honors his father and will provide assistance to a mechanical engineering student entering their senior year in the honors program and plans to complete an undergraduate honors thesis during their senior year at Texas A&M. Recipient: Jack Reid

Vandiver L. Childs III, Captain USAF, Memorial Scholarship Award The Vandiver L. Childs III, Captain USAF, Memorial Scholarship Award was endowed by Dr. Dara Childs and his wife, Susan, in memory of his brother who died during the Vietnam War. Each yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipient will be the junior student making the top grade in the course MEEN 363, Dynamics and Vibrations. Dr. Childs holds the Leland T. Jordan Chair and has been director of the internationally acclaimed Turbomachinery Laboratory for over 25 years. Recipient: Timothy Kroeger

Simmang, Thompson, and Caddess Awards The Simmang, Thompson and Caddess awards are undergraduate awards, established in 1976 in honor of professors Clifford M. Simmang, J. George H. Thompson, and J. Harvey Caddess, to recognize their years of service to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M. Each award recognizes a student who has excelled in the discipline area indicated. The award includes a financial stipend, a certificate, and a plaque bearing the student’s name and the title of the award. Considerations for presenting the award include strong academic performance in courses pertinent to discipline, active participation in appropriate technical or honor society, and contribution to their discipline by means of industrial employment or research participation.

Clifford M. Simmang Award in Thermal Science Recipient: Andre J. Nel Andre graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in computer science in the spring of 2014, and is currently pursuing Master’s of engineering in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M. He has spent the last two summers interning in the petroleum industry in South Texas and Alaska. His goal is to finish his education and secure a position in a company where he would use the skills he has learned in school to solve problems. He is currently a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is influenced by Boy Scouts of America, and helps young scouts on their path to Eagle.

J. George H. Thompson Award in Machine Design Recipient: John Mayo John graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M in May 2014 . John was active in Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, the Texas A&M Sounding Rocket Team, and Formula SAE. On the Formula SAE team, John served as project manager, tying all of the acquired knowledge through class together and learning many new management skills to lead to the team to a 2nd place win at the Lincoln competition. This fall, John started at MIT to pursue a master of science in mechanical engineering with

research in the Biomimetic Robotics Lab. He aims to improve the capabilities of robotic system mobility for the ultimate goal of progressing space exploration through robotics. He believes continued innovation with space systems will progress technology and knowledge for the improvement of all lives on Earth. He would like to work at SpaceX in the future.

J. Harvey Caddess Award in Materials Science Recipient: Andrea Abeln Andrea graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering in May 2014. Throughout her four years in school she served as a tour guide for the department, as well as being a teaching assistant for MEEN 381. She held leadership positions in the Student Engineersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Council, Leaders in Freshman Engineering, and the Terry Foundation Student Organization. In addition, she founded Freshmen Reaching Excellence in Engineering. She completed two internships with BP, working in both subsea engineering and wind energy. Presently she works full-time as a Project Coordinator in Berwick, Louisiana for OneSubsea, a Cameron and Schlumberger company. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys running half marathons, playing soccer, baking, and visiting old friends in College Station. In the future, she hopes to pursue an MBA from Texas A&M and become a certified Project Manager.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Gladys & William Allison ’44 Scholarship The Gladys M. and William D. Allison ’44 Scholarship was established by the Allisons in 2006. Mr. Allison earned a mechanical engineering degree from Texas A&M in 1944 after military service in World War II. He started his career with Humble Oil and retired from Exxon USA in 1986 after a distinguished 39-year career. Recipients: Madison Alsup Vada Dillawn Jonathan Fitzgerald

Alyssa Rinehart William Whitten Michelle Wise

Ellen Geis

Leping Yu

William T. Asbill ’66 Memorial Scholarship The William T. Asbill ’66 Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Joe Fowler, along with family and friends. The scholarship is in memory of William T. Asbill, director and senior vice president of Stress Engineering Services Inc. and Fowler’s business partner. Mr. Asbill graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M in 1966. Asbill passed away in October 2011. Recipients: Minhtuan Nguyen

Brian Ramirez

Edmond I. Bailey ’61 Memorial Scholarship The Edmond I. Bailey ’61 Memorial Scholarship was established by Stress Engineering Services Inc. in honor of Edmond I. Bailey, who passed away in 2003. Bailey was the principal of Stress Engineering Services in Houston and graduated with his Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M. Recipients: Caroline Day

Marshall Robert

Alison J. Berry ’76 Scholarship The Alison J. Berry ’76 Scholarship was endowed by Eben W. Berry, Jr.’43 in 2005. Eben Berry earned a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M in mechanical engineering in 1943. During World War II, he was stationed in Europe with the Combat Engineers and retired as a captain. Mr. Berry spent 35 years working for Humble Oil and retired in 1982. He endowed this scholarship in honor of his daughter, Alison Berry, Texas A&M class of 1976. Ms. Berry earned a Bachelor’s degree in zoology and a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch. She is now in private practice in San Antonio, TX. Recipients: Evelyn Brower

Dominic Jarecki

Henry J. Bettencourt ’49 Scholarship The Henry J. Bettencourt ‘49 Scholarship was established by Dorothy F. Bettencourt, Mark H. Bettencourt ‘79 and Paul D. Bettencourt ‘80 in recognition of Henry J. Bettencourt ‘49. Recipeint: Christopher Obermier

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Broussard ’44 Scholarship The Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Broussard ’44 Scholarship was established by Mr. Douglas Broussard ’44. Mr. Broussard retired from Shell Oil Company in 1989, after a 41 - year career as Project Manager for Marine Pipelines. He managed Shell’s pioneering efforts in deep water pipelines and was the Project Manager of the Flags Gasline Project, the longest, largest and deepest offshore pipeline in the North Sea in 1976. Mr. Broussard is a member of the Mechanical Engineering Academy of Distinguished Graduates. Recipients: Zachary Kohn Tyler Marr Jared Marshall

Kenneth Ogbonnaya Timothy Paulsen Rong Xu

Clayton T. Burger ’00 Scholarship The Clayton T. Burger ’00 Scholarship was established to help mechanical engineering transfer students who participate in varsity or intramural athletics or a student organization associated with athletics. Burger graduated in 2000 and began working for ExxonMobil. In 2003, Burger hit a golf ball 402 yards to win $80,000 in the “Longest Drive” contest. Mr. Burger has endowed this scholarship with a portion of his winnings. His gift was matched by ExxonMobil. Recipients: Brendan Foster

Shawn Phillips

Lou & C.C. Burton ’42 Scholarship Lou and C.C. Burton ‘42 established the Lou & C.C. Burton ‘42 Scholarship Fund in mechanical engineering. The endowment will provide one or more scholarships to full-time juniors or seniors in good standing, pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Recipients: Sima Ahmadizadyekta Jeffrey Brown Troy Carreon Deepak Dhankani Jordan Fisher Jacob Friedrich Carlos Garza Troy Guichard Utsav Shiwakoti Abram Gutierrez John Harvey Eric Ho Jeremy Horton Michael Jablonowski Jared Lee Saray Martinez Andrew Morris

Victoria Nguyen Aaron Nitcher Rebecca Novak Patrick Odenborg Richard Padilla Emma Partridge Holly Petrie Felipe Reyes Miftajov Elissa Richard Matthew Riley Jake Robinson Joel Sam Steven Shepherd Keegan Smith Hunter Strickland Kevin Swinney Caitlyn Talbert

Recipients: Shiva Thapa Manjil Thapa Magar Cameron Villarreal Hector Villegas Giancarlo Vitale Heider Jody Vu

Clint Weaver Kyong Windle Peter Wong James Young Javier Zapata

Aaron Cohen ’52 Engineering Scholarship Fund The Aaron Cohen ’52 Engineering Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 for Dr. Aaron Cohen by his wife and children in honor of his 60th birthday. Cohen had a long and reputable career at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), until retiring in 1993. He then joined the Texas A&M engineering faculty and was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor. Dr. Cohen passed away in February of 2010. Recipeints: Taylor Sanderson

Zachary Vaughn

Jeanette & Robert B. Conn ’51 Scholarship The Jeanette & Robert B. Conn ’51 Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conn in 2007. Mr. Conn graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1951. While a student at Texas A&M, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and B-Seniors Corps Outift. Mr. Conn is the retired vice president of A.J. Monier & Co. in San Antonio and is one of the class agents for the Class of 1951 of the San Antonio A&M Club. The Conns are 33-year members of the Century Club and are active with Aggie Hostel and the Traveling Aggies. Recipient: Jesse O’Connor

Don P. Dixon ’57 & Sons Scholarship The Don P. Dixon ’57 & Sons Scholarship was established in 2006 by Don Dixon and his sons David Dixon ’89 and Douglas Dixon ’92. Mr. Dixon graduated from Texas A&M in 1959 with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. This scholarship will be awarded to students who are graduates of a private school, parochial school or home school, and have demonstrated leadership in high school through participation

in organizations or activities such as 4-H, FCA, FFA, Scouts, JROTC, or athletics. Recipients: Andrew Kostrzewa

Vanessa Martinez

Billie G. Earnheart ’43 Memorial Scholarship The Billie G. Earnheart ’43 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1981 by Mrs. Nan Earnheart in memory of Mr. Billie Earnheart. Mr. Earnheart graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1943. After graduation, he worked with Monsanto Chemical in Texas City and then at the Corporate Engineering department as Engineering Manager for Mechanical & Materials Technology in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Earnheart spent his lifetime teaching the values he learned at Texas A&M until he passed away at his home in 1981. Recipients: Kenny Chour

Jacob Shaw

Diane P. & Thomas E. Fisher ’66 Scholarship The Diane P. & Thomas E. Fisher ’66 Scholarship was established by the Fishers in 2002. After Mr. Thomas Fisher graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1966, he spent 34 years with Unocal Corporation until his retirement in 2004. Mr. Fisher played an important role in establishing one of Asia’s first natural gas industries in Thailand. His work contributed to the expansion of natural gas and electric industries throughout southern Asia. The Fishers are currently members of the President’s Endowed Scholarship Foundation at Texas A&M. Recipients: Alexander Demblon

Zhuoran Xiao

Morris E. Foster ’65 Scholarship The Morris E. Foster ’65 Scholarship was established in 1993 by Mr. Foster. A mechanical engineering graduate of Texas A&M, Mr. Foster was formerly president of ExxonMobil Production Company. He is a member of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni in the department of mechanical engineering, and a former member of the Engineering Advisory Council, and a member of the Texas A&M Board of Regents.

Recipients: Sherif El Moghazi

Irina Popova

Marie & James H. Galloway, Jr. ’29 Scholarship The Marie & James H. Galloway Jr. ’29 Scholarship was established in 2005 by Marie Galloway. Galloway received a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1929. He joined Humble Oil and Refining Co. in 1930 as a Petroleum Engineer and advanced to Vice President and Director in 1967. Galloway implemented many revolutionary innovations which are common practice in the petroleum industry today. Recipient: Michael New

Bobbie & Louis Gee ’44 Endowed Scholarship The Bobbie & Louis Gee’44 Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996 by Mr. Louis S. Gee. Mr. Gee graduated from Texas A&M in 1948 with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and went on to become the co-founder and CEO of Tippett & Gee Inc., a consulting engineering firm in Abilene, Texas. Recipients: Michael Moellering

Zane Rudd

Mary Ann & Gordon Gibson ’55 Scholarship The Mary Ann & Gordon Gibson ’55 Scholarship was established in 2003 by Mr. and Mrs. Gibson. Mr. Gibson graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in mechanical engineering and received his master’s in mechanical engineering from Southern Methodist University. He began his career with Lockheed Martin where he held numerous technical and management positions, and is presently the Director of Configuration Development at their Fort Worth Division. Recipients: Jesse Anderson

Erin Barre

Jennifer ’93 & Scott ’93 Gill Scholarship The Jennifer ’93 & Scott ’93 Gill Scholarship is a new scholarship endowed by the Gills in August of 2013. Scott J. Gill and his wife Jennifer graduated from Texas A&M in 1993. Mr. Gill is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Milestone AV Technologies Inc., since September 2007 and CSAV Inc., since May 2005 respectively. This scholarship is awarded to female students in the department of mechanical engineering. Recipient: Kelsey Fieseler

Daniela Ocada

Eva C. & Ernst H. Gras ’44 Memorial Scholarship The Eva C. & Ernst H. Gras ’44 Memorial Scholarship was endowed by Ernst Gras. During his time at Texas A&M, Mr. Gras was a member of the Corps of Cadets and the Fighting Texas Aggie Band. He served in the U.S. Army as an officer in the Field Artillery and Corps of Engineers in the European Theater of Operations during the Battle of the Bulge. In 1997, Mr. Gras retired from Halliburton Oil Well Services after 50 years and passed away in 1999. Recipients: Christian DeBuys Francisco Falcon Richard Green Jessica McMenis Anthony Hresko Matthew Martinez Mitchell Matthews

Manusha Karki Tanner Kirk Samuel Konopczynski Blake Leiker Victor Leon James McCabe Clare McDougall

Melanie Stiborik Graves ’77 and James R. Graves Jr. ’77 Scholarship The Melanie Stiborik Graves ’77 and James R. Graves Jr. ’77 Scholarship was endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Graves in 2013. Mr. Graves graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1977. His wife, Melanie, graduated in the same year with a Bachelor’s degree in management. After graduating, Mr. Graves went to work for I. A. Naman and Associates as a consulting engineer until he came into his family’s mechanical contracting business, Graves Mechanical, where he serves as president.

Recipient: Juan Almendarez

A.W. Guill ’41 Endowed Scholarship The A.W. Guill ’41 Endowed Scholarship was endowed by Mrs. Ursula M. Guill in 1994 in honor of her husband. Mr. Guill graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1947. After graduation, Mr. Guill worked for numerous companies and lived in Texas, England, and Scotland with his wife before finally settling in New Canaan, CT, where he founded Guillco, Inc. and served as the company’s president until his retirement. Mrs. Ursula Guill earned her degree in zoology and chemistry from the University of Texas in 1941. Her extensive volunteering included the Red Cross Bloodmobile, Meals on Wheels, the Republican Club, and the American Association of University Women Scholarship Committee. Recipients: James Allen Timothy Austin

Chauncer Baughman

Janice & William Hanna ’58 Scholarship The Janice & William Hanna ’58 Scholarship was endowed by the Hannas in 1994. After graduating from Texas A&M in 1958 with a degree in civil engineering, Bill Hanna began his career with Sunray DX Oil before joining Koch Industries. In 1987, Mr. Hanna became president and chief operating officer of Koch and served as vice chairman from 1999 until his retirement in 2001. He has been a member of the Engineering Advisory Council at Texas A&M since 1990 and has been honored as an Outstanding Engineering Alumnus. The Hannas are supporters of The 12th Man Foundation, Century Club members and members of the A&M Legacy Society. Recipients: Juan Bastardo Josiah Bezet Kevin Minzenmayer

Patricio Ramirez-Alanis Hayley Young

William M. Hays Jr. ’64 Scholarship The Williams M. Hays Jr. ’64 Scholarship was endowed by Marmon Mok Architectural Firm in 2005 following the passing away of Mr. William Hays. Mr. Hays graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1964. While at Texas A&M, he served as first sergeant and commanding officer of Squadron Eight of the Corps of Cadets. Mr. Hays joined the Marmon Mok Architectural Firm in 1971, leading the mechanical engineering department, and was named a partner in 1976. Mr. Hays continued his involvement with Texas A&M by serving on the Chancellor’s Advisory Council and the Department’s Advisory Council. Hays was named a Distinguished Alumni of Texas A&M and Engineer Emeritus for Texas A&M Tau Beta Pi. Recipient: Michael Pieprzica

Tim Kerlee, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship The Tim Kerlee Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 by Tim and Janice Kerlee in honor of bonfire victim Timothy Doran Kerlee, Jr. This endowed scholarship is awarded to recipients holding freshman classification and who demonstrate good leadership skills. Recipients: Mitchell Carson

Connor Fear

John A. Langston ’12 Scholarship The John A. Langston ’12 Scholarship Fund was created in 2003 with proceeds received from the estate of Charlotte Ann Collins Johnson in honor of her uncle, John A. Langston. Mr. Langston graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in agriculture in 1912. He is survived by his son, John, who also graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1961. Recipients: Santiago Becerra

Lauren Koll

John Feistner Justin Feldt

Alberto Lopez Joshua Mosqueda

Recipients: Marcelo Gonzales Keith Gronewoller Kristian Hernandez Keaton Hruzek Quoc Huynh

Ryan Rickerson Ashley Skinner Christopher Tang Trey Torno

Frank M. ’21 & Wilton H. Leverett Scholarship Recipients: Hyeongtae Lee Daniel Maldonado Sebastian Olivera

Herbey Ramirez Shady Saleh Joseph Walker

Betty & Jesse Luce ’56 Scholarship The Betty & Jesse Luce ’56 Scholarship was endowed in 2003 by Mr. and Mrs. Luce. Mr. Luce joined Texas A&M after serving for four years in the Air Force in the Korean war. He graduated in 1956 from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for several companies after graduation, and spent thirty years with the Mobile Oil Company as a project engineer until his retirement in 1994. He now resides in Beaumont, Texas, with his wife. Recipient: Jarrett Battistini

Gary W. Markham ’71 Scholarship The Gary W. Markham ’71 Scholarship was established by Mr. Gary Markham in 2001 and is available to students who graduate from a high school in Motley County, Texas. Mr. Markham graduated from Texas A&M in 1971 with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering . He worked for several production companies before joining Rimkus Consulting Group in 1986, where he served as a principal owner, director and chief operating officer. Mr. Markham was able to attend Texas A&M with the help of financial assistance and he wants to help other students from Motley County to have the same opportunity.

Recipient: Matthew Myers

Elizabeth & Raymond Marlow ’53 Endowed Scholarship The Elizabeth & Raymond Marlow ’53 Endowed Scholarship was established by the Marlows in 2005. Mr. Marlow graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M in 1953. After graduation, Mr. Marlow worked at Texas Instruments. In 1973, he established Marlow Industries in Dallas to serve thermo-electric needs of the defense sector. Under his leadership, the organization claimed more than 50 percent of the worldwide market share and led President George H.W. Bush to name Marlow Industries a 1991 recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. At Texas A&M, Mr. Marlow was awarded the Dwight Look College Outstanding Alumni Award by the College of Engineering. Mr. Marlow is also a Member of Distinguished Graduates of the mechanical engineering department and has served on the Industry Advisory Council for the department. He passed away in October 2013. Recipients: Jean-Claude Faa

Coleman Fincher

Mildred and Charles Mast ’51 Scholarship The Mildred and Charles Mast ’51 Scholarship was established in 2011. Mr. Mast graduated from Texas A&M University in 1951 with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He joined Amoco Pipeline Company following graduation, and went on to become the president of the company in 1986. He was inducted into the Texas A&M Mechanical Engineering Academy of Distinguished Graduates, and has also served on the Department’s Industrial Advisory Council. Recipients: Augustus Ellis

Ian deVlaming

Eddie & Joe Mattei ’53 Scholarship Joe B. Mattei ‘53 received his Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1953. During his time at Texas A&M, he was a Ross Volunteer, served as Deputy Corps Commander of the Corps of Cadets, was a member of the Student Senate, and was Senior Class President. Upon graduation, he served as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Mr. Mattei

worked for 39 years with Exxon Corp. in key engineering, advisory and management positions. Mr. Mattei currently serves as President of EEM Enterprises, Inc. and Vice President of Carter Financial Management. Recipient: Ellen Tendall

William Bryan McDaniel ’47 & Frances Thomas McDaniel Memorial Scholarship The William Bryan McDaniel ’47 & Frances Thomas McDaniel Memorial Scholarship was established by siblings Bryan, John and Kay McDaniel in honor of their parents. Mr. McDaniel ’47, graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering and mechanical engineering. The couple lived in Shreveport, La., and were long standing century club members of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students. Recipient: Mason McMillan

Joe C. Merritt ’63 Endowed Scholarship The Joe C. Merritt Scholarship was established in 1995, and was raised in 2003 by Carolyn and Joe Merritt. Mr. Merritt served as the president and owner of Dixie Iron Works, Inc. He previously held engineering and management positions with Cooper Bessemer Company in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Merritt served his alma mater as president of the Brush Country A&M Club and vice president on The Association of Former Students Board. Recipients: Aalap Ashtamkar Hieu Huu Ha Benjamin Hill

Joshua Lockhart John Theiss Michael Tinning

Edward R. Mrozik Scholarship The Edward R. Mrozik Scholarship was established by Isabelle Mrozik Kitch and Kenneth Kitch in 1981, in memory of their brother, Edward Mrozik. Recipient: Eric Blosser

Ginny & Emmitt J. Nelson ’51 Scholarship The Ginny & Emmitt J. Nelson ’51 Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson in 2007. Mr. Nelson graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1952. Nelson retired from Shell Oil Company after a career of over 30 years. With Shell he held a variety of management positions in operations, engineering, design, construction and maintenance of petrochemical facilities. Nelson is now president of Nelson Consulting, Inc., a safety consulting firm specializing in the Zero Injury Concept in eliminating worker injury. Recipient: Zachary Branigan

Thomas Christopher O’Leary ’12 Memorial Scholarship The Thomas Christopher O’ Leary ’12 Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009 by Mr. Fred Walsh ’74 and Mrs. Merri O’Leary Walsh, in memory of their son, Thomas O’Leary, who passed away October 26th, 2008. He was a graduate of Whitehouse High School and was a current student in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M. Recipient: Isabel Caldwell

Janet & Thomas Paul ’62 Scholarship The Janet & Thomas Paul ’62 Scholarship was established by Mr. Thomas Paul in 2010. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1962 and serving for two years as a U.S. Army officer, he went to work for Boeing Aircraft Company. In 1966, he joined General Electric and after 31 years, retired as the company’s vice president. Mr. Paul has served on the Mechanical Engineering Development and Advisory Council and the Dwight Look College of Engineering External Advisory and Development Council. This scholarship is awarded each year to a mechanical engineering student who is a member of the Corps of Cadets. Recipients: Travis Fleitman

Parker West

Ruby Lee & George Sandars ’60 Scholarship The Ruby Lee and George Sandars ’60 Scholarship was established in 1999 by Ruby Sandars. Mr. George Sandars graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1960. During his time at Texas A&M, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. After leaving Texas A&M, Mr. Sandars went to work for NASA in 1962. After 37 years, he left NASA and moved to Boeing in 2000 until 2005. After leaving Boeing, Mr. Sandars worked for the Computer Science Corporation to define repairs on the NASA aircraft. He retired in 2011. Mr. and Mrs. Sandars hope that their scholarship could give a Texas A&M student a chance to make a difference in engineering and the world. Recipient: Jack Reid

David L. Sanders ’90 Scholarship This scholarship was endowed by Mr. David Sanders in 2007. Mr. Sanders graduated from Texas A&M in 1990 with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation, Mr. Sanders worked in the oil, gas, and chemical industry for 23 years. He now works as a consultant for Lead Engineering. Mr. Sanders hopes that his scholarship will bring the brightest and most talented mechanical engineers to the work force, which will keep America in the forefront of technology around the world. Recipients: Aaron Morales-Salgado

Christopher Wiggins

Eleanor A. & Thaddeus H. Sandford ’62 Scholarship This scholarship was endowed in 2006 by Mr. Thaddeus “Thad” Sandford. Mr. Sandford graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1962. Mr. Sandford is the vice president of engineering for Boeing Intergrated Defense Systems. He worked for the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1989, and has two Legion of Merit awards and three Meritorious Service Medals. He graduated from the Naval War College with ‘Highest Distinction’ and was selected early for both, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel. Mr. Sandford now resides in Seal Beach, California. Recipients: Brandon Jones Tyler Roberson

Kyle Wiggs

Linda & Ralph Schmidt ’68 Scholarship The Linda & Ralph Schmidt ’68 Scholarship was established in 2006 by Ralph A. Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt, Texas A&M Class of 1968, parlayed his Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering into a successful 36 - year career in the oil refining industry. He is a former vice president and refinery general manager of Clark Refining and Marketing; and a consultant for Stancil & Company, where he served as managing director of Petroplus, a European oil refinery. Schmidt joined Western Refining in 2001 and served as chief operating officer until his retirement in September 2006. Now a cattle rancher and land developer, he continues to serve on the company’s board of directors. Recipients: Caroline Brooks Taylor Messinger

Alejandra Rivera Austin Schexnaider

Mary Jo & Donald R. Schroeter ’63 Scholarship The Mary Jo & Donald R. Schroeter ’63 Scholarship was established by Mr. Donald Schroeter in 2006. Mr. Schroeter graduated from Texas A&M in 1963 with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He is now retired after starting his career with Shell Oil Company in domestic service followed by 30 years with ExxonMobil affiliates and joint venture companies in foreign assignments. Recipient: Matthew Runyon

Evelyn & Oscar Schuchart ’43 Scholarship The Evelyn & Oscar Schuchart ‘43 Scholarship was established by the Schucharts in 2001. Mr. Schuchart entered the school of mechanical engineering at Texas A&M in 1939. In December 1942 he married Evelyn, and in January 1943 he left for WWII service. In 1947 he completed his Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He went on to become a licensed Professional Engineer, opening his own consulting engineering company in 1951. He was president of Schuchart and Associates Professional Engineers, Inc. until his retirement in 1992. This endowment provides undergraduate scholarships or graduate fellowships to full time students in good standing pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.

Recipients: Arturo Sobarzo

John Williams

Mollie & Jim Schulze ’50 Scholarship The Mollie & Jim Schulze ’50 Scholarship was established by Mollie and Jim Schulze in 2002. Mr. Schulze was a veteran in World War II and graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1950. After graduation, he joined General Electric and worked there for 38 years, eventually holding the position Manager of Advanced Systems in the Air Conditioning Division. He retired from GE in 1998 and now lives on the lake in Granbury, Texas, with his wife, Mollie. Recipient: Ivan Cortes

Dr. Clifford M. Simmang ’36 Memorial Scholarship The Dr. Clifford M. Simmang ’36 Memorial Scholarship was endowed by Donald L. Grant in 2006. A 1951 mechanical engineering graduate of Texas A&M, Mr. Grant retired from a long and successful career at General Electric. Dr. Simmang earned Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science at Texas A&M and was the first person in the state to earn a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering (at the University of Texas in Austin). He served as the department head of mechanical engineering at Texas A&M for 20 years. Recipient: Felix Sierra

Keith R. Slaughter ’49 Scholarship The Keith R. Slaughter ’49 Scholarship was established by Mr. Keith Slaughter and completed by his sisters, Colleen Slaughter and Erma Jean Phillips, after he passed away in 2003. Mr. Slaughter received his Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M. After a successful career at Mobil Corporation that spanned 31 years, he retired in 1984 as Project Manager for Offshore Platforms. Most of his career was in the Project Division of Mobil’s Corporate Engineering Department, working on major capital projects, both domestic and foreign.

Recipient: Christopher Kroupa

Jay H. Stafford ’48 Scholarship The Jay H. Stafford ’48 Scholarship was established by Mr. Stafford in 2006. Mr. Stafford contributes annually to the fund which has increased ten fold in the past several years. Mr. Stafford graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and agriculture from Texas A&M in 1948. Mr. Stafford is a retired professional engineer from Conoco. The Staffords are 34-year members of the Century Club and members of the A&M Legacy Society. Recipients: Mehboob Bhatti Chris Caroccio Oscar Davila Isaias De Reza Rafael Diaz Tara Givens Jose Gonzalez Daniel Groenow Billy Joe Heath

John Hesse Jacob Lozano Cole Matteson David Nash Meet Patel Hunter Poole Lincoln Welch Sydney Williams

Dee & Ted Stephens ’52 Scholarship The Dee & Ted Stephens ’52 Scholarship was established by Mr. Ted Stephens in 1997. Mr. Stephens graduated from Texas A&M in 1952 with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. During his time at Texas A&M, Mr. Stephens served as lieutenant of the Company A Infantry in the Corps of Cadets, member of the Student Senate and Class of ’52 Treasurer for three years. After graduating from Texas A&M, Mr. Stephens served in the Corps of Engineers from 1952-1954 in the Korean War. After that, he was worked as a professional engineer with Air Conditioning Contractor, The Trane Company and Mechanical Contractor. Since then, Mr. Stephens has sold his two businesses and does limited consulting work as a registered Project Engineer in Corpus Christi, where he resides with his wife, Dee. Recipient: Kyle Wiggs

Emil ’68 and Liz Swize Scholarship The Emil ’68 and Liz Swize Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering was established in 2013 to provide one or more scholarships to fulltime students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. Mr. Swize graduated from Texas A&M in 1969 and worked for Dabney-Bryn Association, Inc. until he and his wife began their mechanical design business in San Antonio. Their company does mechanical contracting for schools, restaurants, and historical buildings. Mr. Swize is a member of the San Antonio A&M Club. Recipient: Weston Gallo

Sharon and Joel Talley ’83 Scholarship The Sharon and Joel Talley ’83 Scholarship in mechanical engineering fund was established in 2011 to provide one or more scholarships to fulltime students in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. Recipient: Pawan Bhandari Matthew Dang

Casey Gjolberg Elias Rosedahl

Turbomachinery Symposium Founders Committee Scholarship The Turbomachinery Symposium Founders Committee Scholarship was established in 1992 by the founders committee of the Turbomachinery Symposium for students in financial need. Recipients: Unlisted

Gladys P. and David M. Wilks ’69 Scholarship The Gladys P. and David M. Wilks ’69 Scholarship was established by Mr. David Wilks in 2010. Mr. Wilks graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1969. Mr. Wilks retired in 2011 as President of energy supply for Xcell Energy. Xcell is based in Minneapolis, but in recent years Mr. Wilks purchased Public Service in Colorado and Southwestern Public Service in Amarillo, where Mr. and Mrs. Wilks are now located.

Recipients: Hayley Sparks

Morgan Stabell

Donald H. Winkler Memorial Scholarship The Donald H. Winkler Memorial Scholarship was established in 1987 by Linda Winkler in honor of Donald Winkler. Mr. Winkler graduated from Texas A&M in 1969 with a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in mechanical engineering. During his time at Texas A&M, he served as president of the student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mr. Winkler was a Shell employee and an ardent promoter of Texas A&M among high school students in the Houston area. Recipient: Justin Buskmiller

NON - ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Advisory Council Recipients: Andrew Bradley Joshua Brehm John Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo Lars Frederikse

Megan Gardner Mauricio Gutierrez Fengyi Li

Bechtel Recipients: Garrison Barrilleaux

Sahir Rama

Boeing Recipient: Jordan Ellington

British Petroleum Recipients: Katherine Crouch Christopher Daughters Jacob Dean

Ashely Helferich William McGinnis Shannon Murray

Chevron Recipients: Trevor Kelley Samuel Hubbell

Kelsey Magliolo Christyn Thornton

Cockrell-Freeport Recipient: Brian Walther

Conoco Phillips Recipients: Christopher Daughters Jacob Dean Patrick Hart

Ashley Helferich William McGinnis Shannon Murray

DOW Aggies Recipient: Maci Pechacek

Fluor Recipients: Sean Barry Adrian Gomez Harlan Kozita

Austin Mueller Andrew Newell Andre Tayar

FMC Technologies Recipient: Christopher Balhoff

Hess Recipients: Kyle Baylis Tyler Hoyt

Marcus Real

Lockheed-Martin Recipient: Michael Bass

Marathon Oil Recipients: Shyam Ravichandran

Jonathan Rickert

Pioneer Natural Resources Recipients: Stephen Allen John Andrews Levi Bailey Matthew Daigle Muhammad Hasan Xavier Huerta-San Juan

Sarah Lemay Reed Morgan Nicholas Ortiz Priya Patel Tristen Tinar Michael Zahr

Judy K. and Donald R. Ray â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;68 Scholarship Recipient: Megan Steichen

Schlumberger - ASME Scholarship Recipients: Ryan Castelli

Minhtuan Nguyen

Schlumberger - Pi Tau Sigma Scholarship Recipients: Jordan Ellington

Katie Letourneau

ASME Golf Recipients: Michael Alvarez Seth Loveall

Johnathan Markcity

Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Fund Recipient: Kyle Kempf

ENDOWED FELLOWSHIPS Baker Engineering & Risk/Quentin & Jana Baker Fellowship Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Baker and Baker Engineering & Risk established the Baker Engineering & Risk/Quentin and Jana Baker Fellowship. Quentin and Jana’s gift was matched by the Turbomachinery Laboratory. Fellowship recipients will be graduate students in mechanical engineering and preference would be given to students working in combustion sciences in the Turbomachinery Laboratory. Mr. Baker is the in-coming Chair of the department of mechanical engineering Industry Advisory Council. Recipient: Matthew Gill

Sally and Ray Bowen ’58 Fellowship The Sally and Ray Bowen ’58 Fellowship was endowed by Sallie and Don Davis ‘61 to recognize Ray Bowen, a former president of Texas A&M University. It will provide one or more fellowships to full-time students pursuing a graduate degree in the department of mechanical engineering. Recipients: Brian Burrows Nick Gawloski Thomas Kerr

Iyabo Lawal Colby LeWallen

Dr. J. George H. Thompson Fellowship The Dr. J. George H. Thompson Fellowship was endowed in honor and memory of Dr. J. George H. Thompson who taught hundreds of Aggies while serving as a member of the mechanical engineering faculty. Recipient: Mohammad Alizadeh Ting-Ju Chen Xiang Gao Chang-Chia Huang Doe Young Hur Kuktae Kim

Soleymaniha Mohammadreza Farzam Mortazavi Oghaz Rajabzadeh Forooza Samadi Shuang Xiao Mohamed Talel Zakhama

Recipient: Seunghyun Lee Zilong Zhang

Qingyu Zhang

Charles Crawford ’19 Fellowship The Charles Crawford ’19 Fellowship was endowed in honor of Charles Crawford ’19 who served 50 years at Texas A&M as a professor, department head of mechanical engineering and Associate Dean of engineering. Recipient: Craig Nolan

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Fellowship

Recipients: Olankunle Adeyeye Colton Barnes Wei Dai Matthew Daigle Nick Gangi Choi Hyunho Akinori Ito Hongloo Jeon Derek Kanas Dong-Sung Kim

Jinseok Kim Shravan Kotha Kyungjun Lee Yirang Liu Nader Nekoubin Andre Nel Pravin Rajeshirke Sneha Sondur Thomas Vangsness

Linda D and Joe R Fowler ’68 Fellowship The Linda D. and Joe R. Fowler Fellowship was establied in 2006, and will provide for one or more full-time students pursuing a graduate degree in mechanical engineering. The gift was matched with funding from the Turbomachinery Laboratory. Mr. Fowler ’68, is both a former member and chair of the department of mechanical engineering’s Industry Advisory Council, and chaired the department’s first capital campaign. Joe is president and co-founder of Stress Engineering Services, Inc., an engineering consulting firm that provides design, analysis and testing services to a variety of industries. A registered professional engineer, Mr. Fowler is a Fellow of

the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a member of the Society of Experimental Mechanics, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, and is a past president of ABET, Inc. (formerly the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology). Recipients: Nicholas Fortenberry

Kevin Reedy

Ralph E. James Endowed Fellowship The Ralph E. James Endowed Fellowship was established in the year 1980 by Ralph E. James and the Turbomachinery Symposium Advisory Committee. The fellowship is awarded to one or more full-time graduate students in the department of mechanical engineering, whose area of research is in Turbomachinery. Recipients: Matthew Charles

Kozik-Hervey Fellowship The Kozik - Hervey Fellowship was endowed by Donald G. Hervey in 1995. Mr. Hervey graduated with a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1965. He was the president of Hervey Engineering Consultants and endowed this fellowship in honor of Dr. Tom Kozik. Dr. Kozik was a member of the faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus. Recipient: Not Awarded

Eddie and Joe Mattei Graduate Fellowship Joe B. Mattei ’53 received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1953. During his time at Texas A&M, he was a Ross Volunteer, served as Deputy Corps Commander of the Corps of Cadets, was a member of the Student Senate, and was Senior Class President. Upon graduation, he served as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Mattei worked for 39 years with Exxon Corporation in key engineering, advisory and management positions. Mr. Mattei currently serves as President of EEM Enterprises, Inc. and Vice President of Carter Financial Management.

Recipients: Tiffany Hargett

Mike Holtzclaw

Janet and Thomas Paul ’62 Graduate Fellowship The Janet & Thomas Paul ’62 Fellowship was established by Mr. Thomas Paul in 2010. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1962 and serving for two years as a U.S. Army officer, he went to work for Boeing Aircraft Company. In 1966, he joined General Electric and after 31 years, retired as the company’s vice president. Mr. Paul has served on the mechanical engineering Industry Advisory Council and the Dwight Look College of Engineering External Advisory and Development Council. This scholarship is awarded each year to a mechanical engineering student who is a member of the Corps of Cadets. Recipient: Andrew Johnson

Aruna and J.N. Reddy Distinguished Fellow in Computational Mechanics The Aruna and J.N. Reddy Distinguished Fellow in Computational Mechanics was established by J.N. Reddy and his wife Aruna in 2009. Dr. Reddy is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M and holder of the Oscar S. Wyatt Chair. Recipient: Not Awarded

Reed Tool Company Fellowship Recipient: Andre Nel

Wilkes Family Fellowship The Wilkes Family fellowship was endowed by Mr. James H. Wilkes in 2010 for graduate students working in or doing research in the Turbomachinery Laboratory. Mr. Wilkes graduated in 1978 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He resides in Fort Worth with his wife, Rebecca, and serves as the president and CEO of Texland Petroleum, Inc. Recipient: Not Awarded

NON - ENDOWED FELLOWSHIPS Pioneer Natural Resources Recipients: Honhjoo Jeon Derek Kanas Shravan Kumar Kotha Colton Barnes Farzam Mortazavi

Nick Gangi Yirang Liu Pravin Rajeshirke Sneha Sondur

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Jeremy Quast Email: j-quast@tamu.edu Phone: 979-862-1517

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