Annual Report to Donors SAM STATE UNIVERSITY

VOLUME 9 • NUMBER 1 2015-2016

Launch of new campaign marks transformative moment for SHSU

honoring traditions. creating futures. The Campaign for State University A Message from the President

President Dana G. Hoyt

e are proud to be launching otherwise be available to them, but the most ambitious and it becomes more of a challenge as we Cast into the inside of the official comprehensive campaign face less federal and state funding, Sam Houston State University inW our university’s history. “Honoring skyrocketing operational costs, and an class ring is the word “Honor.” Traditions. Creating Futures.” addresses increasingly competitive market for When Sam Houston joined the facilities, scholarships, programs, recruiting. Attracting future leaders, U.S. Army in 1813, Elizabeth endowments, and much more. We’ve eminent scholars and researchers Houston (Sam’s mother) identified four major priorities: remains critical to our continued understood her son’s decision. success. We need support from our She called Sam to her side and • Academic support and student handed him a musket saying enrichment; friends and alumni to achieve these goals. “never disgrace it: for remember I • Startup funding for the College A great tradition at SHSU is to had rather all my sons should fill of Osteopathic Medicine program inscribe the word “Honor” inside each one honorable grave, than one of and program enhancement for the class ring. It is both a tribute to our them should turn his back to save College of Health Sciences; namesake and a reminder to stand up his life.” She told him to always • A facility upgrade at Gibbs Ranch for your beliefs. Our founding was remember, “while the door to my for Agricultural Sciences; and a based on the conviction that education cottage is open to brave men, it is eternally shut against cowards.” • Renovation at Bowers Stadium for can make a difference. Your gifts Elizabeth Houston placed a small Athletics. during this campaign will enable us to affect lasting change. It’s time to honor gold band on his finger with a We want to continue to give talented our traditions by creating futures. one-word inscription—HONOR. students opportunities that might not

Dana G. Hoyt President, Sam Houston State University Vice President for Sam Houston State University Volume 9 • Number 1 • 2015-2016 University Advancement Frank R. Holmes Contents Assoc. VP for Honoring Traditions...... 2 Development Gifts and A Vision...... 3 Thelma Mooney Kick-Off Celebration...... 5 Heritage Society...... 6 Committee Samuel Houston Society...... 6 Darlene Andrews Meet Campaign Co-Chairs...... 7 Rhonda Ellisor  Cindy Truax The Old Main Society...... 8 Leadership Structure...... 9 Editor The Austin Hall Society...... 10 Julia May The Harry F. Estill Society...... 10 Advances in Agriculture...... 11 Writers The Mallon-Smith Founders Society...... 12 Julia May Commitment to Progress...... 13 Jennifer Gauntt Why Facilities Are So Important...... 15 College Meets Critical Need...... 17 Art Direction and The Anniversary Society...... 18 Design  Dean of Osteopathic Medicine...... 19 Amy Bass-Wilson Chairman of Health Science Initiative...... 23 Infographics 1879 Society...... 24 Isaac Moen A Winning Investment for Success...... 25 Alumni Donors...... 26 Photography Sports Score Big...... 29 Brian Blalock Academic Enrichment...... 37 Quanta Partnership...... 41 Assoc. VP for Marketing Student Gives Back...... 49 & Communications Scholarship Honors Employee...... 53 Kris Kaskel-Ruiz  Student Donors...... 54 Friends of SHSU Donors...... 56 Director of Marketing & Communications Faculty & Staff Donors...... 60 Jeff Olsen Corporations, Foundations, Organizations, Estates, and Trusts...... 64 Tribute Gifts...... 65 The Annual Report to Donors celebrates and recognizes the people who Sam Houston University Foundation Board of Trustees through their generosity Richard A. Hartley...... President, Houston and support have made a Leo T. “Tommy” Metcalf...... Vice President, Conroe commitment to the future Erin M. Steele...... Secretary, Pearland of our university and our Ferne S. Frosch ...... Treasurer, Huntsville students. Gifts made  Charles E. Amato ...... between September 1, 2015 Robert L. Bruner...... Huntsville and August 31, 2016 are Robert E. Hutson ...... Katy reflected in this publication. Preston Johnson, Jr...... Sugar Land  Jack C. Parker...... Huntsville Every effort has been made Don A. Sanders...... Houston William P. “Bill” Thomas...... Richards to ensure the information Gary L. Whitlock...... The Woodlands contained in this report is accurate. We apologize for The State University System Board of Regents any errors or omissions and Rossanna Salazar, Chairman...... Austin ask that you bring them to our William F. Scott, Vice Chairman...... Nederland attention. Charlie Amato...... San Antonio Veronica Muzquiz-Edwards ...... San Antonio Please report any  Dr. Jaime R. Garza...... San Antonio corrections to: David Montagne...... Beaumont Office of University Vernon Reaser III ...... Bellaire Advancement Alan L. Tinsley...... Madisonville Box 2537 Donna N. Williams...... Arlington Huntsville, TX 77341-2537 Dylan J. McFarland, Student Regent ...... Huntsville 936.294.3625 Brian McCall, Chancellor...... Austin shsu.edu/giving

2015–2016 Contents 1 Second Capital Campaign ‘Honors Traditions, Creates Futures’

am Houston State University made history in 2006 when the university formally Slaunched its first ever Capital Campaign. The campaign’s $50 million goal was surpassed by more than $10 million in a shorter amount of time than originally thought, providing encouragement for future endeavors with larger goals to work toward.

2 SHSU Annual Report to Donors While capital campaigns are typically associated with bricks-and- Gift, Vision Carry Campaign mortar projects, in recent years these financial action plans have become Tradition Forward much broader, addressing facilities, scholarships, programs, endowments, lmost 140 years later, and more. “Honoring Traditions. Just five years after completing its Creating Futures” sharesA many similarities with first campaign, the university has once again found that the school must make the campaign to establish Sam some major decisions about its future Houston Normal Institute— and the path it should take to ensure its success depended on the success. recognition of the value of “With university enrollment education, the facilities in which to consistently growing, workforce learn, and the funding to support changes dictating new program programs. requirements, state and nationwide “In the mid-1800s, the State shifts in demographics, and increasing of Texas recognized the need for competition for the brightest and most improving education, and they talented students, faculty and staff, Sam knew the key was having quality Houston State University has found teachers in the classrooms,” said Mac Woodward, director of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. “When the Peabody Education Fund approached Gov. Oran Roberts with the matching funds to establish a normal school (teacher training institute), that was the spark that put everything together for what would become Sam Houston State University.” Prominently located on a hill in Huntsville was the vacant Austin College building. The structure had been built by the Texas Synod of the Presbyterian Church and dedicated in 1852. However, following two yellow fever epidemics in Huntsville and the Civil War, the college was moved to Sherman, Texas. Several other groups had attempted to establish an educational presence in the building, but were not successful. “Members of the Huntsville community were not discouraged, however,” Woodward said. “They had a vision the facility could be used for education, while providing an economic and cultural benefit to the area.” Several Huntsville businessmen purchased the Austin College building and surrounding property, and a delegation of citizens traveled to Austin to lobby for legislation to establish the Sam Houston Normal Institute in the town. Along with tremendous support from the Peabody Education Fund, in addition to the donation of the land and building, approximately 40 Huntsville citizens pledged various amounts of money totaling $50,000 for renovations to itself at a crossroad of determining what help get the school started. Each senate district paid room, board and tuition new direction the institution should for at least two students from their area who agreed to come to college for two take,” said SHSU President Dana Hoyt. years, then return to their communities to fulfill a teaching obligation. With a goal of $125 million over The legislature passed the act on April 21, 1879, with the promise from the five years, four priorities have been citizens of Huntsville that the facility and property would be turned over to identified for fundraising: establish “the Normal.” On Oct. 10, 1879, the first classes were held in Austin • Startup funding for the College Hall. of Osteopathic Medicine program As those first graduates returned to their communities to teach, and the and program enhancement for the value of their formal education was recognized, Sam Houston Normal gained College of Health Sciences supporters and the school was able to move forward. Since then, graduates from • A facility upgrade at Gibbs Ranch seven colleges have not only helped improve the quality of life in the state, but for Agricultural Sciences also have made differences impacting the world. ❍

2015–2016 Societies 3 Much of the story of SHSU’s growth is told through the many cornerstones found across campus.

Honoring, con’t.

• Renovation at Bowers Stadium for yet SHSU has been able to offer an education and accomplish its goals Athletics exceptional education while remaining without an investment in capital, as affordable. well as academics. • Academic support and student “We want to continue to give “Sam Houston State University enrichment talented students opportunities that is more than an institution of higher “Sam Houston State University has might not otherwise be available to learning—we are a community,” always been a remarkable and unique them,” said Hoyt. “However, this said Hoyt. “Investing in facilities place to receive an education and grow becomes more of a challenge as we that support our campus community personally and professionally,” Hoyt face less federal and state funding, and provide a stimulating learning said. “We now have the opportunity to skyrocketing operational costs, and an environment guarantees SHSU’s empower those individuals who make increasingly competitive market for continued growth and strength. the university such a special place to recruiting. To be able to attract future “With the gifts that we receive pursue tomorrow’s great ideas. It’s time leaders, as well as eminent scholars and from our supporters during this to honor our traditions by creating researchers, we need support from our campaign, we can affect the type of futures.” friends and alumni.” transformative change that can be felt The cost of a college education has Facilities are important, too. A throughout the state and across the increased steadily throughout the years, university cannot deliver a valuable world,” she said. ❍

4 SHSU Annual Report to Donors Capital Campaign Kicks Off in Style On January 28, “Honoring Traditions. Creating Futures.” launched with a memorable Kick- off Celebration at the The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Entertainment was provided by the College of Fine Arts & Mass Communication and concluded with a heart-felt performance of “You Raise Me Up” SHSU Professor Dr. Campaign Co-chair and TSUS Regent Charlie Amato with SHSU Wesley Lawrence. President Dana G. Hoyt Alan Tinsley, TSUS Regent

Cindy Blazek, Stanley Kelly, Eddie Blazek & Debbie Kelly “Circle of Life” Perfomers Joe and Winnie Sandel

Jim and Tonya Ferris Ann Wismer and Michael Landolt Larry and Marijane Larrison

2015–2016 Societies 5 Rui Hampton H.E. Butt Grocery Company -HEB SAMUEL HOUSTON SOCIETY HGS Self Storage Houston Livestock Show The society commemorates Texas’s greatest and Rodeo hero and the university’s namesake. Donors THE HERITAGE SOCIETY John M. and Dana G. Hoyt The Sam Houston Heritage Society recognizes Lee E. and Elizabeth B. Olm are listed in one of the following associates Omron Oilfield & Marine, Inc. categories based on their level of giving of individuals, corporations, foundations, and Nancy A. and John C. Otto organizations whose cumulative gifts have Dorothy Pease $2,500 or more: PMI Houston Education reached $250,000 and above. Foundation THE PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATES Quanta Services, Inc. THE GENERAL’S ASSOCIATES All members receive an invitation to a special program Edgar A. and Carolyn L. Reeves THE SENATOR’S ASSOCIATES held annually. Sam Houston University THE GOVERNOR’S ASSOCIATES Foundation San Antonio Livestock All members receive an invitation to a special program Exposition, Inc. held annually. Don A. and Laura K. Sanders Robert S. and Erin M. Steele Stevenson Beer Distributing Co. The 100 Club, Inc. Omron Oilfield & Marine, Inc. The Terry Foundation Randy D. and Trisha S. Pollard Wilfred O. Dietrich Charles E. and Cathy A. Amato Janelle Avenell Paris Estate The Texas State University John R. and Judith A. Ragsdale Farm Credit Bank of Texas Aramark - Higher Education Fredrick L. Pirkle† System Foundation C. Tom and Melissa L. Fields-Tugwell and Merry Mary Berry Trust Profiles International Inc. Therm-Omega-Tech, Inc. Melba Matthews Reese Andrew Tugwell Bessemer Trust Company, N.A. Quanta Services, Inc. James W. and Nancy M. Tiller Randall Roden First National Bank of Roland E. Black John R. and Judith A. Ragsdale W & N Enterprises, LLC Christopher M. and Huntsville Sunlock M. Burleson Estate Dan I. and Jean Rather Stacey C. Walker Sandra K. Schulz First National Bank of Killeen Earl H. Burrough Trust Rosser Family Trust Gary L. and Herbert B. and Walter L. and Jan L. Fitzgerald John R. Colson Sam Houston University Pamela A. Whitlock Laura Schumann Don A. and Susan Gilbert Suzanne Dawley Foundation Wismer Distributing SHSU Collegiate FFA Global Fabrication Josefa F. del Carmen† San Antonio Livestock Company, Ltd Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Services Inc. Rolando V. and Exposition, Inc. Ann Wismer and Randy R. and Ann M. Stewart James T. and Erlyn Y. del Carmen Joe B. and Winnie M. Sandel Michael L. Landolt Streater Smith Honda Nissan Patricia B. Goodwin J. R. A. Carroll Estate Don A. Sanders Jerry N. and Sandra Streater Mark E. Hakemack CenterPoint Energy Edwin G. Sandhop† and Texas Association of HBI Office Solutions, Inc. GENERAL’S ASSOCIATES Cultural Activities Foundation Genevieve W. Sandhop Music Schools John A. and ($10,000 - $24,999) of Huntsville-Walker County SAP America Inc. Texas Pioneer Foundation Deborah A. Henderson Dow Chemical Company Southwest Business James E. and Jill H. Baine Karey R. and Norman D. Hendrix, Jr. and Foundation Corporation Foundation James C. and Holly E. Baker M. Vaught Jackie (Brazier) Hendrix Drug Enforcement Agency- Jack S. Staggs and Daniel T. Barnes Laverne Warner Billie J. and James L. Hickman South Central Laboratory Kathleen Staggs† James B. and Elsie Bexley Betty Houchin Winfield, Ph.D. Brian D. and Brandi A. Hill Gary L. and Margaret A. Dudley Robert S. and Erin M. Steele Bill Fick Ford Sam A. and James R. and ExxonMobil Foundation The Terry Foundation Ray A. and Luann T. Burgess Ginger B. Winkelmann Melissa A. Hodges Jimmy P. and Tonya D. Ferris Texas Pioneer Foundation Robert B. Burleson Janice (Haferkamp) Wood Frank R. and Maria A. Holmes First National Bank of Benjamin C. Tharp† and W. T. Byler Co., Inc. Woodforest National Bank Huntsville Junior Service Huntsville Mae S. Tharp† William T. and Kerri D. Byler Jerry L. Zamzow League Thomas J. and Patsy P. Frank Therm-Omega-Tech, Inc. CenterPoint Energy Huntsville Study Club Friend-in-Kind E. Don and Denise Walker C. E. Cheever, Jr. Richard A. and Danya C. Kieval SENATOR’S ASSOCIATES Friend-in-Kind Gary L. and CHI St. Luke’s The Woodlands Estella and Robert L. Koryciak ($5,000 - $9,999) Eleanor S. Garrett and Pamela A. Whitlock Hospital Ryan L. Lewis Charles L. Garrett† S. C. Wilson, Jr. Estate Community Impact Newspaper Alvarez and Marsal Lone Star Olive Ranch GHS Foundation Miriam C. York† Jason M. and Holdings, Inc. Ross W. and LuEllen (Evans) Gibbs† Wismer Distributing Megan A. Culpepper ASIS International - Margaret M. Lovell Greater Texas Foundation Company, Ltd Michael J. Czerwinski Houston Chapter Sharon A. Lynch and David Gust Dan D. and Lorraine S. Dailey The Bakewell Family Edwin S. Davis Joseph L. “Bud” and Kelly DeHay and Foundation Omar M. and PRESIDENT’S ASSOCIATES Joan Haney Rod Danielson Michael D. Bakewell Alesha A. Maalouf ($25,000 OR MORE) Houston Advanced Research James and Ruth DeShaw Bill D. Baldwin Maryellen Mathews Center Anonymous Earl H. Burrough Trust Brooke B. and Joey M. Beierle Thomas A. McSweeny Houston Endowment, Inc. The 100 Club, Inc. Enterprise Holdings Foundation Cheryl A. and Steven Benton Julie Ann and Houston Livestock Show Henry D. and Cynthia Adair William A. and Amy Fick Boulevard Realty Richard P. Medford and Rodeo Joseph A. and Elizabeth Amato Courtney G. Fowler Estate Gordon L. and MedInc of Texas, LP Intergraph Mapping and ARAMARK - Higher Education John P. and Jennifer J. Garrett Genevieve H. Brown Tommy and Mary Ann Metcalf Geospatial Solutions Barachel Foundation, Inc. Joe L. “Bud” and Joan Haney Steve R. and Jeannie J. Bub Jimmy and Lindy Miller Charles W. and Dan R. and Donna L. Beto Loretta J. Hankins Justin M. and Ann Burnett Momentum Exterior Deborah L. Jones Roland E. Black Miyoshi M. Haynie Jerry D. and Tracy L. Bush Systems, Inc. Killson Education Foundation Horace R. † and Shirley Burke† Don L. and Julie J. Holden Gerald S. and Janis E. Calvert Murray Insurance & Financial Ann Wismer and John R. Colson Foundation, Inc. Capital Farm Credit Services, Inc. Michael L. Landolt Robert Davant Insperity Ronald H. and Faye E. Carroll Michael W. and James D. Long Estate Michael D. and Krisha Dillard Charles W. and Chevron Matching Kathrine M. Murray Ron Mafrige† and Drug Enforcement Agency- Deborah L. Jones Employee Funds Noble Corporation Matching Chrissy Mafrige-Cogdell South Central Laboratory Ron Koska Enterprises, Inc. CHS, Inc. - Corporate Gift Program Ronald P. Mafrige, Sr. Estate ExxonMobil Foundation Ronald P. and Donna Koska Citizenship Karl W. and Ashley Oswald Charles T. Mallery† and Carolyn L. Faulk Listo Drywall Company Inc. Donald Anthony Cole and Jack C. and Ruth Lynn Parker Ann (Crump) Mallery Jimmy P. and Tonya D. Ferris Michael M. and Sara Sowers Cole Nathan I. and Michael M. McIver† Pingze Gao Donna M. Lowther E. Jack and Sue Ann Compton Kristine K. Partain The Meadows Foundation, Inc. GHS Foundation Bryan G. and Joan and Paul Culp Ellen P. Happe Phillips and Foster E. and Mary F. Murphy Jimmy L. and Danielle Osterhaus Joseph D. and Vicki Davis Terry Phillips Murphy Payne Charitable Trust Michelle C. Goodson Maggie M. and Geraldine and Liberty C. Pollard Lee E. and Elizabeth B. Olm S. June Gregory George E. Parker Wilburn D. Dickerson Steven M. Radack

6 SHSU Annual Report to Donors † Denotes Deceased Co-Chairs Bring History Of Success To Campaign

Campaign Co-Chairs Charlie Amato and Gary Dudley

believe it’s important to support “Also, it’s very exciting to observe estate development company, and part Sam Houston State University on the quality of education and learn about ownership of the . an ongoing basis because so many the new disciplines that the university “Operating a university is similar “Iof the things the university is doing now, offers in response to the demands of the to running our business,” Amato said. and will be able to accomplish in the workforce,” he said. “I encourage any “You can never take a break or even slow future, will benefit people across the state alum who has not already done so to down. With all the new projects and and nationally,” capital campaign co- return to campus and get engaged with programs that are added to a university chair Gary Dudley, recently said. any of the number of programs available. every year, it requires additional capital “The pride of being associated with It would make them so proud.” and additional funds. That’s not any the university is tremendous,” campaign As founders and owners of San different than it is here with our business co-chair Charlie Amato added. “As a Antonio-based SWBC—a multi-faceted, at SWBC.” member of the Texas State University privately-held financial services firm with Both Amato and Dudley came from System Board of Regents, I’ve had the more than 2,600 employees—Amato humble beginnings, growing up in small privilege of visiting other campuses across and Dudley know what it takes to run refinery towns in Texas. Attending Sam the state. When I go to Huntsville, I a successful operation. The company’s Houston State opened doors to them that am so impressed with the Sam Houston success has allowed the businessmen to might not have been opened otherwise. State students and the way they conduct expand and diversify their enterprise— “I think that any Sam Houston themselves. including five car dealerships, a real alum can reflect back and think of how

2015–2016 Societies 7 Robert L. and Carolyn L. King Jennifer L. and David A. and Rosa P. Herrera Alvin & Roberta Klein Trust Robert L. Watson Jerry Hicks Dorraine and Moyez Lallani Wells Fargo Foundation High Ground Advisors Tracie Lampson Wiesner Inc. of Huntsville Higher One, Inc. THE OLD MAIN SOCIETY J. Kyle and Kathy Lehne John W. Wiesner Mark L. and JoAnne Holly Benjamin R. and Bobby and Janet Williams L. Wade and Susan L. Hopper The society commemorates the historic Susan S. Lenamon Ralph W. and Mary C. Wilson Jackie L. and Hudson Hudgins significance of the building that was completed Gibson D. and Sandra E. Lewis R. Michael Yawn Robert E. and Sylvia J. Hutson LyondellBasell Industries George C. and Necia A. Yax Eastex Collision Repair in 1890 and destroyed by fire in 1982. Revered Don P. and Cynthia A. Marion Todd A. and Ann J. Zuspan Luther D. and Amy D. Jackson as a traditional symbol of the university, its Marjorie W. Carter Estate The Jarosz Family Charitable G. K. (Jeff) and Pam Markham Foundation Inc. THE OLD MAIN SOCIETY foundation footprint is maintained. Cecelia P. and Jeffrey M. Jensen ($1,250 - $2,499) James W. Marquart Luanne M. and Lloyd C. Martin Anonymous Timothy E. Johnson McGee, Miller & Co., LLP Timothy J. and K2 Controls Red and Sandra McKaskle Shaunna D. Adler Stanley F. and Debbie S. Kelley Shannon M. McManners Alpha Chi Omega Samuel R. and Michael A. and Janet L. Rohrig Leonard G. Breen and Max L. and Pamela A. Mejia Dennis Alverson Christi W. Kennedy Oscar N. Roth Mary E. Robbins C. Joel Michael II Amegy Bank N.A. Keith Killough John L. Ruhberg Brenham National Bank Ben W. and Bertha D. Mieth American Studies Association Kinder Morgan Foundation Sam Houston Medical Center, LP Karey Patterson Bresenhan Virginia and Champe W. Miller of Texas Matching Gift Program Joe B. and Winnie M. Sandel Broadway Bank Russell S. and Allison N. Molina William L. and Kay E. Angrove Kenneth C. and Miles L. and Bryan K. Brown Jane C. and Mona E. and Tammy R. Kosub Gaynelle B. Schulze Michael W. and Charles W. Monday Robert A. Barragan Ernest M. and Barbara SHSU Agribusiness Christie A. Brown Joseph A. and Deborah Morris William A. Bartlett Gustafson Koy Association Sam H. and Judy S. Burris Mitchell J. Muehsam Gregory T. and Mark J. and Nghi T. Kroll Janet L. Solomon Charles A. Chambers Valerie P. Muehsam Cynthia A. Baxter Krone Interests, LP State Farm Companies Thomas Tolbert and Malcolm R. Nance Anthony and Sherri Bazan Gary L. and Amy R. Krone Foundation Carrie Chisum Hiranya K. Nath Robert A. and Clifford R. and Kurt M. Stevenson Colt M. Christian The Samuel Roberts Noble Julie K. (Hill) Beardmore Brenda E. Kuhfeldt Reuben C. Tamez Kelsey M. Christian Foundation, Inc. Jean M. and Dana Beique Bobby and Pam Lane Texas Rangers Law Michael Clark Edward G. and Rissie L. Owens Marcy M. and Danny Beverly Gerald D. and Alma I. Lane Enforcement Association Edward C. and Mary A. Coffey Steven L. and Lisa M. Parkhill Bickley, Prescott & Co. Larry D. and Marijane Larrison David W. and Shaan A. Tippett Community Bank & Trust Dwayne Pavelock Edwin M. and Juliana D. Lilly Total Convenience Cotton Global Disaster Philip J. and Diane Pfeiffer Cynthia G. Blazek Limelight Films Marketing, Inc. Solutions Danny and Cindy Pierce Russell P. and Linda V. Bliese LNG Terminal Services Inc. Douglas R. and Charles D. and Sherry Cox Jeff B. and Shelly K. Powell Bill and Mary Beth Bridges Lovelady State Bank Johanna G. Ullrich Matthew D. and Robert L. and Lyn G. Powers Jon C. and Barbara N. Bright Kenneth R. Maeker Ashley M. and Karen K. Crews PurgeRite, LLC H. Dale Brown Chrissy Mafrige Amy L. Van Meter Cypress Creek FACE Thomas S. Raguse Michael R. and Carol Broxson William J. and Robert H. and Ami L. Wallace Elsie L. Czerwinski Regan Randolph Powell K. and Deborah L. Mahon R. Tracy and Leesa Williams Lee and Lynett Drain Reginald D. Randolph Elizabeth J. Cannon Dimitrios S. Mantzoros S. C. Wilson, Jr. Estate Gary L. and Margaret A. Dudley Restorative Justice Ministries Don W. Carelock Markham Realty, Inc. W. Mac and E & C Engineers & Network Lois J. Carelock Bobby K. and Leanne G. Woodward Consultants, Inc. Carol A. and James M. Roach Ralph Carelock Colleen M. Marks Mitchell Wren Ernst & Young Foundation Robert J. and Gay W. Rod CC Industrial Supply Co., Inc. Gene and M. Ann Marshall Zions Management Services Robert E. and Susan K. Estill Sandel Charitable Trust No. 2 Jacob R. and Dwayne E. “Buck” Matthews Company Faust Distributing Company J. Byron and Lucrecia K. Chandler John A. and John W. and Leslie L. Feray Charlene D. Sandel Citizens First Bank Geanie L. McManners First Financial Bank GOVERNOR’S ASSOCIATES Steven M. and Arlene Seltzer Dr. Robert E. and Yolanda A. Medrano First Financial Bank, N.A. ($2,500 - $4,999) Kay Benge Serafin and Paula L. Coons Janet L. and First National Bank - Trinity Jeff Miller Crane Inspection & Bruce K. Misamore Anonymous Tom and Patsy Freeman B. Carol Smith Certification Bureau Debra K. Mitcham G. Vernon and Sharon S. Aker Gibbs Brothers & Company LP Brian B. and Linda R. Smith Leah V. and Tony W. Cross Gerald D. and Angelo J. and Lynn Amato Douglas M. and Ford Smith, Jr. Patricia L. and Heinz De Floria Rebecca Halbert Mohr Charlie and Cathy Amato Helen E. Gilbert James B. and Shane Detwiler Foundation David G. Moorman The American National Bank John M. and Donna Gilbert Arlene F. Southerland Dinero Investments, Inc. Ivo D. and Sally A. Nelson Anadarko Petroleum B. Marcus Gillespie Southwest Business Dow Chemical Company J. W. O’Bryant, Jr. Corporation Aid to Education Pamela S. and Corporation Foundation Bryan P. and Kelly J. O’Conner Jason and Kathryn Anawaty James E. Goddard Spirit of Texas Bank Kathleen M. and Bert Duplessis Patricia M. and Hugh J. O’Kane Mark J. Anderson Golf Tournament Caddies Brian J. Starr Carole T. Faig James S. and Judith E. Olson James D. and Janet D. Anslow Larry D. Graves Stewart Builders, Inc. Robert H. Felton, Sr. Charles J. and Anslow-Bryant Green Bank, N.A. Bradley S. and Mike and Annette Ferrell Regina S. Opersteny Construction, LTD William G. and Diane J. Green Sandra A. Stewart FFA Leadership William S. and Debra B. Otis Aurora Commercial Annanelle S. Hay Donald C. Stewart Cyle D. and Kelley P. Foley Jeanie I. and Frank E. Parker Construction, Inc. Marie Hayden Sun Coast Resources, Inc. Thomas G. and Kenneth S. and Vicki L. Parrott Ayco Charitable Foundation Heartfield Florist SunTrust Foundation Matching Sharon D. Fordyce Robert L. and Mary W. Pate Charles E. and Sandra K. Bass Roland K. and Jean Hendricks Gift Program Tyson F. Gaenzel and David E. and Grettle O. Payne BDB Investments J. Carlos and Lupita Hernandez Texas Barge & Boat, Inc. Shandlyn D. Robinson Christopher J. and Charles L. and Albert E. and Diane Hervey Texas Dow Employees Credit Michael N. and Christina Pedison Wanda K. Beckner George C. and Union Barbara J. Gilstrap Peltier Brothers John S. and Marsha Beeson Frances J. Holewyne Troy N. and Kelly A. Thompson Global Financial Partners, Inc. Construction, Inc. BHP Billiton Matched Giving Buddy and Jennie M. Hollis Meta E. Tidwell Billy Goeke Arthur M. and Susan G. Peltier Program Holt Concepts, Inc. Mickey W. and Aaron P. and Emmie M. Gooch John E. and Jane L. Peltier Joe B. and Nancy A. Bickley Stanton G. and Sheila Holt Catherine A. Tiner Annette W. and Will Graves Richard L. and Elaine C. Peltier Danny R. Billingsley Gary L. Horn Alan L. and Diane Tinsley Edward R. and Wilburn M. and Kelly A. Peltier BKD, LLP Russell and Tish Humphrey Cynthia E. and Thomas Trott Patricia H. Griffiths Phi Gamma Delta at SHSU Stanley J. and Harry H. Hurst III University Hotel Rick Hanna Walter J. and Nelwyn M. Powell Katherine R. Blinka Inland Gulf Marine, Inc. Vanco Ring Gasket Catherine and James L. Harris Professional Golf Management Mary Jane Sowers Bradley and Preston and Joslen Johnson Specialty, Inc. Richard A. “Rick” and Student Association Robert F. Bradley J. Craig and Stacey R. Jones Vinson & Elkins LLP Maud Ella Hartley Dan I. and Jean Rather BRANDT Leonard and Marlene Keeling Adam D. Harwell Harley E. and Marjorie B. Rex

8 SHSU Annual Report to Donors † Denotes Deceased different their life would be today if enough to come across some of our to Sam Houston State,” Dudley said. they had not accomplished that goal of former professors through the years, “Then they tell us how proud they are graduating,” Amato said. “I can assure and we often tell them how much we of their student and how thankful they you that the quality of our lives would appreciate the impact they had on our are that their child was accepted to such be much different from the way they are professional growth,” he said. “We a great school.” now.” know how valuable their interaction and “I was guilty of not going back While gifts from the comprehensive encouragement were for our success, to campus for about 20 years after capital campaign will support university and we want to be a part of continuing I graduated,” Amato said. “Former programs and new construction, that tradition with current and future SHSU President Jim Gaertner asked funding also will be used to attract and students, as well.” Gary and me to serve on the Advisory retain talented faculty. While both co-chairs said they Board of the SHSU College of Business “It’s very important the university understood how graduates across the Administration, which required us to go continues to recruit high-quality generations get busy with life and put back to the university from time to time. faculty for teaching, research and their college days behind them, they “That was such a blessing,” he said. service,” Dudley said. “We know from both encourage former students to “There is no way to describe the feeling our time as students, and what we attend events hosted by the university— you get from being involved and seeing hear even today, that Sam Houston either on the main campus or in their first-hand all the wonderful things that State University professors positively own communities—to re-live a bit of are happening with our university. I influence a student’s academic success. Bearkat Pride. hope that everyone who has had any We don’t hear that about other “From time to time, we have relationship with Sam Houston State will universities as much. employees in our company tell us their take advantage of re-connecting and be a “Charlie and I have been fortunate son or daughter has been admitted part of its future growth.” ❍

HONORING TRADITIONS. CREATING FUTURES. LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

Charles E. Amato & Gary L Dudley Campaign Co-Chairs

Dr. Dana G. Hoyt University President

Sam Houston University Foundation Board Richard A. Hartley Ferne S. Frosch Robert E. Hutson Don A. Sanders Leo T. “Tommy” Metcalf Charles E. Amato Preston Johnson, Jr. William P. “Bill” Thomas Erin M. Steele Robert L. Bruner Jack C. Parker Gary L. Whitlock

Don Gilbert Alan Tinsley Eddie and Cindy Blazek Health Sciences and Osteopathic Athletics Committee Chair Ag Sciences Committee Co-Chairs Medicine Committee Chair

The Campaign for Sam Houston State University

2015–2016 Societies 9 Clinton W. and Becky L. Fancher First Community Credit Union THE HARRY F. ESTILL THE AUSTIN HALL SOCIETY Mark Flynn The society commemorates the oldest building Wendy Fregia SOCIETY Howard G. and Sharon F. Frey The society commemorates the university on campus, dedicated in 1851 for Austin Linda C. Gaskill College with Gen. Sam Houston in attendance. Mary McAshan Gibbs Trust leader who served as president for 29 years, Angela W. and Gerald Goodwin longer than anyone in Sam Houston State A group of Huntsville citizens acquired the Christopher W. Gore building and donated it to the state in 1879 to Nicholas P. and Sherri D. Grant history. Among his many achievements, Melissa R. and Tony Grimes the curriculum was expanded and the first open Sam Houston Normal Institute. Missy H. Grones Robert D. and Sarah B. Gwin baccalaureate degree was awarded in 1919. Charles E. and Joy J. Hall Willie Frank Hall and Ediberto B. and Carla Reyna Charles Kenneth and Virginia Hall Trust Catherine E. and Sam A. Moak Team Dodge Chrysler Jeep Earnest L. Richards Mary Jane Andrews John W. and Keith Halsell Donald G. and Texas Society DAR, Inc. Jerry W. and Delfina Rohde E. J. Arnold Jaimie L. Hebert Mari Z. Montgomery Robert L. Thompson Kenneth R. and Debra J. Ross Tara S. and Dan Arrowood Frances E. and Elizabeth A. Montgomery April D. Timm Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Myrna K. Ashorn Stephen Hendrick Kathryn K. Montgomery Amy Tong Home - Huntsville Webb I. Bailey, Jr. Billy D. and Sherry L. Hirsch M. Doug and Pamela J. Moore Christopher L. and Susan and Wes Sanders Jerry A. and Susan F. Ballard Melinda A. Holt John E. and Diana K. Nabors Deborah L. Tritico John W. and Holly C. Sansing Jerry N. and Sherrie L. Barratt David B. and Carol M. Houston Dana E. and Betty J. Nicolay Natalie R. Turman Patrick E. and Justin D. Baxley William L. Humphrey Noble Energy Inc. David P. and Jill L. Vaughan Deborah S. Scanlon Rachel M. and Jim Baxter Huntsville Cruisers Richard E. Norman and Kristy and Charlie Vienne Carol and Doug Shaw BDO Seidman, LLP Huntsville Ducks Unlimited Anne E. True Ward Furniture & Flooring Shell Oil Company Foundation BDO USA, LLP Huntsville Lions Club Timothy R. and David B. and Jackie Ward Dan J. Sherman and Mark A. and Huntsville Physical Medicine Jean M. O’Brien Linda (Atkinson) and Johanna M. Daniels-Sherman Jennifer S. Beedlow Institute - Gregory Peter, D.C. Freida A. O’Bryant Cliff M. West Ronald E. Shields and Bob and Brenda Beeler James W. and M. Michael and Carol S. Park Mark F. and Cristel Whitaker Renee Thompson Richard A. and Geraldine E. Hynes Glenn M. Payne J. Robert Willis Billy A. Smith, Sr. and Beth A. Belovsky IBE SMT Equipment Ralph W. and Linda Pease Nancy (Perkins) Wilson Kathy L. (Kellett) Smith D. L. and Sandra R. Benke Industrial Electric Service Permianlide Michael L. and W. Greg Smith Jeff D. and T. Joelle Berlat Stephen E. and Gregory D. and Diana D. Winborn Jimmy E. and Mandy L. Spivey Marilyn K. Beto Shenna I. Izevbizua Christina G. Peter Lawrence A. and Mary Wolfskill Thomas G. and Steven D. and Ursel L. Billings Helen J. and David Jeffrey Brian V. and Joshua A. and Claudette M. Stone Laurie D. and Buford Black Fred R. and Martha A. Jester Lorri M. Petrauskas Jamie K. Woodall Kyle J. Stutts Debbie Bliese Memorial Law Samuel P. and Susan Phillips The Woodlands Area Chamber Krist R. and Enforcement Scholarship Patricia D. Johnson Phy