SPRING 2018 VOLUME 23, NO. 1 FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES 12IN SUPPORT OF CHAMPIONSHIPthMan ATHLETICS CAROLYN & TOMMIE LOHMAN ’59 E. KING GILL AWARD HONOREES 12th Man Foundation 1922 Fund The 1922 Fund represents our desire to permanently endow scholarships for all Aggie student-athletes. It is an initiative that will benefit student-athletes from all teams, with different backgrounds and upbringings, and it is one that will forever resonate. Texas A&M Athletics was changed forever on January 2, 1922. That was the day E. King Gill was called from the crowd to put on a uniform and stand ready for his team. “An athletic scholarship It was a transformative moment in Aggie is the most important history, and E. King Gill’s actions still and special thing I’ve shape the fabric of our school. The 12th ever received. To be a part Man tradition was born that day, and Gill’s of the Aggie network legacy of support is the most visible part for the rest of my life of what makes Texas A&M so unique. is something special.” An investment in the 1922 Fund is a direct – Christian Kirk ’19 investment in the long-term viability and success of Texas A&M Athletics. Contact the Major Gifts Staff at 979-260-7595 For More Information About the 1922 Fund The 12th Man Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization 33 40 42 Educate and Elevate | Page 14 E. King Gill Award recipients Carolyn and Tommie Lohman ’59 found a rewarding joy investing in A&M students and student-athletes BY LEANNE SOUTH 46 12TH MAN FOUNDATION IMPACTFUL DONORS STUDENT-ATHLETES 10 Q&A with Cindy Taylor ’84 27 Stephanie ’94 & Josh Davis ’94 30 Eva Paalma ’18 Chair of the 12th Man Foundation BY BRIAN DAVIS ’01 Scholar student-athlete, tennis player and CEO Board of Trustees BY DOUGLAS PILS ’92 33 Rhonda & Todd Overbergen ’88 12 2018 Board of Trustees BY BRIAN DAVIS ’01 38 Cason Sherrod ’18 A positive force on the mound 22 The Annual Fund 40 Chris ’05 & Shannon Bowman and in the community Annual donations are critical to BY MATT SIMON ’98 BY DOUGLAS PILS ’92 funding scholarships and programs for Texas A&M Athletics 44 Donald ’56 & Judith Robbins 42 Erica Russell ’18 BY MATT SIMON ’98 Senior center fielder, community 24 2018 Texas A&M Football volunteer and future professor Christina ’97 & Mark ’92 Morreale 48 BY SCOTT RETZLAFF Season Ticket Renewals BY MATT SIMON ’98 Renew your football season tickets March 5 - April 2 to secure your 46 Donovan Wilson ’18 seat for the Jimbo Fisher era TEXAS A&M ATHLETICS Thankful for his opportunities, but hungry for more 26 Kyle Field Campaign Celebration 05 Aggie Accolades BY WILL JOHNSON ’01 On February 23, 2018, we proudly Facilities Update announced the overwhelmingly successful 08 50 Michael Montgomery ’12 Kevin Hurley, Senior Associate Athletics conclusion of the Kyle Field Campaign Former football player, heart disease Director for Athletic Facilities survivor, motivational speaker, 52 Eppright Distinguished Donors actor and aspiring producer 36 Jerry Schmidt BY CHAREAN WILLIAMS ’86 58 Staff Spotlight: Toni McDowell Director of Athletic Performance Director of Gifts Processing for A&M Football BY CASEY PACE ’18 BY WILL JOHNSON ’01 ON THE COVER: CHARCOAL PORTRAIT OF CAROLYN AND TOMMIE LOHMAN ’59 BY WILLIAM ROSE 12thMan VOLUME 23, NO. 1 SPRING 2018 MAGAZINE STAFF ADMINISTRATION MAJOR GIFTS Brian Davis ’01, Interim Editor Travis Dabney ’96 979-260-7579 Brady Bullard ’95 979-260-7585 Jon Lee ’08, Interim Vice President President & CEO Senior Vice President of Major Gifts of Marketing & Communications Casey Pace ’18, Student Worker Katelyn Buys ’14 979-260-2391 Jacob Green ’80 979-260-2399 Executive Assistant to the President & CEO Vice President of Major Gifts MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS & Trustee Liaison and Endowments Thomas Campbell ’02, Photographer Randy Howard ’79 979-260-7583 Kelly Corcoran ’95 979-260-7943 Andrew Hancock ’02, Photographer Senior Vice President of Finance Vice President of Major Gifts Will Johnson ’01, Writer Michael Kellett ’91, Photographer Terri McKee 979-260-7580 Clint Dempsey ’04 979-260-7584 Vince Lombardi, Production Director of Accounting Vice President of Major Gifts & Planned Giving Douglas Pils ’92, Writer Lauren Pearce ’11 979-260-7592 Scott Retzlaff, Writer Director of Human Resources Patrick Wilson ’10 979-260-7595 Matt Simon ’98, Writer Manager of Donor Relations Leanne South, Writer Toni McDowell 979-260-7577 Charean Williams ’86, Writer Director of Gifts Processing Lauren Cooper ’14 979-260-7952 Manager of Development Services Sandra Bosse 979-260-7571 Receptionist BOARD OF TRUSTEES MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR Cynthia B. “Cindy” Taylor ’84, Houston ANNUAL FUND & DONOR SERVICES Jon Lee ’08 979-260-7598 Interim Vice President of Michael Solomon ’04 979-260-2395 CHAIR-ELECT Marketing & Communications Monty Davis ’77, Cypress Senior Vice President of Annual Fund & Donor Services Brian Davis ’01 979-260-7590 IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Director of Creative Services & Samantha Milroy 979-260-2397 Frosty Gilliam Jr. ’80, Odessa Interim Editor of 12th Man Magazine Director of Annual Fund David D. 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The women’s swimming and diving team won its third straight conference title after NCAA TOP 10 AWARD a dominating, wire-to-wire performance in their home pool at the 2018 Southeastern Texas A&M swimmer Sarah Gibson received the NCAA’s Conference Championships in February.