Alumni Success

A True Believer
Stan McKee, Senior Manager of Customer Relations for Oncor and member of the board of directors for the Community Health Service Agency, Inc. of Hunt County, is not only the incoming president of the Alumni Board, he's also a tried-and-true…

AAMMPing Up the Involvement
Zachary Shirley, Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, is a stranger to no one. His outgoing personality and exuberance for his role at A&M-Commerce are truly infectious, and he has the perfect amount of energy for leading a successful…

The Royal Roar
An Evening of Recognition & Celebration in Retrospect
The 2012 Royal Roar was something fit for kings and queens. On October 5, Texas A&M University-Commerce invited alumni and friends to celebrate and honor their gifts and achievements. Due to the…

Life’s Key Points
Sam Walker is an icon on and off the court to students, athletes, coaches and fans from all over this region. Coach Sam Walker reached a milestone in his career on January 9, 2013 as he became the all-time winningest…

Alumni Ambassadors
Departments across campus have chosen former students to serve as Ambassadors, inviting them to return to campus to interact with students and faculty. This is the highest honor that a department may bestow upon its alumni. Over the past 30…

Carl S. Richie, Jr., Distinguished Alumni 2013
(Class of 1981) has worked on all three levels of government—local, state and federal. He began his legislative career by serving as a fellow to a member of the U.S. Congress. Then he served as a legislative assistant for two…

Toby Harty, Distinguished Alumni 2013
(Class of 1968 and 1969) comes from a long line of Lions. Her mother, siblings and several relatives hold degrees from A&M-Commerce. She worked as a secretary in the counseling center during her time on campus, and after graduation, she…

Congressman Mike Conaway, Distinguished Alumni 2013
(Class of 1970) came to A&M-Commerce after graduating from Odessa Permian High School. He received his BBA degree in Accounting. He was recently sworn in for his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives and represents 29 counties in…

Dr. Paul Rountree, Distinguished Alumni 2013
(Class of 1965) received his bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, and English before graduating from medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1969. In 1972, Rountree became the director of the East Little Rock Community…

Ben L. Scholz, Distinguished Alumni 2013
(Class of 1969) received his bachelor's degree in technical agriculture while forming a partnership with his father in a farming and ranching operation called Scholz Farms. He had the responsibilities of management, marketing, planning and computerizing financial records. In 1999,…

Robert “Bob” Lee Walker, Distinguished Alumni 2013
(Class of 1970) became Administrative Assistant at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas shortly after his graduation from A&M-Commerce. He stayed there for four years as an administrative coordinator where he oversaw Woodlawn Hospital, a facility for psychiatric and extended care.…

Dr. Cliff L. Wood, Distinguished Alumni 2013
(Class of 1966, 1967 and 1973) became Director of Student Activities for Tarrant County Junior College shortly after receiving his master's degree in science. After graduating with his doctorate in education from A&M-Commerce, Dr. Wood served as Dean of Institutional…

The 2012 Gold Blazers-Sandra Doyle
Sandra Doyle Gold Blazer
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The 2012 Gold Blazers-Buddie Barnes
Robert V. Barnes Gold Blazer
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The 2012 Gold Blazers-Billy Marshall
Billy Marshall Gold Blazer
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The 2012 Gold Blazers-Carl Richie, Jr.
Carl S. Richie, Jr. Gold Blazer
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The 2012 Gold Blazers-Toby Harty
Toby Harty Gold Blazer Award
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The 2012 Gold Blazers-Congressman Mike Conaway
Watch Congressman Conaway
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The 2012 Gold Blazers-Ben Scholz
Ben Scholz Award Video
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

The 2012 Gold Blazers-Bob Walker
Robert Walker Gold Blazer
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…