Alumni Success

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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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-Dr. Cliff Wood
The Gold Blazer Award is presented annually to alumni who have provided outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the university.…

Jane Martyn
Recognize the name but not the face? Jane Martyn, assistant alumni director, is the source of the Alumni Association emails and correspondence you receive. Whether it be for a local or national event, she keeps alumni up-to-date via electronic communication…

From Your Alumni Association
As I admired the new statue on campus in memory of Rachel Rollings and Britney Lipsey, I couldn't help but think how such a statue typifies why this university is so special. Aptly named “The Teacher,” it memorializes Rachel's dream…

Alumni events, spring 2012
Commerce takes Manhattan
by Kim Williams
The Texas A&M University-Commerce wind ensemble and chorale performed in February at the world famous Carnegie Hall in New York City in the Distinguished Concerts International New York's “Deep in the Heart of Texas.”…