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2020 2025 ANNUAL REPORT

FOUNDATION DIRECTORS LIST

TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI FOUNDATION

DIRECTORS LIST LEADERSHIP

DIRECTORS

Dr. Gregg Silverman President

Jordan Anderson Ed Cantu ’81 Jag Cheema ’68 Dr. Haysam Dawod ’85 Dr. Scott Elliff ’82, ’86, ’12 Nancy Eshleman President Kelly M. Miller, Ph.D. (ex-officio) Govind Nadkarni Stephen Rybak ’05 Tim Stephens Rosie Vela ’79, ’80

Suzelle Tinnell ’89 Vice President Dana Sisk ’01 Treasurer Diane DeCou Secretary Nancy Eshleman Past President

Directors Emeritus John Buckley ’80 John Chapman Gloria Hicks Celika Storm Karen O’Connor Urban Richard Leshin | Counsel Laurie Cook, CPA | Accountant Michael Dellinger | Financial Advisor Jaime Nodarse Barrera | Vice President for Institutional Advancement Julian Lopez ’23, ’25 | Foundation Coordinator

TABLE OF CONTENTS 04

PRESIDENT'S LETTER Kelly M. Miller, Ph.D.

12 NEW ENDOWMENTS

UNIVERSITY FINANCIALS

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP COUNCIL NEW INDUCTEES

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT'S LETTER Dr. Gregg Silverman

TAM-CC FOUNDATION FINANCIALS

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Mason Benitez ,26

DONOR SPOTLIGHT Roger Bateman

TAMU-CC BY THE NUMBERS

INNER CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT Islander Finish Initiative: Helping students cross the finish line

ATHLETICS SPOTLIGHT Going the distance with Elizabeth Khatevi ’28

CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT Port of Corpus Christi

IN MEMORIAM

HRI SPOTLIGHT Drones offer HRI researchers a unique view of coastal bird colonies 3

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT'S LETTER

Dear Islanders,

“Together, we are transforming lives — and strengthening the Coastal Bend and beyond.”

ecause of you, lives are changing every day at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Your generosity is more than a gift — it is opportunity, momentum, and belief in the promise of our students. This year’s Annual Report is a testament to the powerful impact your support makes possible.

line and graduated through the Islander Finish Initiative — a powerful reminder that it is never too late to complete the dream of a college degree. And you will discover how philanthropic investment fuels groundbreaking research at the Harte Research Institute, where innovation in drone technology is protecting Texas coastal ecosystems for generations to come.

In these pages, you will meet Roger Bateman, whose life of adventure and service inspired a legacy of scholarships that continues to open doors for future educators and business leaders. You will see how the Port of Corpus Christi is helping students like Nicholas Comeaux ’20, ’26 and Xitlali Gallegos ’23, ’26 stay rooted here while reaching forward into meaningful careers that strengthen our region.

Each story shares a common thread: someone believed in a student. Someone invested in possibility. Someone gave.

You will celebrate Elizabeth Khatevi ’28, whose scholarship helped carry her from Kenya to the NCAA national stage, and Mason Benitez ’26, whose calling to care is made stronger by donors who ease the financial burden of nursing school. You will also read about Brian Evans ’25 and Nancy Cantu ’26, who crossed the finish

Thank you for being that someone. Your continued partnership ensures that the Island University remains a place where talent is nurtured, barriers are removed, and futures are built. Together, we are transforming lives — and strengthening the Coastal Bend and beyond. Sincerely,

Dr. Kelly M. Miller President & CEO Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

UNIVERSITY FINANCIALS

$13,242,000 $0

GIFTS

FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS

$1,975,000 OTHER INCOME

$11,825,000

$84,552,000

HIGHER EDUCATION FUND

TUITION & FEES

$13,953,000 INVESTMENT INCOME

$23,574,000 SALES & SERVICES

$34,328,000

FUND SOURCES FY 2025 TOTAL $298,087,000

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$38,850,000 CONTRACTS & GRANTS

$75,788,000 STATE APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL REVENUE

$5,410,000

$123,743,000

UTILITIES

SALARY & WAGES

$4,662,000 EQUIPMENT (CAPITALIZED)

$13,208,000 OTHER

$21,188,000 SCHOLARSHIPS

EXPENDITURES FY 2025 TOTAL $311,661,000

$30,050,000 DEBT SERVICE

$39,669,000 BENEFITS

$73,731,000 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT'S LETTER

Dear Islanders, Supporters, and Friends, I

t is a privilege to serve as president of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Foundation during such a meaningful time in our university’s growth. I am grateful to the leaders who have shaped this foundation over the years and for the dedicated donors and community partners whose generosity continues to strengthen our Island University.

“Your investment today creates opportunity for generations to come.”

Today, the foundation’s assets stand at an all-time high of $71 million. This achievement reflects the trust placed in our mission and the collective belief in the transformative power of education at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. These funds support scholarships, faculty excellence, research initiatives, and innovative programs that expand opportunity and elevate the student experience. The "30x30" campaign to establish 30 new endowments by 2030 is well underway. Since launching this initiative, we have been intentionally building new endowments and engaging partners who share our vision for long-term sustainability and impact. We are actively pursuing this strategic effort to ensure that students, academic programs, and priority initiatives have enduring support. With continued momentum and your partnership, we will reach this milestone and further secure the future of our university.

In close partnership with Dr. Kelly M. Miller, President and CEO of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, we remain steadfast in our commitment to seeing our students thrive, our academic programs grow stronger, and our university expand its regional and national impact. Dr. Miller’s leadership has positioned Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for continued advancement, and the foundation is proud to align our resources and efforts with her vision. Together, we are focused on creating pathways to ensure that students are supported, faculty are empowered, and programs are equipped to meet the evolving needs of our community. The future of our Island University is bright, and I am honored to serve alongside those who believe in its promise. On behalf of the foundation board and the students whose lives are changed through your generosity, thank you for your continued trust and support. Your investment today creates opportunity for generations to come. Sincerely,

Dr. Gregg Silverman President Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation

2025 TAM-CC FOUNDATION FINANCIALS

$5,269,736

$56,071,693

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

INVESTMENTS

$343,400 PLEDGES RECEIVABLE - CURRENT

$299,863 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

$4,681 PREPAID EXPENSES

$499,200

2025 CURRENT ASSETS OTHER ASSETS

OTHER RECEIVABLES

$394,744 MINERAL INTERESTS

$0 REMAINDER INTERESTS IN TRUSTS

$1,531,007

$64,425,563

PLEDGES RECEIVABLE NET OF CURRENT

TOTAL ASSETS

$11,239 OTHER ASSETS

$7,758,984 WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS

$359,600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS NET ASSETS

$56,306,979 WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS (SCHOLARSHIPS)

$64,425,563 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

TAM-CC FOUNDATION FINANCIALS

STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION FINANCIAL POSITION For the years ending March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025

ASSETS

2024

2025

$966,985 $15,267 $1,786,717 $53,452,069 $11,701 $450,000

$5,269,736 $299,863 $343,400 $56,071,693 $4,681 $499,200

OTHER ASSETS Mineral Interests Remainder Interests Other Assets

$141,998 $1,047,968 $11,239

$394,744 $0 $11,239

Total Other Assets

$1,201,205

$405,983

$168,324

$1,531,007

$58,052,268

$64,425,563

$5,641

$359,600

NET ASSETS Without Donor Restrictions With Donor Restrictions - Scholarships

$7,571,997 $50,474,630

$7,758,984 $56,306,979

Total Net Assets

$58,046,627

$64,065,963

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

$58,052,268

$64,425,563

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable Pledges Receivable - Current Investments Prepaid Expenses Other Receivables

PLEDGES RECEIVABLE - NET OF CURRENT POSITION TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts Payable

FOUNDATION FYE TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $70 million $64M

$60 million $50 million $40 million $30 million $20 million $10 million

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

2011

2012 2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019 2020 2021

2022 2023 2024 2025

“Because of your support, I can focus fully on my academics without having to worry about the financial burdens. I am working my hardest to make the most out of this opportunity and strive for great academic success during my time at the Island University.” ANDREW SCHNEBLE ’28 Computer Science

67,123

$1,149,189

ISLANDER ALUMNI

AMOUNT RAISED BY ALUMNI DONORS 9

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

A Calling to Care MEET MASON BENITEZ ’26, NURSING MAJOR WORKING IN THE MEDICAL FIELD OFTEN

means you’re never truly off the clock. Mason Benitez ’26, a senior nursing student at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, found that out firsthand. While preparing to report for a clinical rotation at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline, Benitez spotted a woman in her car, slumped over the steering wheel, in the hospital’s parking lot. Without hesitation, he jumped into action. “I rushed over, opened the door, and immediately checked her pulse,” Benitez said. “I quickly went through my training. She was dazed, and I propped her up, making sure she didn’t need CPR. I was able to get a doctor over to her and she ended up being fine.” That moment reminded Benitez why

he chose nursing in the first place — to that stood out, he said, is the Island be able to make a difference. University. He first visited campus during his middle school years thanks For Benitez, a sense of duty and to family ties in the area. desire to make an impact took root early, a natural byproduct of growing “Being so close to family, both here up in a military family. He was born in Corpus Christi and in Harlingen, in Harlingen, Texas, where his father, was one of the main reasons I chose a U.S. Marine, was stationed. From TAMU-CC,” Benitez said. “Then, I there, Benitez and his family traveled looked into TAMU-CC’s amazing around the world with stops in Japan, nursing program, and it was a no-brainer decision.” North Carolina, and California. Along the way, he began to think about a career in the medical field, an idea first Once on campus, the tropical atmosphere was certainly a plus for sparked by a health science class he Benitez, but it was the challenging took in high school. coursework and the professionalism of the faculty in the College of Nursing “I went into nursing because it’s a and Health Sciences that really profession where I can have the most impressed him. impact and maximize my potential,” Benitez said. “I think back to that first semester and how scared we all were as new In his 22 years of life, Benitez has nursing students,” Benitez said. “The seen a lot of the world. But one place professors were phenomenal and helped us retain the knowledge and Mason Benitez ’26 skills we’ll use for the rest of our careers.”

“I went into nursing because it’s a profession where I can have the most impact and maximize my potential.” MASON BENITEZ ’26 Nursing major

The hard work and dedication shown by Benitez also caught the attention of his professors. “Mason stood out as a student who approached learning with genuine 10

Mason Benitez ’26

curiosity and determination,” said Rosario Garcia ’04, ’23, Clinical Assistant Professor and BSN Coordinator. “He didn’t just complete tasks — he asked meaningful questions, demonstrated strong clinical judgment, and consistently sought to understand the why behind the care.” With a 3.5 GPA, Benitez is excelling academically and has earned various scholarships including the TAMU-CC Nursing Student Scholarship, the LaVerne and Thomas Howell Endowed Scholarship, and the Marine Corps Scholarship. “Without the financial burden, I am able to focus on my academics, the ways I can make a positive impact,

and how I can contribute to the community that has given me so much,” Benitez said. “I would love to shake the hands of everyone who has donated to those scholarships. These scholarships show that people believe in you and that they want to invest in you. That motivates me to give back and help others the best way I can — through medicine.” After graduation, Benitez plans to work as an ER nurse with later plans to become a flight nurse, which is a registered nurse who provides critical medical care during air transport. As a first-generation college student, he also aims to inspire his two younger siblings to pursue higher education. “My father has always led by example,

and he inspires me to do the same for my siblings,” Benitez said. “I’m trying to convince my brother, who is in high school, to go into the medical field and be the change in someone’s life.” Family and hard work are the pillars that have shaped Benitez into the young man he is today. As he looks ahead to a future full of possibilities, he carries those values with him. “I give all the credit to my parents and the sacrifices they’ve made,” Benitez said. “My dad has served in the Marine Corps for almost 30 years, and my mom devoted herself to raising us. I’m incredibly proud of who my parents are. Everything I do honors them and helps me build a future where I can help others.” • 11

NEW ENDOWMENTS 2025 Corpus Christi Road Runners Beach to Bay Endowed Scholarship in Athletics Vinay Dulip Memorial Endowed Scholarship Charles E. Ferguson Endowed Scholarship in Engineering Lieutenant Colonel Henry F. Fey USA RET Endowed Scholarship Dr. Janice Freeman and Dr. Joyce Freeman Endowed Scholarship in Biology Renée and Ray Frisbie Endowed Scholarships in Marine and Coastal Conservation Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Endowed Scholarship Harte Research Institute (HRI) Endowment Dr. Marian Hendricks-Berry Endowed Scholarship in Athletics Robert Justus Kleberg, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Dr. Kamiar Kouzekanani Endowed Scholarship for Student-Athletes Governor Rick Perry Endowed Scholarship Dee and Ted Stephens Endowed Scholarship Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Order of Omega Sigma Tau Chapter Endowed Scholarship

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP COUNCIL Scholarship endowments that have reached a book value of $50,000 or more are inducted into the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Endowed Scholarship Council and recognized at various levels. Below are new inductees for 2025.

PLATINUM WAVE

GREEN WAVE

$500,000 or more

$100,000-$149,999

Dr. Wes Tunnell Fellowship Endowment at HRI

Robert Justus Kleberg, Sr. Endowed Scholarship

Warren Foundation

Thomas & Susan Shirley Graduate Travel Endowed Scholarship

$1,774,904

BLUE WAVE

AMOUNT AWARDED IN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

GOLD WAVE $250,000-$499,000 ArcelorMittal Texas HBI Endowed Scholarship for Residents of San Patricio County Dr. Janice Freeman & Dr. Joyce Freeman Endowed Scholarship in Biology

SILVER WAVE $150,000-$249,999 Carl and MaryJane Crull Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering Paul and Linda Orser Scholarship Endowment

$50,000-$99,999

Donald Lee & Mary Jo Green Endowed Scholarship in Athletics Brian Miller & Colleen Johnson Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Academic Decathlon Volunteers Dr. Kelly M. Miller Leadership Endowment Doris J. Seibold Endowed Scholarship

178

NUMBER OF FIRST TIME DONORS 13

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

A Spirit of Adventure, A Commitment to Education ROGER BATEMAN LEAVES BEHIND A PHILANTHROPIC LEGACY ROGER BATEMAN, BORN JOHN Roger Bateman, in Medford, Oregon, lived with a zest for life few could match. It is something his daughter Susan Bateman Hoch discovered firsthand some 40,000 feet above the ground. She and one of her best friends were on a four-seater Cessna plane, which was flown by her father to New Orleans. Before they could get to their destination, they were greeted by a punishing lightning storm. “Me and my friend were just praying to land,” Hoch recalled, still in disbelief. “But my father was unfazed. He kept that plane rising and soon we were above the storm, bathed in sunlight.” Adventure ran through Bateman’s veins, but so did remarkable intellect. He graduated high school at just 16 years old and at the spry young age of 75, was accepted into Mensa, an elite high-IQ society. In between those decades, an extraordinary life would unfold — one rooted in family, hard work, and the importance of giving back. His generosity would also lead to a powerful partnership with the Island University. After receiving a four-year scholarship to the University of the Redlands in California, Bateman embarked on his freshman year of college in 1944. One year later, duty called. In the midst of World War II, Bateman enlisted in the U.S. Navy with an eye towards the sky. Flight training brought him to Corpus Christi for the first time, where two important things happened: he earned his wings as a Naval Aviator at NAS Corpus Christi, and he would meet his 14

Roger Bateman’s bomber jacket from his time in the U.S. Navy drapes over a portrait of the man taken in the early 1980’s.

first wife, Dorothy Blasingame, who was a regular at Navy dances. “Dad actually dated mom’s best friend first, but then later decided he liked mom better,” Hoch joked. The couple married before he went off to war. Bateman survived harrowing moments, served overseas, and survived a near plane crash during a patrol flight before the Korean War, but he returned home eager to start the next chapter in his life. The GI Bill and a scholarship from Standard Oil helped pave his way to the University of California at Berkley, where he earned his MBA. He started his career as a CPA for Standard Oil Company in San Francisco. With his first child on the way, Bateman got a job with the help of his father in law at

a CPA firm in Corpus Christi, the place he would call home for the rest of his life. “He was hired as the chief accountant for Coastal States, a small gas company that had just gone public,” Hoch said. “He rose up to Vice President of Finance for the company and helped turn it into one of the glamour stocks on the New York Stock Exchange.” Despite the success, Bateman yearned for more. In 1967, he created Bateman Investments, working across oil and gas, securities, and real estate sectors. His brilliant mind for finance would turn struggling companies into major successes. “He was a visionary,” Hoch proudly said. “He was very, very good at long

“Making sure all students had an opportunity to pursue higher education was one of his true passions.” SUSAN BATEMAN HOCH Daughter of Roger Bateman

Roger Bateman tours the new TAMU-CC Downtown Building in 2024 with his daughter Susan Bateman Hoch, her husband Blair Hoch, and friend Ola Rushing.

and cats, fit him perfectly. He also used his voice to make sure everyone got the opportunity they deserved. “Daddy always fought for the underdog,” Hoch said.

Dr. Kelly M. Miller and Roger Bateman at the 2024 Endowed Scholarship Banquet.

range planning and could clearly lay out the steps you needed to take to achieve your goals.” As Bateman reached the pinnacle of his career, he also reached back to help others. A fierce believer in service, he contributed his time and leadership to nearly 20 civic organization boards, including the United Way of the Coastal Bend, Coastal Bend Food Bank, Texas Department of MHMR, South Shore Christian Church, and the Gulf Coast Humane Society — which, as an avid animal lover and foster to many dogs

Bateman would spend his life living to the fullest and traveled widely, especially to places of historical significance. He flew his own plane, he drove fast cars, he met with presidents, and even chaperoned First Lady Nancy Regan during a visit to Corpus Christi. Through it all, he never forgot what opened the first door for him — access to education. “His family did not go to college, and they never even talked about college,” Hoch said. “A scholarship poster in his high school principal’s office is what sparked his interest in higher education. Making sure all students had an opportunity to pursue higher education was one of his true passions.” Bateman’s legacy at TAMU-CC includes the Bateman Family Endowed Scholarship in Education, which was established in the 1970s, and the John Roger Bateman Endowed Scholarship in Business and Accounting. He was also instrumental in securing support

for the John and Augusta Doan Endowed Scholarship and the Dorothy B. Goodman Endowed Scholarship in Early Childhood Education. In 2018, he was inducted into the TAMU-CC Bronze Inner Circle of Excellence. Roger Bateman passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 97. He left behind three children — David, Sally, and Susan; two stepchildren — stepdaughter Randy and stepson Kirk; nine grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. He also left behind a philanthropic legacy at TAMU-CC that continues to ripple across generations. “It all started with dad,” Hoch said with pride. “I’m now working on my mom’s endowed scholarship at TAMU-CC, and my husband is establishing an endowed scholarship there in honor of his mother. The family tradition continues.” Soon, Bateman’s name will adorn the John Roger Bateman Reading Room, a dedicated space for Special Collections & Archives in TAMU-CC’s new Downtown Building. “He wanted that legacy,” Hoch said. “He was so excited about it, I wish he could have seen it. Thanks to his excitement, my husband and I adopted the lounge next to his reading room.” Together, these spaces stand as a lasting reflection of a man who approached life with curiosity, believed in the power of learning, honored history, and above all, devoted his life to his family. •

TAMU-CC by the numbers* MORE THAN $140 M AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS & AID

$ ECONOMIC BENEFIT GENERATED ANNUALLY BY THE UNIVERSITY

$986.3 M $884.4 M $878.2 M TO THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO THE COASTAL BEND

44 & 63

150+

REPRESENTED BY OUR STUDENT POPULATION

TAMUS REGIONAL UNIVERSITY IN RESEARCH EXPENDITURES

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

STATES

COUNTRIES

TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI COMMUNITY

*Using data from FY25 (Sept. 1, 2024 - Aug. 31, 2025)

INNER CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE The Honor Wall of Recognition, located in the University Center’s Legacy Hall, showcases the university’s most generous donors and reflects cumulative giving. It affords visual recognition of these most inspired donors. Below are new inductees for 2025.

PLATINUM INNER CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SOCIETY Gifts of $1,000,000 - $9,999,999 James A. "Buddy" Davidson Charitable Foundation Pam Nelson Harte and Will Harte H-E-B

Patty and Hank Nuss Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Dee Stephens

BRONZE INNER CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SOCIETY Gifts of $100,000 - $249,999 Dr. Mary Jane Hamilton and Robert Hamilton

GOLD INNER CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SOCIETY

Hicks Automotive Group

Gifts of $500,000 - $999,999

Port Aransas Billfish Pachanga, LLC

The Harmon A. and Grace W. Dobson Arts Fund

Sid W. Richardson Foundation

Dr. Janice Freeman and Dr. Joyce Freeman Dr. Robert Furgason and Gloria Furgason

SILVER INNER CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SOCIETY Gifts of $250,000 - $499,999 ArcelorMittal Texas HBI

Dr. Paul and Mrs. Linda "Lin" Orser

$ $17 M+ RAISED BY DONORS IN FY25

Conni, Jeff, and Jay Wise

HERITAGE SOCIETY Estate and Life Income Gifts Dr. Janice Freeman and Dr. Joyce Freeman

1,690 TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation 17

CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT

Islander Finish Initiative HELPING STUDENTS CROSS THE FINISH LINE but the goal of earning his degree never faded.

Brian Evans ’25 and Ed Cantu ’81

When the time finally felt right, Evans, who initially studied kinesiology, made the first call back to TAMU-CC, where he found out about reapplying for admission and financial aid. A little more than 20 credits shy of finishing his degree, Evans was close enough to see the end, but far enough to feel the weight of the years in between. Taking advantage of online courses as he now lived in Dallas, Evans soon completed something which meant more to him than a mere credential. “I’m the type who has to complete the task, so this was a very long time coming,” Evans said. On commencement day, the feeling was overwhelming — a mix of pride, relief, and closure. THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WEREN'T NEW

for Brian Evans ’25 — only the setting was. More than two decades ago, Evans spent two seasons under the lights in the old Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum, playing for Islanders Men’s Basketball as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi began its Division I journey. Yet despite his athletic accomplishments, one arena moment eluded him: commencement. That changed in May 2025, as Evans walked the stage of the Hilliard Center and received his Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, bringing a longawaited journey to its completion. For Evans, the road back to the Island University started with a question he’d carried for years. How would he finish what he started? The answer came through the Islander Finish Initiative and Program Specialist Jessica Litz ’20.

“Jessica was great,” Evans said. “She really helped clear the obstacles for me to come back.” Evans first arrived at TAMU-CC in 2000 and was a part of the university’s first two seasons of Division I basketball. A professional opportunity overseas pulled him away in 2004 — a choice he doesn’t regret, but one which left a piece of unfinished business behind. “I always planned on coming back to finish my degree once I retired from the sport,” Evans said. His playing career took him across Europe and South America, competing in the EuroCup League and spending time in Romania, Hungary, Spain, Germany, and Greece. In 2008, he was offered an opportunity in the National Basketball Development League. Those experiences were life-changing,

“I was elated to finally become an alumnus of the school I played basketball for,” he said. “It felt like everything came full circle.” Today, Evans owns A3 Logistics, a freight company which partners with Tesla to transport lithium batteries for the electric vehicle automaker. He also dedicates part of his time to mentoring young athletes and their families through the college recruiting process, including contract awareness and financial literacy. His future educational goals include studying for a Master of Public Administration, also from TAMU-CC. “I want to be an example for the kids I work with, to show them how important it is to finish what you start,” Evans said. “I appreciate all the assistance and good energy it took to help me get this task completed.”

Litz describes the Islander Finish Initiative as a “one-stop shop” for students who paused their education and want to return with a clear route to graduation. After seven years in academic advising, she moved into her current role in April 2025, bringing with her a network of campus connections and a deep understanding of the systems students navigate. “My position allows me to work with a student from start to finish,” Litz said. “I help them understand the workings of financial aid, the business office, advising — whatever they need.” The program’s impact continues to accelerate. Fall 2025 saw 19 students graduate — the most since the program’s inception — bringing the total to 80 students who completed their degrees through the initiative. Another 88 students are currently enrolled with the help of microgrants, which average around $500 each.

Many of these microgrants help pay off old debt consisting of outstanding tuition or fees. “These microgrants make a big difference,” Litz said. “They show students we’re here to help them push forward, and it motivates them to keep going.” Among the students Litz has supported is Nancy Cantu ’26, who originally enrolled at TAMU-CC in fall 2019 after earning an associate degree from Del Mar College. She progressed steadily until 2023, when a scheduling conflict with her job as a PE assistant at a local elementary school forced her to step away. A kinesiology course required in-person attendance, but her campus could not spare her during those hours, so she decided to pause her education. While Cantu always planned to come back, it was Litz’s timely outreach that helped make it possible.

Nancy Cantu ’26 and Jessica Litz ’20

“I had come this far, and I couldn’t give up,” Cantu said. “I'm the first in my family to go to college, so Jessica helped me understand what I needed to do, and she stayed with me through the whole process.” Now, with only one class remaining to earn a Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Cantu is approaching a milestone she once worried might slip away. “It means everything to me,” said Cantu, who plans to pursue a coaching certificate once she earns her degree. “I couldn’t have done this without my family’s support. They pushed me to succeed when I was having a rough time.” The momentum of the Islander Finish Initiative depends on continued investment. An anonymous foundation has provided $600,000 in support across 2024 and 2025 and pledged an additional $150,000 for a third year, contingent on a dollar-for-dollar university match. With a deadline of Oct. 15, 2026, additional philanthropic support is needed to sustain the initiative’s microgrants, personalized guidance, and clear pathways back to graduation for returning Islanders. To help support, contact Kimberly Becerra at kimberly.becerra@tamucc.edu or call 361.825.2639.•

“They show students we're here to help them push forward and it motivates them to keep going.” JESSICA LITZ ’20

Islander Finish Initiative Program Specialist

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ATHLETICS SPOTLIGHT

Going the Distance KHATEVI RACES INTO ISLANDER HISTORY

Elizabeth Khatevi ’28 at the 2025 Women's Southland Conference Championships in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where she placed first overall for the individual title/championship.

RUNNING HAS TAKEN ELIZABETH Khatevi ’28 a lot places — to a world away, to the winners’ podium, and to possibilities beyond her wildest dreams. Most recently, it took her to Columbia, Missouri, where she lined up against some of the best collegiate runners in the nation. After a perfect season that included winning both the Southland Conference Championship and the 2025 NCAA South Central Regional Championship in the 6K, Khatevi earned her place at the NCAA National Championship in the women’s 6K. “Her blend of speed and endurance is special,” said Bryan Jackson, Head Coach of Islanders Cross Country/Track & Field. 20

“Coaches are always searching to find that kind of special combination in an athlete.” Khatevi became only the seventh Islander ever to compete at nationals. She placed 46th out of 262 competitors, the best finish for any woman in program history at the NCAA Championships. “It was fun, but not easy,” Khatevi said. “I was not happy with the results, because I didn’t reach my goal on how I wanted to end my season. The good thing is that I learned a lesson on how to compete, especially with national champions.” Running has always come naturally

to Khatevi, as has her thirst for competition. “I used to have a friend in primary school, and she was the top runner in the school,” Khatevi recalled. “One time, a teacher told the class that anyone who could beat her would receive a gift. I was like ‘boom,’ I got this. It was an 800-meter race, and I won.” Growing up in Kenya as the youngest of five children, Khatevi quickly became known for her speed. Her talent earned her a place at a Kenyan training school for elite runners, where she began drawing international attention, including from coaches at the Island University.

“The first time I talked to Coach Jackson, he really got me interested in this school,” Khatevi said. “We have good coaches and strong people behind me here. I think we have a very good family unit here. Everybody is very encouraging.”

She more than finished 6K meet — she came out on top, becoming the first freshman to win the women’s conference title since 2014. Her performance also helped the Islanders to a second-place team finish at the conference championship.

Like her running ability, success came fast for Khatevi. During her freshman year at TAMU-CC, she won her very first collegiate meet, a 5K at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational, besting the field by 10 seconds. She earned All-Southland Conference First Team honors and was named both the Southland Conference Women’s Freshman of the Year and Women’s Runner of the Year.

“It’s a testament to her toughness and determination,” Jackson said. “It takes a lot to beat Elizabeth.”

All that triumph was not without major adversity. She competed in the Southland Conference Championships that year with a fractured leg. “I thought that was the end of me,” Khatevi said. “But I trusted my coach and used his motivation to get me through.”

Elizabeth Khatevi ’28

The course isn’t the only place where Khatevi stands out. She’s also thriving academically as a sports psychology major, driven by her love of athletics and her dream of teaching others. “My ultimate goal is to be a track and field coach,” Khatevi said. “Also, maybe one day, I’d like to run for my country.” As far as she has come in her young life, Khatevi knows her journey would not be possible without the scholarship that helped bring her to TAMU-CC. That gift opened doors and set her up for a future she could have only dreamed of.

“My scholarship allows me to focus on what I love,” Khatevi said. “Being an Islander is so precious to me.” As Khatevi crosses the finish line on another cross country season and embarks on a new track and field season, she smiles, knowing she is exactly where she is meant to be. “Corpus Christi is so amazing, and I’m really happy to be here,” Khatevi said. “I have great friends and teammates, and my professors and coaches help me balance my obligations. I am so happy.” •

“My scholarship allows me to focus on what I love. Being an Islander is so precious to me.” ELIZABETH KHATEVI ’28 Islanders Cross Country

Elizabeth Khatevi ’28 with Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant.

ATHLETICS SPOTLIGHT

ISLANDERS ATHLETICS POINTS OF PRIDE 2024-2025 SEASON

4 2

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

90+

COACHES OF THE YEAR

EVENTS STREAMED ON ESPN+

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

NCAA APPEARANCES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE ALL-TOURNAMENT HONORS

28%

FIRST-TEAM ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE HONORS

STUDENT-ATHLETES WON "OF THE YEAR" AWARDS

INCREASED ATTENDANCE AT EVENTS

62 STUDENT-ATHLETES GRADUATED

4th

• STRAIGHT YEAR WINNING SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AWARD • YEAR IN A ROW WINNING THE SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE WOMEN ALL SPORTS AWARD

2,800+ HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE COMPLETED BY STUDENT-ATHLETES

18 25

MOST IN THE LEAGUE ISLANDERS WON 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS AND 25 CHAMPIONSHIPS OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS

ISLANDERS: 18 NEXT SCHOOL:10 ISLANDERS WON NEARLY TWICE AS MANY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS THAN THE NEXT SCHOOL 23

CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT

Rooted Here, Reaching Forward PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOLARSHIPS HELP LOCAL STUDENTS BUILD FUTURES AT HOME

Nicholas Comeaux ’20, ’26 with his faculty mentor, Dr. Collin Scarince, Assistant Professor of Psychology.

OVER THE COURSE OF A DECADE,

Nicholas Comeaux ’20, ’26 has carved a thoughtful and purposeful path through higher education. From his early days at Calallen High School, to earning a double major in philosophy and psychology from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, and now as a student in the university’s Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program, each step has been guided by a steady belief that understanding people is a discovery in itself. For Comeaux, a scholarship from the Port of Corpus Christi Authority arrived the same way most breaks do for students who keep pushing forward: unexpectedly, but exactly 24

when needed. In a year defined by unpaid practicum hours and personal financial strain, the $1,700 award meant the difference between delaying graduation again and staying on track.

and who graduated from a Coastal Bend high school. The scholarship supported 76 students during the 2025-26 school year, with firstgeneration college students making up two-thirds of the recipients.

“I’ve been toughing it out for a long time,” Comeaux said. “This scholarship came at a moment when I was really just trying to make it to the other side — and every dollar counts.”

To Rosaura De Los Santos-Bailey, Port Director of Government and Community Affairs, that statistic is far more than data. It is proof that generational change is taking root.

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority Annual Scholarship was made possible through a $130,000 gift to the university in March 2025. The award recognizes graduate students who meet established academic criteria

“I’m a first-generation college graduate, so that number makes me proud,” De Los Santos-Bailey said. “When we invest in students here, we are investing in the future of this region. We want to see young people

“This scholarship came at a moment when I was really just trying to make it to the other side — and every dollar counts.” NICHOLAS COMEAUX ’20, ’26

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Scholarships are only one part of the port’s talent-development efforts. Three times a year, the organization also hosts internships for college students — an experience that places young professionals in the middle of one of the nation’s most vital energy hubs. Many times, interns from the Island University translate those internships into full-time employment with the Port.

“You walk around here, and you see those fresh minds — sometimes they’re smarter than me, and that’s a great thing,” De Los Santos-Bailey At the center of the Port’s longsaid with a laugh. “They bring new standing partnership with the ideas and new energy. That spark is university is the objective of essential for any organization that strengthening the local talent pipeline, wants to grow.” reducing financial barriers, and The future is already taking shape for countering the historic “brain drain” that once pulled graduates away from students like Xitlali Gallegos ’23, ’26, a Corpus Christi native who is the Coastal Bend. continuing her education just a few “Our goal is to keep families together miles from where she grew up. A and help this community grow,” De graduate of Ray High School, Gallegos Los Santos-Bailey said. “Having a earned her Bachelor of Science in four-year university in our backyard Biochemistry at the Island University is a tremendous opportunity. We and is now pursuing a Master of want students to see a future for Science in Chemistry. Like Comeaux, themselves here.” her academic journey has been fueled educated, employed, and thriving right here at home.”

Xitlali Gallegos ’23, ’26 (right) working in the lab with Dr. Fereshteh Billiot, Professor of Chemistry.

by persistence and by working while earning her degree. Gallegos began working at H-E-B when she started college and spent five years balancing coursework with long grocery store shifts. She also served as a teaching assistant in the university’s Chemistry Department, a role that added both experience and responsibility. Receiving the Port of Corpus Christi Authority Annual Scholarship gave her the opportunity to reduce her work hours to better focus on her studies. Gallegos is no stranger to the Port’s philanthropy. As a high school student, Gallegos participated in the Port’s Buc Days Scholars program — support she said went well beyond financial assistance. “They gave us leadership training, taught us how to network, and helped us understand what professionalism looks like, both in school and in the workplace,” Gallegos said. As she looks ahead to completing her master’s degree, Gallegos hopes to begin her career close to home. With refineries, laboratories, and research facilities throughout the region, she sees opportunity and responsibility in staying local. “This is home,” Gallegos said. “This is where I want to build something. This community has given me so much. I want to give back, whether that’s mentoring or helping the next generation the same way others helped me.” The Port also funds an endowed scholarship in engineering, as well as the Pathway Scholarship for students from San Patricio County pursuing degrees in business administration or environmental science. Additional gifts from the Port support the university’s efforts through the Harte Research Institute’s restoration work at Cedar Bayou, the Conrad Blucher Institute’s Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS), and AutoCheck, a program aimed at reducing automobile air pollution. •

ISLANDER FOREVER ALUMNI BOARD & CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Numbers tell a story. Our numbers show that our Islander family is steadily growing. But our most important number is one. One Island. One family.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Kimberly Cook ’94 President Elect Dr. Ralph Silva ’85, ’90, ’08 Past President Dr. Haysam Dawod ’85 Vice President Tina Ybarra ’98, ’01 Treasurer Brandon Crowson ’21, ’22 Secretary Travis Cruger ’14, ’16

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gus Barrera ’94 Jeff Dupont ’97, ’00 Valerie Ferdin ’13, ’15 Matt Garcia ’13 Denise Gonzalez ’00, ’09 Paulette M. Guajardo ’00

Jackie Hannebaum ’73 DeeAnna Heavilin ’11 Alvin James ’05 Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Lara ’98, ’01, ’21 Catherine Lutz ’95, ’96 Rudy Moreno ’89, ’98 Margeret Morin ’83 Justin Ruiz ’16, ’21 Jason Shell ’07 Dana Sisk ’01 Richard "Dick" Tracy ’71 Matthew Westmoreland ’15, ’23

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS San Antonio Adam Lopez ’06, ’16 Dallas/Fort Worth Jasmine Richmond ’11, ’12 Austin Melissa Terrazas ’20 Houston Trevor Wulff ’18

2025 ALUMNI AWARDS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS Distinguished Alumnus

Dr. Gerardo “Jerry” Flores ’02

Outstanding Alumnus Sandra Alvarez ’12

Young Alumnus

Dr. Jordan Thurston ’20

ATHLETIC HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEES 2016 Women’s Tennis Team Alexandra Belle Hortense Boscher ’18 Jelena Dzinic ’18 Kerry Galhos ’17 Maider Martin ’16 Celia Rodriguez ’17, ’20 Marina Vicens Miquel ’20, ’24 Judit Vives ’17

“Returning to campus always feels like coming home — the familiar breeze, the view, and the sense of possibility that first drew me here. I chose Texas A&M–Corpus Christi because it was close to home and affordable. In retrospect, I realized it was so much more than that. It was where I built confidence, discovered my purpose, and began to understand the kind of leader I wanted to become. Being an Islander means using my gifts to lift others. I cherish the moments when I am invited to guest speak to the new generation of Islanders. I am proud to say I am, and always will be, an Islander for life.”

MARJORIE BOUDREAUX ’01

English Chief Operating Officer, Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc.

“When I think back to my time at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, I remember the sense of possibility that came with being part of The Island. Looking out over the bay from my favorite study spot in Corpus Christi Hall certainly contributed to that. There’s just something inspiring about the coast that can only be defined as endless. It was a place that encouraged curiosity and taught me that creativity isn’t about having the most resources, it’s about making the most of what you have. The lessons I learned at TAMU–CC about resilience, innovation, and community continue to shape how I lead and how I live. And that experience helped me decide to build my business right here in my hometown. To every current Islander and future graduate: don’t wait for permission to chase your ideas. Be curious, take risks, and let your creativity lead you. The Island is where I found my direction and it’s where you can find yours too.”

STEPHEN RYBAK ’05

Marketing Principal & Chief Creative Officer, Morehead, Dotts & Rybak (MDR)

IN MEMORIAM

2025

In Memoriam A-C

Larry Adams The Honorable Mike Alaniz ’93 Phil Albin Tracy Aleman ’12 R.C. Allen Christine Allman Larry Baker Dr. Robert Ball Mary Barmore Samuel Barrett ’85 Roger Bateman Rosemary Bazan ’82

Adel Pacheco ’97

Patricia Furley

William Paxton ’83

Bobby Galvan

Dan Pedrotti

Yolanda Galvan

Samuel Pena ’17, ’19

Nelda Garcia ’76

Patricia Penley ’95

Raylana Garcia

Ruth Perez

Ida Garza ’00

Dr. Andy Piker

Oscar Garza

Terry Pitcher

Robert Garza

Marjorie Prichard

Andrew Gorman ’13

Venable Proctor

Jean Grigsby

Cherry Pruett ’77

Esperanza Guerra ’90, ’94

R-U

Bert Beecroft

H-L

Patricia Berny ’81

Patricia A. Harkins

Leonora Reid ’72, ’78

Kenneth Bishop

Ty Heintze ’85

Gilberto Rodriguez

Cliff Bost ’92

Kay Hendricks

Susan Sandoval ’12

Max Boudreaux

Ben Holland

Barbara Schubert

Mary Jo Branscomb

Charles Hoskins ’01

Bart Shirley

Peggy Bull, CPA ’81

Jody Hughes

Dr. Jerry Silverman

Richard Bullock

Kay Hull ’89

Marvin Spears ’83

Robert Bunch

Betty Hybner ’78, ’89

Harvey Stonum

Don Rearick ’89

Darrell Burditt ’66

Dr. David Jack

Alice Sutherland

Kit Carson

Dr. Joseph Jimenez

Zula Sutton ’60

Joycelyn Carter ’66

Erik Johnson

Martha Talley ’73

Albert Cavazos

Kathryn King

Russell Thedford ’82

Dr. Jose Cavazos

Mel Klein

Dr. David Turnipseed

JoAnn Charba ’79, ’83

Paul Koether

Merita Chenaux ’95

Li Kuan

Joe Christina

Mary Kuhn

Beto Contreras ’94

Roger Leblond

Jose Corpus ’95

Dr. James Leibfarth

Atlee Cunningham

Juan Lerma ’76

D-G

Donald Liljestrand ’80

Charles DeCou Kathy Deis, RN ’78, ’90

Erica Freeman Guerra ’07

Les Lindley Olaya Longoria

Barbara Dodd ’77, ’83

M-P

Reverend Charles Dooley ’58

Marcella Maikoetter ’81

David Downey ’85

Sandra Majek ’85

William Duckworth

Maria Maldonado

Scott Duncan

Dr. Consuelo Martinez ’78, ’87

Mark Eggert ’86

Commissioner David Mayo

Dr. Nolan Estes ’50

Lucy McCracken

Ruby Estrada ’01

Sandi McNorton

Blake Farenthold

Dr. William Milroy

John Fleming

Juan Molina

The Honorable Romeo Flores

Mo Morehead

Connie Freeman

Janie Orta

V-Z Godfrey Vela ’75, ’80 Rose Villalobos Ricardo Villarreal ’88 Dr. Arnoldo Villarreal David Vogler ’88 David Wallace Robert Wallace Stephanie Wallace-Diedrich ’14 Martha Ward ’87, ’93 The Honorable Michael Westergren Michael Wheeler, CPA ’75, ’94 Betty White Dee Wilkinson ’78 Rosalyn Wolfson ’73, ’77 Bob Wolter Irma Woods ’83 Oscar Wyatt

Melvyn N. Klein DEC. 27, 1941 - FEB. 12, 2025

Friend and supporter of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Melvyn N. Klein passed away on Feb. 12, 2025 in Houston. A respected investment banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Klein made Corpus Christi his home in 1975 and soon became a steadfast supporter of the Island University. He generously shared his expertise as an adjunct professor and championed Islander students through the Melvyn N.

Klein Scholarship in Writing and Communication. A pioneer in the era of private equity funds, Klein’s distinguished career included time as a leader in the energy and health care sectors. He also supported economic growth in the Coastal Bend and beyond and demonstrated a deep commitment to community and service, contributing to organizations including the Art

Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation, the John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation, and the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors. Born in Chicago and raised in Gary, Indiana, Klein earned degrees from Colgate University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Columbia University — as well as an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from TAMU-CC in 1997.

Kathy Ann Deis ’78, ’90 FEB. 12, 1952 - JUNE 23, 2025

A proud two-time Islander alumna, Ann Dauphine “Kathy” Deis ’78, ’90 passed away on June 23, 2025, after a brave two-year battle with systemic lupus erythematosus. Deis earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

and dedicated her 50-year career to caring for others and educating the next generation of nurses at both TAMU-CC and Loyola University New Orleans. Deis remained active in service even after her retirement in 2021, volunteering at Mother Teresa

Shelter. As members of the President’s Circle, she and her husband Donald Deis ’75, ’77, established the Kathy Ann and Donald R. Deis Endowed Scholarship to support studentathletes pursuing degrees in nursing.

HRI SPOTLIGHT

Bird's-eye View

DRONES OFFER HRI RESEARCHERS A UNIQUE VIEW OF COASTAL BIRD COLONIES Rostam Mirzadi ’26, HRI Graduate Research Assistant and drone pilot, helps track bird populations on islands along the Texas Gulf Coast.

IN THE EARLY SPRING ON CORPUS Christi Bay, about 100 yards from an island inhabited only by coastal water birds, a boat stops. After a few minutes, the sounds of the water lapping on the boat’s side, along with a light, whistling breeze, and a chorus of calls from nearby birds on the island, are replaced by the whirring sound of a drone. The drone is piloted by Rostam “Ro” Mirzadi ’26, a Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant with the Harte Research Institute’s (HRI) Conservation and Biodiversity Lab at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, and his job is to use the drone to assess the health of coastal bird populations on islands nestled all along the coast of Texas. 30

“It’s not uncommon for the islands in our study area to have thousands of nesting terns, herons, skimmers, cormorants, pelicans, gulls, and other waterbird groupings,” Mirzadi said. “Nestlings run to and fro between parents, adult birds constantly leave the colony and return with prey, and nesting birds squabble over nesting material or location. Colony islands have a presence of their own and almost feel alive.” The drone Mirzadi pilots weighs 14 pounds, has a battery life of about 35 minutes, and is usually flown around 160 feet above an island to avoid disturbing the birds, but can fly as high as 23,000 feet. Prior to using drones, researchers had to venture

onto islands by foot where they would disturb the animals and deal with various forms of vegetation such as prickly pear, not allowing them to gain a full assessment of an island’s bird population. “The accuracy of the Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) on drones is so high, and the resolution of the photos taken by their cameras is so good, that we can now measure the number of eggs and chicks produced at a colony, and not just count the number of nests,” said Dr. Dale Gawlik, the James A. “Buddy” Davidson Endowed Chair for Conservation and Biodiversity at HRI. “As camera resolution and GPS accuracy improves, scientists will be able to answer new questions not even considered today.”

Using drones in accordance with strict scientific protocols gives researchers the ability to assess islands without disturbing the birds or their habitats, and in November 2025, this technology showed its importance. Drone images helped researchers understand the scope of North America’s largest recorded bird mortality event when more than 1,800 birds, mostly brown pelicans, were killed or injured after a rare severe hailstorm along the Texas coast. Videos and photos from the drone captured the full scope of the devastating event and its effects, something that might not have been possible even a few years ago. Drone technology is a key component of HRI’s Conservation and Biodiversity Program’s Colony Island Network

Design and Implementation (CINDI) project, which is a tool that helps researchers and resource managers determine what islands would be best to rebuild to help keep bird populations thriving along the Texas coast. “I don’t know exactly what’s coming next for drone technology, but I do know we’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible,” said Liam Wolff, a Research Specialist with HRI’s Conservation and Biodiversity Program. “In research, drones are already proving their value — from dropping and retrieving recording devices in hard-to-reach marshes to using infrared and thermal cameras to detect nocturnal or secretive birds. Their potential is expanding faster than we can imagine.”

With each flight, these pilot scientists are making new discoveries that are not only broadening their knowledge but also supplying key information to researchers and stakeholders for the conservation of these beloved birds. “The entire ecosystem is full of activity, with herons stalking through vegetation, skimmers slicing across the surface of the bay, and a constant chorus of calls like a soundtrack of the island’s activity,” said Marissa Lamb ’28, another one of the program’s drone pilots and a Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant. “The constant energy and movement are amazing and being right in the middle of it is both humbling and exhilarating.” •

A photo from the drone that is used by the Conservation and Biodiversity Lab at HRI.

DONOR

HONOR ROLL Thank you for your continued support to the Island University. With your support, Islanders succeed.

DONOR HONOR ROLL

Melanie Allen Hauglum

Shellye Arnold

Christine Allman

Jonathan Arrambide

AllTerra Central, Inc

Christi Arreguin ’07 and David Arreguin

Joyce Almaguer-Reisdorf

Larry Arrington

Blanca Almonaci

Artifishal Angler, LLC

Musanna Al-Muntasirs ’08

Ascuba Venture

Dr. Melanie Alo and Sid Larriviere

Ashlar Interests CC

Dr. George Alsop and Connie Alsop

Aspen Community Foundation

A+ Cookies

Sindi Alvarado

AssetMark

Jimmy and Nancy Abbey

Dr. Mayra Alvarado Ramirez ’25

Atelier Salon

Absolutely Janitorial

Orlando Alvarez and Kari Dillard

Athlete's Thread

Dr. Katelijne Acker ’10 and Norman Acker

Always in Bloom Florist

Authentic New York Pizza

J. J. Adame ’83, ’01

Dr. Kyoko Amano and Thomas Weller

Auto Dealers Runner & Title Services

Adame, Gonzales & Vasquez Education and Scholarship Fund

Amanda Amaro

AutoNation Chevrolet

Ambrose Construction

Ramon Avendano

Melissa Adames

American Association of University Women

Antonio Avila ’08

Carlos Adamez ’04 Chris Adams

American Bank

Jeanne Adams

American Electric Power Foundation

Edward Avila ’82, ’92 and Wanda Avila ’82, ’88

Lisa and Matt Adams

American Fishing Tackle Company

Avila Physical Therapy, LLC

Nancy Adams ’88 and Daniel Adams

Melvin Amerson ’86

Christopher Ayala

Chris Adler

Raymond Ames ’93

Mario Ayala ’97

Matt Adler

Samuel Amoako-Atta ’05

Leslie Azemar

Adolescent Young Adult Clinic

Mylin Anandula

Dr. Hassan Aziz

Adventure Media

Ananias Fishing Club

AEP Texas

Anchorfish Printing & Embroidery

Agri-Tech Services of Bradenton, Inc

Jennifer Anderson ’92, ’12

Elvia Aguilar ’17

Jeremy Anderson

Josefina Aguilar

Jordan and Austin Anderson

Mary and Pete Aguilar

Kathryn Anderson

Ruben Aguillon

Anderson, Lehrman, Barre & Maraist, LLP

aha Process, Inc

Drew Anderwald

Callie Ahuja

Hugh Andre

Ruth Aipperspach

Louisa Andrews

Fred Akins ’85

Tami Andrews

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Corpus Christi

Andrews Distributing Company, Inc

1st Choice Limousine Service 20/20 Vintage 360 Impressions, LLC 3rd Coast Printing 4imprint

Diana and Edward Avila

B B&J's Pizza Isaiah Babcock Backyard Bouncer & Party Rentals Astrid Bacy ’16 Coby Baese Baffin Bay Coastal Cast Off Carie Bailey ’97 Jahleepha Bailey ’20 Abigail Bair Jennifer and Larry Baker

Dr. Donald Albrecht and Roxie Pranglin

Anthony's Aveda Concept Salon & Day Spa

Anna Aldridge

Antiques and Flowers Garden Club

Elizabeth and Lee Bales

Aleman Agency, LLC

Anthony Anzaldua

Gina Ballard

James and Heather Aleman

Roxana Myra Apacible

Ronald Ballou ’72 and Harriet Ballou

Kristina Alexander, JD

Rodney Appleby ’00 and Robin Appleby

Michael Balsom

Paul Alexander ’91

Aquaria Services, Inc

Miriam and Jim Balsom

Mohammad AlHamad

Aqua-Tots Swim School Corpus Christi

Karen Banks

James Allan

ArcelorMittal Texas HBI

Deb Barak ’13

Key Allegro Oyster Farm

Jenica Arispe

Kelly Barbosa

Phyllis Allen

Sara Armbrust ’24

Paula Barclay

Susan Allen

Frank and Paula Armstrong

Barcom Construction, Inc

Susan Balch

Barkaritaville Pet Resort

The Honorable Joe Benavides

Dr. Charles Blend

Taryn Barnes

Ross Benavides ’79

Bleu Frog Mercantile

Barnes & Noble Bookstore

Amber Bendett

Bea Blomquist ’98

Cindy Barrera

Gillian Benedetti

Blossom Shop Florist

Francisco Barrera ’97, ’03

Benjamin's Surf and Skate

Eleanor Blount

Gus Barrera ’94 and Jaime Nodarse Barrera

Alicia Benn

Harry Blount

Rachel Bennett ’13 and Ryan Bennett

James Blount

Samantha Barrera ’18, ’21 and Michael Barrera ’18

Dr. Andy Benoit

Bluewater Thermal Solutions

Alyssa Barrera Mason ’10, ’12 and Cade Mason

Bruce Berg

Dr. Kory Blythe

Mike Bergsma ’91 and Connie Bergsma

Board House Surf & Skate

Tracey Barrett

Darron and Suzy Bergstrom

Boarri Craft Meats & Goods

Stacie Barron

Dee and Tom Bergstrom

Amanda Bocanegra ’16

David Barrows ’70

Dr. Donald Berkich

Ann and Robin Bodeker

Roger and Jeanne Barton

Cinthya Bernhardt

Dr. Mikaela Boham

BASH Coastal Bend

Courtenay Berry and Marty Berry

Boiling Pot

Lee and Ellie Baskin

Dale Berry and Dr. Marian Hendricks

Amy Bolgiano

Murray Bass, RPLS and Suzy Bass

Brian Berryman

Deborah Bongiovanni

Roger Bateman

Berry's Jewelers

Teresa Bonham ’22

Deidra Bates

Dr. Mark Besonen

Tony Bonilla, Sr. and Aurora Bonilla

Sally and Howard Baulch

Nancy Bethea

Bonilla & Chapa, PC

David Baumann

Bill and Kathleen Bevill

Bonilla Investments

Emma Baumann

Dr. Kelly Bezio

Lorraine Bonsall

Jason Baumann

Deven and Mayuri Bhakta

Bootleggers Liquor

Sheila Baumann

Gabriela Bidwell Morin ’21, ’24 and Michael Morin ’23

Borum's Beauties

Olivia Bayarena ’92, ’07 and Roel Bayarena

Katie Bielski ’16

Dr. Richard Baylon

Big Tree Oyster Farm

Leticia Bazan ’00

Feri and Eugene Billiot

Beach to Bay Relay Marathon

Faryn Bills ’08

Beau Journee Salon Spa

Dr. Vijay Bindingnavele

Nancy Beauchamp and Robert Beauchamp, MD

Binkley & Barfield | DCCM

Kimberly Becerra ’13, ’14

Ashley Birdsong ’24

Omar Becerra ’04

Delisa and Paul Birdwell

Laurie and Fred Beck

Anne Bishop

Leonard Bedell

John Bishop

Marilyn Beebe

Randy and Dawn Bissell

B.E. Beecroft ESTATE

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Mary Beecroft

Black Diamond Oyster Bar

Sam Beecroft and Dr. Melissa Wilson Bud Beene ’84

Rod Blackburn ’96 and Sandra Blackburn ’94

Jeannette and John Behel

Rita and Robert Blackett

Behmann Brothers Foundation, Inc

Phil Blackmar

Bel Furniture

Lindsey Blake ’15

Nathaniel Bell

Dr. Eugene Bland and Alexandra Bland

Olive Belleza

Stanley Blaskiewicz

Regent John Bellinger and Gina Bellinger

Barbara Bledsoe

Bio-Rad BioEd Team

Botas Chihuahua Rachel Botello ’92, ’96 John Botter Mike and Cindy Boudloche Marjorie Boudreaux ’01 Cheryl Bounds Nathan and Stacey Bowden Susan Bowden Gina and Charles Bower Annie Bowersox ’99 and Ned Bowersox Brad and Lianne Bowman Bowman Art and Framing Patricia Boyd Aubree Boyer Tina Bradford ’97 and Walter Bryan Kelly Bradley Ursula Brady Bart and Michelle Braselton Fred and Vanessa Braselton Braselton Development Company, Ltd Pam Breach Christine Brendler Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown

DONOR HONOR ROLL Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside

Building Conservation Trust

Capital Counsel, LLC

Catherine and Michael Bridges

Louanna Bull ’96

Cecilia and Larry Bridges

Riley Bullen

Dr. Frederick Capps ’92, ’93, ’05 and Theo Capps

Larry Briggs

Karen and Greg Buls

Rick Bright

Wes Bunch

Sean Britt ’06, ’09 and Cristy Britt ’04

Bill Burge

Kent and Angie Britton

Deborah Burger

Jesica Broadhead

Kim Burke

Allison Brombach ’23

Onie Burnett ’65 and Ollie Burnett

Bron's Beach Carts/Bron's Shaved Ice & To Go Bar

Phyllis Burright

Nerissa Brooke Bill Brooks Ashtyn Broom ’22 Chelsea Brothers ’23 Broughton Electric, Inc Brianne Brown Charlie and Carolyn Brown

Becky Burton Cindy and Wolfgang Buschang Buster's Butane & Propane Moira Butler Ryan Butler Wanese Butler ’91 Charles Butt Foundation

Captain Dave's South Texas Style Salsa Jimmy Caraway Joshua Caraway ’22, ’23 Lucille Caraway Dr. Diana Cardenas Theresa Cardona John Carleton Tara Carlisle Derby Carlson John and Ellen Carlson Cathy Carmany Taylor Carmona ’16 Norma Carney Janice Caro Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLC

Charlie and Linda Brown

Luisa Buttler ’05 and Jesse Buttler ’03, ’09

Ernest Brown

Sharlet and Jonathan Butz

Alyssa Carreno ’22, ’25

Pauline Brown

Linda Byerley

Rusty Brown

Gwen Byers

Amanda Carriger ’08 and William Carriger

Marylee Browning ’79 and Robert Browning

Frank and Janis Byrne Dr. Kent Byus and Nancy Byus

Sheila and Karey Carrell

Cristina Carrion ’14 Robin Carstensen ’97, ’99 Carter Charity Fund

Junie Broyles ’79

Chuck Carter ’08 and Kelly Carter

Marcia Brunt

C&M Real Estate Holding, LLC

Mauri Carver

Melissa Brunt

Anita Cadena ’98 and David Cadena ’97

Margarito Casanova

Dr. Faye Bruun ’95 and Lance Bruun

Margaret Calder

Sandra Case ’76, ’84 and Kenneth Case

Thomas Bryan

Estella Camacho ’08, ’11

Benjamin Bryant

Makenzi Camanillo

Ernest Castaneda ’03 and Linda Castaneda

Patricia and Larry Bryant

Paul Cameron, CPA and Dr. Nancy Cameron ’84

Elizabeth Castellanos

Durelle Canada

Delinda Castillo

Gus and Pat Canales

Javier Castillo ’95 and Elda Castillo ’89, ’07

Bruno's Bath House Darren Brunson

Buccaneer Commission Foundation Buccaneer Commission, Inc Ellen Buchanan Jason Buchanan Buchanan Abstract & Title Company CJ Buck Dr. Gregory Buck Christine and Michael Buck Julie Buckley, CPA and JJ Nelson ’05 Bayes Bucker ’02, ’04, ’22 and Darrel Buckner

Dr. Joann Canales and Price Arredondo Jan and Calvin Canamore Estate of Judith L. Cannon Magdalene Cano Robert Cano Abel Cantu Ed Cantu ’81 and Pam Cantu Melody Cantu ’18, ’21

Kyle Budd

Roe Cantu ’14 and Thomas Cantu ’21

Tyler Budd and Amy Budd ’03

Tomas Cantu

Bug Free

Cantu Mechanical, LLC

Elizabeth Carter ’17

Jaime and Christina Castilla

Yolanda Castorena ’01, ’06 and Robert Castorena Sam Caudillo ’23 Causey's Liquors Alamar Cavada Bonneau ’05 Ada Cavazos Elizabeth Cavazos CCA Brush Country Chapter Dawndi Ceja Hakan Celep ’17 Centene 35

Centro LATIR

Dr. Timothy Clipson

Corpus Christi Cotillion Club

Ceramics by Adam & Nichole

Daniel and Mindy Clitnovici

Corpus Christi Country Club

Veronica Chacon ’04

Rachel Clowdus

Corpus Christi Duplicate Bridge Club

Royce Chadwick

Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation

Corpus Christi Geological Society

Andrea Chang Dr. Nikki Changchit Lupe Chapa Julieta Chapman ’17 Louise Chapman Chartwells Iranda Chavez Luz Chavez ’21 Ruben Chavez Edward Cheatham ’73, ’75, ’84 and Candy Cheatham Jag Cheema ’68 and Linda Cheema Venkata Kalyan Cheemaladhine ’25 Dr. LD Chen and Yu Cheng Rob Chenaux Cheniere Energy Cheniere Foundation Commissioner Brent Chesney and Ashley Chesney Charlene Chesshir Jillian Chiang Chick-fil-A, Inc Chico's Chili's Grill & Bar Chipotle Chito's & Lilli's Carrie Chiu Eric Christensen CHRISTUS Spohn Health System Dr. Tianxing Chu Church of the Good Shepherd Henry Cisneros Cita's Wreaths n Things CITGO Petroleum Corporation Dr. Jack Clampit Barry and Janice Clark Dr. Chuck Clark and Jan Clark Merrell Clark ’79 and Lisa Clark ’79 Kathleen Clark Barrera Margaret Clay ’92 Amber Clayton Clean Hair Salon Co Margaret Cleaves and Wilbur Cleaves, MD 36

Coastal Bend Advanced Practice Nurses Coastal Bend Community Foundation Coastal Cardiology, PLLC Coastal Conservation Association Texas Coastal Woodworking and Concrete Design Kent Cobb and Mary Cronin Linda Cobb Shameka Cobb ’25 Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Stephanie Coello Bill Cohen and Leah Cohen ’90 David Cole Bill and Cathy Colglazier Gary Collette Lila Collins ’87 and Allen Collins Spencer Collins Toby Colvett Thomas ’90 and Penn Thomas Comfort Inn & Suites Dr. Lisa Comparini Gina Marie and Dr. Kevin Concannon Concrete Street Amphitheatre Christine Cone Janey Cone and John Cone, MD Cristen Conley ’80 Kevin Consedine Kate Constantatos Consuela Flagship Store Beto Contreras Kimberly Cook ’94 and Kresten Cook ’89 Troy Cook and Laurie Cook, CPA Marilyn Cook ’92, ’96 and Benjamin Brundrett

Corpus Christi Harley Davidson Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club Corpus Christi IceRays Hockey Corpus Christi Medical Center Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Corpus Christi Music Teachers Association Corpus Christi Roadrunners, Inc Corpus Christi Sign Company, LLC Corpus Christi Sports Commission Corpus Christi Symphony Society Corpus Christi Yacht Club Sharon Correll Bob Corrigan Joe Cortez Edward Costley Susan Cote Coterra Energy, Inc Jilissa Cotten Carolyn Counterman Country Club Women's Association Payton Courier Carrie Coursey-Bryson ’17 Covenant Trucking, LLC PW Covington George and Katherine Cox Pastor H. Perry Cox ’55 and Carol Cox Stephanie Coyote Sharon Cozort Austin Crain Daniel Crane Matthew Cravey and Cindy Cravey ’82, ’87 Crazy Picasso Gemini Creason-Parker

Timothy Cook ’25

Fernando Crispin

Ann and David Coover

DeAnna and Benjamin Crites

Copano's

CROC Store

Jim and Saundra Copeland

Larry Crosby

Christopher Corkill

Jessica Crossman

Valerie Cornonado ’13, ’15 and Alejandro Coronado De La Lama ’23

Heather Crow

Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers

Brandon Crowson ’21, ’22

Corpus Christi Athletic Club

Annitta Crowley Travis Cruger ’14, ’16 and Allison Cruger ’13

DONOR HONOR ROLL Carl Crull ’82 and MaryJane Crull Levoil and Lori Crump Crunch Fitness Lori Crutchfield Norma Cruz Veronyka Cruz Dr. Oliver Cruz-Milan and Veronica Torres Dominique Cuellar ’21, ’24 Maricela Cuevas ’01 Barbara Cummings Deborah Curry ’84 Stacy Curtis Tom & Chris Custer Foundation

Margaret Dechant ’85 and Larry Dechant ’93 Diane DeCou and Bradley Lenz Richard DeCou Henry and Molly DeDominicis Heather DeGrande, RN ’06, ’08 and Joseph DeGrande Sandra Degrassi Dr. Donald Deis ’75, ’77 Mac DeLaittre Glyn Delany Korina DeLeon Hannah Delor Patrice DeMay ’89 Denco of Corpus, Inc

Cathy Dodt-Ellis ’73 Dolphin Connection Ingleside Ashley Dominguez ’14, ’24 Domino's Pizza Drew and Alyson Donalson Brian Donovan Peachy and Greg Donovan Dr. Stephen Doolan and Dr. Shannon Fitzsimmons-Doolan Doughnies Mifflin Dove ’89 and Tonia Dove Ron Dow ’89 and Nani Dow William Downey Donna Doyle

Dr. Ellen Denham

Dr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Kennedy Foundation

Bonnie Derkits

Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation

Wade Dahlgren and Kelli Dahlgren, DNP ’08, ’17, ’23

Dr. Sharon Derrick

Janina Drath-Nowicki

Derrick Construction Company, Inc

Christopher Dravis

Jen Deselms

Driftwood Garden Club

Desert Cactus

Ashley Drillen ’11, ’17

Desi Foundation

Driscoll Children's Hospital

Devary Durrill Foundation

Dr. Amanda and Mike Drum

Dave and Buster's

Kimberly DeVisser ’07 and James DeVisser

Emma Drumright

Dr. Jim Davenport ’92, ’99 and Diana Davenport ’88, ’92, ’97

Jim and Caryl Devlin

James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation

Laura Dewees

Kristy Dahlin Margaret Dallao Dallas Wings Tim Darden Nathan Darst ’21

Jerry and Terri Dewbre

Mary and Robert Duenes Cynthia Duff Dugan Family Foundation Jodi Duggan

Brenda Davis ’06, ’19

Dewey's Beer Garden

Bruce Davis

Kristie Diaz

Davis Charitable Fund

Yazmin Diaz

Linda Davis

Dan Dibble ’99 and Lisa Dibble

Lockie and Denise Davis

Di-Bros Piano

Misty and Nathan Davis

Kitay Diejomaoh, DNP ’11, ’16, ’20

Jeff Dupont ’00, ’97 and Stacy Reuille Dupont ’99

Ralph Davis

Dr. Robert Diersing ’83

Jose Duran, MD and Peggy Duran

Tracy Davis

Phoebe Diets

Tomas Duran

Dr. Haysam Dawod ’85 and Sandra Dawod, RN ’86

Dr. Robert Dillard ’21 and Sudeshna Dillard

Niall Durham ’00

Dawod Dental Center

Nicole Dingley

Russel De Arman

Shelley Dinkens ’02 and Scott Dinkens

Dr. Susan De Ghizé

Dr. Jimmy Dinn and Paige Dinn

Oscar De La Garza

Dawn Divano

Leslie De La Rosa

Divine Moon Yoga & Pilates

John and Mary Eads

Danya De Leon

John and Augusta Doan Fund

Earl C. Sams Foundation, Inc

Alexis De León ’14

Joseph Doan ’05, ’11

Dr. Sylvia Earle

Pamela Dean ’80

Doc's Seafood & Steak Restaurant

Earthwise Pet

Jessica Dearing

DOCUmation of San Antonio

Eby Survey

Phyllis DeBoer

James Dodson

Ed Cantu Insurance Company

Ravi Dulip Risha Dulip ’09, ’21 Rosario Dulip and Vinay Dulip Nisha Dulip-Jones

Helsa Dury Mickey Duvall

Ed Rachal Foundation

Connie Fendley

Elvin and Kim Fritsch

Erika Edmonds

Barry Fenske

Sharon Fritsch

Edwin Watts Golf Shops

Robert Fenske

Alison Frost

Marla Eglowstein

Charles Ferguson

Frost Bank

Tim and Amy Ehrman

Kelsey Ferreira

FSG Lighting and Electric

Amber Eilers

Lieutenant Colonel Henry Fey

Patricia Eisenhauer

Henrietta Fierro

Dr. Fred Fuentes ’02, ’05 and Aminta Fuentes

Elizabeth's at the Art Museum

Emmelinda Figueroa

Kira Elizondo

Katherine Findeisen

Shawn Elizondo ’99 and Mark Elizondo

Johnathan Finister-Bell ’23

Dr. Scott Elliff ’82, ’86, ’12 and Mike Briones

Katherine Finnis

Kathleen Elliott ’88, ’92 and Bill Elliott Dr. Sue Elwood-Salinas

FINS Grill & Icehouse Janna Firasek

Fulton Beach Bungalows Dr. Robert Furgason and Gloria Furgason

Tina Firgens

Edward and Nancy Gaertner

First Presbyterian Church

Wesley Gaertner

First Title Company - Training & Event Center

Jacob Galindo

Enjoy Corpus Christi Tours Carrie Enright

First United Methodist Church

Leonard Gallagher ’64 and Diana Gallagher

Enterprise Mobility Foundation

Kasey Fisher ’15

Joan Gallob

Teresa and Tuncay Ercan

Lori Flaminio ’03, ’13

Erin's Vintage Jewels

Rebecca Flanigan

Clinton Galloway ’07 and Cariann Galloway ’05

Jennifer Escamilla ’06

Brittani Fletcher ’21

Liz Esch

Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC

Brenda Escutia Woods ’08, ’11

Stephen Flora ’10 and Carmen Flora ’10

Nancy and Ben Eshleman

Dina Flores ’91

Eshleman Land & Cattle, Ltd

Dr. Jerry Flores ’02

Eskimo Hut

Rolando Flores

Greg Espenhover

Kathy Flores-Narvaez

Esperanza de Tejas, Inc

Fontana Financial Planning, LLC

John Esquivel

Dee Ford

Levi Esses

Fore Fathers

Dr. Charles Etheridge

Cina Forgason

Dee Evans ’04 and Matthew Evans ’11

Dr. Dana Forgione

Evins Glass Service, Inc

Patricia Foster

Inez Ewart, CPA ’85, ’93 and Bill Ewart

Harry Fouke

ExxonMobil

Four Chicks in the Park

ExxonMobil Foundation

Nancy Fox ’77 and Robert Fox ’76

Matt Ezell ’10 and Michelle Ezell

Andrew and Theresa Franckowiak

Johan Emerensiana ’13 Engel Family Fund

Christina Fratila

F F45 Training Corpus Christi Adam Farrell ’98, ’01 Fastenal FASTSIGNS Christopher Feltz Samuel Feltz ’24

Eric Fulton

Danielle Fray Joel Frederick ’03 Freedom Fitness Estate of Joyce Faye Freeman Dr. Swint Friday Dr. Raymond Frisbie Stacy Fritchen Betty Fritsch

Sue Galloway Gary Gaylas ’72 and Beryl Galyas Dr. John Gamble Game One Cici Gamez ’98 Lisa and Ty Gammill Carla Gaona Diana Gaona Alessandra and Rick Garcia Ann Garcia August Garcia ’22, ’25 Cameron Garcia Celina Garcia Cynthia Garcia Elda Garcia Elizabeth Garcia ’89 and Frank Garcia ’90 Esther Garcia Gus Garcia Henry Garcia ’95 and Nelda Garcia Jose Garcia ’80 and Sophia Garcia Lee Garcia Marcos Garcia ’14 and Ashley Garza ’14 Michael Garcia ’11 O.B. Garcia ’54 Olga Garcia ’10 Omar Garcia ’11, ’12

DONOR HONOR ROLL Sarina Garcia ’20, ’22

Travis Glidden

Tracy Garcia

Nora Gnabasik ’25

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc

Victor Godinez

Yvette Garcia-Jones ’14, ’22

Angie Goings

Ami Gardiner and Mitch Gardiner ’99

Janice Golden

Hazel Garlette

Cynthia Gomez ’87, ’90, ’03 and Eddie Gomez

Emily Garmon ’01 George Garncarz ’13 James Garner ’05 Susan Garner-Smith Dora Garza ’15 and Raul Garza, Jr. Ernesto Garza ’82 and Cynthia Garza Hope Garza ’95, ’96 Kristen Garza ’16 Lisa Garza ’03 and Dale Clark Velma Garza ’07 Garza-Fantin, LLC Veronica Gatica Gaumard Scientific Dr. Dale Gawlik Keith Gehbauer Genesco Sports Enterprises Geno's Mine Rock Shop George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation

Mayor Paulette Guajardo ’00 and Victor Guajardo, Jr. Dr. Jose Guardiola Allison Guerra ’16, ’18 Elisa Guerra Lauran Guerra ’14 Lizzy Guerra ’23, ’26

Dolores Gomez

Richard Guerrero

Maya Gomez

Dr. Tito Guerrero and Dr. Lupe Guerrero

Kristine Gonzales

Haidee Guico

Regina Gonzales ’08, ’21

Anna Guizar ’09

Vanessa Gonzales

Gulf Coast Growth Ventures

Adrianne Gonzalez

Gulfway Shopping Center

Dr. Belinda Gonzalez

Jason Gunning

Belva Gonzalez ’96, ’02

Dr. David and Errin Gurney

Marc Gonzalez ’15

Alvin Guthrie

Sandra Gonzalez

Nina Guthrie

Vanessa Gonzalez

Laura Gutierrez

Loida Gonzalez Utley

Gypsy Finns

Dari Goodfellow Kerry Goodman Laura Goodman Nancy Goodman Dina Gorena ’94 and Diego Gorena Gorjana Jewelry

H Arthur Haas Paul and Annie Hafernik Scholarship Fund

Tammy Gerberding ’07, ’14

Jason Goss

Audrey Hagemann, CPA ’90 and Brian Hagemann ’90

David Getz ’80 and Patrissa Getz

Bobby and Donna Gough

Christine Hagen

Dr. Deniz Gevrek

Keith Gould

Dr. Paul and Sue Hain

Stavroula Gheen

Cristal Gouldbourn

Jacob Hale ’20

Marc Giamo ’23

Bill Graeber

Irene and Sergeant Charles Hall

Valerie Gibbons

Letty Graff

Rita Hall ’90 and Francis Hall

Dr. Jim Gibeaut and Linda Gibeaut

Grande Communication CARES Club

Gisela Hallermann ’84

Michael and Edie Gibson

Jackie Granger

Chris Hamilton and Lori Hamilton

Melissa Gibson-Asbury

Bob and Sandra Graven

Gignac Architects

Greater Texas Foundation

Dr. Mary Jane Hamilton and Robert Hamilton

Olga Gil Barrientos

Stephen C. Green Corp

Jesse Gilbert ’07, ’14, ’22 and Emma Gilbert

Lulana Cain and Stephen Green

Sally and James Gill Gill Landscape Nursery Norman Gillen ’74, ’99 Carrie Gilley Patsy Gillham Mark Gingerich Morgan Gingles ’19 GJR Meyer Service Dr. Shane Gleason

Dr. Pamela Greene Steve and Alyson Greene Graciela Greer ’75 and John Greer Raymond Gregg ’75 and Linda Maitland Lourdes Gregory Karen and Jim Grieser Douglas Grimes Stacey Grossheim Justin Guajardo ’14, ’19 Maria Guajuardo ’85 and Nicholas Guajardo

Robert Hamilton Chris Hamm Richard Hammett Willard and Carol Hammonds Gary and Jean Hamrick Tim Handren Liz Hanna ’00, ’16 Norman Hannebaum ’72 and Jackie Hannebaum ’73 Harbor Playhouse Lisa Hardcastle Kelly Harding Harmon A. and Grace W. Dobson Arts Fund 39

Dr. Brenda Harms

Kimberly and Paul Hercl

Kimberley Hoglund

Mary and Daniel Harper

Donna and Brad Hermanson

Dr. Sandra Harper

Eric Hernandez

Susan Holley Trevino ’85 and Rene Trevino

Cathy Harrel ’95 and John Harrel, Jr.

Joe Hernandez ’13, ’17, ’24

Susan Harrington ’02

Kristin Hernandez

Alex Harris ’89 and Polly Harris ’95

Mickela Hernandez

Emmett and Nora Harris

Norma Hernandez ’81

Ginger Harris ’78 and Richard Harris

Patricia Hernandez ’07

Jimmy and Carolyn Harris

Rosie Hernandez

Dr. Randall Harris and Kelly Harris

Victor Hernandez

Dr. Sara Harris Baker

Russell Herndon

Harrison's Landing

Herndon Plant Oakley, Ltd

Will and Pamela Harte

Gracie Herrera ’96 and Ernest Herrera

Harte Charitable Foundation

Sharon Herrera ’08

Harte Research Support Foundation

Tracy and Robert Herrin

Dr. Mark Hartlaub and Alice Hartlaub

Derrik Hiatt

Emily Hartman

Edward Hicks ’81

Harvey Weil Sportsman/Conservationist Award Fund

Gloria Hicks, CPA

Scott Hastings ’20 Linda Havel ’10 Kimberly Hawkenson

Henrietta Hildebrand Jerry and Laura Hilker

John Holloway Lynton Holloway Laura Holmgreen Kia Holsey Jessica and Alan Holt Julianna Holt Jack and Lilita Hom Hometown Seafood Westi Horn ’03 and Chris Horn Joe and Janet Hornblower Amanda Horne Wes and Janie Hoskins HOTWORX - Bay Area House of Rock Denise Housler ’97 and Teri Nelson ’91 Susan and Chris Houston Joyce Howard ’01 Russell Howard ’02, ’05

Daryl Hawkins

Dr. Patricia Hill ’92, ’94, ’06 and Mike Hill ’94, ’95

Montie and Jerry Hayhurst

Regina Hill ’02 and Andrew Hill

Scott Howell

Bill Hays

Dr. Sam Hill and Betty Hill ’89

Brian Howells

Yawen He

Bob Hilliard, PC and Catherine Tobin Hilliard

Melissa Howland

The Honorable Hayden Head and Barbara Head

Hilliard Center

Earl Hearne ’82

Hilton Garden Inn

Deeanna Heavilin ’11 and Keith Heavilin

Irene Hinojosa

H-E-B

Dr. Yndalecio Hinojosa ’05

H-E-B Tournament of Champions

Jonny Hipp and Carol Hipp ’87

Tracy Heffren

Hispanic Women's Network of Texas Corpus Christi Chapter

Nadine and Ronald Hefner Abby Hehenberger Agnes Heiman Fred and Edna Heldenfels Marion Heldenfels Judy and Glen Helle Rhonda Hellums Dawn Kidd Henderson ’78 Connie and Delton Hendricks S.D. Hendrix ’60 and Suzy Hendrix Chris Henne Joan Hennings David Henny ’94 and Karen Henny Duane and Janet Herbst 40

Hicks Automotive Group

Hollon Safe Company

Howard Energy Partners

Dr. Susan Howze ’92, ’98 HTeaO Dr. Xinping Hu Ryan and Ryan Marie Hubka Kathy Hubner and Mike Hubner ’70, ’97 Joanna Huckabee ’76, ’80 and Victor Huckabee ’09

Dr. Vivian Ho

Bettsy Hucker ’12, ’16 and Taylor Hucker ’09, ’16

Allison Hoang

Dr. David Hudgins

Chau Hoang ’13

Dr. Carlos and Rebecca Huerta

Richard and Yogi Hobbs Susan Hoch and Blair Hoch ’78, ’81

Dr. Mark Hughes ’83, ’01 and Aneece Hughes

Edythe Hoeltzel

Dr. Bill Huie and Melissa Haddad

Bruce and Gail Hoffman

Scott Humpal

Lessie Hoffman ’79

Theresa Hunsaker

Margaret Hoffman

Tom and Dollie Hunt

Patrick Hoffman

Councilmember Michael Hunter ’12

Trista Hoffman

Representative Todd Hunter and Alexis Hunter

Desiree Hofstetter Erik Hoglund Jessica Hoglund

Claudia Huntington HM Fund Jacob Hupp

DONOR HONOR ROLL Michael Hurd

Dan Johnson ’69 and Jane Johnson

Hurricane Alley Waterpark

Debi Johnson

Al Rae and Van Huseman

Denise Johnson

Brenda Hutchens ’83

Dylan Johnson

Larry Hyde ’00 and Denise Landry-Hyde

Freddie Johnson

Lou Hyden

Gerald Johnson Janice Johnson

I In The Game Funtrackers Instituto de Cultura Hispanica de Corpus Christi

Mary Johnston Johnstone Supply Emanie-Nia Jolly ’24 Al and Janet Jones

International Bank of Commerce

Beverly Jones

Interpreters on Demand

Bob and Sue Jones

Interstate Batteries

Cindy Jones

Intuitive Fueling

Marie Jones

Bill Isaacson

Raesha Jones

Donald Isom ’85

Stacy and Doug Jones Margaret Jonker

Dr. Misty Kesterson ’08 and Tom Kesterson Khalani’s Kreations Mitra Khan ’06 Jordan Kidd Dawn Kidd Henderson Gregory Kiel Nancy Kilgore ’79 Dr. Iltai Kim Amanda King ’20 Deanna King ’97 Dr. Scott King Steven King Kendra Kinnison ’99, ’00 Ellen Kinsey Johnson Elizabeth Kiolbassa ’79, ’97 and Rick Kiolbassa Christine Kircher ’96 Dr. Rachel Kirk

Kirk and Christy Jordan

Bryan Jackson

Kirk Jorgensen ’21

David Jackson

Betty Joyner Rev Living Trust

Susan Jackson

Joyride Rental Co.

Julie Jacquez

Allegra Jrolf

Jennifer and Clint Jaeger

Jumping World

Juliette Jalai

June's Day Spa

Kevin Koehler and Dr. Shannon Koehler

Alvin James ’05

Devonne Jurica ’02

Paul and Helen Koether

Sheri James

Justin’s Express Details

Timothy James

Megan Justus

Dr. George Koomos and Sharon Koomos

Dr. Dan and Jackie Jorgensen

Alex Kirkland ’81 and Carol Kirkland Kiteboarding North Padre Island Timothy Klaus Kleberg Bank Jennifer Klidies ’14 Dr. Harvey Knull

Kornahrens Family Foundation Fund

Warren and Jaime Janert

Dr. Kamiar Kouzekanani

Dr. Joe Janosek and Cissy Janosek

Kabir Investment Corporation

Jerry and Kathy Kramer

Jason Page Photography

Kappa Delta Pi

Bo Kratz

Jason's Deli

Shawn Karaca and Maria Karaca ’09

Paul and Jane Kratzig

Alina Jasso ’24

Dr. Shaheen Karim

Robert Krause

Rhonda Bergey and Dr. Gary Jeffress

Sandra Kattner

Jeffrey and Randi Krawczyk

Aaron Jeffreys

Jay Kay Advertising

Holly Krebs

Jersey Mike's Subs

KC's Oyster Shack

Sharon and Theophil Krienke

Katheryn Jervis ’65 and William Jervis

Scott Kelly

Patricia and Jay Kring

Kevin Jewell

John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation

Gaylon Krizak

Janet's Cakery Dr. Alexandra Janney ’23

Jewels Clothing & Accessories JGCC, LLC Adriana Jimenez ’04, ’20 Francisco Jimenez Dr. Andrew Johnson Clint Johnson

A. Kenney Jewelry Vanessa Kenon Tobye Kernan Matthew Kerr Alan Kerstiens

Amanda Kowalski ’17

Kevin Kropp Carol Kruger Nisha Krum Ken Kuhn Dr. Sandra Kureska ’06, ’09, ’18 and David Kureska ’89 41

Dr. Brandi Kutil

Morris L. Lichtenstein, Jr. Foundation

Olga Kvach, CPA ’15, ’17

Michael Lieber ’09, ’17 Life in Paradise Vacation Rentals

L La Palmera Mall La Pesca Lodge Joe and Barbara Lacchia Paul Lamothe Landmark Electric Elizabeth Lane Jennifer Langham-Zeno and Richard Zeno

Lightning Engineering and Inspection Gretchen Liles Kevin Liles, PC and Amy Liles Cathy Lilley Arturo Lima Rudy Limon Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Jayne-Marie Linguist ’21, ’25 Liquid Town

M Dr. David Ma Lori and Bruce Maas Amy Mabie MAC Global Promotions, LLC Bob MacDonald ’09 and Frances MacDonald Margaret MacDonald Britton and Lester Mach Evelyn Magarao-Marx Magnum Producing LP

Chelsea Lanzener ’19, ’22

Dr. George Liras

Sharon Magnuson ’12 and Matthew Magnuson

Patrick Lanzener

Dr. Ioannis Liras

Dr. J. Scott Mahaney

Dr. Peggy Lara ’98, ’01 and Albert Orduna

Barbara Little ’08

Dr. Ahmed Mahdy

Jessica Litz ’20

Jaclyn and Michael Mahlmann

Jon Largent

Darryl and Liz Liu

Mail Center USA

Dr. Patrick Larkin and Allyson Larkin

Live Nation Worldwide, Inc

Christopher and Tressa Majka

Ashley Larrabee ’06

Lively Beach Resort

Make Mine Country

John and Diane LaRue

RJ Loa ’21, ’25

Malkan Interactive Communications

John LaRue ’23 and Hunter Middleton

Kevin Loeffler and Cari Loeffler ’13, ’22

Chad Mallamo-Janski

Kevin Lassahn

Naomi Logsdon

Scott and Lee Malone

Lynne and Kelly Lassig

Brad Lomax and Elizabeth Lomax ’89

Debbie and Ken Marbach

Latitude 28°02'

Janet Long

Luke Marbach

Tim Laudadio

Dr. Susan Longley

Marble Slab Creamery

Logan Laviolette

Araceli Longoria

Jeramie Marek ’12

Dr. Eve Layman and Janet Tysinger

Lacey Loomis

Grant Maresh

Rosa Lazaro

Adam Lopez ’06, ’16

Scott and Holly Lazenby

The Hector and Gloria López Foundation

Dr. Michelle Maresh-Fuehrer ’04 and Kyle Fuehrer

Lazy Beach Brewing

Julian Lopez ’23, ’25

Nicole Leal ’08

Sara and Julian Lopez

Roger Leblond

Yvette Lopez ’77, ’79

Nicole Leduc

Yvonne Lopez

Joosung Lee

Lisa Louis

Jun Lee

Steven Loveless ’78 and Linda Loveless ’99

Shay and Michael Lee

Ida Lozano ’72

James Leech

Nora Lozano ’94 and David Lozano, Sr.

Legamaro Financial Services, Inc

Bening Lu

Jesus Leija

Dr. Frank Lucido ’78 and Ramona Lucido

Susanne and Steven Leininger

Yolanda Luethcke ’84

William Lemmon

Lululemon

Rob Leon

Jean Lundquist

Gracie Lerma

Dao Ly ’78

Richard and Pam Leshin

John Lynch

Jonathan Letz

LyondellBasell Industries

Thibaud Lewendon

Andrew Marin ’14 Angela Marley Marlin Works, Inc Dr. Dan Martin Fay Martin Virginia and Dave Martin Wayne and Donna Martin Martin Wealth Management, LLC Brenda Martinez ’18 Erica Martinez Kimberly Martinez Laurie Martinez ’25 Lee and Josie Martinez Maria Martinez Petra Martinez ’91, ’04 Rebekah Martinez Richard Martinez Wesley Marvin

DONOR HONOR ROLL Ariyanna Mason

C. Dewey McTee

Alyssa Monette ’13

Mathnasium of Corpus Christi

Stephen Medina and Veronica Carrizales-Medina ’03

Money Managers, Inc

Carroll Matthews Sue and Frederick Maurer Janet and Buz Maxwell Dr. Gerri Maxwell Margaret May and Robert May, MD Dylan Mayne Mira Mayra Art MAZDA of Corpus Christi Michael Mazzatenta Ronald McAllister ’99 and Cynthia McAllister ’98 Camille McAuley Dr. Karen McCaleb and John McCaleb Trey McCampbell ’77, ’81 Charli McCandless Bobbie McCarter Emily McCauley ’09 Carl McClenan Dr. Amy McClure ’13, ’24 and Donald McClure

Victor Medina ’82 and Felicitas Medina ’81 Dr. Antonio Medrano Dr. Ruby Mehrubeoglu Nicole Meier ’25 Dr. Alissa Mejia ’07, ’16 Karen Mella ’94 and Charles Mella Duane Mellinger Dr. Don and Amy Melrose Memory Gardens Funeral Home Romeo Mendez ’20 Nicholas Mendleski Amanda Merchant Merida's Tapas & Cantina Mark and Terri Messing Donna Metting Dr. Pamela and Ralph Meyer Jim Meyn Katie Meza ’17

Dr. Cherie McCollough

Midstream America Scholarship Fund

Dr. Quinn McColly ’17, ’20

Douglas Milbauer

Sean McCool

Brian Miller and Colleen Johnson

Lucy McCracken

Joe Miller ’11 and Kimberly Miller ’14

Joan McDougal

Kelly M. Miller, Ph.D.

Molly McDowell

Terrell and Colleen Miller

Tucker McEnroe ’24

Dr. Leslie Mills

Teresa McEnulty

Michael Mills

Zane McFarlane ’24

Josh Mintz

Patrick and Sylvia McGehearty

Laurie Mintz and Dr. Michael Mintz

Linda McGowan ’89 and John McGowan ’89

Egbert Miranda

John and Mary Ann McGregor Timothy McGregor

Hannah Mitchell ’18, ’25 Kimmi Moake

Valerie McInroy

Dr. James Mobley and Barbara Mobley

Dr. Robert McKallip

MOD Pizza

Kara McKamey

Michelle Moffitt

Dr. David McKee ’80 and Jane McKee ’75

Tony Moherek

Patricia McKeone

Bruce Moilan

Frank and Sheryl McMillan

Ric Molina

Dr. Mark McNamara ’05, ’12, ’25 and Laura McNamara

Dr. Roy Molina and Christine Molina

Julie and Dr. Mike McNeil

Valerie Molina ’98 and Ricardo Molina

Larry and Pat McNeil Foundation

Turner Moller

Jeramie McPeek

Jim and Candace Moloney

Valerie McSweeney

Monday Forum

Dr. Paul Montagna and Angela Montagna Mark Montgomery Rae Mooney Dr. Charles Moore and Virginia Moore Jim Moore Dr. Justin Moore ’96 Lee Moore Marissa Moore Moore Supply Co. Olan Moore ’98 and Judith Moore ’86 Dr. Peter Moore Olga Bazhanova and Steve Moore Thomas and Theresa Moore Cynthia Morales Francisco Morales John Morales ’82 and Dulce Morales Robert Morales ’97 and Heather Morales Suzanne and Jacob Morales Seth Moran Crysta Moreno, DO Devin Moreno Rowena and Mark Moreno Rudy Moreno ’89, ’98 and Grace Moreno Sara and Michael Morgan Margaret Morin ’83 George Morrill Lisa Morris Walter Morris Clayton Morton Stephenie Moseby Moses Mostaghasi ’06 and Claudia Mostaghasi Sara Mostaghasi Mother Laguna Adventures Betty Mounts ’14 Dr. Riccardo Mozzachiodi Mr. Big Trout Scholarship Tournament Kimberley Mueller Tatjana Muhamet Lisa Muilenburg ’93 Blake Muirhead Dr. Dino Mulic and Dr. Sangmi Lim Thomas Mullenix and Cindy Mullenix ’81, ’84 Anima Mundi 43

Dr. Christina Murphey ’97 and Lyle Murphey Tom Murphy and Dr. Susan Murphy Christina Murray Jack Murray ’61 Kirk Murray Michael Murray Nancy Murray Suzy Murray Terri Murray Natasha Muse My Fun Port A Dr. Elwin Myers and Jennifer Myers ’90, ’92 Paula Myers Roedell Myers

N Govind Nadkarni, PE and Bhakti Nadkarni Chuck Naiser

Lauren Niemeyer

Patty Owen ’05 and Dan Owen ’04

Alan Nisbet

Brian Owens ’23

Michelle Nivens

Elaine and Mark Owens

Lea Nolan

Oxbow Advisors, LLC

William Norman ’07 Julia Norrell ’15 Northeastern University Khoury College Nothing Bundt Cakes William Nowak Nueces Brewing and Barbecuing Nueces County Nueces County Medical Society Nueces County Women's Clinic Nueces Electric Cooperative Richard and Kim Nunley Patty Nuss

P-Q P.A.L.S. Fund Packery Bar & Grill Terra Padgett ’06 Miguel Padron Ana Paez Paintball Fixx Painting with a Twist Liz Palacios ’01 Veronica Palacios ’89 and Delio Palacios

Patrick and Julie Nye

Christopher Palfreyman ’06, ’12 and Samia Bechara-Palfreyman ’96

Alondra Nye-Colon

Marie Pallagi

Dr. Terry Palmer ’21 Palmilla Beach Golf Club Paradigm Wellness

Jim and Andrea Naismith

Pat O'Boyle ’86 and Teresa O'Boyle

Sherry and Dr. Robert Naismith

Cat Obregon

Cassidy Nall

Odi's Pizzeria

Erin Namekawa

John O'Hair ’80

Pam Namyslowski

Will and Ellen Ohmstede

Oscar Nanez

Dr. Thomas Oldham

Natural Bridge Caverns

Dr. Patricia Olenick ’89

Natural Grocers

Shirley Oleson ’85

NaturaLawn of America

Paul Olivares ’89 and Nauri Olivares

Mavel Navarro

Ernesto Olivarez ’09

Jessie Frances Neal Foundation

Larry Olivarez ’01 and Priscilla Olivarez

Susan Nealy

Ryan O'Malley

Curtis and Chau Neason

Omni Corpus Christi Hotel

Duncan Neblett

Omni Houston Hotel

Bart Nelms

Dr. Aurelia O'Neil ’25

Jody Nelsen and Robert Nelsen, Ph.D.

Jim and Karissa O'Neill

Chad Nelson ’09 and Nicole Nelson

Orange Theory Fitness Corpus Christi

Dr. Kaye Nelson ’65

Orkin

Sandra Nelson

Charles and Lori Ormond

April Nemec

Dr. Paul Orser and Linda Orser ’89

Peace of Mind Massage Therapy & Natural Healing

Jay Nesbit, MBA ’95 and Joyce Nesbit

Rhoda Ortega

Connie and Dr. David Pearce

New Wave Vacation Rentals

Hayford Osei ’09, ’15

Candace Peche-Aguirre

New York Life Insurance

Anita Oshodi

Maria Pedigo

Minh-Dung Nguyen

Stan Otken

Marilyn and Mar Pugne Pedregosa

Mark and Judy Nichols

Mike Ott

Joshua Peetz

Phil Nicholson

Cassie Overley

Darrell Pehr

Adrienne Paris Joey Park Adriana Parker Bob Parker Parkway Presbyterian Church David Parr Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation Penni Parsons ’03 and Todd Parsons Brit Passin Dana Pate The Honorable Robert Pate and Linda Pate Elisa Patlan Dr. Dale Pattison Michelle Pauze Belinda Pawelek ’85 and Gary Pawelek Q Payton ’14 Paz de Corazon Foundation

DONOR HONOR ROLL Suyang Pei

Port A Beach Buggies

Robert Ramirez ’85

Michal Peichl

Port Aransas Billfish Pachanga, LLC

Heather Ramon-Ayala

David Pena

Port Corpus Terminal, Inc

Eddy and Leslie Pena

Port of Corpus Christi

Linda Ramon-Barbato ’03 and Ryan Barbato

Joe Peña ’94, ’05

Port Royal Ocean Resort

Stacee Pepperell

Katie Porter ’08

Jennifer Perales

Sara Posson

Judith Perales ’94, ’00

Postal Annex

Jacob Perez ’09

Akaila Powell

Dr. Lisa Perez ’94, ’16 and Charles Perez ’91, ’02

Scott and Raquel Powell

Liz Perez Ryan Perna Amy and Matt Perry Pet Supplies Plus Dr. Mary Peterson and Dr. Rafael Coutin Bill Brown and Christy Peterson Brown Roger Pflughoeft Pharaoh's Jewelers Katelynn Phelan ’24 Physicians Premier Anthony Picciano Dr. Armand and Carol Picou Dr. Carrie Pierce Deborah Pierce Carol Pike ’96 Pin Oak Terminals, LLC Pipeline Open Data Standard Association Christopher Pipes PlainsCapital Bank Dr. Tony Planchart ’89 and Catherine Planchart

Mike and Melisa Prasek Karen Pressley Gary and Kathy Preston Jerry Preston PriceCatch Ella Prichard PrimaLuceLab North America Corp Principle BMW of Corpus Christi Prints Charming Royal Tees Protein Business Solutions Phyllis Pruet Julie Puente and Jerry Perez Puente de Maravillas Foundation Duane Pufpaff ’98 Joyce Pudy ’92 and Dr. Ross Purdy Katie Pylkas-Blue Pyramid Group, LLC Jennifer Quade Frances Quinn

Guadalupe Ramos Oscar Ramos Becca Ramos Taylor ’19 and Jeremy Taylor Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Victor Rangel Dr. Mohan and Aruna Rao Christa Rasor Dr. Wannigar Ratanavivan ’08, ’12, ’15 DC Ratcliff ’93 Brenda Ratzloff Chad Rawlings Mack Ray Michael Ray Mark and Robin Ray Wayne Rea Shane Reader ’17 Ready Reserves Red Dragon Pirate Cruises George Redus ’75 Dr. Anita Reed ’84, ’01 Carol Reed ’80, ’82 Christian Reed Reel Sportswear Refinery Terminal Fire Company Regent Coachline, Ltd Krystal Reid Evan Reilly ’19

Liz and Mic Raasch

Dr. Barbara Rell

Rachel & Rylie

Paul Remmele

Radiology Associates, LLP

Mary and Craig Rempp

Megan Radke

Lichuan Ren

Phebe Raglin ’19, ’21

Lavaughn Renner

Shekhar Raj

Republic National Distributing, LLC

Dr. Edward Raleigh and Laurene Raleigh

Republic Services

Rally Credit Union

Logan Respess ’07

David Ramcharan

Clayton Reuter ’18

Alissa Ramirez ’17

Rick Reyes ’16, ’19

Bryant Ramirez

Susana Reyes

Deborah Ramirez ’12

Velma Reyes

Butch Pool ’97 and Helen Pool ’94

Philip Ramirez and Michelle Ramirez ’11, ’23

Oscar Reyna

Dr. Scott Pool

Ramiro Ramirez ’17, ’24

Phil and Laurie Plant Planted CCTX Play Out Loud Music Studio Joshua Plumaj ’07, ’09 Lori Podolsky Sharon Polansky, CPA ’80 and Ronald Polansky Dr. Jennifer Pollack Jeff Pollard Leigh Pollard Dr. Wendi Pollock Mary Ponce Pamela Ponners

Residence Inn

Rhino Equipment Services, LLC Dr. Richard and Melissa Ricard 45

Sandra Richard

Sonya Rodriguez

Saltwater Grill

Bill Richmond and Robert Garcia

Dr. Stephanie and John Rodriguez

Sames Ford

Bobby Richter ’79 and Carol Richter

Andrew Rogers

Sanda's Medi Spa

David Richter and Elizabeth Chu Richter

Dennis Rohlack ’81 and Debbie Rohlack

Bret Sanders

James and Claudia Richter

Jen Roland

Elizabeth Sanders ’91

Crystal Ridgley

Sarah Roller

Jennifer Sanders

Sid and Cheryl Ridlehuber

Mark Romero

Mike Sanders

Robin Riechers

Martha and Robert Romero

Brianna Sandoval ’23

Leona and Charles Rieger

Miguel Romero

Gonzalo and Silvia Sandoval

Amy Riley

Tami Romero

Eric Sandoz

Linda Rincon

Stuart Rorer

Lea Sandoz

Tanya Rincon ’20

Robert Rosales ’79, ’80

Laura Santiago

Yama Ringman

Dr. Carey and Chris Rote

Angelica and Edwin Santillan

Seth Riojas

Round Rock Express

Juan Rios

Alberto Royo ’88

Dr. Alberto Santos ’19 and Elizabeth Santos

Robert Rios ’14

Cassi Rozanski

Audrianna Rios-Gonzalez

Wendy Rubach

Mike Rippamonti

Tanda Rucker

Stacey Ripple

Dr. Cate and Darren Rudowsky

Bobby Risher

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

Dean Ritter

Noe Ruiz

Richard Ritter

Kelly Russell

Elizabeth Rivera ’17, ’19

Rena Russell

Stacey Rivere ’07, ’09 and Michael Rivere

Russell Medical, Inc

Roam Home

Margaret Sue Rust Foundation

Cynthia Robalin

Anna Ruth ’23

Dr. Katherine Roberto

Jack Rutledge ’63 and Jane Rutledge

Dr. Phyllis Robertson

Brenda and Michael Ryan

Tom Robertson

Stephen Rybak ’04

Dr. Beth Robinson Denise Robledo Beatriz Robles

Stacie Satery ’02, ’04 and Daxson Satery ’02, ’04 Jenny Sauceda Kevin Sayre Jeffrey Scalia Manette and Richard Scanio Dr. John Scarpa Sharon Scerrato ’83 Jacqui Schadel Coni and Dickie Schelnick Debbie Schielack Schlotzsky's Deli James Scholler ’97 Dr. Stefani Schomaker ’03 Neva Schubert Dr. Isla-Anne Schuchs Carr

S2G Golf

Doris Schuetze

Shain Sackett

Holly Schuh and Liam Wolff

Adam Sadler ’02 and Sue Sadler

Eric and Amy Schultz

John Saenz ’97, ’99

Dr. Catherine Schumann

Lisa Saenz ’09 and Michael Saenz

Dr. Renae Schumann

Atal Safi

Jordan Schwirtlich ’81, ’93

Emily Salazar ’23

Daniel Sciantarelli ’12

Adrian Salinas ’08

Jim and Lynda Scoggins

Joanne Salinas

Dr. David Scott and Karen Scott

Robert Salinas

Donna Scott

Marcy Rodriguez ’89

Diane Salinas-Morales ’96, ’01 and Santiago Morales

Kendra Scott, LLC

Dr. Mike Rodriguez and Debbie Rodriguez

Alice Sallee

Kyle Scotten

Rudy Salomon ’19

Sean Scruggs

Saltwater Fisheries Enhancement Association

Mildred Sealey

Frances and Richard Rocha Rockport Center for the Arts Rockport Country Club Adrian Rodriguez Bobbie Rodriguez ’92, ’97 Carlos Rodriguez ’13 Christy Rodriguez J.J. Rodriguez ’13 Kathleen and James Rodriguez Linda and Roland Rodriguez

Patricia Rodriguez ’09, ’13, ’19 Sebastian Rodriguez ’23 46

Keleigh Sasser ’86 and M. Stuart Sasser

Scott Electric Company

SeaWorld

DONOR HONOR ROLL Jim Sedwick, CPA and Sharon Sedwick

Dr. Thomas Shirley and Susan Shirley

Richard Solis, Jr. ’26

Crystal Seehorn ’03 and Mark Bohling

Houston Shockley ’25

Dr. Hongzhi Song ’09

Dr. Steven Seidel

Dan Shoemaker

Wanda Sorrell

Dr. Lon Seiger

SHOP L&RK

Tonya and Jack Sosebee

Dr. Chandra Sekharan

Julie Shuttlesworth ’19 and Chris Shuttlesworth

Tara Sourinhong

Anthony Sellers Frances Sendejar Verdin ’84 Ted Sendejas

Dr. Deborah Sibila Dan Sicking Craig and Barbara Sico

South Texas Academic Rising Scholars South Texas Charity Weekend, Inc South Texas Institute for the Arts

Sid W. Richardson Foundation

South Texas Rainbow Limited Partnership

Terry Signor ’80 and Charlie Signor

Southerleigh

Jodi Silberman

Alex Sowell ’16

Valerie Serna ’15

Dr. Jim Silliman

Derick Soza ’21

Michael Serpa

Debbie Silva

Joseph Soza ’17

Dr. Karl Serrao

Dr. Ralph Silva ’85, ’91, ’08

Kristen Spangler

Naeda Setterbo ’10

Dr. Gregg Silverman and Nicole Silverman

Dr. Frank Spaniol

Sasha Sentz Luis Sepulveda ’14 Ronald Sepulveda ’90, ’94 and Joyce Sepulveda

Sew Bonita Sewing Concepts, Inc Catherine Shadd Shannon's Distinctive Fashion Maggie Sharbono Dr. Theresa Sharpe and Steve Black Leigh Shaver Bill and Kathy Shaw Craig and Alexandra Shaw Jim Shaw Neal Shaw Peggy Shaw Mike Shaw KIA Mike Shaw Toyota She Shed Shea Physical Therapy, PC Cindy Sheehy Sheinberg Tool Co, Inc Jason Shell ’07 Scott Shelly Estate of Thomas K. Shelly TK Shelly Dr. Brian and Claudia Shelton

Ron Simank Dan Simonson Brian Sims Sip Yard Dr. Dan Sipes ’08 and Dr. Diana Sipes Dana Sisk ’01 Rocio Skinner ’03 and Wayne Skinner Jennifer and Michael Sluterbeck Stephanie Smalley Ashley Smith Chuck Smith and Beverly Botchlet-Smith Cynthia Smith Danielle Smith ’18 Erik Smith Frank Smith Joy Smith Karen Smith Dr. Kellie Smith ’11 and Andrew Smith Dr. Lawrence Smith Michael Smith Nicole Smith

Dr. Patricia Spaniol-Mathews Jean Sparks ’85 SpawGlass Spec's Alyssa Spicak ’19 Trent Spofford Scott Spurrell St. John's United Methodist Church Gayle Stammer Daniel Stancliffe ’21 Stantec Consulting, Inc Cindy Stanton Dr. Mike Starek ’98, ’02 Heather Stark Stark Community Foundation, Inc Elena Starks ’19 Dr. Matthew Starliper William Starns Steel Dynamics, Inc Jeff Steen Tyler Steen Jacqueline Stefe Devon Steffan ’22

Dawn Shelton

Dr. Rick Smith ’03, ’06 and Seneca Holland

Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust

Stacey Smith

Dr. Deidra Stephens and Brian Stephens

Dr. Scott Sherman and Erin Sherman ’06, ’07

Dr. Victoria Smith ’93, ’99 and William Smith

Ted Stephens

Jill Shermer

Owen T. Smith-Barry and Linda Smith-Barry ’90

Stephens Charitable Foundation

Robb Sherron Dr. Mary Sherwood ’96 and Dr. Ron George

Dr. Jennifer Smith-Engle

Shield-Ayres Foundation

Zachary Solano ’21

Snyder & Associates

Kirk Stelling

Tim and Holly Stephens Stephens Mechanical Corporation Sterett Family Gift Fund Andrew Stevens June Stevens ’96 and Frank Stevens 47

Robert and Molly Stevens

TAM-CC Foundation

Roger Steward

TAMU-CC Student Government Association

Debra Stiles Stingers Coffee - Southside Bill Stockley Steven and Kimberly Stockseth Sandra Stokes ’07, ’10 and Dee Stokes Charles Stolfus Melanie Stolfus Dana Stone Edward Stone Tenner Stork Celika Storm Stormy Esthetics Dr. Matthew Streich ’16 and Meg Streich Catherine Stryker ’94 and Rick Stryker Christina Stuart ’11, ’15 Judith Stuart The Louis Herbert Stumberg, Jr. Fund Dr. Greg Stunz and Cherrie Stunz Debra Sublett ’98, ’01 Suemaur Exploration & Production, LLC Sugarbakers Dr. Alan Sugg and Jeannie Sugg Jason Sui Mark Suire Amy Sullivan ’02 and David Sullivan Dr. Nancy Sullivan Marlene and Jack Super Jerry and Elizabeth Susser

Daryl Tanner ’03, ’10, ’99

The Sharp Shooter

Van Tao

The SolShine Jewelry Co

Leticia Tapia-Ojeda

The Training Room Physical Therapy

Leeann Tarpley

Dr. Alexandra Theodossiou

Jill Taylor

Don Theriot

Linda Taylor

Trent Thigpen ’19

Lorree Taylor

Third Coast Health, PLLC

Nancy and Neill Taylor

Third Coast Spray Tans & More

Zane Taylor

Aaron Thomas

TC Energy

Dr. David and Colleen Thomas

Ron Tee

Dr. Patrick Thomas and Nancy Thomas ’76

Dr. Carmen Tejeda-Delgado ’98, ’99, ’04

Willa Thomasson ’82

Esmeralda Teran ’11, ’16, ’21

Dr. Robert Thompson

Alicia Terpening

John Thornberry and Dr. Amy Thornberry ’07, ’18

Texas A&M Foundation Texas Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Texas Clearwater Oyster Gardens

Thru Tubing Solutions

Texas Hills Vineyard

Dr. Jordan Thurston ’20

Texas Jazz Festival Society

Dr. Brian Tietje

Texas Made Lures, LLC

Dr. Glenn Tiller

Texas Maritime Museum

Sarah Tilton

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation

Benna and Dr. Roger Timperlake

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors Chapter 12

Leah Tiner

Susser Family Foundation

Texas State Aquarium Institute for Wildlife Conservation

Marivel Sykes Steve Sylestine Jennifer Szatkowski

Threads Remembered Three Oak Fund

Texas State Aquarium

John Swoboda ’76 and Della Swoboda

Dr. Mary Thornton

Texas Bridge Credit Union

Susser Bank

Helen Swetman

The Reel Baffin Bay Country Store

Sam and Catherine Susser

Scott Swearingen

The Patel Firm, PLLC

Tangles Hair Salon

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors Gulf Coast Chapter

Timothy Swaty ’79 and Ruth Swaty

The Orthopaedic Center of Corpus Christi

Texas State Roofing Company Texas Wine Collective Texas Women Anglers Tournament Texstar Volleyball The Bevy Hotel The Cheesecake Factory The Dusty Spur Macarons The Flower Bucket The Healthy Glow - Spray Tans & More

TacoBar Street

The Khoury Group

Stephen Tagliabue ’95 and Jenny Tagliabue ’97

The National Society of Leadership and Success

Brad Snyder and Tom Tagliabue

The Neopte Foundation

Suzelle Tinnell ’89 and Dr. William Tinnell Tippy Toes Dr. Philippe Tissot and Florence Tissott Maksym Tkachuk ’20 Mrs. Brenda K. Tollett Danielle Tondre Total Wine & More Sara Touchstone Sabra Tourigny ’23 and Guy Tourigny Mary Tovar ’54 Carmen Towchik Shawn Towchik Richard Tracy ’71 Dr. Don Trahan ’08, ’10 Lee Train and Rona Train ’64 Dr. Deandra Travis TRC Consultants, LC

DONOR HONOR ROLL Treasure Island Golf & Games

Litton Van Der Werff

John Warren ’00 and Jennifer Warren ’00

Travis Treat

Dr. Dixie Van Eynde and Dr. Donald Van Eynde

Warren Foundation Trust

Tres Grace Family Foundation Rhonda Tristan Tropical Smoothie Trout Street Bar and Grill Trull Foundation Randall Truofreh TSPS Alamo Chapter 11 Jessica Tucker Tula Blue Sarah Tuley ’07 Jace Tunnell ’98, ’01 and Kathryn Tunnell ’98, ’01 Chris Turner Cindy Turner ’89 and Ted Turner Diana Turner Turner | Ramirez Architects Turner's Gardenland

Beverly and Ken VanCleave Angie Varga ’84 and David Varga Mary Vargas Pedro Vargas Arturo Vasquez, CPA Memorial Foundation Jose Vasquez ’12 Lucilla Vasquez George and Claire Vaughan Kathryn and Royce Vaughn Marcus Veazey Isidro Vega ’04 Jenny Vela ’10, ’17, ’25 Rosie Vela, CPA ’79, ’80 Diana Velazquez Joshua Velazquez ’11 Andrew Vest ’12

Patti and Mark Veteto

UBEO, LLC

Victory Building Team

Dr. Nwojo Ugah ’78 and Nwannadiya Ugah

Vida Caña Rum

Dr. Dugan Um United Corpus Christi Chamber Foundation

Sandra Viator

Juana Villanueva Dr. Adela Villarreal ’17, ’24 Jamie and Steve Villarreal

United Rentals

Captain Otto Vindekilde ’07

United Ways of Texas

Virginia's on the Bay

Richard Unterbrink and Delora Unterbrink

Visit Corpus Christi Christina Vourcos ’10, ’17

UPS Chuck Urban, PE and Yma Urban Karen and Larry Urban Urban Air Adventure Park Ricardo Urdinaran ’18 USAA USS Lexington Museum

V Carol and Herman Vacca Family Fund Dr. Corinne Valadez ’93, ’95 Peggy Valdes Valero Energy Corporation

W Kelsey Wagner ’11 and Russell Wagner ’08 Dr. Marcy Wainwright Callie Walker ’19 Patty Walker Savannah Walker ’23 Scott Walker ’05 and Denise Walker ’05 Patt and Ben Wallace John and Sally Wallace Valerie Wallace

Laurence Valls ’94 and Tiffany Valls ’99

A Moment Captured by Michelle Walters

Jay Van Der Werff

Dr. Benjamin Walther

Julie Van Der Werff

David Wampler

Water Street Oyster Bar Brenda Watkins Jay and Gretchen Watkins Skyler Watkins Jonda Watson Dr. Joshua Watson Kristin Watson Louise Waynant Dominique Weatherspoon Weaver and Tidwell/Benevity Brian Webb ’04 and Melissa Webb ’03 Charles and Jane Webb Galen Webb David Weber Tom and Cyndy Weber Dr. Robert Webster and Allison Webster Faith Weekley ’23 Jo Vann and Charles Weichert Harvey Weil and Brittany Weil ’03 Nikkole Weir Dr. Gordon Welch and Debi Welch Jimmy and Karen Welder Royce and Debbie Wells Dr. Chris Wertheim Jaquelyn Westbrook Rick Westbury The Honorable Michael Westergren Western Gulf Terminal Partners, LP Matthew Westmoreland ’15, ’23 Westside Business Association Whataburger Restaurants Chase Wheaton ’09 Anna Whetstine ’22, ’25 Barry White Brantley White Karen White Linda and Jack White Olivia White Roxanne White White - Conlee Builders Joan Whitmire ’79 Betty Whitt Leah Wiggins ’96 and Glen Wiggins Joyce and Norman Wilcox

Wild Rose

Angelina Wright

Cindy Wilde

Lieutenant General Larry Wyche ’83 and Denise Wyche

Devon Wilde Wildflowers Alice and William Wiley

XYZ

Damon Wilkerson

Dr. Feiqin Xie

Joe Wilkerson

Dr. Terri Xu

Celeste Wilkins

Marilynn and Mike Yankee

George Wilkinson ’74 and Ellen Wilkinson

Colonel William Yarborough

William Chris Vineyards

Tina Ybarra ’98, ’01

Bette Williams, CPA ’63 and Lewie Barber

Dr. Chunlai Ye

Captain Cristina Williams ’01 and Major Dion Williams ’01

Charlene York

Deidre Williams ’95, ’02 Grace Williams William's Fashion Shoes Kendra Williamson Carol Wilson Dave Wilson Jewel Wilson ’77 Pamela Wilson ’16 Toyelle Wilson Lacey Wimberley Patricia Wimberly ’04 Kristey and William Wimbish Wind and Wave Watersports Melissa Windle Brett Winegarner Brian Winfrey Maryln Winstead Kathy and Sam Winston Jay and Conni Wise Kaitlyn Witsaman Erik Wold ’00 John Wolfe Wonders Bar & Grill Jennifer Wood Michael and Liza Wood Woodhouse Day Spa LeeAnn Woods Philip Woods ’82 and Vivian Woods Ronald and Loyce Woods Woods and Goods Suzann Woodward Colleen Wooldridge Dr. Robert Wooster and Dr. Catherine Cox 50

Dr. David Yoskowitz and Carolyn Walker Dr. Lari Young Charles and Linda Zahn Dr. Yuliana Zaikman Rene Zamora ’14 Lori Zapien Ben Zaragosa Tommy and Cathy Zavisch Dr. Rabih Zeidan Art Zeitler, PC and Carol Zeitler Zella Oaks Darryl Zercher Dr. David Zhang Dr. Hua Zhang Jiashi Zhao Jin Zhao Dr. Qiuhong Zhao Ying Zhou ’11 Zip Advertising Erin Zoch Raquel Zuniga ’92 and Ramon Zuniga

DONOR HONOR ROLL

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The Annual Report recognizes gifts from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. Every effort has been made to avoid errors, misspellings, and omissions. If, however, an error has been made, please accept our most sincere apologies and notify Sarina Garcia ’20, ’22 at sarina.garcia@tamucc.edu and we will correct our records. Thank you.