Past Honorees
Celebrating the Javelina alumni and friends who have been recognized for their achievements and service.
Dinah Bowman
2025Class of 1978
Artist & Biologist
Master of Arts & Master of Science · Art & Terrestrial Biology · College of Arts & Sciences
Gregory Portland, TX
Dr. Juan E. Mejia
2025Class of 2002, 2012
President & CEO, Tyler Junior College
Master of Education & Doctor of Education · Education · College of Education
Tyler, TX
John Michael "Mike" Howard
2025Class of 1995
CEO, Howard Energy Partners
Bachelor of Science · Chemical Engineering · College of Engineering
San Antonio, TX
Major General Joe M. Ernst
2025Class of 1965
Retired Major General, U.S. Army; Business Executive
Bachelor of Science · Agriculture Science · College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Tadeo Reyna
2024Class of 1982
Former Bilingual Educator & Higher Ed. Administrator
Doctor of Education · Education · College of Education & Human Performance
Kingsville, TX
Javier Peña
2024Class of 1974
Retired, Drug Enforcement Agency
Attended · Sociology, Psychology · College of Arts & Sciences
Hebbronville, TX
Presnall Cage
2024Class of 1968
Philanthropist & Rancher, Cage Ranch
Bachelor of Science · Animal Science · College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Falfurrias, TX
Anne Grady
2023Class of 1997
Chief Resilience Officer, Anne Grady Group
Bachelor of Arts · Communications · College of Arts & Sciences
Corpus Christi, TX
Col. (Ret.) Richard Waterhouse
2023Class of 1975
Superintendent,
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Mount Clemons, MI
Col. (Ret.) Henry Hodge
2023Class of 1968
Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
Bachelor of Arts · History · College of Arts & Sciences
Kingsville, TX
Debbie Lee Winslow
2023Class of 1983
Former Educator & Administrator
Bachelor of Science · Home Economics Education · College of Arts & Sciences
Donna, TX
John Bickham
2023Class of 1973
Former President and Chief Operating Officer, Charter Communications
Bachelor of Science · Electrical Engineering · College of Engineering
Corpus Christi, TX
Dr. Martha D. Salazar-Zamora
2022Class of 1987, 1992, 1999
Superintendent, Tomball ISD
Bachelor & (2) Master · Education and Education Administration · College of Education & Human Performance
Tomball, TX
Josefina Villamil Tinajero
2022Class of 1980
Author & Professor, University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Education · Bilingual Education · College of Education & Human Performance
El Paso, TX
Sarah R. Saldaña
2022Class of 1973
Retired, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Bachelor of Arts · English & Spanish · College of Arts & Sciences
Dallas, TX
Armando Hinojosa
2021Class of 1966
Renowned Artist
Bachelor of Arts · Art · College of Arts & Sciences
Laredo, TX
Dr. Linda Mora
2021Class of 1968
Retired Public Education, Associate Commissioner of Accountability and Accreditation for TEA
Bachelor of Arts · Education · College of Education & Human Performance
San Antonio, TX
I.J. "Chip" Berthelot II
2021Class of 1982
President, Azure Midstream
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
Houston, TX
Angelica Barrera
2020Class of 2000, 2001
Associate Vice Provost of Student Success, UTSA
Bachelor & Master of Science · Kinesiology · College of Education & Human Performance
San Antonio, TX
Carmen Lomas Garza
2020Class of 1972
Famed Mexican-American Artist
Bachelor of Arts · Arts Education · College of Arts & Sciences
San Francisco, CA
David Allex
2020Class of 1958
Former President & CEO, Harlingen Chamber of Commerce
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Harlingen, TX
Dr. Donna Shaver
2020Class of 1984
Chief of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery, National Park Service
Master of Science · Biology · College of Arts & Sciences
Corpus Christi, TX
Jose Luis Cortez
2020Class of 1960, 1961
Formerly U.S. Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Bachelor & Master of Science · Physics · College of Arts & Sciences
Weslaco, TX
Roberto Montoya
2020Class of 1970
CEO of VRC Corporation
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Garden Ridge, TX
(Ret.) Col. Lisa Carrington Firmin
2019Class of 1979
Retired U.S. Air Force, Author, Former AVP of Military & Veteran Affairs, UTSA
Bachelor of Arts · Journalism · College of Arts & Sciences
San Antonio, TX
Jackie Collins
2019Class of 1972
Owner, VT Collins, Inc.
Bachelor of Science · Home Economics · College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Kingsville, TX
Richard Ritchie
2019Class of 1977
Attorney, The Richard P. Ritchie Law Firm
Bachelor of Science · Education/Kinesiology · College of Education & Human Performance
Mineral Wells, TX
Alan Johnson
2018Class of 1971
CEO, Valley Baptist Medical (Legacy) Foundation
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Harlingen, TX
Cynthia Lee Vidaurri
2018Class of 1991
Curator/Researcher, Smithsonian Institute
Master of Arts · Sociology (Folklore) · College of Arts and Sciences
Washington, D.C.
James Gandy
2018Class of 1974
President, Frisco Economic Development Corporation
Bachelor of Business Administration · Management · College of Business Administration
Frisco, TX
James W. Hill
2018Class of 1968
Former NFL player, Sports Broadcaster
Bachelor of Arts · Communications · College of Arts and Sciences
Los Angeles, CA
Robert H. Welker
2018Class of 1950
Retired, Welker Engineering Company
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
Washington, TX
Benjamin Marconi
2017Class of 1988
Detective, San Antonio Police Department
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
San Antonio, TX
Carol L. Scott
2017Class of 1982
Public Affairs Consulting
Bachelor of Business Administration · Management · College of Business Administration
Corpus Christi, TX
Dr. F. Monte Rouquette
2017Class of 1965
Faculty, Texas A&M University AgriLife Research & Extenstion Center
Bachelor of Science · Agricultural Science · College of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Human Sciences
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V. Louis Mogas
2017Class of 1963, 1964
Founder, Mogas Industries
Bachelor & Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Houston, TX
Alvaro "Al" Hinojosa
2016Class of 1977
Holt Cat
Bachelor of Business Administration · Accounting · College of Business Administration
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Jose Angel Gutierrez
2016Class of 1966
University of Texas-Arlington
Bachelor & Master of Arts · Political Science · College of Arts & Sciences
Crystal City, TX
Harold Hees
2016Class of 1961
Environmental Evolution Energy Services LLC
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Aransas Pass, TX
Larry Busby
2016Class of 1969
Live Oak County Sherriff
Bachelor of Science · Agricultural Science · College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
George West, TX
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
2015Class of 1965
Artist
Bachelor of Arts · Education · College of Arts & Sciences
Corpus Chrsiti, TX
Dr. Nancy Rabalais
2015Class of 1972, 1975
Professor, Louisiana State University
Bachelor & Master of Science · Biology · College of Arts & Sciences
Wichita Falls, TX
Dr. Robert H. Vela, Jr.
2015Class of 1994, 1998, 2003
President, San Antonio College
Bachelor, Master, & Doctorate of Education · Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Elementary Education · College of Education and Human Performance
Alice, TX
Tom Best
2015Class of 1979
Owner, Rockin' B Land and Cattle Company
Bachelor of Business Administration · Marketing · College of Business Administration
Kingsville, TX
Bill Wallraven
2014Class of 1952
Writer & Reporter
Bachelor of Arts · English · College of Arts & Sciences
Fort Worth, TX
Dr. Janice Perrin
2014Class of 1972
Adjunct, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bachelor of Education · Education · College of Education and Human Performance
Kingsville, TX
Leonard Bedell
2014Class of 1968
CEO, Mobil Steel International, Inc.
Bachelor of Business Administration · Accounting · College of Business Administration
Corpus Christi, TX
Abel Lopez
2013Class of 1972
Associate Producing Director, Grupo de Artistas Latinoamericanos Hispanic Theatre
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Washington, D.C.
Balous Miller
2013Class of 1966
CEO and President, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
Bachelor of Education · Agriculture Education · College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
San Antonio, TX
Gloria Hicks
2013Class of 1970
CFO & Partner at Ed Hicks Imports of Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Corpus Christi, TX
Hon. Mark Hamilton
2013Class of 1978
Founder, President, CEO of H&H Staffing Services and AppliedWisdowm LLC
- · Engineering Business · -
Cummings, GA
Carl Paul
2012Class of 1963
Founder, Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc.
Bachelor of Science · Engineering · College of Engineering
Austin, TX
Dr. Arturo Almendarez
2012Class of 1972
Superintendent, Callalen Independent School District
Master of Education · Education · College of Education & Human Performance
Corpus Christi, TX
Eugene Dawson, Jr.
2012Class of 1982
President, Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.
Bachelor of Science · Civil Engineering · College of Engineering
San Antonio, TX
Hon. Rogelio Valdez
2012Class of 1976
Chief Justice for the 13th Court of Appeals
Bachelor of Arts · - · College of Arts & Sciences
Harlingen, TX
Robert J. Underbrink
2012Class of 1983
Former President, King Ranch, Inc.
Bachelor of Science · Agriculture · College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Houston, TX
Dr. Jaime Chahin
2011Class of 1974
Professor & Dean of the College of Applied Arts at Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts · Sociology & Political Science · College of Arts & Science
Austin, TX
Dr. Roger Campos
2011Class of 1981
Dentist, Campos Family Dental
Bachelor of Science · Biology · College of Arts & Sciences
San Antonio, TX
Hon. Theresa Chang
2011Class of 1981
Associate Judge, City of Houston Municipal Courts
Master of Science · Chemical Engineering · College of Engineering
Houston, TX
Col. (Ret.) Edward J. Preston, Jr.
2010Class of 1962
Retired U.S. Army
Bachelor of Business Administration · Marketing · College of Business Administration
Kingsville, TX
Janell Kleberg
2010Class of 1974
Photographer, Conservationist & Horsewomacn
Bachelor of Science · Arts & Education · College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education & Human Performance
Kingsville, TX
Dr. Demarious Keller Frey
2009Class of 1959
Veterinarian
Bachelor of Science · Biology · College of Arts & Sciences
Corpus Christi, TX
Randall A. Odom
2009Class of 1957
Vice President & Manager, TCS Corporate Services of Houston & San Antonio
Bachelor of Science · Electrical Engineering · College of Engineering
San Antonio, TX
Herbie Maurer
2008Class of 1964
President of Maurer Advisory and Consultant Service Inc.
Bachelor of Science · General Engineering · College of Engineering
Friendswood, TX
Jean Claire Turcotte
2008Class of 1958, 1986
Retired Principal, St. Gertrude Catholic School
Bachelor of Arts & Master of Education · Communications & Education · College of Education & Human Performance
Kingsville, TX
Allen J. Tarbutton, Jr.
2007Class of 1961
Retired President, Mitchell Gas Services
Bachelor of Science · Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
The Woodlands, TX
Dr. D. Lynn Drawe
2007Class of 1964
Director of the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation
Bachelor of Science · Agriculture Education · College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Sinton, TX
Hugh M. Morrison
2007Class of 1969
Former President and CEO of Pilgrim Cleaners; Chairman of the Board of Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
Bachelor of Business Administration · Accounting · College of Business Administration
Houston, TX
John P. Jackson
2007Class of 1973, 1975
Vice President for Morgan Stanley
Bachelor & Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Rockport, TX
Stevens G. Herbst
2007Class of 1958
President, Rainbow Investments Company
Bachelor of Science · Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
Corpus Christi, TX
Hector Farias, Jr.
2006Class of 1961, 1965
Chairman of the Board of Farias & Farias, Inc. International Trade Firm-Customhouse Brokerage, Warehousing, Freight Fowarding & Distribution
Bachelor of Science & Master of Education · English & Education (Speech) · College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education & Human Performance
Laredo, TX
Rodney A. Klett
2006Class of 1965
Retired Texas Band Director & Coordinator of Georgetown High School
Bachelor of Arts · Music · College of Arts & Sciences
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Al Gonzalez
2005Class of 1965
Chairman & CEO of Age Refining, Inc.
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
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Miguel A. Nevarez
2005Class of 1961
Executive Directorship of University of Texas Pan American Coastal Studies Laboratory
Bachelor of Science · Agriculture · College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Richard A. Nevill
2005Class of 1942
Retired Vice President of Houston Pipe Line Co. Pipe Line Operations
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
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Eliseo "Cheo" Torres
2004Class of 1969, 1971, 1976
Vice President for Student Affairs, University of New Mexico
Bachelor & Master of Education · Education · College of Education & Human Performance
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Joe Henkel
2004Class of 1969
President & CEO, Kleberg Bank
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Kingsville, TX
Wayne King
2004Class of 1959
Retired Senior Vice President of Valero Energy Corp.
Bachelor of Science · Chemical Engineering · College of Engineering
San Antonio, TX
Carlos Guerra
2003Class of 1969
Columnist
Bachelor of Arts · History, Political Science, and Sociology · College of Arts & Sciences
Robstown, TX
Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez
2003Class of 1973
Commander of the U.S. Army's V Corps
Bachelor of Science · History & Mathematics · College of Arts & Sciences
Rio Grande City, TX
Merle Muckleroy
2003Class of 1958
Retired President of Camco Products & Services
Bachelor of Science · General Engineering · College of Engineering
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Dr. L. E. Ramey
2002Class of 1942
Retired Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Science · Biology · College of Arts & Sciences
Kingsville, TX
Sen. Carlos Truan
2002Class of 1959
State Senator (D-Corpus Christi)
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Kingsville, TX
Irma Rangel
2001Class of 1952
Representative, Texas Legislature
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
Kingsville, TX
Mr. Thomas V. Shockley, III
2000Class of 1967
Vice Chairman, Central and Southwest Corporation
Bachelor of Science · Electrical Engineering · College of Engineering
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Dr. Carrol A. "Butch" Thomas
1999Class of 1969
Superintendant of Schools - Beaumont
Bachelor of Education · Education Administration · College of Education & Human Performance
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Albert Huerta
1998Class of 1966, 1968
Attorney
Bachelor of Science & Master of Arts · - · -
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Amado Pena
1997Class of 1965, 1971
Artist
Bachelor of Arts · Arts · College of Arts & Sciences
Laredo, TX
Cynthia K. Gilliam
1996Class of 1974
Vice President of Retail Customer Operations, Nevada Power Co.
Bachelor of Business Administration · Management · College of Business Administration
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I. Q. Vidaurri
1995Class of 1967
Retired Dean of Students-Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business · College of Business Administration
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William C. "Bill" English
1994Class of 1949
Vice Chancellor of Fiscal Affairs, University of South Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration · Accounting · College of Business Administration
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Ed DeMouche
1993Class of 1949
Dr. Vice President, Entex Inc.
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
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J. E. Turner
1992Class of 1935
Dean of Men, Texas A&I University
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J. Philip McCormick
1991Class of 1964
Sr. Vice President, Lone Star Gas Company
Bachelor of Business Administration · Accounting · College of Business Administration
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R. Boyd Ladd
1990Class of 1935
Consultant, National Associations
Bachelor of Science & Master of Arts · Agriculture Science & Mathematics · -
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John N. Lauer
1989Class of 1969
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, B. F. Goodrich Co.
Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · College of Business Administration
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Robert F. "Hawk" Wright
1988Class of 1956
Retired President & Chief Operating Officer, Amerada Hess Corporation
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
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B. Finley Vinson
1987Class of 1937
Chairman Emeritus, First Commercial Corporation in Arkansas
Bachelor of Business Administration · - · College of Business Administration
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William K. Bell
1986Class of 1950
Attorney & Former President of the Oklamhoma Bar Association
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A. M. Wiederkehr
1985Class of 1947
President & Founder, Supron Energy
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
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Donald W. Patrick, M.D.
1984Class of 1958
Retired Neurosurgeon
Bachelor of Science · Biology · College of Arts & Sciences
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William D. Stevens
1983Class of 1958
President, Exxon Co., U.S.A.
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
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John S. Gillett
1982Class of 1934
Superintendent of School, Kingsville ISD
Bachelor of Business Administration · Economics · College of Business Administration
Kingsville, TX
Edward N. Wheeler
1981Class of 1947
Vice President R & D, Celanese Chemical Co.
Bachelor of Science · Chemistry · College of Arts & Sciences
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Preston Doughty
1980Class of 1935
President & Founder, Citeizens Standard Life Insurance Co.
Bachelor of Business Administration · Accounting & Business Administration · College of Business Administration
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George F. Rhodes
1979Class of 1950
Attorney & Former Texas A&I Regent
Bachelor of Science · Electrical Engineering · College of Engineering
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Lawrence A. McNeil
1978Class of 1948
Partner, Corpus Christi Oil & Gas
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
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Cecil E. Burney
1977Class of 1933
Attorney & Political Activist
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Bruce M. Withers
1976Class of 1950
Divisional President, Mitchell Energy & Development
Bachelor of Science · Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
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Lola L. Bonner
1975Class of 1953
Attorney & Former Chairman Texas Democratic Party
Bachelor of Education · Reading Education · -
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E. C. Weekley
1974Class of 1943
Executive Director, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Bachelor & Master of Science · Agriculture · -
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Gilbert E. Steinke
1973Class of 1942
Legendary Football Coach
Bachelor & Master of Education · Reading Education & Education · -
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James A. Rickard
1972Class of 1948
Vice President, BP Exploration
Bachelor of Science · Agriculture Science & Physics · -
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Claude Kay Ballard
1971Class of 1934
President Columbia Nitrogen Corp.
Bachelor of Science · Chemistry · College of Arts & Sciences
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Herscehl H. Cudd
1970Class of 1933
President, Amoco Chemical Company
Bachelor of Science · Chemistry · College of Arts & Sciences
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Charles C. Cumberland
1969Class of 1936
Dist. Professor, Princeton, Rutgers, Michigan State
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Joseph J. Trevino, M.D.
1969Class of 1950
Physician, Psychiatrist & State Health Official
Bachelor of Science · Biology · College of Arts & Sciences
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Robert L. Mitchell
1968Class of 1943
Vice Chairman, Celanese Corp.
Bachelor of Science · Chemical & Natural Gas Engineering · College of Engineering
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