Give to Texas Tech

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation director Ben Strickling a happy birthday!

Strickling, an alumnus of Texas Tech University, is the chairman of the board at Blue Arrow Operating. He is a key member of the west Texas oil and gas industry and previously served as president and CEO of Delaware Basin Resources for over 39 years.

In addition to his role on the Texas Tech Foundation, Strickling is a member of Chancellor's Council. In 2015, he was inducted into the Texas Tech University Petroleum Engineering Academy.

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation director Cherry Wright a happy birthday!

Wright, an alumna of Texas Tech University, is a retired speech pathologist. She served in several roles through her career in public education and retired after serving as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for 11 years.

In addition to her role on the Texas Tech Foundation, Wright is a member of Chancellor's Council.

Read more about Wright here: www.give2tech.com/CherryWright

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation director Dennis Kruse a happy birthday!

Kruse, an alumnus of Texas Tech University, serves as senior vice president of drilling for Tall City Operations III, LLC.

In addition to his role on the Texas Tech Foundation, Kruse is a member of Chancellor's Council and Red Raider Club.

Read more about Kruse here: www.give2tech.com/denniskruse

On August 31, 2024, seven Texas Tech Foundation directors concluded their service.

Pat Hickman, Holly O’Neil, Mike Owen, Christi Quinn, Jack Rentz, Ben Stribling and Robert Taylor advanced the Texas Tech University System with their leadership and service.

Read more about their lasting impact here: https://www.give2tech.com/s/1422/c22/interior.aspx?sid=1422&gid=1005&pgid=252&cid=14528&ecid=14528&crid=0&calpgid=4205&calcid=10585

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation director Scott Wisniewski a happy birthday!

Wisniewski, an alumnus of Angelo State University, serves as manager of SNW Investments, LLC.

In addition to his role on the Texas Tech Foundation, Wisniewski has served on the Angelo State University Alumni Association board and the Ram Club. In 2019, he was honored with the Outstanding Alumni of the Year award.

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation director Randall Morris a happy birthday!

Morris, an alumnus of Texas Tech University '80 and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center '84, serves as a cardiologist at Memorial Cardiology Associates.

In addition to his role on the Texas Tech Foundation, Morris previously served on the faculty of TTU Health Sciences Center's School of Medicine. Morris is a member of Spur Society, Matador Society, Chancellor's Council, Red Raider Club and the People of Pulse Magazine.

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation director Walter Cathey a happy birthday!

Cathey, an alumnus of Texas Tech University Health Science Center '02 and Texas Tech University '14, serves as the regional chief executive of Covenant Health.

In addition to his role on the Texas Tech Foundation, Cathey is a member of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and People of Pulse Magazine.

Read more about Cathey here: https://www.give2tech.com/s/1422/c22/interior.aspx?sid=1422&gid=1005&pgid=3879

Nancy Neal, TTU alumnus and former Texas Tech University System regent, gives to the Chancellor’s Council to advance key initiatives across the entire Texas Tech University System.

Join the Chancellor’s Council today to make a lasting impact on the future of education and continue the legacy of excellence that defines the Texas Tech University System.

Learn more by visiting www.give2tech.com/chancellorscouncil.

The Texas Tech Foundation honors the life of R. Don Cash, emeritus director of the Texas Tech Foundation, whose indelible legacy at the Texas Tech University System has created a remarkable impact in the lives of many.

Our thoughts are with Kay, Clay and their family and friends.

The Cash family will hold a celebration of life at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2024, at the National Ranching Heritage Center.

Read more about Cash’s legacy here: www.give2tech.com/RememberingRDonCash

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation Director Holly O’Neil a happy birthday!

O’Neil, an alumnus of the Texas Tech University School of Law ‘87, is a partner of Foley & Lardner LLP, a worldwide law firm in operation for nearly two centuries.
In addition to her role as director of TTFI, O’Neil serves on the Texas Tech University Law School Foundation Board. She was recognized by them for her legal achievements and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2015.

Read more about O’Neil here:
https://www.give2tech.com/hollyoneil

Meet Michael Owen, M.D., Texas Tech alumnus, Texas Tech Foundation board director and proud Chancellor’s Council member. Dr. Owen gives to the Chancellor’s Council to create a legacy that positively impacts the lives of students and faculty across the system.

Join the Chancellor’s Council today to make a lasting impact on the future of education and continue the legacy of excellence that defines the Texas Tech University System.

Learn more by visiting www.give2tech.com/chancellorscouncil.

Your membership gift directly support the Chancellor's initiatives like fostering partnerships with lawmakers in Austin and Washington, D.C. These partnerships were instrumental in securing $44 million from the Texas University Fund for Texas Tech University in support of research activities.

Join the Chancellor’s Council today to make a lasting impact on the future of education and continue the legacy of excellence that defines the Texas Tech University System.

Learn more by visiting www.give2tech.com/chancellorscouncil.

Since its inception, the Chancellor’s Council has awarded $4.7 million in student scholarships systemwide. Your membership is the only gift that supports all students across our five universities.

Join the Chancellor’s Council today to make a lasting impact on the future of education and continue the legacy of excellence that defines the Texas Tech University System.

Learn more by visiting www.give2tech.com/chancellorscouncil.

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation Director Jim Skinner a happy birthday!

Skinner, an alumnus of Texas Tech University ‘74, is retired vice chairman of Neiman Marcus Group and currently serves as an independent member of the board of directors of two publicly traded companies.

Skinner previously served as vice chairman of the Rawls College of Business Advisory Council and has been named a distinguished alumnus by both the Texas Tech Alumni Association and the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business.

Read more about Skinner here:
https://www.give2tech.com/jimskinner

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation Director Steve Gray a happy birthday!

Gray, an alumnus of Texas Tech University ‘82, is a member of the board of directors for Concho Resources, an independent exploration and production company serving the Permian Basin of southeast New Mexico and west Texas.

In addition to his role as director of TTFI, Gray is also a member of the Petroleum Engineering Academy at Texas Tech University, serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering and is a member of the executive advisory council of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.

Read more about Gray here:
https://www.give2tech.com/stevegray

For over 50 years, the Chancellor's Council has empowered the Texas Tech University System to pursue ideas that shape the world.

Join us in advancing Chancellor Mitchell's vision for a brighter future. With your membership you can support students through scholarships, reward faculty excellence, and help drive excellence across our five universities.

Learn more and join today by visiting www.give2tech.com/membershipform.

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation Director Tim Winn a happy birthday!

Winn, an alumnus of Texas Tech University ‘99, serves as director and COO of Southland Holdings.

In addition to his role as director of TTFI, Winn is a member of the Red Raider Club and is a generous supporter of Tech Athletics as a three-year letter winner of Texas Tech Football.

Read more about Winn here:
https://www.give2tech.com/timwinn

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation Director Honorable Robert L. Duncan a happy birthday!

Duncan, an alumnus of Texas Tech University ‘76, ‘81, is of counsel at Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, L.L.P., one of the largest law firms in West Texas.

In addition to his role as director of TTFI, Duncan served as the fourth chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, was elected to District 84 in the Texas House of Representatives in ‘92 and won a special election to the Texas Senate in ’96 where he served until becoming chancellor.

Read more about Duncan here:
https://www.give2tech.com/HonorableRobertLDuncan

Last week, the Institutional Advancement team held our annual retreat at Spirit Ranch.

Throughout the day, our staff participated in various team-building activities, including tug-of-war and TTU System Jeopardy. We also had the pleasure of hearing from Jason Weber, associate vice chancellor for Leader & Culture Development, and Bradley Adkins, a 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympian.

A big thank you to the retreat and party planning committee for organizing such an incredible event!

Join us in celebrating the July birthdays of three valued TTFI Directors!

From left to right: Jerry Dixon, David Alderson and Leslie Ward

Jerry Dixon, shareholder and director of Dixon Scholl Carrillo, P.A., a full-service law firm providing legal excellence in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

David Alderson, president and CEO of Alderson Enterprises, which formerly included the Alderson Automotive Group, and partner at Legacy S-D, Ltd, the family's real estate entity.

Leslie Ward, president of AT&T Texas, who collaborates with community and business leaders, elected officials, and other AT&T members to deliver the most advanced communications and entertainment technologies and services across the state.

To learn more about our board of directors, please visit www.give2tech.com/boardofdirectors

Join us in congratulating Patrick Kramer, vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement and CEO of the Texas Tech Foundation, on his 8th year of service with the Texas Tech University System.

Before stepping into his current role, Kramer served as senior associate vice chancellor for finance, operations and services. Kramer is dedicated to higher education development through stewarding relationships with donors and TTU System partners, as well as fostering opportunities for growth systemwide.

We are grateful for his leadership and service at TTUS Institutional Advancement!

Read more about Kramer here: www.give2tech.com/PatrickKramer

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation Secretary Juan Nevarez a happy birthday!

Nevarez, an alumnus of the Texas Tech Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering ’95, is the executive vice president of Scout Energy Partners. In recognition of his dedication to higher education, he was appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in May 2024.

In addition to his role as secretary for TTFI, Nevarez serves on the Petroleum Industry Advisory Executive Board at TTU and is a member of the Texas Tech College of Engineering Dean’s Council, Matador Society and the Engineering Key Society.

Read more about Nevarez here: give2tech.com/juannevarez

On May 11th, J. Pat Hickman, retired president and CEO of Happy State Bank and Trust Company, graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in applied personal finance from the College of Human Sciences.

From the moment Hickman stepped onto campus in 1970, he began a 55-year journey with the Texas Tech University System.

Read more about Hickman and his lasting legacy here: www.give2tech.com/PatHickman

An important message from Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell.

An Important Message from Texas Tech University | Provost Communications | Office of the Provost | TTU Texas Tech University

We would like to wish Texas Tech Foundation Director Gordon Davis a happy birthday!

Longtime supporters of Texas Tech, Gordon and his wife, Joyce, have made several generous contributions to the university. In 2022, Gordon and Joyce made a $44 million donation to the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, the largest philanthropic donation in Texas Tech history. This donation also stands as one of the largest investments in people and programs in any agricultural college in the U.S. To honor this historic donation, Texas Tech renamed the college to the Gordon W. Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources.

Read more about Davis here: give2tech.com/gordondavis