Emily Hord

Chancellor John Sharp ’72 earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University and a master’s in public administration from Texas State University. He is a distinguished alumnus from both universities. Sharp was a member of Squadron 6, on Corps Staff, and a member of the 1972 rugby team. He also was elected sophomore class president, student life chairman, Muster chairman, and student body president. Upon graduation, Sharp was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Sharp served more than three decades as a state legislator, senator, railroad commissioner, and comptroller before becoming a partner at Ryan & Company. He became Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System in 2011. Sharp is a member of the CCA’s Hollingsworth 1876 Society. Sharp is married to Diana (Atchison) Sharp; they exchanged vows on May 5, 2023. Between them, they have five adult children and six grandchildren.

Professor David A. Schlueter ’68 received his BA in English from Texas A&M; a JD from Baylor School of Law; and his LLM from University of Virginia School of Law. He was a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, on Bugle Rank, Combined Band Scholastic Officer, and a Distinguished Military Graduate. Schlueter served for 27 years in the US Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He is Professor Emeritus and Hardy Chair Emeritus at St. Mary’s Law School, where he taught for 41 years; he has co-authored twelve books on military justice and evidence. He was appointed legal officer of the United States Supreme Court and also worked as the reporter for the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Advisory Committee. Schlueter was named the 2018 Distinguished Aggie Lawyer; is a Sul Ross Scholarship donor; and serves as a Class Agent. He is an elder at Concordia Lutheran Church and is a member of the CCA’s Hollingsworth 1876 Society.

Dr. Rumaldo Z. Juárez ’66, a native of Robstown, Texas, received his BS and MS degrees in sociology from Texas A&M and his PhD in rural sociology from Penn State where he is a College of Agriculture Distinguished Alumnus. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate and member of Company C-2. Juárez is a Vietnam Veteran and received the Combat Medics Badge, two overseas service bars, and Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster. He is published in national academic journals and served on national, state, and local advisory boards. During his 36 years in higher education, he has held academic appointments at the University of Arizona, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, UT-Pan American, the University of Texas System, Texas State University, and President of Texas A&M-Kingsville. Among major accomplishments are leadership in the establishment of Texas A&M-San Antonio and the Texas A&M Rangel School of Pharmacy.

Thomas “Tommy” Paul ’62 received his BS in mechanical engineering with Honors from Texas A&M and his MS in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University in 1969. He was CO of E-2 and a member of the Ross Volunteers. He received the College of Engineering Faculty Senior Award for Achievement and was listed in Who’s Who. A Distinguished Military Graduate, Paul was commissioned in the USAR and served two years on active duty. Employed in the Boeing Turbine Division and the GE Aircraft Engine Group, he spent 26 years designing and developing aircraft engines and was promoted to Vice President Power Generation Engineering. He served on the ME Department Development and Advisor Council, the College of Engineering Development Council, and the President’s Corps of Cadets Board of Visitors. Paul is an ME Department Distinguished Graduate and a College of Engineering Outstanding Alumni. Paul is a member of the CCA’s Hollingsworth 1876 Society.

Thomas E. “Tom” Reddin ’59 received his BS in electrical engineering and MS in computer science, both from Texas A&M. A member of “A” Ordnance and Corps Staff, he was the Corps Adjutant, a Ross Volunteer, Who’s Who, Distinguished Student, and a Distinguished Military Graduate. He served 10+ years in the Army, including Vietnam as a Major with the 25th Inf Div. His awards include three Bronze Stars. Following military service, he managed government contracts in the DC area until he was selected for federal service to head the Parklawn Computer Center supporting the seven agencies of the Public Health Service. He received the Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Award and the Information Resources Management Award for Executive Excellence. As a Boy Scout volunteer, he received the national Distinguished Eagle Scout and Silver Buffalo Awards as a Distinguished Government Executive. He is a Department of Computer Science and Engineering Distinguished Former Student. Reddin is a member of the CCA's Hollingsworth 1876 Society.