Hall of Honor Inductees

Colonel Blueitt ’81 attended Texas A&M on a 4-year Air Force ROTC Scholarship as a member of the Corps’ fourth fish class of Women in W-1. She was a member of the Women’s Drill Team, and served as 1st Sgt and Commanding Officer of Squadron 14. She received a B.B.A. in Management from A&M and Master of Health Administration from Washington University. Commissioned a Distinguished Graduate, Blueitt served 28 ½ years as an Air Force Healthcare Administrator and was the First African-American Female to attain the rank of Colonel in the Air Force Medical Service Corps. She is a member of the Corps Board of Visitors, School of Public Health Development Council/External Advisory Committee Chair, and the Medical School Military Advisory Committee. She and Her Husband, Odis R. Blueitt ’82, are School of Public Health Endowed Scholarship Donors and were Inaugural Recipients of the Black Former Student Network Aggie Impact Award.

Ambassador Valdez ’64 received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M, J.D. from Baylor Law School, and LL.M From Harvard Law School. He was a member of Company G-1, Cadet Lt. Colonel on First Brigade Staff and a Staff Officer in the Ross Volunteer Company. He was a Commencement Speaker at A&M in 1980 and 1994, a Board Member of the Association of Former Students, and a Distinguished Visiting Professor in 1981. During his military service, he served at the White House as a Military Social Aide to President Lyndon Johnson. He was appointed Administrator of USAID for Latin America with the rank of Assistant Secretary of State, U.S. Ambassador, and Chief of Protocol for the White House by President Jimmy Carter. Valdez was decorated by King Juan Carlos as a Knight Commander of Spain. He is President Emeritus of the Council of American Ambassadors and a Distinguished Alumnus of Baylor University. He practiced International Trade Law in Washington, D.C. and was an architect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Fenoglio ’70, obtained his BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M, MS from Abilene Christian, and deployed under the US Army to Thailand. He was a member of Company C-2, XO of the Ross Volunteers, active in MSC organizations, and named Outstanding Company Commander. During a 47-year career, Mr. Fenoglio helped steer AT&T’s people and culture through multiple acquisitions, new business models, and significant restructurings. He launched AT&T University to position it as the Chairman’s platform for building leaders, which was named the #1 Corporate University in the U.S. for six years. The Wiseman Group conferred on Fenoglio its prestigious “Multiplier of the Year” Award, which honors profound leaders. With his wife, Kerry, he has four married children and ten grandchildren. A life-long learner and community focused, He advocates for Leadership Development for Young Life, Grace Bible Church, the Corps of Cadets, the George W. Bush Institute, and is Currently in his first year of studies with C.S. Lewis Fellows.

Lieutenant General Joseph F. Weber ’72 received his B.A. in Zoology from Texas A&M and his MPA from the University of Texas. He commissioned as a 2ndlt in the United States Marine Corps. He served as First Sergeant and Commanding Officer of M-1 Medical Company. Over a 36-year military career, he commanded at all levels from battery to marine expeditionary force. Upon military retirement in 2008, Weber returned to Aggieland as Vice President of Student Affairs. In 2014, he assumed duties as the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2016, he and his wife, Brenda ’76, retired to their farm in Round Top, TX, where Weber is a member of the Round Top Rifle Hall Association, the Marine Corps League, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fayette County Vietnam Veterans, and Knights of Columbus. In 2018, Weber was elected and currently serves as Fayette County, Texas Judge.

Mr. P. William “Bill” Toler ’76 received his B.B.A in Accounting from Texas A&M. He was a member of Outfit L-1, serving as a Ross Volunteer and the First Brigade Commanding Officer. Upon graduation, Toler commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army where he earned airborne and ranger qualifications and led the 2/41 field artillery battalion’s nuclear weapons program. After active duty he joined Procter & Gamble where he enjoyed a 29-year career and retired in 2009 as the Global Vice President for Professional Oral Care. He then became the chairman and CEO of Swift Communications where he currently serves as a member of their board of directors. Toler also serves on the Mays Business School Dean’s Advisory Board where he mentors students and professors, is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Former Students, and a Former Trustee and past-chairman for the Texas A&M Foundation.