Dr. Donald Thompson

Dr. Thompson is a professor emeritus in the department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology at Western Michigan University, where he previously served as Vice President for Research/Dean of the Graduate College, and Dean of the College of Education. He began his academic career at the University of Michigan and held joint professorial appointments in Education and …
Dr. Alonzo Sosa

Dr. Alonzo Sosa received his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in English from East Texas A&M University. He went on to earn his Masters degree in Elementary Education and Doctorate in Supervision, Curriculum, & Instruction, both also from East Texas A&M University. Following the completion of his Doctorate he began …
Dr. John Moss

Dr. John Moss received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts from East Texas State Teachers College. He later went on to earn his Master’s degree in Industrial Arts, also from East Texas State Teachers College and eventually earn his Doctorate in Industrial Arts at the University of Missouri – Columbia. Upon the completion …
Bill Youngkin

Mr. Bill Youngkin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University in 1969. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam. Upon his return he attended Baylor College of Law, completing his law degree in 1975. Mr. Youngkin immediately started practicing …
Dr. Samuel Gillespie

Dr. Samuel Gillespie received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He went on to earn both his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Marketing also from the University of Illinois. Following his degree completion, he taught for 33 years as a Marketing professor at Texas A&M. He retired from …
Ralph Rushing

Mr. Ralph Rushing received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Texas State University. He later went on to earn his Masters degree in Finance, also from Texas State University. For 28 years, Mr. Rushing worked for multiple Texas Higher Education Authorities, including the Greater Texas Student Loan Corporation (GTSLC). Upon GTSLC’s conversion, …