Trailblazers News

Three-time Aggie graduate Eli Jones ’82 ’86 ’97 has led Mays Business School to new heights as dean during the Lead by Example campaign.

Dr. Susan Rudd Bailey ’78 ’81, president of the American Medical Association, gives physicians and patients a voice in the medical industry.

Ray Rothrock ’77 uses his proven penchant for predicting the future to bolster resilience against cyberattacks and advocate for a nuclear solution to the planet’s energy crisis.

Bob Jordan ’85, executive vice president of corporate services at Southwest Airlines, and his wife, Kelly ’86, talk low fares, high standards and preserving what matters most in the midst of growth.

From Aggieland to the fantasy world of Westeros in “Game of Thrones,” Derek Spears ’91 has journeyed on the cutting edge of digital effects.

He was a flight director on every manned Apollo mission and the lead flight director on three lunar explorations: Apollo 12, 15 and 17. During the Apollo 13 explosion, he helped return astronauts safely to Earth. Gerry Griffin ’56 recounts his role in taking mankind to the stars.

Former NASA flight director Gerry Griffin ’56 recounts his role in taking mankind to the stars.

Former Rackspace CEO and Chairman Graham Weston ’86 has his sights set on transforming downtown San Antonio into a prominent tech hub.

Meet Kirk Kelley ’82, the creative mastermind behind famous commercials for brands like M&M’s and Chipotle.

Dr. Carrie Byington ’85 has big dreams for the future of health care. They start at Texas A&M.

Meet the Aggie behind the design of AT&T Stadium and some of the world’s most impressive sporting arenas: Bryan K. Trubey ’83, FAIA.

Ahmed Mahmoud '87 '90 transformed his love of physics to become a leader and innovator at General Motors.

Amy ’84 and Tim Leach ’82 aspire to make Texas A&M the obvious choice for future generations.

Nicaraguan native Michael Cordua '80 built a successful restaurant empire upon family, artistry and humility.

Blake Teipel ’16 and his team at Essentium Materials hone in on people, planet and profit to transform the future of plastics.