Division of Student Affairs Development Council
The Development Council supports Texas A&M’s Vice President of Student Affairs by championing the student experience outside of the classroom and securing financial resources through strategic advocacy and philanthropy. By serving as external ambassadors, council members strengthen relationships with supporters to advance the division’s developmental priorities and student well-being initiatives.
Our Vision:
To be the preeminent, student-centered division that inspires and prepares students for a life of citizenship, leadership, learning and service.
Our Mission:
In support of the Texas A&M University mission, the Division of Student Affairs actively contributes to student learning and development. We provide exceptional services, programs and facilities that promote student success, embody the Aggie Spirit and foster inclusive and caring communities to deepen the understanding and individual application of the Aggie Core Values – Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect and Selfless Service.
The Council’s Purpose:
The purpose of the Division of Student Affairs Development Council is to assist the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) at Texas A&M University in order to:
- Promote the value of the student experience at Texas A&M University through the “Other Education” and focus areas of the Division of Student Affairs: inclusive and caring communities, investing in our staff, leveraging resources, student learning through engagement, telling our story and well-being.
- Serve as a resource to aid the VPSA in securing financial support, including members’ personal philanthropy and that of their networks and industries.
- Serve as a strategy committee to further promote development priorities for the Division of Student Affairs.
- Provide an external perspective on division needs and issues.
- Serve as ambassadors of the division to strengthen and champion the relationship between the Division of Student Affairs and former students and other supporters.
Current Development Council Members
Council members not pictured:
Patrick Conway ’96
Heather Conway
Michelle Earley ’93
Bill Earley
Johnathan Neerman ’96
Patricia Neerman ’96
Michael Parkman ’81
Jamie Parkman
Ken Robinson ’93
Ann-Marie Robinson
Kathyrn Whitaker ’96
Scott Whitaker ’95
Dr. Jimmy Williams ’83
Valarie Williams
Stephanie Routh ’93
Todd Routh ’86
Stephen Parker ’88
Merita Parker ’86
Legacy members:
Mikal Harn ’88 (2021-2024)
Lori Harn ’87 (2021-2024)
Barb Fowler (2021-2025)
Rob Fowler (2021-2025)
Kenneth Lawson ’87 (2021-2025)
Patrick “Pat” Mahoney ’71 (2021-2024)
Dr. Sue Mahoney ’94 (2021-2024)
Nancy Ruez (2021-2025)
D. Bryan Ruez ’80 (2021-2025)
Mary Katherine Stout ’00 (2021-2025)
Stephen Stout ’97 (2021-2025)








