 Laura Street Laura Street Consulting, L.L.C. "WTAMU has the potential to become a University of stature and significance for West Texas, which reflects its position in the state. It's essential that we support and nurture the growth of our University if we want to see West Texas thrive. We must all be a part of this mission for all to succeed." |  Dyke Rogers President, "I like many, received my degree from WT because of the generosity of other people—perhaps it is time to be one of the “other people."
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 Bill Chudej President, "Giving to the WTAMU Foundation is not just a donation; it is an investment in our region’s future. Our strong work ethic coupled with WTAMU’s quality education makes our graduates very competitive." |  Roger Williams Area Philanthropist and Civic Leader "We’re so fortunate to work with WTAMU as it prepares students for careers of the future. It’s just good business to support everything that WTAMU brings to our area." |
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Kathy Cornett Chairman, "By supporting the WTAMU foundation. I feel I am doing my small part to ensure that WTAMU continues to help our region continues to be one of the most attractive places to live and do business. The stronger WTAMU is, the stronger our region is. What is good for WTAMU, is good for us all." |  Mike Bain President, "WTAMU represents the culture of the Texas Panhandle. The University provides a comprehensive platform in educational training that has been very instrumental for many of our areas work force of the past and present. Most importantly an investment in WTAMU is an investment in our future." |
 Patty Bryant Chair, "I’m proud to join others to support WTAMU through my work on the Foundation Board. I encourage everyone who has an interest in our region’s future to join in helping the University reach new heights." |  Gregg Bynum President/CEO “Education opens doors for people so they can maximize their potential and create wealth for themselves and society. Capitalism does not work without a strong educational system. WTAMU is an essential part of the economic and social infrastructure for the tri-state area. Go Buffs!” |
 Bill Byrd, M.D. Physician, "The WT Foundation is the best choice, and sometimes the last chance, for some of the brightest students in the area to achieve an education, to have a chance to better the life of their family. And thus it is the best chance for all of us to have a better community." |
Paul Engler Chairman of the Board, Pablo Energy "West Texas A & M is one of the greatest assets we have, and we have an obligation to support it. Our return on these assets is one of the more attractive investments any of us can make." |
| Mike Friemel Friemel Family Farms, Lark Land and Cattle Company, Plains Aerial, Adobe Walls Gin, Top of Texas Gin and Amarillo Cotton Warehouse "In today's information based economy, one of West Texas A&M most important roles is conducting, applying, interpreting and communicating the latest research in the agricultural industry. Panhandle agriculture producers face significant challenges. Our partnership with West Texas A & M's outstanding agricultural department supports innovation and economic growth throughout the Panhandle and beyond. Investing in West Texas A&M University's Agriculture Department is an investment in our heritage and our future." |
Dan Garcia Vice President "Contributing to the WTAMU Foundation provides scholarships to students, rewarding their academic achievement and helping to earn their college degree. Donors have helped—and will help—thousands of students." |
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Eleanor Glazener Area Philanthropist and Civic Leader “What an honor it is to serve with those who share my pride for WTAMU. It is tremendously exciting to witness and experience the growth and rise in stature of my alma mater. Looking ahead, the future promises to be evermore exciting for this outstanding University.” |
Charlie Graham President, "My support for this Foundation comes from my first-hand experience in hiring WTAMU graduates. I know many of them would not have been able to attend without scholarships and support from people like us." |
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Don Hodges Chairman, "WTAMU’s values reflect the unique values of the Panhandle area: belief in God, independence, self-reliance, a helping hand and a demeanor of ‘what you see if what you get”. This is why I encourage people who believe in these things to support the University." |
Wales Madden, Jr. Attorney "Please consider making the future of higher education in the Panhandle one of your primary concerns. Join us in generously endowing WTAMU. In a very real sense, as WT goes, so go we." |
 Andrew Mitchell Director, “Everyone who enters WTAMU has a dream for their future and the education they receive allows that dream to become a reality. It is the responsibility of the WTAMU Foundation to respond to those students who look to us as the door to their future. Through the efforts of all of us, we can help our students not only visualize those dreams, but also achieve them.” |
Ginger Nelson Partner,Nelson and Nelson LLC Co-owner, The Historic Amarillo Building "WT influences our community by teaching people, the very people who will live and work with us. They will teach our children, identify and solve problems in our community, and change the flavor of the world by their thinking, their risk-taking and their service. It is impossible to determine where the influence of WT’s students ends in our world. I’m excited to be involved in influencing WT and building its strength to influence others." |
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Puff Niegos CPA and Treasurer of HB Realty "Education is vital to economic growth in our region. WTAMU continues to meet the educational needs of our citizens while giving back to our communities. We all benefit from investing resources to strengthen this outstanding institution of higher education." |
Jeff Nunn President and CEO of Citizens Bank "WT is an important part of our past and a critical part of our future. WT graduates are a driving force in the areas economy and culture, it is our responsibility to support their growth in every way possible" |
 Don Patterson Of Counsel for Courtney, Countiss, Brian and Bailey "A gift to WTAMU is an investment in the future of the Texas Panhandle which will yield the greatest dividends for the benefit of our people." |
J. Pat Richmond Branch Manager “Members of my family have been attending WT for most of the past 100 years. WT was the only university that I ever considered attending. Being involved with WT and watching the growth and advances that our niversity is making is what makes me excited to be a part of it.”
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Stanley Schaeffer Accountant "WTAMU is the cornerstone of higher education in this region. While a degree from WT doesn’t guarantee success, it opens up options that our graduates might not have otherwise. By supporting the WTAMU Foundation, I know I’m providing students the financial assistance they might need to enroll and succeed." |
Eddie Scott Attorney and Property Developer "Spend some time on campus and you'll see a level of excitement and energy that's contagious. I catch that fire through my involvement with the WTAMU Foundation." |
 Les Simpson Publisher, "There’s no doubt our region is stronger because of WTAMU. I’m happy to lend a hand for such an important cause." |  Steve Urban MD, Professor of Internal Medicine “The medical students who have graduated from West Texas A&M are among our best. They are well-prepared and interested in primary care. Every community in the Panhandle has a vested interest in quality education at WTAMU.” |
 Lorie Vincent Executive Director, "As a graduate of WTAMU, I know thousands of individuals share my deep conviction that this University is a special place with special people. When we all pull together in support, the sky’s the limit!" |  Patrick Ware Executive Vice President |
 J.J. Walker Communications and Public Affairs Site Leader “WTAMU can truly change the course of history for an entire family. I, like many other students, was given abundant opportunities because of the work of the Foundation and donors. The passion and enthusiasm on the WT campus is contagious. This is the perfect time for me and others like me to give back to our University.” |  Gary Barnes Vice President for Business and Finance, |
 Dr. Neal Weaver Vice President |  Dr. J. Patrick O'Brien President, |
