Alma Tovias ’89
Alma Tovias ’89
Federation President
Home Club: Pasadena Area
It is a tremendous honor to serve as the 2026-2027 President of the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs. This is one way of giving a little back to Texas A&M who gave so much to me. Previously I served as President Elect, Treasurer, 4th VP Reports, and 3rd VP Registration on the Federation Board. Prior to joining the Federation Board, I served in the Audit and Nominating Committees. I am also very active with my home club, Pasadena Area, where I previously held the offices of President, VP at Large, and VP of Programs.
I am a proud member of the Aggie Class of ’89. WHOOP! I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University. I work as a Senior Project Engineer with a big Aerospace firm and have over 30 years of experience in design, fabrication, test, launch, and on-orbit operations of space hardware supporting multiple space programs from International Space Station to Space Launch Systems.
I am truly blessed to have three Aggie daughters. Clarissa received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2018 from Texas A&M as well as a B.A. in Applied Mathematics from the University of St. Thomas. Lucy graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Distribution and a minor in Business in 2020. Aimee, the youngest, is working at the local County Hospital after completing her studies at a local college.
My passion to serve stems from the gratitude to that I have for TAMU, my Alma Mater. This year is focused on the Career Center as we learned they could use a boost. The campaign for ‘Uplifting’ Aggie Careers has officially launched. All donations will help in the development of micro learning units or MLUs. This campaign will complete spring 2027 and lines up well with Career Center plans.
I am looking forward to serving as Federation President as our nation celebrates its 250th year since its founding and as Texas A&M reaches its 150th anniversary this year. And on the horizon soon we will see our own Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs turn 100 years. It is truly going to be an ‘Uplifting’ year with so much to celebrate!
Nancy Skokan
Nancy Skokan
Vice President at Large
Home Club: El Paso
Nancy Skokan has been on the Board for 4 years and is honored to serve as the President this year. Previously she served on the Nominating Committee in 2020, Digital Marketing Chair in 2021-22, 6th VP Districts in 2022-23, 1st VP Membership 2023-24 and President-Elect 2024- 2025. Nancy helped create the Aggie Mom App. The App has been instrumental in growing our
membership and reaching moms at their fingertips (literally on their phones). Download “Aggie Moms of TAMU” from your App store! She enjoys helping clubs to simplify their processes. Work smarter, not harder!
Nancy is a Past-President of the El Paso Aggie Mothers Club, which is a position she has held for the 2+years and has served as the Treasurer, Historian and the “fun planner.”
Nancy is self-employed as a Realtor®, licensed in Texas and New Mexico. She has spent her entire adult life in the real estate industry. She began her career at the age of 22 in the title business that moved her from Houston to El Paso, and her love for the West Texas town began. It was there that she met her husband, Thomas; married and began a family. She owned a mortgage
brokerage company for many years before deciding to get her real estate license and began sales full time in 2014. She loves helping families in all aspects of real estate.
Nancy and Tom have two sons. Matthew ‘22, graduated with a degree in Material Science Engineering and works at Los Alamos National Lab. He married Isabela BS ’21 MS ’24 and MRS December 14, 2024! Nancy and Tom’s oldest son, Christopher, lives in Fredericksburg. He graduated from Angelo State University in 2018 with a BS-Animal Science and Wildlife Management-Minor.
Nancy comes from a family of many Aggies, although she attended Sam Houston State, just up the road. She says, “I wasn’t a
student here, but I got here as soon as I could as a MOM!” And the Aggie family welcomed her in! Her Great-great-great-grandfather A.J. Rose was the President of the Board of Regents for Texas A & M from 1887-1896! There’s old maroon blood in her family!
Nancy loves to play golf, all things baseball, travel and to plan activities and host events! She’s an avid Houston Astros fan! She stays busy on adventures with her family always on her busy calendar. Nancy is excited to serve the Federation this year, together with all the Aggie Moms. We are truly BETTER TOGETHER, as each Mom has something important to bring to this
organization. As we approach our 100th year anniversary, we are looking forward to spotlighting the history of this one-of-a-kind organization and the many ways it has left a legacy in the lives of Aggies since 1928. Gig ‘Em!
Linda Cristan-Rodriguez ’27
Linda Cristan-Rodriguez ’27
President Elect
Home Club: Austin
Linda Cristan-Rodriguez currently serves as President-Elect for the Federation Board. This is Linda’s fourth year serving on the board. Linda has served as Ambassador, Nominating committee member, Parliamentarian, 6th VP-Districts, and most recently, 1st VP-Membership.
Linda is married to David Rodriguez ’24. David is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and earned his Master of Legal Studies in Wealth Management from Texas A&M University School of Law. Linda & David are the proud parents of two amazing individuals. Larisa Rodriguez (Texas State Class of 2016), earned a degree in Mass Communications. Larisa was a precious and loving gift to this world before her passing in 2023. The incredible young man who made Linda an Aggie Mom, is Jacob Rodriguez ’24, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Visualization with an emphasis in Animation and a minor in Film Studies.
Linda earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Southwest Texas State University and a Master’s Degree in Education from Texas State University. She is currently pursuing a second Master’s Degree in Human Resources & Employment Law at Texas A&M School of Law, with an expected graduation in 2027.
A proud member of the Austin Aggie Mothers’ Club, Linda served as president-elect, 2 terms as President, VP @ Large and most recently as VP-Ring of Honor.
Linda is honored to serve as President-Elect for the Federation the 26-27 year. She believes strongly in the power of women united towards a common goal and looks forward to helping lead during the Federation’s Centennial Year. She enjoys reading, crafting, and visiting wineries with friends.
Shannon Self ’22
Shannon Self ’22
1st VP Membership
Home Club: Louisiana
Shannon Self ’22 has served on the Board for the past five years and is excited to serve as 1st Vice President Membership this year. Previously she has served as 2nd VP Programs, 3rd VP Registration, 6th VP Districts, and 7th VP Directory. She also
currently serves her Louisiana club as President.
Shannon is passionate about all things Aggie and has previously taken care of students while working as a staff physician at A.P. Beutel Student Health Center. She currently works as a consultant physician to the Texas A&M Rural Physician Peer Review program.
She received her Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and has worked as an emergency medicine physician for the past 29 years. In 2022, she proudly graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law with a Master of Juris Prudence in the field of healthcare law. She wants everyone to know her closet is full of maroon and absolutely no purple and gold!!
Shannon and her husband Chuck have two Aggie daughters – Emily ’23 and Haley ’26, both with Biomedical Science degrees. Emily is currently working at Patriot Paws headquarters in Rockwall, TX and loves knowing she is helping provide service dogs for disabled American Veterans. Haley plans to attend dental school.
Shannon loves to travel, attend Aggie sporting events, spend time in Aggieland – her “Happy Place”; and most anything active and outdoors. She is honored and excited for another wonderful year serving Aggies and Aggie families! Gig’em!!
Stacy Taylor
Stacy Taylor
2nd VP Programs
Stacy Taylor currently serves as the 2026-2027 2 nd VP of Programs for the
Federation Board. Stacy has served the Federation Board as Development
Chair 2025-26, as Aggie Mom Camp Chair 2024-25 and 5th VP of Boutique
2023-24. She has proudly served on the Montgomery County Aggie Moms
board in several roles: 2 years as VP Fundraising, 1 year as VP of Hospitality,
club President and Past President and Scholarship committee Chair.
She is a ’94 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona earning a BS in Communications;
and ’98 graduate from the University of Redlands, with an MBA. Stacy is the
proud mom of her Aggie, Regan Adams ‘25 majoring in Visualization, with a minor in Studio Arts. Regan is a producer for KAMU-TV on campus and can be seen at many Texas A&M activities such as midnight yell, with a production camera in her hand.
Stacy has been employed with ADP, Inc. for the past 29 years, where she is an Executive Relationship Manager, building strategic partnerships with her clients. Stacy and her husband Rick, moved in 2021 from California to the Lake Conroe Texas area. While in California, Stacy and her husband were business owners of an Event production company for over a decade.
Stacy enjoys volunteering her time and is excited for the 2024-2025 year to be able to continue to serve the students and Texas A&M University. In her free time, she enjoys snow skiing, being on the lake, hiking, and Aggie Football!
Michelle Calvillo
Michelle Calvillo
3rd VP Registration
3rdvpregistration@aggiemoms.org
Home Club: Medina County
Michelle Calvillo has dedicated the past four years to serving the Medina County Aggie Moms’ Club in multiple leadership roles, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting Aggie families and fostering meaningful connections. She is currently serving her third consecutive term on the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs Board, where she continues to contribute her leadership and passion for service.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and second-generation Marine, Michelle embodies a lifelong dedication to service—both to her country and her community. She and her husband, Adrian, an United States Armyveteran, recently celebrated 23 years of marriage. Together, they are proud parents of Angel, a third-generation Marine veteran; Adrianna ’26, who will graduate in May with a degree in Environmental Engineering; and Adrian Jr. ’28, a Computer Science student at University of Texas at San Antonio.
Professionally, Michelle serves as a Quality Assurance Manager at Goosehead Insurance, where she is known for her dedication to mentoring others and fostering both personal and professional growth. She brings that same passion, leadership, and commitment to excellence to her work with Aggie Moms, striving to make a lasting and positive impact in every role she serves.
Stacey Ankele
Stacey Ankele
4th VP Reports
Home Club: Austin
Stacey is proud to serve as 4th VP Reports this year. She and her husband, Ken ’88, have been married for over 30 years and are the proud parents of three sons. Matthew ’22 made her an Aggie Mom and earned his BS in Forensic Science; he now enjoys his management role at HEB. Kyle lives in Austin, and Jacob will graduate from Sam Houston State in 2026.
Stacey graduated from Clemson in ’92 with a BS in Accounting. She cherished her years as a stay-at-home mom while her boys were growing up, and later launched a bookkeeping business where she supports a variety of small businesses. In her free time, Stacey enjoys scrapbooking, knitting, and traveling with friends and family.
Aggie Moms has been an unexpected blessing filled with friendship and fun. Stacey served on the Federation Board for two years overseeing social media and previously held several leadership roles with the Austin Aggie Mothers’ Club, including Secretary, Treasurer, President, and VP at Large. This year, she will also serve as VP Ring of Honor for the Austin club.
Stacey joined the new Dripping Springs Aggie Moms Club this past year and is proud to serve as a mentor as the club continues to grow in so many ways… WHOOP!
Tara Boyle
Tara Boyle
5th VP Boutique
Home Club: Ellis County
Tara Boyle is serving as the Aggie Moms Care Chair this year. This is her second year serving on the Federation Board with her last term serving as Parliamentarian. Tara served a three-year term as President in her local Ellis County club from 2020 – 2023, and is currently serving as VP at Large and Ring of Honor Co-Chair.
Tara’s son Blake, graduated in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Anthropology. He is still living in College Station, which makes it fun for mom to visit him.
Tara has spent the last 30 years in the Banking industry and currently a Program Manager at Wells Fargo managing large technology projects. She is hoping to retire in the next 2 years.
In her spare time, Tara enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family. She especially cherishes all the lifelong friendships she has made through her local Aggie Moms Club.
Heather LaFleur ’98
Heather LaFleur ’98
6th VP Districts
Home Club: Cypress
Heather LaFleur serves as 6 th VP of Districts this year. She served as the
Electronic Information Chair last year on the Federation Board. Heather also
serves as Vice President At Large of her home club in Cypress following 2
years as President. She is a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class
of ‘98 where she earned a degree in Information & Operations Management
from the Mays School of Business. Heather later went on to earn a Masters in
Business Administration at Sam Houston State University.
Heather was instrumental in the formation of the Cypress Aggie Moms Club and has enjoyed working to build this new club for the moms in Cypress. Prior to becoming an Aggie Mom, Heather served on the boards of both Young Men’s Service League, CyFair Chapter and National Charity League, Cypress Belles Chapter. In her professional career she has worked as an instructor in the Business Computer Information Systems Associate Degree program at Lamar Institute of Technology and as a high school math teacher.
Heather and her husband Brian LaFleur are proud parents to two wonderful children, Abigail and Nathan. Abigail graduated from Texas A&M University in May 2025 and Nathan will be completing his second year studying Engineering at the University of Arkansas.
In her third year as an empty nester Heather is looking forward to traveling more and growing connections with other Aggie Moms!
Laura Spilman ’93
Laura Spilman ’93
7th VP Directory
Home Club: Houston
Laura Spilman ’93 serves as 7 th VP Directory on the Federation Board. She
previously served as Recording Secretary. She served the Houston club as
President, President-Elect, Past President, Corresponding Secretary and
Fundraising VP since joining in 2019. She continues to serve the Houston
club as liaison for a sub-group she created while president: “Sandwich
Generation Support Network.” Members support each other and share
resources while balancing parenting, spending increased time caring for their
own parents/in-laws and coping with their passing.
After Laura earned a BBA in Marketing and her husband, Kirk Spilman ’95, earned a Petroleum Engineering degree, Kirk proposed under The Century Tree. They are thrilled their kids are Aggies, too! Sydney ’23 graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Neuroscience and minor in Public Health. She works in healthcare with plans to attend medical school and earn a master’s degree in Public Health. Kaden ’26 is studying Petroleum Engineering and is in the Petroleum Ventures Program.
Kirk and Laura believe in paying it forward to future Aggies. They established endowed scholarships through The Texas
A&M Foundation and Association of Former Students and are members of the Texas A&M Legacy Society.
Kirk’s career required frequent moves, which led Laura to become a “professional volunteer” after working full-time in the recruiting industry and non-profit economic development industry. She is a founding member of Parents for Improved Public Education (PIPEline), a student advocacy group formed in Spring Branch ISD in 2020. She served on multiple school board
trustee campaign teams, a Texas House candidate’s campaign and continues to serve on PIPEline’s steering committee.
She served in leadership roles in multiple PTAs, booster clubs, sports teams and committees including Co-President, VP-Fundraising, VP-Membership, VP-Directory, Class Mom (eight years), Team Mom (baseball, gymnastics, basketball), Girl Scouts Co-Leader and Area Membership Coordinator. She chaired: Spirit Gear, Golf Tournament Fundraising, Gift Card Fundraising, School Supply Kit Program, Textbook Distribution, and other areas. She supported additional charitable activities through 100 Women of Memorial, Communities in Schools, Chilterns American Women’s Club International, and
other organizations. She is looking forward to meeting more Aggie Moms this year to support each
other, all Aggies and the university we love!
Becky Schwede
Becky Schwede
Recording Secretary
recordingsecretary@aggiemoms.org
Home Club: Kendall County
Becky Schwede serves as Recording Secretary, her first role on the Federation Board. She is also actively involved with the Kendall Club, where she serves as Treasurer.
Becky is a proud Aggie Mom to her daughter, Ella ’29, a Business major and active member of Aggie Sisters for Christ (ASC).
Professionally, Becky has been employed with Church Mutual Insurance Company for the past 19 years, where she currently serves as a Senior Account Manager. She is passionate about supporting the religious and nonprofit market and takes pride in helping clients navigate a complex and ever-changing industry.
Before becoming an Aggie Mom, Becky was deeply involved in her community, serving as a Class Mom, coach, and active member of several booster clubs. In her free time, she enjoys travel, scuba diving, golf, and spending time with friends and family.
Becky is excited about the 2026–2027 year and looks forward to continuing to serve the students and Texas A&M University.
Shelly Mraz ’22
Shelly Mraz ’92
Treasurer
Home Club: Tyler
Shelley is serving as the Treasurer for ’26-’27, with this being her first year on the Federation board. She has been an Aggie Mom Camp Counselor for one year and was an active member of the Rusk County Aggie Moms for several years before moving to Tyler, Texas. Since moving to Tyler, Shelley has been active in her local club for the past five years, holding the position of Program Director for one year and Treasurer for three.
A graduate of Texas A&M University with a BA in Accounting, Shelley earned her CPA license in Texas and California, and now has thirteen years of combined bookkeeping and tax preparation experience. Taking time away from accounting while her children were younger, she owned and operated a photography business and a commercial rental property business for ten years.
Shelley ’92 met her husband Cory ’92 while both were attending Texas A&M, and they have two daughters and a son-in-law who all attended A&M. Their oldest daughter, Lauren ‘19, graduated from A&M’s Mays Business School and is currently teaching Pilates while her husband, Jake ‘19, serves in the US Military as a Marine pilot. Their younger daughter, Riley ’26, has been working for A&M’s social media team while earning her degree in Communications with a minor in Sports Management.
Shelley enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her children, and visiting Aggieland with friends. She looks forward to cultivating new Aggie Mom relationships and serving the Aggie Mom community!
Jennifer McCarter
Jennifer McCarter
Aggie Mom Camp
Melissa Breedlove
Brand Lead
brand@aggiemoms.org
Home Club: Brazos County
Melissa Breedlove is honored to serve as the Federation Brand Lead for the 2026–2027 Federation Board of Aggie Moms. She is the proud mom of two beautiful daughters: Carmen, a graduate of the University of North Texas, and Kalan, Texas A&M University ’27.
Miriam Fernandez
Miriam Fernandez
Chief of Staff
Home Club: Kingwood/Humble
Miriam Fernandez proudly serves as Chief of Staff for the Federation of Texas A&M Mothers’ Clubs. She previously served as an Ambassador to the Federation and on the Nominating Committee for the 2025–2026 term.
A member of the Kingwood/Humble Aggie Moms Club, Miriam has served on the Bylaws and Scholarship Committees and will serve as Communications Chair for the 2026–2027 term. She is passionate about strengthening connection and engagement across the Aggie Moms community.
Miriam holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and brings over 20 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, specializing in project and program management.
She is the proud mother of Diego Fernandez ’29, an engineering major, member of Aggie Gentlemen of Integrity, and a serving member of the Aggie Honor Council. She is also blessed with her daughter, Sophia, and has been married to her husband, Jose, for 22 years.
Miriam has a long history of community involvement through PTO and Band Booster leadership and enjoys volunteering and playing the flute in her local community band.
Nancy Towry
Nancy Towry
Development
Home Club: Bastrop
Nancy is serving as Development for ‘26-’27. This is her second position on the Federation board, last year she served as treasurer. She has been active with her home club in Bastrop County. For the past three years, she has been organizing the Howdy Party to welcome the incoming freshmen each summer.
Her daughter, Sarah, made her an Aggie Mom in 2021. Sarah graduated in May ’25 with a Biology degree and a Sports Management minor. She is currently attending the University of Arkansas to pursue her masters in Athletic Training. She hopes to work for a NFL team in the future.
In 2023, Nancy’s son, Colton, joined Sarah in Aggieland. He is majoring in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology. He is still working on figuring out what the future holds. Nancy has been married for almost 30 years to her soulmate, Chris.
Nancy grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and has a Computer Science degree from Purdue University. She worked for Westinghouse, selling large distributed control systems in Houston when she graduated. Her bookkeeping experience began when she and her husband owned a trailer business. These skills led to her serving as the treasurer in many non-profit treasurer positions. She wasthe treasurer for several booster clubs when her kids were young. For 4 years, she was the president and treasurer for the Smithville Education Foundation.
Most recently Nancy was elected to the Smithville ISD school board. She served 6 years, ending in May 2024, freeing her up to continue her volunteer work in other areas, currently Aggie Moms.
Michelle Leggett
Michelle Leggett ’95
Electronic Information
Home Club: Pearland/Friendswood
Michelle is serving again as the Electronic Information, having first served on the Federation Board in 24-25. She is an active member in her local Pearland-Friendswood Aggie Mom Club, having served on the board since 2022, as Recording Secretary, Treasurer, VP of Membership, and the forever website gal! This year she is heading the Howdy Party!
Michelle graduated from Texas A&M with a BA in Political Science and Communications and after teaching high school, went back to school to get her Master of Science in Instructional Technology from UHCL. She is currently the Pearland ISD Digital Media Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction, overseeing numerous technology programs and online resources, along with advocating for her district librarians and serving on the Artificial Intelligence Committee.
She has two Aggie sons, Curtis, a senior Finance major in the TRIP program set to graduate in December, and a sophomore Aerospace Engineer ’29. Michelle married her high school sweetheart, Jay, a NASA engineer and graduate from that other school. However he is a fully devoted and super supportive Aggie Dad!
In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, skiing, visiting Disney and traveling as much as possible! Michelle is excited to Uplift our Aggies this year by serving on the Federation for 2026-2027!
Missy Dodson
Missy Dodson
Historian
Home Club: Pasadena Area
Melanie Ellis
Melanie Ellis
Hospitality
Home Club: Burleson County
Melanie Ellis has a Bachelor of Arts in American literature and psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso. She can thank the Texas A&M golf coach for guiding her to a full-ride golf scholarship at UTEP. You can always catch her on the course at Traditions Club where she recently finished serving 5 years on the board of the Ladies Golf Association.
Patty Rabel ’80
Patty Rabel ’80
Aggie Moms Care
Home Club: Brazos County
Patty Rabel ’80 serves as Aggie Moms Care for the Federation of Texas A&M Mothers’ Clubs. Previously Patty served on the Federation Board as 2 nd VP Reports, 7 th VP Directory and E-commerce. Patty received a B.S. in Educational Curriculum and Instruction in 1980 with minors in English and Psychology from Texas A&M University. Husband, Ditz, ’79 graduated from
the Mays Business School with a BBA in Finance and the SMU Southwestern Graduate School of Banking. Patty and Ditz have been married for 33 years.
Before moving back to Aggieland to work for the Texas A&M Foundation at the College of Nursing, Patty previously served the Northwest Harris County A&M Mother’s Club as President, President-Elect, Past President, Program Chair, Publicity Chair, Silent Auction Chair, and Parliamentarian. She actively serves on the Association of Former Students Leadership Council as Representative at Large and is a former Class Agent for the Class of 1980.
Daughter, Jenna Rabel Friedrich ’16 graduated from Texas A&M with a BS in Agricultural Communications and Journalism, while her husband John Friedrich ’16 graduated with a BS in Agricultural Economics and works as a Senior Accountant. Son, Chase Rabel ’19 graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Construction Science and works for JLL as Associate Project Manager, while his wife Courtney ’19 graduated with a BBA in Marketing and works for AFAR Media. All live and work in the Austin area. ]Jenna and John recently welcomed their first child and our first grandson in March ’23. Grandbaby #2 came in August ’25. Our fingers are crossed that they will follow the Aggie family tradition!
Patty is looking forward to a great year of “Momraderie”!
Annette Osburn
Annette Osburn
Parent Socials College Station
pscollegestation@aggiemoms.org
Home Club: Pasadena Area
Julie Whitworth
Julie Whitworth
Parent Socials Galveston
Home Clubs: Galveston County and Austin
Julie Whitworth is currently serving as the Parent Social Chair for Galveston Campus for the Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club for a third term. She has served on the Board of Galveston County Aggie Moms’ since 2019 and. In 2022 she moved to Austin and joined the Austin Aggie Moms’ Club.
Julie was a Prep Cadet on the Summer at Sea program with Texas A&M University Galveston (TAMUG) in 1988. She attended Texas A&M her freshman year then completed her B.A. and M.A in Speech and Language Pathology at University of North Texas. Julie retrained to become a Lactation Consultant in 2015. She presently works part time as a private IBCLC/Lactation Consultant and volunteers in the community as a Breastfeeding Counselor for Breastfeeding USA.
Julie met her husband, Jonathan (‘89) while on the summer program at TAMUG and they have been married for 31 years. Julie has an Aggie son, Aden (‘89 Mechanical Engineering) and a Horned Frog daughter Tess (‘22 Nursing). Julie and Jonathan split their time between Galveston and Austin.
Julie loves to help breastfeeding families, volunteer, read, cook, travel and spend time with family and friends. She has loved the friendships that have come from working on the Board of Galveston County Aggie Moms’, being a Federation of Aggie Mothers’ Club Ambassador for several years as well as serving on the 2024/2025 Federation Board!
Katherine Ortiz ’25
Katherine Ortiz ’25
Parent Socials McAllen
Home Club: Rio Grande Valley
Katherine serves as the Parent Socials representative for Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen. Katherine served 3 years as an Ambassador for The Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs before her current position and serves her local RGV Aggie Moms Chapter as a volunteer.
Katherine is a Senior Property Tax Consultant at Ryan LLC with 16 years of experience in property tax. She is pursuing a Master of Legal Studies in Business Law and Compliance at Texas A&M School of Law. She completed a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas-Pan American.
Katherine and her husband, Vince, reside in the Rio Grande Valley. Vince works in pest control and ensures he is the only “pest” she worries about; Bugs beware! They are the proud parents of three beautiful adults. Vincent-J, aka “Hyphen,” is a performing artist, songwriter, actor, and producer in San Antonio. Adrian, Aggie Class of ’21, graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering and works as a Level 2 Engineer at HMT Engineering in New Braunfels. Cortney, Aggie Class of ’23, graduated with a BS in Biomedical Engineering, worked at Hanger Clinic in Bryan, and is pursuing a Master’s in Prosthetics and Orthotics at UT-Southwestern in Dallas.
Katherine enjoys spending time with her family and the arts. You can also find her relaxing in the RV, fishing with her husband, and enjoying their empty nest. As a returning board member, she is looking forward to sharing her experiences with potential new members and being a resource to help grow this fantastic organization.
Katherine Ortiz ’25
Kim Kovar
Ring of Honor
Home Club: Tri County
Howdy! Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Kim Kovar, I am a member of District 4, Tri-County Aggie Moms Club and the 2026-2027 Parent Socials, Ring of Honor, Federation of Texas A&M Mothers’ Club’s.
My husband Randy and I are proud parents to Robyn Kovar Ulrich ’11 and Ross Kovar ’12. We have our bonus Aggie son-in-law Travis Ulrich ’09 and ’13. We have 4 future aggies, Everett, Kyle Rose, Walker and Truitt Ulrich.
My role with the Federation is Parent Socials, Ring of Honor. Ring of Honor is special recognition for the Aggie Moms of former Students. Aggie Mom clubs can form a committee within their respective club for Ring of Honor Moms, which operate under the President of the club.
I encourage you to invite your moms of graduating students as well as past Aggie Moms to re-join you club. This is a great wealth of knowledge for your club as well as increase you member totals.
Please feel free to contact me at RingofHonor@aggiemoms.org or 979-249-7407 for any assistance. You can also join us on Facebook – Federation of Aggie Moms Ring of Honor Members.
Dana Tuggle
Dana Tuggle
Student Outreach
Home Club: Pearland Friendswood
Dana Tuggle currently serves as the Aggie Student Outreach Chair for the Federation Board. This is her fourth year serving on the board, the past year as Student Outreach and of course Puppy Hugs. She is excited for this new year and to continue the partnership with the University’s CAPS program and the
Mental Health Focus initiatives that Aggie students with the mental struggles of being in college. She has served on the Pearland/Friendswood Aggie Moms Club Board as Student Services
Committee Chair for two years and last year served as the VP of Membership. This year she is honored to be the President.
Dana is married to Kenneth, who even though is a Houston Cougar, has become an honorary Aggie and is a member of the Aggie Dads. They reside in Friendswood, Texas and are proud parents of Jenna ’25, an International Affairs graduate. Dana has two bonus children and two grandchildren. Britany, a graduate of Texas State ’07, is a junior high math teacher who is married to Steve a junior high history teacher, and they have two beautiful sons, Carter, and Rory. Jordan Tuggle, graduate of U of H ’11, is in the United States Marine Corps and stationed in Washington, D.C. with his wife Sofia, graduate, University of Miami ’11.
Dana attended Texas A&M University from 1982-1984 and finished her studies at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. She has worked in the real estate industry since 1995 and retired in 2023 from RE/MAX, LLC as the Vice President for the Central Region after 22 years.
Dana is dedicated to her church, her family, her friends, and Texas A&M. She is a season ticket holder for A&M Football and is also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. One of the biggest rewards for her has been coordinating the Aggie Mom Hugs and Puppy Kisses during finals week. This program has grown over the eight semesters to include five locations over four days. Parents and puppies from around the state support our Aggies during what can be their most stressful time, finals.
Jan Tschirthart
Jan Tschirthart
Parent Socials Tailgates
Home Club:
Treva is serving as Parliamentarian for 2026-2027. While this is her first position on the Federation Board, she has served as an ambassador for the last two years and as an Aggie Mom Camp Counselor. For the past three years, she has served as President of her Local Club and one year as VP – Membership. She will be serving as VP–at-Large in the coming year.
Treva married her husband, Ray, 26 years ago while he was serving in the Air Force, and she became an instant Mom to Brant, Kristi and Sadie. They live in Indiana now and have blessed them with five beautiful granddaughters. Cody was born into the Tew family in 2001, and Treva and Ray settled in Lindale, Texas upon Ray’s retirement from the military. Cody visited a Texas A&M Engineering conference with a beloved high school science teacher and instantly fell in love with all things Aggie. He graduated in May 2023 with his Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology degree and decided to stay in College Station to complete his master’s degree. He is now working in his dream job at Lockheed Martin.
Treva graduated with her BBA Accounting from the University of Texas at Tyler. She now works as a Client Accounting and Advisory Services Manager for GMP after working many years in the banking and insurance industries. This has allowed her to use her organizational talents to grow staff members in their field while providing service to clients.
Outside of Aggie Moms, Treva is active in Scouting America where she serves as Treasurer for her local Troop. She also enjoys spending time with her family and crafting. Her favorite activity is traveling to College Station (her happy place) and watching Aggie football and baseball. Treva is an Aggie at heart. She loves this University and all it stands for and can’t wait to give back by serving on this year’s board.
Korrina Russell
Korrina Russell
Social Media
Home Club: Brazos County
Korrina Russell is excited to serve as the Social Media Chair this year and is a dedicated Aggie Mom with a deep passion for the Texas A&M community. She and her husband, Cutter Russell, are the proud parents of three Aggies— Colton ’20 & ’22, Kacey ’24, and Clayton ’27—all of whom have earned or are pursuing degrees in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Adding to their Aggie legacy, two of their children have recently married fellow Aggies from the Class of ’20 and ’22.
Korrina has been actively involved in supporting youth and families for many years. She was deeply involved in Texas 4-H, serving as a Bee County 4-H leader for over 15 years, and was also a dedicated parent volunteer in her children’s FFA program. She previously served as Vice President of the Bee County Aggie Moms Club and as President of the Bee County Junior Livestock and Homemaker’s Show. After recently relocating to Aggieland, she joined the Brazos County Aggie Moms Club, where she will serve as President-Elect for the 2026–2027 term. She has also served as an Ambassador for the Federation, helping with tailgates, New Student Conferences, and Puppy Hugs—connecting with new Aggie families and sharing in the excitement of the Aggie experience.
Professionally, Korrina brings over two decades of real estate experience to the table. She attended Austin Community College before earning her real estate license in 2005 and later achieving her broker’s license in 2022. She is passionate about helping Aggie parents and former students find the perfect student investment properties and game day homes, combining her professional expertise with her personal connection to the Aggie community.
Outside of work and volunteering, Korrina loves spending time with her husband and their grown children. Whether fishing, traveling, or exploring Texas state parks and national parks, she enjoys making lasting memories outdoors with her family.
Denise Kelly
Denise Kelly
Aggie Mom Camp Counselor Lead
Home Club: Midland
Denise Kelly is delighted to be serving as Aggie Mom Camp Counselor Lead for the 2026-2027 year in her first position on the Federation Board. Denise’s enthusiasm for all things Aggie and Aggie Moms translates effortlessly to the fellowship and closeness of the Aggie Moms’ every
endeavor. Denise has been an Aggie Mom Camp Counselor for two years as well as an Aggie Mom Ambassador and enjoyed assisting at almost every tailgate of last year’s football season. She has served as President of the Midland Aggie Mom Club for the past two years and Vice President for one year prior to that.
Before becoming an Aggie Mom, Denise has worked 40 years (and counting) for Clayton W. Williams, Jr. as his Executive Assistant during which time, she learned all things Aggie from one of A&M’s most enthusiastic Former Students and supporters. Being involved through work with Clayton Williams on campus projects such as the Clayton Williams Jr. Alumni Center in 1988, Aggie Muster Main Campus in 2005, the Clayton & Modesta Williams Plaza at Kyle Field and more recently the Aggie Park development in 2022 has made it a privilege to feel very much a part of the fabric of Texas A&M. Mr. Williams passed away in
2020 but Denise is honored to continue working for Mrs. Clayton Williams and CWPL Co.
Denise graduated from West Texas A&M with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education before going to work in the Oil & Gas Industry for Clayton Williams at CWEI, a publicly traded company before being sold in 2017.
Denise and Richard, her husband of 36 years (also a West Texas A&M grad with a Masters degree in Finance), are proud Aggie parents to their twin sons, Garrett ’26, an Ag Leadership major and Clayton ’26, an Ag con major who are graduating May 8, 2026 before going immediately into the Masters program in Business at Mays Business School.
Denise is thrilled about serving in any capacity on the Federation Board where she can make a positive impact for A&M and our Aggie students.
