2024 Hall of Fame
Every year, we select McCombs alumni who have made a marked difference in their industry or community. These illustrious individuals exemplify the McCombs spirit through their innovation, drive, and determination. This year, we look forward to honoring the following members of the business community during our 2024 Hall of Fame awards ceremony. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees include:
Christopher Bake, BBA ’87
Ray Brimble, BA ’74
Brien Smith, BBA ’79, MPA ’81
Bennett Glazer, BBA ’68
McCombs’ Dean Lillian Mills recognizes the 2024 Rising Stars:
Simeon Bochev, MSF ’13
Michael Ginnings, BBA ’09
Gerardo Guardado, MBA ’10
2024 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The McCombs School of Business Hall of Fame was established in 1983, in recognition of The University of Texas at Austin’s centennial celebration and to honor former students, faculty, and other dedicated supporters who have made outstanding professional contributions to the business community and who, by their exemplary civic, philanthropic, and educational activities, have advanced humanity.
We specifically seek candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Made significant contributions to society through exemplary humanitarian, civic, educational, and philanthropic efforts.
- Demonstrated an outstanding professional impact within the business community.
- Affiliated with the McCombs School of Business of the University of Texas at Austin as an alumnus/alumna, former student, past faculty member, or an exceptional and long-standing supporter.
- Exemplifies strong personal character, including high moral standards, integrity, and responsible citizenship.
- Proven record of effective and sustained leadership.
- Recognized for expertise, achievement, and excellence in at least one professional field.
- Consistently exhibited originality and innovation over a meaningful period.
- Actively contributed to social causes with a strong committment to improving the lives of others.
- Demonstrated a lasting and positive influence as a responsible and engaged member of the community.
To be eligible for the 2024-2025 award, nominations must be received by March 30, 2025.
Nominations received after this date will be considered for the 2025-2026 selection. All nominations will remain active for a period of three years.
Each year, the McCombs School of Business is pleased to present younger alumni with the Rising Star Award. Honorees are acknowledged at the annual Hall of Fame ceremony.
Please send a letter of nomination and the complete mailing address and phone number of the nominee to the McCombs Donor Experience and Signature Events team:
McCombs School of Business
Development and External Relations
2110 Speedway, Stop B6006
Austin, TX 78712-1270
2020 - Present
2022 – 23
Connie Kadrovach Duckworth, BA ’76
Phillip D. Green, BBA ’77
Bill Gurley, MBA ’93
Kyle Hranicky, BBA ’91
Paul Knopp, BBA ’82, MBA ’83
2021 – 22
John Harkey Jr., BBA ’83, JD ’86
W. Benjamin Moreland, BBA ’84
Kelly S. Steckelberg, BBA ’91, MPA ’91
Andrew Phong Vo, BBA ’95
2020 – 21
George R. Ackert, BBA ’91, JD ’95
The Honorable Kevin P. Eltife, BBA ’81
Gay W. Gaddis, BFA ’77
Mark D. Gibson, BBA ’81
2015 - 2019
2018 – 19
Philip A. Canfield, BHP ’89
Amb. Antonio Garza, BBA ’80
Amb. Kay Bailey Hutchison, LLB ’67, BA Government ’92
Niloufar Khatiblou Molavi, BBA ’91, MPA ’91
J. Marc Myers, BBA’ 69, MBA ‘ 75
2017 – 18
Richard D. Folger, BBA ’81, BS ’84
The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, BS ’75
Theodore T. “Ted” Wang, MBA ’96
2016 – 17
Kathleen W. Farlow, MPA ’83
Charles M. Holley, Jr., BBA ’79
S. Todd Maclin, BBA ’78
Sam L. Susser, BBA ’85
2015 – 16
Sanford L. Gottesman, BBA ’73
Joe E. Holt, BBA ’71
Wm. Eugene Powell, BBA ’68, MBA ’70
Jeffrey L. Swope, BBA ’72, MBA ’74
2014 – 15
Alan Dreeben, BBA ’65
Ray Nixon, Jr., BA ’74, MBA ’77
Will O’Hara, BBA ’68
Robert “Bob” S. Zlotnik, BBA ’75, MBA ’80
Marcie C. Zlotnik, BBA ’83
2010 - 2014
2013 – 14
R.D. (Dan) Burck, BBA ’56
Dick Evans, BBA ’68
John C. Goff, BBA ’77
Woody L. Hunt, BBA ’66, MBA ’70
2012 – 13
John L. Adams, BBA ’66, LLB ’69
Tom C. Frost
Gary C. Kelly, BBA ’77
Lynn (Fox) Utter, BBA ’84
2011 – 12
R. Steven Hicks, BA ’72
Admiral Bobby R. Inman, BA ’50
John H. Massey, LLB ’66
Roy M. Spence, BA ’71
2010 – 11
Jack R. Crosby, BBA ’49
William H. Cunningham
James R. Moffett, BS ’61
2005 – 2009
2009 – 10
John W. Carpenter III, MBA ’77
Gary M. Kusin, BA ’72
Corbin J. Robertson, Jr., BBA ’69
2008 – 09
James R. Huffines, BBA ’73
Joel V. Staff, BBA ’67
Elizabeth Henke Yant, BBA ’77, MPA ’78
2007 – 08
John D. McStay, BBA ’65, MBA ’66
Louis M. Pearce Jr.
McHenry “Mac” Tichenor, BA ’77, MBA ’79
2006 – 07
Fred Hegi Jr., Ph.D. ’70
William Johnson, MBA ’74
Red McCombs
W.A. “Tex” Moncrief Jr., BS ’42
2005 – 06
H. Scott Caven Jr., BBA ’64, LLB ’67
B.M. “Mack” Rankin, BBA ’50
William E. Rosenthal, BBA ’72
2004 – 05
Robert B. Rowling, BBA ’76
Ronald G. Steinhart, BBA ’62, MBA ’63
Sara Martinez Tucker, BJ ’76, MBA ’79
2000 – 2004
2003 – 04
Peter R. Coneway, BBA ’66
Gary T. Crum, MBA ’72
Robert H. Graham, BS ’68, MS ’72, MBA ’73
James Mulva, BBA ’68, MBA ’69
2002 – 03
Ernest H. Cockrell, BES ’67, MBA ’70
Kenneth M. Jastrow II, BBA ’69, MBA ’71
Charles W. Tate, BBA ’68
2001 – 02
Linnet F. Deily, BA ’67
Donald L. Evans, BS ’69, MBA ’73
Jeffrey M. Heller, BBA ’68
2000 – 01
Daniel C. Arnold, BBA ’51, LLB ’53
John H. Duncan, BBA ’49
1995 – 1999
1999 – 00
Robert H. Dedman, BS ’46, LLB ’48, BA ’49
Richard E. Rainwater, BA ’66
Jere W. Thompson, BBA ’54
1998 – 99
Jon Brumley, BBA ’61
Joseph M. Grant, MBA ’61, Ph.D. ’70
Gaylord A. Jentz
1997 – 98
Katherine J. Harless, BBA ’72
Frank W. Maresh, BBA ’61, MPA ’63
Michael A. Myers, BBA ’59, LLB ’63
1996 – 97
Lester M. Alberthal Jr., BBA ’68
Jack S. Blanton, BA ’47, LLB ’50
Shelby H. Carter Jr., BBA ’53
Alvin M. Eicoff, BBA ’43
1995 – 96
Floyd Brandt
Thomas O. Hicks, BBA ’69
William H. Seay, BBA ’41
Raynard M. Sommerfeld
1994 – 95
Ronya Kozmetsky
Arthur Temple Jr.
Robert C. Witt
1990 – 1994
1993 – 94
Edward W. Cundiff
Coulter R. Sublett, BBA ’33
1992 – 93
Abraham Charnes
Donald J. Stone, BBA ’49
Ernest W. Walker
1991 – 92
Stanley A. Arbingast
Edwin Gale, BBA ’47
Eugene Nelson, LLB ’39
1990 – 91
William W. Cooper
Herbert D. Kelleher
Ralph Spence, BBA ’42
1985 – 1989
1989 – 90
James B. Goodson, BBA ’48
George Kozmetsky
Charles T. Zlatkovich, Ph.D. ’52
1988 – 89
Fladger F. Tannery, BBA ’33, MBA ’35, Ph.D. ’41
Glenn A. Welsch, Ph.D. ’52
1987 – 88
F. Lanier Cox, BBA ’35, LLB ’37
Edgar A. Smith
1986 – 87
J. Anderson Fitzgerald
John T. Stuart III, BBA ’58
John P. Thompson, BBA ’48
1984 – 85
John P. Harbin, BBA ’39
W.D. Noel, BBA ’35
Charles N. Prothro, BBA ’39
Jack G. Taylor, BBA ’36
Erich W. Zimmerman
1980 – 1984
1984 – 85
Samuel E. Barshop, BBA ’51
H.B. “Hank” Harkins, BBA ’42
Ben F. Love, BBA ’48
Fred H. Moore
C. Aubrey Smith, BBA ’21, MBA ’26
John R. Stockton
1983 – 84
Hines H. Baker, BA ’17, LLB ’17
James L. Bayless, BBA ’48
James C. Dolley
Joe C. Thompson, BA ’22, BBA ’22
John A. White, BBA ’29, MBA ’30, Ph.D. ’37
Gus S. Wortham