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Alumni Association Board of Directors

About the Alumni Association Board of Directors

Dedicated to advancing McMurry University, the Alumni Association Board of Directors supports the University’s strategic initiatives and fosters meaningful relationships between alums and the campus community. The Board also works to raise awareness of the McMurry Alumni Association while reflecting McMurry’s mission and core values.

20

Board Members

3-Year

Board Terms

3

Meetings Each Year

Serving on the Alumni Association Board

Board members are selected based on demonstrated involvement, support, and commitment to McMurry University and the Alumni Association.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the Alumni Association with time, energy, and resources.
  • Attend meetings, serve on at least one committee, and volunteer for special projects.
  • Make an annual financial contribution to McMurry University.
  • Participate in programs organized by the Office of Alumni Engagement.
  • Help strengthen alum communities through local chapters and affinity groups.
  • Serve as a proud ambassador for McMurry University.

Role of the Alumni Board

  • Recognize outstanding alum commitment and leadership.
  • Identify and cultivate future Alumni Board leaders.
  • Support McMurry’s strategic goals.
  • Promote engagement with alums, students, and friends.
  • Guide and evaluate board initiatives, events, and programs.
  • Explore new ways to serve and connect the alum community.

Board Committees

Committee work helps the Alumni Association Board strengthen alum engagement, recognize outstanding members of the McMurry community, and cultivate future Board leadership.

Engagement Committee

Guides programs and initiatives that strengthen relationships among alums, students, and the University while encouraging meaningful involvement in the McMurry community.

Membership Committee

Develops future Board leadership by identifying, recruiting, assessing, and orienting prospective members who demonstrate a strong commitment to McMurry University.

Recognition Committee

Identifies and honors alumni who demonstrate exceptional achievement, leadership, and service, and supports the Alumni Association’s annual recognition programs.

Nominate an Alum to the Board

The Alumni Board elects new members and alternates each year at the spring meeting. Alums may nominate themselves or another qualified alum for consideration.

Executive Committee

View Deena Duarte '99's bio
Ms.
Deena Duarte '99 Alumni Board President
View Shaun Martin '99's bio
Mr.
Shaun Martin '99 Alumni Board President Elect
View Charles Jones '11's bio
Mr.
Charles Jones '11 Membership Committee Chair
View Mandy Hunter '98's bio
Ms.
Mandy Hunter '98 Recognition Committee Chair
View Cheyenne Wuthrich '02's bio
Ms.
Cheyenne Wuthrich '02 Engagement Committee Chair

Board Members

View Talitha Alexander '02's bio
Ms.
Talitha Alexander '02 Alumni Board Member
View Megan Breaux '14's bio
Ms.
Megan Breaux '14 Alumni Board Member
View Katy Hendrix '09's bio
Ms.
Katy Hendrix '09 Alumni Board Member
View GaBrielle  Mallet '05's bio
Ms.
GaBrielle Mallet '05 Alumni Board Member
View Michael Pate '00's bio
Mr.
Michael Pate '00 Alumni Board Member
View Thierry Tchenko '17's bio
Mr.
Thierry Tchenko '17 Alumni Board Member
View Megan Thomas '11's bio
Ms.
Megan Thomas '11 Alumni Board Member
View Max Burkhead '84's bio
Dr.
Max Burkhead '84 Alumni Board Member
View Tandy Stephens '13's bio
Mrs.
Tandy Stephens '13 Alumni Board Member
View Jenny  Terrell-Feenstra '99's bio
Dr.
Jenny Terrell-Feenstra '99 Alumni Board Member
View David Bell '12's bio
Mr.
David Bell '12 Alumni Board Member
View Jincy Ross '96's bio
Ms.
Jincy Ross '96 Alumni Board Member
View Leslie Chalmers '99's bio
Ms.
Leslie Chalmers '99 Alumni Board Member
View Todd Neer '10's bio
Mr.
Todd Neer '10 Alumni Board Member
View Isaiah Core '18's bio
Mr.
Isaiah Core '18 Alumni Board Member

Ex Officio Member

View Laura King '99's bio
Mrs.
Laura King '99 Director of Alumni Engagement

Staff Committee Liaisons

View Baylee Kindrick '23's bio
Mrs.
Baylee Kindrick '23 Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement
View Emily Jacques's bio
Ms.
Emily Jacques Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship