Alumni Awards

2026 Honoree

David Osborn ’83

David Osborn is a distinguished leader in commercial banking with more than four decades of experience. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of WestStar, the Borderplex region’s premier financial services company, where he has been a key leader since joining the organization in 2000.

Throughout his career, including leadership roles at JP Morgan Chase, David has demonstrated expertise in banking and finance along with a deep commitment to community service. He currently serves on the Finance Commission of Texas and the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association and has held numerous leadership positions throughout the El Paso community.

A 1983 McMurry University graduate with a B.B.A. in Marketing and Management, David has remained closely connected to McMurry through years of service, including as a trustee and member of the Executive Committee. He was inducted into the El Paso Business Hall of Fame in 2022.

* Indicates recipient is deceased.

2025   Melody Hunt ’79

2024   Shannon Sedgwick Davis ’96

2023   Doug Wofford ’77

2022   Terry Wheeler ’85

2021   Judge Jorge A. Solis ’73*

2026 Honoree

Nathan Worley ’12

Nathan is Chief Executive Officer of The Hospitals of Providence – Transmountain Campus in El Paso, Texas. Since graduating from McMurry, he has held numerous advanced leadership positions within healthcare systems, including serving as President and Chief Administrative Officer of Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix.

At the Transmountain Campus, Nathan oversees a hospital with more than 80 physician residents and more than 1,200 employees. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Business Administration from McMurry before earning a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Trinity University.

During his time at McMurry, Nathan was an active member of the swim team and Honors Program. He now lives in El Paso with his family and has served his community through organizations including the United Way of El Paso County.

2025   Dr. Danni McMahan ’14

2024   Karl Scott ’07

2023   Chad Harris, DVM ’03

2022   Matthew Armbruster ’07

2021   Hunter Sims ’07

2026 Honoree

Rev. Marty CashBurless ’78

Rev. Marty CashBurless, a retired elder in the United Methodist Church, brings decades of experience in ministry, higher education, and community engagement. She served in local church pastorates and held a leadership role as Associate Council on Ministries Director in the Arkansas Conference. In 2023, she concluded a distinguished 32-year career as a university chaplain, serving first at the University of Mount Union in Ohio and later at McMurry University.

Throughout her chaplaincy, Rev. CashBurless emphasized service-learning and community involvement, coordinating local, national, and international outreach opportunities. She worked closely with AmeriCorps volunteers and led mission trips addressing needs ranging from disaster relief and food insecurity to educational support.

Her contributions have been recognized with honors including the Jane Weston Chapman Award and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award. A McMurry graduate with a Master of Divinity from Emory University, Rev. CashBurless has built a life rooted in faith, service, and leadership.

2025   JoLisa Hoover ’92

2026 Honoree

Dr. Robert Wallace

Dr. Robert Wallace has devoted more than three decades to teaching, scholarship, and service at McMurry University. After earning degrees from Texas Tech University, Miami University, and Columbia University, he joined McMurry’s faculty in 1990.

During his time at McMurry, Dr. Wallace has earned numerous honors, including the Graduates’ Faculty Appreciation Award, the Gordon and Lola Bennett Award for Outstanding Teaching, Service, and Leadership, multiple Outstanding Faculty Awards, and the Reverend Johnnie Kahl Heartbeat of Campus Award.

A respected sociologist, scholar, and mentor, Dr. Wallace has guided more than twenty honors theses while contributing scholarship on topics ranging from the history of American sociology to wrongful convictions. He concluded his McMurry teaching career following the 2025–26 academic year, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students.