Texas A&M University College of Engineering recognizes the achievements of our graduates through the Outstanding Alumni Award. This honor is given each year to former students who have made outstanding contributions to his or her profession, discipline or community.
Award Recipients for 2019
David D. Dunlap ‘83, president and chief executive officer of Superior Energy Services Major: Petroleum engineering
James T. Hopper Sr. ’68, owner of Megahertz Technology, Inc. Major: Engineering technology and industrial distribution
Peter D. Huddleston '80, president and chairman of Huddleston & Co., Inc. Major: Petroleum engineering
Will B. Hurd ’99, U.S. House of Representatives, Texas District 23 Major: Computer science and engineering
Michael J. Plank ’83, chairman and CEO of The Plank Companies, Inc. Major: Mechanical engineering
Aleida Rios ’91, head of Upstream Engineering-BP Major: Chemical engineering
Ronald E. Smith ’80, president, chief executive officer and director of Deep Down, Inc. Major: Ocean engineering
Lee M. Tillman ’84, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Marathon Oil Corporation Major: Chemical engineering
J. Mike Walker ’66, co-founder, chairman, president and CEO Dril-Quip Major: Mechanical engineering