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 2021
Captain Eric C. Doyle ’95, director of the Blue Angels, Super Hornet Transition Team Major: Civil engineering
Mike A. Hernandez III ’83, owner and chief executive officer, D&M leasing owner and dealer principal of Four Stars Ford, Four Stars Chevrolet Buick, Four Stars Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and Four Stars Toyota Major: Industrial distribution
Phillip McDivitt ’87, president and CEO, Ascend Performance Materials Major: Chemical engineering
Dr. James S. Peery ’84, laboratories director, Sandia National Laboratories Major: Nuclear engineering
Kirk A. Shireman ’85 Commercial Civil Space Line of Business, vice president – Lockheed Martin Space Major: Aerospace engineering
Dr. Cedric J. Sims ’94, Booz Allen Hamilton, senior vice president – Justice, Homeland Security and Transportation Major: Computer science and engineering
Starlee Sykes, BP regional president, Gulf of Mexico and Canada Major: Mechanical engineering
Joe Wright ’82, Concho ResourcesMajor: Petroleum engineering