Houston A&M Club

Muster 2019
2019-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
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Muster 2020
2020-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | TX, United States
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Houston A&M Club Muster to be held online at 6:30 pm on April 21, 2020.
Contact Information:
Charles C. McRae III ’13
713-834-2901
charlesmcrae51@gmail.com
Guest Speaker: Tony Buzbee ’90, former member of Corps of Cadets Company K-2, decorated combat Marine, former Texas A&M Regent, successful businessman and philanthropist.
To add a name to roll call, please click here.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Gregory Cokinos ‘79

Dr. Stuart Harlin ’83

Tony Buzbee ’90, Former Texas A&M Regent
Tony Buzbee ’90, is a former member of Corps of Cadets Company K-2, decorated combat Marine, former Texas A&M Regent, successful businessman and philanthropist.
Buzbee has practiced law in Texas for over twenty years. The New York Times has called him one of the most successful trial lawyers in the country. He often represents families of workers who have been killed or severely injured on the job.
Before he found success in the courtroom, Buzbee attended Texas A&M University. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marines as an Infantry Officer and led Recon Marines all over the globe.
After the Marines, Buzbee was accepted into the University of Houston Law Center. He graduated summa cum laude. After serving as a federal judge’s briefing attorney, Tony Buzbee started his own firm. Buzbee has since been routinely recognized as one of the most successful and one of the most talented lawyers in the United States.
Buzbee served as regent of Texas A&M and endowed the Dean’s Chair at the Texas A&M University School of Law.
In 2017, the Tony Buzbee ’90 Leadership Learning Center was completed as part of the most comprehensive renovation project undertaken on the Quad since it was built in 1939. The building is one of four, four-story learning centers equipped with state-of-the-art computer labs, small and large group study rooms and instructional rooms. These facilities total nearly 100,000 square feet and are dedicated to the academic success and professional development of Texas A&M cadets.

Muster
2021-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Good Shepherd Methodist Church, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 20155 Cypresswood Dr,, Cypress, TX, 77433, United States
“In this ceremony we honor the memories of fellow A&M men and women whose death prevents their answering Roll Call at this annual Muster. The Roll is a symbolic Roll Call of all students and former students whom death has taken from our ranks, but whose memory lives on in our hearts. As each name is called, a comrade will answer: Here!”
Featured Speaker: Barnett “Barney” Gershen ’69
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Muster Ceremony & Live Stream Video: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
**The “In Person” Ceremony is SOLD OUT.**
This event will be live-streamed beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 for those who would like to attend virtually. Use the link below after 6:15 p.m. to join the virtual event.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIVE STREAM.
**Muster live stream will start at 6:45 p.m. If you had trouble with the link it has been fixed.**
If are joining us virtually and would like to make a Muster Memorial Gift please select the “Virtual Attendee” option below and then complete the donation information.

This is an in-person activity. Every attendee must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before attending in-person activities. The Houston A&M Club recommends that no one in the higher-risk category take part in-person. Anyone who feels sick must Stay Home. If you become sick or develop symptoms, isolate yourself then go home and seek care. The Houston A&M Club cannot make any guarantees of safety and you are attending at your own risk.
Barnett “Barney” Gershen ’69
Barnett (Barney) Gershen is the founder and CEO of Gershen Consulting LLC in Houston, TX. Since 2005, Gershen Consulting has specialized in providing industry specific advisory, recruiting, and investing services to clients across the country (and beyond).
Prior to becoming an independent consultant, Barney was Chief Executive Officer and co-owner of Associated Building Services (ABS), a company he grew from 2 employees to over 13,000. The company grew to over $230 Million in yearly revenue (the industry average being $5-10 Million) – making it one of the top 5 independent building maintenance firms in the U.S. Known for being an innovative, results oriented company, specializing in state-of-the-art management leadership, a successful sale of ABS was completed in 2004 (even though it was “never for sale”). Barney attributes much of his success to the leadership experience he gained while serving in the Corps of Cadets.
Barney completed his undergraduate degree in Management with honors at Texas A&M (while appointed as the executive officer of his Corps of Cadets unit), and earned his MBA in finance at The University of Texas (his dissertation was on the building services industry). He served in the U.S. Army (retiring in 1978 as a captain) and completed Owner/President/Management certification at Harvard University later in his career. Barney was later honored as a distinguished graduate from Texas A&M.
Community involvement is an important part of Barney’s life – To name a few, he is a founding member of Crime Stoppers and the Holocaust Museum in Houston, as well as the Building Service Contractors Association International (1965), and has served on the board of advisors for the Holocaust Museum and YMCA (including the founding of the downtown Houston YMCA youth program). Through endowed scholarships at Texas A&M (focusing on the Corps of Cadets and the business school), as well The University of Houston, Barney is involved in giving back to the educational community as well.
Barney is an avid sportsman and enjoys reading and playing handball. He also loves traveling and spending time with his wife, four children, and seven+ grandchildren!

Houston Aggie Muster 2023
2023-04-21 16:30 - 20:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
“In this ceremony we honor the memories of fellow A&M men and women whose death prevents their answering Roll Call at this annual Muster. The Roll is a symbolic Roll Call of all students and former students whom death has taken from our ranks, but whose memory lives on in our hearts. As each name is called, a comrade will answer: Here!”
Featured Speaker: Chris Boleman ’96, Ph. D., President & CEO – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Reception: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Ceremony: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Harlin ’83 and Gregory Cokinos ’79
This event is free and all are welcome. While an RSVP is not required, if you plan to attend, it would help with our planning purposes if you could register below. If you cannot attend, but would like to make a Muster Memorial Gift, please select the “Muster Memorial Gift” option.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE
Volunteers are needed the day of the ceremony from 3:00 p.m. – End of Ceremony

Deadline to submit names: Tuesday, April 11th
If you would like to volunteer at Muster or want to confirm that your loved one is on the list of those being remembered, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
HAMC will be collecting nonperishable food items at this year’s Muster ceremony to donate to the Houston Food Bank. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your items at the designated locations before the ceremony begins.
Thank you to our sponsors!

Chris Boleman ’96, Ph. D., President & CEO – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Chris Boleman, Ph.D., was named president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ on May 12, 2020. Dr. Boleman joined the Rodeo in 2017 as the executive director of the Agricultural Competitions and Exhibits Division. In 2019, he was promoted to chief mission officer. A native Texan, Dr. Boleman earned a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, where he also has served as Associate Professor.
In 2019, under the direction of the Rodeo Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Dr. Boleman was tasked to provide leadership, oversight and management of the Rodeo’s reorganization plan in cooperation with the consultant team. He also led the implementation phase, which took place in the Fall of 2019. Prior to his promotion to chief mission officer, Dr. Boleman served as executive director of the Agricultural Competitions and Exhibits Division, leading the livestock and horse show competitions, auctions and wine programs.
Previous to him joining the Rodeo, Dr. Boleman served as the State Leader For Texas 4-H, where he was responsible for leading the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Throughout his career, Dr. Boleman has provided more than 800 educational trainings and presentations, collaborated with experts in content areas to author more than 100 publications, and supported and collaborated with organizations to provide subject matter expertise through instruction, curriculum development, and/or consultation, with organizations including Texas Association of Counties Leadership Development Program for Judges & County Commissioners, Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Program, Texas Agriculture Lifetime Leadership Program, Texas Association of Fairs & Events Executive Leadership Program, Texas FFA’s LEAD Program, and Texas A&M AgriLife’s Early Career Leadership Cohort.
In addition to his education at Texas A&M, Dr. Boleman has received the University Certificate of Completion for The Art and Science of Leadership Program at Harvard University and the Certificate of Completion for the Governor’s Executive Development Program at The University of Texas. Just recently, Dr. Boleman was named one of Houston’s Most Admired CEOs by the Houston Business Journal and Houston’s CEO 2022 Communicator of the Year by the Houston’s Public Relations Society of America.
Dr. Boleman is married to Dr. Randi Boleman, who is also heavily involved at the Rodeo as a volunteer and Show Director. They make their home in Houston but still try and spend as much time at the family ranch in Brazos County. Dr. Boleman enjoys running, reading, writing and traveling.

Houston Aggie Muster 2024
2024-04-21 13:30 - 18:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
“In this ceremony we honor the memories of fellow A&M men and women whose death prevents their answering Roll Call at this annual Muster. The Roll is a symbolic Roll Call of all students and former students whom death has taken from our ranks, but whose memory lives on in our hearts. As each name is called, a comrade will answer: Here!”
Featured Speaker: Jerrod Johnson ’10, Houston Texans QB Coach & Former Texas A&M QB
Doors Open: 1:30 p.m.
Reception: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ceremony: 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Title Sponsor: Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Harlin ’83
Maroon Sponsors: Gregory Cokinos ’79, Brent Vannoy ‘88, & Barnett “Barney” & Sam Gershen ’69

This event is free, and all are welcome. While an RSVP is not required, please register below if you plan to attend, as it helps with our planning purposes.
If you would like to make a Muster Memorial Gift, please select the “Muster Memorial Gift” option. You are welcome to make a Memorial Gift regardless of whether you can attend.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE
Volunteers are needed the day of the ceremony from 12:30 p.m. – End of Ceremony. If you would like to volunteer at Muster, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
Deadline to submit names: Wednesday, April 10th. To confirm that your loved one is on the list of those to be remembered, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
HAMC will be collecting nonperishable food items at this year’s Muster ceremony to donate to the Houston Food Bank. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your items at the designated locations before the ceremony begins.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE

Thank you to our sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Harlin ’83
Maroon Sponsors
Gregory Cokinos ’79 – Cokinos | Young

Barnett “Barney” & Sam Gershen ’69 – Gershen Consulting

Brent Vannoy ‘88 – PrimeWay Federal Credit Union

About our Speaker:
Jerrod Johnson ’10, Houston Texans QB Coach & Former Texas A&M QB

Jerrod Johnson ‘10, is in his fourth season coaching in the NFL. He joined the Houston Texans as the quarterbacks coach in 2023.
The Humble, Texas, native played in 37 career games at Texas A&M (2006-10) and completed 650-of-1,109 passes for 8,011 yards and 67 touchdowns. Johnson was the program’s all-time leader in attempts, completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns until QB Kellen Mond broke each of those records from 2017-20.
Johnson, who was Second-Team All-Big 12 in 2009, was teammates with Rams OLB Von Miller and Titans QB Ryan Tannehill when at Texas A&M, where Tannehill was one of his top receiving targets before he transitioned to quarterback. During his redshirt 2006 season with the football team, Johnson also played on the basketball team for the 2006-07 season, appearing in three games.
Johnson’s NFL playing career, which started after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, included time with Dallas, Baltimore, Chicago, Seattle, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Johnson arrived in Houston after one season with the Minnesota Vikings as the assistant quarterbacks coach, a team who finished the season with a 13-4 record and won the NFC North by four games. In 2022, he helped coach QB Kirk Cousins to the fourth-most passing yards (4,547), fourth-most completions (424) and fifth-most passing touchdowns (29) in the NFL. Cousins became the fifth player in NFL history to complete eight consecutive seasons with at least 25 passing touchdowns, while his five consecutive such seasons is the longest streak in franchise history. The Vikings’ passing attack helped WR Justin Jefferson earn NFL Offensive Player of the Year, first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors after he led the league in receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809).
Prior to joining the Vikings, Johnson spent three seasons (2019-21) with the Indianapolis Colts. In 2019, he served in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship and spent 2020-21 as an offensive quality control coach. From 2015-18, Johnson served on the coaching staff at St. Thomas High School in Houston, Texas, where he was the assistant head coach/offensive coordinator for his final two seasons. Johnson, who played in the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2011, coached in the same bowl in February 2022.
After attending Humble High School, Johnson was a three-star recruit as an athlete in the class of 2006. His older brother, Marquis, is the Vikings assistant strength and conditioning coach. Johnson is married to his wife, Braidee.

Houston Aggie Muster 2025
2025-04-21 16:30 - 20:30 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
“In this ceremony we honor the memories of fellow A&M men and women whose death prevents their answering Roll Call at this annual Muster. The Roll is a symbolic Roll Call of all students and former students whom death has taken from our ranks, but whose memory lives on in our hearts. As each name is called, a comrade will answer: Here!”
Featured Speaker: David C. Baggett ’81, Managing Partner, Opportune LLP, and Texas A&M Regent
Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Title Sponsor: Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Harlin ’83
Maroon Sponsors: Barney ’69 & Sam Gershen, Gregory Cokinos ’79, The Chainani Family & AARC Group

This event is free, and all are welcome. While an RSVP is not required, please register below if you plan to attend, as it helps with our planning purposes.
If you would like to make a Muster Memorial Gift, please select the “Muster Memorial Gift” option. You are welcome to make a Memorial Gift regardless of whether you can attend.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE
Volunteers are needed the day of the ceremony from 3:30 p.m. – End of Ceremony. If you would like to volunteer at Muster, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
Deadline to submit names: Friday, April 11th. To confirm that your loved one is on the list of those to be remembered, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
HAMC will be collecting nonperishable food items at this year’s Muster ceremony to donate to the Houston Food Bank. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your items at the designated locations before the ceremony begins.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE

Thank you to our sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Harlin ’83
Maroon Sponsors
Gregory Cokinos ’79 – Cokinos | Young

Barnett “Barney” & Sam Gershen ’69 – Gershen Consulting

About our Speaker:
David C. Baggett ’81, Managing Partner, Opportune LLP, and Texas A&M Regent

David Baggett is the Chairman and Managing Partner of Opportune. Prior to founding Opportune in 2005, David was the President, COO, and CFO of a consolidation of construction companies comprising the largest residential plumbing and mechanical company in the U.S. with 6,000 employees in 35 locations. He has over 40 years of professional experience, over 35 years of which have been spent in the energy industry in various capacities, including as an investor, executive officer, board member, and consultant.
David began his career at Deloitte & Touché where he became a partner leading the firm’s energy practice. He left Deloitte to be the Senior Vice President & CFO of a publicly-traded exploration and production company where he sourced and closed acquisitions and accessed the public and private capital markets. David has served on the board of directors of North Star Energy, Marlin Midstream GP, LLC (MLP), AMPAM, Genesis Energy MLP, Encore Energy Partners (MLP), and ERCOT.
David was appointed as a member of the Texas A&M System Board of Regent by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023. In addition, he has served on the Dean’s Development Council of the Mays Business School and is the longest-serving member of its Accounting Department Advisory Council. David was named an Outstanding Alumnus of the Mays Business School in 2011. In 2016, he was recognized by the Accounting Department at the Mays Business School by being named to the initial class of its Accounting Hall of Honor. David graduated with honors with a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M University.
David is very involved in the community. He currently serves on the UTIMCO board of directors and previously served on the board of the Houston Methodist Academic Institute, the Greater Houston Partnership, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Foundation.

Houston Aggie Muster 2026
2026-04-21 16:30 - 20:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
“In this ceremony we honor the memories of fellow A&M men and women whose death prevents their answering Roll Call at this annual Muster. The Roll is a symbolic Roll Call of all students and former students whom death has taken from our ranks, but whose memory lives on in our hearts. As each name is called, a comrade will answer: Here!”
Featured Speaker: Robert L. “Bob” Albritton ’71, Chairman, Texas A&M University Board of Regents
Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Reception: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 6:30 p.m.

Title Sponsor: Barney ’69 & Sam Gershen
Maroon Sponsors: The Chainani Family & AARC Group, Charles McRae ’13

This event is free, and all are welcome. While an RSVP is not required, please register below if you plan to attend, as it helps with our planning purposes.
If you would like to make a Muster Memorial Gift, please select the “Muster Memorial Gift” option. You are welcome to make a Memorial Gift regardless of whether you can attend.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE
Volunteers are needed the day of the ceremony from 3:30 p.m. – End of Ceremony. If you would like to volunteer at Muster, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
Deadline to submit names: Friday, April 10th. To confirm that your loved one is on the list of those to be remembered, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
HAMC will be collecting nonperishable food items at this year’s Muster ceremony to donate to the Houston Food Bank. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your items at the designated locations before the ceremony begins.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE

About our Speaker:
Robert L. “Bob” Albritton ‘71, Chairman, Texas A&M Board of Regents

Robert L. Albritton of Fort Worth graduated with honors from Texas A&M University in 1971, receiving a double major in Economics and Marketing. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force.
In 1978, Mr. Albritton joined Texas American Bank as Senior Vice President. Shortly thereafter he formed his first independent company, Albritton Development Company, which became the holding company for various operating entities, i.e. Mayfair Capitol, a merchant banking company with interest in several diversified businesses; Albritton Energy, a company involved in natural gas transmission and processing, as well as oil and gas exploration and production; Albritton Partners, a nationally recognized real estate development company; and in 1988, Mr. Albritton formed Mayfair Investments, LLC, a company in which he is still Chairman and CEO.
In 1994, Mr. Albritton and another individual started Railroad Controls Limited (RCL). Under his leadership, RCL became the largest privately owned railroad signaling and communications company in America before its sale in February 2015. Expansion of services to Class I railroads continued with the formation of RCL Wiring, LP in 2005 and RCL Burco, LLC in 2008 of which he is currently Chairman and CEO. Mr. Albritton is also the majority owner and Board Chairman of Wave Neuroscience, a company researching and developing treatments for PTSD and other mental and cognitive conditions.
Mr. Albritton has served on numerous boards in both the public and private sectors. He remains active in several charitable and community organizations as well. He has also been active with both the United States Golf Association and Southern Golf Association, having had the opportunity to qualify for numerous U.S. and British Amateurs.
Mr. Albritton was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Greg Abbott in 2015 and reappointed in 2021. He was elected Vice Chairman of the Board on May 3, 2023, and was elected Chairman of the Board on April 22, 2025. He has served as a member of the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Facilities Planning and Construction, the Committee on Audit and Risk Management, and the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs. He has also served as a member of the special committee on the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, and as a liaison to the Development Foundations of A&M System Members, and the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets and System Military Training Programs.
