1977 Mike Farris
(’77 BA, Political Science) has written a book, Kanaka Blues, published by Savant Books and Publications of Honolulu. He is a literary agent with Farris Literary Agency and an attorney with the Dallas firm of Tipton Jones, whose practice includes commercial litigation and entertainment law. Noted: August 31, 2010
1976 Patricia Pearson
(’76 BSW) recently published a book, Stop Self-Sabotage: Get Out of Your Own Way to Earn More Money, Improve Your Relationships, and Find the Success You Deserve. She is a motivational speaker and business coach based in Cedar Park, Texas. Noted: August 31, 2010
1974 Ralph Wurbs
(’74 MS, Civil Engineering) is an associate director for the Texas Water Resources Institute at Texas A&M University, where he is a professor in the Zachry Civil Engineering Department. He joined the department in 1980. Noted: August 31, 2010
1973 Bob McGrath
(’73 BA, Sociology), judge of the 342nd District Court in Tarrant County, was hired by Dallas County commissioners as legal adviser. McGrath had been a Tarrant County judge since 1993. Noted: August 31, 2010
1972 Stephen B. Kinslow
(’72 BA, English) announced his intention to retire as president and CEO of the Austin Community College District when his contract expires in June 2011. He will have 34 years of service with ACC, including six as president. Noted: August 31, 2010
1971 Larry Kilgore
(’71 BBA, Business Administration) is regional president for the Downtown Fort Worth and Southlake Banking Centers for Southwest Securities, FSB. He has more than 40 years experience in the banking industry in the Fort Worth-Dallas area, serving most recently as president and director of Southwest Bank. Noted: August 31, 2010
1970 Gary Trietsch
(’70 BS, ’74 MS, Civil Engineering) was named Transportation Giant of the Year by the Texas Chapter of the International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association. Trietsch is a vice president at Dannenbaum Engineering in Austin and a member of the UT Arlington College of Engineering’s Board of Advisors. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 2005. Noted: August 31, 2010
1968 Martha Burk
(’68 MA, Psychology; ’74 PhD, General Experimental Psychology) released the book Your Money and Your Life: The High Stakes for Women Voters in ’08 and Beyond. She is the former chair of the National Council of Women’s Organizations in Washington, D.C. Noted: August 31, 2010
1941 James “Brad” Bradley
(’41 AS) has been Cotton Bowl photographer for 63 years, dating to 1948. He was named to the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame in 2007. Noted: August 31, 2010
1973 Bob McGrath
(’73 BA, Sociology), judge of the 342nd District Court in Tarrant County, was hired by Dallas County commissioners as legal adviser. McGrath had been a Tarrant County judge since 1993. Noted: August 31, 2010
1971 Jim Guay
(’71 BBA, Business Administration) is executive director of the Junior Achievement chapter in Tyler. He has 30 years experience with Junior Achievement in Dallas, South Carolina, and Louisiana. Noted: August 31, 2010
1972 Stephen B. Kinslow
(’72 BA, English) announced his intention to retire as president and CEO of the Austin Community College District when his contract expires in June 2011. He will have 34 years of service with ACC, including six as president. Noted: August 31, 2010
1973 David Branton
(’73 BS, Electrical Engineering) is chief executive officer for Turbine Generator Maintenance, an independent provider of inspection, maintenance, and repair services for owners of steam and gas turbines and generators in Cape Coral, Fla. He has been in the power generation service business for 37 years. Bob McGrath (’73 BA, Sociology), judge of the 342nd District Court in Tarrant County, was hired by Dallas County commissioners as legal adviser. McGrath had been a Tarrant County judge since 1993. Noted: August 31, 2010
1974 Lillie Biggins
(’74 BSN) is senior vice president of hospital operations at Texas Health Fort Worth. Noted: August 31, 2010
1974 Mark Plume
(’74 BBA, Business Administration) is general manager of the J.C. Penney store in Pearland. He has worked for J.C. Penney for 41 years. Ralph Wurbs (’74 MS, Civil Engineering) is an associate director for the Texas Water Resources Institute at Texas A&M University, where he is a professor in the Zachry Civil Engineering Department. He joined the department in 1980. Noted: August 31, 2010
1971 Kristy Libotte Keener
(’71 BFA, Art) won an International Association of Business Communicators 2010 Bronze Quill Award for graphic design for a Broadway concert postcard/poster. She is graphic design coordinator at the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Noted: August 31, 2010
1975 Paul Swasko
(’75 MSSW) is an honorary co-chairman of the St. Joseph's Community Foundation Heart of Paris Gala 2010, scheduled for October in Paris, Texas. He and his wife, Betty, have volunteered their time on medical mission trips to Mexico. Noted: August 31, 2010
1975 Sally Wellborn
(’75 BA, Mathematics) was named to the board of directors of the National Business Group on Health. She is senior vice president of benefits for Walmart in Bentonville, Ark., and has more than 25 years experience in corporate human resources. Noted: August 31, 2010
1975 Kent Worley
(’75 BBA, Business Administration) retired after 32 years with the Fort Worth Fire Department. He became the department’s public information officer in 1989 and served as a commissioner of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection since 2002. Noted: August 31, 2010
1976 David Kunkle
(’76 BS, Criminal Justice; ’94 MPA) retired as Dallas police chief. He had previously been police chief in Grand Prairie and Arlington. Noted: August 31, 2010
