Alumni Board

Member since 2019 Occupation: Commercial and Residential Property Owner & Photographer and Writer, Rent Historic Fort Worth, LLC and Panther City, LL Alyssa Banta purchases real estate within two miles of downtown Fort Worth, rehabilitates the properties, restores them and rents them to people who appreciate living in quirky and beautiful spaces. She up-cycles, shops… [Read More]

Member since 2018 Occupation: Retired, Austin College Cindy utilized her Sociology degree in the Social Work field then connected with Sherman ISD as a substitute teacher when her children were in school. In 1995, she began a 16 ½ year adventure in the Austin College Alumni Office. Since retirement she has enjoyed the world of… [Read More]

Member since 2016 Occupation: Attorney, Branscomb Law Clint Buck graduated from Austin College with his B.A. in 2007, double majoring in music and sociology. Throughout his enrollment, he participated in several organizations, including the Posey Leadership Institute, Student Assembly, Sherman Symphony Orchestra, Austin College Concert Band, Greater Texoma Jazz Ensemble, Gamma Gamma Gamma fraternity, and… [Read More]

Member since 2018 Occupation: Realtor, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Chris Sevin Burke ’89 has been a member of the Alumni Board since 2018 and has enjoyed engaging with other alumni and giving back to the College. Currently she is the Homecoming Chairperson. She is a member of Kappa Gamma Chi Sorority and the KRX… [Read More]

Member since 2020 Occupation: Spanish Teacher, Frisco ISD While at Austin College, Clarissa majored in Psychology, double minored in Education and Spanish and completed her Masters in Teaching. In 2018, she served as Student Body President and in 2019 was chosen to be the Student Commencement Speaker. Throughout her enrollment, she became an intern for… [Read More]

Member since 2020 Occupation: Attorney, LeCrone Law Firm Hillary Luckett Clark obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Austin College in 2009. She graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law with dual J.D. and Master of Public Administration degrees in 2012. She returned to Sherman as an associate attorney with the LeCrone… [Read More]

Member since 2020 Occupation: Director of Athletic Services, Aldine Independent School District Dean Colbert is a Director of Athletic Services in the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas. Colbert is a 1988 graduate of Austin College where he majored in Business Administration and Physical Education. While at Austin College, Colbert was a member of… [Read More]

Member since 2018  Occupation: Principal, Jesuit College Preparatory School Tom Garrison received a B.A. in 1996 and an MAT in 1998, both from Austin College. He began teaching English at Jesuit in 1998, served as assistant principal of academics 2003-2011, and as principal 2011-present. While at Austin College, Tom was active in Lambda Chi fraternity,… [Read More]

Member since 2019 Occupation: Dentist, Millennium Dental Jana Harrison is a first generation college graduate who completed her undergraduate degree with a B.A. in Biology from Austin College. During her time at AC she participated in several organizations and served as vice-president of the Alpha Delta Chi sorority. Since her graduation she has maintained her… [Read More]

Member since 2018  Occupation: Director of Theater, Wylie High School, Wylie ISD I am married to a fellow AC grad and we have 3 teenage sons, twins that are 17 and a younger one that is 13. I am the Director of Theatre at Wylie High School and when not directing students, I seek out… [Read More]

Member since 2020 Occupation: Construction Lawyer, Allensworth Law I’m a corporate attorney living the Hill Country dream! After enjoying my time at Austin College as a Sumner scholar, Alpha Delta Chi sister and Jordan Language House resident, I graduated in 2010 with an international relations degree and a Spanish minor. A 2013 graduate of South… [Read More]

Member since 2018 Occupation: Skin Deep Laser MD At AC I loved serving on SDB (Student Development Board) and was a Delta (and Kappa & Lambda Chi by association). I spent my Junior year in Cambridge, England where I was on the rowing team and spent Christmas, Easter and summer breaks trying to meet up… [Read More]

Member since 2017 Occupation: Financial Services – Corporate Strategy, Transamerica Wayne Whitmire has over 25 years of exemplary management experience in mid-sized to Fortune 25 Financial Services companies. As a leader in strategic business planning with Transamerica, Mr. Whitmire leverages expertise in project management, operations, entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and communication, in strategic planning functions and… [Read More]

Member since 2018 Occupation: Benton-Luttrell, President Jack H. Wylie joined fellow alumnus Roger Luttrell at the Benton-Luttrell Company after a 30-year career as an educator and coach.  Jack resides in Van Alstyne and is a native Texan having been born and raised in Athens.  He attended Austin College earning Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees.  Jack has… [Read More]

Honorary Member since 2017 Occupation: Owner, J-Talk Services, Translations & Interpreter Services

Member since 2017, First Vice President Occupation: Director of Admissions, Episcopal High School (Houston) Casey is the daughter of Jack (’72) and Mary Titus. Casey majored in History with a minor in Political Science and completed her Masters in Teaching in 2010. During her time at Austin College she was Katy ‘Roo, a member of… [Read More]

Member since 2023 Occupation:  Retired teacher Graduated from Austin College with a BA in Physical Education ‘76 and an MAEd in ‘77.   Taught in public and independent schools in Northeast Texas and Houston area – PE, Adapted PE and Special Education, Athletic Director. Also homeschooled our daughter for 2 years. Served as a recreation… [Read More]

Member since 2023 Occupation: Associate Spanish Immersion Teacher at University of Houston’s Child Learning Center and am a Majorette Dance Coach for the Wizardettes at YES Prep Southeast Secondary.  During my time at Austin College I participated in numerous organizations. I was in Cross-Country, Soccer, Asian Student Association, Los Amigos, Black Expressions, KangaKrew, Aussies &… [Read More]

Member since 2023 Occupation: Lauren is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Sachse (Sak-See), Texas. As the first incumbent Assistant City Manager, Lauren oversees Finance, Human Resources, Leisure Services, Neighborhood Services, IT, Communications, and handles various development-based special projects in the City Manager’s Office. Lauren is very involved in the local government profession.… [Read More]

Member since 2023 Occupation: Litigator at Norton Rose Fulbright. He assists clients during all phases of litigation, with experience in fiduciary duty disputes, competition, securities, intellectual property, constitutional law, environmental law, breach of contract, insurance, premises liability, and white-collar criminal law.   As an undergraduate, Preston was a History and Philosophy major. He played on the… [Read More]

Member since 2023 Occupation:  COO and Co-Founder, For All Abilities Montie majored in French and Philosophy at Austin College.  She studied abroad in France and used her international experience to help cultivate her career as a successful global energy broker until her retirement in 2021.  She is also passionate about increasing awareness and employment for… [Read More]

Member since 2022 Occupation: Business Executive / Entrepreneur Darryl Blackburn received a B.A. in 1983 from Austin College. Darryl is a Business Executive having worked predominantly at Texas Instruments and McAfee Software. He received his MBA from The University of Texas, Austin. Darryl began working in Business Finance immediately after graduating from AC in 1983… [Read More]

Member since 2023 Betsy Furler is the CEO and founder of For All Abilities and a licensed speech pathologist. She is passionate about optimizing the strengths of all people and ensuring that people are valued for their strengths and their differences. At For All Abilities, Betsy leads the development of a solution that enables employers to easily… [Read More]

Member since 2023 Occupation: Attorney Kalynne has enjoyed a career as an attorney in Central Texas and then in Washington DC as a Legislative Adviser to then-Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. She married into the military life which saw deployments and many moves, including a three-year stint in Italy. They are now retired from the Air… [Read More]

Member Since 2023 Occupation: Attorney, Grayson County District Attorney’s Office Elijah Brown graduated from Austin College with a B.A. in 2001 majoring in sociology. While attending, he was a member of the Austin College baseball team. After graduating, he went on to Texas Wesleyan School of Law in Ft. Worth, Texas where he graduated in… [Read More]

Member since 2023 Occupation: Principal, Menta Academy North, a therapeutic day school for children ages 3-22. Amy Richardson Razzino ’90 is a member of Kappa Gamma Chi Sorority and has served on the KRX Alumni Network board since 2019. She has also stayed in close contact with many of her Kappa sisters. Amy lives in… [Read More]