What is the Austin College Alumni Board (AC AB)?
The Alumni Board is a collection of volunteers that serves as the governing body of the Austin College Alumni Association.
The voting members of the Alumni Board are comprised of approximately 40 at-large members from various class years, geographic locations, and backgrounds as well as representatives from the Austin College Special Associations, the President of the Greek Alumni Council, and a representative of the student body. Non-voting members include representatives from the Austin College Alumni Engagement Office and honorary members elected by the Alumni Board.
The Alumni Board seeks to promote the interests of the alumni, the College, and the current students in several ways, such as the following:
- Helping plan and advertise college-related events for alumni;
- Expressing the ideas, opinions, and concerns of Austin College alumni;
- Raising awareness of the mission and programs of the College, including programs in which alumni can participate; and
- Honoring faculty, staff, and alumni who have distinguished themselves in their field of endeavor.
The Alumni Board meets three times per year. Its committees meet between full board meetings to work on various projects.
Serving on the Alumni Board is a wonderful way to engage, or perhaps re-engage, with Austin College. Membership also provides an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and Austin College alumni from other eras.
If you are interested in serving on the Alumni Board, there are typically a few openings each year. You may nominate yourself or another alum via nomination forms provided at the top of this page.
For more information, please write to alumniboard@austincollege.edu.
Alumni Board Members
Alyssa Banta ‘90
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]
Cindy Bean ’75
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]
Clint Buck ‘07
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]
Chris Burke ‘89
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]
Clarissa Caballero ‘19
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]
Hillary Luckett Clark ‘09
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]
Dean Colbert ‘88
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]
Tom Garrison ’96, MAT ‘98
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]
Jana Harrison ‘89
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]
Polly Butler Harrison ‘94
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]
Caitlin Larsen ‘10
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]
Laura Streater Riehm ‘87
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]
Wayne Whitmire ‘92
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]
Jack Wylie ‘88
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]
Melida Ailshire ‘06
Honorary Member since 2017 Occupation: Owner, J-Talk Services, Translations & Interpreter Services
Nick Pernick ’18
Member since 2021 Medical Student, UT Southwestern Nick Pernik graduated from Austin College in 2018. While there, he enjoyed being involved in the Tri-Gamma fraternity, Pre-Health Society, and Acumen, the college’s research journal. After graduation, he matriculated to UT Southwestern Medical School where he is currently a fourth-year medical student pursuing a career in neurosurgery.
David Savage ’07
Member since 2021 Physician, Scripps Health David Savage is a physician at Scripps Health in LaJolla, CA. He grew up in Lindale, a small East Texas town, and chose Austin College because of its friendly community, its liberal arts curriculum, and its reputation for pre-medical preparation. He was a member of the AC Concert Band… [Read More]
David Stone ’75
Member since 2021 Former Wealth Management Specialist, Stone – Dobbs Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors I was born (May 5, 1948) David Graham Stone in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and spent the first six years of my life as an Army brat on the East Coast. Grew up in La Jolla, California,… [Read More]
Casey Titus ‘09
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]
Patricia Randolph ’76, MAT ’77
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]
Asusena Coto ’18
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]
Lauren Rose ’13
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]
Seth Howard ’20
Member since 2023 Seth graduated from Austin College in 2020 with a double major in Economics and Finance. While at Austin College Seth was Vice President of Student Assembly, completed an Economics Honors thesis funded by NOAA, a tutor at the Academic Skills Center and gave a TEDx talk. After graduating from Austin College, Seth… [Read More]
Preston Glasscock ’17
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]
Montie Krumnow ’89
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]
Darryl Blackburn ’83
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]
Betsy Furler ’89
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]
Kalynne Harvey ’90
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]
Elijah Brown ’01
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]
Marc Parrish ’92
Member since 2023 Marc Parrish was raised in College Station, TX. He is a 1992 graduate of Austin College, where he majored in International Studies & Spanish and won the Carroll Pickett Award for most valuable tennis player. After graduation, Marc attended the Fletcher School of International Affairs at Tufts University and worked at Putnam… [Read More]
Amy Razzino ’90
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]
Executive Committee:
Jack Wylie ’88, President | Chris Sevin Burke ’89, Second Vice President |
Casey Titus ’09, First Vice President | Wayne Whitmire ’92, Secretary |
Members:
Alyssa Banta ’90 | DeAndre Holmes ’15 |
Cindy Curtis Bean ’75 | Robert Scott Howard ’81 |
Javier Berrones ’16 | Seth Howard ’20 |
Darryl Blackburn ’83 | Montie Krumnow ’89 |
Elijah Brown ’01 | Caitlin Larsen ’10 |
Clint Buck ’07 | Marc Parrish ’92 |
Chris Sevin Burke ’89 | Mark (Nick) Pernik ’18 |
Clarissa Caballero ’19 | Mike Price ’92 |
Hillary Luckett Clark ’09 | Patricia Randolph ’76 |
Dean Colbert ’88 | Amy Razzino ’90 |
Asusena Coto ’18 | Laura Streater Riehm ’87 |
Betsy Furler ’89 | Lauren Rose ’13 |
Tom Garrison ’96 | David Savage ’07 |
Preston Glasscock ’17 | David Stone ’75 |
G. Kerby Haltom ’85 | Blake Utter ’07 |
Jana Harrison ’89 | Gabriel Vasquez ’11 |
Polly Butler Harrison ’94 | Lynn Northcutt Vega ’85 |
Kalynne Harvey ’90 | Wayne Whitmire ’92 |
Honorary Members:
Melida Ailshire ‘06 |