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2024 Board of Directors

Emily Thome '17
President

Emily is from Georgetown, Texas and moved to Fort Worth five years ago and works as the Global Marketing Go-To-Market Project Manager for Dickies (like the pants). She is a proud member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2017 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in University Studies – Leadership with minors in Horticulture and Music and completed a Master of Science in Design, Housing & Merchandising with an emphasis in Retail Merchandising Leadership from Oklahoma State University. 

While at Texas A&M, Emily was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, where she held multiple leadership positions, a Staff Assistant for The Big Event, volunteered with Books And A Blanket, and served as a Peer Note Taker. This is Emily’s fifth year serving on the board. She previously held the position of VP of Social Media and Public Relations, VP of Scholarships, and most recently President – Elect and was a member of both the finance and scholarship committees. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family, needlepointing, playing mahjong, pilates, finding new happy hour spots with her fiancé, and training her German Shorthaired Pointer puppy, Murphy. 

Emily’s favorite A&M tradition is the Aggie Ring, as it is a constant reminder of the hard work and determination which it took to earn and the strength of the Aggie Network; without it, she wouldn’t be here in Fort Worth today.

Chase Johnson '09
President-Elect

Chase grew up in Mustang, OK and went to high school in The Woodlands, TX. He graduated from Texas A&M University Class of 2009 with a bachelors of Animal Science and Minor in Agricultural Economics. He represented The Aggies on the Rugby Field for five years and served as a club officer. After graduating Chase continued his rugby career in Sumner, New Zealand and joined the Aggie coaching staff from 2010 until he moved to Fort Worth in 2018. He served as VP of Old Maroon, the Aggie Rugby Alumni Association for seven years.

Chase is a Commercial Realtor and Property Manager in Fort Worth with Northern Crain Realty. This is his fourth year on the board and he previously served as VP of Activities.  He is looking forward to growing Aggie Night at The Fort Worth Rodeo and the club’s networking presence. He enjoys exploring new spots around Fort Worth with his fiancée Ali, playing dominoes, and a good road trip. Chase is also a huge sports fan and can still be found on the Rugby Field. 

His favorite Aggie Tradition is Midnight Yell and The Dixie Chicken.

Joey Dierker ‘05
Secretary

Joey Dierker…

Erin Wallace '98
Muster Chair

Erin is from Arlington, Texas and currently works as a real estate agent for Ebby Halliday. She is also the Parents Day Out Director at St. Laurence Church of Southlake. She is a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 1998 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science whereby she taught elementary school in AISD for 20 years. Her daughter is currently a freshman at A&M. While at Texas A&M, Erin was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, where she held multiple leadership positions, a Theta chair for The Big Event, service chair for Theta 5K and youngest Girl Scout leader in the state of Texas at the time. This is Erin’s first year serving on the board. In her free time, she enjoys singing in her church choir, working as a volunteer for CASA of Tarrant County and traveling the world with her husband and children. Erin’s favorite A&M tradition is Silver Taps and Muster. It is a beautiful remembrance of all Aggies that have gone before us. I am thankful for my years at A&M and look forward to serving as your muster chair.

Amber Barger '15
Vice President of Scholarships

Amber was born and raised in Arlington, Texas. After graduating from Texas Wesleyan University in 2009, she went on to join the Aggie Network by graduating from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2015, where she served as the President of the Student Bar Association.  She opened the Law Offices of M. Amber Barger in 2018, which provides business and real estate services to entities throughout North Texas and Oklahoma.

 

Amber and her husband, Alex, welcomed their first child in November of 2021, so most of her free time is dedicated to hanging out at the local zoos and parks. When she isn’t spending time with family, she works with cat rescue programs and practices her longtime hobby of belly dancing.  Amber is also an avid traveler and has visited 23 countries so far. Amber’s favorite Aggie tradition is the Aggie Ring.  Having an Aggie ring is an immediate symbol of camaraderie with other current and former Aggies, and reminds her of the community and her time spent as a student.

Julia Schrank '19
Vice President of Marketing & Technology

Julia is from Hamilton, TX and has lived in Fort Worth for the past year and a half. She works as a marketing analyst for Kimley-Horn, a civil engineering consulting firm. She is a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2019 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with minors in business and horticulture. She also obtained her Masters of Science in Marketing from Mays Business School in December 2020. 

While at Texas A&M, Julia was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, Aggie Elites, and served on the Aggie Muster Committee as an Awareness Coordinator and the Reunion Class Operations executive. She also worked in the Department of Petroleum Engineering for five years. In her free time, Julia enjoys singing, traveling, spending quality time with family and friends, painting, and finding the best food spots in Fort Worth. 

Julia’s favorite tradition is Aggie Muster as it connects Aggies around the world, and shows as Aggies we will always be “Here” for each other. 


Stephanie Powell '03
Vice President of Programs

Originally from the DFW metroplex (Irving, TX), Stephanie is a recovering Dallas native and new Tarrant County transplant after moving back following a 3-year stint in her home away from home, Bryan/College Station, where she was heavily involved with the local business community, Texas A&M, and the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship. Before moving to Aggieland, Stephanie was in public education for 13 years (the first of many plot twists in her life), earning her master’s in education and one pesky dissertation away from her educational doctorate.

Taking the largest leap of faith in her life to date, she resigned from education in 2018 to start her own business, one that would take on many forms including, but not limited to: graphic design, branding, web design, brand and business strategy, business and life coaching, and fractional Chief Strategy and Chief Operations Officer services. She is currently focusing on her role as a Neurodiversity and ADHD Strategist, transforming the ADHD narrative through innovative neuroleadership coaching, education, and the potential magic of animal-assisted therapy for middle and high school students and their parents, college students, and businesses/organizations.

Class of 2003, Stephanie graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Marketing and was a Fish Camp Counselor, member of Dance Arts Society, founding officer of Nu Delta Alpha, founding member of Rugby Little Sisters, volunteer during the inaugural years of CARPOOL, and frequent equine science class crasher. Her favorite current tradition is the Aggie Ring, knowing that whenever/wherever another one is near, you are in the presence of family and never alone. It’s Stephanie’s first year with the Fort Worth A&M Club and serving on the board, and she can’t wait to be surrounded by new and old Aggie family! 

Ryan Vaughan '19
Vice President of Young Alumni

Ryan is from Port Aransas, Texas and moved to Fort Worth two years ago and works as a Land Development Project Manager for Lennar Homes. He is a proud member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2019 and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a Master of Architecture in Land & Property Development in 2021.

While at Texas A&M, Ryan was a member of Traditions Council, Capital Men’s Society, Fish Camp, and Dance Arts Society. This is Ryan’s first year serving on the Fort Worth A&M Club board, where he will be serving as the VP of Young Alumni. In his free time, he enjoys visiting local coffee shops, dancing, playing sports with the FW Aggies, and spending time with his German Shepherd, Apollo.

Ryan’s favorite A&M tradition is Midnight Yell. While he was a student, one of his favorite things to do was go to the Dixie Chicken for some good bull and walk to Kyle Field for yell practice afterwards. What’s more fun is the school takes it on the road to away games, making sure we always have a yell practice. There’s nothing else like it in the world and it proves that we have one of the best fan bases in collegiate sports.

Lauren Patterson '12
Vice President of Volunteers

Lauren grew up in Spring, TX. She moved to the DFW area in January of 2014 to begin her career as an Aircraft Engineer for American Airlines. Lauren graduated from Texas A&M in 2012 with her Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering. While at Texas A&M, Lauren was a member of the co-ed engineering fraternity, Theta Tau.

In Lauren’s free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, floating the river and traveling the world. She plays social league softball and kickball and is on a local non-competitive swim team.

Lauren’s favorite Aggie tradition is the Aggie Ring. She has connected with many people on the other side of the world simply by recognition of the Aggie Ring. She also enjoys Muster and the tradition of honoring all of the fallen Aggies.

Robert DeLozier '12
Immediate Past President

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Robert is a proud Arlington Heights Yellow Jacket, member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2012, and Partner with Tack Advisors in Fort Worth. 

He started his career in financial services after spending his early post-grad years in hospitality management in restaurants and private clubs. His passion for building strong relationships and serving others has been a constant theme throughout his life and he has found a natural home in his practice of helping private clients and businesses clarify what’s important to them about money and creating a holistic plan to guide them towards their goals.

Outside of the Fort Worth A&M Club, Robert also serves as Chair of the Leadership Team for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Visionaries of the Year campaign and as a member of SteerFW, a non-profit civic engagement organization. He enjoys live music, cooking, getting outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Robert’s favorite A&M tradition is the Aggie Ring – nothing compares to being able to connect with a stranger just from a simple piece of jewelry. 

Alan Maples '85
At-Large Director

Except for his time at A&M (BBA ’85 & M.Agr. ’86) and Baylor (JD ’94), Alan has lived in Fort Worth for all of his life. While at A&M, Alan was CO of Heaven’s Eleven in the Corps of Cadets, a Ross Volunteer, RA, and attended four Fish Camps (1 as a fish and 3 as a Counselor). In 1984, Alan started the Aggie Ring Dunk tradition. He is blessed to have met his wife-to-be, Alisa Dean ’87, in Sociology 205 and they are most proud of raising two Good Ags, Jackson ’19 and Corder ’21.

This is Alan’s 14th year to be on this Club’s Board of Directors, having served in a variety of roles, including President in 2005, like his father did before him in 1953, 1958, and 1960.Alan’s favorite Aggie Tradition is Whipping Out.

Neil Barrow '08
At-Large Director

Neil is a business development expert with 15 years experience in sales and business development. He is the founder of RevOps Advisors, a fractional and outsourced business development consulting firm. He works with professional, financial, and consulting services firms to build a practical business development strategy and coordinates resources to execute.

Over his career, Neil has been at the forefront of the DFW market in accounting, private equity, and back office technology. He has worked and trained with some of the best thought leaders in these industries which he used to launch his firm, RevOps Advisors.

He lives in Fort Worth, a husband to Morgan and father to Nora. He is a beer nerd, amateur cook, vinyl record enthusiast and a terrible golfer.

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