The Hardin-Simmons University Office of Alumni Engagement is excited to announce the individuals selected for the 2025-26 Board of Young Associates.

The board is a select group of alumni under the age of 40 who volunteer their time to support IM体育平台’s mission in key areas, including student recruitment, fundraising, academic excellence and leadership, alumni engagement, and assistance with various university projects and activities.

Membership is offered to applicants who are at least three years post-graduation and under 40 years of age. The total number of members does not exceed 60. Membership is granted by invitation through the Board of Young Associates’ membership committee, with the approval of university leadership.

“My love for Hardin-Simmons began the moment I stepped on campus and has only grown since. Serving on the Board of Young Associates keeps me closely tied to the place that shaped me, alongside fellow alumni from diverse backgrounds. We hear directly from leadership, celebrate IM体育平台’s successes, and share that excitement with our communities. As president, I hope to cultivate a board that feels inspired, connected, and empowered to make a lasting impact,” said Connor West, Board of Young Associates president.

The officers of the Board of Young Associates are:

Connor West ’14, President, Jones Monet Productions

Dr. Brittney Dillman ’13, President-elect, Hometown Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Nathan Lowry ’09, Past-president, Big Country Title

Sadie (Zamora) Smith ’14, Secretary, Living Water Chiropractic

Andrew Franco ’19/’24, Abilene Region Vice President, Abilene ISD

Nick Neppach ’14, Dallas-Fort Worth Region Vice President, Vizient

Jerrad Grisham ’09, Greater Texas and Beyond Region Vice President, Baker Hughes

Jon Finney ’14, Chaplain, Blake/Cooper Financial Strategies

Alexa-Rae (Gist) Williams ’16, Parliamentarian, Bonds Ellis Eppich Schafer Jones, LLP

The members of the Board of Young Associates are:

Sean Aleman ’15, First Financial Trust

Jacob Allen ’12, Blake Fulenwider

Rachel (Franklin) Anderson ’14, Franklin and Son, Inc

Kristen Brockman ’13/’15, PGA of America

Tyler Burchette ’21, Sweetwater ISD

Brandy Chalmers ’14/’16, Psychology Adjunct Professor

Aaron Clough ’10, Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty

Cat Compton-Custred ’12, Santa Fe Christian School

Taylor Cooling ’18, First Financial Bank Texas

Brandon Dillman ’13, Edward Jones

Isaac Donaldson ’19, University Credit Union

Dr. Bronwyn (Hill) Dower ’10/’12, West Texas Therapy

Andrew Eurek ’17, Hendrick Health

Morgan (Biles) Finney ’15/’18, Lubbock Economic Development Association

Macee (Hall) Greer ’20/’21, Texas Computer Education Association

Kandyce Hale ’11, Hendrick Health

Zach Hawkins ’15, 49 Financial

Brandon Heard ’15, Barnett & Hill Real Estate

Misty (Gonzales) Lipscomb ’21, Texas Tech University Health Sciences

Jenae (Pharr) Lysinger ’08, Lewisville ISD

Troy Mann ’16, University Credit Union

Colt Massey ’19, Coldwell Banker/Massey Properties Group, LLC

Michael McCullough ’14, Southwest Airlines

Crystal Meneses ’08/’10, Abilene ISD

Tori Molenaar ’17, First Watch Federal Credit Union

Tony Montegna ’14, Location Rentals

LeighAnna (Routon) Morris ’11, ADHD Life Coach and Financial Coach

Kylie (Scott) Murray ’11, Nurse

Beau Myrick ’09, Abbott

Meagan (Herring) Packwood ’13, Blake Fulenwider

Lyndsey (Blagrave) Patterson ’15, Axiom Strategies

David Rice ’19, McWhorter, Cobb, and Johnson, LLP

Ashley Riemitis ’20/’22, Cattle Country Media

Jackson Sanford ’19, The Hills Church – Fort Worth

Kay Leigh Shannon ’14, Rice University

Justin Sizemore ’13/’17, Lubbock County

Dennis Smith ’11, DS Mapping Solutions

Jenny (Wheeler) Spruiell ’14/’18, Hendrick Medical Center

Joe Warrix ’18, Tax Associate

Katlynn (Nichols) Welker ’19, Stay-at-Home Mom

Rhonda (Giefer) Wilson ’09, Speech Language Pathologist