Please join us for the 2024 Aggie Muster event.
There will be BBQ, cake, and fun with our Aggie family.
This year’s speaker is Mr. Sam Torn ‘70.
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Ozark A&M Club's Muster speaker information:
Howdy Ozark Aggies!
It’s my honor to announce the 2024 Ozark A&M Club’s Muster speaker, Mr. Sam Torn, ‘70.
Mr. Torn received his BBA from Texas A&M University in 1970, his MBA from The University of Texas in 1973, and his Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, from the South Texas College of Law in 1977. While at Texas A&M, Mr. Torn served as Head Yell Leader, was a member of the Corps of Cadets, and was a varsity baseball squadsman. Mr. Torn served as chair of the 12th Man Foundation’s Board of Trustees, coordinated the redevelopment of Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park, co-chaired the universitywide Kyle Field Redevelopment Committee, and chaired the $225 million Texas A&M Kyle Field redevelopment campaign. Mr. Torn is also an active member of the Athletic Ambassadors and the Houston Champions Council. He formerly served as president of the Southwest Houston A&M Club, area representative for the Association of Former Students, class agent for the class of ’70, president of the Association of Former Yell Leaders, and is an active member of the Lettermen’s Association. In 2013, Mr. Torn was inducted into the Texas A&M Letterman’s Association Hall of Honor for his efforts on behalf of Texas A&M athletes. In 2015, Mr. Torn was inducted into the Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor. In 2016, Mr. and Mrs. Torn were awarded the prestigious E. King Gill Award for their efforts on behalf of Texas A&M athletics. Mr. Torn was appointed as a member of the Board of Regents by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023 and will serve until February 1, 2029.
Mr. Torn and his wife, Susan, who received her Masters in Health Education from Texas A&M in 2013, own and operate Camp Ozark in Mt. Ida, AR. In addition, Mr. Torn is the executive director of Camp War Eagle developed in cooperation with the Walton Family Foundation. Additionally, Mr. Torn is the chair of the Camp Ozark Foundation and Ozone Ministries. Mr. And Mrs. Torn have been married for 52 years, reside in Houston, Texas and have three adult children and their spouses (all graduates of Texas A&M) and 14 grandchildren ranging from 1 year to 22 years old, four of whom are students at Texas A&M.
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