Tribute Wall

Houston, TX

Jeff is serving as The Association of Former Students’ 2025 Chair of the Board. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from the South Texas College of Law. A native of Cuero, Texas, he has been involved in the energy business in various capacities since 1978, starting his career as a petroleum landman. Jeff spent over 33 years in various executive leadership positions with four publicly traded energy service companies, Oil States International, Schlumberger, Grant Prideco and Camco International. Currently, Jeff manages Steen Interests, a family office enterprise that includes real estate, ranching and oil and gas assets in Texas and New Mexico. To reflect his creative endeavors, he has participated in the development and production of 23 feature films and documentaries, the theatrical stage production of “Rear Window” and is the lead producer on the award winning international podcast, "Pack One Bag." As a student, Jeff was a founding member and the first president of Texas A&M University’s Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was also active in student government and served as a student senator. Jeff was awarded the Star American Farmer Degree from the National Future Farmers of America during his sophomore year. Prior to his election to The Association of Former Students’ board of directors, he served The Association as a representative at large. In the community, Jeff has been active in serving on numerous philanthropic and charitable boards. He currently serves as the chairman of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Endowment, the managing trustee for the Steen Family Foundation and a trustee for the Houston Museum of Natural Science. In addition, he is a member of the Founders Circle of the Sun Valley Film Festival. Previous board service includes Girls Inc., The Diaper Foundation, The Juvenile Diabetes Association, South Texas College of Law, Cancer Counseling, Inc. and Harris County Improvement District #3 in Houston. Jeff and his wife, Barbara ’97, are Endowed Century Club members and have two sons: Jake ’19 and Fletcher ’34.