Our Story of TAM CC

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation

STUDENTS ARE OUR FOCUS

At TAM-CC, every student’s success matters — but many face financial or resource barriers. The Foundation partners with our community to remove those barriers. Through scholarships, endowed positions, and enhanced learning resources, we open doors for students, preparing them to excel and contribute.

OUR MISSION
& VALUES

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Foundation exists solely to solicit, invest, steward, and distribute financial resources in order to support Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s mission & vision in the areas of academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.

OUR IMPACT

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$61 Million Portfolio

With a $61 million portfolio, The Foundation ensures long-term growth and impact for the University. Strong financial stewardship allows us to support current needs while securing future success.

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180 Unique Scholarships

We proudly support over 180 unique scholarships and professorships, opening doors for students and enhancing academic excellence across campus. Every award represents a step toward student success and faculty innovation.

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Foundation Distributed $2.22 Million

Distributed in FY25 In fiscal year 2025, the Foundation distributed $2.22 million to benefit students, programs, and research. These funds directly empower Islanders and elevate the university experience.

The Team

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Our Officer / Executive Committee

Dr. Gregg Silverman
President
Nancy Eshleman
Past President
Suzelle Tinnell - Vic President TAM CC
Suzelle Tinnell
Vice President
Class of ’89
Diane DeCou
Diane DeCou
Secretary
Dana Sisk
Tresurer
Class of ’01

Our Trustees

Dr. Kelly Miller
President and CEO
Stephen Rybak
Trustee
Class of ’05
Jag Cheema
Trustee
Class of ’68
Ed Cantu
Trustee
Class of ’81
Tim Stephens
Trustee
Jordan Anderson Trustee for TAM CC
Jordan Anderson
Trustee
Dr. Haysam Dawod
Trustee
Class of ’85
Rosie Vela
Trustee
Class of ’79 & ’80
Govind Nadkarni
Trustee

Foundation Support Staff

Michael Dellinger
Financial Advisor for Foundation
Julian Lopez
Foundation Coord
Jaime Nodarse Barrera
VP of Development
Richard Leshin
Legal
Laurie Cook
CPA