Cuero native Fischer named Texas A&M Distinguished Alumnus

Twelve Aggies have been selected as the 2022 recipients of the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University, the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Cuero native Mark A. Fischer was one of those 12. Fischer ’72 founded Chaparral Energy, where he was CEO until his retirement, and still leads the boards of six additional companies. His entrepreneurial spirit also helped him in serving as a co-chair for Texas A&M’s recent Lead by Example campaign, which raised over $4.25 billion.

Since the inception of the award in 1962, only 318 of Texas A&M’s over 555,000 former students have been recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Awarded jointly by Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students, this honor recognizes those Aggies who have achieved excellence in their chosen professions and made meaningful contributions to Texas A&M University and their local communities.

“We are deeply grateful that our former students give so much as leaders in their professions and communities, while also giving so much back to Texas A&M to encourage and empower those who follow them,” said Texas A&M President M. Katherine Banks.

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