Paul Rountree, M.d., Distinguished Alumni 2012

I was really inspired by Dr. Clevenger in the chemistry department. Was really a great supporter of mine I really enjoyed the biology department some of the people on the faculty in biology were very challenging, but when I got to medical school, I found out that I know, I knew a lot more than a lot of those other guys. So, you know, at the end of the day those were really great people, meant a lot to me, and really helped me to understand more about myself and give me more insight into, I guess, my role in the world. I worked for Exxon Mobil corporation and I am the assistant manager for the United States for occupational health issues. I end up doing a lot of oversight for clinic operations across the country. It' a fascinating job. I think of so many people that have come through this institution, have done so much. I feel unworthy of it, frankly but I can say that I feel really honored by the fact that I was selected. I'm very much an advocate of the new nursing program that we have at Texas A&M Commerce. I think this is something that's really not only nationally needed, but recently locally needed. I know the kids today are so bright and so curious and we look to them as being sort of the hope of the future.