Saber & Sash Society
What is the Saber & Sash Society?
To be recognized as a Saber & Sash Society member, an RV must make a gift of $25,000 or more to the RVA. The $25,000 may be pledged and paid out over a 5 year period. Donations made by the donor to the RVA prior to the Saber & Sash pledge will not be considered toward the $25,000 amount.This donation level can not be made using a credit card.
Benefits of the Saber & Sash Society
- Saber & Sash Society members receive a bronze statue of a Senior RV w/Red Sash
- Saber & Sash Society members are granted Life Membership in the RVA and receive all associated benefits.
Interested in becoming a Saber & Sash Society Member? Please contact us at rva@corpsofcadets.org.
RVA Saber & Sash Society Members
Karen K. Martin '20
Click on the names above or scroll down for photos and bios of these RVA Saber & Sash Society members.
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Ron '64 & Jeanne Lueck
Ron and Jeanne Lueck are from College Station. Ron received his degree in Agricultural Economics with a business option in 1964. While at A&M, Ron was member of Squadron 1, the Ross Volunteer Tree Platoon, Commanded the Third Group, and was a Duncan Dining Hall waiter and Head Waiter his senior year. After graduation, Ron served 6 years in the United States Air Force serving as an instructor pilot. Ron was a pilot for American Airlines for 32 years and retired as a respected fleet manager. Ron and Jeanne have given generously to Texas A&M through the Association of Former Students, 12th Man Foundation, Corps of Cadets Association where he is a Hollingsworth 1876 Endowed Member, and a Ross Volunteer Life Member. Most importantly, Ron and Jeanne started this level of giving for the Saber & Sash Society. Ron was the first Executive Administrator of the RVA.
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Stanton Bell '54
Stanton Bell is from San Antonio, TX and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1954. While at Texas A&M, he served as Corps Adjutant, Executive Officer of the Ross Volunteers and Commander of the Firing Squad for Silver Taps, Muster and other events. He was a Distinguished Student and Distinguished Military Student and was involved with groups including the Student Senate and MSC Council.After graduation, he served in the 24th Infantry Division in Korea and was selected as aide de camp to the Commanding General. Bell is president and CEO of Bell Hydrogas, a propane company serving San Antonio and six counties. He has been a vice president and director of Mission Gas Company and has also served as director of Compass Bank and the Valero Texas Open Golf Tournament. Stanton is a Distinguished Alumnus and a generous donor to Texas A & M University and a large benefactor to the RVA. Stanton served 5 years as Captain of the 12th Man Foundation's Champions Council, created and funded the annual Ross Volunteer Spirit Award, is involved with the San Antonio A&M Club, and has sponsored A&M functions. He is a President's Endowed Scholarship donor, Sul Ross Scholarship donor and a member of the Texas A&M Foundation's Legacy Society. Stanton's Father was Stanton Bell '29. He has a daughter and son.
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Bobby R. '58 and Nita Smith
Bob Smith, known to his friends and family as "Bobby R.", is from Houston, Texas and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1958 as a Distinguished Student and Distinguished Military Student. Bobby R. is a first-generation Aggie and the first in his family to attend college. While at Texas A&M, he was in A-Infantry and served as his Sophomore Class Officer, Town Hall Representative, San Antonio Club President and Executive Officer for 1st Regiment. As a Ross Volunteer, he was selected to be a member of the Firing Squad for Silver Taps. After graduation, he served in the US Army at Ft. Benning, Georgia as a company commander and later at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas where he had his service cut short with a diagnosis of diabetes. Smith returned to Houston, where he met his wife, Nita, who he has been married to for 60 years. Bobby R. worked for CECO Corporation, a concrete company, for 19 years, working in Houston, New Orleans, and St. Petersburg, Florida. He became President of Southern Form Company in Houston, where he worked for 16 years, retiring in 1996. Bobby R. and Nita are generous donors to the Corps of Cadets Association (CCA) and the RV Association (RVA). They are members of the CCA Hollingsworth 1876 Society, and loyally support the RVA through Life Membership and membership in the Saber and Sash Society. They have two Aggie daughters and four grandchildren.
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Mark '78 and J. Renea Mohr
Mark Mohr, now residing near Del Rio, Texas, graduated with a BS in Agricultural Education in 1978 and followed with a Master of Agriculture in 1979. During the undergraduate years, Mark was a member of Squadron 6, Second Group Staff, a Ross Volunteer, and earned Distinguished Student honors. Following graduation, Mark participated in land development construction and water utility businesses throughout the greater Houston area. Both Mark and Renea successfully retired in 2021 and now focus on land investment and ranchland conservation efforts in the southwest area of Texas. The Mohrs celebrate funding Ross Volunteer Association activities through membership in the Saber & Sash Society, a true honor for both Mark and Renea. Mark is in the second generation of the Mohr Family of Aggies, along with brother Charles ’86, featuring 10 former students and 11 future Aggies.
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Gordon D. Loomis '73
Gordon Loomis is from Houston and is one of nine children of Raymond C. Loomis ‘42 and Pamela Woods Loomis. Raymond Loomis was a first-generation Aggie and four of his children attended TAMU. Gordon received a BS degree in Building Construction. He was the Executive Officer of Squadron 8, a member of the Ross Volunteer Company, and a Distinguished Military Graduate. After graduation he spent four years in the US Air Force as a Civil Engineer. After leaving the USAF he pursued a career as a petroleum landman. His Aggie degree was not suitable for that profession so he acquired a BBA degree in Petroleum Land Management from UT-Austin in 1979. Gordon retired in 2017 after 39 years working in the land department of several companies, including Mobil Oil Corp. and JPMorgan Chase Bank Trust Department. His last job was his favorite, working as the Land Manager for Aggie Oil Man and Distinguished Alumnus, B. P. Huddleston ’56. Gordon has been active in Kairos Prison Ministry since 2007. He has been the Kairos team leader for two different TDCJ Units in the Huntsville area and has mentored inmates both inside prison and after release. One of those mentees made him part of his family and he was adopted by five granddaughters. All of them love Reveille and are hoping to play softball and basketball for the Aggies. Gordon is a Life Member of the Ross Volunteer Association, a member of the CCA Hollingsworth 1876 Society, and a member of the TAMF Legacy Society. He created the Raymond C. Loomis ’42 Endowed Memorial Aggie Ring Scholarship at The Association of Former Students and is the founder of the Raymond C. Loomis ’42 Spirit of AMC Scholarship Foundation.
Charles O. Mohr DVM '86
Charles and Stacy Mohr reside in College Station, previously of Andrews, Texas. They are both members of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 1986 and have been married 38 years. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biomedical Science in 1986, Cum Laude with a BS in Veterinary Medicine in 1988, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. While at A&M, Charlie was Commanding Officer of Squadron 15, Distinguished Student, Ross Volunteer (the tall ball), and member of the General O. R. Simpson Honor Society. Stacy graduated with a BS in Physical Education in 1986. For 31 years, Charlie practiced mixed animal medicine at Andrews Vet Clinic; providing veterinary care for Andrews residents and the surrounding area. Stacy retired after 27 years of teaching with Andrews ISD. Charlie served 24 years on the AISD School Board. They are endowed Century Club members at the Association of Former Students, member of the CCA Hollingsworth 1876 Society, and life time member of the RVA. The family also has an endowed ring scholarship in memory of Henry O. Mohr DVM ’62 that will provide an Aggie ring for any graduate from Andrews High School. They have 2 Aggie children Ross ’10 (an RV) and Alison ’13, and 3 grandchildren.