The Dan and Linda Taylor Endowed Scholarship was established by Dan and Linda Taylor in 1993. The scholarship is awarded to entering freshman majoring in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and designated as a Dean's Scholar Gold or Silver Award recipient.

Mr. Dan Taylor received both a BS and MED in Agricultural Education from Texas Tech University in 1964 and 1968, respectively. His wife, Linda, received a BBA and MS in Business Administration from Texas Tech University in 1965 and 1969, respectively.
Dan received the Outstanding Agriculturalist in 2003 and Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumnus in 1998 both from the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. Linda received the Outstanding Agriculturalist in 2014 from the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources.

Dan and Linda are former members of Chancellor's Council and Dan is a current member of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Advisory Board. While students at Texas Tech University, Dan participated in Block and Bridle and Collegiate FFA, and Linda participated in Pi Omega Pi and Rodeo Association.

Dan and Linda have three grown children: Davon, who is a Former Student of Texas Tech University, DeLinda, who received a BS in Agricultural Education from Texas Tech University in 1989, and Darrell, who received a BS in Food Technology from Texas Tech University in 1992.

Dan and Linda officially retired after selling Buster's Gin in 2009. They own and run DLT Enterprises, Inc. on a part-time basis. Dan serves on the Board for Texas FFA Foundation, President of the Board of the American Museum of Agriculture, and Board Member of the Hockley County Stock Show. Dan is a former Board Member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, former President of Ropes Lions Club, and former Director of the Wolfforth Chamber of Commerce. In October 2010 he received an Honorary American FFA Degree.

Dan and Linda reside in Ropesville, TX.

To support this scholarship, please visit the Dan and Linda Taylor Endowed Scholarship gift page.

Contact

Alex Yack
Alex.Yack@ttu.edu
Senior Director of Development
806.742.2802

Matt Williams
matt.williams@ttu.edu
Associate Director of Development
806.742.2802

Tanner Rex
tanner.rex@ttu.edu
Assistant Director of Development
806.742.2802