Texas Tech’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources has announced its first-ever “30 Under 30” class, recognizing a distinguished group of young alumni whose achievements and leadership are shaping the future of agriculture, science, business and community engagement.
The honorees were selected for their outstanding academic accomplishments, professional excellence and contributions to their respective fields. Representing a cross-section of disciplines within Davis College, the recipients reflect the academic unit’s commitment to innovation, service and the cultivation of next-generation leaders.
“I’m thrilled to take part in organizing Davis College's inaugural 30 Under 30 Awards,” said Sandra Addo, program coordinator and Davis college’s Program Manager for Career Pathways. “It is an incredible honor to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our awardees, who embody innovation, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive impact in our communities. Their accomplishments inspire us all to aim higher and reach further.”
In recognition of their success, the honorees will be celebrated during two upcoming events hosted by Davis College. The first will take place during the college’s annual homecoming breakfast on October 11, 2025, prior to Texas Tech’s home football game.
The second, a formal award ceremony and professional development summit, is scheduled for February 16, 2026, at the university. The latter event will feature a full day of networking and leadership workshops, followed by an evening awards presentation.
Organizers expect the program to foster connections between rising alumni, current faculty, and college leadership, underscoring Davis College’s ongoing investment in alumni success and continued learning. Assisting in development and implementation of the events are Davis College Assistant Director of Development Tyler Schuster and Davis College Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Tracee Murph.
The inaugural class includes: (Name | Degree(s) | Graduation Date(s) | Hometown | Position | Company)
- Ashley Adams | B.S. Animal Science, Equine Production; M.S. Animal Science | Spring 2017, Fall 2023 | Lubbock, TX | Business Owner, Ashley Adams Media
- Kiersten Atkinson | B.S. Animal Science, Meat Science Business | Spring 2017 | Scott City, KS | Sales Manager, Raider Red Meats
- Denny Burdean Atchley | Dual B.S. Agricultural & Applied Economics & B.B.A General Business | Fall 2024 | Las Cruces, NM | Membership & Affiliate Services Manager, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Zachary Buckley | B.S. Animal Science, Meat Science Business | Spring 2020 | Clovis, CA | Unit Manager, Raider Red Meats
- Claire Cleveland | B.S. Agricultural Communications | Spring 2019 | Lubbock, TX | Director of Marketing, Brady & Hamilton, LLP
- Elizabeth Corbett | B.S. Agricultural Communications; M.S. Agricultural Communications | Spring 2019, Spring 2022 | Mason, MI | Senior Communication Specialist, Covenant Health
- Dylan Davidson | B.S. Agricultural Communications; M.S. Agricultural Communications | Spring 2020, Spring 2022 | Childress, TX | Director of Marketing & Creative Design, American Paint Horse Association
- Jessica Dorsey | B.S. Agricultural Leadership | Fall 2019 | Sanford, NC | Corn Post Herbicides Senior Product Manager, BASF Agricultural Solutions
- Lindsay Dube | Dual B.S. Agricultural Communications & B.S. Creative Media Industries | Spring 2023 | Thorndale, TX | Junior Copywriter, Idea Peddler
- Sidney Dunkel | B.S. Animal Science, Equine Production | Spring 2021 | Archer City, TX | Instructor of Animal Sciences, West Texas A&M University
- Lindsay Francis | B.S. Agricultural Communications | Spring 2018 | Saint Hedwig, TX | Assistant Director of Communications, Tourism & Events, City of Temple
- Alexes Healton | B.S. Agricultural Communications | Summer 2022 | Burkburnett, TX | Content Developer, iCev
- Kaden Hicks | B.S. Agricultural & Applied Economics | Spring 2018 | Hereford, TX | CFO/Licensed Commodity Broker, May or May Not Livestock
- Victoria Huckaby | B.S. Agricultural Communications | Spring 2022 | Post, TX | Marketing Specialist, Kubota Tractor Corporation
- Kylie Kitten | B.S. Agricultural Communications; M.S. Agricultural Communications | Spring 2023, Fall 2024 | Chowchilla, CA | Director of Communications, Quarterway Cotton
- Keni Reese Lairy | B.S. in Agricultural Communications, Minor in Agribusiness Management, Equine Science Certificate | Spring 2019 | Krum, TX | Director of Marketing & Communications, Montana Stockgrowers Association
- Tyllor Ledford | B.S. Agricultural & Applied Economics, M.S. Agricultural & Applied Economics |, Fall 2019, Summer 2021| Durango, CO | Market Analyst, U.S. Wheat Associates
- Conner McKinzie | B.S. Animal Science, Meat Science; M.S. Animal Science | Spring 2021, Spring 2023 | Stephenville, TX | Agricultural Science Teacher & FFA Advisor, Lubbock ISD- AgriSTEM Complex
- Mark Nall | B.S. Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology | Summer 2017 | Shannon, TX | Senior Research Associate, Corteva Agriscience
- Kamron Newberry | B.S. Plant & Soil Science, M.S. Horticulture Science | Spring 2021, Spring 2023 | Wolfforth, TX | Advocacy Project Coordinator, AmericanHort
- Payton Priest | B.S. Agricultural Communications | Spring 2019 | Canyon, TX | Associate Director of Development, TTU School of Vet Medicine
- Joseph Rosenwinkel | Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | Spring 2023 | Kingwood, TX | Director of Operations, U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales
- Alexandra Salinas | B.S. Agricultural Leadership, M.S. Agricultural Education | Fall 2022, Spring 2024 | Mission, TX | Ph.D. Student - Agricultural Communications, Education, & Leadership, The Ohio State University
- Ryleigh Semanchik | M.S. Agricultural Communications | Spring 2023 | Great Meadows, NJ | Territory Sales Manager & Nutrition Consultant, Bluebonnet Feeds
- Madison Shults | B.S. Animal Science | Spring 2020 | Meeker, CO | Beef Territory Manager, Merck Animal Health
- Shalynn Sumrow | B.S. Agricultural & Applied Economics, M.S. Agricultural & Applied Economics | Spring 2020, Spring 2022 | Mount Vernon, TX | Agricultural Marketing Specialist/Agricultural Economist, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
- Caroline Wall | B.S. Animal Science, Equine Assisted Therapy | Fall 2023 | Dallas, TX | Owner/Head Trainer, Collinear Equestrian
- Conner Watts | B.S. Plant & Soil Science, Minor in Animal Science | Spring 2022 | Lubbock, TX | Farmer, DCW Farms, LLC
- Nick Wilson | B.S. Plant & Soil Science | Summer 2023 | Plano, TX | Master’s Student, Texas Tech Davis College
- Matthew Winterholler-Throckmorton | B.S. Agricultural Communications | Summer 2019 | Gilette, WY | Senior Manager, Farmer & External Communication, Dairy MAX
CONTACT: Sandra Addo, Program Manager for Career Pathways, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or sandra.addo@ttu.edu
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