G. Russell Kirkland Distinguished Visiting Executive Lecture

Dr. Faiza Khoja
and the College of Business at
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invite you
to attend the G. Russell Kirkland Distinguished
Visiting Executive Lecture honoring

David Engel

Join us for an engaging evening filled with
inspiring insights from a Coastal Bend business leader.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

H-E-B Performance Hall | Performing Arts Center
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive

5:30 p.m.

Students, please bring your SandDollar card

Open to the public

History

The G. Russell Kirkland Distinguished Visiting Executive Chair has been created by friends of the late Mr. G. Russell Kirkland and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to honor his distinguished service to the development of the University, the city of Corpus Christi, and South Texas. Mr. Kirkland was the Vice President of Development at Texas A&I at Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi State University from 1975 to 1978. Prior to joining the University, Mr. Kirkland was associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith for 35 years, and was Vice President and manager of the Corpus Christi office. Mr. Kirkland was also Founder and Director of Parkdale State Bank. In addition, Mr. Kirkland served as President of the Little Theatre Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Symphony, and was Director of First State Bank of Ingleside, KEDT-TV, and YMCA. Mr. Kirkland was a national director of the Navy League.

For more information call 361-825-2786 or email cobdeansoffice@tamucc.edu.