Shepperd Inner Circle

The Shepperd Inner Circle supports the Distinguished Lecture Series. Our generous Inner Circle donors underwrite the cost of the Distinguished Lectures and ensure the community series remains both free of charge and open to the public to promote learning, connection, and leadership across West Texas.

As a token of appreciation, our Shepperd Inner Circle members enjoy:

  • an invitation to include the member and one guest to private receptions held for the Distinguished Lecture speaker
  • an opportunity to have a photo taken with the speaker and/or receive an autographed book from the speaker, when available
  • reserved seating at all Distinguished Lecture events

Membership to the Shepperd Inner Circle comes with a tax-deductible donation of $1,500 to The University of Texas Permian Basin. Secure your membership for the 2024-2025 speaker series before September 15, 2024 at a reduced price of $1,200. You may donate online here, or via check by mailing your donation to the address below. Please note on the memo line of your check: Shepperd Inner Circle.

UT Permian Basin
Attn: Office of Advancement
4901 E. University
Odessa, TX 79701

Thank you for your support of The University of Texas Permian Basin, the Shepperd Leadership Institute, and its meaningful Distinguished Lecture Series!

Inner Circle Members

Wes & Melisa Burnett

Margaret Carpenter

Paul & Martha Crump

Frank Deaderick

Rich & Renee Earls

Kirk & Brenna Edwards

Dr. Paul Feit

Kevin & Christine Foreman

Richard "Dick" & Iola Gillham

Judy  Hayes

Grace F. King

Mark Knox

J.Ross Lacy

Rep. Brooks & Shelby Landgraf

The Honorable Tryon & Trudy Lewis

Chad & Tammy McAllaster

Dr. Ray & Lorraine Perryman

Drs. Edwin and Suzanne Rathbun

C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls

Ted A. and Deana Tuminowski

Ludie & Eben Warner

Westech Seal, Inc.

Jim & Claire Woodcock