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
Inner Circle Members
Mona Ables
Bruce & Becky Brady
Margaret Carpenter
Paul & Martha Crump
Frank Deaderick
Gary & Diana Edmiston
Kirk & Brenna Edwards
Dr. Paul Feit
Dr. & Mrs. Donald Floyd
Richard "Dick" & Iola Gillham
Vicenta "Vickie" Gomez
Joe Cobb, Jr. & Dr. Michele Harmon
Judith Hayes
John "Loy" Helm
Billy Kelley
John and Marion Kimberly
Grace F. King
Mark Knox
J.Ross Lacy
John & Beverly Landgraf
Chad & Tammy McAllaster
Collin & Meghan Sewell
Westech Seal, Inc.
Dr. Ray & Lorraine Perryman
Drs. Edwin and Suzanne Rathbun
The Honorable James & Mitchie Rush
C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls
Dan & Christina Stansbury
Ludie & Eben Warner
Jim & Claire Woodcock