Tucker Bridwell ’73, ’74

Tucker Bridwell, an esteemed energy industry executive, is the president of the Mansefeldt Investment Corporation and the Dian Graves Owen Foundation. Additionally, he manages MDJ Minerals, one of the largest private oil and gas mineral positions in the Permian Basin. He also serves on the boards of Concho Resources, Inc., in Midland, as well as First Financial Bankshares, where he serves as lead director.

 

Bridwell received B.B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from SMU’s Cox School of Business, and continues to provide visionary leadership to his alma mater. He is a member of SMU’s Board of Trustees, and vice chairman of the Cox School Executive Board. Recently Bridwell led a $5 million tribute gift effort to honor fellow SMU alumnus and professional colleague Kyle D. Miller ’01, establishing an Energy Management Program and endowing a scholarship fund in Kyle’s honor. Bridwell and his wife, Gina, have generously supported student scholarships, as well the Moody Coliseum renovation and the Indoor Performance Center. He served on the Cox School Campaign Steering Committee during SMU Unbridled: The Second Century Campaign, and was named a Cox School Distinguished Alumnus in 2006.

On the home front, Bridwell has been instrumental in Abilene’s economic development efforts, active in local and state politics, and led several Bible studies over the past 30 years. His civic accolades include an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from McMurry University, Abilene Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Distinguished Citizen Award by the Boy Scouts of America.