President's Council

Why Join the President's Council?

President’s Council includes individuals and businesses in our community who believe in the education excellence and the value Del Mar College has on the local workforce, community and in students' lives. It provides a leadership giving opportunity to support the College president in advancing the mission and vision of the college in ways that are generally lacking the funding to accomplish.

President's Council Funds Two Areas:

President's Excellence Fund

The President’s Excellence Fund empowers Del Mar College President & CEO, Mark Escamilla, Ph.D. to reach a level of excellence in advancing the College’s mission and vision. Examples include community involvement, unexpected programmatic needs or opportunities, and faculty or student needs.

Viking Vanguard

This program aims to provide leadership experience for current Del Mar College students. Viking Vanguard members serve as a positive representation of the DMC brand, attending College events and activities and engaging via social media. The program offers opportunities for personal and professional development, requiring members to participate in various capacities and attend training on DMC resources.

As representatives of the College, members are expected to demonstrate exemplary behavior, a service-oriented attitude, and a willingness to assist prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders. Viking Vanguard members receive a $1,000 stipend per academic year for their participation ($500 per semester).

Membership Categories

• President’s Counselor - $10,000
• President’s Advocate - $5,000
• President’s Benefactor - $2,500
• Individual - Corporate Leader - $1,000

Your gift matters. Your continued, yearly membership and support of Dr. Escamilla empowers him to act immediately when there is a need or opportunity that will help the College. 

To Join:

Click here to go to our President's Council secure online giving page.

Or, make checks payable to Del Mar College Foundation (memo line President's Council).
Del Mar College Foundation
101 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

For more information, contact us at (361) 698-1317, or foundation@delmar.edu. 

2025 PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL MEMBERS

COUNSELOR

Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
Port of Corpus Christi Authority

ADVOCATE

Regent Carl Crull
Harrison's Landing
Robert E. Parker
Celika Storm

BENEFACTOR

Bay Ltd.
Frost Bank
Dr. Robert R. Furgason
Gignac & Associates
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
Rally Credit Union
Urban | DCCM
Valero Bill Greehey Refineries

INDIVIDUAL / CORPORATE LEADER

Chris Adler
AG | CM Inc
Sandra Alvarez
American Bank
CC Regional Transportation Authority
Eleanor B. Crook
Roycelin Deleon
Driscoll Health System
Dr. Scott Elliff
First Community Bank
Russell Franques
Steve Herbst
Gloria Hicks
John P. Jackson
Kleberg Bank
Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
Dennis Richardson
Bill Richmond & Robert Garcia
Sid Ridlehuber
Regent Carol A. Scott
Dr. Mary K. Sherwood
SpawGlass Contractors Inc
Susser Family Foundation
Turner Ramirez Architects
Todd M. Walter