2011 Distinguished Alumnus Awards: Jon Brumley [Watch]
Jon Brumley, BBA ’61, Life Member, grew up in the shadow of the UT Tower. As a freshman, he almost flunked out. Brumley credits mentors at UT for helping him realize his potential and eventually graduate with honors. He soon skyrocketed to entrepreneurial fame, starting six oil and gas companies and being named a Forbes Entrepreneur of the Year. On Oct. 14, Brumley and five others received UT’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Watch his story here, and nominate someone you know for the 2013 DAA here.
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