Phi Gamma Delta - University of Texas

Page 2 Phi Gamma Delta FI JI Welcome, NEW Members Holden Carter Rogan Crumley Michael Dehlinger Ryan Egger Tyler Gardner David Greskovich Walker Houdek Chase Lancaster Jake Lewis Thomas McConn Thomas Oliver James Osborn William Putman Robert Zackary Brother, Husband, Father, Friend REMEMBERING C. SHAWN "BULLDOG" MOWLES '81 S hawn Mowles '81 passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 22, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. Shawn was born on May 2, 1962, in Odessa, Texas, and was raised in Midland, Texas. After graduating from high school, Shawn attended Midland Junior College for one year. He then transferred to UT, where he graduated in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in economics. While at Texas, Shawn served as pledge trainer and in various other leadership roles. Shawn "Bulldog" Mowles was as legendary a Texas Fiji as any who have roamed the halls of Buen Retiro. Upon graduation, Shawn moved back to Midland and began working at Berg Motor Company as a car salesman. In 1995, he took an opportunity to move to Longview, Texas, and work with his friend and fraternity brother, David Houston '81, at what was then Brew Pontiac- Honda. Under Shawn's leadership and guidance, Brew Honda was recognized as one of the top automobile dealerships in the country for customer satisfaction. In 2012, Shawn went to work for friend Will Adamson at Sabine Pipe Inc. in Kilgore, Texas, where he stayed for eight years. He was most recently employed at Platinum Pipe Rentals. Shawn loved being a salesman and providing value for his customers while building lifelong relationships. One of Shawn's passions was slow-pitch softball. He played under coach Tommy Hawkins for Dickey Box Motor Company, Bud Light, and Coors of Midland. He also coached and played for Brew Pontiac in Longview. Shawn's teams won championships at the highest levels of state, regional, and national competitions and, as a pitcher, he was instrumental in his teams' successes. Shawn was an able bowler, a frustrated-but-slowly-improving golfer, and obsessed with physical fitness. He ran marathons, competed in triathlons, and was the founding member of the Shawn Mowles Running Club. Shawn was a long-standing member and integral part of The Henderson Hill Bennett Mowles Memorial Fantasy Football League where he, along with his brothers, held the 2020 championship belt. Shawn would drive eight hours to participate in an HHBMFFL draft, golf tournament, or league event. Shawn was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Mowles; and brother, Joe Mowles. He is survived by his wife, Tammy; his two sons, Tyler and Aslan; Tammy's children, Brady and Channing (Craig); and a granddaughter, Perry. This year would have been he and Tammy's 10th wedding anniversary. Shawn is also survived by his two most favorite dogs in the world: Shooter and Chubbs. Send Us Your Recruitment Referrals HELP GROW THE BROTHERHOOD T he Fiji recruitment team is eager to find new members who can lend their skills to our chapter and grow through their time at The University of Texas. Recruitment is a crucial component to the success of our chapter, and our team is grateful for the help of alumni and active members. To refer a potential member, please contact me with their name, phone number, and high school. Thank you for your support of Texas Fiji! GTBO, Thompson Huthnance '21 (469) 416-5301 3 GOALS FOR FIJI #1 Expand our horizons and remain leaders at UT. #2 Raise enough money in the next year to be able to renovate Buen Retiro. #3 Exceed this year's outstanding philanthropy statistics and expand our outreach in the community.

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