Pi Beta Phi - Texas A&M University

K inder Morgan, Inc., based in Houston, is a leader in the North American energy infrastructure, with Kim Allen Dang '89 as its CEO. She's been with the company for 22 years—about as long as she lived in Houston. "It's been an interesting [career path], and one I never would have predicted," she said in an interview for the Houston Chronicle. After a few jobs on Capitol Hill and at Goldman Sachs, Kim went to work in venture capital—right as the dot-com bubble burst. She then found an investor relations job at Kinder Morgan. "It wasn't what I planned to do at the time, but I needed a job!" As Kim rose through the company, she found energy to be a thrilling industry: large, always changing and core to nearly everything in our society. Learning from the Best Like many Texas Etas from her era, Kim was fortunate to call Betty Westbrook Trant, Texas Alpha '44 a mentor and friend; she was even luckier to visit Betty one last time and say goodbye. "I loved getting to know Betty over the years; she had a profound impact on my Pi Phi experience and my leadership abilities." Preserving Worthy Institutions While alternative and renewable energy sources are always an important topic, Kim is confident in Kinder Morgan's ability to adapt in the long term and continue growing. She's also committed to keeping the headquarters in Houston, where 30% of its workforce (the highest employee concentration) is still based. "Houston is the energy capital of the world, and we're not going anywhere." Kim also knows Texas Eta will grow with alumnae support; that's why she proudly made a pledge to the Follow The Arrow Home campaign. "Pi Beta Phi helped make me the leader that I am today. By giving to this campaign, we can all help provide the same values and resources to a new Pi Phi generation." When she's not working, Kim enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports, and even finds picking weeds in the yard relaxing. Almost every summer, they go to a family cabin in the mountains of North Carolina, where Kim also spent time as a child. Kim Allen Dang '89 (left) with Betty Westbrook Trant, Texas Alpha '44 on the night Kim was recognized by Mays Business School in 2016. SHAPING OUR YOUNG LEADERS Why Kim Allen Dang '89 Gives Back to Pi Phi "Pi Beta Phi helped make me the leader that I am today. By giving to this campaign, we can all help provide the same values and resources to a new Pi Phi generation." Aggie Arrow PAGE 2 T exas Eta had a fruitful spring semester in terms of academics, leadership and so much more. These women exceed my expectations every day, reminding me that each of us can impact the world in many ways. They continue to display not only the A&M values in their everyday lives, but the values of Pi Beta Phi. Walking the Talk This fall we welcomed 99 wonderful New Members to the chapter, growing our chapter membership to 322. Our women are involved in over 80 different organizations on campus. For instance, 20 sisters served as Fish Camp counselors this past summer to welcome the Class of 2027 into the Aggie family. We continue to expand our philanthropic efforts around the community. For years, we have served the Boys and Girls Club of Brazos Valley, impacting their organization just as they have impacted us. This fall, we have the privilege of expanding our philanthropic efforts to the Texas A&M Department of International Student and Scholar Services! Through our annual spring event, Picnic, and Dodge the Arrow (which we brought back), we show the community just how much service means to our sisterhood. In total for the spring 2023 semester we raised about $30,000 and volunteered 2,000 hours. Always Reaching Higher Texas Eta had the highest sorority GPA on campus this spring with 3.60. From 2021 to present, Pi Beta Phi has named us one of the Top 10 Giving Chapters across the nation. We were honored to be named the top giving chapter in 2019 and strive to reach that goal once again. Pi Phi has opened more opportunities for me than I could have ever imagined. As a PNM, I never would have believed I could step into a role like this one. The consistent support and encouragement I receive from my sisters has allowed me to become a better version of myself. Their willingness to serve their community—and their own sisters—is the legacy that I want to continue within this chapter. Being a Pi Phi is so much more than the promises we make as sisters: it's about serving the community around us, serving each other and being a part of something greater than yourself. I hope that rings true for you as you read this newsletter and take pride in our shared sisterhood. In Pi Phi, Dani Shavlan '20, Chapter President From left: Makaila Van Buren '22 and Kellany Lee '23 enjoy game day the Pi Phi way! Always Growing Together TEXAS ETA EXPANDS MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE

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