10/20/2025
Congrats Ronald!
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Ronald Matthews graduated from WHS in 1965, finishing at the top of his class. He was a member of the National Honor Society for three years and served as its president in 1965. Ronald was also a three-year letterman in football and served as captain in his final year. His leadership extended to the student council and junior Rotarians, and he was honored with the Larkin Packer Scholarship. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Baylor University in 1969, followed by an MBA in 1973. He served in the Navy from 1970 to 1972 as a Weapons Officer and Assistant Boat Group Commander, transitioning to inactive reserve status from 1972 to 1976 before being honorably discharged. Following his military service, Ronald embarked on a successful career in the banking industry, working from 1974 until his retirement in 2000. Throughout his tenure, he held various positions, including Vice President and Director of Treasury Operations at Coastal Corporation in Houston, Texas. Ronald is a permanent member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, contributing to the Communications Committee and serving as an ambassador in the press box. He was elected to the Board of Trustees for the Houston Symphony, where he volunteered as Development Director to support the organization. His philanthropic efforts extend to volunteering with CASA, a local soup kitchen, and the Good Hope Clinic. After semi-retiring, he was recruited to serve as the Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Foundation for Nursing Students, a role he held until his permanent retirement in 2006. Ronald currently resides in Dallas