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Aggie Legends Podcast

Lessons in Leadership

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Extraordinary Aggies. Extraordinary Leadership.

Aggie Legends is a podcast from the Flippen Leadership Institute at Mays Business School. Each episode spotlights Texas A&M former students who’ve become legends in their fields — from Fortune 500 CEOs and industry pioneers to public servants and global changemakers. Through their stories, you’ll hear how the lessons they learned at Texas A&M continue to shape the way they lead, serve, and make a difference.

Aggie Legends

Leadership isn’t just about titles — it’s about values. Flippen Leadership Institute director Stephen Courtright shares an inside look at the podcast that asks Aggie legends to go deep and share about the values that have shaped their careers and helped them overcome challenges in business and beyond.

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Jason’s Deli CEO Troy Cormier ’08 during an Aggie Legends podcast interview.

Aggie Legends Podcast S2E4: Troy Cormier ’08

Oct. 7, 2026 • 3 min. read

Jason’s Deli CEO Troy Cormier ’08 on the leap that led him to the C-suite and everything he learned from founder Joe Tortorice ’70.

Aggie Legends Season 2 featuring Roxanne Orsak ’88, “From Texas A&M to H-E-B’s First Female President.

Aggie Legends Podcast S2E3: Roxanne Orsak ’88

Sep. 23, 2026 • 3 min. read

From farm roots to president of H-E-B, Roxanne Orsak shares lessons in leadership, innovation, and work-life harmony.

ohn Sherman, dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, featured on the Aggie Legends podcast.

Aggie Legends Podcast S2E2: John Sherman ’92

Sep. 9, 2026 • 2 min. read

From Corps commander to a 30-year intelligence career and back to Texas A&M, the Bush School dean shares lessons in service, leadership, and unexpected opportunities.

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