We are proud to have Kristen '95 and David Cox serve as our 2025-2026 Parents of the Year. The Coxes, nominated by their son Kyle ‘18, a doctoral student in the Agriculture Leadership, Education, and Communication department, were surprised by the announcement during a trip to the Association of Former Students. Kristen noted that it didn’t register for a while, saying, “I was shocked, then moved to tears.”
“It’s such an incredible honor and experience that we will treasure for the rest of our lives,” Kristen added, “we’re over the moon!”
In his nomination, Kyle writes that his parents have had a profound impact on his life. Kristen left her job to start her own computer company, which has grown into 12th Man Technology, to provide constant medical attention for Kyle, who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Kristen moved to College Station with Kyle as he attended Texas A&M. At the same time, David supported the family from their home in El Paso. Kyle also notes that his father embodies selfless service by always being the first to jump in when a need presents itself.
Deeply ingrained in the Aggie Family, Kristen served as the President of the El Paso Texas A&M Club for 10 years, and 12th Man Technologies has served as a sponsor of campus events, including Coach's Night. Additionally, she served on the Aggie Women's board, which provides mentorship, leadership development, and community-building opportunities. David supports both Kyle and Kristen's endeavors by always stepping in with a helping hand during events and projects.