2010 annual report - Texas Southern University

Renaissance donorsAfter earning an MBA (’96) and Doctorate of Education (’07) from Texas Southern,Frazier Wilson, VP, Shell Oil Company Foundation, Social Investment, hascultivated a reputation for excellence that extends around the globe.With twin passions for education and entrepreneurship,the Mississippi native has put all of his many talentsand areas of expertise to good use. He is responsiblefor developing the Shell’s U.S. strategy for corporateoutreach to the community, increasing the size of itstechnology workforce and developing the Shell YouthTraining Academy. In Wilson’s current role as VP, ShellOil Company Foundation, Social Investment, he is alsotapped to facilitate meeting the needs of various globalcitizens in crisis.“I oversee our employee giving programs and disasterresponse efforts to places such as Haiti and currentlyJapan. I coordinate our company’s community serviceactions in the aftermath of events like Hurricane Ike,and our participation in AIDS Walk Houston and manyother activities. In addition, I am responsible for directingall of our college contributions,” said Wilson.Wilson says that Shell has chosen to support TSU andits programs financially over this past decade becauseeveryone in the Bayou City benefits from Houston havingstrong universities— particularly a strong TexasSouthern University.“With its focus on programs directly related to the field ofenergy, the interests of the faculty and the school’s commitmentto preparing students, it just made sense for Shelland TSU to build a relationship,” said Wilson. “Shell’sinvestment has definitely helped TSU attract studentsand faculty, and provided an example or a glimpse of whatcould be regarding improving society and community.”During Wilson’s 16-year tenure at Shell, he has managedto stay busy outside of the office, exhibiting the qualities ofa modern day, multi-gifted Paul Robeson. An accountant,MBA, certified teacher with a Doctorate of Education,Wilson credits his wife and two children for giving himthe freedom to share his gifts in so many ways. Wilsonhas been a life-long mentor with Big Brothers Big Sistersand 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, an organizationover which he presides as president. His board participationalone, which includes Children at Risk, the HoustonMuseum of Fine Arts, Red Cross, KIpp Academy, FortValley State University, Ft. Bend, Prairie View A&MUniversity, the University of Texas Pan American, andthe National Science Resource Center, to name a few,speaks to his heart for service.Yet, the humility Wilson brings to the table may be hisstrongest characteristic, guiding him to channel his talentsfor the betterment of the world of business, the areaof education, and society as a whole.“Shell believes in getting involved in thecommunities where we live and work.In particular, we understand the valueof a solid education. That is why, fornearly a decade, Shell has partneredwith Texas Southern University tosupport programs and scholarshipfunds that have enriched the lives ofstudents and advanced faculty researchin laboratories and classrooms acrossthe university.”Marvin E. OdumPresident, Shell Oil Company23