Dale Watts

Dale Watts '71

Occupation: President, Upland Exploration, Inc.
College Station, Texas
Spouse:  Phoebe

Dale Watts, a native of Lawton, Okla., attended Texas A&M University on a football scholarship. He lettered with the Aggies coached by Gene Stallings in 1968 and 1969 before a knee injury ended his playing career. He went on to earn a BS in Parks and Recreation from Texas A&M University in 1971. He served as director of parks and recreation for the City of McKinney from 1972-77 when he entered the private sector and launched his first company. Dale currently is President of Upland Exploration, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas exploration company based in Houston. Dale served on the Olsen Field Renovation Committee and is a member of the 12th Man Foundation Bryan/College Station Champions Council. He and his wife, Phoebe, live in College Station and have four children and six grandsons. They enjoy trips with the Traveling Aggies, attending Aggie athletic events and especially love visits from their six grandsons.