Welcome to the City will foster meaningful connections that support a strong transition from student to young professional within the Bobcat network.
Dallas
Welcome to the City
June 26, 2025
Our Welcome to the City networking event in Dallas will feature four inspiring alumni, each recognized as a leader within the Bobcat community! They'll share key moments from their professional journeys and guide interactive networking activities to help you make meaningful connections with fellow alumni.

Becki Girouard
Director, Strategic Outreach/Provider Relations at Children's Health
Becki is a strategic leader with extensive experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Her expertise in people leadership, program development, process improvements and relationships management has led her to her roles as the Director, Strategic Outreach/ Provider Relations at Children’s Health.
Becki received her BA in Organizational Communication from Texas State University. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for 29 years and have 2 adult sons. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family and serving in various community volunteer board including Melissa Booster Club, the Melissa Education Foundation and Sigma Phi Epsilon – Oklahoma Alpha Board. She is a past member of Alpha Xi Delta Corporation Board. Becki is a recent graduate of Leadership North Texas and a proud recipient of Dave Campell’s Texas High School Football Community Helper Award.

Steve Girouard
Cloud Renewals Manager at Splunk
Steve has spent the past 25+ years in technology sales with companies like IBM, Splunk and Cisco. He specializes in customer-facing consultative selling. Steve is a 1994 SWT Graduate with a Communications Degree and holds a Master's Degree in Managerial Sciences. He's married to his SWT College Sweetheart for 29 years and has 2 adult sons.

Derek Lopez
Production Operations Lead at Lockheed Martin
Derek N. Lopez (B.S. Industrial Engineering, Texas State University, 2012; EMBA in Aerospace & Defense, University of Oklahoma, 2025) manages the PAC-3 Sustainment Production Operations Line of business at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. With over a decade of experience in aerospace and defense, Derek has led major strategic initiatives supporting programs for NASA, Boeing, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin, including programs such as the F-35, F-16, PAC-3, Space Launch System and the High-Energy Laser Weapon System. He is also the founder of DNL Collective Group, a logistics and consulting firm advancing innovation in supply chain strategy. Derek also holds certifications from MIT in systems engineering and Commercial Space Applications from the University of Oklahoma.

Tiffany Mahon
Founder of Modest Muse
Tiffany Mahon is a proud Texas State University alumna, graduating in 2013 with a degree in Criminal Justice. She is a visionary pastor, author, and serial entrepreneur with a deep commitment to empowering lives through faith, purpose, and impact.
As founder of Modest Muse Inc.—a dynamic brand and nonprofit—Tiffany leads initiatives that reach thousands of women, men, and children annually. She has built and invested in brick-and-mortar businesses while launching ventures that uplift communities and inspire transformation.
A seasoned real estate expert, Tiffany equips others with tools to build wealth and legacy. Her published works, The Relapse and Choosing Your Tomorrow, are grounded in obedience and a passion for bringing the kingdom into the marketplace.