My name is David K. Corrin and I have many titles, both professional and at home. I am a first-generation Fighting Texas Aggie and a 2024 graduate from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Professionally, I am a firefighter/paramedic and deputy fire marshal with the City of Longview, Texas. Although my career is something I have worked very hard to attain, it is not my proudest title. I am a husband and a father to five amazing kids who range from 10 to 17 years of age. Each who shares a small piece of my personality and wit with the world. You’re welcome for that, I think.  

I have identified three crucial aspects to describe me in my biography, which include my love for family, my dedication to Aggie values and my desire to serve others. These aspects are the key ingredients that make up the person I desire to be each day.

Other than my faith, there is nothing more important to me than my family. My family is where I find comfort, happiness, and shelter from the world. No one else has supported me in the endeavors I have chosen to embark on like family has. My wife and children have been my main supporters through the ups and downs of returning to achieve my master’s degree at the age of almost forty years old. They never allow me to be discouraged when I feel things are getting too tough. They simply remind me “That’s not the Aggie way.” Nothing in life matters without family. Of all the achievements I may have accomplished, nothing will ever compare to what my children will do. As I prepare to graduate from Texas A&M University in Spring of 2024, I am very proud to say that my oldest daughter has planned to follow in my place as she becomes the class of 2028. 

From t-shirt fan to true “Redass”, a dream come true. To clarify what a “Redass” is, if someone calls you a “Redass,” they are not referring to a sunburn on your derrière. The term is used as a compliment from one Aggie to another in praise of how one embodies the Aggie spirit. The opposite of this would be a “2% ‘er” and that’s not a good thing. I have always been a fan of Texas A&M University because of their rich traditions and military history. Attending college post high school was not in my plans until I found out how much I truly enjoyed learning. I then realized how much I may have missed out on by skipping this chapter in my life. However, God has a funny way of giving people a second opportunity at things. In 2022, I stumbled across the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. I explored the programs offered and found that the Executive Master of Public Service and Administration program aligned perfectly with my previous studies and career field. I quickly completed the necessary application processes. I waited impatiently until the day came that I received a letter addressed from College Station, Texas. I will never forget the feeling I felt when I read “Congratulations, Mr. Corrin on your admittance to Texas A&M University ''. I had just become a Fightin Texas Aggie! I will graduate with my Executive Master of Public Service and Administration with a focus in Public Management in spring of 2024. Forever an Aggie.