“Everybody can do something beyond themselves. That’s always been important to us, and we’ve tried to live it out as a family.”
— Ronda Brenneman
For more than a decade, Ronda and Greg Brenneman have been champions of Baylor College of Medicine—bringing generosity, vision and steadfast leadership to every endeavor. Their journey began in 2012, when Greg, encouraged by Houston leaders including Marc Shapiro, Drayton McLane and the late Bob McNair, joined Baylor’s Board of Trustees. What started as a call to serve has grown into a family mission: advancing Baylor’s excellence in patient care, education and research. Today, Greg serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees, guiding Baylor through one of the most transformative periods in its history.
For the Brennemans, philanthropy is far more than financial giving. It’s a way of life. It means investing time, energy and advocacy in the causes that matter.
“Everybody can do something beyond themselves,” Ronda shared. “That’s always been important to us, and we’ve tried to live it out as a family.”
Greg credits his great uncle as an early influence: a man who believed his life’s mission was to give away everything he had to help others.
“Watching him live out that belief left a big impression on me,” Greg said. “It taught me early on that success isn’t just measured by what you accumulate, but by what you give back.”
That spirit has shaped their giving at Baylor, from early support of Baylor’s Best Minds, Best Medicine Campaign to their recent commitment to Baylor Medicine’s new Concierge Healthcare Clinic in The Woodlands, opening in early 2026.
Greg has also helped shepherd one of the most significant periods of growth in Baylor’s history. From the McNair Campus, home to Baylor’s leading clinical and research enterprises, to the Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower (set to open in June 2026), which will house Baylor’s School of Medicine and School of Health Professions, he views these investments as part of a generational responsibility.
“Every generation of leaders is called to leave things better than they found them,” he said. “I think our board and our community have stepped up to do just that, but there’s more to do.”
At its heart, the Brenneman’s story is a testament to a deep and unwavering commitment to philanthropy—expressed through service, mentorship and bold investments in education and health. Their generosity is never about recognition or obligation; it’s about living with purpose and passion and ensuring Baylor’s ability to heal and lead for generations to come.
Ronda often reflects on the legacy they hope to leave:
“Part of me wonders, when Greg and I are further down the road, or not even here, will something in our lives have inspired someone else to give in a way they might not have otherwise? That’s our hope. We both have had people in our lives who gave without expecting anything in return, and it changed us. If our children, or anyone who sees our example, feels called to give of their time, talent or their resources because of something they saw in us, then that’s the most rewarding legacy we could hope for.”
In that hope, the Brennemans embody the very heart of Baylor College of Medicine—where generosity today ensures care, discovery and education for tomorrow.
