Phil LeFevre
12th Man Foundation's Director of Business Intelligence
By Megan Steinberg '25
A day of work at the 12th Man Foundation looks different for everyone in the office, yet all staff members are united by diligence and loyalty to the organization's mission. Phil LeFevre is one of those hardworking individuals who upholds the 12th Man Foundation's core values.
A native of The Woodlands, Phil found his way to College Station in 2011 after a close friend encouraged him to make the move. The decision was pivotal, as it eventually led to his discovery of a part-time job with the 12th Man Foundation call center in 2013. Phil applied and was hired for the position — an opportunity that became the springboard to a successful career within the organization.
Following his time in the call center, Phil desired to expand his skill set and accepted an internship role within the annual programs department. The internship proved to be a good opportunity and led to a full-time role as manager of annual programs.
Today, he proudly serves as director of business intelligence with primary responsibilities including the management of the season ticket seat selection process and data analysis.
“Working with all of the data is like a puzzle to me,” Phil said. “How we get X from Y — I love putting the puzzle pieces together and making it fit.”
One of his favorite things about the job is being able to help donors resolve potential ticket scanning issues on Aggie Football gamedays.
“Knowing that I can actually solve the problem for them, and seeing the relief on their face afterward, is what I enjoy,” Phil said.
“Since his very first day as a student worker, Phil has continued to be a catch-all contributor and an extremely dedicated employee.”
“Phil's ability to connect with the donor experience ensures a customer-first mindset in approaching processes, making him an integral member of our organization,” said Katelyn Buys '14, vice president of operations.
A step into Phil's office will reveal the immense pride he has for the 12th Man Foundation and Texas A&M Athletics. In fact, a concrete memento of a pre-redeveloped Kyle Field sits on his desk as a reminder of his favorite place to be in College Station.
On the very memorable night of Nov. 24, 2018, Phil made his way back to his office when it appeared to be a certain loss for Aggie Football against LSU. Kellen Mond had just thrown an interception in an effort to tie the game with 53 yards to go and 30 seconds left on the clock. When Phil returned to his office, he turned on the television just in time to see the interception call had been reversed.
As fans poured out of Kyle Field, unaware of the reversed call, many passed by Phil's office window. Knowing that stadium re-entry is prohibited in the SEC, he jumped at the opportunity to help.
“I went down the entire hallway, turned on every office TV and opened the blinds so people could watch the game,” Phil said. “There were about 300 people gathered around our office windows watching, and they were able to see the Aggies take home the seven-overtime victory that night.”
Phil's adaptable and roll-with-the-punches nature makes an impression on everyone he meets. This is best revealed by going along with his nickname “Lefty,” coined by Travis Dabney '96, 12th Man Foundation president and CEO.
Dabney deemed the moniker because right-handed Phil resembles and shares a name with the left-handed professional golfer, Phil Mickelson.
“I embraced the nickname,” Phil said with a laugh. “It just adds to the unique culture of working at the 12th Man Foundation.”
“Since his very first day as a student worker, Phil has continued to be a catch-all contributor and an extremely dedicated employee,” Dabney said. “He is a tremendous team member and valuable asset to our organization.”
The next time season ticket renewals launch or seat selection begins, take a moment to appreciate the behind-the-scenes contributions of the one and only, Lefty.