Mr. Greg Lucas (’98) earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting and a minor in Economics during his time on the Hill. With over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, Mr. Lucas has held roles ranging from Controller to Chief Accounting Officer at companies with sales from $65 million to $23 billion.
He has had the opportunity to live and work stateside in Houston, Fort Worth, and Austin, as well as internationally in Tokyo and Shanghai. Currently, he serves as the Chief Accounting Officer at Thermon, a publicly traded small-cap manufacturing firm specializing in industrial heating solutions.
Greg and his wife, Amie (Hoebel) (’98), are the proud parents of two sons, Ashton and Chase. In addition to spending time with them, Lucas enjoys playing golf. He and Amie are both actively involved as elders in their church, Life Family, where they also lead a life group for married couples.
Read along to hear more from Greg as he reflects on his journey and connection with ETBU.
I wanted a sound education in an environment that fostered my faith in Christ. ETBU was just that. It was a great fit with teachers and a student body that genuinely cared for each other and loved the Lord.
Looking back on the faculty that impacted my life, there are too many to count! Dr. Bob Utley showed us how to be relentless and thoughtful in our study of the Word, while also teaching us how our daily walk with Christ should be joyful and fun. Dr. Bob even married me to my college sweetheart, Amie.
Alan Thompson lived and demonstrated a simple, worshipful, and intimate walk with God. He showed us how to do the same. I can recall working with him at Central Baptist Church, ministering to the Royal Ambassadors. My Business Communications professor taught me key writing skills that I continue to use today.
There are numerous great stories of dear friends and amazing times! I played soccer for ETBU my freshman year, and recall spending the first bit of practice running 2 miles just to warm up. I was in the best shape of my life thanks to Coach Jose Alonzo. Another favorite memory was when eight fellow students and I left town at 7 pm and drove 12 hours to Atlanta, Georgia. We went to see DC Talk perform and Billy Graham preach—we had an exceptional time and Pastor Graham was unforgettable.
However, what stood out most were the Wednesday nights at BSM, featuring excellent student-led worship —usually by Shaune Martinez —and incredible preaching. Occasionally, a student would accept Christ as their Lord and Savior, and we would leave the Wednesday service and head up the Hill to the fountain to baptize them immediately. It was amazing and spirit-filled. I learned how to share the Gospel while at ETBU. I am eternally grateful for the raw, meaningful moments of my time on the Hill.
Throughout my academic tenure, I was instructed by outstanding professors who equipped me with essential knowledge in accounting, economics, finance, business communications, and related disciplines. This comprehensive education provided a strong technical foundation for my subsequent career in accounting and finance. More importantly, my fellow students and teachers at ETBU also helped me grow closer to Jesus Christ. For that, I am eternally grateful.
To the current students of ETBU and future Tigers, I would tell you this: Treat every class and relationship as an opportunity to learn and grow. You are laying the foundation for who you are becoming as a person and how you are going to contribute to the world… and learn to love Jesus and your fellow man in the process!