Alumni of the Year
2025
Charley Schelhouse
Charley Schelhouse, a 2009 graduate of Panola College, is being honored as the Young Alumnus of the Year. His journey began in Carthage, where he attended Panola College after high school. The College’s flexible schedule and hands-on training were key to his development, allowing him to gain real-world experience while still in school. The connections he made have played a significant role in his career, with many of those relationships evolving into lifelong professional partnerships.
After graduation, Schelhouse was immediately hired by Chevron through a hiring event hosted by the College. Over the past 16 years, he has built a successful career in the oil and gas industry, working in upstream drilling, completions, and well intervention. Throughout his career, he has taken on increasing levels of responsibility, contributing to complex projects focused on operational efficiency and safety.
Currently, Schelhouse works as a Cementing Subject Matter Expert for Chevron’s Midcontinent Business Unit. He resides in Needville, Texas, with his wife Pamela and their three sons. Outside of work, Charley enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, and volunteering in his local youth baseball community.