honoring the Icons Among Us - with laughs

ABOUT THE LCCA ROAST:

The Leadership Corpus Christi Alumni Association Roast is a beloved tradition that blends humor, heart, and hometown pride — all in the name of celebrating the leaders who’ve left a lasting mark on our community.

Launched in 2009 as a playful fundraising idea over lunch between then-LCCA Chair Omar Lopez and fellow alumni Bill Richmond and Jessica Davila-Burnett, the original concept was simple: “We should have a weenie roast!” That lighthearted spark led to We Love Bud, the unforgettable roast of L.C. (Bud) Harris III (LCC25), and from that moment on, the jokes, and the legacy, took off.

Year after year, the Roast placed a notable LCC alum in the hot seat, honoring them through an evening of laughter and light-hearted jabs, all while raising vital funds to support the Alumni Association. Honorees have included civic leaders, community champions, and devoted alumni who have helped shape the Coastal Bend.

While the Alumni Association has taken a pause from this event in recent years, we extend heartfelt thanks to Omar, Bill, and Jessica for sparking this unforgettable tradition, and to every honoree brave enough to take the mic (and the jokes) in stride.

The Roast remains a shining example of the creativity, camaraderie, and leadership that defines the LCC network.