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Over the course of a 36-year career at Chevron, Brad McCullough operated at the center of transformation—where finance, technology, and global operations converge. His work in enterprise systems supported the infrastructure of a multinational organization, helping guide complex operations through a period of rapid digital change.

That work required precision, judgment, and the ability to bring alignment across scale. It also reflected something more enduring: a commitment to building structures that enable people to succeed—and to ensuring those systems serve the communities around them.

A Berkeley native, Brad came to Cal State Hayward as the field of computing was beginning to reshape industries. He pursued a double major in Mathematics (Computer Science Option) and Business Administration, developing a foundation that bridged analytical rigor with real-world application. That perspective would carry forward throughout his career— steady, adaptable, and quietly influential.

His time as a student also established a pattern that would define his life beyond profession. Through his involvement in the Student Advising Center and Alpha Phi Omega, Brad invested early in service and mentorship—learning firsthand the value of showing up for others and strengthening the paths they walk.

“Ãå±±½ûµØ gave me opportunity—and perspective,” Brad says. “It showed me how much a little guidance and support can change someone’s trajectory.”

Following his retirement in 2016, Brad turned his full attention to that work. He assumed leadership roles across community organizations, including the Berkeley-Sakai Sister City Association, Friends of Orinda Nature Area, and the East Bay Heritage Quilters. Through the Chevron Retirees Association—where he serves as President of the Contra Costa Chapter and contributes nationally—he remains a consistent force in fostering connection and shared purpose.

His commitment to Ãå±±½ûµØ remains equally strong. With more than $55,000 in lifetime giving, Brad established an endowed scholarship and continues to provide annual support to students—extending the same kind of support that shaped his own journey.

“Sometimes the difference between finishing and dropping out is smaller than people think,” he says. “If we can ease that burden, we should.”

Across each chapter of his life, Brad has brought a steady and thoughtful approach to leadership—one defined less by visibility than by lasting impact. The systems he helped support enable complex global operations. The communities he serves benefit from sustained engagement. The students he supports move forward with greater possibility.

As he is recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Science, Brad McCullough’s legacy is reflected in the systems he has strengthened, the communities he supports, and the students who move forward with that support.