Sigma Phi Epsilon - Purdue University

T he diversity among the members initially drew Doug Bowen '93 to join Indiana Alpha, but it was living in the chapter house with those brothers that made the biggest impact on him. "There was something to be learned from every person in the house," Doug said. The principles he learned and positive experiences he had in the chapter house apply to how the senior management team in his engineering company leads and empowers its employees. "Culture is everything," Doug stated. Stemming from the unique culture of SigEp, the core values of Bowen Engineering mirror the philosophical ideals of the Balanced Man Program. Doug proved to be a balanced leader as he served in various leadership roles at Indiana Alpha that afforded him opportunities to bring brothers together and assess what worked and what did not—roles that undoubtedly shaped his constructive leadership skills in college and beyond. "Life in the real world is no different. In my leadership role, I oversee the identification and creation of a vision, as well as the key step in selling the vision and getting buy-in. Then, implementation is everything," Doug said. "Living at 690 Waldron was the first time I really had the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and explore unchartered waters." Reflecting on his positive fraternity experience coupled with a modern-day view of the Greek system through the lens of his daughter's experience motivated Doug to support The Campaign for Indiana Alpha— A New Beginning. "Now that I have a child in college who is participating in the Greek system, it really hit home just how special our short time together at 690 Waldron was," he shared. "I hope that we can continue to create a similar environment for future Boilermakers." Realizing the importance of having a state- of-the-art chapter house that will attract top talent at an affordable price point was also on the forefront of Doug's decision to support the campaign. "If we can compete with off-campus housing—even better," he said, "Win some more Buchanan cups and intramural trophies for the foyer!" Through his campaign contribution, Doug has exemplified that SigEp's cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love aren't just for four years—they are for life. Doug and his wife, Julie, have been married for 22 years, and they live in Carmel, Indiana. They have two children: Ali (20), who is a business major and Pi Phi at Butler University; and Bryce (16), who has Purdue at the top of his list of college choices. You can connect with Doug and find out more about why he gives back to Indiana Alpha at dbowen@bowenengineering.com. SigEp's Enriching Environment Inspires Doug Bowen '93 to Support Future of Indiana Alpha From the heart SIGMA PHI EPSILON 3 Fall of '89 members (from left) Chad Ciesel '93, Doug Bowen '93, Julie Bowen, and Warren Randolph '92 before the 2018 Purdue football victory over Ohio State. "Best game of the decade!" "Living at 690 Waldron was the first time I really had the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and explore unchartered waters." -Doug Bowen '93 by other brothers from his era to join the Alumni Volunteer Corporation and support the objective to rebuild the chapter. It was clear that 110 years had taken its toll on the chapter house and, in order to be competitive moving forward, major renovations would be needed. The AVC decided to launch The Campaign for Indiana Alpha––A New Beginning to raise $1.75 million for renovations. "The fundraising campaign is necessary for 690 Waldron's future and to fund programming that will sustain Indiana Alpha for generations to come," Jim said. Jim splits his time between Baltimore, Maryland, and Tucson, Arizona, after retiring from Dentsply Sirona as President and COO in 2017. In this position, Jim managed global operations; sales, marketing, manufacturing, and research and development with 12,000 employees in 40 countries. To connect with Jim and learn more about his support of Indiana Alpha, you can reach him at moschjg@gmail.com. "Someone once said that every successful man has known failure. There are differing perspectives on what led to our departure from Purdue, but they are irrelevant. You must look back at your time at 690 Waldron and think of the friendships, memories, and experiences that shaped you and ask if it's worth saving. For me, it comes down to the realization that if I could give a young guy coming to Purdue the experiences I enjoyed, it is worth it. We are now back on campus with solid plans to rebuild the fraternity and renovate the house. Our brotherhood needs to fully engage and help us execute the plan." -Jim Mosch '80

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