Sigma Nu - Louisiana Tech University

5 Raleigh Whitehead III HZ094 Alan Morgan HZ126 Malcolm Murchison HZ167 Phil Rundle HZ182 Jere B. Nash III HZ213 James Nichols HZ331 Parker Self HZ335 E. Eugene Hastings HZ342 Michael Plasczyk HZ357 In memory of John Berlin HZ350 Michael Washam HZ394 Michael W. Hernandez HZ406 In memory of Gerard Brown HZ400 Michael Poffenberger HZ415 Tom A. Colvin Jr. HZ441 Al Lazarus HZ473 Doug Say HZ613 Tyler Murchison HZ626 Travis G. Napper HZ1004 Clay Simonton HZ1258 Loyalty Club Member ($1,960 and below) Alexander Harris Joseph L. Kidd Charles Kinslow Ray McCormick In memory of Alan Batusic HZ297 and Manuel Dugas Jr. HZ275 Edward R. McMullen HZ033 Ronald J. Harrison HZ077 A. Carlton Clark III HZ134 In memory of James L. Whitman Jr. HZ185 C. Mark Seiley HZ149 Dr. James O. White II HZ152 Kenneth S. Custer HZ155 Bud Richey HZ169 In memory of Charles Edward Charles F.R. Urban HZ224 Raymond Browning Jr. HZ236 David Williams HZ257 William Hellinghausen HZ278 Scott Eckler HZ403 Robert Kennedy HZ408 Kelly McKnight HZ413 William Stinson HZ418 Robert McGowen HZ495 Jeff L. Eppinette HZ506 Andrew Lowther HZ514 Paul Grosch HZ526 John T. Morgan HZ549 Ricky Chitwood HZ628 Brian Basinger HZ687 Michael C. Hollis HZ695 Gary Hinton HZ723 Jeff Swanner HZ753 Christopher A. Stegall HZ766 In honor of Bolton Stegall HZ1405 Mark Murphy HZ778 Stephen Crawford HZ794 Michael Lamb HZ848 In memory of Jim Rabb HZ907 Philip Cole II HZ865 Maxwell James HZ893 James Bonnette HZ898 In memory of Christopher M. Cordaro II HZ917 Marty Stokley HZ943 Andrew Hicks HZ979 Patrick Hannon HZ1050 Josuha A. Kerrigan HZ1083 Daniel Dupuy HZ1123 Carlton Holland HZ1126 Levi Songer HZ1197 In honor of the 2012 Pledge Class Jackson Close HZ1203 Bailey Laborde HZ1240 Ben Rice HZ1242 Harrison Potts HZ1257 A lumni participation with an active chapter oen stems from strong memories made as an undergraduate. Jim joined Eta Zeta Chapter as a freshman aer he had the chance to bond with members through student government involvement. e character of chapter brothers and their ethical behavior convinced Jim that Sigma Nu was the right fraternity for him, and he took pride in upholding the "Gentleman's Code" alongside his brothers. Jim spent a year as Commander of Eta Zeta Chapter, and his experience with the diverse backgrounds of chapter brothers prepared him for a career in politics. "Simply associating with them provided a wealth of experience," he said. "I also served the national fraternity as Regional Consultant in 1972-73, visiting 36 college campuses in the north central part of the United States. at experience of meeting and working with an even greater diversity of individuals deepened my preparedness for politics." Aer earning a bachelor's degree in English and history from Louisiana Tech University in 1971 and continuing his education at LSU, where he obtained a Juris Doctor in 1975, Jim practiced law in his hometown of Leesville, Louisiana, and began working for the Shreveport City Attorney's Office in 1979. He volunteered with Buddy Roemer's congressional campaign in the following year, was then hired by Congressman Roemer as district manager aer the election, and later served as legislative director in Washington, D.C. "In fall 1987, Buddy Roemer was elected Governor of Louisiana, creating an open seat in Louisiana's congressional delegation. I decided to enter the race to fill his unexpired term in Congress," Jim said. Winning the election in April 1988, Jim served in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly 21 years. He won the following 10 elections for the position before stepping down in 2008. He later worked as an equity partner for Capitol Counsel, representing clients like Chevron, General Electric, and American Health Care Association on issues such as tax and healthcare. e Eta Zeta undergraduate experience provided so much for Jim, and he found it crucial to contribute to the chapter's future as an alumnus. "I remember how difficult it was for us in 1970-71 to put together a plan and obtain the financing for a new fraternity house," he mentioned. "I was happy to do my part in making this effort a little easier for the current chapter." Jim recognizes the value of staying connected to Eta Zeta as an alumnus, and he urges fellow alumni brothers who might not realize that value to keep their fraternal bonds strong. Some of Jim's closest friendships spawned from Sigma Nu, all with a common goal to lead daily lives of Love, Truth, and Honor. "Our involvement allows us to stay in touch with some of our contemporaries as well as being able to stay informed on current conditions in Eta Zeta. With alumni providing the benefit of their experience and expertise combined with financial support, the active chapter should be able to maximize its achievement." In his retirement, Jim plays golf with two of his Eta Zeta brothers from college. He also enjoys traveling with his wife, Jana. e couple share a blended family with two sons, Scott and Clark, and a daughter, Colvin. You can connect with Jim and share your connection as alumni at jmccrery@capitolcounsel.com. Why Jim McCrery HZ135 Chose to Contribute as an Alumnus A LIFE ENHANCED BY ETA ZETA Jim McCrery HZ135 in the student government office at Louisiana Tech. Also pictured: Buzz Wojecki HZ108 (left). Jim McCrery HZ135 with his wife, Jana, in f ront of Tiger Stadium. BUILDING ON OUR LEGACY CAMPAIGN STATUS AT A GLANCE As of July 1, 2022 Campaign Goal $2.3 Million Total Commitments $1,616,219 Total Contributors 205 Active Alumni 1,126

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