Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Indiana University

INDIANA GAMMA CHAPTER Thank You To our 2023 M2M Donors A s a freshman at IU, Andrew knew what he wanted from a fraternity: a place where he could have a positive impact while making lifelong friends. His grandfather was an alumnus of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and when Andrew learned that Indiana Gamma had just returned to campus a few years ago, he saw the potential to help it grow. Andrew's goals lined up with some valuable advice he received from Indiana Gamma alumni: "The fraternity was there before you joined and will exist after you," he recalled. "Your job is to create a better experience for those coming after you, making the most of your own experience in the process. I think that resonated with me—both at ΣAE and as I looked at my career path." Learning to Lead Serenades, road trips, Homecoming, and the Little 500 stand out among Andrew's many great memories with his brothers. The chapter also provided excellent leadership opportunities when he served as vice president and later president. In those roles, Andrew learned how to manage different people in a group and work with them on their goals. "I learned a lot from the other guys in our chapter and greatly valued their input and advice," he said. "To this day, I still consider my ΣAE presidency the most impactful experience I had at IU." Andrew now lives in Houston, Texas, and has worked for L.E.K. Consulting since his graduation. Working with clients on their strategic goals has been a challenging but rewarding experience— one, Andrew believes, ΣAE prepared him for. "You often have multiple stakeholders who want different things, and communicating effectively with active listening is crucial. Those are skills I developed through my leadership opportunities at Indiana Gamma." Lasting Bonds Andrew and his wife enjoy exploring restaurants in the Houston area as well as spending time with their dog. He's also stepped up his golf game, as moving from Chicago to Houston afforded him more chances to play. Andrew keeps up with brothers from his era and was honored to have several pledge brothers in his wedding (and vice versa); he hopes to rekindle more of those relationships soon. "Joining a fraternity, and ΣAE specifically, was one of the best decisions I ever made," he said. "There are very few chances to build that type of bond and experience the benefits of membership. While these relationships evolve over time, the underlying values and principles of the brotherhood make these friendships truly rewarding. It's just something I'm thankful I experienced." You can reach Andrew at agcowie@gmail.com. BUILDING ON GREATNESS Lessons Andrew Cowie '18 Learned from the Brotherhood Bill Cooper '57 received his B.S. in 1957, his A.B. in 1962, and his M.D. in 1966 from Indiana. He was a part of the USAF-Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. He is a board- certified ENT and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He served as Indiana State Medical Association president from 1994-95 and retired in 1998. He resides in Columbus, Ind. Email: cooper@gmail.net Earl "Hoot" Forst '66 turned 79 years old on July 15. As usual, he looked forward to attending the Indiana Gamma reunion at Lake Wawasee on September 21-24. He shares that Brother David "Suitcase" Simpson '68 has been driving him to and from the last few years. "It is a highlight of my year to attend. Thanks, Suitcase!" Earl resides in Carmel, Ind. Email: rickforst@ sbcglobal.net Larry Deputy '68 is a co-trustee of a private foundation and trustee of several trusts. He lives in Scottsdale, Ariz. Email: ldeputy@msn.com Russ Standlee '71 served as EA. He lives in Bonita Springs, Fla. Email: rpstandlee@me.com Jon Stevenson Jr. '82 retired from the B2B enterprise software industry in 2018 after 35 years. Along with his wife, he launched a non-profit organization called Path2Freedom Inc. in Naples, Fla., where they have lived full-time since 1999. The mission of their non-profit is to create hope and healing for child survivors of human trafficking by providing safe housing and long-term programs for recovery. Visit their website at www.path2freedom.org. Email: jestevenson2@gmail.com Alumni News Andrew Cowie '18 with his wife, Sammi. Alexander Patrick Garrison Andrew Cowie Anthony Tyler Mikev B Dennis McCall Ben Brittain Buddig Bradley Scott Cooper Brandon Charles Bennett Brent Curtis Burke Brian Dale Redman Brooks Jordan Chumley Bruce Allen Baldwin Chris William Hall Clifford Mitchell Bishop Dan Edward Aron David Bart Keller David Erwin Wahl David Gregory Welsh David Peter Dunbar David Wayne Barrick David William McArdle Douglas Sean Smith Douglas William Martin Francis B. Quinn Jr. Gary Matthew Crnkovich Greg A. Kelly James Anthony Pupillo CIMA James C. Fissinger James W. Gordon III Jason Richard Cook Jeffrey Clyde Hoffman Justin Adam Hillman Kelley Thomas Beach Marc Adolfo Malnati Mark Donald Simanton Mason James Montgomery Michael Dixon Lee Michael Jay Wurtsbaugh Michael Ray Wagner Mitch Stauffer Nathan Lawrence Hanlon Nicholas Martell Phillip Howard Dall Rex Rexford Smith II Richard William Glenn Ronak Sunil Desai Ryan Joseph Kutsor Scott Edward Pointner Esq. Stephan Alan Santoro Stephen James Riordan Stephen M. Burt Steven D. Mitchell Thomas Bolton Clancy Thomas Brian Tobin Thomas Richard Hawley Walter Phil Beaver William Douglas Thompson William Michael Paulson

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