Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Illinois

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN SPRING 2024 Updates from Illinois Alpha Notes from the AVC President Thank You to Our Volunteers I want to thank John Vercellino '75, Matt Weber '05, and Bill VanDerLaan '02 for their service as members of the board, as they've all decided to move on to new opportunities. John in particular has been an important and valued member of the board for over 20 years. He will stay involved with alumni communications, which is something he does very well. We hope that Matt and Bill also stay involved and look forward to them rejoining the board at a time when their lives allow. Working to rebuild the chapter last fall, two recruitment specialists were trained and paid for by SigEp Headquarters. They served as the primary source of recruitment of new members through December. Michael Cross, Rutgers University '23, Regional Director and Volunteer Specialist, is currently working with the chapter to continue the rebuilding process. Thank you to all volunteers for your continued hard work and support. I'm grateful that we are bringing the chapter back to campus and am looking forward to building on that success. It's great to be a SigEp! Fraternally, David M. Mangian '06 AVC President (314) 602-6540 dave.mangian@gmail.com MEET THE AVC BOARD Dave Mangian '06 - President Profession: Partner in the business litigation group at Thompson Coburn LLP Why did you volunteer? I enjoyed my undergraduate experience in SigEp and wanted to give back. I've continued to volunteer and take on more significant leadership roles within the alumni organization because I like the group we have and am excited to build the chapter and help the men have a great college experience. Favorite chapter event: Barn Dance Favorite sports team: St. Louis Cardinals Jamieson Gray '13 - Secretary Profession: Startup CFO and advisor Why did you volunteer? I believe in the value of SigEp's structured programming to elevate and enhance the development of young leaders who we all need to be better for the world to solve its hard problems. Favorite fraternity memory: Winning our intramural championship basketball league. Favorite food: Lou Malnati's deep-dish pizza. Andrew Harvell '15 - Vice President Profession: Manager, digital product at Southwest Airlines Why did you volunteer? I wanted to help give back to the organization and our future campus leaders who gave me so many opportunities as an undergraduate. Impact of fraternity membership: SigEp allowed me to meet some of my closest friends I still hold dear today while providing me with an invaluable international network and professional development opportunities that span limitless industries, states, and countries. I wouldn't be where I am today without the SigEp network, brothers, mentors, and opportunities. Favorite movie: The Shawshank Redemption Ryan Hamrick '16 - Chapter Counselor Profession: Head of Real Estate at All Day Kitchens Why did you volunteer? Building and leading organizations as a young adult can accelerate your personal development. In my role, it is my hope that more young men at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign learn to make the hard decisions faster and get comfortable with the sacrifice it takes to do great things with other people. Favorite fraternity memory: My wife winning house sweetheart as a freshman. You guys won her over—now I rarely need to battle to hang out with the boys! Favorite vacation spot: Marblehead, Mass. AVC Treasurer Ken Naatz '74 AVC Directors Vance Fraley '56 Lloyd Murphy '78 Cam Blaydes '12 Nick Bartholomew '16

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