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F
rom undergraduate
SigEp experiences to
his work today as a state
senator in Virginia, Mark
Peake '85 has developed
a strong understanding
of what it means to be
a leader. Mark is proud to retain fraternal
bonds while balancing lawyer and state
leadership responsibilities.
PERSONAL GROWTH
He was already familiar with SigEp through a
legacy connection with his brother, and Mark
made the most of his experience by serving
as corresponding secretary.
Mark cannot overstate SigEp's impact on his
life. Alongside social connections maintained
through reunions and football tailgates,
Mark is regularly reminded of the Fraternity's
ability to develop bright young men. "SigEp
teaches you how to behave and get along
with others in a great structure. It was
obviously the best Fraternity on campus."
BALANCING LAW AND STATE
Beyond Virginia Tech, Mark attended law
school and has worked as a lawyer in
Lynchburg since 1990. His professional
development through SigEp helped Mark
learn how to balance full-time law work with
his part-time state senator position.
"The state senate takes a lot of time,
especially going to meet with constituents.
We're in session two months a year, so I'm
away from my law practice. I end up doing a
lot on the weekends for my practice, but
I'm able to work around it with the help of
my partners."
In his personal time, Mark enjoys spending
time with his wife and five children. He
also makes time for a yearly golf trip with
Fraternity brothers.
You can connect with Mark
at mpeake@caskiefrost.com.
Mark with his wife, Lila.
Mark Peake '85 (left)
with Virginia Governor
Glenn Youngkin.
Learning
and Leading
Mark Peake '85 on
Fraternal Connections,
Service as State Senator
"The Fraternity has been very important to my adult
life, and I've made many great connections. We learn
from each other, and it's a great experience."
Bruce Daniel '71 is now fully retired and enjoys
having more time to travel. Bruce lives in
Blacklick, Ohio. Email: hokieforever@gmail.com
Larry McClung '71 spends his time on church
activities and chasing his granddaughters in
Huntington, W.Va.
Email: lrmcclung@hotmail.com
Kevin O'Connell '75 is retired in Columbia,
S.C. He spends time with his grandchildren
and volunteering with his church.
Email: koconnell1423@gmail.com
Ron Heinz Jr. '80 is the founder and
managing director of Oquirrh Ventures. He
resides in Draper, Utah.
Email: ronaldheinzjr@gmail.com
Sean O'Leary '84 is the captain of a Boeing
777. He lives in Southern Pines, N.C.
Email: md11fr8dog@aol.com
Ritche Moore '85 resides in Southern Pines,
N.C. He is enjoying retirement after nearly
four decades in the U.S. Army. Ritche is a
board member for First Tee of the Sandhills
and secretary for the Virginia Kappa AVC.
Email: khmoore105@gmail.com
Ron Quinn '85 lives in Hampton, Va. He is the
past president of the Rotary Club of Hampton.
Email: qdesignarchitecture@gmail.com
Jamie Stuart '06 is a creative director and
designer based in New York.
Email: hello@jamiestuart.com
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