Beta Theta Pi - Purdue University

2 BETA MU LINK STRONG CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY MAKE ROBERT TOTH '81 PROUD TO BE A BETA W hen Robert Toth '81 made the decision to pledge Beta Mu, he was drawn to the character, integrity, and what he calls "pride without arrogance" of the Chapter members. He describes his Chapter as a great group of individuals who share common values, especially having respect for one another. "It was a point of pride to be a part of Beta at Purdue," Bob said. Bob studied industrial management with a minor in industrial engineering. He has had a successful career in a variety of technical businesses, including nearly 20 years at Monsanto and later president and CEO of CP Kelco for nearly five years. Since 2005, he has been president and CEO of Polypore (NYSE: PPO), a company that specializes in microporous membranes found in a variety of products ranging from consumer electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets to healthcare products such as blood oxygenation membranes providing the functionality of the artificial lung during heart procedures. He is grateful to Beta Theta Pi for showing him the value of leadership and providing opportunities to interact with and learn from a diverse group of people. "Betas are a great group of individuals with drive, ambition, and integrity," Bob said. Living in the Chapter House had many advantages, such as the "constructive competition" of keeping up with grades and providing the drive to excel at everything. "I think Beta Theta Pi created camaraderie and a common bond between individuals from diverse backgrounds, yet all sharing a common set of values." Bob's wife, Collette, was a Pi Beta Phi at Purdue. The couple has instilled a love of their alma mater in their two daughters. One is pursuing an MBA at Purdue, while the other, a senior in high school, has her sights set on attending Purdue next fall. "I think Beta Theta Pi created camaraderie and a common bond between individuals from diverse backgrounds, yet all sharing a common set of values." WheRe in the WoRlD aRe the BetaS? 3 3 29 119 37 12 4 100 39 2 1 1 1 1 1 231 494 7 14 19 16 3 18 2 3 14 79 2 5 22 3 13 17 77 2 31 18 25 2 44 12 16 2 30 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Overseas 4 STATUS # Active 1,585 Deceased 516 Lost 184 Total 2,285 Beta Mu Alumni by the Numbers Robert "Binks" Biddle '75, Gary Conkright '76, Gary Tonnemacher '77, and Bruce White '75.

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