Phi Kappa Psi - University of Texas

a l P h a a v a l a n c h e Page 2 J ohn Boog-Scott '86 didn't originally plan to pledge any fraternity at U.T. His decision changed, however, after meeting several Phi Psi members his freshman year. They were a fun bunch who was very supportive, and his experience paid off through leadership opportunities that were extremely beneficial during and after his college career. As a Texas Alpha member, John held the positions of pledge class president, chapter vice president and treasurer. He graduated with a BBA, dual majoring in honors business and finance. He is currently a founder/owner at Peoplefun, a mobile gaming company. "We had a game company in the past that did traditional PC/console games, but decided to go small again and put together a team to do mobile apps. Word Chums is our most successful app to date and we're currently working on others. It's a small company and everyone wears many hats. I take the lead on marketing and advertising for player acquisition and also on business relationships to increase our app revenue." Phi Psi exposed John to leadership roles which provided skills that were valuable in growing a business. "I think rush and how to recruit and grow the fraternity, as well as developing new leaders, were probably the most important things I learned in college. In our company, we had to grow from a few employees to more than 100 in just a few years. To accomplish this, we had to consistently and actively 'rush' prospective employees. We had to rapidly evaluate and put people in leadership roles since we couldn't do it all." Regarding Texas Alpha, John is pleased with the status of the chapter. "It seems there are always cycles of growth and contraction in the fraternity. It's always tough to maintain consistency in an organization that changes membership every three to four years, but I'm impressed by the many active alumni who devote their time and stay heavily involved in guiding our members. I also find that whenever I do get a chance to meet actives, they're a great group and have very impressive résumés." John's schedule stays busy, so he can't visit campus as much as he would like, but he makes a point to stay in touch with his brothers. "Those are great lifetime bonds. I recommend everyone reconnect with Phi Psi if you've fallen out of touch. I believe so many people often think, 'I should see what so-and-so is up to' and put it off because it's so easy to do that. I think most would love to connect again and see what everyone's up to. Write down a list of brothers and set a goal to contact at least one a month. You'll be glad you did." John and his wife, Kristy, live in Richardson, Texas, and have three sons: Elliott, Evan and Easton. He spends his free time coaching various sports for Evan and Easton. "The extra time around the boys and their friends is great. I try to at least be a good example even if I'm not going to be the next Lombardi." You can contact John at jboogscott@gmail.com. Texas Alpha Alumnus Poised to Serve as FKY National President f or only the second time in history, a Texas Alphan will take the helm of Phi Kappa Psi National Fraternity. Scott Noble '81 is scheduled to be elected president at the 77th Grand Arc Council (GAC), which takes place July 9-12 in Phoenix, Arizona. Scott has been active in the national Phi Psi organization by serving first on the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation Board of Trustees and then as national secretary from 2008 to 2010 and treasurer from 2010 to 2012. He currently serves as vice president after being elected at the 2012 GAC held in San Antonio. The only other Texas Alphan to serve as Phi Kappa Psi national president was Tom James '48, who held the position from 1974 to 1976. Scott is also involved in Phi Kappa Psi leadership development through his efforts as a founding supporter of the American Leadership Academy in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Additionally, he has been a member of the Texas Alpha Endowment Fund Inc. board for almost 15 years. The 2014 GAC will take place at the Arizona Biltmore, an architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built as one of Arizona's first resorts in 1929. There is a push to have as many Texas Alphans at the meeting for this historic event, so brothers are encouraged to make plans to attend as soon as possible. Call the Biltmore at (602) 955-6600 to reserve a room and tell them you are registering under the "Phi Kappa Psi GAC 2014" rate. There is a limited block of rooms at the conference rate ($125/ night), so call ASAP. To register for the 2014 GAC, visit www.phikapppsi.com. The annual FKY Foundation golf tournament will take place on the Biltmore golf course on Wednesday, July 9 (registration available online). Scott lives in Dallas with his wife and three children and enjoys golf, mountain biking and watching his children play baseball, hunt and grow into future leaders. You can reach him at snoble@nobleroyalties.com. Reconnecting with John Boog-Scott '86 John with his wife, Kristy, and son, Evan.

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