Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Vanderbilt University

J an and Sam Hunsaker are the parents of sam "Wiley" hunsaker iii '16. They have invested in the future of Tennessee Nu by supporting the capital campaign. Jan and Sam share their story and why they decided to give to SAE. How did you feel about your son's decision to join SAE? We were thrilled to have Wiley join SAE. It is a very strong fraternity nationally, and we have several friends who are alumni of Tennessee Nu, as well as know several families who have sons who were members. The SAE chapter at Vanderbilt has a great reputation. How have you seen SAE positively influence your son's life? The friends that he has made through SAE are geographically varied and really interesting group of young men. I think they influence each other in positive ways. They collectively set the bar high for academics and for achievement outside of the classroom. Why did you feel it was important to support the capital campaign? What motivates you to support Tennessee Nu? The house is the heart of the chapter and a home away from home for its members. Tennessee Nu is our son's family at Vanderbilt, and we want to ensure that they have a place to enjoy their time together. If other parents asked you why you were involved in the campaign, what would you tell them? How would you encourage them to get involved? To us it was important that we help them in their campaign to keep the memories from the Castle intact for future generations. I would encourage parents to come to the house when they are in town visiting and take a tour. It is very impressive that 100% of the undergraduate members contributed to this project financially, and they also volunteered to help with the actual construction. The house is a big part of life in college and any amount invested toward it will directly affect their everyday experience. The Hunsaker's attended Southern Methodist University, where Jan was a Delta Delta Delta and Sam a Beta Theta Pi. Jan received a degree in art history and pursued a career in interior design. Sam is a real estate investor and developer. The couple also has a daughter, Katherine, who will be a freshman at Vanderbilt in the fall. Jan and sam hunsaker support Their son's vanderbilt family Parents Invest in Tennessee Nu C aroline and Bo Reily are the parents of undergraduate brother William reily v '13. We are grateful for their support to the Campaign for Tennessee Nu. Caroline and Bo answer some questions about their involvement and the influence of SAE in their family. How did you feel about your son's decision to join SAE? We were very happy that Will chose SAE and that Greek life flourishes at Vanderbilt. Also his great- grandfather, William Boatner reily, Tulane 1907, was an SAE at Tulane in 1907. How have you seen SAE positively influence your son's life? We could never have anticipated how many different ways SAE would be such a positive influence. Who would have thought that part of pledgeship was showing up for study hall every night! The most noticeable for us was the summer he came home after his freshman year. Whenever we asked him to help with something, he did it right away—something every mom can appreciate! In fact, he learned carpentry skills from fixing and building things around the SAE house, which translated into volunteering at home and getting things done. More importantly it translated into actually being a productive member of an organization and realizing the beneficial impact that a cohesive group makes, especially in the civic arena. They've learned how to balance socializing with being responsible. Contrary to the stereotypes associated with fraternities, Vanderbilt SAEs have demonstrated exemplary behavior, which deserves to be supported. Why did you feel it was important to support the capital campaign? What motivates you to support Tennessee Nu? The fraternity was at a crossroads and urgently needed financial help to renovate the Castle. Time was critical to help preserve a positive legacy, since Vanderbilt SAEs have been proven strong, intelligent and solid individuals with integrity and character. They are inclusive, community-minded and look out for the pledges, influencing them to work hard and excel in academics. Peer pressure isn't always a negative! Most remain close friends with non-SAEs, especially the entering freshman classmates, which is an important balance. The dorms and campus life encourage friendship throughout their tenure at the school. So the fraternity only serves as a part of their experience at Vanderbilt, but definitely an important and positive one. The couple attended Tulane University where Caroline was a Kappa Alpha Theta and Bo a Delta Kappa Epsilon. Caroline earned a B.S. in management in 1987 and today is the COO of Aluminum Techologies, LLC. The company was founded by her father, Charles Toth, with a focus on research and development of new chemical processes to extract aluminum and other metals from common clays in a more economically efficient and environmentally superior way. Bo graduated in 1985 with a B.A. in history and serves on the board of directors of Wm. B. Reily & Co. Inc., which was founded by his great-grandfather, William B. Reily. Bo also serves as the president and CEO of Evamore Products LLC, makers of Evamor® Naturally Alkaline Artesian Water. The Reilys have two other sons, Jack, Southern Methodist University '16, and Hugh, who will be a freshman at Vanderbilt in the fall. Caroline and William "Bo" reily iv help preserve a positive legacy at Tennessee nu

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