Phi Gamma Delta - University of Kansas

Pi Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta University of Kansas D rawn in by the quality of the individuals, John Bumgarner '64 joined the brotherhood of FIJI and found a place where men worked together, competed together and had fun together. The leadership he found in the Chapter's officers was a source of strength to John and an example to follow as he worked his way through 133 credit hours, to earn his degree in accounting. "At FIJI, everyone was grounded; they were good, solid folks. I learned loyalty, leadership skills and time management, all of which served me well in my career." John went on to Stanford's Business School to earn his MBA and started his career with Skelly Oil Company, becoming their treasurer and manager of planning. In 1977, he joined Williams Companies and served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Planning for 24 years, as well as serving as President of Williams International Company and Williams Headquarters Building Group. Throughout his career, John remained in touch with his Phi Gamma Delta brothers and maintained an interest in his fraternity's well being. "When I was approached about the campaign, I asked what they were planning to spend the money on. I got good answers, so I kept asking more questions. I thought there must be a way to approach and solve the problem of not having a high enough count in the house to sustain repairs and maintenance. I think the current plan will really help the Chapter compete in the future." The future of FIJI is of particular importance to John, with two of his grandsons now members of the Chapter. "I've been back on campus and it feels like the goal of recruiting good kids has continued. This campaign could transform the house into the best facility on campus. It can be a game changer, putting FIJI ahead of everyone else." "When you get to be the age my pledge brothers and I are, one of the things you think about is giving back. This campaign is an intelligent way to give back to an institution that helped each of us become who we are today. We all have competing demands for our donations, but this campaign deserves serious consideration by everyone." John lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife, Mary Ann. They have five children and 10 grandchildren. He can be reached at johnb@bostonavenue.com. John Bumgarner '64 Committed to the Future of FIJI "We all have competing demands for our donations, but this campaign deserves serious consideration by everyone." Bonus! We have six brothers who live outside of the US. Pi Deuteron Trivia Answer The top 10 states our alumni live in are: 1. Kansas: 577 alumni 2. Texas: 126 alumni 3. Missouri: 93 alumni 4. Colorado: 88 alumni 5. California: 63 alumni 6. Illinois: 47 alumni 7. Florida: 44 alumni 8. Arizona: 42 alumni 9. Oklahoma: 24 alumni 10. Georgia: 20 alumni Ad Astra Ronald B. Loneski '59 passed away on August 1. He played basketball for the University of Kansas in 1957-1959 and was a member of the 1957 NCAA Championship game against North Carolina. He was drafted by the NBA, but instead he joined the Army and proudly served for 20 years, retiring as a colonel. During his deployment to Germany, he played basketball for the Army and the Belgium national basketball team. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, and commendations for Meritorious Service. His love of mentoring others led him to teach for 21 years at Lincoln Prep High School. While teaching, he headed the JROTC and coached basketball. He was named San Diego Coach of the Year in 1991. He continued to hear from many of his former students recognizing his contribution of starting them on the right path to a better future. After retiring he and his new wife, Jackie, moved to Lawrence. He is survived by Jackie, three stepchildren: Susie Smith, Pat Tramposh, and Cathy Tramposh; and nine step-grandchildren. Douglas K. Rogers '79 passed away in a car accident on September 19. He was a resident of Wichita, Kan. Doug is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Rogers. Survivors include his wife, Kathy; sons, Nathan (Megan) and Max; father, Gene; three grandchildren: Blake, Devin, and Robbie; sisters, Debbie Elwick (Ray) and Kathy Munley (JD); brother, David (Sally); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Alumni News Gene W. Jackson '63 makes his home in Longmont, Colo., with his wife, Julie. They have seven grandchildren, three living in Denmark and four in Colorado. Gene enjoys traveling and is the captain of his USTA tennis league team. He keeps busy with golfing, teaching AARP Smart Driver classes, and home beer brewing. E-mail: jagjaxon@msn.com Curtis S. Heinz '68 and his wife, Lori, have two children, Whitney and Brett, and live in Charlotte, N.C. Curtis is a financial advisor with Financial Freedom Strategies. E-mail: curt@ffs-nc.com William W. Hutton II '75 has served as the municipal court judge in Bonner Springs, Kan., since 2003. He raises buelingo cattle with his wife on her family farm. Kevin P. Twist '75 works as a physician assistant at Epic Medical Center in Eufaula, Okla., in the emergency room. He has two sons living and working in Kansas City. Greyson graduated from KU and is now a medical technician in a children's hospital. Phillip graduated from KU with a degree in mechanical engineering. ALUMNI UPDATE (Continued on page 5) The password to protected areas of www.kufiji.org is "morgan".

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