Gamma Tau Chapter of Delta Tau Delta at the University of Kansas
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The ohio state university page 3 POSITIVE BETA PHI EXPERIENCE INSPIRES SCOTT SAVAGE '83 TO AID IN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN A l t h o u g h S c o t t Savage '83 didn't quite understand and appreciate the dedication of the House Corporation board members as an undergraduate member, he gained perspective from the alumni who would stop by the Shelter; their fraternity experience was important to them. This in turn gave Scott the sense that Beta Phi was a special place to spend college years. His fraternity experience taught him many life skills, including how to get along with people who think differently than you, how to build a consensus, and how to communicate effectively. Most importantly, Scott's positive DTD experience and gratitude for the place that made Ohio State feel intimate motivated him to support the Beta Phi: Doorway of Opportunity campaign. By showing his candid support of the campaign, Scott hopes that more alumni will be inspired to make a contribution and show the undergraduate members the power of lifelong brotherhood. "I hope it encourages the undergraduate members to do their part when it's their time," he said. Spending time at the Delt Shelter and developing lifelong friendships played a crucial role in Scott's Beta Phi experience and were certainly underlying factors in his choice to support the campaign. Scott is hopeful that other alumni and undergraduates will find the same fond meaning of their time at the Shelter and choose to pay it forward a little bit, too. Holding tight to the memories created during his time as an undergraduate member of Beta Phi, such as intramural sports and Greek Week activities, Scott makes it a point to keep in touch with many of his brothers and encourages other alumni to do the same. "Pick up the phone and reconnect with one person, and go from there," he encouraged. Scott earned his bachelor of science in business administration. He worked for a Wall Street investment firm after graduation for almost 10 years before he went on to become the founder and CEO of SJS Investment Services, which has branches in Sylvania, Ohio, and Phoenix, Arizona. Scott and his wife, Julie, an alumna of Delta Delta Delta at Ohio State, reside in Sylvania, Ohio. They have three daughters and one son, all of whom participated in Greek life at Miami University, Ohio State, or Arizona State University. As a retired triathlete, Scott enjoys cycling and running in his spare time. If you would like to reconnect with Scott, he can be reached at ssavage@sjsinvest.com. DOUG BANBURY '88 WANTS TO HELP DTD SUSTAIN ITS POSITION AS A TOP FRATERNITY AT OHIO STATE W hen Doug Banbury '88 joined Delta Tau Delta, he joined an outstanding group of aspirational men who shared a mission for success, as individual members and as a chapter. One of his fondest memories from his time living in the Shelter was winning the Greek all-sports trophy every year. "It was something that just took a bit of organization and participation effort—effort that we put forward every year," he said. As an undergraduate member, Doug held the position of house manager for a year and always appreciated the leadership opportunities afforded by his Beta Phi membership on campus and beyond—leadership opportunities he hopes can still be provided for today's members. Now more than ever, alumni support is crucial to the chapter's success and continued growth of the Beta Phi brotherhood. As much of the east side of The Ohio State University campus has undergone a major physical renaissance, it is essential that Delta Tau Delta remains competitive to attract the finest young men to join the brotherhood. "The dynamics of college living today versus what we were accustomed to in the '80s have changed dramatically," he stated. It's something that he is reminded of as he visits colleges with his high school son. "The planned Shelter improvements are absolutely necessary." Stemming from his own positive DTD experience, Doug was motivated to support the capital campaign to ensure a bright future for new generations of Beta Phi brothers. "The Delts have always been one of the top fraternities at Ohio State, and we pride ourselves on that," he said. "We owe it to future generations to make sure they have the facilities necessary to perpetuate that tradition." Doug believes participation in the effort by a wide group of brothers is important—just like the way the mid-'80s Delts all participated in winning the all-sports trophy each year. Doug earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from The Ohio State University. After graduation, he spent 23 years working in finance and investments in New York City before moving to Cleveland in 2011. He is a senior vice president of Hawthorn, a PNC subsidiary that provides family office services and investment advice to several hundred of the nation's wealthiest families. Doug and his wife, Beth, a Pi Beta Phi from Ohio State, have a son, Reid, who is a high school junior, and a middle school daughter, Ellie. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and road cycling. If you would like to get in touch with Doug and find out how you can get involved with the capital campaign, he can be reached at doug@banburyfamily.net.