Sigma Alpha Epsilon - University of New Hampshire

new hampshire beta chapter Forging New Leaders Jay Palace '87 Uses Collegiate Leadership Skills Professionally d uring his time as eminent archon, Jay palace '87 discovered early leadership skills through his initiative to eliminate hazing and from the guidance of past archons. Interacting with former archons, James walters '84, stuart eynon '85, stephen noble '85, and Michael Marchand '86, Jay developed strong leadership skills, even as a college student. Jay continues to use these skills nearly 30 years later as founder and president of Group Experimental learning (GEl)—a business that designs and facilities offsite, executive retreats and leadership development programs. "My time as eminent archon was significant in my development as a leader. While it was challenging, it changed the trajectory of my life," he said. "Those leadership opportunities helped me get into business school and deal with conflict, and now what I do is help with leadership development." Throughout the years, Jay has had the opportunity to work with companies such as Microsoft and Genentech, and in 2008, GEL collaborated with the Olympic sailing team. Jay enjoys being a service to senior executives who recognize the value of investment in team cohesiveness and collaboration, but don't have the time to strategize for it. At GEL, companies go on retreats with programs that involve getting people out of their comfort zones and learning about leadership skills and communication styles. They do so by engaging in extreme challenges, such as avalanche search and rescue simulations, sailing, and camping. "The key to success is finding the intersection of what you really love, what you do well, and what people will pay money for," he said. "Find your passion and then find a way to make money doing it." Aside from GEL, Jay is also a ski instructor and business school mentor. He enjoys teaching people how to ski, sail, hike, and camp for the first time, and seeing people accomplish things they've never done before. "Every day I get to be an educator and see people have 'ah-ha' moments where they truly grow and have an amazing time," he said. Jay spends half of his year in Colorado and the other half in the California bay area. He would love to connect with brothers in both areas, and can be found around Vail, Colo., from December to April, and Sausalito, Calif., the remainder of the year. In his free time, Jay enjoys sailing, boat racing, cycling, and wine tasting. Jay can be reached at jpalace@gelcorp.com cHapTer offIcers Eminent Archon Matt protzmann '17 (603) 540-8259 m.s.protzmann@gmail.com Eminent Deputy Archon billy santora '18 Eminent Treasurer eric speglavin '18 Eminent Warden rick bailey '17 Eminent Recruitment craig beberman '18 (339) 364-9828 cbj2007@wildcats.unh.edu Max perkins '18 (203) 585-9762 tmp2000@wildcats.unh.edu Eminent Recorder Joe catalano '18 Eminent Health and Safety brad Minuskin '17 New Member Educator andrew gibson '17 GPEP Chairman brendan o'neil '18 Scholarship Chairman Tim Tetrault '18 Health and Wellness Chairman Joe gervolino '18 House Manager Jack porter '18 Philanthropy Chairman brad Minuskin '17 Social Chairmen Max perkins '18 Tommy watters '18 "The key to success is finding the intersection of what you really love, what you do well, and what people will pay money for."

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