Beta Theta Pi - Miami University

PAGE 4 W hen it comes to fundraising, Tim Pistell '69 knows how to create momentum. So when the Forever Alpha capital campaign was announced, he knew he had to take action. Today he is announcing a unique opportunity for his brothers from the graduating class of 1969. Tim is challenging the rest of his class to raise $75,000 in new donations. If they do so, he will contribute $25,000 in addition to the $50,000 he has already pledged to the campaign. Raising the stakes even higher, if the class of 1969 (excluding Tim) can contribute $150,000, Tim will give another $25,000, for a total class gift of $250,000 ($100,000 from Tim and $150,000 from 1969 brothers). "I have been involved in nonprofit fundraising for many years and chaired a large campaign to 'Reimagine' the last of the major historic theaters in Cleveland, Ohio's Playhouse Square. I have witnessed how challenge grants can prove to be effective as donors know they are generating a multiplier effect with their personal donation," Tim explains. "I know that many of my classmates have enjoyed success in life and their time at Alpha helped form them to achieve that success." Tim's not undertaking this effort on his own. Class leaders Jack Deyo '69 and Jim Deuser '69 are reaching out to their peers and encouraging them to take advantage of this special opportunity and invest in the future of Alpha Chapter. Jack explains, "The first mark of a Beta is his Beta spirit, and Tim has demonstrated to all of us his most generous Beta spirit and regard for our beloved Alpha. We are most appreciative of Tim's giving back and earnestly hope that all Betas from the class of 1969 respond to his leadership initiative. Miami and Beta was a firm foundation for all of us as we began our careers and it will be great to ensure the future of Beta's at 200 E. High." As a student, Tim joined Beta during a time when he was searching for a place to belong. His parents divorced the year before he left for Miami University, and he found a sense of family in his Beta brothers. "Upon reflection, I realized how much of a positive impact the Alpha Chapter had on me, and by that I mean my fraternity brothers," Tim shares. "They were directly and indirectly a big influence on me and, consequently, helped me achieve things in my career and life." Tim earned an accounting degree from Miami and planned to attend law school on a partial scholarship at Case Western University. However, the Vietnam War changed his career path. He instead attained an MBA at Baldwin Wallace University and retired as EVP/CFO in 2011 after a long career at Parker Hannifin Corporation. Tim serves on publicly traded and private company boards, invests in private equity, and continues to serve on several nonprofit boards. When not traveling the world, Tim and his wife, Lynn, reside in Millboro, Virginia, and Amelia Island, Florida. They have two married children and five grandchildren. To contact Tim, or learn more about the challenge, e-mail him at tim@pistell.com. Tim Pistell Presents Challenge Opportunity to 1969 Brothers Jacob Brooks Sophomore Loveland, Ohio Major: Marketing/Fashion Remy Clos-Versailles Freshman Cos Cob, Conn. Major: Sports Leadership and Management Christian Daniels Freshman Fishers, Ind. Major: Finance Andrew Dudt Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. Major: Mechanical Engineering Kyle Fischer Freshman Columbus, Ohio Major: Marketing Nick Hoyt Sophomore Atlanta, Ga. Major: Chemical Engineering/Pre-Med Trevor Kopsick* Freshman Concord, Ohio Major: Mechanical Engineering Brother is Alex Kopsick, John Carroll '17 Brad Marshall Freshman Monclova, Ohio Major: Chemical Engineering/ Energy Luke Martin Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Major: Computer Science Evan Miller Junior Avon, Ohio Major: Pre-Med/Biology Massillon Myers* Freshman Westerville, Ohio Major: Sports Leadership and Management Father is David Myers '82 Ben Poe Freshman Chagrin Falls, Ohio Major: Business Cooper Runstein Freshman Portland, Ore. Major: Quantitative Economics Alex Saccocio Freshman Gahanna, Ohio Major: Bioengineering Will Sampson Freshman Westerville, Ohio Major: Anthropology Freddy Yang Sophomore Beijing, China Major: Accountancy *Legacy Meet our NeweSt MeMberS If you know of any Miami students who may be interested in joining Beta Theta Pi, please fill out the form at miamioh.beta.org/recruitment.

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