Phi Kappa Psi - The Ohio State University

Vol. 67 No. 10 The Buckeye Phi Psi Phi Kappa Psi s The Ohio State University s Spring 2017 OHIO DELTA I house DirecTor BiDs Farewell To 124 easT 14Th avenue N t is hard to fathom that my time in service to Ohio Delta as house director comes to a close in May. The three years I have spent as "house dad" have been some of the best of my life, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity and all the tremendous blessings that came with it. One of the most notable blessings were the people I was lucky enough to meet in this role, and I would be remiss to write my farewell without thanking them for their friendship, support, and love for Phi Kappa Psi. To the House Corporation of Ohio Delta, especially Gordon Gough '97, Sean Whalen '01, and Chris Fahey '08, many thanks for the countless hours you invest in Phi Kappa Psi and being a core group I could always look to for aid and answers. To the Chapter advisors, Kyle Andrews '78 and Seth Porter '01, I am grateful for your willingness to always lend a hand, the incredible example you set for our men (and me), and your friendship. To former House Director Dave Ellsworth, thank you for your reliable counsel and for showing me the ropes. To our long and distinguished roster of undergraduates and young alumni who lived in the house during my time here, thank you for your hard work and respect. I remind you that the future of our Fraternity is as bright as you make it. There are many other Ohio Deltas who played an immeasurable role in my life, and I am unable to list them all in this short farewell. To those not specifically addressed above, I say simply—thank you! At the start of my tenure in 2014, I entered the house at 124 East 14th Avenue and considered it a place to live. At the end of my time, I will leave the house but will always consider it "home." I will never forget the impact you have had on my life, and look forward to humbly serving our noble Fraternity— and the distinguished Ohio Delta Chapter—in the coming decades. Amici, Charles W. Kimerline IV House Director kimerline.3@osu.edu (419) 569-6287 iraj Shah '09 is an Ohio Delta alumnus who was named to Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 in Finance in January. Niraj is an investment professional at RedBird Capital Partners, a North America-based private equity firm. He joined RedBird in 2014 as its fifth employee, where he is responsible for diligencing and executing its investments, as well as day-to- day management of its portfolio companies. Niraj has primarily been responsible for the RedBird's sports, media, and entertainment activity, including its events and hospitality portfolio company, On Location Experiences. At RedBird, Niraj negotiated the firm's acquisition and subsidiary carve-out of the NFL's premium hospitality and events business, NFL On Location, and multiple commercial agreements with the NFL, as well as the firm's acquisition of Jon Bon Jovi's private concert and travel business, Runaway Tours. In addition to investment activity at RedBird, Niraj has advised sports franchises and various businesses in the sports and music industries on an array of strategic matters, including licensing deals, management compensation plans, and business plans. Coming out of college, Niraj worked at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Banking Division in the firm's New York office. At Goldman, Niraj worked on a variety of M&A and IPO transactions for clients, including Michael Kors, Kraft Foods Group/Mondelez, and Avon Products. Niraj received a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing, with honors in 2009 from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where he graduated summa cum laude. His bio can be found at www.forbes.com/profile/niraj-shah. Ohio Delta Alumnus Recognized in Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 in Finance

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