Delta Upsilon - University of Missouri

The Duck call Page 2 J ack Bell '22 was recognized as a finalist for Delta Upsilon's top undergraduate award at the Leadership Institute in Orlando, Florida, on August 6. Jack was one of four undergraduates selected for this honor from a group of over 3,500 students. Jack graduated in May with a degree in mechanical engineering and a cumulative GPA of 3.83. He was included on the High Dean's List each semester. Jack, son of Jerry Bell '83, joined the chapter when we returned to campus in fall 2018. He was one of the new chapter's first executive board members, serving in several capacities including chapter president. Under Jack's leadership, the chapter grew from zero to 160 members in four years. Beyond DU, Jack was heavily involved in Veritas, a Christian student ministry. He led two Fraternity/Sorority service trips to Jamaica. Jack is living in Columbus, Ohio, where he works for Kiewit Corporation, one of North America's most respected engineering and construction organizations. Hear Jack's thoughts on this recognition at youtu.be/AtwVCKDBY3w?t=47. You can contact Jack at jdbell215@gmail.com. JACK BELL '22 NAMED OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE FINALIST HARD WORK PAYS OFF Jack Bell '22 and Bruce McKinney '74 at LI in Orlando. N o Fraternity chapter can succeed without organization and commitment, especially from those alumni who support their brotherhood long after college. When presented with the opportunity, Brian Hinck '16 was proud to join the chapter advisory board. As an advisor, Brian mentors the recruitment team so new initiates can have a great college experience with DU, just like he did. AN OPEN MIND Brian's Delta Upsilon experience started through the legacy connections of his brother, father, and uncle, though family ties weren't the only reason he joined the brotherhood. As he spent time around DU brothers, he appreciated their ability to provide a great learning environment while still having fun. "I wanted to make sure I was making the decision for the entire Fraternity experience and what DU had to offer," Brian said. "I knew I wanted to get involved in Greek life. I had an older brother that was in the house, but he encouraged me to still look around and keep my mind open. DU just felt a lot more like a brotherhood to me; there were a lot of guys that were all very different but extremely close." CONTRIBUTING TO THE BROTHERHOOD Homecoming nights, decorating campus, and Greek Week skit and dance are all memories that Brian fondly recalls from his undergraduate years, as those included sharing a sense of pride and accomplishment with his brothers. The day-to-day experience of living around a group of close friends also kept him in high spirits as he earned his business finance degree. As an active member, Brian did his part in growing the brotherhood as recruitment chairman. He enjoyed learning on the fly as he met new members through recruitment, and looking back, Brian recognizes how similar the role is to a sales position. BRINGING IT INTO A CAREER After graduating, Brian began working at a bank as a credit analyst before becoming a business development relationship manager. In this role, Brian identifies potential clients to bring new business to his bank, then serves as a relationship manager once that business is on board. "As I've been out of school and moved in to more of an outside sales role, I think that being able to get outside of my comfort zone and reach out to people I don't know while trying to get my foot in the door and demonstrate value … all of that has been extremely relevant to my career." NEW PERSPECTIVES Brian's experience as recruitment chairman made him a great candidate to serve on the chapter advisory board and to work with the active chapter to facilitate their recruitment efforts. Though things have changed a bit since Brian was an active member, he appreciates the chance to see things from a different angle. "It's given me a little bit more perspective on the changing ways in which the younger generation communicates. It has helped me to realize the different points of view that everyone is coming in with and the different points of view that the current recruitment chairmen have." L ASTING CONNECTIONS The opportunity to stay connected and have an impact on the active chapter has been fulfilling for Brian, and he is always glad to see when something clicks for undergraduates. Brian himself had many mentors throughout college, and he is proud to have the chance to give back as an alumnus. In his spare time, Brian keeps contact with alumni brothers through a group chat and fantasy football. The brothers get together a couple times each year when possible, including important events like weddings. You can connect with Brian at bhinck@gmail.com. Recruitment with the Newest DU Generation Why Brian Hinck '16 Is Proud to Help the Team "You can get caught up on the small details; it's helpful to have someone to pull it back, look at the big picture, and make sure we're focusing on the right things."

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