Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Texas

p. 2 TEXAS ALPHA ACCOLADE W hen Nick Lednicky '17 chose a fraternity, he did so to make the most of his personal growth at UT. "I wanted to surround myself with guys that knew how to have a good time but who also had drive and diverse personal and professional interests. SigEp offered just that." It wasn't long before SigEp would have a direct impact on Nick's professional life. His first three internships in college were all sparked by Texas Alpha connections. "I wouldn't even have had an introduction if it weren't for SigEp— and I wouldn't have gotten my first job out of college if not for those internships," he said. "After college, as the firms I've worked for have gone through recruiting processes, SigEp résumés always made their way to the top of the stack." As fun as the mixers and social events were, what Nick treasures most is the four years of building camaraderie with his Texas Alpha brothers, along with the opportunity to serve them in roles including recruitment chairman and chapter president. "Whether it was something as simple as hanging out in the loft or something as elaborate as road tripping to Vegas, just getting to spend my time constantly surrounded by other driven but fun individuals was awesome." Nick was also involved in on-campus organizations such as the Texas Cowboys, the University Investor's Association, and the Financial Analyst Program. Today, he works as a senior associate at First Reserve, a private equity firm based in Texas and Connecticut. In this role, he focuses on the sourcing, execution, monitoring and exit of investments in the infrastructure services and energy-related industrial end-markets. "Texas Alpha is a special place, and the friendships I formed there will last a lifetime," Nick said. "SigEp shaped my work ethic and gave me real world leadership experience at a young age, plus a broad social and professional network that I am incredibly thankful for." Nick lives in Houston, Texas, and after several years focusing on work, is excited to be an active Texas Alpha alumnus. Tailgates and happy hours around the state are one way he's connected with alumni of all ages in addition to class reunions, weddings, and visiting out-of-state friends. "It's bittersweet moving away from Austin (or at least West Campus) to start your career, but every time we're back together, it's like we never missed a beat." You can reach Nick at nicklednicky@gmail.com. Lifetime Donors William K. Gayden '63 John K. Tyler '63 C. Richard Vermillion Jr. '67 David B. Deniger '68 T. Mike Field '68 Thomas O. Hicks '68 Mark A. Kiester '71 Thomas K. Russell '71 R. Steven Hicks '72 Steven M. Covey '73 James R. Huffines '73 Melvin C. Brackendorff '76 Jerry A. Smith '79 Robert M. Kleiderer '80 S. Kregg Jodie '87 Greg Curran '88 Stewart E. King '89 David M. King '91 Brian J. Ferguson '02 Gregory P. Barra '03 Hayden S. Eversole '24 G. Luke Eversole '26 Spring 2022 Donors A. Morris Albright '57 Warren P. Cash '57 Donald P. Mafrige '59 Dr. Charles W. Bailey Jr. '62 Dr. R. Kent Stobaugh '64 Robert F. McCullough '64 Robert L. Adair III '65 Thomas M. Dunning '65 Glenn E. Staats '66 Richard B. Bender II '67 John M. Robert '67 Robert E. Brown III '70 Bruce W. Anderson '71 Douglas B. Glass '71 Jeffrey N. Loomis '71 Steven R. McCown '72 Bryan C. Birkeland '73 John E Bosch Jr. '73 Paul M. Kearns '77 Jeff D. Otto '77 Richard S. Rankin '77 Randy L. Stevens '79 James A. Strickland Jr. '79 Thomas N. Aderhold '80 Robert A. Henk '80 Douglas A. Duke '82 Randal M. Hall '82 Jim S. Addison '85 David A. Donohoe Jr. '85 Todd A. Dunn '85 David Kent Casey '86 D. Craig Casselberry '86 Michael A. Hickey '86 John M. Pack '86 Robert J. Heintzelman Jr. '88 Robert M. Smith '91 Elton Wells '95 Patrick J. Starley '00 Cullen Aderhold Jr. '02 Kyle A. Mason '16 T hank you to the brothers who have given to the Skull & Crossbones Society since 2016. Your contributions are directly impacting our brothers. Support Texas Alpha today and join the Skull & Crossbones Society this year. Send your tax-deductible $360 check to Sigma Phi Epsilon Education Foundation of Texas Alpha, P.O. Box 2187, Columbus, GA 31902-2187 or visit texasaustin.sigep.org. Nick's Advice to Young Brothers: "Make friends with everyone and try to form as broad a network as possible, both inside and outside of SigEp. Also, embrace the opportunities to step up in leadership positions—not simply for the bullet on your résumé, but for the real-world lessons on what motivates people and what makes organizations run efficiently. Have fun but take your classes seriously and be involved on campus." "It's bittersweet moving away from Austin to start your career, but every time we're back together, it's like we never missed a beat." A DEVOTED BROTHERHOOD Nick Lednicky '17 on Becoming a Balanced Leader The Skull & Crossbones Society Members Have You Added Your Name to the List?

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