Alpha Gamma Rho - Penn State University

5 alpha gamma rho Tom Page '86 (Γ1237) with his family during their summer 2021 visit to campus. W hen considering a fraternity, bonds between friends can play an important role in recruitment. These friendships can become brotherhoods with the right fraternity experience, and that's exactly what happened for Tom Page '86 (Γ1237). "John Merenick '86 (Γ1236), Tim Carley '86 (Γ1240), and I decided to go through AGR recruitment together, and as it turned out, we all pledged together," Tom said. "Those, and many other friendships, have kept me involved beyond my active days." Looking back on his undergraduate years, Tom enjoyed hanging out with pledge brothers as well as going to football games and the pledge trip to the University of Vermont. As a Gamma brother, Tom recognized the importance of networking and making connections with the right people. He graduated into a world without the internet as we know it today, which made it more challenging to find a suitable job for his environmental resource management degree. "Network with good and smart people that you trust and those that can serve as role models to help guide and mentor you." Tom moved back and forth across Eastern America for the sake of his career. His path involved work with environmental/engineering consulting firms and a position for Williams doing midstream pipeline permitting in the oil and gas industry. Through his hard work, Tom played a role in bringing private wetland/stream mitigation banking to Pennsylvania. He also earned a master's degree from WVU in wildlife/fisheries resources while still working full-time. Much like his time in Gamma, though, his career has been highlighted by the talented people he's associated with and consider friends. Tom married his wife, Kristin, in 2001. They have two children, Sarah (18) and Cullen (16). While his last role with Gamma was secretary of the alumni board back in the '90s, Tom is proud to keep regular contact with a few pledge class members and close Gamma brothers. "For years, I hunted deer annually with brother Shawn Abma '87 (Γ1263) and his family, and I periodically have calls, text, or email with other brothers." In his free time, Tom serves as an Assistant Scout Master for his son's Boy Scout troop. The group frequently goes camping and engages in various outdoor activities. Family outings are also important to the Page family, and they enjoy skiing and ice skating when given the chance. Alpha Gamma Rho provided Tom with a great experience in college, and he encourages undergraduates today to consider organizations on campus that could elevate their networks and life opportunities. You can connect with Tom at tapage@comcast.net. "The memories we develop from our friendships and activities together are timeless and will never be forgotten." Finding the Right People Tom Page '86 (Γ1237) on Family, Fraternity, and the Outdoors

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