Beta Theta Pi - Purdue University

3 BETA THETA PI AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY Nick Economos '96 Is Proud to Call Beta Theta Pi His Fraternity THE HEART OF BETA N ick Economos '96 will always be grateful to Jody Pishkur '94 for talking him into attending a Beta recruitment event because it changed his life. When he first joined, he was drawn to the strong brotherhood, social events, competitive intramural sports, and the impressive physical structure of the Chapter House, but what truly set the Fraternity apart was the sense of community and the opportunities for personal and professional growth. "rough my interactions with my brothers, I have formed close bonds and have been able to grow and develop in ways I never could have imagined," he said. While Nick has many great Beta memories, like intramural championships, Orchid Formals, and the home run derby, his favorite was living in the house with his younger brother, Pete '97. Nick had put his education on pause for a few years and moved to Breckenridge, Colorado, to pursue competitive mogul skiing in the USSA Rocky Mountain Division. It was special for him to live with Pete upon his return to Purdue; since they are four years apart, they didn't have a chance to attend high school together. Nick not only formed lifelong friendships and memories, but he also developed valuable social skills, honed his leadership abilities, and learned how to deal with adversity. e experiences he gained from Beta Mu motivated him to remain involved. "When you receive all that, it's hard not to stay connected and give back." Nick enjoyed working with the executive board and house board when he served as Chapter president, and he wanted to continue that experience as an alumnus. Aer attending several house board meetings, he was asked to join. ey were in the early stages of planning a house remodel and capital campaign when Nick took on the role of president. Although he was only a few years out of school with limited board experience, he was surrounded by several experienced brothers like Craig Fread '77, Kevin Comer '71, Bob Hall '72, Jim Dora '86, Scott Hayes '68, John Laurie '86, and Grant Martin '67, and together, they got some younger alumni involved, including Kevin Schulhof '96, John Tyrpin '94, Dan Breier '94, and Scott Nordlund '94. "e most rewarding aspect was being able to work with these great men and leaders and seeing firsthand how much they cared for our Chapter," Nick shared. Nick's involvement in Chapter leadership provided a foundation for his entrepreneurial pursuits. Aer earning a degree in financial counseling and planning, he was self-employed from the start and formed a partnership with a CPA in the late '90s. In 2012, he le and founded Fiduciary Financial Partners and has loved every minute of the journey. He is grateful that he gets to wake up every day and help people improve their financial lives. "It's more than just dollars and cents. It's about helping people create security and freedom so they can live their lives on purpose and focus on what is truly most important to them," he shared. Nick met his wonderful and supportive wife of 24 years, Martha, at Purdue. ey have three fantastic daughters, ages 18, 15, and 13, and a mini Aussie named Storm. Nick has been alpine skiing since he was 3 and is in his 48th year. He also loves fishing and plays pickleball a few times a week. You can connect with him at nick@fiduciaryfp.com. "I am grateful for the friends, memories, and experiences I have gained through my involvement with Beta eta Pi, and I am proud to call it my Fraternity." "rough my leadership roles within the Chapter and on the board, I discovered the true heart of Beta eta Pi: its values of mutual support, intellectual growth, trust, responsible conduct, and integrity. ese values align closely with my own beliefs and principles." NICK REMAINS INVOLVED IN HIS COMMUNITY • He serves on the executive board and is treasurer of Female Strong, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers hands-on programs, mentorship, and experiences that build confidence in middle and high school girls, propelling them to become future leaders. • He is a board member and president of the DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides legal help to those in need in DuPage County, Illinois. • He serves on the advisory council of the West Suburban Community Pantry. • He is a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization and a former executive board member and treasurer of the EO Nick with his family. Chicago Chapter.

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