Sigma Phi Epsilon - Missouri University of Science & Technology

4 FEATURE Trevor Thornton '20 spent most of the summer leading up to his freshman year talking with representatives from multiple fraternities, but none of them seemed to be the right fit. As the semester loomed closer, he decided to check out SigEp's website. Liking what he saw, he reached out to Matthew Achelpohl '18 (vice president of recruitment) and asked to meet for lunch. "If you know Matt, you know he could sell water to a drowning man," Trevor joked. "I signed the bid card before the check arrived." Trevor started out as a petroleum engineering major but later switched to a chemical engineering degree with a biology emphasis. "I adjusted my priorities and changed from a high-salary field to a field that I would actually enjoy. It's funny to look back, considering I work with electrochemistry now!" As a student in the Chapter, Trevor served as social chairman, Sigma Challenge coordinator, vice president of member development, and finally SAAW Chairman. "Sexual Awareness Assault Week was the brainchild of Brother Achelpohl and was brought to life by Logan Wilcox '19 and myself. I feel incredibly fulfilled to see this impactful event still going strong!" Sigma Phi Epsilon had a significant impact on Trevor's ensuing career. "Without the programs and encouragement from my brothers, I would have never served in leadership roles, taken advantage of résumé reviews, joined other organizations, or attended a career fair before my senior year," he said. "SigEp made that path clear for me." He is also grateful to Ray Zesch '70 for positive influence while working with Trevor during his time as undergraduate VP of Member Development. "That was one of my first experiences being mentored," Trevor recalled. "I was intimidated at first, but Ray's easygoing personality and genuine interest in my work and life was refreshing." As an alumnus, Trevor serves as Balanced Man Steward and Mentoring Chairman for the Chapter. "Having a hand in ensuring that today's undergraduates have the same enriching experience I had is the reason I remain involved." Today, Trevor works as a chemical engineer designing insulators and bushings for power systems, and recently bought a house in the Southampton area of St. Louis. "I'm utilizing my passion for biology by caring for my houseplants and growing a vegetable garden." In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with friends (the majority of whom are SigEp alumni), running, reading, and trying new things. If you'd like to connect with Trevor, you can send him an email at tnthornton96@gmail.com. SigEp Paved the Way Trevor Thornton '20 Talks Culture, Service, and Lifelong Brotherhood With over 252,000 living alumni, SigEp has a network of knowledgeable brothers to help young members prepare for nearly any career. Currently, more than 1,600 undergraduate brothers are taking advantage of personalized career coaching from alumni within their desired fields. SigEp's goal is to ensure each undergraduate brother receives career coaching to prepare him for the next step after graduation. Interested in becoming a career coach? Complete the interest form on mySigEp today by visiting tinyurl.com/sigepcareercoaching or contact Trevor Thornton '20 at tnthornton96@gmail.com. Mentoring the Next Generation Become a Career Coach!

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