Phi Kappa Psi - University of Michigan

the sophon Page 3 $1,000 and Above Edward G. Chase Jr. '41 Estate Gift T. Stephen Hauser '52 Phillip Kain '88 In memory of Michael Etzioni '87 David Frayne '89 Bradley Holman '02 Daniel Adsit '11 Tracey and Scott Diaz In honor of Max Diaz '18 and Alex Diaz '19 $500 to $999 Kate and John Sales Richard Chamberlin '58 Roger Goodrich '80 Brad Spiegel '00 William Wiedman '01 Jared Frost '03 Christopher Quick '99 $250 to $499 Jennifer Maccagnone Larry MacKenzie Daniela Sanadiki In honor of Talal Benahmed Dr. C. Kohler Champion '57 Charles Matthews '58 Lewis Thumm '64 Craig Haines '69 Bruce Chaffee '83 Andrew Fang '88 In memory of Mike Peguero '89 $100 to $249 L.M. Alter In honor of William Alter '19 Amy Siskind In honor of Drew Siskind '18 Dr. Alan Holderness '53 John States '56 Stephen Bennett '59 Bob Linderman '63 In honor of James Linderman '48 Ray Brennan Jr. '83 Andrew Adler '87 Felipe Paez '89 Matthew Kassan '92 Richard Crow '00 T hroughout his career in aerospace engineering and finance, Howard has never taken his Phi Psi experience for granted. As he recalls fraternity memories and parties, one thing remains constant: Phi Psi connections that last a lifetime. Fraternal Beginnings Howard discovered Phi Psi through Greg Scott '86, a fellow marching band member who invited him to Michigan Alpha during recruitment. Howard found men of character in Phi Psi, and he enjoyed great times in the house through theme parties and the chapter's seder dinner. Howard learned how to support the chapter as a member while developing professional qualities to benefit his career path. During this time, he found a unique opportunity to study engineering abroad in the Soviet Union/Russia, though the constant threat of government surveillance loomed over the unstable region. While there, he witnessed the collapse of that empire from the perspective of the community. "I had an open ticket with Pan American Airlines…I put a bundle of money and my ticket behind the wallpaper and resealed it," Howard said, always cautious of his residence while studying and absorbing Russian culture. "I'd call back to the [Michigan Alpha] house phone after 11 hours waiting in line just to talk to somebody familiar in the brothers." Howard's Pursuits After a turbulent time in Russia, Howard returned to the United States and became a machine designer for the automotive (including Mustang and BMW M3) and aerospace industries. Recognizing the importance of economic stability, Howard pursued an MBA at Michigan State and spent the following 30 years studying business and economics. "I had to change and adapt in business, so I ended up going on to telecommunications and working on the buildout of the internet," Howard added. Working with US West/QWest, Howard led a team of engineers responsible for picking the technology to drive nationwide internet expansion. Following financial mismanagement that derailed the company, Howard embraced the challenge of directing congressmen toward evidence they needed to take action against the company's former leadership in the U.S. Supreme Court. Though the collapse cost one million people in the industry their jobs and even led to the suicide of a friend, Howard remained committed to his goal. "I wanted resolution and closure for the people who were harmed far more than me." Returning to His Roots Howard decided to pursue aerospace engineering once again, working with Aerojet on missile defense projects. He later worked on the New Horizons project, engineering the technology that sent a NASA space probe to take the first photo of Pluto. "When I was growing up, I read Carl Sagan's Cosmos book, studying the planets and watching the voyagers go out to other planets, but they never got to Pluto," Howard said. He was honored to help write a new chapter in aerospace history, and Howard even had the opportunity to include friends' and family members' names on the spacecraft. Throughout his winding career, Howard has made sure to keep in contact with several Phi Psi alumni. When Michael Peguero '89 was battling cancer, Howard took the time to call him nearly every night and comfort his Phi Psi brother, having some great conversations. "That's the closure that you don't realize when you're an undergraduate…Those are some of the people who will be there for you forever." Howard continues his passion as an engineer at Boeing, working on several development programs, including almost all the company's commercial airplanes. He is now working on military aircraft including the F-15EX and MQ- 25. His partner, Keiko, is a fellow aerospace engineer and graduate of Nagoya University. YOU CAN CONNECT WITH HOWARD AT howard.bowersox@gmail.com. Thank You for Your Generosity These alumni brothers have displayed their devotion to Michigan Alpha by donating to our annual campaign since 2017. Their financial support has played a key role in Michigan Alpha undergraduate life and will be a tremendous help as we aim to return in 2026. If an error has been made in your gift listing, we sincerely apologize. Please contact our campaign coordinator at kunderdown@penningtonco.com to submit corrections. A Lifelong Pursuit of Passions HOWARD BOWERSOX '87 ON BROTHERHOOD AND HIS CAREER PATH "You don't have to be a CEO to have meaningful influence in the world." Howard Bowersox '87 and Keiko.

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