Sigma Chi - University of Virginia

The Constantine Sig 2 CHAPTER CHAPTER GOALS GOALS FOR 2024 FOR 2024 A Place at the Table Nixon Family Legacy Centers on Sigma Chi F rom serving on the house corporation board to raising funds for chapter house renovations (and everything in between!), Bill, Barby, Justin, and Devon Nixon have demonstrated their commitment to Sigma Chi's values and the spirit of our brotherhood. Bill Nixon '70 chose to attend UVA against his family's recommendation, so he funded his own college education by working in the school cafeteria. When Dorm Counselor Jim Moore '68 offered him the job of house manager, he knew it was an unmissable opportunity. "That job was a gift of kindness unequaled in all my life. Sigma Chi immediately became my family, and in later years, became woven into the fabric of my life." While pursuing his Phd. in clinical psychology, Bill met his wife, Barby, a member of the University of Virginia's first class of female graduates. "I got to know Bill's brothers at Sigma Chi as a student," she said. "Later, I visited my sons, who are brothers of Sigma Chi, and was able to meet a new generation of members!" One of Justin's clearest memories of his mom's visits features her kneeling in the backyard, picking weeds. Barby remains committed to the chapter house being a source of security and support for its residents. She found her own avenue to support this effort by editing the chapter's newsletter. Bill served on the House Corporation board and was instrumental in organizing and raising funds for the recent chapter house renovation. When asked about his motivation, he was eager to share. "I enjoyed seeing my sons have the same life-changing experience I had as a Sigma Chi, and I want to see that continue for future generations. The most defining thing in my life as a man and as a friend was this brotherhood." Indeed, when the time came for Justin Nixon' 03 to choose a college and fraternity, Bill did his best to make the decision an easy one. "Dad called the chapter house and asked if someone could pick me up for my campus visit," Justin recalled. "Amazingly, Chris Komelasky '00 agreed!" After visiting the house and meeting some brothers, Justin knew following in his father's footsteps was the right choice. From then on, Sigma Chi continued to provide Justin with opportunities, in college and beyond. (He met his wife, Hadley, when she was a Sigma Chi sweetheart.) After graduating, he followed his father's lead again and began volunteering on the House Corporation Board in 2008. "Not only was Sigma Chi a key component of our college experience where we met lifelong friends, it has continued in our adult lives, through friendships and staying engaged," Justin shared. He now works for Duke Impact Investing Group in Durham, N.C., where he and Hadley are raising their three children, aged 12, 10, and 7. Devon Nixon '06 experienced his first year in the chapter house while Justin was enjoying his last. "We became brothers by choice not just by blood," he said. "I knew the legacy connection was unique when I was 18, but as I got older, I realized just how special it was." In addition to developing existing family relationships, Sigma Chi also opened the door to new connections. "The support system helped me during a stage in life when I was finding out who I wanted to be and laid the groundwork for friendships I have carried into my 20s and 30s and beyond." Devon continues to meet up with his fraternity brothers despite moving across the country due to his work as an orthopedic surgeon. He now lives in Utah with his wife, Emily, and their daughters Charlotte and Isabel. "Sigma Chi made me a better friend, father, and citizen." Chapter Officers Consul Luke Lustig '26 Pro Consul Patrick Fox '26 Annotator Mason Lewis '26 Quaestor Krish Patel '26 Risk Chairman Luke Buroker '26 Magister Shane Clark '26 Kustos Dylan Overstreet '26 Social Chairmen Walker Beck '26 Ryan Poplawski '26 Philanthropy Chairmen Joe Hardy '26 Scott Daley '26 Recruitment Chairman George Constable '26 gaconstable1@gmail.com (443) 204-6348 Send your recruitment referrals to us! Please provide the student's name, age, hometown, extent of Psi/Sigma Chi connection, and any other relevant information. Obtain 150 cumulative volunteer hours per semester. Continue our Bottle Tab Initiative with RMHC. Raise $10,000 for philanthropy.

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