Sigma Phi Epsilon - Washington State University

President Brady Hossfeld '26 Chaplain Jamison Markley '26 VP Programming Buddy Dann '26 VP Communications Orland Jensen '26 House Manager Bryson Smith '26 Risk Chairman Max Tuitele '26 VP Scholarship Mason Menser '26 VP Member Development Billy Scammell '26 VP Finance Sam Palmgren '26 VP Recruitment Cameron Anderson '26 cameron.anderson@wsu.edu (206) 779-0626 Beau Carbone '27 Gig Harbor, Wash. Ethan Duarte '27 Port Orchard, Wash. Royce Fleischacker '27 Bothell, Wash. Jack Fleming '27 Burlingame, Calif. Matt McGregor '27 Lake Stevens, Wash. Austin Romero '27 Bend, Ore. Jack Wutherich '27 Snoqualmie, Wash. Welcome, Spring 2024 New Brothers W hen he first joined SigEp, J. Daniel Bariault '74 hoped to surround himself with a strong support group in college. As an alumnus, Dan pays the SigEp experience forward through AVC involvement alongside his career in business law. Washington Alpha Support "The house functioned in a very different time and culture than today," Dan said, thinking back to his role as vice president in 1972. The challenges he faced alongside Chapter President Ken Christianson '74 rapidly developed Dan's leadership skills and helped him prepare for life beyond college. When Dan saw the work alumni like Ken were doing through AVC in the past decade, he was inspired to get involved himself. The modern Fraternity experience at WSU was shaken by the university's decision to limit first-year students living in Chapter Houses, but Dan is impressed by the integrity of current members to overcome obstacles. "Fraternities are facing a crossroads. I believe SigEp's Balanced Man Program and complementary leadership programs represent the core value proposition to successfully transition to a new era." Dan continues to learn from fellow volunteer alumni as he figures out how to support Washington Alpha undergraduates. He often advises members to balance their physical and mental health among academic priorities and social experiences, emphasizing that fun and safety are not mutually exclusive. "Priorities are essential, and members must understand why they invested (with help) in four years at WSU." A Career in Law After earning a bachelor's degree in political science, Dan went on to complete his MBA and become a stockbroker before heading to law school. His passion for working in business translated well to a business lawyer career that has included work in Seattle, Taiwan, and the federal court in Puerto Rico. "I learned that my wife, Stephanie, was pregnant just a couple months before beginning law school," Dan added. "My career followed my very talented spouse around during her uber-successful career with AT&T Wireless." The law landscape is changing to adapt to artificial intelligence, and Dan is excited to follow these adaptations due to prior tech startup work with various scientists and entrepreneurs. Albeit challenging, Dan keeps up with current trends by incorporating AI into his work to offer more efficient services to his clients. Personal Life Dan met Stephanie, a Pi Phi, through a first-year blind date at WSU thanks to the efforts of Cliff Webster '74. Their son, Evan, is a successful attorney, while their daughter, Lindsey, is an executive with the largest real estate firm in the country. When he isn't spending time with his five grandchildren, Dan tries to stay up to date on the latest technology trends. He also enjoys skiing, biking, hiking, and diving. You can connect with Dan at dan@businessadvocatelaw.com. Maturing Through SigEp J. Daniel Bariault '74 on Business Law and Fraternal Leadership CHAPTER OFFICERS

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