Alpha Tau Omega - Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech Congratulations, Seniors! Brian Chen '22 Industrial Engineering "ATΩ has not only given me lifelong friends but also strengthened my personal, social, and spiritual life. I cherish all the fond memories I had with my brothers through various brotherhood and social events. As for now, I am excited for the next chapter as an Alpha Tau Omega alumnus." Carter Hale '20 Mechanical Engineering "ATΩ has had the biggest impact on my undergraduate experience. The brotherhood here is truly unique and has been the source of some of my best memories, friends, and lifelong connections. I am so grateful for my time as a brother and look forward to my next chapter as an alumnus." Samarth Parameswar '23 Computer Science Vikram Sagal '20 Psychology Zach Wells '21 Business Four of our graduating seniors in front of Tech Tower. From left: Vikram Sagal '20, Carter Hale '20, Brian Chen '22, and Zach Wells '21. "I f you want to be successful, hang out with successful people." Will Mizell '84 found exactly that in Alpha Tau Omega. Will's father and brother were in fraternities at Emory (ATΩ and SAE, respectively) and encouraged him to join one as well for a balanced college experience. His close friend Walter Barineau '81 was already a member of Beta Iota and introduced Will to many brothers before he arrived at Georgia Tech. Will was not sure what he wanted to be when he "grew up" but leaned on brothers' advice to major in Industrial Management and pursue a business career. He also met his wife of over 35 years, Julie, at the chapter house, and worked with many brothers in a fulfilling career at Waffle House. "My marriage, my most important lifelong friendships, and my career are all due to my experience at ATΩ." As fun as the parties and events were, Will treasures the everyday activities of the brotherhood first and foremost. "The bonds of brotherhood were why so many of us fortunately 'got out' of Tech with a degree," he said. "Our group still has 'a bond as strong as right itself and as lasting as humanity.' We've been there for one another in both the good and trying times that life inevitably throws at you. What a blessing it is to have such a group for unwavering support when you need it the most." With such strong lifelong bonds, Will eagerly joined the Beta Iota Board of Trustees in 1992 at age 27, when his mentor John Robertson '63 asked him to succeed Dave Jollay '71 as the financial advisor. Steadfast Service Will's role on the BOT was not easy; he collected money from the chapter each semester to pay the mortgage, insurance, and taxes. ("That's probably why I have suffered some hair loss.") The board's best decision, in his view, was selling the chapter house to RPG for national fraternity support. "No longer did we have to worry about making ends meet, and it provides a better system for tax-deductible giving—a huge advantage for our generous alumni donors." Despite retiring as treasurer from the board last year, Will continues to advise Andrew Jacon '15 ("who is doing an outstanding job as chairman"). He also hopes to join the ATΩ National Foundation Board with the continued tutelage of John Robertson. "It's important to have someone from our chapter involved at that national level." Worth Your Investment For those interested in volunteering, Will highly encourages connecting with the Board of Trustees—both as a terrific way to give back to the fraternity and as a recruiting venture for their businesses. "While we often think things were better in 'our day,' today's brothers have achieved successes our group never dreamed of," he said. "I guarantee you'll be impressed." Will retired from Waffle House in February, moving with Julie to Big Canoe in the north Georgia mountains. They look forward to their next stage of life with hiking, watching Tech football and basketball, and enjoying the company of their adult children and spouses (and eventually grandchildren). "I also have Louis Todd '82 and Walter Barineau as golf buddies in my new mountain neighborhood, so the bond continues!" Julie and Will in college on the left and at their daughter, Elizabeth's, wedding in February on the right. "While we often think things were better in 'our day,' today's brothers have achieved successes our group never dreamed of." O U R B O N D S M A T T E R Why Will Mizell '84 Stays Involved Connect with Will at mizellwill@gmail.com.

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