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W
hen Mike Wetherington '82 arrived at ECU in 1978, he had no
idea the connections made through Sigma Phi Epsilon would
become lifelong friendships. Mike cherishes the North Carolina Kappa
network that has provided him with a social foundation for life.
"There was just something special in the water from 1975-85," Mike
said about his SigEp era. He had a great undergraduate experience
with memorable parties and social events while growing professional
skills through terms as treasurer and vice president. "It was certainly
a great school experience."
Beyond college, Mike pursued operating his own businesses before
working with Eagle Snacks, an Anheuser-Busch brand, for 11 years
after a SigEp alumnus suggested him for an interview. When Eagle
Snacks shut down, Mike started a new business called ADC to supply
chemicals to water plants.
Mike credits SigEp executive experience for teaching him how to work
with others while preparing him for life as an entrepreneur. "Our third
business did exceptionally well—we sold it in 2020, and our fourth
business, Jackson Morgan Southern Cream, is doing fine."
When Mike moved to
Gallatin, Tennessee, in 2022,
he didn't expect to have the
chance to reconnect with an
Ohio SigEp he had met 41
years prior. "We sat down at
the house with him and a few
other U.S. Marines who came
by, and 40 years later, we live
nearly a mile apart. The world
is small!"
Mike's SigEp loyalty
compelled him to contribute
$9,500 for undergraduate
relief following the house fire
in 2009. Shortly afterward,
Robbie Brooks emailed him to thank Mike for helping his son and
other North Carolina Kappa undergraduates, 25 years after Robbie
helped Mike with an exam for his electrical business license.
Four decades beyond his college years, Mike still enjoys gathering
with North Carolina Kappa alumni and their spouses, with several
being SigEp little sisters.
Learning How to
Serve Effectively
BROTHERS AT TEND CARLSON
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2024
I
n February, North Carolina Kappa Chapter members traveled to
Atlanta to attend Carlson Leadership Academy. This program
provides in-depth leadership training focused on teaching skills
to inspire brothers, manage a committee, and follow through on
those goals. Our brothers gained knowledge of how to provide an
impactful college and fraternity experience for themselves and our
membership.
"Other than being a husband, father,
and grandfather, SigEp was the greatest
experience of my life."
Staying Connected Through SigEp
Mike Wetherington '82 on Fraternal Bonds, Business Ventures
You can connect with Mike at
mike.wetherington@spiritsoftn.com.
Mike and his wife in 2024.
