The S igma O micronicle Oklahoma State University of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity ‐ Summer 2010 Edition SOHA UPDATE By: Randall Whittaker (1970) I am pleased to report that in spite of the huge storms this spring and early summer, the house is still standing. Under the leadership and guidance of House Manager Johnny Paxton (2011), CP James Riter (2012), Mom Rena, the Cabinet, and all the responsible and respectful UGs the closing for summer was well done. All junk was removed, the lawn well tended, all systems shut down correctly and all rooms cleaned. Thank you all. We are currently giving 1123 a well needed facelift. The facia on the dormer windows is being replaced and the entire exterior wood repainted. This project will be done by early August. We will also have new carpet in the living room and Housemother’s apartment by the time the doors are opened for the fall semester. Thanks to Secretary Michael Martin (2005) for supervising these projects. It is hoped that the only other major expenditure this fall will be the purchase of a new commercial freezer. The basement will be given a good bleach bath prior to the Parents Club delivering new lounge furniture. We are very fortunate to have such a great group of parents being actively involved in the wellbeing of Sigma Omicron. Thank you Moms and Dads! I am pleased to announce that Rena Sterling will be returning for another term as House Mother. This will be her 6th year serving as “Fiji Mom.” Rena has brought excellent organization to the kitchen, special events, and “emergency action.” Rena will continue to monitor the house during semester breaks and the summer months. We all sleep better knowing she is there. All SOHA Director seats are filled and the Board has been organized into several committees. The purpose “We are very fortunate to have such a great group of parents being actively involved in the well-being of Sigma Omicron.” is to widen the span of responsibility for the development of the most important aspects of SOHA’s governance. If any Graduate Brother is interested in serving on a committee and eventually filling a Director seat, please contact me. We have a place for all loyal and dedicated Grad Bros. After turning out many issues of the Sigma Omicronicle and bring home “The Coon Plaque” award from IHQ, Ryan Bebee (1995) is turning over the editorial pen to Chris Day (1980). Thanks BB and best of luck to Chris. MIGHTY PROUD TO BE A FIJI! PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE’S PERSPECTIVE Highlights • Over $10,000 has been generously donated to Sigma Omicron this year. • Rena Sterling will be returning for her 6th year as House Mother. • Take a Fiji Flashback to 1964 and see if you can name the brothers in the photograph on page 4. • The chapter house is currently full to the last bunk. • Sigma Omicron received an Honorable Mention for the Cheney Cup award at the Ekklesia. • Pig Dinner will be held at the Conoco Phillips Alumni Center on February 26,2011. Patron of the Pig will be George Ramey (1966). Inside this issue: Welcome Pledges 2 Graduate Spotlight 3 Fiji Flashback 4 Thank You Donors 5 Undergraduate Spotlight 6 By: Eric Knam (1993) When I decided to take the PL gig nine months ago, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. I am after all a 40 year old member of the Iota pledge class…the most recent initiates are members of the Tau Deuteron pledge class (for those of you who are slow to recall the Greek alphabet, that’s 18 years worth of initiations)! When I was an undergrad, we didn’t have on-line classes, we listened to cassette tapes and we were ecstatic with a 6 & 6 football season! I wasn’t quite sure how I’d be accepted by the undergrads. Of more importance, I wasn’t so sure about the state of the brotherhood either. With two semesters under my belt now I can con(Continued on page 2) Lost Brothers 7 \r\nSigma Omicronicle Page 2 WELCOME PLEDGES! With pledges from twenty-one different cities, the rush team definitely had their hands full this summer. The soonto-be Phi Deuterons have the potential to make a great impact on Sigma Omicron. They have already shown their excitement and unity. Members of the pledge class have organized many events, by themselves, to get to know each other this summer. We are all excited to see what this 39-man pledge class can bring to our brotherhood. Chad Archibald - Oklahoma City, OK Alex Geis - Shawnee, KS Jeb Park - Wichita, KS John Beckman - Stillwater, OK Josh Givens - Oklahoma City, OK Evan Pazzo - Tulsa, OK Brad Benjamin - Desoto, TX Michael Hale - Oklahoma City, OK Robert Potts - McKinney, TX Mitchell Bertrem - Edmond, OK Trenton Hall - Tulsa, OK Shane Rasch - Wichita, KS Tanner Blosser - Beaver, OK Collin Heusinkveld - The Colony, TX Matthew Renz - Oklahoma City, OK Shelby Bradley - Stillwater, OK Samuel Hitchcock - Edmond, OK Ben Rogers - Frisco, TX Paul Coggiola - Plano, TX David Jaillet - Lewisville, TX Robert Russell - Guthrie, OK Rodney Colquitt - Bixby, OK Brian Jaynes - Broken Arrow, OK Nicholas Staples - Oklahoma City, OK Corey Del Vesey - Newcastle, OK Michael Johnson - Oklahoma City, OK Jacob Stivers - Edmond, OK Marvelle Elledge - Tulsa, OK Brad Kershaw - Owasso, OK Josh Suber - Tulsa, OK Matthew Farley - Edmond, OK Blake LeForce - Edmond, OK Ben Wolff - Andover, KS Sean Farley - Broken Arrow, OK Campbell Liles - Edmond, OK Ryan Favors - Plano, TX George Lubke - Lewisville, TX Taylor Galvin - Edmond, OK Michael McDaniel - Oklahoma City, OK PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE’S PERSPECTIVE continued... “We have tremendous leaders and brothers who exhibit a purple passion that can’t be rivaled.” (Continued from page 1) fidently tell you that the future at 1123 W. University is very, very bright! One of my favorite quotes from the movie Remember the Titans is “Attitude reflects leadership.” If that’s the case, then our house is in great shape and I’m not just talking about the cabinet, a stellar group of young men by the way. Sigma Omicron is able to boast that the President of IFC is one of our own. In addition, our house is full of “influence leaders”, individuals who can persuade others without being in an official position. Each of them has as his priority the advancement and wellbeing of Phi Gamma Delta and with their status, their passion spreads through the house like wild fire. That passion has created as sense of ownership and pride in the house that is inspiring. In my day, the pledges were solely responsible for the cleaning of the house. Now, on a regular basis, the brotherhood joins in with the pledges during cleanings to ensure our house looks her best. Our leaders have also created a level of brotherhood that continues to build upon itself. The house participation in campus activities is tremendous. Whether it’s Spring Sing, Follies, or the B team flag football game, you can expect the roll-out from the Fiji house to be remarkable. We have worked hard to identify opportunities to improve the house. One area of focus we recognized was the need for additional training on the use of alcohol. The cabinet and I worked together to create an alcohol awareness presentation that focuses on the effects of alcohol, the dangers of alcohol poisoning, and what to do if you suspect someone has had too much to drink. I will give this presentation twice a semester, once to the pledges and once to the brotherhood. The initial feedback from the undergraduates concerning this training has been very positive. In summation, Sigma Omicron continues to grow from a position of strength. We have tremendous leaders and brothers who exhibit a purple passion that can’t be rivaled. You can take my word for it, or you can experience it for yourself. I’d like to invite and encourage you to attend a formal dinner and chapter with me next semester. Dinner starts at five and chapter begins around six. You can reach me at eric.d.knam@gmail.com or (918) 576-4317. I’ll be sure to save you a seat! \r\nPage 3 GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT - MAX PISCHEL 1968 Why did you pledge Phi Gamma Delta? My dear father Max A. Pischel, Jr. (1935) was a Phi Gam at OU. His memories of Phi Gamma Delta were passed on to me over my years of growing up. When we lived in Denver and went to the OU / CU games we always drove by the Phi Gam house in Boulder. I think there was never a doubt in my mind if I was offered the opportunity to be a Phi Gam I would be one. What is your favorite memory as an undergraduate? That is a tough question. There are many great memories; some of which are not for publication and thus will not be mentioned. I made my grades after two semesters and was able to join my initial pledge brothers in the house. The group in my initiation class and the struggle we had to make grades, made the passing through the threshold of the chapter a great memory. Finally Mike Hill (1968), Bob Curtis (1968) and I made it. Russ McNew (1966) and Gordon Elkins (1967) being initiated is also a great memory. A get-together at George Ramey’s (1966) place during Christmas holidays is a fond memory. I don’t remember exactly who was there but believe it was Gordon Elkins (1967), Bob Curtis (1968), Danny Deaver (1967), Charlie Powers (1969) and me. George had some lobsters flown in. He steamed them and it was a great feed. Those there will remember well all of us sitting on the floor drinking beer and George’s Saint Bernard. It was a fun afternoon. Phil Williams (1969), Joe Bob Wilson (1969) (both of Bartlesville origin) and I tried once to see how far we could go through the underground system of the campus. Fortunately, we couldn’t go as far as we had anticipated. What is your favorite memory as a graduate so far? My life as a graduate has been extremely good. Good jobs and interesting locations. One of my favorite memories is from a few years ago while I was visiting the Changi War Memorial Museum in Singapore where Allied soldiers were interred during the Japanese occupation of Singapore. In our tour group I noticed a guy with the PGD Greek letters tattooed on his ankle. I went up and gave him the grip and asked him about it. Turned out he was a very active KU grad. He had been the Purple Legionnaire and was active nationally in the Fraternity. His attitude about tattoos was interesting. One event that influenced my life took place when I stayed with Mike Hill (1968) in Birmingham, AL, right after I got out of the Army in 1973. Mike showed me that sales is something that one can do with some imagination and some fortitude. I still remember him telling me how to sell a pencil. Attending a couple of Pig Dinners with my father also remains in my memory. Also attending with my father the Ekklesia in Denver soon after I was initiated is a great memory. I believe Bob Curtis (1968), Mike Hill (1968) and maybe Warren Thomas (1968) were along as well. Excuse me if I’ve gotten that wrong. I never forgot my father’s birthday after that. Driving back to Oklahoma it was his birthday and I failed to remember it; a great lesson in life. Bill Teel (1969) joined me for a golf event in Texas some years back. What a great weekend to play golf with Bill. I think his play kept us in the money. The Pig Dinner in Stillwater with my daughter as my date while she was an OSU student about 2001-02 was fun and brought me back to campus life. It was a great event; different in a very good way from our Pig Dinners when I was an undergraduate. What kind of influence has the Fraternity had on your life? Persistence is the greatest influence. I have Calvin Coolidge’s “Persistence” on a plaque in my office in my office in Dubai. With whom do you stay in contact? As I have been overseas much of my career, it has not been easy to stay in touch. I have been in irregular contact with Joe Bob Wilson (1969), Charlie Powers (1969), Bill Teel (1969), Mike Hill (1968), George Ramey (1966), Danny Deaver (1967), Bob Curtis (1968) (when he was still among us) and a friend of all the above, Wayne Davis (not a Phi Gam but a friend of all.) I ran into Russ McNew (1966) in a parking lot in Tulsa about ten years ago. Not a regular contact, but it made me feel very good that he recognized me from 50 meters. When I was transferred to Paris, France, I was in OKC making sales calls. We had a brew to discuss it. Bob Curtis (1968) said, "Max why would you want to leave Dallas? In Dallas you have the world's best football team, beautiful ladies, good bars and great food. Why would you leave that?!" I said, "Well Bob, I don't know but I'm going to do it." Tell us about your family. I have two daughters of whom I’m very proud. The elder attended OSU, was married in March to a fine young man from Tarleton State (Pike and an Ag major) who live in Houston. The younger went to UT but I still love her. She also is married to a fine young man who is also a UT grad and is involved with Golfsmith. They live in Austin. I’m not old enough to be a grandfather yet, but suspect that will come in the near future. Did you live in the chapter house? If so, who were your roommates? Yes, I lived at 1224, 1123 and in an annex. Roommates were Richard Howell (1967), Pat Gallagher (1966), Bob Curtis (1968), Charlie Powers (1969) (I think), and a cast of thousands when I was a pledge in the dorm room. Tell us about your career. As mentioned I was in the Army. I fin(Continued on page 4) \r\nSigma Omicronicle Page 4 GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT continued... (Continued from page 3) ethnic groups. This has been the most interesting part of my life. ished my career as a company commander in Germany. After that, I started a career in the freight forwarding industry. My first job was as a salesman in Dallas. From there I went to Paris, France, then to Tehran, Iran (where I met and married the mother of my daughters), then to Singapore, then to Miami, FL, then to Cairo, Egypt, then to Gatwick Airport, England, then to Singapore, then to Houston, TX, then to Fort Worth, TX, then to Singapore and finally to Dubai, UAE. My current passport is about ¾ of an inch think and I’m going for new pages this week. I have been involved in general management, sales, and currently the Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager for J. Ray McDermott Middle East. Other than a one year contract with Halliburton in Houston, the current job is really the first assignment I’ve had that wasn’t directly in the freight forwarding industry. I think sometimes about the South Asian students that we used to see in the library. Never did I have anything to do with them. While in Dacca, Bangladesh on a business trip I was invited to play golf with our partner there. After golf we went to the golf club bar and for a cool one. There were a couple of Bangladeshis there. They asked where I was from. I asked them how well they knew the USA geography (usually I say I’m from Texas as most folks think they know where Texas is) but this time I didn’t and I told them I was from Oklahoma. After some talk, both of the guys were at OSU the same time I was. One worked for Phillips Petroleum and had lived in Bartlesville (where I grew up as my father worked for Phillips.) This event was very meaningful to me. It showed me how insulated I was when at OSU. My career has been rewarding. With few exceptions I have had a wonderful life. I’ve lived among people of many different What are your major interests now? Interests today are my daughters, my work and golf. While I’m not a good golfer, it is an escape in Dubai. I played 18 holes this morning. It is 101 degrees but Yahoo tells me it “feels like 113.” Nice day today. What are your goals for the next few years? My current goal is to keep working. I’ve no interest in retiring as I need to keep working. What is your favorite Pig Dinner memory? My favorite Pig Dinner memory is my father kissing the snout at my first Pig Dinner. I’ve probably attended six or seven Pig Dinners since a graduated. I think any Pig Dinners I have attended have been great. The one in February 2011 should be an extremely a great one & very memorable. Right now the plan is to make the trip from Dubai to Stillwater for the 2011 Pig Dinner. But as we say in the shipping industry, arrival depends on WP AGW (weather permitting all going well)! You may reach Max at m_pischel@yahoo.com FIJI FLASHBACK - 1964 Front row L to R: Jay Haggard, Danny McCarty, Mark Birmingham, Bill Thomas, Darrell Fry, Mike Thomas. Second Row L to R: John Sanger, Tom Lucas, Fred Mostrom, Eddie Lutz (Nu Omega transfer), Mom Wright, Tom Cornish, Pat Gallagher, Mel Henry. Third Row Standing L to R: J D Boyer, Max Hampton, Jim Thomas, Fred Cornish, Bob Persson, Val Wheeler, Marshall Persson, Jim Gearhart, Jerry Robinson, Richard Howell. The original house in 1964, affectionately known as the Gingerbread House. \r\nPage 5 THANK YOU 2010 DONORS Sigma Omicron would like to thank and recognize our 2010 donors. Your generosity has resulted in contributions of over $10,000 so far. If you would like to make a donation to the Sigma Omicron Housing Association Fund visit www.phigam.org/OKState_Donations or send a check along with the form on the back page. Roy J. Anderson Bradley S. Austin Matthew D. Barnes J. Herschel Beard Ryan J. Bebee Martin R. Blazy Justin E. Boatsman Stephen K. Boeckman Aaron M. Bonnett Philip G. Bowersox Stephen C. Bowersox James D. Boyer Vaughn S. Bryan, Jr. Daniel R. Cahalan C. William Cargill, III Frank R. Crabtree, Jr. Kim W. Cunningham Robert A. Cuthbertson Steven H. Dennehy Jared M. Denny Matthew M. Drouhard Harris J. Elder Joel B. Embry M.D. Tripp Fezler, III Steven B. Foster William D. Fowler 1978 1993 1997 1972 1995 1978 2002 1992 2004 1970 1972 1964 1965 2001 1984 1973 1975 1998 1972 2009 2008 1967 1999 1969 2001 1970 Darrel D. Fry David J. Giasson Michael R. Gilbert, Jr. Cason E. Grover Bob C. Hamm Richard W. Hatter Ralph O. Heatly, III Roland J. Heatly D. Scott Henry Michael C. Hill Thomas A. Hill, III Michael J. Jaskowiak J. David Jensen Kirk A. Jewell Tate W. Johnson James L. Keating J. Robert Keating Zachary R. Keller Eric D. Knam Michael J. Knam Michael L. Lanata Mark A. Lobo Thomas W. Lucas Trenton R. McKnight Stephen B. Myres Christopher R. Neurohr 1967 1974 2006 1995 1969 1972 1971 1975 1997 1968 1986 2000 1970 2009 2009 1974 1972 2002 1993 1994 1981 1971 1966 2002 1995 2002 C. Ryan Neurohr Paul Parsons J. Cran Pollock Terrell F. Potts Charles A. Powers, M.D. Thomas A. Pyron James P. Quigley George H. Ramey Joshua W. Randolph Wesley B. Reed Fred C. Ringwald M. Scott Roach , M.D. Jules D. Roberts, IV Robert W. Roper William H. Teel James L. Thomas Robert P. Varner Joshua B. Webb Jeremy J. C. Welter Michael R. Wendel E. Valjean Wheeler Randall L. Whittaker Aaron V. Wilson Dr. Gregory Z. Winters Jon Yee 2004 1973 1975 1968 1969 1976 1979 1966 1994 2002 1970 1973 1978 1967 1969 1965 1965 1991 1999 1967 1966 1970 2008 2009 1976 UNDERGRADUATE UPDATE Sigma Omicron had a successful semester last spring. The list of achievements includes: first place in Spring Sing with the women of Kappa Delta, first place among fraternities in athletics for the spring semester, second place in Varsity Review with the women of Kappa Alpha Theta, and third place in grades with a GPA of 3.25. Sigma Omicron has made above the All Men's GPA for the past 21 consecutive years. Also, recently at the 162nd Ekklesia, Sigma Omicron received an honorable mention for the Orion H. Cheney Efficiency Cup. With some recent success, the Undergraduate Chapter strives to remain proactive and to "Press On" to achieve greater things. Raising our GPA, improving our communication and organization, strengthening graduate communications, placing in more University and International awards--all are on the long list of goals for Sigma Omicron in the coming semesters. 2010 Grads L to R: Omar Hossain, Tyler Grubbs, John Winzeler, Derek Ellis, Chad Duty, Mac Carver, Michael MacKelvie. \r\nPage 6 Sigma Omicronicle UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT - JAMES RITER 2012 Why did you choose Oklahoma State? Coming out of high school, I knew that I wanted to pursue a degree in Landscape Architecture. I toured and considered Oklahoma State’s program as well as Kansas State’s program. I then compared the universities and their respective programs side by side. Ultimately, OSU’s program proved a better fit for my educational desires. OSU’s Greek life and friendly campus also helped aid my decision. Why did you pledge Phi Gamma Delta? I pledged Phi Gamma Delta (Fall 08) because Fiji had the most well-rounded membership I saw during rush. Not only is our house well balanced with different types of people, but our individual members are talented in many areas. During recruitment, many brothers influenced my decision to pledge Fiji including: Garret Thomas (2011), Joe Goolsby (2011), Brent Morris (2009), Jonathan Allison (2010), and Omar Hossain (2010). I also got to meet three recent graduates who had just taken salary positions with Koch Industries. Meeting these men—Aaron Wilson (2008), Tate Johnson (2008), and Matt Drouhard (2008)—also had a great impact on me during rush. Fiji’s reputation with women at OSU was also very impressive to me. Of the several women that I spoke to regarding Greek life, they all advised that Fiji was the best choice. people as possible, and get more involved in extracurricular activities than I was in high school. Fiji put me around the right people to help me do this. Fiji has helped me to be more involved socially, refine some leadership skills with many opportunities and has provided me with some of the best friends I will ever make. As my time at OSU and Fiji has progressed, I have come to realize how Fiji has helped improve many aspects of my life. Organization, communication, time management, people skills—all and more have been enhanced through my experiences with the Fraternity. My role as president has been a challenging and humbling one. I believe it to be one of the most valuable experiences in my life, and I truly love serving my fellow brothers in this way. What activities were you involved in during college? During my freshman year, I tried to get involved in several activities on campus. I was a member of Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, American Society of Landscape Architects, Horticulture Club, Orange Peel Committee, Homecoming Steering Committee, Junior Greek Life, and Knights of Columbus through St. John’s Catholic Church. I have since narrowed my activities to ASLA, PLANET (club for landscape contractors), Knights of Columbus, and of course Fiji. What is your favorite memory as an undergraduate? There are way too many to count. I’ll discuss one of them. NUJI Cup—an annual basketball game played between Fiji’s pledge class and Sigma Nu’s pledge class—was one of my favorite memories from pledgeship. It was the first opportunity we had to represent the house. Nearly, the whole house was there “Pumping Purple”, as Randall Whittaker (1970) would say. You could really see and feel how passionate the older members were about the house. Winning the game definitely made the event a great one. Currently, Fiji is 4-0 going into the fifth year of this tradition. Tell us about your family. Both of my parents attended Oklahoma University. My dad, Johnny Riter, graduated with degrees in Microbiology and Chemical Engineering and my mom, Renee Riter, received a Bachelor of Arts in German with a minor in French. My dad has since then received his Masters in Business Administration; he has worked for Koch Industries for about 23 years and is currently the Director of Operational Excellence for Koch Business Solutions. I also have two sisters, Jenny and Michele. Jenny is currently pursuing a Law Degree at Oklahoma University. Michele will be a sophomore at Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School. What kind of influence has the Fraternity had on your life? Fiji has had a great impact on my life. Being from out of state, I knew hardly anyone at OSU. Pledgeship gave me a great opportunity to be more outgoing and proactive. I tried to make sure I could meet as many Tell us about your career. I currently own a landscape company— Groundbreaking Lawn & Landscape, LLC— based out of Wichita, KS. After graduating, I plan to grow the company both vertically and horizontally. At some point, I would like to start a design firm that would grow to include professionals other than Landscape Architects such as: Architects and Civil Engineers. I am currently considering and researching an ecommerce business venture. What are your major interests now? While the mantra of “Scholarship, Fraternity, Self” sometimes leaves me little room for self, I enjoy sports (especially basketball), landscaping, and spending time with friends. I enjoy constantly challenging myself to improve, whether it is personally, academically, in the business world, or in Fraternity life. I would have to say, however, most of all I enjoy spending time with my friends including: my fraternity brothers, family, my wonderful girlfriend, and other friends. Goals Over the next few years: Over the next few years, I have several goals that I want to achieve. Prior to graduating, I want to make my first investment in Real Estate by purchasing a rental house here in Stillwater. Within the next few years I also would like to launch an online business for which I am currently working on a business plan. Lastly, within two years of my graduation date, I want to become a registered Landscape Architect. This process requires two years of work under a registered Landscape Architect, as well as, completion of the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE). I most likely will return to Wichita within 5 years of graduating, but maybe sooner. Get in touch with James at james.riter@okstate.edu or 316-210-2622. \r\nPage 7 HELP US FIND LOST BROTHERS We currently do not have addresses for the following brothers. If you have information on their whereabouts, please email address@phigam.org. D. Scott Johnston 1964 Kelly W. Johnson 1979 C. Scott Whitman 1993 Sigma Omicron Housing Vernon R. Thornton 1964 Timothy J. McIlwraith 1979 Michael E. Finnell 1994 Association, Inc. Allen C. Neimeyer 1965 Thomas W. Merry Dean C. Alexander, USAF 1967 Alan L. Thies 1979 C. Scott Whitfield 1994 1979 I. Fabian Beltran 1996 President - Randall Whittaker ‘70 rwhittaker@pixius.net James E. Mayden , III 1967 Aaron L. Hillhouse 1981 Brian D. Smith 1996 Albert L. McNew 1967 James H. Kopacka, Jr. 1981 Spike C. Henderson 1997 Treasurer - Chris Neurohr ‘03 Gary D. Farmer 1969 Richard L. Adams 1982 Joel L. Houk 1997 cneurohr@scissortailenergy.com Rickie C. Feddersen 1969 Ernest L. Collins 1982 Dax N. Ewbank 1998 Secretary - Michael Martin ‘05 1982 Eric J. Heinecke 1998 michaelpaulmartin@yahoo.com Walter H. Greenwood, II 1969 James D. Davis Douglas R. Herrick 1969 Marcus A. Makar 1982 Christopher M. Streich 1998 David Moulin 1969 Peter W. West 1982 Michael P. Moore 1999 Royce M. Sample , Jr. 1969 Kenneth R. Wilkerson, II 1982 Jason A. Niven Staunton A. Baker 1970 Duane A. Griffin Michael E. Colley 1970 Michael W. Metz 1984 C. Brian Cross 2001 John R. Flood 1970 Keith W. Nehls 1984 Nicholas J. Huff 2001 Ingram R. Henry, III 1970 John A. Romano , Jr. 1984 Stephen L. Maison, II 2001 David L. Jones 1970 David L. Dailey 1985 Stephen J. Swagerty 2001 Stephen F. Pontesso 1970 R. Mark Dettle 1985 Ryan G. Haynie 2002 Rayford T. Reid 1970 Brian K. Spurrier 1985 Travis H. Moore 2002 Mont A. Smith 1970 Adam F. Sutton 1985 Todd D. Rosenthal 2002 Stephen I. Smith 1970 James D. Dyer , Jr. 1986 Albert A. Colby, III 2003 Thomas A. Varner 1970 Mark D. McBurnett 1987 Brian M. Hawpe 2003 Donald L. Wyatt 1970 Michael A. Reyes 1987 Hal H. Robbins 2003 1987 Jason A. Barnes 2004 William P. Fry 1971 Lucas N. Ward A. Ross Ikemire 1971 Sean K. Blake Wilbur W. Stanton , PhD 1971 Timothy E. Brown 1984 Brian W. Sheehan 1999 1999 1988 Dallas S. Hindman 2004 1988 Daniel W. Holland 2004 Steven D. Bell 1972 James R. Hicks 1988 Scott A. Blakemore 2005 Victor A. Dodge , Jr. 1972 Jeffrey S. Hogan, USAF 1988 Justin M. Lewellen 2006 Claud E. Reese, III 1972 John R. Newlin 1988 James A. Shaw 2006 Charles C. Lord, Jr. 1974 Steve E. Owens 1988 Matthew W. Warren 2006 Scott A. Guysi 1975 Chris A. Thompson 1988 Scott A. Bryant 2007 Tony D. Swinney 1975 Ronald Q. Wilson 1988 Patrick M. Quinn 2007 Dennis Collins 1976 Alan L. Wynn 1988 David T. Zofness 1976 Todd A. Sullivan 1989 Brett D. Anderson 1977 Michael S. Mears 1990 Ronald G. Bond 1977 W. Spencer Flanagan, II 1991 Lon K. Cyrill 1977 David C. James 1991 James M. Watt 1977 Ben J. Lowry 1991 John W. Lovejoy 1978 Jimmie L. Valentine, Jr. 1991 Directors & Members Kim Cunningham ‘75 Tanner Cooper ‘04 Jim Quigley ‘79 Mike Hill ‘68 Omar Hossain ‘10 Eric Lee ‘94 Chris Day ‘80 Aaron Wilson ‘08 Purple Legionnaire Eric Knam ‘93 eric.d.knam@gmail.com Sigma Omicron Board of Chapter Advisors Chairman - Taylor Shinn ‘07 Taylor.shinn@chk.com Member Education Advisor Ross Bebee ‘97 Treasurer Advisor Clayton Nelson ‘07 Advisor At-Large Jeffrey Pinter ‘02 Cabinet Advisor Trent McKnight ‘02 Historian Advisor Wesley Reed ‘02 Recruitment Advisor Jay List ‘97 Grad Relations Advisor Joel Embry ‘99 Grad Relations Mike Knam ‘94 \r\nNonprofit Org Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40504 US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540 Look for the Fiji flag on game days and stop by our tailgate this fall! Information Update - Tell us about you! Please detach and return with your contact information so we can update our records. We will feature graduate updates in upcoming newsletters. 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