Our Very Own Balanced Men

This episode I'm joined by Brother Villacorte. This highly engaged SigEo volunteer has a strong passion for SigEp and the U.S. Marine Corp. In this long form podcast we discuss his time as a SigEp, in the armed forces, and the service he has done to SigEp Gold Star families. Enjoy!

Brother Tragos graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. After graduating he worked for the Fraternity as a Regional Director for two years and as SigEp's first Director of Chapter Services in Richmond, Virginia. He left to join the Young and Rubicam advertising agency in New York, and stayed with them 13 years, 10 in Europe. Brother Tragos is co-founder of the worldwide advertising agency TBWA. TBWA is now the fifth largest advertising agency in the world. Bill is a past Grand President of the Fraternity, Citation recipient and a member of the Order of the Golden Heart.

This weeks episode hosts a brother that's been impacting the lives as a volunteer for over 30 years. In this episode, we discuss Brother Carr's memories as an undergrad, his philosophy around volunteering, and his immensely successful career. This episode contains some impactful insights on volunteering for SigEp and what it takes to lead a successful life. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute with Brother Carr and hope you enjoy it as well!

This edition we are joined by Brother Jay Hurt! During his episode, we discuss Jay's impactful undergraduate years as a SigEp at Davidson and stories from his many years as a dedicated SigEp volunteer. There are countless fascinating stories and valuable quotes throughout the episode, enjoy!

This episode, our guest is our funniest brother to date, Steve Hofstetter! In this episode, we discuss his eventful time as a founding brother at Columbia University and the beginning of his comedy career. Throughout there are several impactful stories and moments that will make you proud to be a SigEp. Enjoy!

Warning: Once you start listening to this episode you won't be able to stop! This episode, I'm joined by Brother Garry Kief. As a SigEp citation recipient, past Grand President, and OGH recipient there's not much this brother hasn't done. In his personal life, Brother Kief has reached incredible mounts of success professionally and philanthropically. I had an immense amount of fun recording this episode and hope you all enjoy it!

This week we are joined by none other than our very own Grand President, Brother Tom Jelke! This episode we discuss Brother Jelke's memories as an undergraduate and as a volunteer. We also unpack some powerful moments of brotherly love he was experienced and lessons learned from an amazing mentor and brother, Ken Maddox. Enjoy!

This week features our Brother, Daniel McVeigh. A first-generation college student that had a fascinating turn of events throughout his undergraduate years. Since college, McVeigh has stayed very active with the fraternity and currently serves on the National Board as the Grand Treasurer. This episode we discuss this brother's formative years in college, golfing with brothers, and his perspective on leadership. Enjoy!

This weeks guest is a Renaissance initiate at LSU, Brother Brian Tenclinger. A dedicated volunteer since 1994, this brother has served as a chapter counselor, national committee member, and as a mentor on the Tragos Quest to Greece. Enjoy!

I'm honored to share this weeks episode with Brother Jason St. John. Jason spent a few years on the HQ staff after graduation and remains a dedicated volunteer to the fraternity. Jason truly stands as example for living a successful life in all areas. This episode we discuss some of his memories from being on staff, why fraternities are still relevant in 2020, and much more. Enjoy!

This week's episode we are joined by Brother Dave McLaughlin. Since beginning his SigEp journey as an undergrad at Minnesota Alpha, Dave has continually proved to be one of the most dedicated volunteers. This episode Dave shares why he continues to giveback, his advice on living life curiously, and a powerful example of brotherly love. Enjoy!

This episode is a MUST listen. This episode we are joined with Brother Jeremy Poincenot and hear about his journey as he lost his eyesight from a rare genetic disease. He has since become an immensely successful blind golf player winning multiple championships. So many moments in this episode are powerful beyond believe. Enjoy!

This week we host Brother Brad Golson from our LA Beta chapter at LSU. Brad had a fascinating undergrad SigEp experience and professional career that is full of amazing experiences. I hope you all enjoy Brad's wise words as much as I did.

This week we are joined by a brother that best exemplifies living sound mind and sound body. Our guest, Kevin, is a champion chess-boxer. This episode we discuss the sport itself, The training regimen, and Kevin's experience competing in India. The stories in this episode are fascinating, enjoy!

This week we are joined by one of SigEp's “40 under 40” honorees, Brother Troy Hanson. This brother dedicates much of his time and talents to the fraternity and played a pivotal role in the EDGE program for SigEp. Outside of SigEp, Troy has an immensely successful career with the navy. From nearly impeached as an undergrad to one of our most dedicated volunteers, you are sure to enjoy the stories and insight from this brother.

This week we are joined by Brother Seth Irby! Seth is an alumnus of our Louisiana Beta chapter at LSU and spent five years on the SigEp HQ staff. During this quick-hitting episode we discuss his undergraduate experience, leadership, and what he hopes for the future of fraternity life. Enjoy!

This week we are joined by one of our most recent recipients of the Order of the Golden Heart, Brother Bryce Giesler. A true SigEp innovator, he created the first SigEp blog, a segment at conclave for brothers battling alcoholism, and a blogger's breakfast. This episode we chat about receiving the OGH, volunteering for SigEp, and what lead to Brother Giesler becoming such a dedicated volunteer. Enjoy!

This weeks episode features a brother who truly lives each and every day with the principles of this fraternity as his true north. Brother Nahrstadt has an impressive career professionally and within SigEp and was an absolute blast to chat with. Our longest episode yet, however, I guarantee the insights from this episode provide a wealth of knowledge for undergrads and alumni alike. Enjoy!

If there's a brother you should know, Tom Barton is the man. With an amazing life story of going from a tough upbringing to a successful career there are dozens of insights riddled throughout this episode. From our conversation, we discuss Tom's undergrad experience, life as a volunteer, and much more. Enjoy!

This episode we are joined by brother, Pat Githens. Pat has spent a year as a regional director and volunteer specialist on the HQ staff. He currently serves the fraternity as the recruitment services director. This episode we chat about Pat's impactful undergraduate experience and recruitment. Enjoy!

Today's guest is Brother Ric Sweeney from the University of Cincinnati. Brother Sweeney has a fascinating career as an educator, SigEp volunteer, and volunteer with the American Marketing Association. This episode we dive into Ric's journey as a volunteer and some valuable advice he has for undergraduates. Enjoy!

This episode we are joined by brother Zachary Campbell an alumnus of our Iowa Theta chapter at the University of Northern Iowa. In this episode Brother Campbell shares some valuable insights on recruitment, brotherhood, and so much more. There is a vast amount of knowledge packed into this episode so I hope you find a takeaway. Enjoy!

Today we are joined by an extremely dedicated SigEp volunteer. Starting as a chapter counselor he's served in a variety of roles and currently serves as a director on the National Board of Directors. Outside of SigEp, Brother Calderón has a laundry list of achievements working as an attorney. I hope you enjoy the episode and get a takeaway from some of the stories, insights and wisdom he has to share!

Dr. Seuss is easily one of our most prominent brothers with a lasting legacy due to his stories being beloved by millions around the world. But just how much do you know about our brother? This episode, I chat with best selling biographer, Brian Jay Jones. Jones recently authored the book, “Becoming Dr.Seuss: Theodore Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination.” In this episode we chat anything and everything Dr.Seuss!

On today's episode we are joined by Kevin Gartman. Kevin was an individual that made the most of his undergraduate experience in SigEp as a member of the Iowa Theta chapter. In his career as an educator, Kevin is a change maker with a focus on preparing his students for success far beyond the classroom. From his experiences there are so many bits of insight and wisdom to be obtained. Enjoy!