The second episode of season 4 features Les Ireland, Strategic Consultant, SAE Alumnus, Vice Chairman of the SAE Foundation Board of Trustees, and Executive Sponsor of SAE’s brand-new initiative, Career Connect. Les grew up in Maryland and attended Towson State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing. Currently, Les advises both public and private companies on marketing, operations, and commercial strategy. Les has worked with companies throughout his career to build, launch, relaunch, and expand their brand. Foundat ..read more

The first episode of season 4 features Kyle Ranally, SAE alumnus and Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives Insights Lead for the NBA. Kyle grew up just outside of Cleveland and attended Ohio University, where he was a journalism major. Initially, he was interested in writing about music and sports, but midway through college, he developed an interest in social sciences, especially after an internship with CNN doing research and analytics. Ten years post-graduation and several jobs later, he’s jumped into a new role with the NBA, where he is tasked with researching the organization’s strategic ..read more

Across the realm, brothers share their passion for Sigma Alpha Epsilon in many different ways. Some are more prominent than others whether it's by wearing a hoodie on campus or an alum who has an SAE license plate cover. Others might just carry a True Gentleman card in their wallet. All in all, it shows unapologetic pride for Sigma Alpha Epsilon. In what ways do you show unapologetic pride for SAE? Eminent Supreme Recorder Chris Hancock and Senior Director of Member Education and Development Spencer Long join Cody Delmendo to talk about the meaning of unapologetic pride and what it means for b ..read more

The fourth episode of season 3 features SAE alumnus and the 33rd Governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum. Foundation CEO Steve Mitchell interviewed Governor Burgum over Zoom earlier this year. Governor Burgum grew up in a small town of just 400 people in North Dakota. He attended North Dakota State University, where he became a member of the North Dakota Beta chapter. After graduating with a degree in university studies and attending graduate school at Stanford University, Governor Burgum decided to jump into the tech world and started Great Plains Software in 1983. Microsoft acquired Great Plai ..read more

The third episode of season 3 features retired Air Force General Richard B. Myers, SAE alumnus and President of Kansas State University. Foundation CEO Steve Mitchell interviewed President Myers over Zoom earlier this year. President Myers grew up just outside of Kansas City, Kansas, and studied mechanical engineering at Kansas State University. He is a member from the Kansas Beta chapter and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force shortly after graduating. Throughout his 40 year military career, President Myers had many assignments, most notably Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Preside ..read more

Across the realm, many chapters will be transitioning back to campus life we knew before the COVID-19 pandemic this fall. In this episode, Cody Delmendo (Eastern Illinois '15), his new co-host Gage Wolt (North Dakota State '18), and this month's guest Seth Crawford (University of Houston '18) discuss the three discussion points to help undergraduates transition back to returning to campus for the next school year. The three goals highlight making the most of being an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, chapter standards academically, socially, and utilizing new recruitment methods, and reviv ..read more

The first episode of season 3 features Vincent Marsala, SAE alumnus and Superintendent for Turner Construction Company. Most recently, he oversaw the construction of LA’s brand new So-Fi Stadium. So-Fi Stadium is home to the LA Chargers and LA Rams and will host Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football Championship in 2023, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Olympics in 2028. Foundation CEO Steve Mitchell interviewed Vincent over Zoom earlier this year about his unique journey. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, enlisting shortly after graduating from high schoo ..read more

Are you an upcoming senior or recently graduated alum? Are you uncertain of what’s next after your undergraduate career? Join Jeremy Bellman (University of New Haven '19), Cody Delmendo (Eastern Illinois '15), and Manager of Alumni Engagement, Ryan Gibbons (Tennessee Tech '16), as they discuss how to best navigate life after college and the best tips and strategies to prepare you for success in your career. The three discuss their experiences after graduating from college that includes applying for their first job as a post-graduate, relocating to a new home that takes them out of their comfor ..read more

Tune in today for a conversation where Cody and Jeremy discuss the importance of mental health and how it carries over into your chapters.  In this episode, Dylan Silva (Long Island '18), shares his experience being a mental health advocate and the best practices for positive mental health among individuals. John Ligouri, a current undergrad from the University of Connecticut-New Haven (Connecticut Nu-Eta), shares how significant mental health is among his chapter and the best ways to retain brotherhood among members. Silva '18, an alumnus from New York Beta, is an advocate for the Be Nic ..read more

The fourth episode of season 2 features Marc Malnati, SAE alumnus and owner of Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza chain, Lou Malnati’s. Foundation CEO Steve Mitchell interviewed Marc over Zoom late last year. Marc is the son of Lou Malnati, founder of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. Shortly before his father passed away, Marc graduated from Indiana University and started working for the family business, a business that has grown from just three locations at the time to 64 locations today. In addition to its restaurants, Lou Malnati’s is also the largest shipper of pizza worldwide. Through Tastes of Chic ..read more