Alumni Advisory Board
The Alumni Advisory Board board functions to encourage, advise and aid the executive council in their roles of leadership and service to the chapter membership. Some board members are specifically paired with chapter officers and offer hands-on assistance in budgeting and decision-making. Through their varied experiences in business, community and family each of the members bring to the board a unique perspective on Greek life and the Sigma Nu tradition.
Alumni Advisory Board President: Travis Galloway
Email: Travis.C.Galloway@gmail.com
Our mission statement
To stand by, encourage and advise chapter leadership and actives in all ways Sigma Nu.
Involvement
Our Alumni Advisory Board is actively involved in all phases of leadership at the Gamma Chi Chapter. We regularly participate in Chapter meetings, advisory board meetings, mentoring, and LEAD sessions on financial planning, servant leadership, conflict resolution, networking, interviewing and resume skills, and recruitment. The Alumni Advisory Board also manages the Big Brother Network - a program connecting Actives with Alumni to provide one-to-one mentoring. We strive to be readily accessible to all active members of the chapter.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Big Brother Network Advisors: Mentor Sigma Nu Actives through a mentoring program, providing personal and professional growth opportunities. Time commitment: 1-3 hours per month.
Big Brother Network Coordinator: Utilize your networking and LinkedIn skills to manage and guide this exciting initiative. Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month.
Mentors: Help kickstart members' careers by speaking at career days, offering internships, or providing employment opportunities. Time commitment: 1-3 hours per month.
Chapter Advisors: Work alongside current Actives, helping them navigate their Sigma Nu experience. Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month.
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Alumni Advisory Board - members
Aaron Barnett - Aaron Joined Sigma Nu in 2009 and lived in the house for all four years. He graduated in 2013 with a Bachelors in Sociology and a minor in Education. While in the house, he served as the Rush chair and House Manager. Throughout college Aaron participated in Army ROTC and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant when he graduated. He has had one nine month deployment to Kuwait and Jordan and currently serves as a First Lieutenant, Targeting Officer, at Fort Carson, CO. Aaron is actively pursuing his Master’s degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution. Even though he is not located locally, Aaron hopes to help members in any way possible both long distance and whenever he is back in the Seattle area. aaronb2082@yahoo.com
Calvin Behrens (15). Calvin joined Sigma Nu before his sophomore year in 2015, after an unsatisfying first year in the dorms. He immediately felt at home in his new community of Sigma Nu, and went on to hold multiple leadership positions during his three years living in the house. Upon graduation, Calvin moved back to the bay area and earned his CPA while working for PwC, before leaving to pursue a role in financial due diligence. Outside of work, he enjoys socializing with friends, playing the guitar, and Ultimate Frisbee. His favorite memory at Sigma Nu was when he and the house rock band played for his 21st birthday. Calvin is excited to give back to the community that gave him so much. calvinbehrens@yahoo.com
Jay Cascio (78) is an Emmy award winning writer and producer who spent most of his career with KING5 Television in Seattle. Evening Magazine, Northwest Backroads, and Gardening with Ciscoe are only a few of the local shows he created. As VP of Programming and Creative Services, he launched NWCN and KONG-TV. In 2010, Jay retired from television and purchased Delfino’s Chicago Style Pizza in University Village. He belongs to several local volunteer organizations and enjoys spending time with his grown children. jaycascio@comcast.net
Sandy Chin ((Big Brother Network Co-Chair, mentorship/internships) pledged Sigma Nu in 1981 after pledging and de-pledging Sigma Chi in 1980. Born and raised in Eastern Washington, Sandy was looking for a piece of campus life that he could connect with and was blown away by the genuine brotherhood discovered while rushing Sigma Nu. The brotherhood of Sigma Nu is awesome experience and can be an everlasting relationship. As an alumni, he hopes to foster alumni relationships that lead to opportunity for active Sigma Nu's. Sandy's career as a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Bain spans over 20 years. Sandy is married and has 2 kids (Emily & David) and currently lives in Issaquah, WA. sandy@sandychin.com
Andrew Fry is an entrepreneur and Director of Industry Partnerships at the Institute of Technology, University of Washington, Tacoma, where he has lectured for the last sixteen years. Former founder and CEO of Free Range Media and Lariat Software, he has a wide range of media communications, business and industry experience. He continues to serve on multiple boards, including Washington Technology Industry Association as well as many non-profit and industry boards in the past including the Tacoma Musical Playhouse and a few Tacoma technology start-ups. He currently serves on Congressman Adam Smith’s Tech Advisory Board. Andrew also served on the Former Governor Gary Locke’s Technology Advisory Council, and has spoken nationally and internationally on the evolution of the Web. He coauthored "How to Publish on the Internet" for Time Warner Publishing and maintains the blog “Living and Working in a Virtual World”. He has acted as Chair of the South Sound Technology Conference for the last sixteen years and helped to launch Tacoma's "1 Million Cups" initiative through the Kauffman Foundation. In his spare time he has performed in over 30 musicals over the last decade and created and launched Tacoma’s first escape/puzzle room. andfry@uw.edu
Travis Galloway (Chapter advisor)- I joined Sigma Nu in 2010 and lived in the house throughout college. During my time in the house, I served as Philanthropy Chairman, Marshal, and LEAD Chairman. After graduating from UW in June 2014 with a degree in International Studies and Spanish Language, I spent two years working for the General Fraternity of Sigma Nu as a Leadership Consultant. In that capacity I consulted around 30 chapters of Sigma Nu throughout the Northeastern US and assisted with recruitment efforts to open two new chapters of Sigma Nu. I moved back to Seattle in August of 2016, and now work as a Guest Services Manager at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. I am excited to work with the advisory board and undergraduate brothers of Sigma Nu to create the best fraternity experience on UW's campus. travis.c.galloway@gmail.com
Doug Ichikawa (Big Brother Network Co-Chair) - PC 1977. Doug has been a Seattle/Bellevue native from the days when there was only one bridge across the lake, and the Huskies were part of the Pac – 8. He’s been a podiatrist in the Seattle area for the last 23 years. He has been teaching staff at the University of Washington (Bone and Joint Center) for the last 11 years. In his spare time he enjoys sporting endeavors of all kinds, working on his cabin at Lopez Island, and spending time with wife Sue (Alpha Phi), son Jake (Sigma Nu), and Molly (Alpha Phi). He has been an active mentor at Eastside Academy, a high school for at-risk kids. He and Keith Strandwold are still playing on a soccer team with 5 other Gamma Chi’s (most of them members of the well-known Sigma Nu 1980 intramural co-rec soccer champions!) dsichi@yahoo.com
Gordon Krippaehne - Gordon was born and raised in Seattle, WA. His childhood dream was to be the 5th generation of his family to graduate from the University of Washington (UW). Upon acceptance at UW, he became the first member of the 2013 Sigma Nu (SN) fraternity class. Two years later Gordon's younger brother and friend joined him as a fellow member of SN at UW. As an active member of SN, he held several leadership positions. Gordon graduated with a BS in Construction Management and works as a Project Engineer for Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company. He co-owns Seattle Property Investments, LLC. a company he started with life-long friend and fellow brother in SN at UW. In his spare time, Gordon enjoys spending time with his friends and family. Much of his time is spent with his roommates both of whom are friends he met in Sigma Nu class of 2013. Sigma Nu is an instrumental part of Gordon's life and he's excited to give back to the SN at UW organization. gkrippaehne@gmail.com
Jon Magin (Treasurer Advisor) - PC '05 (joined as a junior, so graduated UW in '07). Jon received his degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting. While at Gamma Chi, he served as Eminent Commander. He has been a business consultant for West Monroe Partners since graduation, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions in the financial services industry. jon.magin@gmail.com
Steve Mason (Steve Seattle) - Grew up in Everett, WA. Pledged Sigma Nu 1978. Currently, I’m a Certified Senior Advisor for Oasis Senior Advisors helping seniors and their families find the best housing options and other resources. My past 30 years has included Sales and Training Executive for Muzak, Mood Media and Cobalt/ADP. In addition, I deliver keynotes, courses and concerts as a Motivational Singer, (Singer/Songwriter with a guitar with 3 CD’s complete and a 4th on it’s way). I love the intersection across all I do that includes making a dramatically positive difference for clients and audiences. Started The Hooters while an Active in ’79 thanks to the Blues Brothers movie along with Keith Richards and Robert Moore (RIP) - both also PC ’78. Still playing with the band, now called The Flock of Beagles, (it’s a LONG story). Living near Edmonds with my wife, Karen and 10 year old daughter, Sophie and I have two grown sons, Zac, (commercial electrician in Seattle) and Jake, (graphic designer and commercial photographer/videographer in Osnabruk, Germany). Steve@SteveSeattle.com
Rob Nichols -I graduated from Mt. Rainier High School in DesMoines in 1980, and followed my grandfather, my dad, 4 uncles, and a cousin, to become a member of Sigma Nu. I graduated with a degree in business administration, and have worked for a variety of both large and small companies, including Ford, Univar, and several .com startups. I am currently a management consultant at Slalom Consulting, working with clients like Microsoft, AT&T, Amazon, and the Gates foundation. Looking back at my many career moves, the one thing that remained consistent was the networking skills and friendships I had as a Sigma Nu. Those friendships, endure to today, and played major roles in my career development, and led me to meet Bonnie, my wife of 25 years. I can say without any hesitation, that those 4 fun, wacky years at Sigma Nu, are a big part of who I am today. Rnichols901@hotmail.com
Randy Reeves (Recruitment Advisor) - Born in Seattle, grew up in Redmond. Graduated Redmond High School, 1979. Pledged Gamma Chi 1979. Graduated UW with degree in English Literature 1983. Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) VP for Rush 1982. Washington Student Athletic Board Chair 1983. Editor and Chief of The Greek Letter (Newspaper) 1983. Various boards and commissions in local governments. Served on Sigma Nu and Gamma Chi Clubhouse at various times. Real Estate broker since 1983 with Windermere Real Estate. Live in Medina, WA with wife Stephanie and two kids William and Anna. Hobbies include hiking, running, boating, fishing and reading. rreeves@windermere.com
Justin Robb - Justin joined Sigma Nu in the winter of 2010 and lived in the house for all four years. He graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science. While in the house, he served as the House Manager and participated in Brotherhood Committee. After graduation, he went on to work as a vendor for Microsoft for a few years before landing at Allrecipes.com, where he is currently working as a Software Engineer in Seattle. Justin looks forward to being a resource for current members and alumni. justinprobb@gmail.com
John Robinson (Social and Entrepreneurship advisor) John was an active in Sigma Nu Gamma Chi from 2013-2016. He graduated in 2016 with a degree in Business Administration and founded his first business, Resolution Photo-matching, during the summer following graduation. Resolution Photo-matching is a game used sports memorabilia authentication company, and was the first company of its kind founded in the industry. Its founding led to a significant evolution in the game used industry, and the company has photo-matched a number of items that have gone on to sell for six and seven figures. John was also called on in 2017-2018 to serve as an expert witness in a lawsuit involving the New York Giants football team. During his time as an active in Sigma Nu, John served as Social Chair and was a member of a number of the house’s intramural teams, including the back-to-back champion softball team, basketball team, and flag football team. johnrobinson2012@yahoo.com
Keith Strandwold (L.C. Advisor) – grew up in Redmond, WA and graduated from Redmond HS; PC 1979; played on Sigma Nu intramural co-rec soccer championship team; Gamma Chi Chapter Advisor for four years; Keith graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and a Masters of Business Administration in finance & accounting; Keith has been in corporate banking since 1986 as a national account officer with Rainier National Bank (acquired by Security Pacific Bank, subsequently acquired by Bank of America), GE Capital Franchise Finance and currently is a SVP Relationship Manager – Franchise Finance for RBS Citizens Bank located in Boston; Keith has climbed Mt. Rainier and finished two marathons (New York & Seattle); Keith lives with his wife (Tamera) and daughter (Chloe) in Sammamish. He continues to enjoy playing competitive soccer with several Sigma Nus; other interests include golf, hiking, camping and biking. Keith.Strandwold@rbscitizens.com
Drew Torrey - Drew pledged Sigma Nu in 2013 as part of PC’13 after moving from Sugar Land, Texas to attend the University of Washington where he studied International Studies. During his time in the house Drew served as LEAD chair, scholarships chair, and as Marshall where he enjoyed teaching the potential new members the history, values, responsibilities, and expectations of a Sigma Nu. After graduation in 2017, Drew has pursued a career in the advertising/marketing industry and is currently working at Publicis Media as a media planner on sponsorships and partnerships for his clients: T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. In his free time he enjoys exercising, fishing, and hunting and spending time with his friends who he met through Sigma Nu. Drew is looking forward to the opportunity to give back to the fraternity. drewtorrey@gmail.com