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THE NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF GAMMA UPSILON CHAPTER OF THETA CHI FRATERNITY AT BRADLEY UNIVERSITY - FALL 2016 Founders' Day with the Chicago Wolves ounders' Day 2015 was held on April 12 in Rosemont, Illinois. FThirty-five alumni brothers spanning 15 years, and their guests, Theta Chi Night at the Chicago Wolves Highlights 2017 GUAC Social Calendar! gathered at Allstate Arena for an evening of hockey as the Chicago Wolves took on the Iowa Wild. By Bob Carroll '88, (708) 254-2058 or [email protected] Brothers were treated to quite the game as the Wolves won a 1-0 thriller in regulation. They watched from the privacy and comfort of The Gamma Upsilon Alumni Corporation (GUAC) is busily preparing number of tickets at only $15/each for adults and $7.50/each for children their own party deck, complete with food and a private bartender. the social calendar for the 2017 calendar year. Responding to alumni (age 13 and younger). “We had a great time and enjoyed lots of laughs and good food,” input and feedback, we made a couple of changes to ensure there are said Bob Carroll '88, Gamma Upsilon Alumni Association President. Tickets will go fast; this event is extremely popular and sold out the “If you ever have the opportunity events for everyone's tastes and budget. to attend a Founders' Day event, past two years! To reserve your tickets now, please contact Bob Carroll make it a point to be there. You The first event is our Third Annual Theta '88 at [email protected]. Please bring payment won't be disappointed!” Alumni were entertained all Chi Night at the Chicago Wolves. This event in the form of cash or a personal check on the afternoon by a combination of will take place on Saturday, February 25 on day of the event, and present your name at the on-ice action and off-ice antics. Brothers enjoyed catching up Gamma Upsilon alumni gather to celebratethe homeFounders' ice Day of atAllstate the Arena in Rosemont, Will Call window in the business office across with old friends and making Chicago Wolves game on April 12, 2015.Illinois Back row against (L to R): the Mike Iowa Wild. We will have a the street from the Allstate Arena to pick up your new ones. Peterson '85, Glen Tisdall '82, Ray Asher '82, Jeff Nelson '88, Troy Smith '88, Steve Bartlebaugh '82, John Rettkeprivate '85, party Marty deck Deering with room for 40 alumni reserved tickets. Zach Deering meets Skates the '89 and Tibor Meszaros '94. Front row (L brothersto R): Bob Carroll and guests'88, Alex to include a bartender Wolf! Wolf '85, Karl Kulhanek '91 and Jeff Rozovics '92. In addition to this event, GUAC will organize and appetizer spread, so there is no need to at least four other events during 2017. The second wait in line for beverages or food! Hang out event will be A Day at the Races at Arlington Park Gamma Upsilon Alumni Corporation Seeking New Leaders and socialize with alumni brothers old and Racetrack in Arlington Heights, Illinois. We expect submitted by Bob Carroll '88 [email protected] new while watching an entertaining night Brothers gathered for the Annual Summer Family Picnic this event to take place on a Saturday afternoon earlier this year. This fall, the Gamma Upsilon Alumni be nominated for the office, but requires a representing theof corporation hockey. beforeThis eventthose is a perfect night for in June. Corporation (GUAC) will conduct its bian- majority of votes to be elected. If no candi- organizations. Thethe president family, also aserves night as the out with the boys or even nual elections for the Board of Directors at its date receives a majority of votes on the first director for the annual campaign and handles annual meeting. The GUAC Board of Directors ballot, the candidate with the lowest number all business dealingsan (notevening operations out orwith pro- your partner. We expect another fun crowd, another The third event is the Summer Family Picnic held during July in the Elk consists of five to nine men (presently five) of votes is eliminated and the ballots are cast gramming) with thegreat undergraduate night of hockeychapter, action and another superb time for all attendees! Grove Village at the Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods), which is part of elected for two-year terms. Sitting members again. This continues until one candidate such as the lease and housing contracts. For of the Board nominate candidates and cast receives the required majority. This process this position, therefore, we often look for a the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. the votes for membership. A candidate must is then repeated for all subsequent offices. brother with experienceTime: inDoors administration, open - 6:00 p.m. win a majority (50% + 1) of the votes from Before the meeting is adjourned, the Board other governing boards or thePuck GUAC drops Board. - 7:00 p.m. The fourth event will be a meet-up at a home Chicago Cubs game in sitting members to be elected. Only one bal- assigns tasks for each officer and member to The vice-presidentCost: serves $30/each as the facility adults* August at Wrigley Field. Purchase a bleachers general admission ticket lot is cast during the first round of elections. complete for the next meeting. manager for the chapter house (the cor- and meet up with our group (date announced soon). Once new members are elected, they are Often, the Board will recruit alumni broth- poration's major asset) and$20/each supervises for all children (age 13 and younger)* immediately installed. Retiring or defeated ers with specific abilities for certain positions repairs, renovations and modifications. For members instantly step down. The new on the Board. The president serves as the chief this position, we often* Purchase look for aan brother unlimited amount of tickets at $20/each for adults and The fifth event will be Homecoming at Bradley University around the Board then elects five officers on the Board: executive officer and makes decisions for with construction, engineering or facility third or fourth weekend in September. president, vice-president/facility manager, the Board, subject to ratification. The presi- management experience.$10/each The for secretary children is (age 13 and younger) when you contribute to the secretary, treasurer and events coordinator. dent is the contact person who interacts with 2017 Theta Chi for Life Campaign between January 1 and February 24. Stay tuned for more information regarding all Gamma Upsilon alumni Beginning with president, any member may Theta Chi Fraternity and Bradley University, As an...continued additional on page bonus, 3 donate to the 2016 Theta Chi for Life Campaign events to come!
CHAPTER: www.buox.org | ALUMNI: www.gammaupsilon.org between now and December1 31, and you can purchase an unlimited 2016 Theta Chi for Life Campaign Raised Nearly $7,000 Thus Far Thus far, we raised $6,780 toward our goal of $11,000 for the calendar year, or 61.64% of our total! If you have not made a contribution this year, please visit our alumni website at gammaupsilon.org, click 'Support the Campaign' and make a safe, secure online donation today. A big brotherhood shout-out to the following alumni brothers who already participated in the 2016 edition of our annual campaign! Join them by adding your name to the list today! Platinum Level Ronald J. McGauvran '55 Lynn E. Gundersen '57 Michael A. Scheve '02 $1,000 - $5,000 William E. McKinley '55 John T. Gura, USAF (Ret) '61 Thomas J. Wedig '13 James R. Frey '50 C. Merrill York '68 Karin S. Herrmann Hamilton I. Jones '51 Dwain W. Weese '59 Dru A. Neikirk '88 Roger H. Hill '59 Arno A. Wehr, Jr. '63 Bronze Level Roger L. Koehler '70 Alexander W. Wolf '85 Gold Level $100 - $249 William N. Lynn '93 $500 - $999 Patrick M. Carmody, Jr. '01 Michael S. Mueller '70 Participant Level Gregory L. Fletcher '70 Robert C. Carroll '88 John E. Muskara '85 $1 - $99 Thomas W. Cullinan '56 Jeffrey A. Nelson '88 Edward P. Erdman '75 Silver Level Martin T. Deering '89 David R. Pfeltz '85 John E. Kemp '60 $250 - $499 Mitchell A. Frondal '07 Ryan A. Phelps '07 William R. Kohler, DDS '58 Scott G. Dolven '70 Robert D. Goodale '69 Lester A. Podgorny '54 Thomas J. Rodgers '05 Richard L. Drobnick '67 William T. Griffin '59 Lawrence M. Santello '00 Craig M. Sjurset '73
CHAPTER: buox.org | ALUMNI: gammaupsilon.org theta Chi fraternity GaMMa Upsilon Chapter Fall 2016 anifesto MANIFESTO MThe newsleTTer for alumni and friends of Gamma upsilon ChapTer of TheTa Chi fraTerniTy aT Bradley universiTy • sprinG 2015 Founders' Day with the Chicago Wolves14th Annual Golden Guard Luncheon ounders' Day 2015 was held on April 12 in Rosemont, Illinois. FThirty-five alumni brothers spanning 15 years, and their guests, gathered at Allstate Arena for an evening of hockey as the Chicago Wolves took on the Iowa Wild. Gamma Upsilon hosted the 14th and evolution. The following brothers and wives Brothers were treated to quite the game as the Wolves won a 1-0 thriller in regulation. They watched from the privacy and comfort of their own party deck, complete with food and a private bartender. Annual Golden Guard Luncheon attended: “We had a great time and enjoyed lots of laughs and good food,” said Bob Carroll '88, Gamma Upsilon Alumni Association President. “If you ever have the opportunity on September 16, celebrating to attend a Founders' Day event, make it a point to be there. You Walt Baselt '52 Lou Deardorff '58 won't be disappointed!” Alumni were entertained all brothers with fifty or more years afternoon by a combination of Marty Deering '89 Mitch Frondal '03 on-ice action and off-ice antics. Brothers enjoyed catching up Gamma Upsilon alumni gatherof to celebrate membership. Founders' Day at the These remarkable with old friends and making Chicago Wolves game on April 12, 2015. Back row (L to R): Mike new ones. Peterson '85, Glen Tisdall '82, Ray Asher '82, Jeff Nelson '88, Troy Lynn Gundersen '57 (Aline) John Gura '62 Smith '88, Steve Bartlebaugh '82, John Rettke '85, Marty Deering Zach Deering meets Skates the '89 and Tibor Meszaros '94. Frontmen row (L to R): sharedBob Carroll '88, Alex stories of athletics, Wolf! Wolf '85, Karl Kulhanek '91 and Jeff Rozovics '92. Roger Hill '59 (Judy '60) Willis Hunziker '53 social functions, Greek Week, Gamma Upsilon Alumni Corporation Seeking New Leaders Bill Kohler '68 Tom McClintick '52 submitted by Bob Carroll '88 [email protected] living in two separate houses and This fall, the Gamma Upsilon Alumni be nominated for the office, but requires a representing the corporation before those Kevin Oyster '17 (Chapter President) Corporation (GUAC) will conduct its bian- majority of votes to be elected. If no candi- organizations. The president also serves as the nual elections for the Board of Directors at its date receives a majority of votes on the first director ourfor the annual rise campaign andto handles the top of Bradley's annual meeting. The GUAC Board of Directors ballot, the candidate with the lowest number all business dealings (not operations or pro- consists of five to nine men (presently five) of votes is eliminated and the ballots are cast gramming) with the undergraduate chapter, William Shoemaker '16 Daryl Steele '60 elected for two-year terms. Sitting members again. This continues until one candidate such as thefraternity lease and housing contracts. conference. For Some of the Board nominate candidates and cast receives the required majority. This process this position, therefore, we often look for a the votes for membership. A candidate must is then repeated for all subsequent offices. brother with experience in administration, Mike Unruh '57 (Jan '59) Budd Wilkening '52 win a majority (50% + 1) of the votes from Before the meeting is adjourned, the Board other governing boards or the GUAC Board. sitting members to be elected. Only one bal- assigns tasks for each officer and member to brought yearbooks and photos The vice-president serves as the facility lot is cast during the first round of elections. complete for the next meeting. manager for the chapter house (the cor- Once new members are elected, they are Often, the Board will recruit alumni broth- poration's major asset) and supervises all immediately installed. Retiring or defeated ers with specific abilities for certain positions repairs, illustratingrenovations and modifications. Forour incredible heritage GUAC President Marty Deering '89 presented members instantly step down. The new on the Board. The president serves as the chief this position, we often look for a brother The Lariat Steakhouse played host to another great luncheon for Board then elects five officers on the Board: executive officer and makes decisions for with construction, engineering or facility president, vice-president/facility manager, the Board, subject to ratification. The presi- management experience. The secretary is John "Terry" Gura '62 with his Golden Guard Gamma Upsilon. secretary, treasurer and events coordinator. dent is the contact person who interacts with Beginning with president, any member may Theta Chi Fraternity and Bradley University, ...continued on page 3 Certificate. Conversation opened to discuss how CHAPTER: www.buox.org | ALUMNI: www.gammaupsilon.org Gamma1 Upsilon GUAC could improve and better serve all alumni. the pledge class of September 1954 to pass away in Executive Committee Ideas included moving the luncheon date to a the past six months - Bob Wall '58, Ron Snyder '58 Officers for 2016 Saturday to encourage more attendance from all and Lou. Bob was in my wedding, and I roomed with Calendar Year generations and ensuring the event did not appear Lou in the "Penthouse" for two years. I threw about a as an exclusive club. Others suggested rotating the dozen touchdown passes to Ron the fall of my senior location, possibly closer to the Chicago area. All President year. They represent a ton of memories for the Bradley Kevin Oyster '17 agreed the Lariat Steakhouse was a great fit for us for years. I forgot to mention that Bob and I joined the [email protected] decades. National Guard at the same time and defended the 708-870-7609 Shortly after this event, Lou Deardorff '58 passed nation for six years between active and reserve tours." away from complications after a fall in his home. Our thoughts are with Lou and his family as well as Vice-President for Operations all brothers who joined Chapter Eternal in 2016. Ethan Supler '17 Mike Unruh '57 shared, "Lou is the third member of [email protected] 708-465-7248 Gamma Upsilon Chapter Eternal 2016 Vice-President for Health and Safety Ronald M. Snyder '58 Bob was a die-hard Chicago receiving manager for Dominick's Zach Wright '18 April 12, 2016 Cubs and Bears fan. He also Finer Foods for 25 years and [email protected] Brother Snyder, 79, a resident enjoyed reading history books, operated his own supermarket, 309-798-3981 of Benton County, Arkansas, is playing tennis and golf and G&S Foods. After retirement, he survived by his wife, Evelyn. managing several men's fast pitch volunteered at the Secretary Secretary softball teams. He was a member of State's Office, the Illinois Josh Herrmann '18 Robert E. Wall '58 of the Lacon Country Club, Lacon Montessori Children's House and [email protected] Rotary and Lacon American Legion IMCH Babyland, which he owned 815-742-1296 April 20, 2016 Post #593. and operated with his wife. He was Brother Wall, 79, a longtime He married Elizabeth (Lay) also a veteran of the US Army. Treasurer resident of Lacon, Illinois, passed Crawford in 1959, and they had Sam and his wife Darnell had Wesley Cowman '17 away peacefully at his home with two children. In 1990, Bob three children, Nancy Karpus, [email protected] his family at his side. 815-980-5658 remarried to Audrey Miller. Jason and Kristi Porcelli and five Bob grew up in Springfield, Bob is survived by his wife, grandchildren. Illinois and graduated from Marshal Audrey, son Michael, daughter Bloomington High School. He Dylan Peyton '17 Cynthia (Wall) Milligan, David M. D'Amico '03 attended Bradley University where [email protected] stepdaughter Julie Bogner, stepson June 7, 2016 847-769-3465 he was a two-time letterman in Jay Miller, four grandchildren and tennis. After his graduation in 1958, Brother D'Amico, 35, was a four stepgrandchildren. Chairman of the Recruitment he joined the U.S. Army. In the mid resident of Westmont, Illinois. He Committee attended Driscoll Catholic High 1960's, Bob became an insurance Salvatore Piunti '57 Matt Moccio '17 agent working with Walter Head of School before graduating from [email protected] June 4, 2016 the Head Insurance Agency. Soon Bradley University in 2003. He 630-577-7800 after, Bob and Walter Head formed Brother Piunti, 81, was a lifelong was a huge Cubs fan as well as a a partnership, the Head and Wall resident of Chicago Heights. He riverboat gambler. Communication support and Insurance Agency, which lasted graduated from Bloom High Dave is survived by his father, assistance provided by OmegaFi. over forty years. Bob retired in School in 1952 and Bradley Hank, his stepmother, Marilyn, (800) 276-6342 | omegafi.com 2001. University in 1957. He worked as a continued on page 4
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Gamma Upsilon Active Chapter Update Founders' Day with the Chicago Wolves
ounders' Day 2015 was held on AprilGamma 12 in Rosemont, Illinois. Upsilon Alumni The chapter is looking forward to an exciting and busy fall semester, which will be full of social, campusFThirty-five alumni brothers spanning 15 years, and their guests, gathered at Allstate Arena for an evening of hockey as the Chicago Wolves took on the Iowa Wild. and of course, scholarly activities. Fall began with the following eight new members accepting bids at theBrothers were treated to quite the game as theCorporation Wolves won a 1-0 Officers thriller in regulation. They watched from the privacy and comfort of their own party deck, complete with food and a private bartender. “We had a great time and enjoyed lots of laughs and good food,” Interfraternity Bid Ceremony on September 4. These brothers officially joined our brotherhood on initiationsaid Bob Carroll '88 , Gamma Upsilon Alumni Association President. “If you ever have the opportunity to attend a Founders' Day event, night, November 11. make it a point to be there. You President won't be disappointed!” Alumni were entertained allMarty Deering '89 afternoon by a combination of Connor Barnhill Patrick Haeffele Max Mansell on-ice action and off-ice antics. Brothers [email protected] catching up Gamma Upsilon alumni gather to celebrate Founders' Day at the with old friends and making Chicago Wolves game on April 12, 2015. Back row (L to R): Mike new ones. Peterson '85, Glen Tisdall '82, Ray Asher '82, Jeff Nelson '88, Troy Freshman Freshman Freshman Smith '88, Steve Bartlebaugh '82, John Rettke '85, Marty Deering Zach Deering meets Skates the '89847-334-7776 and Tibor Meszaros '94. Front row (L to R): Bob Carroll '88, Alex Game Design Major Pre-Business Major Game Design Major Wolf! Wolf '85, Karl Kulhanek '91 and Jeff Rozovics '92. Gamma Upsilon Alumni CorporationVice Seeking - President New Leaders Glenn Dodge Colin Killian Nate Merrill submitted by Bob Carroll '88 [email protected] This fall, the Gamma Upsilon Alumni be nominated for theMike office, but requires Scheve a representing '02 the corporation before those Freshman Sophomore Freshman Corporation (GUAC) will conduct its bian- majority of votes to be elected. If no candi- organizations. The president also serves as the nual elections for the Board of Directors at its date receives a majority of votes on the first director for the annual campaign and handles annual meeting. The GUAC Board of Directors ballot, the candidate with the lowest number all business dealings (not operations or pro- consists of five to nine men (presently five) of votes [email protected] eliminated and the ballots are cast gramming) with the undergraduate chapter, Electrical Engineering Major Mechanical Engineering Major Mechanical Engineering Majorelected for two-year terms. Sitting members again. This continues until one candidate such as the lease and housing contracts. For of the Board nominate candidates and cast receives the required majority. This process this position, therefore, we often look for a the votes for membership. A candidate must is then repeated for all subsequent309-453-4705 offices. brother with experience in administration, win a majority (50% + 1) of the votes from Before the meeting is adjourned, the Board other governing boards or the GUAC Board. sitting members to be elected. Only one bal- assigns tasks for each officer and member to The vice-president serves as the facility Bradley University hosted Homecoming 2016 the week of September 12-17. Among the festivities, onlot is cast during the first round of elections. complete for the next meeting. manager for the chapter house (the cor- Once new members are elected, they are Often, the Board will recruit alumni broth- poration's major asset) and supervises all immediately installed. Retiring or defeated ers with specific abilities for certainSecretary positions repairs, renovations and modifications. For September 14, contestants competed in a pageant to determine this year's Homecoming King and Queen.members Ourinstantly step down. The new on the Board. The president serves as the chief this position, we often look for a brother Board then elects five officers on the Board: executive officer and makes decisions for with construction, engineering or facility president, vice-president/facility manager, the Board, subject Larryto ratification. TheSantello presi- management '00 experience. The secretary is own Dave Hensen '18 was officially crowned Homecoming King, along with queen, Taylor Provax '17secretary, at thetreasurer and events coordinator. dent is the contact person who interacts with Beginning with president, any member may Theta Chi [email protected] and Bradley University, ...continued on page 3 Bradley University soccer game held on Saturday, September 16. CHAPTER: www.buox.org | ALUMNI: www.gammaupsilon.org 1 224-636-3252 Brother Josh Herrmann '18, a finance and management and leadership double major, won 'The Intern Challenge' as Rockford, Illinois, area students competed in a series of business-focused tasks. Not only did he Treasurer receive a paid internship at an organization of his choice but also a $1,500 scholarship. Jeff Albrecht '07 [email protected] 847-812-4489 Director for Alumni Events Bob Carroll '88 [email protected] 708-254-2058 Director Alex Wolf '85 [email protected] 847-401-2553
Brother Dave Hensen '18 and Taylor Provax were Brother Josh Herrmann '18 won The Intern Challenge in Rockford, Illinois. crowned Bradley University's Homecoming King and Queen on September 14.
Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Rozovics '92 Jeff Rozovics '92 proves the lessons learned Illinois University. He currently works as the in Theta Chi can last far longer than the four managing partner of the Rozovics Group, LLP years spent at Bradley University. Whether he located in Park Ridge, Illinois. His father started is working as an accountant, practicing martial the firm in 1977 and the firm will celebrate arts or spending time with family, Gamma its 40th anniversary in 2017. The firm has Upsilon will always be with him. grown significantly over the past few years As a sophomore, Jeff became pledge marshal and will have close to twenty employees by and ran initiation week for over thirty pledges the beginning of next year. They specialize in after the original pledge marshal took a litigation support, international taxes, business Jeff embraces Riley at the Jeff gained interest in semester off from school. "I think from a valuations, forensic accounting and wealth golf outing. martial arts after college management to name a few. leadership standpoint, that was my first test, have a wide variety of issues such as global and I have taken those lessons well into my Jeff married his wife Shannon in 1991, developmental delays, seizures, speech delays professional career as well as my martial arts and they celebrated their 17th wedding and autism spectrum disorders. Riley is non- career, too." anniversary on October 16. They have a verbal and once had a significant amount of With his newfound skills and discipline, thirteen-year-old daughter, Riley, who was seizures. After they saw a doctor at a Dup15q Jeff graduated with his Bachelor's degree in born with a chromosome abnormality known Clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota, they were able Accounting from Bradley and went on to obtain as Chromosome 15q duplication syndrome. to control the seizure activity and essentially a Master's degree in Taxation from Northern Children affected by this syndrome can eliminate it. continued on page 4
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CHAPTER: www.buox.org | ALUMNI: www.gammaupsilon.org Chapter Eternal1 continued from page 2 his sister Lori Raia, two nephews, University in 1958 with a degree including design engineer, for longtime member of the Lions two stepsisters, Robyn Stephens in mechanical engineering, Lou electromechanical devices. He Club in Wheaton and an avid and Nancy Przybycien, four step- married his Glenbard West High received his MBA in 1967 from cyclist, riding in fifteen consecutive nephews and one step-niece. School sweetheart, Meredyth the University of Chicago. Lou Bike the Drive events on Lake (Boots). He began working in retired from GTE when he was Shore Drive in Chicago. He was Louis Deardorff '58 Chicago at Automatic Electric 52 but said, "I got bored because one of the oldest registered October 5, 2016 Corp., a telephone equipment I loved working." Therefore, Lou participants last May. Brother Deardorff, 80, was a supplier, which made around 80 returned to the workforce where In addition to his wife, Brother longtime resident of Wheaton, but percent of the world's dial-operated he finished his career at Minuteman Deardorff is survived by two was born in Cicero and raised in automatic telephone equipment International in the northwest daughters, Amy Immermann Lombard. and later merged with GTE Corp. suburbs. and Julie van Leer, and three After graduating from Bradley Lou held a variety of positions, During retirement, Lou was a grandchildren.
Rozovics continued from page 3 The Rozovics' are part of an international he practices more than the rest. He was always Theta Chis around the Chicagoland area. "It organizational called Dup15q Alliance, interested in martial arts and decided to join is incredible that you spend only four to five growing significantly over the past ten years. a Hapkido Academy (a Korean martial art) years of your life in college, but make bonds The goal of the organization is to create a few years after graduation. He attended that last a lifetime. Theta Chi was always a awareness, medical research and offer family a grappling class once a week, right when diverse fraternity and it clearly helped in my support. His wife and another parent involved UFC fighting became popular. He joined the accounting practice and teaching Jiu-Jitsu with the organization plan a biennial golf Carlson Gracie Team, where he received a high students. I have many diverse clients and event and the fourth golf outing in September level of training from the very beginning, and students on the team. I truly treasure my time 2016 proved to be the most successful ever. the rest is history. He visited Rio de Janeiro at Bradley and Theta Chi; they aren't kidding Jeff stated, "Riley is a true treasure and we are four times for BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) training when they say that college is the best four blessed to be her parents!" camps and competed across the US and years of your life!" When he is not working or spending time internationally. He is currently a 3rd degree As an alumnus, Jeff served as the treasurer with his family, Jeff has one particular hobby black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. for the GUAC from 2009-2013. Today, Jeff still keeps in contact with many
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