Author Archive: Alpha Tau Omega - Gamma Zeta Chapter
Please welcome our newest Gamma Zetas!
Please welcome our newest Gamma Zeta’s – the new member class of 2019! Welcome guys to a lifetime of ATO!! Congrats to our rush team led by ’17s Sam Selby, Juliano Florio and Michael Weinstein who brought in this great class. Very cool that it includes at least three legacies – Will McCarty, son of Bill McCarty ’79, nephew of Matt McCarty ’90 and Grandson of Bill McCarty ’54. Sean Ewert, son of Dr. Greg Ewert ’82 and Matt Kleinhans, brother of Joe ’17 and Robert Kleinhans ’15. Sorry if I missed any more. This class is in good hands now with Joe Hagerty ’17 who will take over as VP of New Member Training.| Adam Maksimovich | Burr Ridge IL | Political Science |
| Andre Kohn | Palos Park, IL | Actuarial Science |
| Billy Barbour | Orland Park | Chemcial Engineering |
| Clay Dargert | Frankfort | Kinesiology |
| Colin Michels | Downers Grove, IL | Consumer Economics and Finance |
| Connor Sklena | Glenview | Undecided |
| Dan Gilbert | Woodridge,IL | Biology |
| Daniel Reinke | Elmhurst | Business |
| Dino DeVivo | Norridge, IL | Finance / Accounting |
| Doug Garza | Cheltenham, PA | Aerospace Engineering |
| Emery Parker | Wadsworth, IL | Accountancy |
| Eric Denby | Downers Grove | Undecided |
| Fayez Hneiti | Palos Hills, IL | Biology |
| Hayden Chromy | Homer Glen | Actuarial Science |
| Joey D’Alessandro | South Elgin, IL | Undecided |
| John Nolan | Chicago | Economics |
| Ketan Patel | Chicago | Industrial Engineering |
| Mark Diamond | Lockport, Il | Undecided |
| Matt Kleinhans | Elmhurst | Business |
| Matt Wicks | Skokie, IL | Kinesiology |
| Michael Kozyra | Elmwood Park | Undecided |
| Neal Currie | Jerseyville, Il | Undecided |
| Robert Dunn | Elmhurst, IL | Civil Engineering |
| Steve Vogrich | Lake Forest | Engineering Undeclared |
| Steven Berg | Elmhurst | Biology |
| Tigue Chimack | Bartlett | undecided |
| Tyler Kalinich | Elmhurst | I-Health |
| Will McCarty | Winnetka | Econ |
| Brandon Gilligan | Naperville, IL | Political Science |
| Josh Chopra | Queens, NY | Mathematics |
| Ross Tizes | Chicago, IL | Economics |
| Quinn Gaughan | Lake Forest, IL | Business |
| Sean Ewert | Lake Forest, IL | Engineering Undeclared |
Congrats Brian McDermott ’14 – police academy graduate!
Congratulations to graduate of the Illinois Police Academy Officer Brian McDermott ’14 of Palos Hills Police Department. Way to go Brian!!
Chapter Eternal – Hal McReynolds ’63
Chapter Eternal – Sorry to share the sad news from Kathie McReynolds that that Hal D. McReynolds ’63 ATO died on July 9, 2015. this summer. Hal graduated from U of I in 1965 and continued on at Loyola University in Chicago and receive a Doctoral degree in Anatomy. He taught at the Dental Schlool of Loyola University but resigned from Loyola in 1987.. He then went into business until he retired in 1996..
He was a loyal member of ATO and always enjoyed visiting Gamma Zeta when in town. During his retirement, he suffered for 8 years with Lewy Body Dementia which includes Parkinson’s Disease. It would be wonderful if some of his ATO brothers would make a donation to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (http://www.lbda.org/ ) in his honor. It is the second most common form of dementia next to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Hal and I married in 1966 and we have 3 grown daughters and 7 grandchildren. Our family misses his smile and laughter about his experiences at ATO and U of I. We hope that some of our grandchildren will follow in his footsteps to U of I and ATO.
Sincerely his wife,
Kathie Yeast McReynolds “64 AXO, graduated in 1966 from U of I
http://www.hjfunerals.com/…/2015/07/10/hal-david-mcreynolds/
Last Tau Standing update – 2 weeks – only 2 Taus still standing!
Last Tau Standing update – 36 entries – two weekends – only 2 Taus left!! – unbelievable!! Two undergrads, Cole Kirsh ’17 and Jack Ahern ’17, playing with Bill “BB” Barry’s ’77 money are still standing. They both picked Indy for tonight… can they live to play another week and win the $1800 pot?
Landscaping Phase 1 installed
This past Saturday, a joint alumni/undergrad team with support from Fernando installed Phase 1 of a multi year landscaping plan for our chapter house. Rob Ebl ’93 was the alumni leader and Patrick Cosgrove ’17 led the undergrads. They did a lot of work and it looks great. Once everything blooms in the next couple of weeks, it will look even better for Homecoming. Thanks guys!! Great work!!
Entry Sales Opportunity from Patrick Olson ’04
Here is a link to apply for an Office Representative position at my State Farm Agency. The primary responsibility of Office Reps will be client relationship building and sales of our insurance and financial services. Compensation packages and commission structure will be discussed directly with qualified candidates.
Patrickolson.sfagentjobs.com
Any interested candidate should use the link to apply and/or call me directly.
Obviously any fellow Gamma Zeta would be a great candidate, especially recent grads within the past few years. Here is what I am looking for:
Position Overview
Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a prospective independent contractor State Farm Agent may be the career for you! You will receive the necessary training needed to pursue this opportunity.
Competencies Expected for This Role
Enthusiastic and persuasive in soliciting customer interest in / application for sales of insurance and financial products to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.
Core Competencies Include
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and listening
Team oriented
Organization skills required
Dedicated to customer service
Experience with computer applications, such as Windows
Patrick Olson State Farm
Insurance & Financial Services
Agent Intern | Elk Grove Village, IL
(630)476-3600
patrick.olson.fm2b@statefarm.com
Chapter Eternal – Former Gamma Zeta WM Roy A. Rodgers ’60 – August 30, 2015
Roy (far left) and ATO Gamma Zetas E.L. Simmons ’19 (the dining room is dedicated to him), Jack Powers ’17 (the whole new wing is named for Jack) and Stewart Daniels ’21 (long time ATO National Executive Secretary… our west living room is dedicated to him). The picture is labeled March 1966. Not sure to occasion but probably a Founders Day celebration since Gamma Zeta’s founding was in March.
Roy Alden Rodgers, age 76, passed away August 30, 2015 in his home in Sebastopol, CA of heart failure. He is survived by his spouse Michael Einhorn; brothers Guy (Dorothy) of Madison, WI and Bruce (Susan) of Northbrook, IL; nephews Peter (Susan), Bruce (Toni), and Steven (Leslie); nieces Gail (Bob) Brier, and Ann; grand nephews Alden, and Nolan; and grand nieces Mariah, and Cassidy; cousin Charles (Anneliese) Hall of Hartland, WI; first cousins Michael (Diane), and Tina (Saul) Castello; second cousins Carmen, Rachael and Eric.
Roy was the son of the late Elizabeth and Robert Rodgers. He grew up in Wilmette, IL, graduated from Avoca School, New Trier High School and the University of Illinois, and then joined The Harris Bank in 1961. He moved to San Francisco in 1968 and joined Levi Strauss. In 1972 He successfully started Pacific Blue, Inc., a manufacturer of womenswear clothing. He retired in 1988 and moved to Sebastopol where he resided until his death.
John Stacey ’68 inducts John Wright ’68 into the Wheaton HS Hall of Fame
Last night John Stacey ’68 had the honor of inducting John Wright ’68 into the Wheaton High Schools Alumni Hall of Fame at a ceremony and dinner in Wheaton. John was a grade school, high school and college classmate of John’s… and a Gamma Zeta pledge brother. Very cool! Other Gamma Zeta and Wheaton high schools alumni in attendance were Mike Maher and Dane Luhrsen both ’77s.
Norm Bilsbury ’92 starts new sales training venture
Check out Norm Bilsbury’s ’92 new sales training venture at – http://www.topline.sandler.com/content/show/120386