“You don’t fully realize what impact this organization and its members will have on your life. You said the words (and hopefully meant them), and you live together, so you ‘know’ what Brotherhood is, but you don’t *know* yet. One day you will, and see it for the kind of gift it was and is.”
Joseph McCaskill, Chi Delta ’00, Gamma Tau ’03H, is a senior software engineer in the Atlanta area. He was a driving force behind the Psi U digitization project, and has been a member of the History and Archives Committee since its inception in 2020. He is a member of the Psi Upsilon Pillar Society at the column level, and a generous donor to the Psi Upsilon Foundation. The following remembrances from Joe, edited lightly for flow, were shared in November 2025.
“While I started volunteering a few years ago, I have not been involved with Psi U since college as much as I would like. For a few years after graduating I was pretty actively involved, by regularly attending ceremonies such as installation and initiation, or dropping by the Haus for brothers’ meetings or for parties or just if I felt like it. After the a few cycles of brothers being pledges though graduates I started to feel not as connected, so I didn’t come by as much. Joining groups like the History and Archives committee or the Psi U book club I am in (shoutout to the Losers’ Book Club of 1958) have been helpful for keeping in touch.
Here is a short version of how I found Psi U. Someone I knew from the Duke band invited me to his fraternity house to watch a Duke basketball away game on TV. At halftime, we went to get a drink and snack from vending machines. On the way back I told him that his fraternity seemed pretty cool, and if I had known about them earlier (I was a junior at the time), I would have joined. He said, “Do you still want to?” I said, “OK.” A few days later, I was in the pledge class.
While that is itself a fond memory, I also mention it because my pledge class had four pledges, including myself. The chapter size was already fairly small, and between seniors graduating and some other brothers deciding to leave the fraternity, there were actually fewer members after I joined than before. Then the next year, everyone came together to be actively engaged in growing our membership. I don’t remember how many pledges there were, but there were enough that everyone had at least one Little Brother from that pledge class, and I definitely had two. It felt good to be part of
Chi Delta ’00, Gamma Tau ‘03H
that. I lived literally down the street from the Chi Delta at Duke for a year after I graduated. Then I got a different job that required me to move to Atlanta, where I was lucky that nearby there was another chapter of Psi U in the Gamma Tau.
I suppose Psi U technically helped my professional life get started. I double majored in math and computer science, but I was also pre-med because I was going to be a doctor, and then I didn’t get into medical school. A brother who worked at a tech company got me an interview there, and that company was my first job out of college.
Growing up I was more of an independent, ‘Tell me what you need me to do, then leave me alone and let me do it, I will let you know when I am done, and if I need help along the way I will ask’ kind of person. That kind of mentality doesn’t really work in a professional setting where people need to work together to get the job done because it is too much to do alone. It doesn’t really work in a fraternity either, for the same reasons. I would say being in Psi U taught me how to be on a team, and how to effectively balance accomplishing my own personal goals and those of the larger group I am part of.
When my career got started, it was pretty unimaginable that you would work with people any further away than the next room, but the team I work with is mostly based in India, and we get things done quickly and seamlessly.
I started volunteering with Psi U when I joined the History and Archives committee a few years ago now. We mostly meet virtually, and have an annual Research Weekend at the physical archives in Indianapolis. While I do find the work we do to be quite interesting and rewarding, if I am being entirely honest, my primary reason for joining was somewhat selfish.
As people became more invested with their own lives and families, we just weren’t able to spend as much time together as we did when we were younger. So joining this committee gave me a reason and opportunity to keep in touch with brothers and friends. The enrichment I get from the volunteer work itself is secondary to making new Psi U memories.
For the History and
Archives committee specifically, organization and structure is paramount. We used to sort our archives [containing almost 200 years of materials] by ‘it is somewhere in that room, maybe.’ Now we are close to having a pretty rigorous lookup and storage system, so someone can find out in a few moments whether we have something, and where it is if we have it, and we continue to improve things with each annual meeting. I imagine the upcoming bicentennial celebration should quite likely involve putting some important memorabilia and documentation on display, which is only possible if we can find said items.
I evaluate the strength of an organization I want to engage with by the sorts of things they want to accomplish. If my goals and those of the group align, then I try to become more involved.
You don’t fully realize what impact this organization and its members will have on your life. You said the words (and hopefully meant them), and you live together, so you ‘know’ what Brotherhood is, but you don’t *know* yet. One day you will, and see it for the kind of gift it was and is.”
That’s why I support Psi Upsilon with by my time and generosity as I am able. As a programmer in general, I like that things are mostly explainable… if is a bug report of something not working correctly, you figure out what it is doing wrong and fix it. If there is a feature request for something new, you figure out what needs to be done and do it. Either way, you get to dig in and find answers to questions you didn’t even know to ask yesterday. Psi Upsilon gives me a place outside of my work and daily life to consider new ways to make an impact on the world.
On Saturday, October 18th, brothers gathered to install Psi Upsilon’s 50th Chapter - the Delta Omicron at Purdue University! The ΔΟ is a gender-inclusive chapter, colonized in spring 2016.
Installation of the chapter, new members, and photos was followed by a dinner on campus and remarks from Executive Director Thomas J. Fox, Omicron ’00 (Illinois), Fraternity Executive Council President Timothy Zepp, Chi Delta ’08, Executive Council member and Delta Omicron Alumni Association President Madison Turkette, Delta Omicron ’19, and Candice Cunningham, Delta Omicron ’20.
Candice read a letter on behalf of Justin Ward, Delta Omicron ’18, the original organizer who brought the chapter together – the “father” of the chapter. Justin reminisced on the early days during the start of the colony. He focused on the lifelong friendships he forged with the other founding class brothers and how his mentoring after graduation showed him the growth of each new brother that joined our ranks.
Madison delved into the uncertainty of coming to college without a friend group, constantly searching to find a place at Purdue, and eventually building the now chapter into a successful brotherhood that has continued on since her graduation. She spoke of being deeply moved by the new growth avenues fraternity life had to offer as well as growing as a person by seeing, experiencing, and enjoying the different cultures that were rooted at Purdue and in the chapter. She also reminisced on volunteering at the Indiana Veterans Home, Asian American and Asian Resource Cultural Center and more.
Incidentally, as an Executive Council member, Madison signed the chapter’s charter, making her the first brother in the history of Psi U to sign her own charter.
Fraternity Past President and Life Member Evan Terry, Epsilon Phi ’93 (McGill) delivered a keynote on the position of several Psi Upsilon brothers in the formative history of Purdue.
The evening drew to a close at 648 Bourbon and Cigar Lounge.
Thank you to all the brothers, alums, and friends who have supported this effort! (Photos taken by @ashlynbowen_artpage)
Thank you to our exceptionally generous matchers:
* Matthew Kershner, Eta ’04 – $4,000
* Evan Terry, Epsilon Phi ’93 – $1,000
* Earl Henry, Omicron ’69 – $5,000
* Larry Rakers, Omicron ’86 – $5,000
* Robert Petersen, Omicron ’68 – $5,000
* Bart Riley, Tau ’00 – $3,000
* Jack Withiam, Psi ’71 – $1,833
* Joey Cobau, Phi ’21 – $500
* David Poore, Gamma Tau ’11 – $500
* David Hollis, Gamma Tau ’11 – $500
* Joseph P. Cillo, Delta ’61 – $5,000
* Douglas Jackman, Omega ’89 – $1,833
* George H. Rathman, Epsilon ’63 – $500
* Charles K. Sollitt, Theta Theta ’65 – $1,945
* Mitch Wilson, Beta Alpha ’91 – $1,833
* George Bovenizer, Eta ’63 – $1,000
(strength in numbers) The Chapter with the MOST NEW DONORS - 10! Gamma Tau (Georgia Tech)
$106,322
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* Paul Raether, Beta Beta ’68 – $2,000 DOLLARS RAISED
More $5,000 Matching Donors than ever before!
Lee Adler, Iota ’75
Dave Brogan, Epsilon Nu ’56
Andrey Crocker, Psi ’83
Joe Djorup, Mary Washington ’13
Eric Flor, Epsilon Nu ’03
Patrick Gilrane, Psi ’83
Deane Haning, Omicron ’60
Dick Penn, Iota ’43
Henry B. Poor, Gamma ’39
Thomas Poor, Gamma ’65
New donors (or brothers who have not given since 2021)
Andrew Kanes, Phi Beta ’92
Jesse Lill, Epsilon Nu ’16
Michael Oberg, Theta Theta ’88
Helga Sky Polega, Friend of Psi U
Curtis Rettke, ’84 Theta Theta
Gregg Rohlin, Phi ’83
Greg Rupp, Phi ’81
Mike Simpson, brother of Matthew Simpson, GT ’03
Charles Brandon Stone, Jr., Xi ’49
Ryan Vernooy, Eta ’09
Mark “Bing” Wheatley, Eta ’86
Mitch Wilson, Beta Alpha ’91
Tony Zubick, Theta Theta ’65
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3rd largest number of donors for the event’s 11 year history
33 Number of chapters participating!
4 Number of chapters raising more than $9,000 each!
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAPTER CAPTAINS:
More captains spread the word about the Days of Giving than ever before, and we want to recognize them here. If we missed you and you worked hard for your chapter, please email jonathan@psiu.org
Thank you to our hardworking Chair, Edward R. “Chip” Braulick, Eta ’84
TEAM CAPTAINS WHO RAISED MORE THAN $1,833:
George Blandino, Eta ’84
Ken Ball, Eta ’83
Dan Grande, Eta ’11
Cushing Donelan, Gamma ’05
Win Smith, Gamma ’02
David Poore. Gamma Tau ’11
Manuel Chaknis, Omega ’83
John Song, Omega ’91
Jim McDaniel, Psi ’79
Jim Dowling, Psi ’81
THETA, UNION
Brett Rubin, 1995
Kirkham Cornwell, 1967
DELTA, NEW YORK
Joseph Cillo, 1961
Andrew Cooper, 1980
Augustus Fiume, 1965
William Grabe, 1958
Robert Kotter, 1963
John Wiencek, 1988
Alan Wilk, 1982
GAMMA, AMHERST
Guy Bramble, 1969
J. Martin Brayboy, 1984
Joanie Brewster, 1986
Philip Chase, 1958
Thomas Hanford, 1962
Theodore Lenox, 1973
F. Hampton McFadden, 1984
Brendan McKee, 2007
David McNeil, 1973
Alison Munzer, 2009
John O’Malley, 1986
John F. H. Ong, 1982
William Orum, 2002
William Pfeiffer, 1969
Laura Schifter, 2003
Winthrop Smith, 2002
ZETA, DARTMOUTH
Peter Renner, 1978
LAMBDA, COLUMBIA
Joseph Ciccio, 1979
Murray Eskenazi, 1956
KAPPA, BOWDOIN
Andrew Serwer, 1981
PSI, HAMILTON
Andrew Charman, 2021
James Bresson, 1983
Peter Lorber, 1981
Victor Johnson, 1971
Jack Withiam, 1971
Francis Brennan, 1979
Francis Brennan, 1979
Aaron Reed, 1980
John Robards, 1984
Brian Schu, 1980
Lawrence Lyons, 1982
Allan Mendelsohn, 1964
Gardner McLean, 1974
Frank Mauran, 1980
James Dowling, 1981
Peter Mead, 1980
Gardner McLean, 1974
Pat Ryan, 1997
Douglas Corazza, 1981
James Blackwood, 1984
John Beckwith, 1984
John Keim, 1981
Scott Samis, 1981
Arthur Preiss III, 2008
Scott Newman, 1981
David Nichols, 1977
David Scofield, 1980
David Levey, 1982
Patrick Gilrane, 1983
Christopher Kilbourne, 1978
James McDaniel, 1979
Robert Sedor, 1980
XI, WESLEYAN
Cyrus Bryden, 1997
Charles Nottingham, 1988
UPSILON, ROCHESTER
Anthony Zollo, 1966
Robert Robinson, 1965
John Stevens, 1972
Richard Rasmussen, 1972
IOTA, KENYON
Robin Stefan, 1974
Willing Biddle, 1983
Ian Rowan, 1994
Phillip Wilson, 1991
Stewart McGough, 1995
PHI, MICHIGAN
Bruce Blakeman, 1983
Kevin Brophy, 1983
Joseph Cobau, 2021
John Cobau, 2021
Ronald Dalman, 1982
John Farrin, 1969
Gregory French, 1980
Harold Hansen, 1976
William McPherson, 1971
Jeffrey Patterson, 1978
Olivia Randazzo, Friend
Earl Raynal, 1981
David Trogan, 1966
Timothy Whims, 1980
Robert Williams, 1983
OMEGA, CHICAGO
Farzad Alvi, 1988
H. Andrew Brownfield, 1988
Manuel Chaknis, 1985
David Charak, 1989
William Gantz, 1987
Gerald Gehman, 1961
Sugwu Hahn, 1989
Louis Hanover, 1987
Roger Hunt, 1987
Douglas Jackman, 1989
Robert Kang, 1986
Spencer Klein, 1992
Duane Nelson, 1988
Paul Nemeth, 1974
James Perry, 1970
Dean Pontikes, 1985
Eric Vazquez, 2008
William Zhang, 2011
PI, SYRACUSE
Douglas Sweeny, 1990
Nelson Leidner, 1970
Guy Worrell, 1980
David Parsons, 1986
Jack DiPasquale, 2027
Mark DiPasquale, 1988
William Cavanagh, 1972
James Cornacchia, 1986
Steven Slutsky, 1978
William Yurkowski, 1977
Richard Jackowski, 1985
Michael Stanton, 1987
James Arnold, 1977
Dennis Dix, 1966
Ian MacGregor, 1966
Thomas Madding, 2008
Rhoden Monrose, 2009
Paul Raether, 1968
Christopher Stoeckle, 2008
Terrence Turner, 1988
ETA, LEHIGH
Robert Alunni, 2006
James Armor, 1973
Leonard Augustine, 1986
Kenneth Ball, 1982
S. William Bear, 1984
George Blandino, 1984
Nathan Bohler, 2007
George Bovenizer, 1963
Edward Braulick, 1984
Karl Brotzman, 1975
James Creedon, 1983
Martin Diamond, 2011
Robert Dunn, 1985
Vincent Farese, 1988
Lawrence Feick, 1988
Mark Floersheimer, 1986
John Frey, 1982
Stanley Galczynski, 1984
Philip Gauffreau, 1984
Jeffrey Gendel, 1989
John Gewartowski, 1988
R. Alan Gray, 1961
Terrence Gray, 1986
Scott Greenstone, 1988
Bradley Groff, 1987
Scott Hall, 1988
Christian Heimple, 1999
John Hemmendinger, 1979
John Hoskins, 1986
Jeremy Hulse, 2009
Robert Jaramillo, 1987
Derek Kane, 1992
Thomas Keating, 1984
Alex Keating, 2015
Marlon Keller, 1980
Matthew Kershner, 2004
John Lewis, 1984
John Mathews, 1981
Jeremy McKeon, 2008
Steven Moore, 1984
Peter Notaro, 1984
Brian Ott, 1984
Michael Pagan, 1985
Stuart Schnabolk, 2009
Walter Sieglen, 1969
James Swain, 1983
Stephen Topper, 1988
Timothy Tritsch, 1985
Apurva Upadhyay, 2006
Jeffrey Weber, 1984
Alexander Ziets, 2011
Stevens Anderly, 1977
James Dickert, 1956
James Swanke, II, 1980
Craig Chiang, 1995
George Rathman, 1963
Adam Boyko, 1999
Charles Chen, 1986
Clinton Chow, 2000
Justin Clark, 2001
James Colombo, 2001
Bradley Corner, 1972
Jeffrey Dawson, 2000
Mark Deming, 2005
Fred Drummond, 1971
Jack Edmundson, 2029
Thomas Fox, 2000
Bailey Fulton, 2027
Andrew Haning, 2000
Steven Hendrickx, 2003
Earl Henry, 1969
Lucio Herrera, 2001
Mark Hoehne, 2001
Stephen Kammerer, 1982
Benjamin Koczur, 1999
Scott Krelle, 2029
Justin Kuehlthau, 2003
Joshua MacLeod, 2026
Nate Martin, 2025
Thomas McCaffer, 1977
Danny Murphy, 2026
Gerald Murray, 1981
Robert Novak, 1973
Robert Petersen, 1968
Gavin Postlewaite, 2026
Lawrence Rakers, 1986
Michael Santoro, 2003
J. Eric Smith, 1979
Mark Tallungan, 2000
Henrikas Tatarunas, 2029
Daniel Thorne, 2006
Kim Wells, 1981
William Young, 1970
Richard Arms, 1963
James Boyle, 1993
Matthew McCarthy, 2005
Charles Sollitt, 1965
James Volpentest, 1990
Barry Lundvall, 1968
Steven Domingues, 1989
Erik Pickering, 1991
Brett Aggen, 1989
Toby Liu, 2015
Sean Sigmon, 1988
Turner Bluechel, 1988
Kurt Feldman, 1991
EPSILON PHI, McGILL
David A. B. Brown, 1966
Evan W. Terry, 1993
Harold Trischman, 1983
EPSILON NU, MSU
James Brandell, 1990
Robert Dorigo Jones, 1985
Kevin Godbold, 2002
Jay Lenick, 1995
John Purcell, 1989
Christian Schultz, 1996
Jonathan Szynkowski, 2006
Michael Thibideau, 2011
Jeff Wilk, 2016
GAMMA TAU, GEORGIA TECH
Ammar Askar, 2025
Marion Baggett, 1973
Heather Burns Edmisten, 2002
Gabrielle Calderon, 2023
Jonathan Chaffin, 2000
Peter Chen, 1995
Casper Corbin, 2025
Frederic Corsiglia, 1990
Julia Denniss, 2020
Luke Doty, 2025
Clifford Edmisten, 2000
Erin Falejczyk, 2021
Lawrence Fine, 2006
Jessica Frame, 2007
Ryan Gussenhoven, 2014
Natalie Gussenhoven, 2016
Samuel Hall, 2002
Elvis Higgins, 1983
David Hollis, 2011
Rebecca Howie, 2002
Alexander Jones, 2012
David Kazanow, 2000
Christopher Lawyer, 1996
Ky Lee, 2010
Catherine Lefebvre, 2018
Matthew McKenna, 2012
Ross Meltz, 2002
Sarah Moore, 2000
Matthew Morris, 2006
William Moss, 2003
Jeremiah Olney, 2014
Nigel O’Rear, 2004
David Poore, 2011
Katelyn Provost, 2023
Chirley Quillian, 2011
Megan Rich, 2015
Sajni Saravanan, 2023
John Savage, 1981
Evan Srnka, 2014
Henry Strickland, 2002
Alexander Taleb, 2012
Peter Thomas, 1992
Paula Toth, 2027
Paul Travis, 2001
Phillip Wharton, 2005
Jessica Williams, 2012
John Woehler, 2003
Jay Zuerndorfer, 2013
CHI DELTA, DUKE
Elizabeth Andresen, 2004
Maurice Blair, 1998
Brandi Casto, 2005
Christina Del Carpio, 2011
Robert Frank, 1980
Laura King, 2004
Christopher Kizer, 2012
Sarah Mayo, 2015
Paul Wrayno, 2006
Marian Williams, 2017
Wayne You, 2015
Timothy Zepp, 2008
EPSILON IOTA, RPI
James Hinsey, 1986
Michael Rafferty, 2001
Jared Tannenbaum, 2002
Edward Taub, 1998
PHI BETA, WILLIAM AND MARY
Stephen Eubank, 1991
Brighten Meade, 2021
Andrew Goldin, 1991
Mark Hurley, 1986
Christian Klein, 1992
BETA KAPPA, WSU
Beau Beckner, 2004
Jeffrey Heglar, 1996
BETA ALPHA, MIAMI
Donald Caffrey, 1994
Frederick Freer, 1993
Robert Goble, 1992
Bradley Hauber, 1993
John Kopera, 1992
John Riemenschneider, 1991
Oliver Smith, 1993
Steven Susi, 1993
PHI DELTA, MARY WASHINGTON
Dylan Reed, 2025
Matt Dudek, 2012
Jeffry McLean, 2023
Stephen James, 2012
James Platner, 2010
James King, 1997
THETA PI, GEORGIA STATE
William Crosby, 2012
TAU EPSILON, CLEMSON
Joseph Finkelstein, 2021
DELTA OMICRON, PURDUE
Lucas Baumgartner, 2022
Heather Craker, 2022
Patrick Cunningham, 2018
Nikolas Damalas, 2021
Mia Driskell, 2024
Joseph Fleming, 2025
Riley Frady, 2022
Ethan Francoeur, 2024
Caden Hallenbeck, 2027
Candice Hudak, 2021
Madelyn Minns, 2023
Madison Turkette, 2019
*Chair
GAMMA CHAPTER CORPORATION SENIOR FELLOW
Anthony Baldo • Upsilon ’06 (Rochester)
DR. SAMUEL FAGER, TAU ’81 SENIOR FELLOW
Jasmin-Marie “JAS” Jones • Theta Pi ’14 (Georgia State)
FISHFUND SENIOR FELLOW
Will Soiland • Lambda Sigma ’21 (Pepperdine)
Bradford Holladay • Lambda Sigma ’22 (Pepperdine)
SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW
Drew M. Hill • Theta Theta ’01 (Washington)
These distinguished brothers lend their time and expertise to create programming for the Social Impact Fellowship Retreat and select candidates for the program.
This award, and the attendant training, recognition, and grant, is bestowed on a select cohort, showcasing their dedicated service to inspire the next generation of leaders in our chapters.
This program has been generously funded by brothers and especially the members of the Gamma Chapter Corporation, Joseph P. Cillo, PhD, Delta ‘61 and donors to the Dr. Sam Fager Fellowship. See the full list of donors online at Psiu.org/social_impact_ fellowship and in the December edition of the Psi U Garnet Report
Andrew M. Hill (Theta Theta ’01) has dutifully served as president, house manager and alumni advisor of Psi Upsilon's chapter at University of Washington. As an alumni advisor, he currently volunteers his time with undergraduates on projects that maintain the historic chapter house, activate recruitment, and steward the values of being a Psi Upsilon brother.
Since graduating, Brother Hill has worked primarily in the pharmaceuticals industry. He is skilled in process development, quality control, and analytical chemistry with broad experience at analytical instrumentation and techniques. He is familiar with protein production and in-vitro diagnostics, and most currently viruslike protein applications. Along with many professional achievements, Brother Hill is a certified Zen QMS administrator and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
While balancing his roles as a husband, father, and accomplished scientist, Brother Hill exemplifies Psi Upsilon values through consistent and meaningful alumni engagement. He is a fixture at monthly alumni meetings, where he mentors undergraduates and shares his expertise on chapter operations, particularly the maintenance and stewardship of the chapter house. Beyond guidance, Brother Hill frequently contributes hands-on
“His proposal to explore the designation of our chapter house as a historic site demonstrates both creativity and foresight, with the potential to strengthen fundraising efforts and secure the longevity of the house for another century.”
- Brent Fattore, Theta Theta '01, Board President, Theta Theta Chapter Alumni Association
effort, attending work days, coaching house managers, and personally tackling projects that sustain and improve Theta Theta's on-campus residence. Brother Hill's integrity clearly reflects his deep commitment to Psi Upsilon’s future.
As an undergraduate, Brother Hill was the house manager and later President of Theta Theta, where he formed lifelong friendships and developed a passion for preserving the chapter's traditions. With his awards from Psi Upsilon Social Impact Fellowship, Brother Hill plans to focus on preserving and refurbishing the historic Theta Theta chapter house, and potentially cementing it's status on the National Register of Historic Places. His proposal demonstrates both creativity and foresight, with plans to strengthen fundraising efforts and secure the longevity of the Theta Theta house for another century. His ability to combine strategic vision with practical know-how makes him exceptionally well-suited to leverage this fellowship for lasting social impact.
Psi Upsilon has been a presence on the University of Washington campus
since 1916. The residential chapter house at 1818 NE 47th St, designed by famed architects Charles H. Bebb & Carl F. Gould (Bebb & Gould), was built for Psi Upsilon in 1924. It was briefly loaned to the U.S. government during WWII, but has otherwise operated as the home of undergraduate brothers continuously ever since.
Carl Gould served as both planner and architect for the University of Washington, and also designed some of the Greek Row buildings. Despite a large addition to the rear, the original Theta Theta building is mostly intact and retains much of its original character. Bebb & Gould designed over 200 projects together between 1914 and 1924, and the partnership continued until Gould's death in 1939. Carl Gould founded the University of Washington's Department of Architecture in 1914 and served as head of the department from 1915 until 1926. As campus architects, Bebb & Gould designed many University of Washington buildings, including the prominent Suzzallo Library.
Anthony Baldo’s (Upsilon ’06) mission is simple but profound: to leverage leadership and volunteerism to build stronger families and brighter futures. For more than a decade, he has dedicated his time and talent to organizations that strengthen the foundation of communities across Florida.
For ten years, Brother Baldo has served on the board of Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, guided by the belief that a child’s stability begins with a safe and healthy home. The organization provides critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and disaster preparedness and recovery programs, all at no cost to families in need.
Equally central to his service is his seven-year commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board. As a longtime mentor himself, he believes deeply that solving tomorrow’s challenges starts with investing in today’s youth.
Brother Baldo also partners closely with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, helping raise funds for the hospital’s pediatric
“Solving the problems of tomorrow starts with investing in today’s youth.”
cardiac program through initiatives such as Casting 4 Cardiac Kids. His efforts support life-saving care, research, and resources for children and families facing congenital heart disease.
His additional service includes the Community Board for Better Together, Rotary International, and mentoring for Take Stock in Children of Manatee County.
Alongside his commitment to community, Brother Baldo brings 19 years of leadership experience at J.P. Morgan, where he began his career as a banker in 2007 and now serves as an Executive Director and Private Banker in the J.P. Morgan Private Bank. As such, our brother advises the most affluent families, entrepreneurs, and philanthropic leaders across Florida and the country. His clients are multigenerational families with complex balance sheets, sophisticated investment needs, and a desire to preserve and grow wealth with intention. Brother Baldo specializes in structuring custom strategies across investment management, estate planning, lending, and philanthropic giving, always anchored in what matters most to each family.
In 2025, he was honored to be named to the prestigious Morgan Circle, a distinction awarded only to the top 5% of advisors in the Private Bank. This recognition reflects a deep commitment to client outcomes, integrity, and leadership within the firm.
What distinguishes Brother Baldo’s practice is his role as a family’s strategic hub within J.P. Morgan’s global ecosystem. He provides discretion, coordination, and continuity, simplifying complexity, aligning resources, and helping families steward their wealth and legacy with intention across generations.
Brother Baldo lives in Lakewood Ranch, FL with his wife, Alexandra, and son Luca.
- Anthony Baldo
Jasmin Jones (Theta Pi ’14) is a Lead U.S. Park Ranger in the Rio Grande Scenic River District of Big Bend National Park, where she stands as a critical force in public safety and resource protection across one of the country's most remote and rugged landscapes. Her work encompasses the full spectrum of a 911-response role, including law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS), search and rescue (SAR), and firefighting, operating along the vast desert, river, and mountain terrain of the U.S./Mexico border. Ranger Jones stays ready to help with any of these missions throughout the day. She arrived at the park as an instructor in law enforcement use of force and CPR.
With over a decade of dedicated service to the National Park Service (NPS), Ranger Jones's commitment began as an intern in the wilderness of Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park in 2014. She has since advanced rapidly, serving at diverse units like Gateway Arch and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park before bringing her expertise to Big Bend.
Her current supervisor, Gloria Downery, makes sure to note: "In the Rio District where Ranger Jones works, there is an additional responsibility of performing backcountry multi-day patrols on the Rio Grande. Most of the year these patrols are by canoe, which is adaptable to low water levels but still carries enough gear for up to a week. Whitewater canoeing in expedition boats is not the easiest type of boating to learn, especially compared to kayaking, and so becoming proficient is an
added challenge beyond the emergency response roles."
As a Lead Ranger, she is entrusted with overseeing backcountry and river operations. Her responsibilities include supervising and training staff and volunteers, coordinating complex emergency response efforts, and delivering instruction in critical skills like CPR, EMS, and use of force. She is currently a certified EMT and is pursuing her Advanced EMT certification, motivated by the challenge of delivering high-quality emergency care in isolated areas where help is often hours away.
In her role, Brother Jones has trained and mentored new park rangers and volunteers across multiple parks, including teaching CPR and First Aid to staff, volunteers, and interagency partners, leading interagency EMS and SAR training sessions. She participated in the NPS Emerging Leader Program and Chief Ranger Conference. She is a certified Use of Force Instructor, AHA CPR/First Aid Instructor, and EMT. Brother Jones also has completed ICS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System, NPS Seasonal Law Enforcement Training (SLET), and many additional professional classes and certifications.
Ranger Jones is defined by her adaptability, resilience, and a deep
commitment to both people and place. Her leadership style is focused on empowering others, building trust, and maintaining a positive, team-first attitude. She is passionate about improving emergency response systems in remote environments, and her work often includes challenging, multi-day patrols on the Rio Grande via whitewater canoe, a testament to her determination to master the unique demands of her district. Through continuing education and a drive to constantly improve her skillset, she consistently seeks to be a better public servant and leader for her team.
Brother Jones has shown a lifelong commitment to public service, conservation, and community safety. She is motivated by the challenge of delivering high-quality emergency care and public safety in areas where resources are limited and help is often hours away and building stronger, more resilient teams.
She writes, “I’ve learned that leadership isn’t just about making decisions, it’s about empowering others, building trust, and showing up when it matters most. The Social Impact Fellowship would allow me to grow as a leader through executive coaching and professional development opportunities, helping me better serve my team, my community, and the mission of the National Park Service.”
“Jasmin is a natural leader with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate others to work together towards a common goal. Her positive attitude and strong communication skills have been instrumental in the ability to build strong relationships with everyone she interacts with."
- Gloria A. Downey | Recommender
Lambda Sigma ’22, (Pepperdine)
FishFund Senior Fellow
Bradford Holladay (Lambda Sigma ’22) attended
Pepperdine University's Malibu, California, campus from 2018 to 2022, obtaining a B.S. in International Business and a B.A. in Philosophy. Between 2020 and 2022, he was an International Programs Student Intern, where he led discussion groups on cultural processing and developing intentional traveling skillsets. Brother Holladay also took advantage of the school's worldwide network to study abroad. From 2019 to 2020, he studied international business, language, and history at Pepperdine International's campus in Shanghai, China, solotraveling extensively throughout Asia while he was there. In 2022, he traveled to Pepperdine International's campus in Amman, Jordan, where he served as student representative to lead in Middle East residence while studying intercultural relations.
When Brother Holladay was 16 years old, he was awarded a full-ride travel grant from a donor at his high school to study Spanish in Nicaragua and Cuba while living with a host family. He hadn’t traveled alone before, much less internationally, but he knew this was a once in a lifetime gift that he had to pursue. The Spanish he learned abroad became central to his career working with immigrant communities in Nashville through the Boy Scouts of America, and even empowered him to establish the first Spanish-speaking scout troop in the city. Brother Holladay experienced firsthand how intercultural education at a young age creates leaders, problem solvers, and
people who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown.
“The rigor Bradford brings to this endeavor turns a great vision into great impact.”
- Abhinav Krishnan | Recommender
Brother Holladay says he wouldn’t have had the impetus to explore the world if someone he had never met hadn’t taken a leap of faith and invested in him. It’s been his lifelong dream to pay this gift forward to future generations. Along with his best friend and Psi Upsilon brother, Will Soiland (Lambda Sigma '20), Brother Holladay co-founded United States of Adventure, a nonprofit that funds and designs international study experiences for college students who might not otherwise have the chance to travel. To date, this organization has sent three students, each Psi Upsilon brothers from chapters around America, on five-week pilgrimages along Spain’s Camino de Santiago. Watching them return with the same broadened worldview and confidence that he once gained has been the most rewarding validation of Brother Holladay's mission.
Brother Holladay believes deeply that international education is one of the surest ways to cultivate creativity, resilience, and leadership. His journey started because someone believed in him enough to open that door. Now, his life’s work is to unlock that door for others. The United States of Adventure strives to make international travel accessible to a number of young Americans who have never seen the world before.
Through both financial and administrative support, Bradford and his co-founder help fellows receive their first passport, book their first flights, and experience the cultural and religious significance of walking the Camino de Santiago.
What stands out about the importance of Brother Holladay's work is the unique need for intentional international travel. As America's international image wavers, the need for Americans to see the world and for the world to see Americans is more urgent than ever. And yet, international travel remains inaccessible to so many. Those who can travel may opt to focus on foreign beaches, monuments, or tourist attractions. These experiences are devoid of the intercultural contact that enriches both travelers and their host countries.
Although many programs enable young Americans to travel, the intentional design of the United States of Adventure is what transforms a potential vacation into an enriching intercultural leadership experience. By centering itineraries on walking pilgrimages, United States of Adventure shifts the work of travel from decisionmaking to discovery. A physically demanding journey with religious and cultural experience is ripe for learning and creates a framework that few other travel programs offer.
“I’m extremely grateful for Psi Upsilon’s support through our launch of the United States of Adventure (USOA) project, especially during our first year as an organization. USOA is about empowering the future leaders of our nation: those who exhibit personal independence, adaptability, resilience, and most importantly, the adventurous spirit. Psi Upsilon attracts exactly those kinds of students. I look forward to taking full advantage of the Social Impact Fellowship to help us grow our program for more students nationwide.”
Will Soiland (Lambda Sigma ’20) attended University of Southern California for a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Green Technologies, and Pepperdine University for a BA in Natural Science. He completed all of these programs with a cumulative GPA of 3.87. Since then, he has worked as a Body Quality Engineer at Rivian and a Cell Manufacturing Engineer at Tesla, and is currently a Commissioning Engineer at WSP Global Inc.
When Brother Soiland was 24 years old, he took a leap into the unknown and discovered the joys of solo travel. Growing up, he had always traveled extensively with his family to places like Switzerland, Germany, Greece, Jordan, and Peru. While those experiences were impactful, he had never traveled alone. He knew there was more to life than what he experienced daily in his own country. By immersing himself in a completely different environment, he hoped to create a life-changing experience, so he completed the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile, 32day trek across Spain.
That pilgrimage profoundly shaped Brother Soiland’s worldview. From climbing mountains in beautiful countryside to eating the best homecooked meals with locals, he felt as if he was in a truly special place. Each day, he interacted with locals as well as fellow travelers from all over the world. What surprised him most was how rare it was to
meet other young Americans on the trail. In fact, many travelers and locals told him he was the first American they had ever met. They shared how Americans are often seen as people who rarely travel abroad and, as a result, don’t fully understand the world. This was shocking to Brother Soiland, especially considering how powerful and accessible a U.S. passport can be. That realization sparked a conviction in him: something needed to change. Brother Soiland’s experience inspired him to create opportunities for other young Americans to explore the world in a meaningful way. His goal is to help them not only learn about different cultures but also discover more about themselves, growing as individuals through the challenges and rewards of navigating unfamiliar environments, inspiring them to be more than just mindless tourists, snapping photos of landmarks and quickly moving on to the next attraction. Instead, Brother Soiland wants them to dive deeply into foreign cultures, to truly engage with the people, traditions, and daily life around them outside of America. It’s in this deep immersion where the most profound learning and transformation take place that he
knows will change their lives forever. Along with his best friend and Psi Upsilon brother, Bradford Holladay, Brother Soiland went on to co-found United States of Adventure (USOA), a nonprofit dedicated to funding international travel experiences for college students who might not otherwise have the chance. The mission of United States of Adventure is to strengthen communities by transforming young Americans into global citizens through selfdirected international journeys. To date, USOA has sent three Psi Upsilon students from across the U.S. on five-week pilgrimages along the Camino de Santiago, where Brother Soiland began his own journey. Together, they believe that true international travel, when done deeply and intentionally, is one of the most transformative experiences a young person can have. It fosters independence, adaptability, and, most importantly, leadership. So, their lifelong mission is to ensure this program continues to grow and thrive to outlive them, inspiring generations of young Americans to discover the world in order to discover themselves.
“We share a common belief in the value of foreign travel to the individual traveler. It builds confidence, self-esteem and interpersonal skills”
- R. John Jones, CPA | Recommender
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
16 Gramercy Park South | New York, NY 10003
Psi Upsilon invites you to our annual symposium, bringing industry leaders together for an evening of moderated discussion around what 2026 might bring.
Andy Serwer, Kappa ’81 (Bowdoin) Editor-at-large for Barron’s, the world’s premier investing publication. @andy-serwer-3790a733
Andy Serwer is Editor at Large at Barron’s, covering a wide range of topics. Prior to Barron’s, he led Yahoo Finance’s editorial team for nearly eight years. He spent 29 years with Fortune Magazine, rising to the position of Managing Editor, and was the Business News Anchor of CNN’s American Morning from 20002006. Serwer is the 2020 winner of the Elliott V. Bell Award for financial journalism which honors journalists who have made a significant contribution to the field.
He’s interviewed high-profile business leaders and influencers, including Bill Gates, Mark Cuban, Warren Buffett, Meg Whitman, Sheryl Sandberg, Michael Dell, Dick Parsons, Valerie Jarrett, Steve Ballmer, Gary Vaynerchuk, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Alba, Haim Saban, Roger Ferguson, Jamie Dimon, Ambassador Samantha Power, Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice.
Harold Sharon, Upsilon ’82 (Rochester)
Managing Director, Venture Capital Partner Clearbrook.
@harold-sharon-98210387
Harold Sharon is a Partner at ClearImpact Ventures, a Venture Capital JV with LG Nova and Clearbrook Global. He joined Clearbrook as a Managing Director and Head of Strategic Ventures & Direct Investments in 2023. Harold is an experienced Global Investment Executive who specializes in private/venture capital, public equity markets, and strategic financial consulting. With six Lipper #1 investment funds over his career, Harold has achieved exceptional success and received recognition for his award-winning performance. Prior to ClearImpact, Harold served
as the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Shetland Fund, LP, where he offered strategic investment advice, engaged in entrepreneurial principal investments, was a board director, and consulted on complex financial issues for top moneycenter banks, investment firms, sovereign governments, and large corporates.
Throughout his career, Harold has made significant contributions to the private and venture capital sectors. He has been involved in successful principal investments and played a crucial role in the growth of Indigo Books, currently the largest public bookstore in Canada. His expertise was instrumental in the industry sale of NetWorld Media to Rogers Communications, and he was a pre-launch, early investor in both Hansen’s Beverages, now Monster Energy Drinks and worth $60 billion, and Research In Motion, now Blackberry, whose value rose 40 times over his investment period.
Earlier in his career, Harold held a prominent position at Lord Abbett & Co., LLC, where he served as a Partner, Director of International Equity, and Global Investment Strategist. As the Founding Director of the Global Equity team, he managed two of the largest products, leading to over $6 billion in assets under management growth from 2003 to 2013. He was also the co-Founder of Lord Abbett China Asset Management in Shanghai. Before joining Lord Abbett & Co., Harold worked as a Partner and Managing Director at Warburg Pincus & Co., where he founded and led the Global Equity Group. Under his leadership, assets grew from $20 million to $7 billion in just five years and peaked at $13 billion.
Harold began his career at Credit Suisse Asset Management, where he was an Investment Officer, and Portfolio Manager. He also interned at the Pentagon for the Department of Defense for three years. He honed his finance and investment skills while earning an MBA from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Harold also holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science with high honors from the University of Rochester. In his personal life, Harold prioritizes his family and lives with his wife and three daughters outside of New York City.
David Cunn, Delta ’78 (NYU)
Former Vice Chairman at J.P. Morgan Private Bank
@DavidCunn
As a former Vice Chairman at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, David led the Private Bank’s Financial Sponsors Lending Group and set the strategic course for one of the firm’s largest wholesale businesses. His team of specialized lending professionals offered sophisticated financing to ultrahigh-net-worth individuals, with a particular focus on partners of private equity firms and C-suite executives. Much of the firm’s subscription financing business was executed by the group.
He spent a 47-year career in leveraged finance, asset-based lending, loan syndication, and business development. He harnessed the tremendous richness of his background and the breadth of J.P. Morgan to deliver the resources that successful individuals and their families need to achieve their life goals and aspirations.
Brother Cunn considers the true mark of a senior leader to be mentoring teams to enable them to reach their maximum potentials. And—just as importantly—empowering them to place clients’ interests at the forefront of everything they do. He leads by example with his uncompromising integrity, the authentic relationships he cultivates, and his passion for getting things done.
John Robards
CFA, Psi ’84 (Hamilton) Senior Vice President - Wealth Management, Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley
@john-robards-cfa
Since 1985, John has advised wealthy individuals and families, small institutions, charitable foundations, trusts, and professional athletes on a wide range of wealth management issues, including asset allocation decisions, investment manager selection and monitoring, investment selection, alternative investments, retirement planning, education planning, estate planning strategies, and other aspects of their financial planning process. In 1999, he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, after an intensive three year course of study. Brother Robards has a passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals through discipline, organized planning, and making informed decisions.
PapeX is a fintech-SaaS company focused on digitizing the final stages of the financial transaction process, starting with digital receipts. Our goal is to transform how post-checkout data moves—from the moment you tap your phone or card to pay, all the way through completing your expenses or taxes. Nicolas Courbage is a senior at Syracuse University studying Finance and Entrepreneurship. He has been building PapeX for over three years and plans to pursue entrepreneurship full-time after graduation. Outside of work, he enjoys working out and has a passion for DJing.
Nicolas P. Courbage, Pi ’26 (Syracuse) @nicolas-courbage-051912123
Dr. Samir Gautam is an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine (Pulmonary & Critical Care and Cellular & Molecular Physiology) with 15+ years in science and medicine, 20+ peer-reviewed articles, and 9 competitive grant awards. He has conducted pioneering research into the neuroimmune basis of Pulmonary Long COVID, pointing the way to Aventail’s novel therapeutic paradigm.
Long COVID affects an estimated 400M patients worldwide; ~40% have respiratory disease. No validated diagnostics or approved therapies exist, leaving millions untreated and a ~$3B market unclaimed. We discovered a diagnostic biomarker and therapy for Respiratory Long COVID with >90% efficacy at Yale; related patents will be out-licensed to Pharma.
Aventail Therapeutics has a total of $245k invested after one round, a valuation of $15M, and is looking for $300k additional capital for further execution. They have filed patents covering our novel methods of use, executed an exclusive term sheet with Yale, and constructed a team with deep BD, scientific, IP, and regulatory expertise.
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Samir Gautam and Aaron Scott
- guests of Win Smith III, Gamma ’02 (Amherst) @winsmithiii
The Players celebrates the rich cultural life of New York City with exclusive member-only events that include live performances, readings by leading authors and playwrights, film screenings, and dining in its famous Grill Room. More information about The Players may be found at theplayersnyc.org or by emailing membership@theplayersnyc.org
On December 31, 1888, renowned actor Edwin Booth deeded his Gothic Revival mansion at 16 Gramercy Park South to the newly organized club, along with his extensive library and collections of art and theatrical memorabilia. Eminent figures of theatre, journalism, arts and literature, and commerce, including Mark Twain, Joseph Jefferson, and William Tecumseh Sherman served as incorporators of the The Players, which remains in its historic location.
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REGISTER NOW! Discounted Admission for recent graduates and multiple purchase
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Players 16 Gramercy Park South New York, NY 10003
