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thetA Chi - zetA BetA Chapter Spotlight: Bronner Wicking
AlumNi ASSoCiAtioN

BoARd of diReCtoRS Editor’s Note: Representing the chapter as spotlight is Bronner Wicking. This
selection is due to his dedication to the chapter as our Marshal, and the fantastic
initiation that he and Brother Rane Reeves put on for the Toledo Chapter this
eXeCUtIVe StaNDING semester. From the hometown of Adrian, Michigan, Bronner is going into his third
COMMIttee COMMItteeS year and is working towards a degree in international business.
Chairman: Chair, Special events:
Scott Chesley ’85 Jim Grissinger ’90 What led you to join the chapter?
(tern ends 12/31/19) Chair, Building I remember the first time I met some active Brothers during my first week
Vice Chairman: & Grounds: at college. I instantly had a connection with them, and that really piqued my
Jim Grissinger ’90 Greg Wicking ’85 interest. My father was also a Theta Chi who graduated in 1986. Because of
(12/31/20) Chair, Development how welcoming the Brothers were when I was a freshman, and the fact that my
Secretary: & Fundraising: dad was an alumnus, joining Theta Chi seemed like an easy decision.
Dave Smith ’85 Tyler Romo ’17 How has you experience as Marshal
(12/31/20) Chair, Communication: been?
Counsel: Brad Snizik ’82 I couldn’t have asked for a smoother transi-
Sam Molaro ’83 Chair, education tion into being Marshal. Our current president,
( 12/31/19) & training: Nick Sears, was in this position prior to me, and
Immediate past Open Position he set me up for success. I was able to base the
Chairman: pledge process off of what he had already done
Greg Bartosch ’11 and incorporate some things that IHQ suggested,
Directors: aCtIVe Chapter all of which created a fantastic process that I will
Brad Snizik ’82 repreSeNtatIVeS
(12/31/19) president: continue to use next semester. I believe it is the
Greg Wicking ’85 Nick Sears ’20 perfect experience every pledge deserves.
(12/31/21) Vice president: How would you like to apply your degree
Tom Luettke ’89 Austin Foate ’20 after graduation?
(12/31/21) house Manger: I hope to find internships or other opportunities
Quinton Slovacek ’18 Zack Richey ’22 that will benefit me in finding a job in my field,
(12/31/21) international business. I am required to take mul-
Tyler Romo ’17 Interested in filling tiple years of language with that degree, and my Bronner (far left) with Brothers and lavaliere.
an open position?
(12/31/22) language of focus is Japanese. Hopefully I’ll be able
Aaron Rosen ’17 Contact Interim to find a job that will utilize that skill and ultimately enable me to be successful in my future.
Chairman Scott
(12/31/22) Chesley ’85 at Outside of school, what do you do for fun?
Open Position chesleys@mac.com I typically spend mornings in the gym on weekdays. Usually on nights when not much is going on, I’ll watch
movies or simply hang out with the Brothers. During summer when I have time off work, I like to go camping.

reNaISSaNCe will be more information to come on the extent and

(continued from page 1) timing of a Phase II project. Of course, a lot will depend
on continued alumni support, as well as participation
Mahoney ’00, met with a local contractor over the from the college.
winter months and they estimate the project will take The bottom line is that we believe a high-energy and
six to eight weeks to complete with an estimated cost committed active Brotherhood, combined with a quality
of approximately $55,000. house, will attract quality Brothers to Theta Chi in the
We are excited and will showcase these new Phase years ahead.
Above: The new kitchen. Below: The Moose Room. I renovations at the 55th Anniversary Celebration. A composite of the new Commons Room.
Phase I would never be possible without the gener-
ous financial support from our Theta Chi Alumni,
so a heartfelt “thank you” to all of the Brothers who
have earmarked their donations to Theta Chi through
Adrian College!
Phase II plans will likely include improvements
to the library, second floor bathroom, hallway and
several residential rooms in the house. The driveway
and parking area are also in need of resurfacing. There