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Campaign Donor Spotlight (continued from page 1)

From then to now with Ron Edwards ’69

t Tech, Ron always faced the ever-present reality of being drafted due to academic standing changes as a transfer student. Upon graduat-
Aing with an IM degree in December 1970, Uncle Sam offered him an infantry position in the US Army. Declining the offer, he joined the
US Air Force to fly fighter aircraft and retired after 30 years. Ron spent the next 14 years as a systems engineer defense contractor on various
Air Force and Navy weapons programs. Now enjoying his second retirement, he lives in Springfield, VA, with his wife of 47 years, Shirley.
In “retirement,” Ron serves as his church’s financial chairman, was instrumental in establishing its endowment program, and is partner in
preserving the last operational one-room school in Fairfax County, VA.
Financial Subsistence at Tech—Not a Why Have You Donated to the Century Campaign?
Trivial Pursuit My life experience at Tech would have been woefully incomplete without the rich-
While at Tech, Ron held a position as a Bank ness and character development that was offered through brotherhood at Delta Sig. The
of America credit card debt collector (along with fraternity was a crucible as a stabilizing and developmental force in my life that remains
Bert Watts, Joe Puskar, and Jack Watson) for six with me to this day. Others made an investment in my future without knowing me when
months before becoming the night manager for they committed to a “new” house in the 1950s. That house gave its all to many of us. I
the Peachtree Hotel at Peachtree and 6th Street was not prepared to let its legacy fade into obscurity. When asked, there was no hesita-
during his senior year. With two disco night clubs tion to step into the line of brothers to move a vision to the reality of a new, vibrant, and
Ron and his wife, Shirley, on the lower level, there were few dull moments invigorating Delta Sig house we now see rising at 165 Fourth Street.
at Homecoming. on those 4:00 p.m. to midnight shifts.

An update on Mark Carter ’90

fter graduating with a BA in industrial design, Mark stayed in Atlanta for 12 years before heading back to Boston (his home-
Atown). Mark lives with Melissa, his wife of 16 years and GT graduate (MS Environmental Engineering ’96), and children Emma
(12) and Quinn (9). Mark is an executive account director at The Taylor Group working with consumer electronic, healthcare, and
automotive clients in the convention and event marketing channels. Mark is an avid cyclist and enjoys outdoor activities with his
family.
What is One of Your Fondest Memories of the Old House? to Alpha Gamma—as a pledge. I was
There are so many, a lot of which are not fit to print. Funny enough, I’m truly fond of given brotherhood support all the way to
lazy days in the TV lounge—kicking back on the couch, sharing pizza and wings, play- graduation (a longer road than most). I
ing a few rounds of pool, lamenting finals, reliving escapades of the previous night, and got my first job from a brother. I’ve given
planning new ones. For me, it was where brotherhood was reinforced and strengthened. and received the honor of serving as best Mark and his wife, Melissa, at
Acadia National Park, Maine.
Why Have You Donated to the Century Campaign? man and groomsmen to my brothers. I’m
The desire to give back has always been there, as I suspect it is with all the broth- godfather to one of my brother’s sons. I
ers during my time at Tech. Clearly the campaign is an amazing opportunity to honor met my amazing wife at Delta Sig. I’m truly blessed to have lifelong friends with whom
our brotherhood and make a significant difference in the future of our chapter. Before I share unforgettable memories. Needless to say, making that commitment to donate was
making a donation, I measured the impact on my life since I made my first commitment a satisfying one. It was a great way to simply say thank you.

Giving to the Century Campaign is easy! Simply visit us online at www.godeltasig.com/centurycampaign to learn more
about the campaign, connect to our secure online pledge site, or print a pledge form to be mailed.

An update on Chris Fleming ’03

fter graduating with his management degree in 2006, Chris began a career that has seen him grow in nonprofit fundraising and overall
Arelationship building. Having been an integral part of fundraising teams at both Zoo Atlanta as well as the Georgia Aquarium, he has now
returned to Georgia Tech in a corporate relations role in the Scheller College of Business. Chris currently lives in Marietta with his wife Katy.
A Fun Fact About Chris Why Have You Donated to the Century Campaign?
While employed at Zoo Atlanta, Chris And more to the point, why now? It had been my full intent to be a part of this, but for a
was fortunate to have the amazing oppor- myriad of reasons I kept being delayed, and honestly thought that the campaign had passed
tunity to visit Kenya and go on safari. me by. But there’s still more to be done, and a finish line still to be reached, even as the new
While the experience was a life-changing house rises from the ground. It’s reasonable to assume that our generation of brothers will
Chris with his wife, Katy. one that he encourages everyone to pur- never see another opportunity in our lifetimes to give back to our brotherhood in such an
sue, Chris doesn’t recommend following impactful way. Being a Delta Sig at Georgia Tech has given me so much and taught me so
his trip to the letter. While in a boat tour- much, and it was a place I learned to stretch and push myself. This campaign is no exception
ing Lake Naivasha northwest of Nairobi, Chris and his travel companions unfortunately to that. We all come from different situations and different levels of capacity. Every contribu-
awoke a submerged, sleeping hippopotamus, who didn’t appreciate the disturbance and tion of every size is important, especially at this stage. Personally, I know my contribution
angrily attempted to invite them all into the water, a terrifying and amazing experience was a challenge and a stretch for me and my family. But I’m proud to do it, just as I am proud
all at the same time. to call you my brothers.
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