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Campaign Donor Spotlight (continued from page 2)

An update on Tom Rollbuhler ’81

om currently resides in Woodstock (Georgia, not NY) with his family, which includes his wife and high school
Tsweetheart, Kim, son, Colton (24), and daughter, Lexie (16). After graduating with a ChE degree in 1985, Tom has
settled into a 30-plus year career with AkzoNobel. Today, he works as a senior specialty engineer in the environmental
technology group enabling pulp and paper firms to manufacture their products in an environmentally friendly manner.
While very busy with work and family, when possible, Tom spends his free time outside camping, hiking, and skiing. He
is also an active volunteer serving in a multi-leadership role for the Metro Atlanta Boy Scouts of America council. While
Tom’s job has him frequently traveling, he often takes advantage of these travels to reacquaint with old GT Delta Sig
classmates, having spent time with no fewer than 11 of his former classmates over the past few years. Please leave a light Tom with his wife, Kim, daughter, Lexie, and son,
on; you never know when Tom may show up on your doorstep! Colton.
What Are Your Memories of the Old House? Why Have You Donated to the Century Campaign?
Like many brothers, I enjoyed the frivolity of time sitting together in the TV lounge with The Georgia Tech I attended could be a harsh place. Like many freshman, I was seeking
assorted brothers playing amateur critic and lampooning whatever mindless drivel would come a sense of family and purpose beyond classes and study. For me, Delta Sigma Phi served to
on the tube. The chatter made for great entertainment and camaraderie. fill this void and came with the bonus of great diversity amongst the brothers spanning socio-
However, my most vivid memories would have to be of our epic Shipwreck parties. In economic background, race, religion, unique leadership styles, geographical origins, and just a
particular, the annual debate of where to locate the pool was always a source of great comedy. bunch of real characters to fill the day with amusement.
Initially, we dug a big hole in the courtyard and folks would jump from the roof into the pool My freshman year in the dorms, I met Brother Pete Ruben, who ultimately steered me to
below. Unfortunately, in the process of building the large platform structure, we accidentally my Big Brother, Craig Barber. Craig provided guidance and advice that was essential to my
(??) put a timber through a couple of windows. success in earning a ChE degree. My house roommates, Danny Carroll and Chuck Anderson,
To adjust, the next year we moved the pool to the front yard despite the warnings of civil- remain two of my long-term friends to this day. While there were plenty of jabs and barbs (and
engineer-to- be, Brother Roy Abitbol, who was concerned that the entire front dirt wall would a few scuffles) amongst the brothers, in the end we all looked out for each other and helped
give way. We all decided that, if true, the resulting tidal wave of mud down 4th Street would be pull guys through. I am very appreciative for having had the Delta Sig opportunity, and feel
quite entertaining to witness, so we went ahead with the pool relocation. I believe the front yard that making a donation to this campaign addresses my obligation to say thanks and ensure that
tradition prevailed for many years thereafter without incident (well … nobody died). future generations enjoy this same experience (99 percent of it being good!).
An update on Rohan Hebbar ’10

ohan graduated with a BS in Industrial Engineering in December 2013 and has continued to live in Atlanta since. Initially, Rohan worked
Ras a technology consultant for a few years before switching to IT business operations. Rohan currently works at IBM, spending his free
time outdoors, in the gym, and of course, with his brothers on game day—Go Jackets!
A Fun Fact About Rohan Why Have You Donated to the Century Campaign?
I lived in seven countries growing up, yet The single most impactful aspect of my undergraduate experience was my involve-
had never visited the U.S. prior to arriving at GT ment with Delta Sig. The brothers I met along the way pushed me to become the best
Rohan braving the upstate
Washington cold. for FASET. I had no idea what a fraternity was version of myself in all regards—academic, professional, and social. The opportunities
and had no intention of rushing, let alone joining I had via Delta Sig have had a profound impact on my life as a student and alumnus.
one! I will be eternally grateful that I stumbled upon Delta Sig and became a brother. My Looking into the future, I am keen to secure a Delta Sig experience for others that is as
college experience would have been immeasurably less complete and fulfilling if not for powerful as my own. My donation to the Century Campaign is a small way to say thanks
the Delta Sig brotherhood. to my brothers by doing my part to make this happen.
An update on Clint Hudson ’88

lint currently resides in Frisco, TX, (a suburb of Dallas) with his wife Elisa and children: Kara (22), Clayton (18), and Katie
C(9), where they have lived for the past 11 years. Clint, a 1991 Bachelor of Industrial Engineering graduate, serves as director
of account management for ENTOUCH, a small but growing smart building solution provider. Before moving to Texas, Elisa (a
1992 GT graduate, BS in Management) and Clint lived close enough to be GT football season ticket holders from 1992-2006.
They dearly miss fall Saturday afternoons on campus cheering on the Yellow Jackets.
What Is One of Your Fondest Memories of the Old House? However, I am most motivated
One of my fondest memories of the old house was the time period leading up to by the recognition of how important
and including Shipwreck my senior year. While the party itself was tremendous, I look the relationships I built at Delta Sig
back even more fondly on the memory of how the whole chapter came together to plan were and still are to the trajectory of
and execute the building of the structure and the pit. The endeavor was quite labor my life. I met my wife, Elisa, at Delta
intensive, and every brother contributed in some way. While the Shipwreck party took Sig, and I’ve worked at four different
full advantage of the rugged nature of the house, the preparation and pride in the event companies with a fellow pledge class
drew the chapter together like nothing else. brother, Jon Bolen. It is impossible Clint and his family enjoying a visit to
Why Have You Donated to the Century Campaign? to overstate the impact these two Disney.
I have been involved in previous efforts to renovate or build a new chapter house, individuals have had on my life.
so participating in the Century Campaign feels like a successful culmination to a long There are countless other brothers who have positively impacted my life as well, and
journey. I participated in reviewing architecture drawings as an undergraduate chapter this campaign has given me the opportunity to not only give back, but to re-establish
officer. As a young alum, I participated in two other attempts to get a capital campaign dormant relationships.
launched. To see this campaign gain traction and become a reality is a dream long-held. I eagerly look forward to reminiscing and laughing with my Delta Sig brothers in
the chapter room of our new house!
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