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Gamma Chi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity | Indiana University
Alumni Relations Offce | P.O. Box 80828, Atlanta, Georgia 30366 | Summer 2013

We’re Back! Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Fischer ’95

elcome to our From the Editor: For this edition of The Eighth
Wrelaunched Eighth Point Point we’re shining the Spotlight on Brother Aaron
newsletter! It’s our hope to Fischer ’95. A legacy, Aaron has grown up with
improve how we communicate Alpha Sigma Phi and has enjoyed the brotherhood
among our membership, share with his dad Ron Fischer ’69, and his older brother
updates from brothers you Jeff Fischer ’92. Aaron is currently putting
may remember, and give the his Criminal Justice BA to work in the Business
undergraduates an opportunity
to let us know what’s going on in Bloomington. Development department at G4S Secure Solutions
No matter when you were initiated, you USA Inc. We caught up with Aaron to see what he
made a lifelong connection with other members has been doing since graduation, and what he has Aaron with his wife Erin.
of Gamma Chi. It is our intention to give you on the horizon. Read on to fnd out more!
the opportunity to rekindle those memories and
perhaps get back in touch with someone you have You were very involved as an active years with the company before accepting
lost track of. We also need to support the future – serving in multiple roles, including a development position with my current
generations of Gamma Chi alumni as much as Parent/Alumni Chairman, Pledge employer.
possible. Educator, Fundraising Chairman,
Our chapter has seen some success and has Brotherhood Chairman, etc. What did What led you back to working in your
encountered struggles since re-chartering in 2002. you enjoy most about the leadership? degree feld?
Just last April, with the help of the national HQ As an undergraduate I always tried to I was recruited by and accepted a position
team, we welcomed 18 men to our chapter and take on positions where I could positively with The Wackenhut Corporation (Now
they are gaining momentum. Housing is still an impact the future growth and stability of the G4S) in mid 2002 to help them grow their
issue we hope to help them with when the time is chapter. I felt it was important to engage the brand recognition and business throughout
right. For now, they are working on their identity Parents/Alumni in our chapter’s initiatives. the State of Indiana and Midwest.
and we, as alumni, have an opportunity to work I tried to help build a cohesive brotherhood
on our communications program and plan a few that was supportive of one another and Do you prefer the technology side of your
events. Take note of our golf outing coming up dedicated to growing our chapter. business, or the people side better?
in July and homecoming in November! Turn I enjoy both aspects of the business. I’m very
to page 3 for our save-the-dates! What sparked your interest to pursue a passionate about supporting our employees
Criminal Justice degree? and developing long-term partnerships with
I have always had a strong interest in my client’s. From a business development
Jeremy Buchanan ’02 criminal justice and law. After taking a perspective, I have embraced technology
Alumni President couple of courses as electives early in my as a way to help companies enhance
college career, I elected to make it my their security programs. Technology is
major. My studies as an undergraduate led transforming the security industry and our
Mark Your Calendars! me to pursue my current occupation which business. G4S is leading the transformation
July 19th - 20th is in the security industry. of the industry by embracing technology

as a way to offer companies a more robust
2013 Golf Outing! After graduation, how did you get and cost effective security solution to our
More info on page 3 involved with an e-learning company? client’s.
One summer I worked for Vector
Marketing selling high end cutlery. I sold After a break-in, how do you encourage
some products to the President/CEO of an clients to feel safe again once your
e-learning company in Connecticut who services have been acquired?
knew my family. She then contacted me In our business, it is important to be
about a position with her company a year proactive and constantly analyze a client’s
later when I was getting ready to graduate. potential vulnerabilities to present solutions
After interviewing over Thanksgiving that will minimize their risk exposure. By
break, I accepted a position with her taking this approach, we have been able to
company in Philadelphia. I spent over three Alumni Spotlight, continued on page 4