Jim Hughes

Graduation Year: 1995

Major: Education

Current Career: Assistant Vice President – Organizational Development with Ardent Health Services

Undergraduate Leadership Positions: Chaplin, Chapter President, Pledge Educator

Hobbies: Rock Crawling, Estate Sales, Concerts

Family: Wife and 2 kids, 2 grand-kids

Why did you join: “I found people I liked to be with, people who shared similar and different interests.  We were certainly a fun and well-rounded group of guys.”

How has SigEp impacted your life: Some of the values I learned while a SigEp have certainly shaped my perspective.  The concept of a Balanced Man means a lot to me.  It’s something I still strive for today.

How has SigEp set you up for success:  I had the opportunity to provide leadership for my peers and that leadership experience has helped me develop a career specializing in leadership development.

Proudest Moment as a SigEp: We were always the most diverse.  We have focused students, athletes, socializers, musicians, etc.  We really had all types and we worked well together.

Favorite SigEp Memory: Completing my pledge experience alone (well, I did have Dan as a Pseudo Pledge Brother J).  We started as a group of 5 with 24 Brothers in fall of 1991 and before too long everyone else dropped out.  I was certainly determined and I learned a great deal of self-reliance through the process.  Uno!

Foundest Brotherhood Memory: Too many to choose from.  I always enjoyed Pledge Education activities though J

What advice would you give to younger alumni or active members
whom just graduated or about to Graduate Thiel: Get the most out of your experience, try new things, take your experience seriously but not too seriously.  Meet new friends and stay in touch.  I cherish my friendships from my time at Thiel.

What would you say to a prospective student considering
joining SigEp: Do it…I never planned to be part of a Fraternity, but I never regretted it for a second.  You have to do something while you are in college, why not make life-long friendships, make a commitment to being part of a great organization and have a good time!

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