Pictured Left to Right:
Matthew Jonas, Alexander Reaves, Doug Diekow, Jared Greenspan, and Benjamin Wingard
Matt Jonas
President
The President of Phi Sig acts as the chief executive officer of the fraternity. He makes decisions that impact the organization, not only in the present, but also in the long term. As chief executive officer, the president is responsible for the oversight of all officers' tasks and operations. The President also serves as a liaison between IFC (Interfraternity Council) and Phi Sig.
Matt is from the south Florida area and currently lives in Ft. Lauderdale. He is in his third year as an Industrial and Systems Engineering major and last Spring studied abroad in Nice, France. Matt is in the Industrial Engineering Honors Society and also is a member of the Insitute for Industrial Engineers. Matt is currently the Recruitment Director for Phi Sig and is responsible for recruiting new members into the fraternity. Some of Matt's hobbies are running and working out, playing sports, and traveling. He is a Miami Heat fan (try not to hate) and he also likes the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins, and Florida Panthers. Matt is a huge fan of music and listens to a very broad range of musicians. A few of his favorites are Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Phoenix, and Arcade Fire.
E-mail: mkj7891@ufl.edu
Ben Wingard
Executive Vice President
The Executive Vice President oversees all events, mainly in regards to special projects, service, philanthropy, and socials. He makes sure all events are planned in advance and are run properly. He also manages all directors and chairmen, who are given specific tasks and responsibilities in regards to the operations of Phi Sig.
Ben is a third year Information Systems and Operation Management major. He Is currently working in an internship with the Red Cross, and has previously worked internships in real estate. He plays racquetball and tennis, and listens to a variety of country music.
E-mail: guftar13@ufl.edu
Sean Meehan
Vice President of Finance
The Vice President of Finance controls the budget and makes sure all funds are distributed properly and effectively. He is responsible for collecting member fees and dues. In addition, he handles bill paying and is the liaison between Phi Sig and Omega Fi, the fraternity's billing and collection partner.
Sean is a second year biochemistry major. He currently works in the research lab of Dr. Viege, working with inorganic compounds.
E-mail: seandm2@ufl.edu
John Tran
Vice President of Administrative Affairs
The Vice President of Administrative Affairs is responsible for taking notes and minutes at executive board meetings and general fraternity meetings. He also communicates any messages from the officers to the whole brotherhood. He is responsible for the upkeep of the website and other social media applications.
John is a first year political science student. He has training in Tae Kwuon Do for many years and has helped out in teaching it back in his home town of Tampa.
E-mail: asiantranman@gmail.com
Richard Connor Walroth
Director of Risk Awareness
The main responsibility of the Director of Risk Awareness is to educate members on safe practices and reduce potential harm to the fraternity. He is also responsible for maintaining and guarding the secrets of Phi Sigma Kappa and organizing ritual meetings for associate new members.
Normally going by his middle name, Connor was born in Miami, but spent some time in Mexico growing up. He is in his fourth year studying chemistry and will be seeking a PhD in Chemistry after graduation. A huge Beatles fan, Connor knows almost every song you can think of by the band.
E-mail: rwalroth@ufl.edu
Jared Greenspan
New Member Educator
The member who holds this position needs to be a role model and must exemplify high character. This person educates the new members in their first semester as a Phi Sig and has the ability to develop them into gentlemen. The New Member Educator develops an educational program for all new members to go through in order to become brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa.
Jared was President last semester, and is now excited to get to know the new members as their New Member Educator. A double major in general business studies and food science and human nutrition-dietetics, Jared has been VP of Finance and Recruitment Chair for Phi Sig as well. This summer, Jared worked as an account executive for the Rockland Boulders, a minor league baseball team in New York. He has also worked as an intramural basketball referee on campus. Some of Jared's favorite things to do are listening to music, playing golf, traveling, and attending concerts and sporting events. His sports teams are the New York Knicks and the New York Jets and some of his favorite bands and musicians are The Rolling Stones, Queen, Dave Matthews Band, Franz Ferdinand, and Paul Mccartney.
E-mail: jgreenspan@ufl.edu
Douglas Diekow
Chapter Adviser
This position is one that can only be held by an alumni of Phi Sigma Kappa. The responsibility of the Chapter Adviser is to serve as the liaison between Phi Sig at UF and Phi Sigma Kappa National Headquarters. This person also serves as the adviser for Phi Sig and makes sure the members do not make any poor decisions.
Our current Chapter Adviser, Doug Diekow, has been in that position for 18 years. Doug resides in Gainesville and works at Santa Fe University. One of Doug's favorite things to do is cook and he claims he makes the best barbecued ribs. No current members in Phi Sig have tasted his ribs, however, he has invited the brotherhood to his house for a barbecue in the fall. Doug, soon we will all know the truth!
E-mail: douglas.diekow@sfcollege.edu
