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Chapter GPA: 3.73 spring 2025 (most recent)
- Highest recorded GPA in chapter history and 5th amongst all campus organizations
- Club participation: Leadership and membership involvement in GT Athletic Association, Sports Business Club, Investments Committee, Idea Lab, and Georgia Tech Real Estate Club. Moving forward with new members all joining major oriented clubs such as IEEE, Design Studio, and engineering societies.
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- 20 new members
- 11 different majors
- 6 with previous internship experience
- 16 different high schools
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- Senior job placement
- 100% employment rate
| | Drop Off Your Old ΣΑΕ Gear | | Do you still have boxes of old SAE t-shirts, sweatshirts, or other branded apparel tucked away? The undergraduates are always excited to carry forward the history of our letters, and your donations can go a long way in building chapter pride. Feel free to drop off items at the house, and know they’ll be put to good use by the next generation of True Gentlemen. | | |
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Matthew Mathias
Software Engineer at Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc.
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Matthew is a fourth-year computer science student from Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating in spring 2026, he will join Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc. as a software engineer. He played club lacrosse for a couple years, following in his older brother’s footsteps in joining the fraternity. His twin brother also followed suit, continuing the family legacy. Matthew enjoys spending his free time with family and friends, reading, and watching sports.
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Wesley Joyce
Project Manager at Turner Construction
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Wesley is a fourth-year construction management student, from Statesboro, Georgia. He followed his older brother Rileys’ footsteps to ΣΑΕ and his younger brother will do so in fall of next year. Wesley graduates in May 2026 and will continue working for Turner Construction. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and beastquaking.
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Thomas Freer
Eminent Archon
Thomas Freer is a fourth-year double major in economics and business with a concentration in finance. He was previously the rush chair, and he has interned at both Selig Enterprises and Cushman & Wakefield. He is also a member of the Club Lacrosse team at Tech, and in his free time he enjoys golfing and watching sports.
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Luca Di Pietro
Eminent Deputy Archon
Luca Di Pietro, from Atlanta, Georgia, is studying finance and recently interned with Truist in the Commercial Bank. This summer, he will be an investment banking summer analyst at Truist Securities. In his free time, Luca enjoys golf, tennis, and spending weekends at tailgates.
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Colin Hakes
Eminent Treasurer
Colin Hakes is a computer science student from Marietta, Georgia. He just completed a software engineering internship with Home Depot. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and playing golf.
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Ben Becker
Risk Manager
Ben Becker is a third-year economics student from Statesboro, Georgia, with minors in prelaw and artificial intelligence, and is involved in the Georgia Tech Investments Committee.
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James O'Byrne
Rush Chairman
“Damn glad to meetcha.”
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Jake Rodenhiser
Social Chairman
Jake Rodenhiser is a third-year business administration student from Johns Creek, Georgia, concentrating in finance. Over the summer, he was a corporate development intern with Home Depot. In his free time, Jake enjoys playing basketball, watching movies, and staying up to date on current events.
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Walker Hale
Philanthropy Chairman
Walker Hale is a third-year mechanical engineering major from Atlanta, Georgia. He has recently interned with Georgia Power this past year and is involved in the GT Invention Studio on campus. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, going to the gym, and watching TV.
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McLeod Blount
New Member Educator
McLeod Blount is a third-year electrical engineering major and Spanish minor from Atlanta, Georgia. This summer, he worked as an operations and engineering intern at Cherry Street Energy in Atlanta. In his free time, he enjoys watching soccer and Georgia Tech football.
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Walt Brunson
House Manager
Walt Brunson is a third-year mechanical engineering major from Raleigh, North Carolina. This summer, he worked as a pressure and process safety intern at HunterBane Engineering in Raleigh. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, watching college football, and fishing.
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Davidson Potts
Scholarship Chairman
Davidson Potts is a third-year construction science and management major with a completed minor in German. He is pursuing a career in real estate development, in which he has completed an internship at Noble Investment Group in Buckhead as a development intern and is currently interning as a field engineer intern at Batson-Cook. He is also on the executive board for Georgia Tech Real Estate Club and is a member of the German Club and Student Construction Association. In his free time, he watches baseball and football and works out.
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Will Hale
Eminent Recorder
Will Hale is a fourth-year business student from Atlanta, Georgia, focusing on IT management. He’s involved in the GT Athletic Association alongside ΣΑΕ and recently finished an internship with Capital One this summer.
| | Georgia Phi had the best attendance at baseball and basketball games this spring. Because of our strong support, the GT baseball team gave us a private batting practice with the players, and the basketball team awarded us a $500 gift card. | | |
Georgia Phi had 35 brothers travel to Boulder, Colorado,
or our season opener against Colorado.
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- $6,500 raised in the spring
- $30,000 raised in the fall
- Casino Night, Pickleball Tournament, Alumni Golf Tournament, Pumpkin Smash, Dunktank
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● Build day
○ 86 brothers attended
○ 60 beds made for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
| 86 brothers and parents, friends, and volunteers hard at work during spring 2025 build day. | Francesco Di Pietro and Drew Verzino (Zeta class of 2025) cutting wood for the bed framesduring our build day this past spring. |
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Dylan Cooper '21 and
Grant Cloud '21
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Georgia Phi is proud to recognize Dylan Cooper ‘21 and Grant Cloud ‘21 for their hard work and dedication in growing PrizePicks. What began as a local Atlanta startup has grown into a national leader in daily fantasy sports. The pledge brothers joined the start-up full time during college after meeting the founder, Adam Wexler, in the ΣΑΕ basement.
They have since both grown into significant leadership roles within the company. Recently, Allwyn acquired a majority stake in PrizePicks with an implied value of $4.15 billion. We want to congratulate them both and wish them the best as the company grows!
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| Volunteer! We are looking for volunteers willing to help provide content for the website and newsletter, assist with the chapter, and provide mentoring and advice to the undergraduates. Consider volunteering your time with the Georgia Phi House Corps or Georgia Phi Alumni Board to make our Georgia Phi chapter stronger. | | |
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Summer Renovation Update
A Fresh, Solid Welcome at Georgia Phi
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First off, a huge thank you to the brothers who have already stepped up to support the Campaign for Georgia Phi. Because of their generosity, we’ve secured over $1.2 million in pledges, with more than $300,000 already donated and actively funding the phase 1 renovation work that began this summer.
Those who have committed or donated are already receiving direct updates. We’re keeping them informed every step of the way. But for those who haven’t yet jumped in, we want to make sure you know renovations are happening right now, and there’s still time to be part of this historic campaign.
The campaign is about more than just fixing up a building, it’s about upholding 135 years of Georgia Phi tradition, protecting a place that gave us all so much, and making sure the next generation has the same experience we did (if not better).
| | The Work Has Started, but We Still Need You. Let’s Close the Gap Together | |
We’ve made real, tangible progress at the chapter house over the last year, new HVAC systems, secured entryways, structural upgrades, all made possible by the generosity of alumni who’ve stepped up and become involved. These improvements are already changing the day-to-day experience for our collegiate brothers.
This summer, phase 1 of our four-phase renovation plan has brought even more visible improvements. The two front study rooms, now named the Ivan Allen Room and the Bobby Jones Room, along with the main foyer, have been fully refurbished with new flooring, updated walls, ceilings, and lighting. To preserve history while enhancing functionality, we added floor-to-ceiling trophy shelves to showcase Georgia Phi’s accomplishments, along with custom hardwood study tables that give undergraduates a dedicated space to focus and collaborate.
But the reality is: we’re not yet fully funded.
There’s still a gap, and we need more brothers to join us to continue this incredible momentum.
To keep the house livable and active during the school year, the renovation is being done in phases every summer, with a different section of the house targeted each year. This allows us to make steady, meaningful, progress without disrupting the chapter’s operations, but it only works if we keep funding each phase.
If you’ve already pledged but haven’t yet donated, now’s the time. And if you haven’t been part of the campaign at all until now, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Every dollar helps. Seriously. Even $25 or $50, the cost of a night out or a monthly streaming subscription, makes a difference when we all chip in. Knowing every brother was a part of this campaign means so much to members present and future.
If you ever made memories on that front porch, pulled an all-nighter in the Bobby Jones Room, or crashed on a worn-out couch after game day, you know how much the house matters. Let’s make sure future brothers have the opportunity to build the same kind of memories, in a house that’s safe, functional, and built to last.
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Homecoming - October 25, 2025
GT vs Syracuse
| We are looking forward to a special celebration for the returning founders. We will have food and beverages provided for Alumni and guests in a dedicated Alumni area. Come by and meet the current active members! |
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What’s This All Going Toward?
Let’s Break It Down
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We will always be fully transparent about where things stand and how the money is being used. Below is a snapshot of the major renovation items and what they’re expected to cost, so you can see exactly what your donation supports: |
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- Current Phase Summer 2025
- Study Rooms Refurbishing: $100,000
- Window Replacements: $85,000
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- HVAC Upgrades: $30,000 (two more system replacements)
- Plumbing & Water Line Refurbishment: $75,000 (upgrading and replacing old cast iron drain lines)
- Hot Water Heater Upgrade: $60,000 (commercial tankless)
- Bathroom Renovations: $220,000
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- Basement Refurbishing: $150,000
- Kitchen Refurbishing: $15,000
- Individual Dorm Room Refurbishing: $590,000 (18 rooms, six per summer)
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- Back Deck Repairs and Ease of Access Improvements: $100,000
- Miscellaneous Improvements: $150,000 (landscaping/exterior finishes, drainage repairs, and general furnishes)
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| Property Improvement Progress | | Window Replacement Project | | We’ve officially kicked off phase 1 of our window replacement project during spring 2025, starting with the most critical upgrades to improve both energy efficiency and overall security. Eight new windows have already been installed, with groups of four to eight windows planned each semester until all are replaced. | | Interior Door Replacement Initiative | | We also tackled one of the more overdue projects: replacing all the main-floor dorm room doors. Reinforced steel frames, fire-rated steel doors, and electronic locks are now in place, bringing security, safety, and durability for today’s undergraduates living in the house. | | Behind the Scenes: Smarter Operations | | From moving all leasing to Docusign, to benchmarking rent against other Greek housing on campus, we’re building smarter systems that sustain the house and property long-term. A $100,000 repair reserve fund is now in place, meaning every future dollar raised goes toward improvements, not patching financial holes. | | |
It’s Your Turn; Submit Your Commitment
or Donation Today
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If you haven’t given yet, or have made a pledge but not followed through, this is your moment to get on board. The renovations are underway, and every dollar helps us go further, faster.
No matter your class year or the size of your gift, you can be part of this chapter’s incredible comeback story. Whether it’s $25, $100, or more, it’s not about the amount, it’s about showing up and standing together as one for the house that gave us all so much.
Let’s finish what we started and prove that every generation of Georgia Phi can leave the house better than they found it.
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| Bobby Jones Room, new table | Bobby Jones Room, new table, pt. 2 | Bobby Jones Room, new shelf | | Ivan Allen Room, renovation | | Ivan Allen Room, renovation, pt. 2 | | Do you have a son, grandson, nephew, or other relative who would make a great Georgia Phi? Have a neighbor or other friends who would be good contacts? Send any referrals to the ΣΑΕ National Headquarters. Emails are sent to all advisers and the chapter president when a submission is entered. | | |
Consider a lasting gift that will support Sigma Alpha Epsilon long after you are gone. By including Georgia Phi in your estate plans, you ensure the long-term health and success of our fraternity. Here’s what you and/or your adviser might need to know; the most common ways to include Georgia Phi are through your will or life insurance.
Sample Language: I leave the sum of ($xxxxxx.xx or xx% of my estate) to: Georgia Phi Association of ΣΑΕ, c/o the National Fraternity of ΣΑΕ for their general purposes.
Please Note: This information is not presented as legal or tax advice. Always consult your advisers for questions you might have.
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| We want you to be in the loop! Please confirm we have a good e-mail for you. We periodically send updates, reminders, and good wishes during the holidays electronically. This saves time and money and keeps you informed. To check your information, go to gaphi.org and log in. You can view and update your contact information. | | | | |
