outstanding directors
OUR NATIONAL DIRECTORS ARE THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY HELP PGN GET THINGS DONE.
THEY FIND A PASSION, PICK A PROJECT AND SHARE WHAT TIME THEY CAN WITH PGN.
RYAN STERN, PAST VP OF CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
AND CURRENT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
WHERE ARE YOU TODAY?
I’m work at SpotHero, an on-demand discounted parking
startup in Chicago. I am incredibly excited about working
here because I will have unparalleled responsibility
within such a small company. It is growing so fast that
everyday there is something new, exciting but most
importantly, challenging. I decided not to work for a large,
established company out of college because, tapping into
the PGN entrepreneurial roots, I felt I had more to offer a
small company and wanted to make a large impact early
on. This venture will allow me to do that.
WHY DID YOU JOIN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL?
I joined the National Council because I saw an incredible opportunity within the VP of
Chapter Presidents role. I was able to bridge the gap between the chapters and their
leaders with the older, experienced board members. I wanted to continue the amazing
legacy that past leaders of the Beta Pi laid before me and put my stamp on our
Fraternity on a national level.. Having the chance to initiate chapters and work closely
with presidents through best practices, problems and challenges, was the most rewarding
experience for me. I loved my own chapter, and I was incredibly happy and humbled to
work with other chapter leaders who felt the same way about their own.
YOU DID SO MUCH FOR PHI GAMMA NU, WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
Almost like a proud parent or older brother, I was so proud to watch some of the
young chapters grow and take challenges head on. This was not an easy task and I was
astonished at how committed to this Fraternity they really were. I was able to help them
out in different ways, mostly pulling from my experience as president and the experience
of those who ran the Beta Pi chapter before me. I am also proud of the strides that the
council had made over my 12 months as a council member. Our tasks were not simple
ones, and we took them head on and laid the groundwork for success to come. We
have individuals on the board who are committed to seeing Phi Gamma Nu become the
premier National Business Fraternity as it once was and I am proud to have worked with
them.
WILLIAM SMOLEN, PAST DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED
MARKETING
Billy Smolen first joined Phi Gamma Nu’s as the Director
of Integrated Marketing in 2014 when he was still
a student at the University of Illinois. Soon, he’ll be
graduating and accepting a full-time offer at Microsoft.
During this time, he’s held leadership positions at his local
chapter, and at the national level he’s instituted a nationwide website and social media guidelines, processes and
toolkit to standardize branding across our chapters.
JANET LEE, CURRENT DIRECTOR OF TAX
The Phi Gamma Nu Scholars Foundation, our newly
established 501 (c)3, would not be possible without Janet.
Together with Matt, she forged into unknown territory
and navigated the complex waters of the IRS to get the
paperwork and approval for our Foundation.
THE ENTIRE EXPANSION TEAM
Phi Gamma Nu’s expansion team is nothing short of incredible. Yes, we’ve already
featured them in this magazine, but they totally deserve it. No one works harder than
they do to teach the future Phi Gamma Nu leaders how to do everything from hold
chapter meetings, build by laws, to navigate their first rush season.
To see more directors visit: http://phigammanu.com/national-directors/