Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Alumni

Stephen Hoefer
Alumni Chairman

1100 Rockhurst Road
Massman 1
Kansas City, MO 64110

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From the Alumni Chairman:

In any fraternity the alumni are a direct reflection of the strength of the Chapter. A strong alumni group serves as the fraternity’s guiding light -- a light that enables the chapter to learn, grow, and be successful in its overall mission. Through the regular involvement of alumni, our fraternity is better able to act with clarity of purpose, develop valued relationships with other generations, and establish an outside network of opportunities for future “real world” success.

The Alumni of Missouri Delta (MODE) continue to provide a great deal of guidance, and do a great deal to keep our chapter history of excellence alive and well. Their dedication and contributions have enabled us to make enormous strides during our first year back on campus. While the word “contribution” is most often associated with cash donations, our Alumni brethren donate in a truly amazing number of ways. They show support by attending and planning alumni events like our Purple and Gold Alumni Game and BBQ, our formal Founder’s Day banquet, and quarterly alumni/active retreats.

In addition to their participation in these events, the most treasured gifts we receive from our alumni is the active mentorship and chapter advisor programs. These programs provide us with frequent interaction with gentlemen (of all ages and disciplines) who have walked in our shoes as Rockhurst men and active members of SAE. In short, our alumni are every bit as important to the success of our Chapter as the active members. They serve as living proof that SAE is a lifelong commitment, with lifelong rewards.

I would like to personally thank each of our alums for the example they have set, and for the support that they have given. Because of this, and the continuing events that bring the active Chapter closer together with its alumni, our fraternity is able to grow stronger and closer than any other organization. The positive impact of our chapters relationship with its alumni is immeasurable, and is certainly one of the greatest assets of Missouri Delta Chapter of SAE.

Stephen Hoefer
Alumni Chairman
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity - Missouri Delta

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Famous Rockhurst Sig Alphs - Leaders & True Gentlemen

Terry Dunn ('71) is President and CEO of Dunn Construction Co., which is now ranked 22nd out of the top 400 contractors in the country. Terry is also a leader in the community and is very active in civic and charitable organizations. Terry and his wife Peggy (who is the Mayor of Leawood, Kansas) dated when Terry was at Rockhurst and they have now been married for 33 years. Mr. Dunn is a board member for the Boy Scouts of America, the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, the Heart of America United Way, Saint Luke's Hospital, Swope Community Enterprises, UMKC Bloch School, and UMB Financial Corp. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Midwest Research Institute and Rockhurst University and is the director and vice chairman for the Kansas City Industrial Foundation.

Denny Thum ('74) is Assistant General Manager (to Carl Peterson) of the K.C. Chiefs. He has been with the Chiefs since graduation from Rockhurst and worked his way up from the accounting department. When Carl Peterson came on board and cleaned house, he was smart enough to keep Denny as Assistant GM, and now he is regarded as one of the best salary cap managers in pro football. Mr. Thum is on the Board of Directors for the St. Joseph Health Center Foundation and previously served on the Alumni Board of Directors for Rockhurst University. Denny and his wife Carmen are also active with a number of other charitable causes in Kansas City, including the Medical Missions Foundation and the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired.

Mark Lamping ('78) has been President of the St. Louis Cardinals for more than 10 years. In addition to his work with the Cards, his civic activities include Board of Directors, St. Louis University Business School; and SSM Health Care Central Region Board. Lamping is also involved in a variety of charitable organizations, including Board of Directors, Roman Catholic Orphan Board; Chairperson of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Golf Classic in 1997, 1998, and 1999; Chairman of the St. Louis Archdiocese Catholic Charities 2000 and 2001 Christmas Appeal and served as a chairperson for Pope John Paul’s 1999 visit to St. Louis. In 1998, Lamping was honored as Man of the Year by the St. Louis chapter of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resources; Big Brothers and Big Sisters of St. Louis honored Lamping with their 2001 Legacy Award. Lamping was named 2000 Alumnus of the Year for outstanding achievement by Rockhurst University.

More to come....

Missouri Delta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
1100 Rockhurst Road
Massman 1
Kansas City, MO 64110