“My fraternity is a major reason why I got involved. Some of the older brothers were already heavily involved and helped me get involved as well. When it came time to actually run, several brothers and sisters from multiple chapters helped me with marketing and tabling all over campus.” – Matt Richey, Student Body President, Utah State University
Matt Richey, a senior studying Economics from Ogden, Utah, attributes much of his success and commitment to campus leadership to his experiences with Sigma Phi Epsilon. His journey, underscored by fraternity mentorship, illustrates the profound impact that fraternity and sorority life can have on students preparing for leadership roles.
As Student Body President of Utah State University, Matt actively combines his goals with the leadership skills honed within his fraternity. Beginning his involvement as Vice President of the Learning Community, he focused on fostering academic excellence among his chapter brothers. Inspired by older fraternity members, he quickly embraced campus leadership through roles like National Business Chair for the Arnold Air Society, various committee positions, and membership in the Special Warfare Preparation Club.
Throughout his campaign, support from fraternity brothers and sorority members across campus was vital. Their efforts in marketing and tabling highlighted the strength of the fraternity and sorority community. Reflecting on his experience, Matt shared, “My fraternity is a major reason why I got involved. Some of the older brothers were already heavily involved and helped me get involved as well. When it came time to actually run, several brothers and sisters from multiple chapters helped me with marketing and tabling all over campus.”
Matt’s goal to serve as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force adds another dimension to his leadership journey. He views his fraternity experience as instrumental in developing the discipline and resilience required to pursue this ambition. Recognized as Fraternity Man of the Year for 2022-2023, Matt’s story aligns with research showing that fraternity and sorority members are more likely to assume leadership roles and thrive post-graduation. His experience mirrors the North American Interfraternity Conference’s mission of using fraternity life to cultivate future leaders. Leaders like Matt Richey exemplify how fraternal values build strong, community-oriented individuals prepared to make an impact on campus and beyond.
