Get to know our 2017 officers!
Chapter President
Hi, my name is Bharat Punna, and I am a junior at Auburn University currently studying Chemical Engineering with a Spanish Minor and Pre-Med focus. I was born and raised here in Auburn, Alabama, so transitioning to Auburn University felt like a natural step in my career. Becoming a brother of Theta Xi was one of the best decisions I ever made at Auburn University as I experienced a renewed sense of family and support, and several new opportunities were opened to me. Outside of the fraternity, my interests range from music and medicine to football and scuba diving.
As Theta Xi continues to help me grow and strive as an individual, I am looking forward to adding my own contributions as President and being a part of the remarkable future of the Beta Zeta chapter. I love Theta Xi!
Chapter Vice President
Hi, my name is Brendan Riley and I am from Alpharetta, Georgia. I am a sophomore majoring in finance. Over the 2017 summer I shall be doing consulting work in Sevilla, Spain. Theta Xi is like a home to me and I am dedicated to not only preserving what makes us great, but also to lifting the chapter to new heights during my time here in Auburn.
Chapter Treasurer
Hi there, I'm Jonathan Marquardt. I'm from Denver, North Carolina and I'm a junior double-majoring in Electrical Engineering and Physics. I'm also part of Auburn's co-op program, so I'll be working for TSC, an RF engineering firm in Huntsville, over the summer. While at Auburn, I'm employed by the Physics department where I do undergraduate research on dusty plasma; I'm sure I'll tell you all about it. In whatever free time I have left, I love playing guitar and bass, shooting pool, and just spending quality time with my brothers. Theta Xi has always been there for me, and as Treasurer I aim to help the chapter grow and prosper.
Chapter Senior Steward (Associate Member Educator)
Hey, my name is Ossie Yandle. I'm from Auburn, Alabama and I'm currently a junior majoring in Marketing. Being from the city of Auburn, Auburn University was always my first choice school and I've enjoyed every moment of being here. When I first came to Auburn the brothers of Theta Xi really welcomed me and made me feel at home and I immediately felt like I was part of a family. I aim to instill that feeling on all new members and to anyone interested in Greek life. As New Member Educator I look forward to helping shape the incoming men into proper Auburn, and Theta Xi, gentlemen.
Chapter Junior Steward (Rush Chair)
Hey, my name is Adam Kalson and I am a Pre-Business Sophomore here at Auburn University. Before moving to Auburn, I lived in Huntsville, Alabama. In my free time I play ice hockey for Auburn, hang out with friends, and I enjoy spending time outdoors. Auburn and Theta Xi have both provided my with the family atmospheres I was searching for when coming off to college. I look forward to serving as the rush chair for Theta Xi throughout this next year in search to bring in the next group of leaders for this fraternity. War Eagle and I love Theta Xi!
Chapter Secretary
My name is Matthew Thomas and I am a junior here at Auburn University. I study Finance and and am minoring in Political science. I was born in Ohio but moved to Kennesaw, Georgia when I was a child. My hobbies include working out, reading, and traveling. I am the Team Captain for Auburn's mock trial team and a member of Toastmasters. I joined Theta Xi to be with other ambitious people who cared about tomorrow.
Chapter Scholarship Chair
My name is Aidan McAloon, I am the scholarship chairman at Theta Xi. I was raised in a military home and I grew up moving every two years. I joined theta Xi because I believed I could make a home here and I have. The fraternity has encouraged me to develop myself as a person with strong real-world skills. I've also cut out a place for myself in Auburn's SGA and ROTC programs.
As your scholarship chairman, my job is to ensure that you are achieving the highest grades that you as an individual have the ability to get through coordinating tutoring sessions, communicating with professors, and helping with registration and scholarship issues.