Wes H. Email & Phone Number

Evanston, Illinois, Us

Senior Director on behalf of the Sigma Chi Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit entity that supports the members and chapters of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity.— Led all outbound print and digital media efforts for the Foundation, including the FOCUS within the Magazine of Sigma Chi, Annual Giving direct mail and digital campaigns, Annual Report, donor communications, presentations, digital marketing, events and leave behind efforts for our field development team.— Connected with, interviewed and engaged prominent Sigma Chi alumni in cultivation efforts through communications.— Managed the organization's social media channels, outbound advertising and promotional efforts, and have served as the Foundation's print and digital media liaison with Sigma Chi entities and partners such as In Hoc Napa Valley.— Manage annual digital major fundraising campaign efforts for the Life Loyal Sig annual giving platform including the Interfraternal Giving Tuesday Challenge and the Founders' Day of Giving; and aid additional Foundation academic scholarship, leadership or chapter-based campaign efforts as needed.— Further assisted the organization with branding opportunities, donor and alumni engagement events and experiences. Additionally, manage the Foundation’s internship and telemarketing programs.

Evanston, Illinois, Us

Senior Director of Print & Digital Media on behalf of the Sigma Chi Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit entity that supports the members and chapters of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity.— Led all outbound print and digital media efforts for the Foundation, including the former donor engagement FOCUS Magazine and Annual Report, donor communications, presentations, digital marketing, events and leave behind efforts for our field development team.— Connected with, interviewed and engaged prominent Sigma Chi alumni in cultivation efforts through communications.— Managed the organization's social media channels, outbound advertising and promotional efforts, and have served as the Foundation's print and digital media liaison with Sigma Chi entities and partners such as In Hoc Napa Valley.— Guided annual digital major campaign efforts for the Life Loyal Sig annual giving platform including the Interfraternal Giving Tuesday Challenge (2021, 2022) and the Founders' Week of Giving (2020-22); and aid additional Foundation academic scholarship, leadership or chapter-based campaign efforts as needed.— Further assisted the organization with branding opportunities, donor and alumni engagement events and experiences.

Evanston, Illinois, Us

Director of Content on behalf of the Sigma Chi Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit entity that supports the members and chapters of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity.— Composed, designed and edited the Sigma Chi Foundation FOCUS quarterly newsletter and the Sigma Chi Foundation Annual Report.— Help lead donor communications, presentations, digital marketing and leave behind materials for development team.— Organized online fundraising campaigns for our Life Loyal Sig Annual Fund and Brothers Helping Brothers Covid-relief program— Met with prominent Sigma Chi members, including both donors and prospects, conducted interviews and furthered cultivation opportunities for the development team— Assisted in building alumni engagement events, award presentations, cultivation opportunities and experiences— Organized and directed the inaugural Sigma Chi Open golf tournament during Sigma Chi's 2021 Grand Chapter event at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event raised more than $15,000 toward academic scholarships for undergraduate members in the Arizona region.

Evanston, Illinois, Us

Developed concepts and made recommendations in the development of the Foundation's comprehensive communications plan. Was responsible for the day-to-day execution of the communications plan in close coordination with the annual programs team, communications committee and other team members. The position served as editor of all Foundation publications (print and digital) and was a member of the annual programs/annual fund team.

Perform lead and backing vocals for songwriters and producers in demo sessions. Have experience recording in professional studios in Nashville and East Tennessee for both independent and published songwriters.

Assisting in the marketing, branding and presentation of the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI), a 501(c)(3) organization born from the Sigma Chi International Fraternity that is centered on transformational leadership development. Includes social media and web content, press releases and magazine articles, co-branded donor collateral for the Sigma Chi Foundation and much more.

Evanston, Il, Us

Merged into role from initial position with Sigma Chi Foundation as part of the joint Sigma Chi Marketing and Communications team serving as content lead for Sigma Chi and its entities including Sigma Chi International Fraternity, Sigma Chi Foundation and Sigma Chi Leadership Institute.— Created and developed articles and content for The Magazine of Sigma Chi.— Developed and managed content for the Sigma Chi library of websites (SigmaChi.org).— Hosted the Sigma Chi Podcast, which was available on SoundCloud, Spotify and Apple.— Conducted interviews and built stories for variety of mediums.— Assisted with Fraternity events and communications efforts.

Composed at least one article for publication or web for the following publications: Chicago Daily Herald, Chicago Sun Times, Knoxville News-Sentinel, The Tennessean (Nashville), Danville Register and Bee (Virginia), The Roanoke Times (Virginia), The Chattanoogan, Greeneville Sun, The East Tennessean (Student newspaper), Avery Journal-Times, Sports Talk

— Lead vocalist of East Tennessee-based Nashville recording artist— Group released three Extended Play (EP) albums from 2010-2013, recorded at various studios in Nashville with producers including Gregg Brown (Travis Tritt, Waylon Jennings) and mastered by Grammy-winner Richard Dodd— Shared the stage in support of artists including Josh Turner, Chris Stapleton, Uncle Kracker, Corey Smith, Jon Pardi, Joe Diffie and Trent Tomlinson— Toured and performed in 12 states, including festival headlining slots and the Irwin Tools Night Race pre-race concert at Bristol Motor Speedway (August 2010)— ASCAP affiliated songwriter

— Over 13 years of experience in the sports department of the former daily Elizabethton Star newspaper in Eastern Tennessee— Served as the outlet's Sports Editor (2006 to 2009) between educational stints. Within the role, I supervised and assigned event coverage, managed a staff of five and designed the daily sports section.— For the majority of my tenure, I composed and edited local and regional sports copy, designed the sports section and special tab publications.— Beats included professional motorsports (NASCAR/NHRA) at Bristol Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway, University of Tennessee football, Tennessee Titans football, East Tennessee State sports, Elizabethton Twins baseball and various college, prep and youth sports, special features— Newspaper and sports section named best in state for division by the Tennessee Press Association during final two years of employment— During tenure at newspaper, conducted interviews with various professional and collegiate sports figures including Peyton Manning, Jerry Rice, Roger Clemens, Ray Lewis, Dan Marino, Emmitt Smith, Tom Brady, Joe Mauer, Matt Garza, Justin Morneau, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Dale Earnhardt Jr,, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Lane Kiffin, Jamal Lewis, Eddie George, Steve McNair, Jason Witten, Tony Romo, Tim Tebow, Urban Meyer, Nick Saban, Steve Spurrier, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Evander Holyfield, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and more

— Produced local sports copy on a part-time basis for Tennessee Press Association award-winning weekly newspaper based in Unicoi County, TN— Newspaper twice named top weekly in the state by the Tennessee Press Association during employment— Beats included Unicoi County High School athletics, Unicoi County Middle School athletics and local youth sports

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mass Communications (Public Relations)

Journalism