Building Bridges: 15 Men Under 30 Redefining Fraternity In The Real World

From the New Hampshire State House, to the student birthplace of America's civil rights revolution in the heart of Virginia, to a classroom deep in the south, Phi Mu Delta men are making an impact in their professions, in their communities, and in the world.

Phi Mu Delta's mission for some time now, has been to "redefine fraternity," something each of the fifteen men on this list know all too well. They know it is Phi Mu Delta's mission because they are the embodiment of what it means. From small town boy to big city guy, each of these men come from different walks of life, have achieved different goals, have overcome barriers, and have reached new heights professionally, but they all have one thing in common: they are Phi Mu Delta men who have and are currently building bridges with their alma mater and their communities, and are redefining fraternity in the real world.

Please join us in congratulating the 2018-2020 Biennium 15 Men Under 30.

Check out their biographies below and connect with them on LinkedIn.

Cainan Townsend

Sigma Alpha '15

Cainan is a 2015 graduate of the Sigma Alpha chapter at Longwood University. During his undergraduate membership, Cainan served as Chapter President. Cainan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies and is currently seeking his Master of Science Degree in Counselor Education with a focus on College Counseling and Student Affairs, which he is set to complete in May 2020. After graduating from Longwood, Cainan worked as a Therapeutic Advocate for Bear Creek Academy, a Therapeutic Mentor for James River Therapeutic Services, and currently works as the Director of Education and Public Programs at the Robert Russa Moton Museum, the student birthplace of the civil rights movement located in Farmville, Virginia. He holds multiple leadership and volunteers roles, serving most notably on the Prince Edward County School Board, the Governor's School of Southside Virginia Joint Board, the Virginia General Assembly African American Cultural Resources Task Force, and the Longwood University Diversity Council. Cainan has also served the Fraternity as an advisor for both the Sigma Alpha Chapter and the Sigma Gamma Colony.

Jacob Dubois

Nu Gamma '16

Jacob is a 2016 graduate of the Nu Gamma chapter at the University of Vermont. During his collegiate experience, Jacob served his chapter as both Vice President of Membership and as Chapter President, and is now a member of the Nu Gamma Alumni Association. Jacob holds a Bachelor's Degree in Community Entrepreneurship and Computer Science. After graduating from the University of Vermont, Jacob started his own full service eCommerce marketing company, called Uptown Cow, where he puts his talents and skills to work in the fields of eCommerce, communications, entrepreneurship, and digital and social media.

Lewis Land

Mu Alpha '12

Lewis is a 2012 graduate of the Mu Alpha chapter at Susquehanna University. During his undergraduate membership in Phi Mu Delta, Lewis served as Vice President of Member Development, showing a keen knack for educating the chapter's new members. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Writing from Susquehanna, a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from the University of Central Arkansas, a Master of Arts in English from Bucknell University, and is currently seeking a second Master of Fine Arts in Writing from the University of Idaho. Lewis previously worked as an Adjunct Professor of English and Creative Writing at his alma mater, Susquehanna, where he taught Senior Writing, Literature Studies, Writing and Thinking, and a plethora of other classes. While he is currently seeking his second MFA, Lewis is serving as a Teaching Assistant. Before moving to Idaho, Lewis served his chapter as their Chapter Advisor and received the Dr. Albert D. Nutting Award for Outstanding Chapter Advisor from the National Fraternity, at Conclave 2018.

Nicholas Conigliaro

Sigma Alpha '15

Nick is a 2015 graduate of the Sigma Alpha chapter at Longwood University. During his collegiate experience, Nick was highly involved in Longwood's Student Newspaper "The Rotunda," worked for the Big South Network in broadcasting, and served the Sigma Alpha Chapter as Brotherhood Chairman. Following his graduation from Longwood, Nick accepted a position as the Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter in Casper, Wyoming for KTWO. Following his time with KTWO, Nick worked as a morning editor for WWBT, NBC 12, where he discovered his love for news. And finally, after a year with WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia, Nick returned to his hometown, Richmond, Virginia, and began working for WRIC 8 News as a Morning News Reporter in the community where he grew up.

Phil Morin

Nu Gamma '12

Phil is a 2012 graduate of the Nu Gamma chapter at the University of Vermont. He served as the Vice President of Service and Philanthropy as a collegiate and is currently serving as Chapter Advisor for the Nu Gamma chapter. Phil is a Director on the Nu Gamma Alumni Association Board, and is a member of the Greek Alumni Advisory Committee at the University of Vermont. Phil works as a Food Security Specialist for Hunger Free Vermont where he works in communities around Vermont to eradicate hunger through advocacy, education, and empowerment.

Logan Sweet

Mu Alpha '14

Logan is a 2014 graduate of the Mu Alpha chapter at Susquehanna University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Management and studied at Regent?s University London for the semester study abroad program. He volunteers as a Rockwell Ambassador for the Rockwell Museum, a Board Member for the Corning Area Young Professionals, and Board Member for the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes. Logan is a Social Media and Public Relations Manager for Creagent Marketing in Corning, New York.

Derrick Dubois

Nu Gamma '13

Derrick is a 2013 graduate of the Nu Gamma chapter at the University of Vermont. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Bachelor of Arts in Pure Mathematics and is currently working towards his Bachelor of Science in Professional Pilot Technology at the Vermont Technical College. As an undergraduate, he was a re-founding father and chapter President for the Nu Gamma chapter and was awarded the Charles S. Rising Chapter President of the Year award in 2012. Previously, Derrick served as the District Governor for the Nu District and Director of Chapter Services for the National Office. He holds certificates in Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL), Instrument Rating, and a Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL). He serves as an RJet Ambassador for Republic Airlines and an Intern at AvMkt and SimHawk.

Fabion Seaton

Mu Omicron '12

Fabion graduated from Frostburg State University in 2012. While at Frostburg, he joined the Mu Omicron chapter, Order of Omega, and served on the Student Government Association. Fabion previously served as the Deputy Press Secretary for the United States Senate and Press Secretary for the United States House of Representatives. Currently, he is the Communications Director for the Maryland Democratic Party.

Teague Emer y

Mu Alpha '13

Teague is 2013 graduate of the Mu Alpha chapter at Susquehanna University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with Finance and Entrepreneurship. He is currently serving as an Executive Team Member of the Alpha Sigma Omega Housing Corporation and the Susquehanna University NYC Alumni Chapter President. Currently, Teague works as a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Agnitra Choudhury

Nu Pi '13

Agnitra graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. He served as the Vice President of Finance for the Nu Pi chapter and, after graduation, served as the Vice President of Finance for the Nu Pi Alumni Association. In 2015, Agnitra earned a Master of Arts in Economics from Binghamton University and is now a PhD candidate in Economics at Binghamton University. He is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama serving as a Teaching Assistant for Microeconomic Theory, Principles of Macroeconomics, Business Statistics, Principles of Microeconomics, Information Economics, Advanced Environmental Economics, and a multitude of other subjects.

Zachary Woods

Mu Beta '17

Zachary is a 2017 graduate of the Mu Beta chapter at Ohio Northern University. He graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and served as a Pharmacy Intern at Absolute Pharmacy and Medicine Center Pharmacy. Zachary served as a Chapter Advisor for the Mu Beta chapter, working with them on recruitment, operations, and conducting the annual ?Zach Woods Retreat?for the members. Recently, Zach became the District Governor for the western Mu and Sigma districts. He works at the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy as an Assistant Professor.

Alex Fries

Nu Beta '17

Alex is a 2017 graduate of the University of New Hampshire and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He joined the Nu Beta chapter and served as Chapter President and on the National Council as a Collegiate Representative. In his time at the University of New Hampshire, Alex also served as Speaker for the Student Senate. Currently, Alex is a Special Assistant for the Office of Governor Christopher T. Sununu in New Hampshire and Chairman for the Governor's Millennial Advisory Council.

Matthew Rindfuss

Mu Theta '16

Matthew is a 2016 graduate of the Mu Theta chapter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania; graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He served as the Scholarship Chair for the Mu Theta chapter. Currently, Matthew works for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Research Analyst for the House of Representatives Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. He also serves at the Vice President of Membership for the Harrisburg Young Professional Toast Masters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Joseph Sweeney

Nu Beta '16

Joseph graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May 2016, with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and earned his Masters in Public Policy from Carsey School of Public Policy in 2018. He joined the Nu Beta chapter and served as Chapter President, was awarded the 2015 North American Interfraternity Conference Undergraduate Award of Distinction and the 2014 Phi Mu Delta Robert C. Lomison Undergraduate of the Year award. He also served as the University of New Hampshire Student Body President, Finance Intern for Guinta for Congress and Lambert for Congress, Intern for Charlie Bass for Congress, and New Hampshire State Representative. Joseph is the Communications Director for the New Hampshire Republican State Committee.

Peter Hodges

Nu Theta '13