University of Maine Sigma Chi Housing Corporation

Formed to acquire and own property at 101 College Ave, Orono, Maine, for the purpose of providing a safe and distinctive living environment for the undergraduate members of the Rho Rho Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

purpose

Registered as a non-profit organization in the state of Maine, the UMSCHC collects rent, pays utilities and property taxes, makes loan payments, allocates raised funds, and funds vital repairs, renovations, and maintenance to the chapter house. It has created and will abide by established bylaws and will file an annual financial report. The UMSCHC is composed of a dedicated group of Rho Rho alumni who volunteer their time to ensure the house remains a sustainable, safe and habitable place to live, grow and thrive.

Meet The Team

PRESIDENT

Tom Murphy, '81

1978 Consul, BSME UMaine, MBA Boston University, Engineer, Management Consultant, VP Operations and President of multiple midsize manufacturing Companies, Benjamin Box startup Packaging Company Business Owner/Operator, multiple Business Turnaround Consulting and Entrepreneurial engagements.

VICE PRESIDENT

Jeff Cook, '81

BS Chemistry UMaine, MBA UPhoenix, 1985 - 2019 Multiple Senior Manager, Chief Engineering, and Mid Level Manager positions at the Boeing Company.

SECRETARY

RICK HANEY, '98

Multimedia Producer, Voice Actor, Writer, and Business Owner - Retrotaps, LLC in Charlotte, NC

Producer and Co-Host of the Remotely One Podcast

The Voice of Remote Work

Chapter Advisor 2006 - 2013

Proud Father of two

treasurer Andrew Sawyer '81

Andrew Sawyer is the former Chief Investment Officer of the Maine Public Employees Retirement
System. Prior to working at MainePERS, Andrew served as the Vice President and Portfolio Manager at
TD Bank, Pension and Investment Manager at Raytheon Company, Investment Analyst at Prime
Buchholz & Associates, and the Trust Department Head at Fuji Bank. Andrew is a CFA and a CAIA
Charterholder. Andrew attended the University of Maine where he received a BS in Business
Administration and Finance and raced with the Varsity Ski Team. In 1993, Andrew earned an MBA from
Pace University. He has also been involved with a broad range of civic, healthcare, and charitable
activities. He currently serves on the board and chairs the Investment Committee at Holderness School
and is on the investment committee at MaineHealth.