Board of Chapter Advisors
Thorn Svendsen
Thorn Svendsen
Thorn Svendsen
BCA President
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Graduating Class: 2011
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Thorn is the current President of the Board of Chapter Advisors. He has served as the recruitment chairman, recording secretary, and president of the Gamma Kappa chapter, as well as the purple legionnaire. Thorn graduated with a degre
BCA President
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Graduating Class: 2011
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Thorn is the current President of the Board of Chapter Advisors. He has served as the recruitment chairman, recording secretary, and president of the Gamma Kappa chapter, as well as the purple legionnaire. Thorn graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 2011, and started his own wealth management practice with Northwestern Mutual, where he helps engineers and people from math/science backgrounds to save more money and save more efficiently. Thorn lives in Highlands Ranch with his wife Chelsey ('12 MechE, EE), his son Xavior, his daughter Aribella, and his son Vincent.
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Abe Johnson
Thorn Svendsen
Thorn Svendsen
BCA Treasurer
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Graduating Class: 2000, 2016
Degree:
Master of Engineering degree specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics with Minor in Engineering
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BCA Treasurer
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Graduating Class: 2000, 2016
Degree:
Master of Engineering degree specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics with Minor in Engineering
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Chris Pederson
Thorn Svendsen
Chris Pederson
BCA Secretary
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Graduating Class: 2012, 2014
Degree:
Master of Science (MS), Geological Engineering
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Geological Engineering
Chris Pederson is the Recording Secretary for the Board of Chapter Advisors. Chris graduated from Mines with an M.Sc. in Geological Engineering in 2014 and has been working for B
BCA Secretary
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Graduating Class: 2012, 2014
Degree:
Master of Science (MS), Geological Engineering
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Geological Engineering
Chris Pederson is the Recording Secretary for the Board of Chapter Advisors. Chris graduated from Mines with an M.Sc. in Geological Engineering in 2014 and has been working for BGC Engineering Inc., an international geological engineering consulting firm based in Canada, helping pipeline operators identify and manage the risks posted by geohazards. Chris lives in Golden, enjoys music, tabletop games and getting outside.
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Graduate Volunteers
Pat Athey
Matthew Hazleton
Matthew Hazleton
Section Leader
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Matthew Hazleton
Matthew Hazleton
Matthew Hazleton
Section Leader
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Graduating Class: 1996
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
For over 25 years, Matthew has been a dedicated volunteer with Phi Gamma Delta. He currently oversees chapters at Colorado State and Utah State Universities. His extensive involvement includes 13 years as Chapter Purple Legionnaire and
Section Leader
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Graduating Class: 1996
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
For over 25 years, Matthew has been a dedicated volunteer with Phi Gamma Delta. He currently oversees chapters at Colorado State and Utah State Universities. His extensive involvement includes 13 years as Chapter Purple Legionnaire and 6 years on the national Section Leader Executive Committee. These experiences fueled his personal growth and fostered lifelong friendships with brothers across North America. Matthew remains a strong advocate for Phi Gamma Delta's core values of Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Morality, and Excellence.
Beyond his fraternity involvement, Matthew serves as the Area Leader for Planning, Permitting and Licensing for the Western US at TRC Companies. When he's not volunteering or working, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife, Adria, and their two dogs. He also cheers on his favorite soccer teams, the Colorado Rapids and Tottenham Hot Spurs.
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Nick Kaiser
Matthew Hazleton
Nick Kaiser
Purple Legionnaire
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Graduating Class: 2020
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
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Purple Legionnaire
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
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Board of Chapter Advisor Trustees
Umberto Kilbarger
Umberto Kilbarger
Trustee
Pledge Class: Delta Triton
Graduating Class: 2012
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Umberto Kilbarger is a Board of Chapter Advisors Trustee. Umberto graduated in 2012 with a BS in Chemical Engineering and currently works for Mikron Corporation Denver as the Quality Engineering Assistant Manager, where he br
Trustee
Pledge Class: Delta Triton
Graduating Class: 2012
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Umberto Kilbarger is a Board of Chapter Advisors Trustee. Umberto graduated in 2012 with a BS in Chemical Engineering and currently works for Mikron Corporation Denver as the Quality Engineering Assistant Manager, where he breaks/Validates high precision automated assembly lines. Umberto has served as previous Pig Dinner Chairman from 2015 to 2020.
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Rusty Frishmuth
Umberto Kilbarger
BCA Role
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Graduating Class: 1992
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering with Env Minor
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Will Spaeth
Recruitment
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Graduating Class: 2012
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Jay Winklehake
Trustee
Pledge Class: Alpha Deuteron
Graduating Class: 2000
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Metallurgical and Materials Science
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Alex Tieman
Pig Dinner Committee
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Graduating Class: 2018, 2020
Degree:
Master of Science (MS), Engineering and Technology Management
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Alex Tieman is the current Pig Dinner Chairman. He served the chapter as the philanthropy and service chairman during his undergraduate career and graduated from Min
Pig Dinner Committee
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Graduating Class: 2018, 2020
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Master of Science (MS), Engineering and Technology Management
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Alex Tieman is the current Pig Dinner Chairman. He served the chapter as the philanthropy and service chairman during his undergraduate career and graduated from Mines with a B.S. in Computer Science in 2018 and a M.S. in Engineering and Technology Management in 2020. He currently works for Datadog in Denver as a Sales Engineer.
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TJ Baseman
Built to Lead (BTL)
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John McDowell
Jeremy Washington
Jeremy Washington
BCA Role
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Graduating Class: 2020
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
John McDowell is a Board of Chapter Advisors Trustee. As an undergrad, he served as the recruitment chairman and chapter treasurer. John graduated in 2020 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Electrical Engineering. He now
BCA Role
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Graduating Class: 2020
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
John McDowell is a Board of Chapter Advisors Trustee. As an undergrad, he served as the recruitment chairman and chapter treasurer. John graduated in 2020 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Electrical Engineering. He now works as a civil engineer designing highway improvements and rehabilitation projects for the Colorado Department of Transportation. John lives in Colorado Springs, where he enjoys hiking, playing games with friends and family, woodworking, trying different breweries, and all things DIY.
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Jeremy Washington
Jeremy Washington
Jeremy Washington
Historian
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Graduating Class: 2004, 2011, 2015
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Nuclear Engineering
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Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering Physics
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Justice Davis
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Justice Davis
Recruitment
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Graduating Class: 2022
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (BS),
Justice Davis is the current BCA Recruitment Advisor. He served as the new member educator, philanthropy chair, PR chair, historian, and president of the Gamma Kappa chapter. Justice graduated from Mines with a B.S. in Mechanical Eng
Recruitment
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Bachelor of Science (BS),
Justice Davis is the current BCA Recruitment Advisor. He served as the new member educator, philanthropy chair, PR chair, historian, and president of the Gamma Kappa chapter. Justice graduated from Mines with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2022 and currently works for Mikron Corporation Denver as a Mechanical Engineer, designing high-precision automated assembly lines.
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Jacob Bowytz
Jacob Bowytz
Justice Davis
Foundations of Courage (FOC)
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Graduating Class: 2020, 2024
Degree:
Master of Science (MS), Sports Management
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Bachelor of Science (BS), Statistics
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