Brother Interview: Joe Gillies '00

This week's brother interview is on brother Joe Gillie '00!

1. Your name, as you would prefer it to be stated? 

Joe Gillies

2. Your current location?

Mount Royal, NJ

3. Your Facebook/Twitter account links?
www.facebook.com/joseph.gillies.904
Twitter account is @JGillies13
www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=26619655&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

Fraternity Stuff:
4. Badge Number? 

14

5. Pledge Class Name? 

CC Beta

6. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi? 

So many...spring break road trip to Brahney's Florida condo....acquiring Kappa Sigma's charter among other fraternities souvenirs. 

 
7. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi? 

Crashing into Armando, Rob, and Brahney's house on Main Street and taking out the gas meter. 

 
8. Your proudest moment as a Phi Psi? 

Getting our Charter...enough said!

9. Any unique memories from your time as a Phi Psi? 

WWLS in Dayton, Ohio and meeting some of the founders from PA Upsilon. GAC in Pittsburg, both getting to meet and network with other brothers across the country.

10. Any fraternal advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today? 

Be active in the fraternity. Do well in school and network. 

 
11. Who's the 1 brother you want to reconnect with / see interviewed here? 

Probably Steve Brahney just because of his crazy stories...always something strange/funny going on with him. Chad Castor is another one. 

 
12. Name 1 friend you made in NJE you still keep in touch with...

Too many to list!!

Career Stuff:
13. Year you graduated from Rowan? 

I transferred and graduated from Drexel 

14. Degree(s) you graduated Rowan with? 

Finance and Accounting

15. Any advanced degrees or certifications you have? 

Graduate of the DuPont Finance Field Program, Six Sigma certified

16. Your current occupation? 

Business Analyst at DuPont

17. Number of years in that occupation? 

11 yrs at DuPont in several different positions

18. Any career advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today? 

Practice networking early and often. Practice your interviewing skills. Get involved at school in clubs etc

19. What's one piece of advice you'd give every undergraduate about networking? 

Do it early and often. Lunches, Happy Hours, study groups, etc...keep a contact list and keep any business cards people may have.

Relationships/Family/Personal Stuff:
20. Are you currently in a relationship? If so, with who and for how long? 

Yes, my wife, Kelly. We have been married for three and a half years.

21. Do you have kids? If so, how old and their names? 

No kids yet....but May 17th we will be having a boy!

22. Hobbies that you are currently into? What do you like to do in your spare time? 

I "work" part-time at Total Wine, which is fun. I sell wine, teach classes, and taste wine! I play roller hockey 2-4 times a week on a few different teams. I also play fantasy sports,and hang out with my family & friends.