Brother Interview: Steve Higbee '09

This week's brother interview is on brother Steve Higbee '09!

Basic Stuff: 

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

Steve Higbee

2. Your current location? 

Blackwood, NJ (only living here until July 2014) 

3. Your Facebook/Twitter account links?

@StevenHigbee

Fraternity Stuff: 

4. Badge Number? 

124 

5. Pledge Class Name? 

Sigma

6. Fraternity Nickname, if you remember it? 

Buddah

7. Story behind how you got your nickname, if you remember it? 

Couldn’t catch a football, Big can’t spell butter fingers

8. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi? 

My first Relay For Life for my mother who passed away from lung cancer. My brothers helped me through a vulnerable and emotional moment. Phi Psi made a difficult moment an enjoyable experience. 

9. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi? 

Any intoxicated moment 

10. Your proudest moment as a Phi Psi? 

Initiation Day 

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

The first time my brothers taught me how to play quarters I broke 4 shot glasses and was banned from ever playing again.

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

Involve yourself in the fraternity as much as possible. Go to as many events as possible while keeping education your number one priority. 

13. When was the last time you visited Rowan or the chapter? 

Initiation, Spring 2014

14. What is favorite event the chapter holds? 

Alumni BBQ and Senior Roast

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

Rumpy, my big 

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

Dan Errera

Career Stuff: 

17. Year you graduated from Rowan? 

May 2012 

18. Degree(s) you graduated Rowan with? 

Bachelors of Science in Accounting 

19. Any advanced degrees or certifications you have? 

N/A. Would like to get my MBA

20. Your current occupation? 

Leasing and Financing Company 

21. Number of years in that occupation? 

One year

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

It is never too early to apply for internships and look for jobs 

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

Be as social as possible and make connections because you never know how a relationship can affect you down the road. 

Relationships/Family/Personal Stuff: 

24. Are you currently in a relationship? If so, with who and for how long? 

Yes with Devon Thilker from Theta Phi Alpha for one year and two months.

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

We’re not ready for that yet.

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

Golfing.

27. Anything you would like to share with other brothers through the blog regarding your relationship/family/personal life?

Live Ever Die Never.