Brother Interview: Ryan Runquist '06

This week's brother interview is on brother Ryan Runquist '06!

Basic Stuff: 

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

Ryan Runquist 

2. Your current location? 

Cherry Hill, NJ

Fraternity Stuff: 

3. Badge Number? 

84 

4. Pledge Class Name? 

Mu

5. Fraternity Nickname, if you remember it? 

Andy Stitzer

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

I still had my v card and Andy Stitzer was the name of the main character in "The 40 Year Old Virgin" movie. 

7. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi? 

Going to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for ALA.

8. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi? 

Getting shut out in beer pong and running around the fraternity house in nothing but my underwear in the snow. 

9. Your proudest moment as a Phi Psi? 

Accepting my bid. 

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

Homecoming 2006, the whole weekend. 

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

Network as much as you can while in college.

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

Fall 2013 initiation. 

13. What is favorite event the chapter holds? 

Homecoming.

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

Trevor Ferguson 

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

J.P. Bowen

Career Stuff: 

16. Year you graduated from Rowan? 

2010

17. Degree(s) you graduated Rowan with? 

Bachelor in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics.

18. Any advanced degrees or certifications you have? 

Specializations in Information Technology and Numerical and Scientific Computation 

19. Your current occupation? 

Software Engineer

20. Number of years in that occupation? 

3 years, 8 months. 

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

Learn as many skills as you can because they may become valuable down the road.

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

Network with people who have the same major as you because they could be the ones who get you a job some day. This happened to me with my current job.

Relationships/Family/Personal Stuff: 

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

Yes I am married, but for confidential reasons cannot name. 

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

No

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

Play drums, Learning to play Guitar, Listening to music.

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

I just got married on Oct. 5, 2013