Brother Interview: Justin Smith '00

This week's brother interview is on brother Justin Smith '00!

Basic Stuff: 

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

Justin Michael Smith

2. Your current location? 

Old Bridge, NJ

3. Your Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn account links (or other websites as well)? 

Facebook- name is justintimes same name for Instagram as well..

Fraternity Stuff: 

4. Badge Number? 

29

5. Pledge Class Name? 

Alpha, Fall 2000

6. Fraternity Nickname, if you remember it? 

Tuna.. 

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

I look like Bill Parcels, former NFL coach, and he was nicknamed tuna.

8. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi? 

My fondest memory was the day I met the brothers, I remember Paco and Russ picked me up for a mixer at Joe Gillies apartment in the crossings, and everyone was so welcoming and so nice, I felt for the first time I fit in.

9. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi? 

Sang karaoke for KB's birthday.  It was Madonna's Material Girl

10. Your proudest moment as a Phi Psi? 

My proudest moment as a Phi Psi is that I have seen this little flower blossom, I saw everything from the beginning, and it is so nice to see how the chapter has evolved in the past 15 years.

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

The memories I have will always be in my heart, whether it was a spring break road trip or a formal I just have so many stories and memories that I would love to share and cherish.

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

Any undergrad out there stay in touch, this day in age with so all media, keep in contact with your brothers they will stick with you no matter what.

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

I last visited the chapter in September for the alumni family BBQ, it is amazing to see how much the campus keeps changing everything I visit.

14. What is favorite event the chapter holds? 

I like going to the formal, I haven't gone to one in 5 years, but it's nice to get dressed up, and have a good evening with good friends and talk about good memories.

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

I talk to everyone who I need to talk with through texting and social media.

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

Jeff Pratz

Career Stuff: 

17. Year you graduated from Rowan? 

Graduated December 2002

18. Degree(s) you graduated Rowan with? 

Bachelors in Arts

19. Any advanced degrees or certifications you have? 

No

20. Your current occupation? 

I am a manager for big lots in Elizabeth, NJ 

21. Number of years in that occupation? 

4 years

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

Stay in school as long as you can.

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

Network, LinkedIn, use social media to connect to people, go to events.

Relationships/Family/Personal Stuff: 

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

I'm single, I am doing match.com

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

No kids, one day

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

I like to travel, exercise, watch tv, go to the movies, cooking.

27. Anything you would like to share with other brothers through the blog regarding your relationship/family/personal life?
I just had lap band surgery in September 2013, I lost 85 pounds, only 25 pounds til my goal weight.