INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The Delta Chi Fraternity is ecstatic to announce the hiring of Joseph Dougherty (Truman State ‘23), Jackson Sawyer (Lake Forest ‘23), and Gil Werntz (Clemson ‘23) as Leadership Consultants effective June 12, 2023. These individuals will join the expansion team and establish new provisional chapters including recruitment, education, and chapter operations. As part of the Field Operations team, these consultants will also support the recruitment and growth of Delta Chi provisional and chartered chapters.
AT A GLANCE:
JOSEPH DOUGHERTY | Truman State ’23
Initiated: Spring 2021
Education: Bachelor of Arts – Creative Writing & Communications (Double Major)
Delta Chi Positions:
- “C”- Secretary
- Scholarship Chair
“As an undergraduate, Delta Chi gave me the environment to grow academically as a student, socially as a person, and to become a man dedicated to friendship, character, justice, and education. Because of my experience, I felt compelled to serve Delta Chi beyond college and join the team at IHQ, where I can help foster that same environment for students across the continent.”
Additional Experience:
- Truman State Index (Student Newspaper)
- Windfall (Campus Literary Magazine)
- Lambda Phi Eta (Communication Honor Society)
- Delta Chi International Fraternity Outstanding Collegiate Leadership Award (2022)
- Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) Award for Entertainment Review (2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023)
JACKSON SAWYER | Lake Forest ’23
Initiated: Fall 2019
Education: Bachelor of Arts – Business (Marketing Concentration)
Minor: Legal Studies
Delta Chi Positions:
- “A”- President
- AMC – Associate Member Counselor
“I received so much value out of my chapter and the people involved in it. Whether it was making memories traveling from Chicago to New Orleans with brothers to attend a Final Four basketball game, attending Convention in St. Louis in 2022, or attending “A”s’ Academy, I can only imagine how exciting it will be to continue to develop relationships with Delta Chi’s across North America.”
Additional Experience:
- New Student Orientation Leader
- Lake Forest Swim Team (Three Years)
- Midwest Conference Academic All-Conference
- Eagle Scout
Gil Werntz, IV | Clemson ’23
Initiated: Fall 2020
Education: Bachelor of Science – Economics
Minor: Philosophy
Delta Chi Positions:
- Ritual Chair
- Delta Chi Dale Carnegie Scholar
“I am eager to begin my time as a Leadership Consultant with The Delta Chi Fraternity International Headquarters. It is a privilege to be able to give back to the Fraternity that has given me so much. I hope in my time with IHQ, I can work to share the values of this Fraternity with our current and future members.”
Additional Experience:
- Clemson Ethics Scholar
- Delta Chi Dale Carnegie Scholar: Highest Award for Achievement (Spring 2023)
- Oversaw the initiation of 56 members over three semesters
