Michael Brody

Michael Brody (born 25 March 1980) is an Alumnus of Alpha Rho Chapter (ΑΡ 497) at Virginia Tech.

Michael Brody
Name	Michael Brody
Chapter	Alpha Rho Virginia Tech
Date Inducted	Spring 2000
Roll Number	ΑΡ 497
Alumni Chapter/Assoc
Honorary Member
Major	Graphic Design & Jazz Vocal Performance
Birthdate	March 25, 1980
Spouse	Ashley
Nicknames	Mike, Brody
Awards	2003 AP Most Valuable Brother, 2007 AP Outstanding Alumni Award

Early Fraternity Life and Career

Michael enrolled at Virginia Tech after graduating from high school, beginning in Fall 1998. As a sophomore, he rushed Phi Sigma Pi in Spring 2000. After a successful Initiation period as Initiate Class President, Michael was Inducted into the Chapter with the Rho Initiate Class in April of that year.

Collegiate Years at Alpha Rho Chapter

During his time as an undergraduate Brother, Michael was very active within the chapter, serving in a variety of leadership positions. He served as 5K Chair, Public Relations Chair, Infosystems Chair, and Parliamentarian. In addition, Michael was an actively involved in Chapter service events, fellowship activities, and a regular player on all of the Chapter's intramural sports teams. He was also instrumental in the design and installation of an information board at the Virginia Tech duckpond, a sign that bears Phi Sigma Pi's name. In 2003, Michael was voted as the year's Most Valuable Brother by the Chapter.

Outside of Phi Sigma Pi, Michael was heavily involved with the New Virginians, Virginia Tech's premier vocal jazz group.

Alumni Years to Present

After graduating from Virginia Tech in May 2003, Michael moved to Herndon, Virginia and began work as a Graphic Designer for SAIC. In July of that year he married high school sweetheart and fellow Alpha Rho Brother, the former Ashley Tyler. In summer 2005, Michael and Ashley moved to Ashburn Virginia. In 2006, Michael joined a small design studio to do multimedia production for NASA.

Ageless Wonders Flag Football Team

Michael has remained active with Phi Sigma Pi after graduation, participating in the Chapter's Alumni Buddy program with Initiates and has kept in touch with Brothers through periodic trips to Blacksburg for football games and Chapter events. In addition he was a member of the Ageless Wonders, a flag football team comprised of Alpha Rho Alumni who won the Alpha Eta Hope Bowl tournament three consecutive years from 2003-2005. In March 2006, Michael was elected to a three year term on the Alpha Rho Alumni Advisory Board. At Alpha Rho's 2007 Alumni Weekend, he was honored for his participation as an Alumnus with the Loren P. Johnson Outstanding Alumni Award.

National Involvement

• Grand Chapter, 2002
• National Convention, 2002

Bigs and Littles

Michael's Big Brother is Chris Gabell.

Michael has 1 Little Brother:

• Rich Harris, Alumnus

Academic Degrees

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Class of 2003, Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design & Bachelor of Arts in Music, Jazz Performance

Further Resources

• Michael's Professional Site

Other Interesting Facts

• Mike is one of several Alpha Rho Brothers to marry a fellow Brother

Alpha Rho Parliamentarian
Preceded By David Spracher	Term 2002-2003	Succeeded By Corey Jones

Alpha Rho Chapter Awards - Loren P. Johnson Outstanding Alumni Award
Preceded By Heather Grice	Year 2007	Succeeded By Jeff Owen