The Power of Beta Phi Brotherhood Jeff Nein ’09 Encourages More Alumni Support of Capital Campaign

As an undergraduate member, Jeff Nein ’09 joined Delta Tau Delta to help build a brotherhood from the ground up, to step outside of his comfort zone, and to challenge himself to be a better man. He held the positions of sports chairman, recruitment chairman, secretary, and new member educator, and sat on the executive committee as an honorary member for an additional year. Now, as an alumnus and a member of the House Corporation, as well as working with the executive committee on a part-time basis, Jeff stays extremely involved and well connected to the Beta Phi brotherhood. His strong connection to the brotherhood and the opportunities it afforded motivated Jeff to give back and support the Beta Phi: Doorway of Opportunity campaign.

“When I was an undergraduate, I gave my time and what talent I had to offer, but I was never in a position to give treasure. Now that I have a career, I want to give back,” he said. “I took so much from the fraternity and capitalized on all of the opportunities it offered, so I know I must give where I have taken.” Living in the Delt house, Jeff’s favorite memories are times spent with his brothers, as well as the alumni support and tremendous leadership and counsel he received from his father, Jim Nein ’67, and Buck Byrne ’66 and Tom Calhoon ’70. Keeping in mind the lessons he learned from them, Jeff hopes that more alumni will step forward to support the campaign and provide the undergraduate members with the same opportunities they were afforded as members.

“As I got older, I was fortunate to earn the trust of many younger members, and having their trust, providing advice, and lending my experience to help them on their journey to become better men was truly fulfilling, humbling, and something I take great pride in to this day,” he stated. Jeff enjoys working with the young men of Beta Phi by supporting the executive board and sees so much potential in the undergraduate members carrying on the Beta Phi legacy.

“We spent some of our greatest years in this fraternity. It helped us become the men we are today,” he said. “We need to help the fraternity stay strong so that others may benefit from the same loving Shelter we came from.” To get involved, Jeff encourages alumni to stop by the Shelter, to call him, to call a campaign team member, and to bring other alumni along for the memorable journey. “It doesn’t take much time to make an impact.”

When Jeff isn’t occupied with Beta Phi House Corporation, executive committee obligations, and his legal practice with Kegler, Brown, Hill + Ritter, he enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants with family and friends. He is also passionate about sports and especially loves watching Ohio State. If you would like to reconnect with Jeff or find out more about how you can support the campaign, he can be reached at nein.10@gmail.com.