Houston Yates has shown exceptional leadership as president of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity. Through his leadership, the chapter has seen increases in membership, academics, and commitment to the fraternity's values. Yates also led reforms to the campus Interfraternity Council that have made recruitment more ethical and values-based. The letter writer, a Sigma Nu staff member who has visited over 40 chapters, believes Yates is the most deserving candidate for Greek Man of the Year and Living the Ritual awards due to his inspiring leadership and embodiment of fraternal values.