Zach Panos Recommendation Letter 7.22.15
Zachary Panos is recommended for a leadership position based on his impressive talents and skills developed as a leader in his fraternity. As Rush Chair in 2013, he recruited 19 new members through a well-thought out strategy and strived to improve the fraternity. The following year, when poor decisions by others created challenges, Zach's clear communication and master plan helped restore credibility. He arranged safety seminars that improved the relationship between fraternities and law enforcement. Zach has consistently demonstrated strong leadership qualities and the ability to execute ambitious plans through engaging others and recognizing stakeholders. He has shown great academic performance and leaves a positive mark through applying what he has learned.
Zach Panos Recommendation Letter 7.22.15
- 1. July22, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: It isa pleasure andprivilegetorecommendZacharyPanostoyour organizationasa youngleaderwith well-developedtalentsandskillswhowouldbe anoutstandingcredittoa workenvironmentneeding energyand dynamismina businesssetting. My exposure toZachdatesto 2013 whenIhad the occasion to meethimforthe firsttime inhisrole as RushChair forour fraternityat PennState.Iwas immediatelystruckbyhisambitiousandgregarious personalitywhile alsoseeinghimprojectconfidence andauthenticityinbeingreal andstraightforward duringthe Rush process – and doingsoas a sophomore.Hiswell thought-outstrategyforrecruitment yieldedanetnewmembershipgroupof 19 brothersinthe fall semester,all of whomwere highly motivatedtoimprove the fraternityandcarve anew possibilityandenergytowardsastronger brotherhood.Zachdidthiswhile strivingtoimprove himselfandhisbrotherswithacommitmentto service andcharacter development. Hiseffortsalsomateriallycontributedtoasignificantimprovement inour alumni corporation’sfinancesthroughZach’sdiligence incontainingexpenseswhile helpingto improve the overall fundingbase. Zach’s abilitytounderstandhisenvironmentandhow tocraft communicationtechniquesandexecute a masterplanwere putto a heftytestthe followingschool year. Whensome poordecisionmakingby otherchapterleaderspresentedadifficultleadershipchallenge andseriesof consequential obstaclesto overcome inthe fall of 2014, Zach’sstraightforwardapproachtothe challengesandclear communicationhelpedplayamajorrole inexecutingamasterplanthat returnedthe chapterto restoredcredibility.Amonghiskeyactionswasworkingwiththe local law enforcementcommunityto arrange fire andsafetyeducationseminarsforthe brotherhoodaswell asthe restof the Greek CommunityatPennState.These effortshelpeddrive awarenessandnew engagementlevelsinthe InterfraternityCouncil’srelationshipwithlaw enforcementinState College. In all,Zach hasusedhisengagingpersonalityasa tool to fosterchange andhas demonstrated consistentlythathe hasthe rightleadershipqualitiestoexecute ambitiousplans.He hasalsolearned the value of recognizingkeystakeholdersaspartnerstoaccomplishhisplansandgoals.He doesitall withan inclusive approachtobuildingteamsandbuy-infromall participantsandhisresultshave been impressive.Zachhasclearlydemonstratedgreatacademicperformance inhisstudies,andoutstanding applicationof whathe has learnedtoleave amark witha recordhe can be proudof achieving.Inmy mind,ithas beena joyto see Zach growintoa confidentandsuccessful leader,andhe iswell suitedto take on great challengesanddeliverstrongresultsinanyendeavorhe engages.He standsoutas a shiningexample of the positive experiencesandleadershipdevelopmentthatare possible withinthe GreekCommunity. Verytrulyyours, KevinMcCarroll,MBA Treasurer Beta Gamma Companyof Phi KappaTheta