Alumni Corporation Chooses Three Directors
Each year, the members of the alumni corporation choose three of their own to serve as directors. In return for the privilege of leading the corporation into the future, the directors share their experience, knowledge, and time with the rest of the alumni corporation and the undergraduate chapter.
Election Process
This year, we are interested in getting all alumni involved in the election of the directors. The nominating committee has chosen fine examples of what a director should be—brothers who demonstrate the commitment and leadership qualities essential for guiding our corporation.
Serving as a director of the Cornell Corporation of Beta Theta Pi is a substantial commitment for these brothers. They give their time to the chapter for meetings twice a year and whenever an emergency arises.
Director: Thomas H. E. Cottrell '60
Contact Information
702 Cayuga Hgts. Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: [Phone Number Removed]
Email: [Email Removed]
Education
- • BEP (Bachelor of Engineering Physics), Cornell University
- • MS, Solid State Physics, University of Delaware
- • PhD, Laser Optics, University of Rochester
Current Business
Tom lives in Ithaca, where he and his wife run a bed and breakfast accommodation. He brings extensive wine industry experience and business acumen to the board.
Wine Industry Experience
- • Symposiums, Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine (1996-present)
- • Sales: Lafitte Cork & Capsule, Tonnellerie Francaise (1995-present)
- • Winery Consultant in Eastern U.S. and California (1979-present)
- • Founder, Manager, and Winemaker, Cuvaison, Inc., Calistoga
Director: Paul Stefan Leo '81
Contact Information
1334 S. Lininger Dr., Golden, CO 80401
Phone: [Phone Number Removed]
Email: [Email Removed]
Education & Medical Career
- • BA (Physics), Cornell University
- • M.D., SUNY Downstate Medical College
- • Diplomate American Board of Anesthesia
- • ABA Certification in Pain Management
Medical Experience
- • Internship in surgery, Kings County/Downstate Hospital (1985-'86)
- • Resident in Surgery, Lincoln Hospital (1986-'87)
- • Resident in Anesthesia, The Mount Sinai Med Center (1987-'90)
- • Attending/Consultant Anesthesia & Pain Management (1990-present)
Beta Leadership
- • Director, Beta Delta Alumni Corporation (1982-present)
- • Vice President of Alumni Corporation (1983-1996)
- • Beta Delta Castle Campaign Generation Chairman
- • Assistant General Secretary and Chief of District XXVI
Director: John A. Kilcoyne Jr. '89
Contact Information
121 Horan Rd., Solvay, NY 13209
Phone: [Phone Number Removed]
Education
- • BS (ALS), Cornell University
- • Business Management & Marketing
- • Lifetime Member of ALS Alumni Association
- • BA SUNY Buffalo (International Business), 1990
- • MS, SUNY Buffalo, Coursework completed for MPA
Professional Experience
Vice President of Education, ICON Inc., a computer application and network training company currently based in Syracuse, New York. Clients include Cornell University, Syracuse University, Carrier Corporation, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Responsible for all training and instructor development, quality control, and strategic planning. Member of the Syracuse Business Executives Association.
Beta History
- • Member since 1987
- • Philanthropy Chairman (1989)
- • Elected to Board in 1991
- • Committees: Housing Contract, Board Selection, Castle Campaign
Supporting Our Leadership
The rewards seem to outweigh the costs, and for this reason, many directors are elected to serve for more than one term. The chance to meet and guide the fine young men of the undergraduate chapter and the opportunity to reflect on and remember their years at Cornell provide them with meaningful compensation.
Yours in ___kai___,
Matthew Kall '93