Being in your mid 30s and President of his family’s insurance agency wasn’t the path that Scott Corkhill thought he would take, but as a young successful alumnus, he has taken quite a ride since graduating from Stetson University in the fall of 1992.
Scott went to private schools most of his life growing up in the Orlando, FL area, and chose Stetson because he liked the small school atmosphere. Professors had more time for him, and he didn’t seem like a number as many feel when attending a big university. Since Scott is an only child, the small atmosphere of Stetson fit him best.
When Scott moved into his residence hall, he became friends with members of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. These friends encouraged Scott to join, and in the Spring of 1989, he initiated into Delta Sig. He joined the fraternity because many on campus encouraged him to get involved in something. Delta Sig had a great overall experience – they were smart, good at sports, and had fun. Scott admitted that growing up took him a bit longer, but Delta Sig helped him develop as a young man. He wasn’t the most self confident and was a bit shy. His involvement in the fraternity helped him gain confidence and interact with many people. Scott thanks the fraternity for the social development Delta Sig instilled in him.
Thirteen years after graduating, Scott talks to at least one of his chapter brothers on a daily basis. A core group of them get together frequently, including an annual surfing trip to places like Costa Rica, Indonesia, El Salvador. Friendships that he has formed through Delta Sig have been the most satisfying aspect for investing in the fraternity.
Scott was not the star leader in the chapter, but admitted to being a good athlete. Even though Scott did not hold a leadership position, he still fulfilled his duties as a member and did what was needed. He stayed true to the oath he took at initiation, even to this day!
His father was most influential in his life because Scott has followed in his dad’s professional footsteps. Scott’s dad taught him a lot of what it means to be a good businessman, and he credits his dad for where he is today.
Scott’s advice to undergraduates is to get involved on campus. What you put into your experience is what you will get out of it.
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