VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
CONNOR BROK DREXEL ’16
For Connor Brok Drexel ’16, Phi Kappa Psi volunteerism is more than just giving back — it’s a natural extension of the values that have shaped both his career and his life. As the current Volunteer Director of Member Education, Connor brings a thoughtful, growth-oriented mindset to supporting undergraduate members across the country.
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From his early days participating in leadership training as an undergraduate to now serving in a national volunteer role, Connor’s journey reflects a deep commitment to mentorship and personal development. His story highlights how the fraternity experience doesn’t end at graduation but evolves into an opportunity to lead, to give back, and to help shape the next generation of Phi Psis.
Please tell us about your career or profession.
I am a Chemical Engineer, currently I am a Continuous Improvement Manager working for a global chemicals & materials company. I joined Johnson Matthey out of college to do their rotational program for graduating engineers and had a great experience, I was able to move around the country to other sites and got to work across our different businesses and learn how to be adaptable. I’ve also enjoyed the challenge of trying new things and pushing to see what’s possible and how we can continue to improve our operations.
How has volunteering helped you live your values?
Volunteering has been a part of my life since I was young. my parents taught me the importance of giving back to my community. Volunteering has helped me grow closer in the places I have lived and better understand the communities I am a part of and helped me build relationships as I’ve moved around to different places.
What inspires you to volunteer for Phi Kappa Psi and support our members?
I was inspired as an undergraduate when I did a Regional Officer Training, I learned so much about leadership, communication, and time management that applied well beyond the fraternity experience. This made me realize the impact that alumni can have on undergraduate members. This really led me to wanting to stay involved after I graduated, sharing the knowledge I learned and continuing to learn myself from others.
How has your volunteer experience shaped you personally or professionally?
My volunteer experience has been a huge benefit professionally for me. I was a chapter advisor as I was moving into my first management role in my company and the advisory experience taught me a lot about developing people, building effective teams, and trust. It also taught me a lot about managing stakeholders (i.e. the school and local alumni) while allowing the undergraduates to learn and build on their experiences.
What do you hope our members will take from their fraternity experience?
I hope all our members remember that this experience doesn’t have to end when you graduate. By staying involved they will continue to build relationships, learn more about leadership, and help develop the next generation of men for the fraternity.
