Fraternity and Sorority Life Insider

Pledging Sigma Phi Epsilon in 1987 and graduating in 1991, Frank Friesenhahn has spent nearly four decades nurturing the brotherhood that shaped his life. What began as pledge-class friendships grew into lifelong partnerships—many of his closest SigEp brothers remain his real-life friends, business partners, and trusted collaborators. Known as the “connector,” Frank served as social chair as an undergraduate and never stopped embodying that role, continually bringing people together with intention and heart.

 

After years of missionary work and watching his youngest daughter choose Texas State, Frank felt called to re-engage with the university and support the Fraternity & Sorority Life community. That mission evolved into a renewed effort to bring SigEp back to campus. Around the same time, fellow alumnus Tim Hayden felt the same pull, and soon national headquarters united their efforts. After a year of groundwork, the environment at Texas State—strong university support, engaged alumni, a growing Greek community, and an energized FSL office—created the perfect moment for SigEp’s return.

 

On October 7th, Frank helped initiate nine new brothers—the first in 27 years—with 24 alumni flying in on short notice to celebrate. Since then, the chapter has found  12 more men to be committed prospects for a spring initation, each described as a “different breed” of student-leader. This fall, Frank organized a full alumni weekend, and the SigEp Alumni Volunteer Corporation raised $23,000 in just five days. Their goals are ambitious: a Texas Tau charter by April 2026 and chapter housing by Fall 2026.

 

Frank also plays a key role in the annual all-Greek tailgate, now in its third year, collaborating with alumni leaders like Tim Hayden, Jeff Truscott, TKE alumnus Mike Haase and ATO alumnus Fritz Cox. His commitment reflects the core values he and his brothers were raised on: education, mentorship, and intentional friendship. Frank and the SigEp alumni remain steadfast in recreating the transformative fraternity experience that shaped them—and in building a powerful legacy for the next generation of Texas State students.

 

The FSL Office is honored to spotlight the incredible example of alumni engagement and personal dedication demonstrated by leaders like Frank Friesenhahn.