Delta Chi – Knight Errant – Fall 2023

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Reed balances a successful professional life with a tight-knit family life. He has been married to Lindsey for 15 years, and they
have three kids. Outside the office, you’ll find him traveling with his family, soaking up nature, or coaching his son’s lacrosse
team. His bond to Delta Chi remains unbroken. He volunteers as the “BB” for his chapter and stays in touch with his fraternity
brothers through Delta Chi events – like Convention and DCEF gatherings – occasional weekend group trips with chapter brothers,
lake weekends with former staff members, continuous group texts and Appalachian State Mountaineers football.
Reed Davis’s professional trajectory is a compelling illustration of how fraternity connections can significantly impact personal
and professional development. From his foundational years at Appalachian State to his career growth at Truist Bank, Reed
exemplifies leadership, commitment, and the enduring values of Delta Chi.
Impact Report: Scholarship
Spotlight on Hatcher Heavyside:
An Embodiment of Delta Chi’s Values
In the close-knit community of Stephenville and the broader
world of Delta Chi, few have exemplified what it means to be a
brother, leader, and student as robustly as Hatcher Heavyside,
the current “A” of the Tarleton State Chapter.
The global events of 2020 affected many, and as students
grappled with the new realities, Hatcher drew inspiration and
strength from his surroundings. With familial ties to Tarleton
State University, Hatcher’s school choice was influenced by his
parents, both proud Tarleton alumni. The allure of fraternity
life, recommended by his mother and encouraged by a highschool
friend already in Delta Chi, soon beckoned.
Hatcher’s journey within Delta Chi has been nothing short of
remarkable. After taking on the “E” in 2020, Hatcher rejuvenated
the Alumni Golf Tournament. This included a huge
celebration during his chapter’s homecoming tailgate, fostering
connections across generations. His achievement was
recognized with the coveted Region III’s 2022 Fred Hammert
Delta Chi of the Year Award.
While his accolades are noteworthy, what stands out most
about Hatcher is his unwavering commitment to the core value
of brotherhood. He often credits Matthew Stouffer, his ‘big
brother’ in the fraternity, for instilling this profound understanding.
The fraternity’s philanthropic endeavors, especially
with the Jimmy V Foundation, gained added poignancy after
the unfortunate passing of his grandfather to cancer in 2022.
Beyond fraternity life, Hatcher’s passion for mechanical engineering,
focusing on prosthetics, is awe-inspiring. Personal
experiences, including witnessing a family friend’s challenges
after losing a leg and enduring his own ACL injury in high
school, fueled this interest. This determination is even more
remarkable considering Hatcher’s early-life battles, having
been born prematurely with cerebral palsy.
In academics, Hatcher’s excellence was acknowledged with
The Washburn Scholarship, a prestigious accolade awarded to
those who epitomize Delta Chi’s ideals. Named in recognition
of Miles Washburn, Massachusetts ‘87, this scholarship
recognizes community involvement, work responsibilities,
chapter involvement, academic achievements, and financial
considerations.
For those who’ve interacted with him or been touched by his
initiatives, it’s evident that Hatcher isn’t just a member of
Delta Chi - he embodies its spirit, values, and ritual. He is a
beacon to Delta Chi’s active members, alumni, and supporters.
Hatcher offers this message to the DCEF donors: “Thank you
for giving me this opportunity. You took the time to give back
to the brotherhood you committed to, setting the example for
people like me to follow. That means the world to me!”