Director of Chapter Operations
Email: preston.raines@sigep.net
Phone: 804.441.3358

Responsible For: As director of chapter operations, Preston oversees the Chapter Success Team, including expansion, volunteer recruitment, incident management and hiring for the team. His responsibilities include driving chapter growth and recruitment strategies, supporting chapter health and aligning the team’s work with organizational priorities. Preston will directly manage the Chapter Success Managers and Directors, including our Director of Volunteer Recruitment, Trevor Sullivan, and our Director of Expansion, Braden Botkin, providing leadership, coaching, and accountability to ensure chapters across the country are positioned to succeed. He also collaborates closely with other departments, including Marketing & Communications, Programs & Events, the Foundation and Finance, to ensure alignment and maximize impact across the organization.

Bio:

Preston spent his Undergraduate years at the University of Memphis. Preston served in two executive board positions within Sigma Phi Epsilon: VP of Finance and President for two terms. Preston holds a BBA in Marketing Management. After graduating, he served as a Regional Director for Sigma Phi Epsilon, traveling in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Nebraska to support 26 chapters in recruitment, retention, and finances. He also played a key role in starting a new chapter at Purdue Fort Wayne University. Outside of work, Preston enjoys playing basketball, spending time with friends, and pursuing new experiences that leave an impact on people.