
Shaan Gogna

TJ Martinez

Charlie Edgar

Johnny Bashawaty

Aakarsh Real

Chandler Blackwell

Xavier Cardenas

Landon Gerry

Joshua Wong
Shaan Gogna
The chapter president is responsible for leading his brothers and managing the operations of the chapter. He is the face of the Fraternity to the chapter, the Greek community, the university, and the alumni and volunteers who support the chapter.
From San Jose, CA, our president is Shaan Gogna, a junior majoring in Microbial Biology. Fun fact: Shaan worked in a neurobiology research lab and dissected fruit fly brains.
"I joined SigEp because of the great opportunity I saw in this Fraternity. Being able to set the tone as a Founding Father within this organization means we get to start something great — along with continuing this legacy for the future members of SigEp Guiding the future of Balanced Men is essential, especially at a school like UC Berkeley."
TJ Martinez
The vice president of programming is responsible for the planning and execution of the chapter’s events and functions. He is the master of how the chapter spends its time...the chapter's calendar. He is the head of the programming committee and works to ensure his brothers have a balanced, values-based experience.
From Sacramento, CA, our vice president of programming is TJ Martinez, a freshman majoring in English. Fun Fact: Trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
"I joined SigEp due to its unique nature as an organization and the three pillars of virtue, diligence and brotherly love. The foundations of SigEp are principles I strongly believe myself and I look forward to how I can contribute to the organization."
Charlie Edgar
The vice president of finance is responsible for budgeting, collecting our dues and managing our finances. He's the man with the money!
From Gig Harbor, WA, our vice president of finance is Charlie Edgar, a sophomore majoring in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Fun fact: Charlie moved 8 times before coming to Berkeley!
"This Fraternity seemed like a group of friendly people who want to better themselves, as well as each other, and that stands out from other fraternities."
Johnny Bashawaty
The vice president of member development oversees the development experience of each brother by providing support and structure during a crucial part of their lives. Managing the chapter’s membership experience by implementing the Balanced Man Program is the keystone of the role, providing a positive fraternal experience and ensuring strong chapter leadership and operations. The vice president of member development ensures that our Founder’s vision lives on day in, day out, at every one of our chapters.
My name is Johnny, and I’m a senior at UC Berkeley studying Sociology, hoping to earn my JD down the line. Prior to Berkeley, I grew up in Orange County. I’m passionate about real estate and using the quantitative to advance qualitative, meaningful social reform. My summers have been spent interning in commercial real estate, campaign media and finance, and criminal justice reform projects. Outside of academics and career pursuits, I love longboarding, surfing, analog photography, hiking, live music, and discovering new spots in both Southern California and the Bay Area.
Aakarsh Real
The vice president of recruitment drives the quantity and quality of a chapter’s membership. By successfully recruiting the best men on campus, he ensures a great fraternity experience for his brothers and the long-term success of his chapter.
From San Jose, CA, our vice president of recruitment is Aakarsh Real, a freshman majoring in Astrophysics. Fun Fact: Fourth degree black belt in mixed martial arts.
"I loved the group of people in SigEp. They were fun to be around, but also dedicated toward becoming well-rounded individuals."
Chandler Blackwell
The vice president of the Learning Community is responsible for creating a physical and operational learning environment, and ensuring that the space is productively used by the chapter. The Learning Community is a program for high-performing chapters that partner with the University to help our brothers enhance academic success, leadership education, ethical behavior and the practical application of knowledge beyond the classroom.
Hello, my name is Chandler Blackwell. I’m a junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology, emphasizing Immunology and Molecular Medicine. I’m on the pre-med track and plan to attend medical school. I'm strongly interested in researching treatments for liver failure and cancer. Outside of academics, I enjoy exploring music, staying active, and playing or watching sports.
Email:cblackwell@berkeley.edu
Xavier Cardenas
The vice president of communications is the chapter’s information officer, lead storyteller, and the primary protector of the chapter’s brand as well as the Grand Chapter’s brand. By wielding tools like chapter sites and social media, this position helps shape perception of the chapter and put its brand in a position to thrive on campus.
From Denver, CO, our vice president of communications is Xavier Cardenas, a freshman majoring in English. Fun Fact: Took ice skating lessons as a kid.
"I joined SigEp because I love our values, from stance on hazing to our commitment to being balanced men."
Landon Gerry
The chaplain is entrusted with the care and guard of the Fraternity’s Ritual. He also leads the judicial branch of the chapter. In doing so, he is responsible for holding all members accountable to the principles of Virtue, Diligence and Brotherly Love, as well as the other standards of membership. Additionally, the chaplain plays a key role in recognizing and reinforcing the positive behaviors and actions of his brothers.
From Chico, CA, our chaplain is Landon Gerry, a freshman majoring in Political Economy. Fun Fact: Has the music taste of a dad (classic rock).
"I joined SigEp because it promotes balance, philanthropy and personal development in a way that most fraternities don't."
Joshua Wong
The Balanced Man Scholarship (BMS) chair creates a timeline and develops a plan for the BMS. He also selects and manages a BMS committee to implement the scholarship.
From Riverside, CA, our Balanced Man Scholarship Chairman is Josh Wong, a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Fun Fact: Has 29 teeth (one more than normal).
"I joined for the community that SigEp offered. Each brother I met was very welcoming and made it a place where I wanted to be."