Gabe Van Wormer

Gabe graduated from Hanover College in May 2025 with a bachelor of arts in kinesiology and integrative physiology. While at Hanover, he was a three-year starter on the football team before medically retiring and stepping into a coaching role during his senior year. He joined Phi Delta Theta as a freshman and later served as chapter president, driven by a passion for mental health advocacy in predominantly male communities. His leadership experience and academic background have helped him develop strong interpersonal skills and a deep commitment to making a meaningful impact. He joined General Headquarters staff in 2025 as a Recruitment Specialist.

Originally from southern Indiana, Gabe grew up spending time on the Ohio River with his younger brother. He enjoys quality time with his family and dogs, exploring new places, and appreciating music and the arts. He brings curiosity, empathy, and a competitive spirit to everything he does.

Gabe works with the following chapters:

Arkansas Beta, Arkansas State University
Illinois Eta, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Gamma, Monmouth College
Indiana Alpha, Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana Beta, Wabash College
Indiana Delta, Franklin College
Indiana Epsilon, Hanover College
Indiana Gamma, Butler University
Indiana Iota, Valparaiso University
Indiana Kappa, Ball State University
Indiana Theta, Purdue University
Indiana Zeta, DePauw University
Michigan Alpha, University of Michigan
Michigan Beta, Michigan State University
Michigan Delta, Kettering University
Michigan Eta, Western Michigan University
Michigan Zeta, Central Michigan University
Missouri Alpha, University of Missouri
Missouri Beta, Westminster College-Missouri
Missouri Beta Prime, Central Methodist University
Missouri Iota, Lindenwood University
Missouri Zeta, Southeast Missouri State University
Ohio Alpha, Miami University-Oxford
Ohio Beta, Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Epsilon, University of Akron
Ohio Eta Case, Western Reserve University
Ohio Gamma, Ohio University
Ohio Lambda, Kent State University
Ohio Mu, Ashland University
Ohio Theta, University of Cincinnati
Wisconsin Alpha, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin Epsilon, St. Norbert College
Wisconsin Gamma, Ripon College
Wisconsin Zeta, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Why did you decide to work for Phi Delta Theta?

“I pounced on the opportunity to do mission-based work and positively impact the trajectories of people’s lives. I’m blessed to be in a position where I can spread the benefits of the safest and most supportive fraternity in the world to those who are in need of personal and professional development. Phi Delta Theta has given me a network of people to learn from, rely on, and celebrate my accomplishments. Proud to be a Phi!” 

Gabe Van Wormer