Thank you for your lifelong engagement to Phi Delta Theta and your commitment to hazing prevention!
Once a Phi Delt, always a Phi Delt. The bonds created at the beginning of membership are designed to sustain each person through every stage of life, keeping all connected through peer-to-peer relationships and via valuable mentor/mentee networking and intergenerational sharing of wisdom. Phi Delta Theta prides itself on having an incredible network of dedicated alumni and supporters who dedicate their time to give back to the organization. A lifelong commitment to the Fraternity by volunteers enables members to become the greatest version of themselves.
Meet Marc S. Mores, Iowa State ’95, a dedicated volunteer with Phi Delta Theta. Marc Mores is executive vice president of James R. Favor & Company LLC, an exclusive provider of Lloyd’s of London insurance products for fraternities and sororities. Prior to joining Favor & Company, Marc held several key staff positions with Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters where he was instrumental in developing the organization’s Don’t Tarnish the Badge anti-hazing campaign. He’s a frequent speaker at Fraternity leadership events and on college campuses, addressing hazing, alcohol and risk management. Not only does he serve the Fraternity, but he is also serving as the president of the Hazing Prevention Network.
Favor & Co. Executive Vice President and Hazing Prevention Network President Marc S. Mores, Iowa State ’95, with Sean Wagner.
Why have you stayed connected with Phi Delta Theta after graduation?
I had a transformative experience as an undergraduate at Iowa State University. The Iowa Gamma Chapter instilled in me values like trust, loyalty, perspective, and the importance of initiative—lessons I couldn’t have learned in the classroom. After graduation, I worked for the fraternity headquarters which further entrenched my belief that fraternity, when done the right way, has a profound positive impact on young men. Since leaving staff, I strive to give back to the organization that shaped me into who I am today through volunteering for local chapters, and organizations like the Hazing Prevention Network. The bond of brotherhood has carried on for me as I still interact with my pledge brothers on a weekly, if not daily basis, sharing our lives fully and supporting one another.
How did you get involved Hazing Prevention Network? Tell us about your experience.
My career as an insurance professional allows me to emphasize health and safety through interactions with many leaders from other fraternities and sororities. In 2013, Scott Bova, president of the Triangle Education Foundation, invited me to join the Hazing Prevention Network board. I couldn’t fathom at the time serving as president but I am proud of the significant strides we have made in raising awareness about hazing prevention, thanks in part to the support from organizations like Phi Delta Theta.
What accomplishments or career milestones are you most proud of, and how do you attribute them to your experience?
I’m particularly proud of my role in implementing Phi Delta Theta’s Alcohol-Free Housing Policy in 1997, a pivotal change for our Fraternity. Working alongside dedicated, visionary leaders like Bob Deloian, Bob Biggs, and Tom Balzer, we implemented this paradigm-shifting vision for Phi Delta Theta. There were several other cornerstones of Phi Delta Theta’s educational program offerings that are still flourishing today like the McKenzie Family Presidents Leadership Conference, the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute, and the event planning program which I am proud of my involvement to help launch. I also cherish my recent term as chair of the Iowa State University Alumni Association Board of Directors, following in my father’s footsteps. All of these experiences were built from my days as a Phikeia where I learned many important life lessons including how to stand up for myself and those around me like my fellow pledge brothers.
How did your time with Phi Delta Theta influence your perspective on hazing prevention?
Having experienced hazing myself, I recognize its damaging impact. At Leadership College in 1993, I was inspired by leaders like Bob Deloian and Tony Ambrose, who helped me revamp my chapter’s Phikeia education program to focus on values-based activities. Later, as a staff member working with Mike Scarlatelli, I helped implement the Fraternity’s Don’t Tarnish the Badge campaign, emphasizing transparency and accountability in our chapters. As an insurance professional, I see all too often the tragedies that occur due to unintended consequences because of a failure to stand up and stop activities that bring harm to individuals, chapters, and the organization.
What advice do you have for current Fraternity members and leaders in fostering a culture of safety and respect?
If you believe in the Ritual of Phi Delta Theta, you understand that hazing contradicts the respect and love we owe one another. Chapters should take pride in showcasing their Phikeia education program to parents, University leaders, and alumni. Any hesitation to do so indicates a need for change, and the GHQ staff is ready to assist you in crafting an enriching experience for your Phikeia that fosters their commitment to our Fraternity. Remember, the more you invest in Phi Delta Theta, the more you will gain from it.
What role do you see alumni playing in hazing prevention, given your own dual perspective as both an alumnus and hazing prevention advocate?
As an alumnus, I’ve facilitated many Phi Delt conferences and witnessed firsthand how engaged alumni can positively impact current chapter leaders. Very simply, our chapter officers need our alumni volunteers—whether it be a chapter advisory board member, a house corporation officer, or just an interested alumnus that stops by the chapter house on a football weekend—to engage with the chapter. The vast knowledge and experience alumni brothers have is unlikely to be tapped unless an offer to assist is extended. The simple presence of alumni volunteers at chapter meetings, speaking at recruitment events, or participating in initiation will be welcomed. Your presence can inspire younger members to strive for excellence.
How can Phi Delts show their support during National Hazing Prevention Week?
During National Hazing Prevention Week, Phi Delts can engage with the Hazing Prevention Network in many ways. Visit our website to join webinars, fundraise, and take the Hazing Prevention Pledge. Every action contributes to fostering a culture of safety and respect. I also encourage you to become a hazing prevention advocate by completing the certification and earning a badge from Credly. Stand up, empower yourself, and inspire those around you to help prevent hazing.
