Ken Schneider Named Chief of Staff at Michigan Hillel

Ken Schneider has served as the Director of Development, Alumni & Real Estate for Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and SAM National Properties since January 2022. He accepted his next professional opportunity to serve as Chief of Staff at Michigan Hillel. 

“This is an exciting professional advancement for Ken which melds his passion and expertise. Over the past two and a half years, Ken has diligently led efforts to advance our strategic priorities of real estate and alumni development. I am proud of his many contributions to Sigma Alpha Mu,” shared Executive Director Andy Huston.

Ken attended Chapman University where he joined the fraternity in 2010 and earned a degree in history. From 2014-2016, Ken worked on Sigma Alpha Mu staff as an Educational Leadership Consultant before leaving to get his Master’s Degree from the London School of Economics. Before rejoining SAM, Ken worked in non-profit engagement, community building, and leadership development with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. As Director of Development, Alumni & Real Estate, Ken worked to secure housing for chapters and grow our engagement of alumni in conjunction with expansion efforts.  

Ken Schneider shared, “As I get ready to take my next professional step, I know that I would not be where I am today without Sigma Alpha Mu. This organization has given more to me through personal relationships and professional growth than I ever thought possible when I signed my bid card in 2010. I am incredibly grateful to every volunteer, staff member and student leader who I worked with; their passion for this great organization shows in everything they do and SAM is better for it. Universities across North America are better for having Sigma Alpha Mu as a part of it, and I am excited to see how we grow to welcome new generations of brothers. Fast and Firm!”

Ken’s last day with the fraternity will be Friday, September 13th. 

Sigma Alpha Mu’s Mission is to foster the development of collegiate men and our alumni by instilling strong fraternal values, offering social and service opportunities, encouraging academic excellence and teaching leadership skills. Our vision is to transform Sigma Alpha Mu into the first choice of collegians seeking a forward-thinking, inclusive fraternity which enhances the university experience and prepares the fraternity member for a fulfilling life. Sigma Alpha Mu was founded in 1909 at the College of the City of New York as a fraternity of Jewish men and has been open to all men of good moral character since 1953. We will continue to attract members of all beliefs who appreciate our great heritage as a fraternity of Jewish men. Learn more at sam.org.