Getting to Know President Bushaw

Brother Bushaw talks with Brother Hansell during a meeting.

Born in Auburn, Washington and the youngest of three boys, our very own Omega Beta chapter president, Parker Bushaw, shares his experience leading our chapter. “It’s stressful, but I wouldn’t have it any other way,” said Bushaw.

As president, Bushaw deals with general chapter management. One of his biggest challenges, however, is time. “I work nights and take a pretty hefty class load,” explained Bushaw. “It’s a big chapter with lots of people, and sometimes it’s hard to keep tabs on everything.”

Bushaw was part of the Zeta pledge class, pledging his freshman year. His big was recent Western grad, Maddy Golden, making him a proud member of the Wolfpack family, one of the many families within Omega Beta. After Golden had traveled abroad the following quarter after he was initiated, he looked to develop further friendships and made one of his best friends with Brother Erik Hykal. Bushaw currently lives with three brothers.

This summer, Bushaw has landed an internship with Target’s distribution center, which he hopes can turn into a full-time job upon his graduation. Bushaw is currently a junior studying financial economics.

He loves the Sounders, has the spirit animal of a bald eagle, loves country music and has always wanted to fly as a superpower. However, an interesting fact about himself that was shared was one of his childhood fears: public speaking.

“Public speaking used to be one of my all-time biggest fears,” disclosed Bushaw. Prior to his role as president, Parker served as the Associate Member Educator after becoming a member and then later realized he wanted to serve the chapter as the president.

“Being AME was great for leading meeting and building connections with people. I made it more of a conversation than me talking to people; it makes things more interesting,” said Bushaw. After speaking publically in front of groups of people, it is no hurdle for him to speak in front of over sixty people.

As for goals, Bushaw hopes to establish notoriety on campus, primarily within the College of Business and Economics and through faculty. He’s excited to be recognized as being involved in one of the most prestigious organizations on campus.

While Bushaw is able to lead a room of people during meetings, he says, “I can come across as intimidating, but I’m actually a lot dorkier than people think.”

If you would like to contact President Bushaw, feel free to e-mail him at omegabeta.president@gmail.com.