Student Leaders Represent Georgia Southern at the Pi Sigma Epsilon Leadership Summit
The future of PSE’s Gamma Lambda Chapter is bright in the Parker College of Business as student leaders strengthen connections, enhance leadership skills, and align goals.
STATESBORO, GA (August 21, 2025) – The Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) Leadership Summit is the premier event for chapter leaders from across the nation to come together to collaborate, dream, and prepare for the upcoming academic year. Representing Georgia Southern University’s Gamma Lambda Chapter were the PSE student president, Mr. Jory Jarrells, and vice president of human resources, Mr. Jason Payne. Held in Milwaukee, WI, the two-day event offered a unique opportunity for PSE leaders to strengthen connections, enhance leadership skills, and align goals for the 2025-2026 year. It’s an opportunity to foster relationships within the PSE community, share ideas, and establish a positive tone for a successful year ahead.
“Attending the PSE Leadership Summit was such a valuable experience that combined professional development with personal growth,” explains Jory Jarrells, a senior majoring in sarketing from the Parker College of Business. “I gained new insights into leadership, teamwork, and communication that I’m excited to bring back and implement. Moving forward, I aim to utilize these insights to enhance communication within our chapter, foster stronger teamwork, and create a more engaging experience for all members.”
Held at the world headquarters of Rite-Hite, summit topics included – Stop Tolerating the Bare Minimum, Back to the Basics of Recruitment, Leading with Integrity & Purpose, and Strategic Collaboration Between Students & Faculty. Student leaders representing university chapters from across the U.S. also took part in a Faculty Advisor panel discussion, learned about the new PSE Code of Conduct, and witnessed the unveiling of the Fall 2025 Regional Conference Pro-Am Case.
“My time at the PSE Leadership Summit was exceptional! I had the opportunity to hear from fantastic speakers, learning to hone my leadership skills,” notes Jason Payne, a sophomore majoring in marketing with an emphasis in sales & sales management from the Parker College of Business. “Lessons learned at the Leadership Summit can be applied to my everyday life, through both my extracurricular activities and my academic studies. This event was a huge benefit towards my future in sales.”
“I’m proud of the time and talent that Jory and Jason have invested in the Gamma Lambda Chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon here at Georgia Southern,” remarks Travis Brickey, Director of the Center for Sales Excellence and Advisor of the Professional Business Fraternity. “We enjoyed our time in Milwaukee and truly appreciate the partnership with Rite-Hite in co-hosting the event. Rite-Hite and its leadership team showed great hospitality, proving why they are leaders in their industry!”
Center for Sales Excellence, Georgia Southern University
Located within Georgia Southern University’s Parker College of Business, the Center for Sales Excellence is recognized by the University Sales Center Alliance and the Sales Education Foundation as one of the nation’s top sales programs. Established in 2007, it is the mission of the Center to have a positive impact on the sales profession through education, research, and service. The Marketing B.B.A. program offers the students of Georgia Southern University an emphasis in Sales and Sales Management.
Through the Center, students gain experience with sales role-play in our dedicated labs, with many going on to compete in some of the nation’s most prestigious sales competitions. The Center also works to bring students together with companies in the industry looking to hire the best and brightest minds. It is the goal of the Center to be the preeminent sales program in the nation.
Pi Sigma Epsilon
Pi Sigma Epsilon is the nation’s only professional business fraternity for men and women in the fields of sales, marketing, and management. Since its inception in 1952, PSE has enriched the lives of over 65,000 people and has established chapters on over 170 campuses nationwide. For more information on Pi Sigma Epsilon, visit https://www.pse.org/.
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