Letter to My Younger Self: Tyler Brenfleck, South Florida ’15

Letter to My Younger Self: Tyler Brenfleck, South Florida ’15

To honor and rekindle the leadership experiences of Phi Delta Theta alumni, General Headquarters has initiated a special tradition: sending Kleberg memory emails to those who attended the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute. This year, the emails have been sent to alumni celebrating ten years since their Kleberg experience in 2014. These emails serve as a heartfelt reminder of the impact and lessons learned during their time at Kleberg, reinforcing the lifelong connection and commitment to the Fraternity’s values and mission.

Tyler Brenfleck, South Florida ’15, standing on the right. Tyler is holding the Phi Delta Theta flag outside of General Headquarters during the 2014 Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute.

In ten years, you’re going to receive an email notification from Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters with photos from your time at the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute, and you’ll have a good laugh. Things sure do change over a decade, but I tell you this: you’ll appreciate the memories and experiences like these that shaped your journey.

Your decision to attend Kleberg and step into a leadership role within the fraternal organization is more significant than you can imagine. This choice will set the stage for the rest of your life. True leadership is about making impactful decisions, and by choosing to get involved now, you are contributing to a prosperous future.

As you grow in the spirit of Friendship, Sound Learning, and Rectitude, remember that these qualities will shape you into someone others respect, trust, and follow. Understand that the efforts you put in today are laying the groundwork for your future successes.

See how far your limits will take you, and embrace your journey with confidence and conviction.

With admiration,

-T

About Tyler

Tyler Brenfleck, PE, is an alumnus of the Phi Delta Theta Florida Epsilon Chapter at the University of South Florida. He attended the Kleberg Institute in 2014 to pursue the vice president position at Florida Epsilon. Tyler now serves as lead civil engineer for the design of water infrastructure projects throughout the southeast US, maintaining professional licensure in Florida and Texas. He recently married his college sweetheart, Rosalind, with whom he lives in the Tampa Bay area.