Alumni

Join a Lifelong Brotherhood at FarmHouse Fraternity at the University of Idaho

When a young man joins FarmHouse Fraternity at the University of Idaho, he is often looking for more than just a place to live. He is seeking a community of like-minded men who share common values, support one another's success, and create lasting friendships throughout their college years.

From day one, FarmHouse members become part of a brotherhood built on leadership, scholarship, integrity, and personal growth. Surrounded by fellow University of Idaho students with diverse academic majors, career goals, and interests, members develop lifelong relationships that enrich their college experience and prepare them for success after graduation.

What many new members don't realize is that FarmHouse offers far more than four years of fraternity life. Upon graduation, members join a powerful alumni network that stretches across generations and industries. Since the founding of the Idaho Chapter in 1957, thousands of FarmHouse alumni have built successful careers in agriculture, business, engineering, technology, healthcare, education, finance, entrepreneurship, public service, and countless other professions.

Through alumni events, networking opportunities, mentoring relationships, homecoming celebrations, chapter reunions, anniversary gatherings, and volunteer leadership opportunities, FarmHouse brothers remain connected long after leaving the University of Idaho campus. These lifelong relationships often lead to professional connections, career guidance, internships, job opportunities, business partnerships, and friendships that last a lifetime.

When a young man graduates from FarmHouse and moves out of the chapter house, he isn't leaving the fraternity behind—he is becoming part of a brotherhood with nearly 70 years of history at the University of Idaho and more than a century of FarmHouse tradition nationwide.

Joining FarmHouse means becoming part of something much bigger than yourself: a lifelong network of leaders, professionals, mentors, and friends who are committed to helping one another succeed. It's not just a fraternity experience—it's a lifetime of brotherhood, personal development, professional networking, and opportunities to build meaningful connections that can shape your future.

For students considering fraternity recruitment at the University of Idaho, FarmHouse offers the rare opportunity to gain both an unforgettable college experience and a lifelong professional network that continues to open doors long after graduation.

FARMHOUSE PHOTO, 1959 - 1960

Back Row (left to right)

Robert Schelske, Phil Edwards, Garth Sasser, Larry Harvey, Tom Stroschein, Steve Davis, Jeffry Lynn, Neil Poulson, Lyle Sasser, Clarence Chapman, Gordon Elliot, Bob Bradley

Middle Row (left to right)

Darrell Hatfield, Dean Kohntopp, Dwayne Westfall, Ernie Polz, Steve Bonn, Ed Christensen, Malcolm King, Dale Turnipseed, Don Gradwohl

Front Row (left to right)

Fred Proshold, Doug Parks, Dick Beier, Gene Allen, Julian Perez, Vern Kuhlm, Jerome Jankowski

Distinguished Idaho Chapter Alumni

Dr. Duane "Doc" LeTourneau (Founding Father): Although an alumnus of the Minnesota chapter, "Doc" is the cornerstone of the Idaho chapter's history. He served as the chapter's advisor for over 50 years and was the first recipient of the International Outstanding Advisor Award in 2010. He was also honored as a Master Builder of Men in 1966.

Michael Donaldson (Initiated 1973): A College of Science graduate who rose to become the President and CEO of Valent U.S.A. Corporation, Valent BioSciences, and Pace International. He was inducted into the University of Idaho Alumni Hall of Fame for his leadership in biotechnology and agriculture.

Dick Wittman (Initiated 1968): A prominent alumnus recognized with the Robert L. Off Servant Leader Award for his tireless contributions and leadership within the FarmHouse Foundation.

Eric Billings (Initiated 2006): Served as the Director of Annual Giving at the University of Idaho and is currently an Associate Vice President for Digital Product Management at RNL.

Will Howard: A successful landscape architect and President at Stack Rock Group who continues to support the chapter through professional design expertise.

Cameron Ryffel (Initiated 2003): A dedicated volunteer who has been instrumental in the chapter's strategic planning and ongoing alumni engagement.

A Network of Professional Diversity

Reflecting our commitment to all fields of study, Idaho FarmHouse alumni occupy high-level roles across various industries:

Agricultural Engineering: Dave Bjorneberg (Supervisory Engineer, USDA-ARS).

Industry Leadership: Travis Blacker (Director, Idaho Potato Commission) and Zak Miller (CEO, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation).

Finance & Banking: Doug Robison (Idaho President, Northwest Farm Credit Services).

Science & Veterinary Medicine: Karl Umiker (Clearwater Canyon Cellars).