The Arizona Beta Chapter of
Sigma Phi Epsilon
The University of Arizona
Wayne was initiated into Sigma Phi Epsilon in the fall of 1966 having graduated that year from Mohave Union High School in Kingman, Arizona. Wayne graduated with a BA in Geography/Urban Planning in 1970. As an undergraduate he was active in many of the various intramural sports teams throughout his tenure and was named Athlete of the Year in 1970. He also served as Pledge Trainer for two semesters.
After graduating, Wayne worked as an Escrow Officer for Lawyer’s Title of Arizona until 1973. From 1973-1980 he was the Manager of Security Pacific Mortgage Corp. He then became VP of Sale and Marketing for Diversified Design and Construction, a commercial and industrial General Contractor. During his tenure at Diversified, Wayne was active in all aspects of the statewide economic development group “Arizona Association for Industrial Development”, holding several offices during that period.
Since 1996, Brother Rutschman has been the Real Estate Manager for CTI, Inc., a Tucson based bulk commodities trucking company and manages their truck terminal network throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Wayne has been a licensed Real Estate Broker in Arizona since 1981. In addition his position at CTI, he currently is the Managing Partner of a number of commercial real estate developments in Tucson including Magee Corporate Center, an office condominium project in NW Tucson.
His work with charitable organizations in Tucson include active membership in the Active 20-30 Club of Tucson during the 70’s serving as President in 1975. In 1991 he became a member of The Tucson Conquistadores. Wayne served two terms on the Board of Directors and served as President in 2000-2001. He was inducted as a Conquistador Life Member in 2002.
As an alumnus, brother Rutschman participated at various times to assist in the management of the undergraduates with other alumni brothers. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the fee title/ownership of the house at 1420 N. Vine in 1995 from the University. He handled the contract negotiations and escrow with the University in conjunction with Dan Latin ’88.
Wayne and Marilyn celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in September. They have a son and a daughter and three grandchildren.
Wayne says “I am proud to have been involved with the house during my undergraduate years. Sigma Phi Epsilon was a valuable part of my educational experience at the U of A and I value the friendships made during my tenure there as well as the friendships that has developed over the years with fellow Sig Eps that attended before and after me. I believe there is a common bond between brothers in Sigma Phi Epsilon that can be very rewarding no matter when and how brothers are able to interact over the years.”