OUR STORY.

OUR MISSION BECAME CLEAR…

In the summer of 2018 I was in the throws of continuing to scale Tailgate Guys and PRE Event Resources across the country. I picked up my fraternity alumni magazine and noticed an article about fraternities across the country having to move their events and operations off campus. Being in the operations mindset and having been massively shaped by my fraternity experience while a student at Auburn University, I immediately thought, “this can’t happen, the Greek life experience has to stay intact.” Thus the initial idea was born… a management tool to help fraternities reduce risk in their operations while also modernizing their systems. 

Coming from a small town in rural West Georgia and attending a public, county school, my high school was far from a pipeline to large universities like Auburn. By essentially going alone to Auburn, my fraternity became my family. To this day there are a handful of my pledge brothers that I speak with regularly, one or two on a multiple times a day basis. With the foundation of these life changing relationships stemming from my fraternity background, the motivation for Chptr is simple, to ensure young greek life members have the same opportunities I had…or better. 


In the summer of 2019, we began an acquisition process to exit Tailgate Guys and PRE Event Resources, so the concept for Chptr took a backseat. Both companies were successfully sold just before the pandemic to a Private Equity buyer that has since done an excellent job continuing the pattern of growth we had established. After a long and very taxing process of selling the companies, I took around a year off to spend with my young and growing family - my wife Melanie (who I met in college) and my now two little girls: Elizabeth James (6), Margaret Charles (3). It was a fantastic year and I never thought I would get back into the business building line of work. God had other plans! 


By Spring of 2022 the idea of Chptr kept popping up in my head and I couldn't shake it. The need and opportunity was too great to sit idle. I immediately looped in several members of the leadership team I worked alongside at Tailgate Guys. They loved the idea, and our core founding team was formed. As we began to have conversations with student leaders, campus leaders, and commercial partners in the Greek system, we found that we had underestimated the need. For the next year, the groundwork began to be laid for the team, the service, and the technology necessary to support this gaping hole in Greek Life. Our mission became clear: Elevating the Greek Life Experience and Empowering Young Leaders.  


After years of intense planning and building, Chptr was officially launched in February of 2023 with a goal of staying focused on working for the chapters, aggressively pursuing feedback, and elevating Greek Life from every angle. We are making a market just like we did at Tailgate Guys, and we expect to leave a strong positive impact on the Greek community just like we did in the college sports space with Tailgate Guys. This is only just the beginning. 

See you out there.

PARKER DUFFEY

WORD ON THE STREET.

  • VP OF EVENT PLANNING | AGD

    “Chptr has not only changed the way I plan events but has lessened the burden of planning events for 700+ people and also being a college student! Chptr is a company that has shown success in consistent communication with Greek Life members and always has a creative new idea. Chptr can guide me, advise me and they understand what I am doing but above all else the team desires to create a personal connection with me. The team is ambitious, dependable and intentional. I couldn’t have had such a huge success with all my events this past semester without Chptr. This company is going to do amazing things and I encourage every greek life chapter to partner with Chptr!”

  • RECRUITMENT CHAIR | AGD

    “If I were to tell another recruitment chair about Chptr, the first thing I would say is USE THEM! Chptr has checked all the boxes for me when connecting with vendors and planning events. My experience so far with Chptr has been amazing! Chptr has been an encouraging and positive resource for me while planning a recruitment. Having them as a source for contacting vendors in Auburn has been such a blessing! I have loved everyone I have worked with at Chptr and have been so impressed by their dedication and desire to help me plan the best recruitment possible!”

  • PRESIDENT | PHI MU

    “Chptr has been a great resource for our executive board and members. Everything you could want is in one place. Chptr has allowed me oversee all different positions and parts of the sorority in an easier way. I am able to check on attendance, excuses, Panhellenic points, social and sisterhood events, and invoices all at once. We have seen better communication and organization since working with Chptr. My experience has been nothing short of amazing as I have watched this app and organization grow. It has taken lots of stress away from the job while still allowing me to be actively apart of every aspect.”

  • VP OF MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE | ALPHA OMICRON PI

    “Working with Chptr has not only enhanced my Greek Life experience, but expanded my knowledge of my role holistically. Chptr has given me the knowledge and skills I need to execute my role, making my upcoming transition seamless. Chptr has allowed me to curate elevated experiences for my chapter through local vendors and businesses. These vendors and businesses have changed the role of my job for the better. Chptr provides resources for Greek Life executive team members that would typically not exist. Additionally, chptr provides insight and guidance in areas that may be unfamiliar to an outsider in this field.”

  • DIRECTOR OF EVENT PLANNING | ALPHA OMICRON PI

    “Entering the role as event planner I was so overwhelmed but CHPTR has made it so stress free! You can add vendors yourself and you pay everything through the app so that everything is in one place which is very helpful when you book multiple things for one single event! Every time I have been overwhelmed CHPTR got everything under control for me! As a college student it can be hard to plan awesome things for your sorority, but CHPTR makes it so easy! The best thing too is that if anything messes up during my event CHPTR has you covered. “

  • VP OF EVENTS & PROGRAMMING | KAPPA DELTA

    “My position requires a lot of hard work and Chptr has empowered me to become the best in my position as possible! From the start, I have always made the joke with Jenna at Chptr that she is my “third arm.” Meaning that I can use Chptr as much or as little as I need and want to, but they are always there to help me succeed and we can bounce ideas off of each other all day long. I am so thankful for Chptr and all of the features it provides to make our jobs work as smoothly and as efficiently as possible. Chptr is here to help your chapter reach its full potential and from my experience, they have been very receptive to feedback, always wanting to know what they can do to improve and assist you in your positions in Greek life.”

  • VP OF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT | KAPPA DELTA

    “Since being in this position, Chptr has been there for me every step of the way! They have helped me when I needed it. Even if it was just to map out everything I wished for the New Member period, they helped me find ways to make that happen! Chptr helps us to be the best council we can be through tracking attendance, having phone numbers ready, and giving each position special attention to help us grow. KD has a smaller council than a lot of sororities so it can feel overwhelming with all we do, but Chptr helps relieve some of that stress! They have been probably the biggest stress reliever in this job, they are so kind and thorough with me! I don’t know what I would do without Chptr!”

  • PRESIDENT | KAPPA DELTA

    “Right from the start Chptr blew my mind. During the first few months of my term as VP, I saved at least 8 hours a week. Chptr allows for the most efficient ways to effectively use attendance, excuses and any and all point systems. In our chapter we have 3 different point systems, so it can get confusing, with Chptr that wasn't the case. I had a page for each system that clearly defined which points were approved, denied and pending. As for attendance, we had problems in the past with using location fields and automatically scanning girls in that weren't actually at an event. With Chptr, you manually check girls in using a QR code, and you are able to give access to as many people as you would like so it is done quickly and more accurately. “

  • RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR | TRI SIGMA

    “ I have had the pleasure to work with Chptr in regards to planning recruitment events, catering, and decorations. From start to finish, their service was extremely helpful. When I reached out to inquire about their services, I was met with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine eagerness to help bring my recruitment visions to life.The experience is very personalized, and no matter your chapter size or budget, they are able to help you execute your ideas. Don't be afraid to ask them questions or for advice because they are there to help and are dedicated to making sure you succeed. If you're seeking a partner to elevate your sorority's recruitment efforts to new heights, I would definitely work with Chptr.”

  • TREASURER | TRI SIGMA

    “My experience with Chptr has been nothing short of amazing. The people at Chptr are always so knowledgeable about different vendors in the area and have been able to connect us to multiple of them. They have improved the quality of our events while making them easier to put on. Everyone at Chptr has been here to help support me in my position and I know that they will always be there for me when I need help.”

  • VP OF PROGRAMMING | DELTA GAMMA

    “Being a college student it can be so overwhelming to find and contact vendors who are reliable, Chptr creates a buffer between us and the vendors to make sure that these vendors are going to do a great job. Having all the available vendors in one place simplifies the entire process. We sat down and went through every aspect of the event I was planning from beginning to end and they laid out a plan for me on how we were going to get it done. It was so nice to have them as a sounding board to throw ideas out and see what they thought. The attention to detail and creativity they provide allows your events to be bigger and better than before. They are working with you every step of the way to ensure the success of your event and that is something you will not find anywhere else!”

  • TREASURER | DELTA GAMMA

    “My experience with treasurer has been one I have learned from, grew from, and bloomed all with the help of the Chptr team. They are there for constant guidance and a helping hand when needed. One main thing to know is that working with Chptr means security in your payments to vendors. Sometimes it is nerve wracking as a treasurer when paying large amounts and knowing Chptr has vetted Delta Gamma’s vendors gives me peace of mind. Also, last minute food orders or decorations is always possible with their help! Chptr allows our chairs to still have full control of their events just without unnecessary stress!”

  • RECRUITMENT CHAIR | DELTA GAMMA

    “Everyone at Chptr has made me feel so valued as a leader and gave me the confidence to take on the position of Recruitment chair this year after being New Member Educator last year. They do such an amazing job of helping me make my visions come to life, suggesting different vendors and ideas to help my chapter stand out in recruitment. They ensure those vendors are communicating with you and charging you a fair amount. Additionally, they were each a part of different chapters themselves, so you gain amazing insight of different ways to accomplish tasks. Being able to meet with them in person and share ideas is such a privilege!”