2016 International Convention

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Personal Itinerary
PIKE Power Player Presentation
2016 International Convention Program
International Convention
Overview and Agenda
Distinguished Achievement Award
Shield & Diamond Articles
PIKE Today
Prominent Pikes
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Personal Itinerary
Personal Itinerary for Joe Plumeri
2016 Pi Kappa Alpha International Convention
Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Location:
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-0500
Confirmation # 3256817751 (room for break following presentation)
PIKE Contact Information:
Ryan Flickinger, CEO PIKE Foundation:
Justin Buck, EVP & CEO ΠΚΑ Fraternity:
4:00 PM
312-972-2121
901-230-2013
[email protected]
[email protected]
Arrival via personal aircraft into New Orleans airport
Transportation - _____ to meet Joe and travel to Hilton Riverside
Room - _____ will have hotel room key for hand delivery
5:00-6:00 PM
PIKE Power Player Lecture (see tab)
Joe Caruso will provide the introduction of Joe Plumeri.
Attire: Coat & Tie | Location: Salon D, first floor
6:00 PM
Return to hotel room to change into black tuxedo; take time as necessary
6:00-7:00 PM
PIKE Power Player Reception (50-75 people)
Reception in Honor of DAA Recipient Joe Plumeri; select alumnus VIPs,
International Officers, and high-performing undergraduates will be in
attendance.
Location: River Room – follow signs from lobby level to Riverside
Building immediately past the right side of the front desk
7:00 PM
International President’s Banquet
Joe Plumeri will be seated at the head table. Following welcome by
emcee, Plumeri will be re-introduced as DAA recipient and he should
provide additional brief remarks as appropriate. As dinner is served,
Plumeri will depart banquet according to his preference.
~ 7:30 PM
Transportation to airport provided by _________
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PIKE Power Player Presentation
PIKE Power Player Presentation | August 4, 2016 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Dress Code: Formal- Suit and Tie
Format: Remarks followed by limited Q&A,
informally scripted (see attached)
Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Address: Two Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA
Room: Salon D, 1st floor
Phone: (504) 561-0500
Owner: Wesson Anderson
EVENT DETAILS:
Time:
5:00-6:00 PM
Audience Size:
850-1,000
The majority of attendees will be undergraduate leaders from chapters across North America
Event Overview:
Leadership presentation by Joe Plumeri; presentation of award
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
5:00-5:05 PM
Introductions:
N. Ryan Flickinger, CEO, PIKE Foundation, will introduce Joe Caruso.
Joe Caruso will introduce Joe Plumeri
5:05-6:00 PM
Joe Plumeri remarks; limited Q&A, if time allows
SPEECH OVERVIEW:
Desired Outcome: Encourage all attendees, specifically undergraduates, to pursue their life’s
passion and achieve success during their undergraduate career, fraternity experience, and
throughout their life.
Tone: Inspirational / Passionate
Title: PIKE Power Player: A presentation by the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient,
Joe Plumeri (William & Mary, Gamma '64), on Achieving Personal & Professional Success through
Passion.
The following themes and examples are merely suggestions for incorporation into Mr. Plumeri’s
remarks as requested and based off an understanding of some of the key concepts as illustrated in
The Power of Being Yourself.
Theme 1: Play in Traffic – Take Chances & Risks (the right kind), Show Up
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Message 1: The Fraternity (like Rotary, Kiwanis) is by its very nature a vehicle to meet people
from different backgrounds within your chapter, from other chapters around the country, and
from other organizations on campus. Just being a member isn’t enough; you must make the
most of the opportunity you have and take it.
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Message 2: Seek out an elected or appointed chapter office position, any position and make the
most of it. Volunteer – for anything! Community Relations, Alumni Relations – so your job is to
call upon community organizations or alumni leaders and tell our story or see how we can help
them – sign me up! It’s a great opportunity for your organization and for yourself personally.
Membership Education – I get to meet subject matter experts personally and have them share
information with the chapter, or learn the information and deliver myself – sign me up.
Message 3: Attend PIKE University events. Sure there is a cost – a cost for not attending. So
you’re telling me as an 18-22 year old, I have the chance to travel somewhere, learn how to run
my business better, hear incredible presentations (like mine), and meet hundreds of fellow
brothers and alumni who may be able to help me realize my passion – I need to be there, my
entire chapter needs to be there.
Message 4: The social media topic is big among this demographic. It is great, but business;
including fraternity business, especially recruitment, is and will always be done face to face.
Theme 2: Look Up, Not Down
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Message 1: The importance of staying positive in challenging circumstances. Maybe you’re not
the best fraternity on your campus. Don’t let another group’s membership, resources, or house
dictate your reality. Inspire others with your vision. Pi Kappa Alpha is not an “alternative”; it
should never be second or third best. Purposeful thinking can shift the landscape.
Message 2: “In the absence of a common vision, in the absence of leadership, everybody will
supply their own vision and their own leadership, and the result will be a divided, scattered”
fraternity. How are you, as leaders, communicating your vision? A text message or email isn’t
enough. You need to meet with every member of your chapter, alumni, university officials –
share your goals and vision, publicize them, and inspire those around you.
Message 3: Willingness to Please is paramount. It is fine to want to be the best on campus, win
awards locally and nationally – that type of greed is understood. Those accomplishments also
help to feed your ego, individually and collectively. If you set out as a leader, with a willingness
to please those in your chapter and in your community, you will succeed and be the best.
Theme 3: Everyone Has the Same Plumbing / Assuming CEO Position with Willis
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Message 1: Overcoming traditions. Willis had traditions, some good, some bad. Pi Kappa
Alpha has traditions. The ones involving values: friendship, love, truth, honor, loyalty, hard
work, supporting others, pursuing excellence – those should be nurtured and advanced. Local
traditions, with no bearing in the history or ritual of the Fraternity – ones which don’t inspire
vision and passion, some which tear people apart, should be eliminated no matter how difficult.
What made the Fraternity successful in 1868 versus 1968 versus 2016? Some of those same
characteristics have stood the test of time: our values. Others do not and should be replaced “We
don’t want to live by tradition; we want to build on it.”
Message 2: Pi Kappa Alpha is a team sport, the ultimate people business – if your chapter has
a great culture, build upon it. If your culture needs to be changed, start by bringing pride into
the organization. Do people (university, parents, alumni) have the wrong perception of your
organization? Pick up the phone, go out and meet them and tell them what you are really about
– no one else is going to do it for you.
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Message 3: Pi Kappa Alpha International President John Bobango has stressed the importance
of knowing your chapter operations from the ground up, understanding every aspect of its
operations. As a leader, not only must you inspire people, but you must also “know the business
inside and out. God is in the details. Hard work leads to good results.”
Specific Chapter Examples (for potential incorporation into Joe Plumeri remarks)
Smythe Chapter – refers to a chapter performing in top 10% in ΠΚΑ
Excellence Chapter – refers to a chapter performing in top 25% in ΠΚΑ
Perennial Smythe Chapter: One of our best – consider recognizing and congratulating; challenge to
keep setting higher goals
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), Alpha Kappa Chapter
 11 consecutive Smythe Awards (24 total)
 Recruit both largest and best men each year; has created a culture where the best men seek
out ΠΚΑ
 Send over 50 men annually to leadership programming (PIKE U) to reinforce culture of
excellence and training the next era of leadership
 Successfully engages all of its members to drive toward their ultimate goal of being an
outstanding chapter year in/year out
 Engages and utilizes alumni support system
 Steward of their community: campus, city, etc.
 Raised $20,000 for charity; 1st in intramurals; 1st in academics
 Chapter President: Schott Schroer
 Rush Chairman: William Wyne
Previous Smythe/Excellence but has Trailed Off
University of Arizona, Gamma Delta Chapter
 Fourth consecutive Smythe in 2014, but has trailed off since
 Has adopted a wait for who shows up vs. recruit the best men approach, relying on social
credibility instead of hard work; taking a complacent approach to various operations
 Are they seeking out the alumni assistance and resources at their disposal?
 Is your chapter still focused on attaining high achievement on a collective and individual
basis, seeking out opportunities to excel and individual leadership positions on campus?
 How are you defining success? Being a role model on campus for all student organizations or
are we strictly focused on being the best socially?
 Chapter President: Clark Abourisk
 Treasurer: Austin Mette
 Others in attendance: Alex Skiljan
 What is your chapter mission at Arizona? How do you plan to achieve it during the
upcoming academic year?
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Previous Smythe/Excellence but has trailed off
University of Florida, Alpha Eta Chapter
 Smythe Award in 2014,
 If you were to ask them if they are the best on their campus, they would say “yes”
o Ask them why?
o Would the university agree with that? Sororities? The Community?
o Has every member of their chapter “bought in” to their vision of success?
o Is the leadership setting the right example at all times?
 We want a great chapter at University of Florida, but all of their members must “buy in” to
the vision
 Chapter President: Brant Wickersham
Chapter to Challenge/Encourage
Washington State University, Gamma Xi Chapter
 Chapter was a Smythe winning chapter in 2011, but has had numerous challenges since
 At present, this is a chapter that is just doing the minimum
 Has begun to implement a Chapter Action Plan to improve chapter operations and
performance; already seeing the benefits.
o Ask if everyone in their chapter is aware and buys-in to the chapter’s new vision?
 Reinvigorated alumni base very much involved in the chapter’s progress and wants them to
succeed. Are undergraduates leveraging this resource accordingly?
 The path ahead for this group will be a difficult one. Success does not happen easily or
overnight.
 Address how to stay motivated; celebrate small wins
 Chapter President: Adam Pitt
EVENT LOGISTICS:
Stage: Yes
Podium: Yes, to the side
Timer: No
Type of Microphone: Lavaliere
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2016 International Convention Program
THE PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
NEW ORLEANS • 2016
WELCOME TO THE 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
FROM THE
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Brothers,
Alpha.
On behalf of the Supreme
Council and all of our volunteer international officers, I
welcome you to New Orleans
for the 2016 International
Convention of Pi Kappa
Our Fraternity continues to expand while also
maintaining PIKE excellence in terms of chapter
quality, attendance at leadership programs, and
membership. While this is a time to celebrate
those achievements, it is also a time to realize
our work is far from complete.
Convention is the official meeting of our Fraternity but for anyone that attends, it is far more
than just the election of officers and the business
of the Fraternity. Convention is an experience!
I encourage you to make the most of this incredible opportunity.
Participate in the legislative sessions, speak up
in the committee meetings, but most of all socialize with and engage your fellow Pikes from
all over North America. Any conversation with
some of the more senior members of our Fraternity will no doubt contain phrases like, “I
remember Boston in 1986” or “Memphis in
2008 was amazing!” I am confident that because
of your participation here, all of us will one day
be telling fond stories of New Orleans 2016!
I sincerely hope that you will leave this event
having made new and lasting friendships. I also
hope you will leave motivated and invigorated,
having gained insight to the best practices and
initiatives which will benefit your own Chapter
or alumni association.
It is my honor to be your International President.
I look forward to a successful and memorable
Convention as we celebrate 148 years of Pi
Kappa Alpha.
FROM THE
FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
FROM THE
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Greetings, Brothers!
Brothers!
On behalf of the Pi Kappa
Alpha Foundation, welcome
to the 2016 Pi Kappa Alpha
Convention! It’s going to be
a great learning experience
and a lot of fun. Your attendance at the Convention shows your commitment to ensuring that Pi Kappa Alpha remains
the college fraternity experience by which all
others are judged. On behalf of the Foundation’s
Board of Trustees and staff, thank you for making
the commitment to attend and continue Pi Kappa
Alpha’s legacy of excellence.
The Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation raises funds to
educate and empower principled leaders. As a
part of fulfilling that objective, the Foundation
is proud to support the educational and leadership programs of Pike University and the Fraternity, including those at this Convention, through
grants and scholarships. We thank the Foundation’s generous supporters for enabling us to
support those programs that help keep our
Fraternity the world’s premier college fraternity.
The Foundation looks forward to celebrating the
accomplishments of the Fraternity, Pike University, and the Foundation during the Convention.
Take full advantage of the educational and leadership offerings while at the Convention and
you will find the flame of Pi Kappa Alpha burning
brighter than ever in your heart.
Welcome to New Orleans!
On behalf of the Fraternity’s
professional staff, welcome
to the 2016 Pi Kappa Alpha
International Convention. The Convention is not only the biennial
business meeting of Pi Kappa Alpha, but the
premier event of our Fraternity. Countless brothers over the years have expressed that it provides some of the fondest memories of their
Fraternity experiences.
We hope you enjoy this opportunity to interact
and network with student and alumni members,
international officers, and volunteers from
across North America. We encourage you to
fully engage in the activities of the Convention
– educational sessions, legislative considerations, inspirational speeches and recognition,
and the election of the new Supreme Council.
The Convention is also a time to celebrate the
Fraternity’s many successes. Without a doubt,
the recognition of Chapters, undergraduates,
and alumni achievements will be one of the
many highlights of the Convention.
The Fraternity staff stands ready to advise and
assist you throughout the next few days. Again,
welcome and have fun, and let’s plan together
for a bright future for our beloved Pi Kappa
Alpha.
In phi phi kappa alpha,
Fraternally,
Mark A. Robertson
President
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation
Justin A. Buck
Executive Vice President
The Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity
Fraternally,
John A. Bobango
International President
THE PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY • 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION • NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONVENTION DRESS | Dress for the Convention is business professional (suits or sport coats with ties). This is a business conference and appropriate behavior is expected at all times.
ALCOHOL | No alcohol should be brought to the hotel at any time
throughout the Convention. Should you choose to leave the hotel at any
time, please keep in mind that the legal drinking age in New Orleans is
21. Be prepared to show proof of age when attempting to purchase alcohol.
The city of New Orleans is very strict on fake IDs. Offenders should be
prepared to spend the night in jail.
BEHAVIOR | While attending the Pi Kappa Alpha International Convention,
you are not only representing your local chapter and the International
Fraternity, you also represent all past and future fraternity men. Therefore,
you are expected to conduct yourself as a gentleman.
EMERGENCIES | Emergencies may be handled by contacting the hotel
operator or hotel security by dialing “0”.
HOTEL | Convention participants are responsible for paying their own
hotel bills and making appropriate payment arrangements with the hotel
staff. Your room bill will reflect charges for services, such as parking, PayPer-View movies, and hotel outlets such as the lobby bar. Check in is at
3:00 p.m. and checkout is at 12:00 noon. If extra time is needed, please
make the appropriate arrangements with the hotel. Damages occurring
to hotel rooms will be billed to the occupants. Anyone causing a disturbance
will be asked to leave the hotel and may be assessed a fee.
NAME TAGS | Wear your name tags at all times while on hotel property.
It serves as your admittance to all programs and meals. In order to assist
with identifying the type of registration you have purchased, your name
tag has designated days or registrant type included.
CONVENTION OFFICE | The PIKE Convention office will be maintained
each day of the Convention. The office is located in Eglinton & Winton on
the second floor.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
OPENING SESSION
CONVENTION BANQUETS
Wednesday evening’s opening session will feature welcome remarks from
Executive Vice President and CEO Justin A. Buck (Southeast Missouri State,
Epsilon Iota ’96), presentation of our national anthems, and an overview
of the Convention property and agenda.
Note: These events are open to all attendees who purchased either a full
registration package, a guest ticket, or the specific day pass. Nametags
are required for entry.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
A keynote address by International President John A. Bobango (Arkansas
State, Delta Theta ’74) will follow the presentation of charters to the
Fraternity’s newly installed chapters and recognition of the 2016 Loyalty
Award recipient.
There are several opportunities for delegates as well as non-delegates to
participate in educational programming. Please review the agenda for
details on when sessions focusing on new member education, recruitment,
ritual, and health & safety will be featured throughout the Convention.
There will also be specific programming for the Fraternity’s dedicated
volunteers.
LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS
Three legislative sessions are scheduled during the Convention. These
programs constitute the official business meetings of the Fraternity and
will feature: reports from the Fraternity’s various entities and officers,
discussions and votes on a variety of legislative proposals including changes
to the Fraternity’s Constitution and Chapter Codes, and the election of
the 2016-18 Supreme Council.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF LEGISLATION 1:00 PM FRIDAY
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Each chapter and alumni association delegate as well as an international
officer will be assigned to a legislative committee. The Rules and Credentials Committee will coordinate the presentation of proposals to the
legislative sessions and verify delegate eligibility. The Membership, Resolutions, and Constitution and Chapter Codes Committees will discuss a
variety of proposals before presenting legislation to the Convention for
adoption.
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S BANQUET
PIKE UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
The Foundation proudly recognizes the 2016 Robertson Most Outstanding Undergraduate, Order of the West Range Inductees, and φφκα Club
recognitions.
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS LUNCHEON
A highlight of the Convention, this luncheon will feature the presentation
of the Chapter Advisor of the Year Award, the Robert Adger Smythe
Awards, as well as the Distinguished Achievement Award.
INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS BANQUET
At the Convention’s final event, all international officers will participate
in the traditional “Duck Walk,” and the Convention delegation and guests
will be the first to hear from the newly elected international president.
VENDOR EXHIBITION
The Fraternity’s official vendors will be exhibiting on Friday 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please take this
opportunity to visit these loyal supporters of Pi Kappa Alpha.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT
Attendees who registered for this event will
participate in a community service project on
Friday, August 5 in cooperation with Ronald
McDonald House-NOLA.
“Helping Families Find Strength in Numbers” is
more than a slogan. It’s something that happens
every day at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater New Orleans. Our 15-room
house serves as home-away-from-home for an
average of 85 families each month; many are
from Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, and some
from countries like Pakistan, on the other side
of the globe. While here, they find strength not
only by being together as families, but being
together with families who are feeling the same
stress, fear, hope and hopefully, joy, as their
children heal from serious illnesses.
The mission of the Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Greater New Orleans is to provide
a “home-away-from-home” to families of seriously ill children and to provide programs that
give comfort, compassion and care to children
and their families.
The New Orleans Ronald McDonald House
opened in December 1983. It is a beautiful,
homey, 15-bedroom home with a huge kitchen and dining room, two
laundry areas, a toy room, two dens and an outside patio area – plenty
of space for guests to make themselves at home and visit with each other.
Pi Kappa Alpha is pleased to partner with Ronald McDonald HouseNOLA, supporting the mission to provide a home-away-from-home for
families of seriously ill children.
Keeping families close
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Recognizing Volunteer and Alumni Accomplishments
Pi Kappa Alpha maintains a strong tradition of volunteer and alumni
support to undergraduate chapters, involvement in alumni associations,
and achievement in all walks of life. The Fraternity annually recognizes
alumni accomplishments in these areas during the presentation of the
International Awards.
CHAPTER ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented to one advisor per year, this award recognizes outstanding
performance by an advisor, and is a token of appreciation for that volunteer’s hard work and dedication to the undergraduate experience.
ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented to one advisory board per year, this award recognizes outstanding performance and dedication in support of the undergraduate experience by a full advisory board (composed of at least three individuals).
YOUNG ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
The Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity is proud to unveil the inaugural class for Young Alumnus of the Year. The award recognizes alumnus
members under the age of 35 and awards up to nine young alumni for
their professional accomplishments, contributions to their community,
and their involvement as a volunteer for Pi Kappa Alpha, all while displaying the values of a True PIKE.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
The Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity is proud to unveil the inaugural class for Volunteer of the Year. This award recognizes a class of up
2
to 23 volunteers who represent their respective regions as a volunteer
for Pi Kappa Alpha. Recipients currently serve on an alumni advisory board,
house corporation, or alumni association board of directors.
WILLIAM R. NESTER AWARDS FOR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXCELLENCE
The Nester Awards – named after former Pi Kappa Alpha National President, Memorial Foundation President, National Interfraternity Conference
President and Loyalty Award Recipient William R. Nester (Cincinnati, Alpha
Xi ’47) – recognize outstanding performance by alumni associations.
In recognition of outstanding individual achievement…
LOYALTY AWARD
The Loyalty Award was created in 1969 to annually recognize an alumnus
who has displayed significant support and loyalty to the Fraternity at
either the local or international level.
2015 – Charles R. Barnes II (Florida State, Delta Lambda ’65)
2014 – John Michael Williams (Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi ’68)
2013 – Thomas C. Tillar, Jr. (Virginia Tech, Epsilon ’71)
2012 – Jerry W. Askew (North Carolina, Tau ’73)
2011 – Richard E. Charlton III (Auburn, Upsilon ’61)
2010 – Marvin D. Dennis (Illinois, Beta Eta ’56)
2009 – William N. LaForge (Delta State, Zeta Beta ’69)
2008 – D. Mark Anderson (Wofford, Nu ’76)
2007 – Thomas J. Turner (Texas Tech, Epsilon Gamma ’67)
2006 – F. Raymond Jenkins (Texas, Beta Mu ’54)
2005 – Daniel F. McGehee (Southeast Missouri State, Epsilon Iota ’63)
2004 – Raymond L. Orians (Memphis, Delta Zeta ’66)
2003 – Larry W. Lunsford (Tennessee, Zeta ’71)
2002 - Robert N. Cox (Southeast Missouri State, Epsilon Iota ’64)
Data, Brother Plumeri served as chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings plc. Among his notable milestones while at Willis, in addition to an
extraordinary return to public ownership, was his public leadership against
conflicts of interest in the insurance industry.
JUDGE ELBERT P. TUTTLE DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Before joining Willis, Brother Plumeri had a 32-year career at Citigroup
and its predecessor companies. As CEO of Citibank North America, he led
the integration of the consumer businesses at Citicorp and Travelers
Group. He also served as chairman and CEO of Travelers Primerica Financial Services, vice chairman of the Travelers Group, and president and
managing partner of Shearson Lehman Brothers. A widely admired leader
in the insurance industry, Brother Plumeri was named to Treasury & Risk
magazine’s list of “100 Most Influential People in Finance” in 2009 and
2010. He was also recognized by St. John’s University School of Risk
Management as Insurance Leader of the Year in 2006.
Established in 1936, the Distinguished Achievement Award is presented
annually to the alumnus member who has compiled the most distinguished
resume in his vocation, profession or field of public service. It is named
after Elbert P. Tuttle (Cornell, Beta Theta ’17), a veteran who served in
both World Wars, as Chief Justice of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
from 1961-68, and as a Senior Justice until his death in 1996. Under
Tuttle’s leadership, the Fifth Circuit became recognized as a leader in the
fight against segregation. He was the recipient of the 1954 Distinguished
Achievement Award.
Past Recipients:
2015 – R. Andrew Miller (Florida State, Delta Lambda ’70); President &
CEO, Seminole Boosters Inc.
2014 – Ivor J. “Ike” Evans (Kansas State, Alpha Omega ’61); retired President & COO of Union Pacific Railroad
2013 – Joe T. Ford (Arkansas, Alpha Zeta ’57); Partner, Westrock Capital;
Former CEO, Alltel
Kenneth W. Lowe (North Carolina, Tau ’70); Chairman, President
& CEO, Scripps Networks
2012 – Jon L. Kyl (Arizona, Gamma Delta ’61); U.S. Senator from Arizona
2011 – G. Brint Ryan (North Texas, Epsilon Delta ’83); Chairman & CEO,
Ryan
2010 – Edward S. Hyman Jr. (Texas, Beta Mu ’65); Chairman & Founder
of International Strategy & Investment (ISI)
2009 – R. Scott Van Pelt (Maryland, Delta Psi ’88); Anchor and Correspondent, ESPN
2008 – Raymond L. Orians (Memphis, Delta Zeta ’66); Executive Vice
President Emeritus, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
2007 – Pete Sessions (Southwestern, Alpha Omicron ’76); U.S. Congressman, Texas
2006 – Edward A. Pease (Indiana, Delta Xi ’71); Senior Vice President,
Government Relations, Rolls Royce North America, Inc.
2005 – B. Kevin Turner (East Central, Epsilon Omega ’85); COO, Microsoft
Corporation
2004 – Charles O. “Chad” Holliday (Tennessee, Zeta ’67); Chairman &
CEO, DuPont
2003 – Neal L. Patterson (Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi ’68); Chairman &
CEO, Cerner Corporation
2002 – Tim McGraw (Louisiana-Monroe, Eta Omicron ’86); Country Music
Artist
2016 Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient
JOSEPH J. PLUMERI
(William and Mary, Gamma ’64)
Vice Chairman of First Data Board of Directors
Brother Plumeri is vice chairman of the First Data board
of directors and former CEO of Willis Group, Citibank
North America, and Primerica. Since joining First Data,
he has played a pivotal role in the company’s transformation from a transaction processor to a payments
technology company and solutions provider to merchants and financial institutions. Prior to joining First
Brother Plumeri is a generous philanthropist; an avid sportsman and
baseball entrepreneur; and a national best-selling author. He serves on
the boards of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse;
Mount Sinai Medical Center; the Jackie Robinson Foundation; and the
Churchill Museum at the Cabinet War Rooms in London. Brother Plumeri
is an owner of the Trenton Thunder, the AA-affiliate of the New York
Yankees, and the Trenton Blue Claws, the A-affiliate of the Philadelphia
Phillies. In 2015, he published his first book, The Power of Being Yourself:
A Game Plan for Success – by Putting Passion into Your Life and Work.
Based on his life experiences, he offers simple yet profound guidance on
how to stay positive, motivate yourself and others, and achieve success
in your life and work. All of the author’s proceeds from the book will be
donated to the Make-A-Wish© Foundation and the Center on Addiction
and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Most recently, Brother
Plumeri committed $5 million to create the Joe Plumeri Center for Social
Justice and Economic Opportunity at New York Law School (NYLS). The
center will allow aspiring law students to provide critically needed law
services to those who would otherwise be unable to afford it.
Brother Plumeri received his bachelor of arts in history and education
from the College of William and Mary, and attended New York Law School.
In 2011, William and Mary awarded him an Honorary Doctorate of Public
Service in honor of his philanthropic endeavors, where he delivered a
speech to the 2011 graduates – “Go Play in Traffic (and Follow the Signs
Along the Road)” – which was hailed by the New York Times as one of the
best speeches of the year. National Public Radio ranked his speech among
the “Best Commencement Speeches, Ever” joining 350 other speakers
going back to 1774. In 2015, NYLS awarded him an honorary law degree
and his speech was rated one of the best of the year by Time.com.
Celebrating undergraduate achievement…
Pi Kappa Alpha annually recognizes outstanding chapter achievement
with the presentation of the Fraternity’s International Awards. The 2015-16
Awards will be presented throughout the Convention starting with the
Orians Excellence Awards presentation on Wednesday evening and culminating with the distribution of the Fraternity’s Smythe Awards at the
International Awards Luncheon on Saturday afternoon.
Those who are recognized as award winners have not only have demonstrated outstanding performance, but have also proven that they are
among the “best of the best” from Pi Kappa Alpha’s roster of 220 chapters
and colonies. Pi Kappa Alpha recognizes their significant achievement by
presenting the following awards:
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THE ROBERT ADGER SMYTHE AWARD
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Smythe Award recognizes overall chapter superiority and prominence.
The chapters that win this award are top on their campus and the “best
of the best” amongst all of Pi Kappa Alpha. Chapters are recognized at
three different Smythe levels depending upon the number of consecutive
awards won – Champion (first award), Legacy (third consecutive award),
or Dynasty (fifth or more consecutive award).
Scholarship Cup
Man Miles Award
Level I, Level II, and Level III Recruitment
100+ Man Chapters
PIKE University Attendance
The presentation of the Smythe Awards is often regarded as the most
exciting part of the awards program.
Leadership Summit registration fees will vary between $100-$150 depending on the summit location this year, a price that includes Friday
night and Saturday programming and meals. PIKE University scholarships
continue to be available for chapters who attend Convention and/or have
funds remaining from 2015-16. Apply online to use PIKE University scholarships during the registration process for an upcoming event at www.
pikeuniversity.org or contact your chapter consultant to inquire about
your chapter’s balance.
THE HARVEY T. NEWELL MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER AWARD
The Harvey T. Newell Award recognizes those chapters that have most
significantly improved or persevered through adversity. The award is
presented in memory of Harvey T. Newell Jr. (Millsaps, Alpha Iota ’30),
who died in a 1953 airplane crash while serving as the Fraternity’s national president. Last year’s award winner, recognized at the 2015 Academy,
was Delta Xi Chapter at Indiana University.
RAYMOND L. ORIANS CHAPTER EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Raymond L. Orians Chapter Excellence Awards recognize overall
chapter excellence. The chapters that win this award are among the best
on their campus and Pi Kappa Alpha’s most competitive chapters. The
award is named after Raymond L. Orians, who served as the Fraternity’s
Executive Vice president from 1984-2009.
The recipients of this year’s Raymond L. Orians Excellence Awards will
receive recognition at the Opening Session, as well as one reserved seat
at Saturday’s International Awards Luncheon.
CHAPTER PROGRAMMING AWARDS
The Programming Awards recognize chapters for excellence in specific
areas of chapter programming, 16 areas in total. Multiple winners may
be recognized in each category. Awards are given for: recruitment, new
member education, continuing education, alumni relations, finances,
health & safety, management, international fraternity participation, ritual,
athletics, scholarship, community service, philanthropy, public relations,
campus involvement, and accountability.
PIKE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
PIKE UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATION
Undergraduates who attend three events (Garnet Level) will receive a
PIKE University lapel pin, certificate, and recognition in the Shield &
Diamond and at www.pikeuniversity.org. Those who attend five events
(Gold Level) will also receive a transcript, letters of recommendation, an
official Pi Kappa Alpha graduation stole, and the certification displayed
on their LinkedIn profile.
MAKE THE 25 MAN COMMITMENT!
PIKE University – and thereby Pi Kappa Alpha – only succeeds with everyone’s participation. This year, make the 25 Man Commitment by sending
at least 25 members to PIKE University events. The 25 Man Commitment
is an investment that will put your chapter on top! Those chapters making
the commitment in 2015-16 were:
Missouri S&T
Missouri
Cincinnati
Ohio State
Utah
Kansas State
Kansas
Texas
Wisconsin
Purdue
Minnesota
Nebraska
Utah State
Lehigh
Washington State
Northwestern
Rensselaer
Tulsa
Oklahoma State
Nebraska-Omaha
North Texas
Toledo
Southeast Missouri State
East Carolina
South Florida
Louisiana-Lafayette
Louisiana-Monroe
Texas-Arlington
Indiana State
Alabama-Huntsville
Chapman
Nebraska-Kearney
Rose-Hulman
Rockhurst
Louisville
Wilfrid Laurier
Nevada-Las Vegas
South Dakota
Coastal Carolina
Vermont
Drexel
Embry-Riddle
McNeese State
California State-Fullerton
Northwestern State
PIKE University’s 2016-17 year is starting off with a bang thanks to the exciting International Convention in New Orleans!
Keep the momentum high and make plans now to join us at another PIKE University event this year. You will not be disappointed!
PIKE University 2016-2017 Tour of Events
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Leadership Summit 1
October 29, 2016
Doubletree Spokane City Center
Spokane, WA
Chapter Executives Conference
January 5-8, 2017
The Peabody Hotel
Memphis, TN
Leadership Summit 6
February 24-26, 2017
Dallas/Plano at Legacy Town Center
Dallas, TX
Leadership Summit 2
November 11-13, 2016
Doubletree Philadelphia-Valley Forge
Philadelphia, PA
Leadership Summit 4
February 3-5, 2017
The Westin Lombard-Yorktown Center
Chicago, IL
Leadership Summit 7
Santa Clara Marriott
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership Summit 3
Leadership Summit 5
The Academy
November 18-20, 2016
July 27-30, 2017
The Peabody Hotel
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
Marriott Atlanta Century Center
KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY • 2016 INTERNATIONAL
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PI KAPPA ALPHA FOUNDATION AWARDS
THE ORDER OF WEST RANGE
MICHAEL L. AINSLIE
(Vanderbilt, Sigma ’62)
Brother Ainslie has enjoyed a long career in business
and not for profit leadership. In 1984, he became President and CEO of Sotheby’s, the worldwide auction and
real estate company. Over the next decade, he led a
team that changed the global auction business from a
stuffy, dealer focused one to the lively, private collector auction world of
today. In addition to strengthening Sotheby’s 85 global offices and sales
rooms, he led expansions in Russia, Japan, Korea and Israel. Ainslie served
as the first Chair of the Posse Foundation board, partnering with the
founder Debbie Bial to make Posse the country’s leading college access
program for inner city public high school graduates. Today, each fall a
Posse cohort of ten scholars enter 56 elite universities across the country.
Over 800 new Posse scholars are selected each year to receive full tuition
leadership merit scholarships. 6,300 have graduated or are attending
college today. Ninety percent of Posse scholars graduate. Over 45 percent
are attending or have completed graduate school.
Ainslie, a Tennessee native, graduated from Vanderbilt University and
after traveling abroad on a Corning Foundation World Travel Fellowship,
attended Harvard Business School, receiving his MBA in Finance in 1968.
Prior to Sotheby’s, Ainslie served as President and CEO of the National
Trust for Historic Preservation, leading a strategic shift to focus on private
investment in historic buildings. He helped write into the 1981 Reagan
tax bill the 25 percent investment tax credit for historic renovation. This
incentive led to a boom in historic building investment of over $8 billion
in the following decade.
Ainslie has served on many boards, including Vanderbilt University, the
United States Tennis Association, the St. Joe Company, the International
Tennis Hall of Fame, and Lehman Brothers. Ainslie has four grown children,
a daughter who will enter Vanderbilt this fall, and lives with his wife,
Suzanne, in Palm Beach, Florida.
ANDY D. HENDRICKSON
(California-Berkeley, Alpha Sigma ’84)
Brother Hendrickson has been a leader and pioneer in
computer graphics since 1990. He leads engineering
groups to build digital tools, systems, and techniques
enabling creation of the some of most beloved entertainment in motion picture and gaming. Today, as CTO
of Activision Publishing, he leads technology fueling two of the world’s
strongest gaming brands, Call of Duty and Destiny.
Previously, he was head of technology for Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and
Magic, Dreamworks, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. His work can
be seen in 80+ motion pictures spanning two and a half decades with
highlights from live action and animated films such as Jurassic Park, Perfect
Storm, Pearl Harbor, Minority Report, Star Wars, Shrek, Frozen, Wreck it
Ralph, Big Hero6, and most recently Zootopia. His pioneering efforts include synthetic humans, digital stunt doubles,
photorealistic fluid and explosion simulation, efficient global illumination,
large scale distributed computing, and exabyte scale storage systems.
Brother Hendrickson served as two-term president of Alpha Sigma Chapter
in 1987 and 1988, graduating with a degree in physics in 1989. He began
his career at Skywalker Sound, a division of Lucasfilm after working his
way through college as a sound engineer for live concerts and clubs. He
holds several U.S. patents, and is a member of the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences, and a member of the Academy’s Science and
Technology Council. He has two daughters and resides in Studio City,
California.
JAMES L. MELSA
(Iowa State, Alpha Phi ’57)
Dr. Melsa is currently the Dean Emeritus of the College
of Engineering at Iowa State University. A distinguished
scholar, an award-winning educator, and a visionary
corporate leader, Dr. James L. Melsa served as dean of
the Iowa State University College of Engineering from
1995-2004. Previously, he spent 11 years at Tellabs Inc., Lisle, IL, a telecommunications equipment manufacturer, including appointments as
vice president of strategic planning and advanced technology, vice president of research and development, and vice president of strategic quality
and process management.
Brother Melsa also was on the faculty at the University of Notre Dame
for 11 years, serving as professor and chair of the electrical engineering
department. He has also worked as a faculty member at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, and the University of Arizona, Tucson. During his
years as an academic, Melsa conducted significant research on control
and estimation theory, speech encoding, and digital signal processing;
earned recognition as one of the nation’s outstanding electrical engineering professors; and authored or co-authored 125 publications and 12
books.
He was named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
in 1978 and received that group’s Third Millennium Medal in 2000. He
has previously served as President of the IEEE Control Systems Society
and President of Eta Kappa Nu, the national electrical and computer
engineering honorary. He is currently the president of the American
Association of Engineering Societies and chairman of the board of trustees at Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. He was named a fellow of the
American Society for Engineering Education in 2006 and was the 2007-08
President of ASEE. He has an extensive record of service to national and
international groups, including the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library
Association, the Iowa Business Council, and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (past member of the Board of Examiners and the Board
of Overseers).
Melsa received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State
(1960), and his M.S. (1962) and Ph.D. (1965) degrees from the University
of Arizona, Tucson.
ROBERT E. MILSTEAD JR.
(Houston, Epsilon Eta ’71)
Lieutenant General Robert E. Milstead, Jr. (Houston,
Epsilon Eta ’71) has served his country with honor for
nearly 40 years. After graduating from the University
of Houston with a bachelor of arts in English, he completed officer candidate school and was commissioned
as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine
Corps in 1975. Milstead completed the Basic School in Quantico, Virginia
and reported to Pensacola, Florida for flight training. He earned his naval
aviator wings of gold in September 1976 beginning a career of flying AH-1
Cobra light attack helicopters.
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Milstead served with distinction in progressive leadership roles within
squadrons, Marine Aircraft Groups, Marine Aircraft Wings and select staff
positions throughout his career. He led Marines in Somalia, and Iraq accumulating over 4,000 flight hours during peacetime and combat operations including Operations Restore Hope (Somalia), Provide Comfort
(Northern Iraq) and Iraqi Freedom.
He commanded Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169
from 1994-96. Milstead served subsequent assignments to Headquarters,
U.S. Marine Corps, as the Head of the Aviation Weapons Systems Requirements Branch (APW) and the in the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Strategic and Tactical
Systems, Land Warfare.
In 2001, Milstead assumed command of Marine Aircraft Group 29, the
War Eagles and took part in combat operations during Operation Iraqi
Freedom. He assumed command of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing
(Forward) and redeployed to Iraq. He was promoted to brigadier general
in February 2005 and became Commanding General, Second Marine
Aircraft Wing.
Following this tour, Milstead served as Director, Marine Corps Public Affairs
with later assignment as Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting
Command. In 2010, he was appointed to the grade of Lieutenant General
and assumed the duties Deputy Commandant, Manpower and Reserve
Affairs, where he served until retiring from active duty in November 2014.
Milstead graduated with honors from the Marine Corps Command and
Staff College and later earned a master of science in national security
strategy from the National War College.
Lieutenant General Milstead’s personal decorations include the Defense
Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two gold stars in lieu of
second and third awards with the Combat V, Meritorious Service Medal,
Air Medal with 6 Strike/Flight Awards, Joint Service Commendation Medal,
and the Navy Commendation Medal.
He is happily married and resides with his wife in Burke, Virginia. He has
four children and a quiver of grandchildren.
2016 ROBERTSON MOST OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE
LOGAN D. HIRSCH
(Central Arkansas, Epsilon Phi ’14)
Logan Drake Hirsch is the recipient of the 2016 Robertson Most Outstanding Undergraduate Award. Brother
Hirsch is a 2014 initiate of the Epsilon Phi Chapter at
University of Central Arkansas. He graduated summa
cum laude in April 2016 with a bachelor of science
degree in nursing.
Logan was extended membership into the Sigma Theta Tau International
Honor Society of Nursing, Order of Omega Honor Society, Alpha Chi National Collegiate Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society. He was also inducted into the UCA Department of
Nursing Honors Program. In 2016, he was recognized as a Who’s Who
Among Students In American Universities and Colleges. He was named a
UCA Presidential Scholar seven semesters for achieving a 4.0 GPA.
Fraternally, Logan served Epsilon Phi Chapter in numerous leadership
positions, namely new member educator, internal vice president and
president. He also represented Pi Kappa Alpha on the Interfraternity
Council and on the intramural field. His chapter recognized him for his
service and achievements by honoring him with the chapter’s Distinguished
PIKE Award – twice. Internationally, Logan is PIKE University Certified at
the Gold Level.
Logan has received numerous accolades throughout his college career.
He was selected as the Department of Nursing Undergraduate Outstanding Student, recipient of the Dr. Lauretta Koenigseder Nursing Scholarship
Award, and Outstanding Greek Man.
ROBERTSON AWARD FINALISTS
ROBERT T. NOONAN
(Cincinnati, Alpha Xi ’12)
Robert recently graduated magna cum laude from the
University of Cincinnati with a bachelor of business
administration. He was recognized by his university as
the Greek Life Male Lifelong Achievement Award.
Robbie is a member of the Mortar Board National
College Senior Honor Society, Order of Omega, and the
UC Sigma Sigma Men’s Honor Society. Fraternally, he served his chapter
as recruitment chairman and the Greek community as IFC president. He
is PIKE University Certified at the Gold Level.
MATTHEW D. WHITAKER
(Northwestern State, Mu Kappa ’14)
Matthew recently graduated from Northwestern State
University of Louisiana with a bachelor of science degree
in psychology. He is a member of the Blue Key Honor
Society and the Psi Chi Honor Society. On campus,
Matthew served as SGA president and a freshman
orientation leader. He was recognized as Greek Man of
the Year, Homecoming King, and Mr. Northwestern State University.
Fraternally, Matthew served his chapter as president, recruitment chairman and internal vice president. He is PIKE University Certified at the Gold
Level. His chapter named him 2015 PIKE Man of the Year.
Logan has donated countless hours of community service supporting a
variety of causes including Top Soccer, Bear Essentials Food Pantry, Mothers
Against Drunk Driving, Special Olympics, Susan G. Komen Race For The
Cure, Walk-A-Mile In Her Shoes, and the American Red Cross. He also
supports the PIKE Foundation financially through his φφκα Club membership.
Logan is currently working as a registered nurse in the cardiovascular
intensive care unit at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock. He has
future plans to pursue a Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice degree
and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) accreditation.
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PHI PHI KAPPA ALPHA CLUB (Information as of 6/20/2016)
Student donors are supporting the Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation with gifts to the ϕϕκα Club. Participation in 2015-16 included almost
4,000 PIKE student members and 46 chapters achieving 100 percent participation status, with total donations exceeding $83,000.
Proceeds of gifts to the PIKE Fund at the ϕϕκα Club level benefit the Chapter Endowment Fund of the donor’s chapter. Scholarships
issued from a chapter’s endowment fund benefit students in several ways, including underwriting scholarships for participation in PIKE
University leadership events.
2015-16 100% ϕϕκα Club
Chapters
Individuals
Epsilon (Virginia Tech)
Psi (North Georgia)
Alpha Zeta (Arkansas)
Alpha Kappa (Missouri S&T)
Alpha Xi (Cincinnati)
Alpha Tau (Utah)
Alpha Phi (Iowa State)
Alpha Omega (Kansas State)
Beta Beta (Washington)
Gamma Beta (Nebraska-Lincoln)
Gamma Epsilon (Utah State)
Gamma Lambda (Lehigh)
Gamma Tau (Rensselaer)
Gamma Upsilon (Tulsa)
Gamma Chi (Oklahoma State)
Delta Nu (Wayne State)
Delta Chi (Nebraska-Omaha)
Epsilon Gamma (Texas Tech)
Epsilon Epsilon (Toledo)
Epsilon Iota (Southeast Missouri State)
Epsilon Kappa (Lamar)
Zeta Theta (Texas State-San Marcos)
Zeta Lambda (Adrian)
Zeta Mu (Idaho)
Zeta Pi (South Florida)
Zeta Omega (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Eta Omicron (Louisiana-Monroe)
Eta Tau (Austin Peay State)
Eta Upsilon (Texas-Arlington)
Theta Mu (Massachusetts)
Theta Xi (Texas A&M-Commerce)
Theta Omicron (Indiana State)
Theta Pi (Alabama-Huntsville)
Iota Gamma (Nebraska-Kearney)
Iota Delta (Rose-Hulman)
Kappa Epsilon (Rockhurst)
Kappa Zeta (Louisville)
Kappa Mu (Wilfrid Laurier)
Kappa Nu (Pacific)
Kappa Pi (South Dakota)
Lambda Delta (Vermont)
Lambda Iota (Central Oklahoma)
Lambda Mu (Embry Riddle)
Lambda Rho (North Carolina-Greensboro)
Mu Delta (McMaster)
Mu Epsilon (California State-Fullerton)
Joseph Abramo, Lambda Gamma ’14
Walid Abu Naba'a, Delta Lambda ’14
Edward Avakian, Lambda Lambda ’16
Connor W. Bailey, Eta Upsilon ’15
Austin R. Bloom, Delta Tau ’14
Daniel D. Brooks, Psi ’03
Stewart G. Brumbeloe, Iota Upsilon ’14
Eric P. Campos, Eta Tau ’15
Jorge Cardenas, Mu Kappa ’14
Joshua M. Carlile, Delta Epsilon ’15
Nathan S. Carlin, Epsilon Upsilon ’14
Daniel T. Clark, Iota Beta ’13
Lucas Crawley, Epsilon Lambda ’14
Salman M. Danesh, Eta Upsilon ’15
Matthew Farner, Beta Delta ’12
Matthew A. Feagan, Epsilon Delta ’15
Frederick C. Fleming Jr., Delta Tau ’14
Cole Gardner, Epsilon Lambda ’14
Robert B. George, Iota ’15
Carsten A. Grupe, Gamma Kappa ’14
Matthew Haig, Mu Lambda ’15
Bryan M. Haley, Lambda Upsilon ’13
Tyler C. Hall, Gamma Psi ’14
Justin C. Hawthorne, Alpha Psi ’15
Logan D. Hirsch, Epsilon Phi ’14
Taylor A. Kent, Delta Tau ’14
Craig Lamb, Epsilon Lambda ’14
Aaron Lazenby, Zeta Eta ’13
Joey Lombardi, Zeta Pi ’15
Jonathan A. McBrien, Theta Upsilon ’13
Jonathan A. Payton, Zeta Iota ’15
Michael D. Pritchard, Epsilon Sigma ’15
Austin T. Rogers, Mu Nu ’15
Clayton Rose, Theta Kappa ’14
Tyler Spiewak, Delta Beta ’15
Tyler J. Stephenson, Epsilon Sigma ’13
Toma C. Stubbs, Lambda Upsilon ’11
Conner A. Taylor, Zeta Beta ’14
Nathan R. Timmons, Eta Pi ’14
Reese R. Triana, Eta Rho ’15
Zackary S. Vaughn, Epsilon Sigma ’14
Nathaniel J. Wilcox, Gamma Kappa ’15
Eric A. Wilson, Delta Tau ’14
Alex R. Zavoral, Zeta Kappa ’15
Down in Old Virginny
It was down in old Virginny
where Pi K A began;
Its honor and its loyalty
first took its noble stand.
The unity of this Fraternity,
can weather all storms that may come.
THAT MAY COME.
Pi K A has the men
that stand way above the rest;
to all Fraternity men
it represents the best.
For the garnet and the gold will never grow old,
in the heart of every Pi K A.
PHI PHI K A!
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WHO’S WHO IN PI KAPPA ALPHA
THE SUPREME COUNCIL
JOHN A. BOBANGO
(Arkansas State, Delta Theta ’74)
International President
John has served as international vice president, international legal counsel, Foundation trustee, Cumberland
regional president, and as a member of the Fraternity’s
staff. He has also served on the Fraternity’s Finance
Committee and as president of the Risk Awareness Foundation. John is
the managing partner of the law firm of Farris Bobango. John and his wife,
Lisa, reside in Germantown, Tennessee, and have two children, Allen and
Mary Lauren. PC|FS
MARK C. DZIATCZAK
(Wayne State, Delta Nu ’91)
International Vice President
Mark has served on the PIKE University board of directors, as Great Lakes regional president, as an undergraduate international vice president, and as a member
of the Fraternity’s staff after serving his own chapter
in multiple committee chair roles including new member educator, executive officer, and president. Professionally, he is the district deputy superintendent for teaching and learning in Troy, Michigan, and is currently a doctoral student in the field of education leadership at Oakland
University. Mark was named as the MASC/MAHS Michigan Principal of
the Year in 2014. He also serves as president of the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association and as director for the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation governing board. Mark ran the
119th Boston Marathon in 2015. He and his wife, Lisa, reside in Troy,
Michigan, with their two children, Alaina and Anthony. OT|PC|SK
MATHEW J. FORREST
(Southern Illinois, Iota Mu ’94)
Immediate Past International President
Mat has served as international president (2012-14),
three terms as international vice president, Sunshine
regional president, and colony/chapter advisor to
Lambda Beta Chapter (Florida Atlantic). Mat has also
served as an officer in the Iota Mu Alumni Association and the South
Florida Alumni Association and remains active in both. He was the alumnus
volunteer on the inaugural True Pike Challenge. He is a government affairs
consultant with the firm Ballard Partners. Mat and his wife, Jillian, reside
in West Palm Beach, Florida, with their children: Addison, Cameron, and
newborn Leighton Lucille. PC|SK
KEY
(Donor recognition as of June 8, 2016)
OT = Oak Trust
JF = Junior Founders Society
PC = President’s Council
FS = Founders Society
SD = Shield & Diamond Society
1868 = 1868 Society
LV = Lily of the Valley Society
47WRS = 47 West Range Society
GG = Garnet & Gold Society
RS = Rotunda Society
SK = Sabre & Key Society
PS = Pillar Society
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GRAHAM P. JEWELL
(Rockhurst, Kappa Epsilon ’13)
Graham served his chapter as president, alumni relations chairman, housing chairman, ingress week chairman, and new member educator. He also served on
the recruitment and brotherhood committees. Graham’s
campus activities included orientation leader, Greek Week coordinator,
Community Outreach committee member, and student ambassador. He
graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication with minors in
business and French.
MICHAEL R. McMILLAN
(California-San Diego, Kappa Phi ’97)
Michael is completing his first term as an international
vice president following service as Pacific Coast regional president. He has also served as a member of the
Fraternity’s staff and as president of his chapter. Michael
is a licensed attorney and director at Cushman and Wakefield working in
commercial real estate. Michael and his wife, Stacy, reside in Dublin,
California, with their sons, Gavin and Connor. PC|SK
BILL D. PHAN
(Indiana, Delta Xi ’12)
Bill has served as a member of the Fraternity’s Finance
Committee. He served his chapter as president, external vice president, and brotherhood and housing chairs.
Bill’s chapter recognized him as Initiate of the Year in
2013 and Pike of the Year 2014-16. His campus activities and offices have
included director of Men Against Rape & Sexual Assault (MARS), director
of involvement for Culture of Care, Greek educational programming intern
for the Student Life & Learning office, a conduct officer on the Student
Organization Ethics Board, and a sports broadcaster for the university’s
radio station. Bill was awarded the IFC 2014-15 Chapter President of the
Year during his junior year and the Division of Student Affairs McKaig
Award during his senior year. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in
sports communication-broadcasting and a business certificate.
MICHAEL W. RILEY
(Kansas State, Alpha Omega ’84)
In addition to serving as an international vice president,
Mike serves as a risk awareness advisor and is president
of the Risk Awareness Foundation. He also serves on
the Fraternity’s Finance Committee. Previously, Mike
served as international legal counsel, a member of the White Horse Holding
Corporation as a real estate advisor, Heartland regional president, Alpha
Omega’s house corporation president, and as a professional staff member
of the Fraternity. Professionally, he is senior vice president of Morrill &
Janes Bank and is a municipal judge for seven Kansas communities. He
and his wife, Courtney, reside in Hiawatha, Kansas, with their daughters,
Ashlyn and Reagan. PC|JF
JOHN M. SILBERSTEIN
(Chapman, Theta Psi ’85)
International Legal Counsel
John also serves as a risk awareness advisor and as vice
president of the Risk Awareness Foundation. He has
served as Golden West regional president, chapter
advisor to Theta Psi Chapter, and as Theta Psi Housing
Corporation president. He is a chief litigation manager for Liberty Mutual
Insurance Company. He also serves as the Pacific District Risk Manager
for USA Hockey. In his spare time, he coaches high school hockey at his
high school alma mater, Servite. John and his wife, Amy, live in Orange,
California, with their three sons: Joseph, Jacob, and Jonah. OT|PC|JF
SHAD D. WILLIAMS
(Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi ’90)
In addition to serving as international vice president,
Shad currently serves as chairman of the Fraternity’s
Finance Committee. He has previously served as president of the PIKE University board of directors and as
a member of the Fraternity’s staff from 1994-98. Professionally, Shad is
director and vice president of the South region of Allscripts, a healthcare
technology and services provider. He and his wife, Paige, reside in Germantown, Tennessee, with their children: Ramsay, Addison, and Brennan.
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REGIONAL PRESIDENTS
M. JUSTIN ACKLEY
(Utah, Alpha Tau ’01)
Founders Regional President
As an undergraduate, Justin served two years as Alpha
Tau Chapter’s Director of New Member Education and
two years as Interfraternity Council Vice President. In
2006, Justin began hosting the informal group that
would later become the National Capital Area Alumni Association (NCAAA)
and would later serve as vice president and president of the NCAAA. He
served as the chapter advisor for Delta Alpha Chapter at George Washington University from 2010-13. Professionally, Justin is a senior legislative
assistant with the United States House of Representatives. He works on
energy, transportation, and foreign affairs issues. He is an active participant
with Honor Flight, a non-profit organization created solely to honor
America’s veterans, and sits on the board of directors for Operation Incubation, a non-profit that provides prenatal incubators to developing
communities. Justin currently resides in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife,
Erin. SD
STEVEN Z. ANTONE
(Michigan, Beta Tau ’95)
Great Lakes Regional President
As an undergraduate, Steve held positions including
social chair, assistant recruitment chair and alumni
relations chair. He was awarded the SLAG award by his
chapter and was president of Mortar Board National
Honor Society. After graduating from Michigan, Steve went on to medical
school at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in
New York City. While in New York, he served as recruitment advisor for
the New York University colony, eventually assuming the colony advisor
position and ultimately serving as chapter advisor to the re-chartered
Alpha Upsilon Chapter. Steve was a finalist for Chapter Advisor of the Year
in 2000. He served as chapter advisor to Beta Tau Chapter from 2006-12
and implemented the chapter’s first alumni advisory board. Steve completed his residency at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit and
he is currently in private practice as a general pediatrician in Rochester
Hills, Michigan. He lives with his wife, Rachel, and their two children in
Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
R. BRANDON BARNHILL
(Montevallo, Theta Beta ’93)
Dixie Regional President
Brandon has served as president of the Gulf Coast
Alumni Association, chairman of the Theta Beta Alumni
Advisory Board, and recruitment advisor for the Eta
Kappa Alumni Advisory Board. He was a member of
the Fraternity’s staff for two years. Professionally, Brandon is the human
resources manager for Evident, a leading healthcare technology company.
Brandon lives in Mobile, Alabama, with his wife, Lisa, and their son, Alexander. PC|SK
DEVANG DESAI
(Miami, Gamma Omega ’03)
Sunshine Regional President
Devang also serves the Fraternity as a risk awareness
advisor. He has served previously as chapter advisor to
Gamma Omega Chapter and as a member of the Chapter’s alumni advisory board. He also serves as a vice
president for the University of Miami Alumni Association and was president for the University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association. Devang
completed the True Pike Challenge in 2007. Devang is actively involved
with the Boy Scouts of America and is an Eagle Scout. He is a shareholder with the law firm of Gaebe, Mullen, Antonelli & DiMatteo in Coral
Gables, Florida, where he resides. PC|JF
LARRY W. EBY
(Southeast Missouri State, Epsilon Iota ’88)
Heartland Regional President
Larry is currently the executive vice president and COO
of Vast Broadband. He received his bachelor of science
degree from Southeast Missouri State University, where
he later earned the Young Alumni Merit Award. Larry
previously served nine years on the board of directors for the National
Television Cooperative. He was a 2015 inductee into Cable TV Pioneers.
He is currently serving as president of the Sikeston Regional Chamber of
Commerce. Larry serves as chairman and operations advisor for Epsilon
Iota Chapter, and previously served on the house corporation board and
as a member of the Fraternity’s staff. He resides in Sikeston, Missouri,
with his wife, Anita, and two daughters, Lauren and Maggie. PC|SK
J. ALLEN ESKRIDGE III
(Transylvania, Kappa ’91)
Bluegrass Regional President
Allen previously served as educational advisor and risk
awareness advisor, both for the Kappa Alumni Advisory Board. He also served as secretary of the Kappa
Alumni Association. In his community Allen is an active
volunteer, serving as a Cub Scout assistant den leader. He is also active in
his local PTA, having served twice as treasurer. Allen is a former member
of the Owensboro Community College Foundation board of directors and
former chairman of the Owensboro Community College board of directors.
Allen has a bachelor of arts in history and political science from Transylvania University. He also holds a master’s degree in public administration
and a Ph.D. in higher education/higher education administration from
the University of Kentucky. Professionally, Allen is the director of strategic
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and financial planning for the College of Public Health at the University
of Kentucky, and he also runs a government relations firm, Eskridge
Consulting Services. He and his wife, Dr. Randa Remer-Eskridge, reside in
Lexington, KY with their two boys.
MATTHEW T. GRECO
(Chapman, Theta Psi ’03)
Golden West Regional President
Matthew previously served as chapter advisor and
alumni advisory board chairman for Theta Psi Chapter,
a position he held since 2009. He also served as a
member of the Foundation’s Dynasty Committee, as
member of the 2004 nominating committee to the St. Louis Convention,
as an undergraduate international vice president, and on the Fraternity’s
professional staff. Professionally, Matthew is a principal with Serve First
Solutions, Inc. and resides in Newport Beach, California. PC|GG
MARC GRUNDEN
(Winthrop, Theta Sigma ’90)
Magnolia Regional President
As an undergraduate, Marc served as new member
educator and on Winthrop’s Student Alumni Council.
Marc transferred and graduated as a member of Zeta
Xi Chapter at Western Carolina, where he served as
sergeant at arms and ritual chairman. As an alumnus, Marc served as the
colony advisor and chapter advisor to the re-chartered Beta Kappa Chapter
at Emory University. Marc is also an active member of the Atlanta Area
Alumni Association. In his community, Marc is actively involved in his
church and coaches his son’s little league baseball and golf teams. Professionally, he has over 10 years’ experience in law enforcement, including time as a deputy sheriff and detective. Marc also served as a Deputy
United States Marshal with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Currently, he owns his own corporate catering company, A Healthy Appetite, Inc.,
which serves metro Atlanta. He resides in Fayetteville, Georgia, with his
wife, Sena, and their two children. PC|GG
R. CHARLES HUNT
(North Alabama, Theta Alpha ’93)
Volunteer Regional President
Chuck has served as regional president since 2009. He
previously served on the Fraternity’s staff from 1996-99
as a chapter consultant, expansion consultant, director
of services, and director of expansion. Professionally,
Chuck works for First Tennessee Bank. He resides in Germantown, Tennessee, with his wife, Heather, and three daughters: Hadley, Sarah, and
Milly Haskins. OT|PC|SK
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BRANDON Z. LAWS
Rockies Regional President
As an undergraduate, Brandon served as chapter president, treasurer, new member educator, and vice president. In 2004, he was the recipient of the Alpha Tau
Shield and Diamond Award. As a volunteer, Brandon
currently serves as vice president of the Alpha Tau Alumni Association
and played an integral role in planning and executing the 2012 Alpha Tau
Centennial Celebration where more than 400 Alpha Tau brothers were in
attendance. Brandon earned bachelor’s degrees in both political science
and economics. Professionally, Brandon is a senior account executive for
Moss, Inc., the world’s largest provider of tension fabric structures. He
currently resides with his wife, Chaylynn, and daughter, Rylee, and son,
Jack, in Draper, Utah.
DAVID J. MALINOWSKI
(Rutgers, Alpha Psi ’95)
Atlantic Coast Regional President
David is a re-founding member of Alpha Psi Chapter.
He served his chapter as president 1995-96 and has
served as the Alpha Psi Alumni Association president
since 2000. David was with Pfizer since 1997, most
recently as a Senior Therapeutic Specialty Representative. In the last few
months, he began a career as a territory manager for ZOLL LifeVest in
lower Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David resides in Bellmawr, New Jersey,
with his wife, Erin, and son, Roman. LV
DANIEL K. MILLER
(Washington, Beta Beta ’92)
Northwest Regional President
As an undergraduate, Dan served his chapter as both
secretary and recruitment chairman, and as vice president of recruitment for the UW IFC. Since 1996, he has
served in multiple advisory roles to Beta Beta Chapter
and was named the Fraternity’s Chapter Advisor of the Year in 2000. Since
that time, his chapter has gone on to win six Smythe Awards. Dan currently serves on the Beta Beta Alumni Advisory Board and on the Pi Kappa
Alpha UW Housing Association. He graduated with a bachelor of arts
degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations. In his
community, Dan serves as scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 1565 and is
chairman of the board of trustees for The Island School. Professionally,
Dan is group account director for Wunderman Seattle where he oversees
marketing work for T-Mobile. He currently resides in Bainbridge Island,
Washington, with his wife, Robin, and their two children. PC|SK
MICHAEL E. MILLER
(American, Kappa Upsilon ’97)
Keystone Regional President
Michael served as colony/chapter advisor and advisory board chairman to Mu Lambda Chapter at West
Chester University. He is a founding father of his chapter
and held several offices including recruitment captain,
judicial board member, and was the Chapter’s first new member educator.
Professionally, Michael is a vice president at OnProcess Technology, a
global pioneer in post-sale service supply chain management and optimization. In this role, he oversees a portfolio of managed service engagements in the cable industry vertical. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree
in business administration from American University in Washington, D.C.,
and studied international business at the Université Catholique de Louvain
in Brussels, Belgium. He and his wife, Kathy, reside in West Chester,
Pennsylvania, with their two sons, Jackson and Harrison.
NATHANIEL S. MUCHA
(Washington, Beta Beta ’94)
Lone Star Regional President
Prior to being appointed a regional president, Nat served
as regional vice president the past four years to Lone
Star Regional President Blake Monroe (Texas-Arlington,
Eta Upsilon ’93). He assisted in recruiting and supporting volunteers in the state of Texas. Nat currently serves as house corporation treasurer and as an advisor on the Epsilon Delta (North Texas)
Alumni Advisory Board. He previously served as chapter advisor to Epsilon
Delta Chapter from 2008-13. Professionally, Nat is the vice president of
sales for Fairmont Designs where he oversees the sales, distribution, and
marketing initiatives for the company’s bath division throughout the U.S.
and Canada. He is an avid runner and is involved with the UW-DFW Alumni
Association. Nat holds a bachelor’s degree in political science. He and his
wife, Nicole, reside in Dallas, Texas. PC|GG
DAVID T. NEWSOME
(North Carolina State, Alpha Epsilon ’98)
Pine Regional President
David currently serves as treasurer of Alpha Epsilon
Housing Corporation. His previous positions include
house corporation secretary, live-in advisor, and chapter
advisor to Alpha Epsilon Chapter. Professionally, David
is an account manager at Sigma-Aldrich Corporation. He resides in Raleigh,
North Carolina. SD
JOSEPH PICARDI
(Northeastern, Kappa Delta ’99)
New England Regional President
Joe previously served as chapter advisor and advisory
board chairman for Kappa Delta Chapter (2003-14) and
as a member of the 2008 alumni advisory board focus
group that designed much of the current advisory board
program. He is a founding father of the Kappa Delta Alumni Association
and the Boston Area Alumni Association. Professionally, Joe is a process
engineer for MorphoTrust, USA. He and his wife, Joan, reside in Lexington,
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JUSTIN L. PTACNIK
(Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi ’03)
Great Plains Regional President
Justin previously served as chapter advisor for Delta
Chi Chapter (2008-14) and also as an undergraduate
international vice president. Professionally, Justin is
director of co-brand account management for First
National Bank of Omaha and resides in Omaha, Nebraska, with his daughter, Nora. LV
ANDREW J. STURMFELS
(Roanoke, Phi ’02)
Pacific Coast Regional President
Andrew formerly served as chapter advisor and advisory board chairman to Theta Tau Chapter at Sacramento State. Professionally, Andrew is the Deputy Director for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at
the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
He also serves as a Commissioner on the City of West Sacramento Economic Development Advisory Commission. He and his wife, Nichole, reside
in West Sacramento, California, with their daughter, Andrea.
TOMMY A. WALPOLE JR.
(Louisiana-Monroe, Eta Omicron ’80)
Delta Regional President
Tommy served Eta Omicron Chapter as chapter advisor
for 27 years and for the last five years he has served
the Chapter as its finance/university relations advisor.
Tommy is also the Eta Omicron Alumni Association
President and he is vice president of the chapter’s house corporation. He
served as a member of the Volunteer Education Committee which helped
develop the PIKE volunteer education tracks, and on the Volunteer Curriculum Planning Committee. He is the Executive Director of Auxiliary
Enterprises at ULM located in Monroe, Louisiana, where he resides. Tommy
served the local YMCA as president, the Krewe of Janis, and he served
the State of Louisiana as the state chairman for the Council and Advancement for the Support of Education (CASE) for two years. PC|SK
KYLE P. WALTZ
Palmetto Regional President
As an undergraduate, Kyle served as president and rush
chairman of his chapter and vice president of the Interfraternity Council. He received the Southeast Missouri State Vice President’s Award for Greek Leadership
in 1999. Kyle received a degree in business with majors in marketing and
accounting. Kyle is a Certified Public Accountant and earned his master’s
in business administration from University of Georgia. Professionally, he
is the vice president of finance at J M Smith Corporation in Spartanburg,
South Carolina, the third largest privately held company in the state. In
the community, Kyle volunteers with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Spartanburg County. He and his wife, Leslie, reside in Simpsonville, South Carolina. PC|SK
PAUL J. WANNEMACHER
(Toledo, Epsilon Epsilon ’80)
River Valley Regional President
Paul has served as Toledo Alumni Association president,
Epsilon-Epsilon Foundation founder, and past president
of his chapter. He has been advising Epsilon Epsilon
Chapter since its refounding in 2000. Professionally,
Paul is a vice president and senior financial planner with Key Private Bank
in Toledo and is a CPA and CFP. He and his wife, Susan, reside in Sylvania,
Ohio, and have three grown children. PC|SK
DRU W. WILSON
(East Central, Epsilon Omega ’96)
Arkoma Regional President
Dru served his chapter as vice president, recruitment
chairman, and new member educator. He also served
as colony advisor and later as chapter advisor for the
Lambda Iota (Central Oklahoma) Chapter. Dru is a
former headquarters staff member, having served as a chapter consultant
from 2000-02. He is a territory manager for Galderma Laboratories, a
specialty dermatology pharmaceutical company. Dru and his wife, Misty,
reside in Edmond, Oklahoma, with their daughter, Avery, and son, Gavin.
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CHRISTOPHER M. ZIMMERMAN
Midwest Regional President
Chris served his chapter as president and he continues
to volunteer with Alpha Phi Chapter as treasurer of the
house corporation and finance advisor on the advisory
board. He previously served as recruitment advisor to
Beta Xi (Wisconsin) Chapter. Chris is the president of RMI Mortgage. He
is also chairman of the United Way of Dane County’s Rosenberry Society.
Chris and his wife, Amber, reside in Middleton, Wisconsin, with their son,
Cameron. SD
EDUCATIONAL AND RECRUITMENT ADVISORS
JEREMIAH “J.J.” ARNOLD
(Indiana State, Theta Omicron ’96)
Educational and Recruitment Advisor
J.J. currently serves as president of the PIKE University
board of directors. He previously served as vice president to the board of directors. He has also served as
chapter advisor to Kappa Omega (Wisconsin-Whitewater) Chapter for 13 years. He was the Fraternity’s Chapter Advisor of the
Year in 2003. J.J. is the director of business development – military aerospace aftermarket solutions for Elbit Systems of America. He also serves
as an adjunct faculty member facilitating graduate studies in the College
of Business for Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. J.J. resides in Fox
Point, Wisconsin. PC|SK
BRANDON A. FRYE
(Appalachian State, Iota Psi ’97)
As an alumnus, Brandon has served the Fraternity as
the faculty advisor of Alpha Mu Chapter at the University of Georgia and as graduate advisor to Iota Psi
Chapter while in graduate school at Appalachian State
University (ASU). He served his chapter as president from 1997-98 and
was selected to be the Resolutions Committee Chairman of the 1998
International Convention in Toronto, Ontario. Professionally, he is the
assistant vice president for student affairs and dean of students at the
University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida. He earned his Ph.D. in
student affairs administration from the University of Georgia in 2009, his
master of arts from ASU in 2001, and his bachelor of science from ASU
in 1999. Frye currently resides in Pace, Florida, with his wife and their
two children.
JAMES R. KANARY II
(Michigan, Beta Tau ’95)
James previously served as Great Lakes regional president. He has worked with Kappa Epsilon Chapter
(Rockhurst) and was a charter member of the Kansas
City Area Alumni Association. James has also worked
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as an expansion consultant for the Fraternity’s professional staff. As an
undergraduate, he served as secretary, new member educator, and
brotherhood chair. James graduated with a bachelor of arts in political
science and psychology. Professionally, he is a general manager of strategic client relationships for Cerner Corporation. In addition to his business
duties, James helps to develop and deliver training for effective communication and culture change within the corporate environment. He also
serves on the Mission Enterprise strategy team for Heartland Community Church in Olathe, Kansas. James lives in the greater Kansas City area
with his wife, Katrina, and their four children. OT|PC|JF
JEFFREY C. ROHWER
Jeff has served the Fraternity as a chapter advisor,
housing board member, and as a member of the Nominating Committee for the 1994 and 1998 Conventions.
He is a former headquarters staff member having served
as a chapter consultant from 1995-96. Jeff also served as an undergraduate international vice president from 1994-95, the undergraduate vice
president for the Golden West region, and chapter president in 1994.
Professionally, he is a regional manager with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
based in Sacramento. Jeff resides in Davis, California, with his two sons,
TJ and Nate. PC|GG
DARIUS SIDEBOTHAM
(Florida Tech, Zeta Sigma ’94)
Dar serves the Fraternity on the Finance Committee
and on the board of directors for PIKE University, where
he previously served as president. He also volunteered
as a member of the International Rush Advisory Commission, and was a member of the Fraternity’s professional staff in 199798. Dar is a vice president with Bernstein Private Wealth Management in
Boston, Massachusetts, where he resides with his wife, Cara, and his son,
Cole. SK
REAL ESTATE ADVISORS
JOHN MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Real Estate Advisor
International President 1996-98
John serves as the president of the White Horse Holding
Corporation board of directors and is a member of the
Fraternity’s Finance Committee. He previously served
as a Foundation trustee, international president, international vice president, legal counsel to the Supreme Council, and as Arkoma regional
president. John was honored in April 2014 as one of three inductees into
the Oklahoma State Greek Hall of Fame. He was also honored with the
Fraternity’s Loyalty Award at the 2014 International Convention. John is
president of the Oklahoma City law firm of Williams, Box, Forshee &
Bullard, P.C. He and his wife, Kathy, reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
They are the parents of Paige, Jeffrey, Shad ’90, and Chris ’93. OT|PC|FS
ANTHONY C. ANDUJAR
(East Carolina, Epsilon Mu ’89)
Real Estate Advisor
Anthony is a board member of the White Horse Holding
Corporation and serves as treasurer of his chapter’s
house corporation. He was a chapter consultant on the
Fraternity’s staff and was president of his chapter.
Anthony is vice president and senior project manager of Andujar Construction, a full service commercial contracting firm. He also serves as lay
leader at Matthews United Methodist Church, on the building committee
of Matthews Habitat for Humanity, and board member of Scott Hannon
Foundation. Anthony and his wife, Chandra, reside in Matthews, North
Carolina, with their children: Luke, Ethan, Salem, and Davis.
SCOTT D. BELL
(Central Florida, Eta Phi ’81)
Real Estate Advisor
Scott serves as vice president of the White Horse Holding
Corporation board of directors. He has also served on
his chapter’s house corporation board, as a member
of the International Rush Advisory Committee, Sunshine
regional president, chapter advisor, and as a member of the Fraternity’s
staff. Scott is senior vice president with Flagler Development in Orlando,
Florida. Scott and his wife, Lisa, reside in Orlando, Florida, with their
children: Parker, Riley, and Ashley. OT|SK
CHARLES M. HARRIS
(Rhodes College, Theta ’86)
Real Estate Advisor
Charles is a board member of the White Horse Holding
Corporation. He has also served on his chapter’s house
corporation and was president of his chapter. He is the
senior vice president of development with EdR, a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on collegiate housing.
Charles also served on the board of directors of Dixie Boys & Girls Club
in Memphis, Tennessee, for 10 years. Charles and his wife, Holly, reside
in Germantown, Tennessee, and have two grown children, Josh and
Courtney, and two grandchildren, Kayden and Addilyn.
D. CHRISTOPHER WARD
(Arizona State, Delta Tau ’77)
Real Estate Advisor
Chris is a board member of the White Horse Holding
Corporation. He has also served as chapter advisor for
Delta Tau Chapter and has been on his chapter’s house
corporation board since 1990. He is the Southwest area
general counsel for Pulte Home Corporation, primarily dealing with development. Chris resides in Phoenix, Arizona. PC|SK
JOSEPH R. BROWN
(Kansas, Beta Gamma ’50)
Real Estate Advisor Emeritus
Joe has served as Foundation trustee and president
and as a board member of White Horse Holding Corporation from 1978-84 and 1997-2009. He also served
in various positions on his chapter’s house corporation
board. He was the 1996 recipient of the Fraternity’s Loyalty Award and
was inducted into the Order of West Range in 2004. He is the retired chief
executive officer of Black & Veatch Architects, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Joe and his wife, Betty, reside in Hillsboro Beach, Florida. OT|SK
in 1998. He is president of R. Ralph & Company, Inc. which specializes in
the development and management of income producing properties. Richard
and his wife, Ursula, reside in San Francisco, California, and have two
grown sons, Christopher and Jeffrey (Arizona, Gamma Delta ’91). 1868
JAMES A. WOLFF
(Eastern Washington, Zeta Nu ’67)
Jamie served as a board member of White Horse Holding
Corporation from 1977-2010 and was its president from
1993-2008. He was Northwest regional president and
served as an officer of his chapter’s house corporation.
He served his chapter as president. Jamie was inducted into the Order of
West Range in 2008. Professionally, Jamie practices law in Spokane Washington, specializing in real property, estate planning, and business matters.
Jamie and his wife, Jackie, reside at Liberty Lake near Spokane, Washington. They have four grown sons: Scott, Tad, Charlie, and Bailey. PC|SK
INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS
ALLEN W. GROVES
(Stetson, Delta Upsilon ’79)
Risk Awareness Advisor
Allen has served as international president, international vice president, legal counsel to the Supreme
Council, chapter advisor to Beta Kappa (Emory) and
Alpha (Virginia) Chapters, house corporation president to Pi (Washington
and Lee) Chapter, and was previously the Fraternity’s executive director.
In 2008, he was elected to the board of directors of the North-American
Interfraternity Conference and served as chairman from 2012-14. In 2014,
Allen received the Order of Fraternal Excellence Award from the Fraternity Executives Association and the OUTstanding Virginian Award from
Equality Virginia, each organization’s highest honor. Allen is dean of students at the University of Virginia, where he received his law degree in
1990. Allen and his husband, Adam (George Washington, Delta Alpha),
reside in Charlottesville, Virginia. PC|JF
RICHARD RALPH
Richard served as a board member of White Horse
Holding Corporation from 1970-97 and was its president
from 1976-93. He was also a board member of his
chapter’s house corporation. He received the Fraternity’s Loyalty Award in 1990 and was inducted into the Order of West Range
LUKE H. MAYBRY
(Wofford College, Nu ’95)
International Chaplain
Luke was appointed international chaplain in 2006 and
also serves on the alumni advisory board for Nu Chapter
(Wofford). He is the pastor of Central Steele Creek
Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Luke
and his wife, Leah, have three children: Julia, Caroline,
and Jack.
F. ANDERSON MORSE
(William & Mary, Gamma ’76)
Endowment Fund Committee
Assistant International Historian
Andy has served as international president, international vice president, president of the Risk Awareness
Foundation, Founders regional president, and Gamma Chapter advisor.
He is director of development for George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Andy resides in Clifton, Virginia, with his wife, Beth, and daughter, Kay.
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THOMAS J. OLSEN
(Illinois, Beta Eta ’02)
Tom previously served as a member of the Beta Eta
Housing Corporation and as risk awareness advisor on
the Kappa Omicron (Nevada-Las Vegas) alumni advisory board. He is a former member of the Fraternity’s
professional staff having served as a chapter consultant, director of expansion, and director of growth & marketing. As an undergraduate, Tom
served as chapter president, new member educator, and fundraising
chairman. Professionally, Tom is a captain in the United States Air Force,
serving as an active duty judge advocate. He is the chief of military justice
at the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC), Nellis AFB,
Nevada. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota School of Law in 2011, and is a member of the Illinois State Bar. PC|SD
JEROME V. REEL JR.
(Tulane, Eta ’57)
International Historian 1976-Present
Jerry has served as international president, chairman
of the Educational Advisory Committee, international
vice president, international pledge education advisor,
president of his chapter at Delta Mu (Southern Mississippi), and is the
author of several books including The Oak: A History of Pi Kappa Alpha. Jerry
was the 1986 recipient of the Fraternity’s Loyalty Award and was inducted into the Order of West Range in 2000. He is professor emeritus, senior
vice provost, and dean emeritus undergraduate studies at Clemson
University. He was recognized in 2014 with Clemson’s highest public honor,
the Clemson Medallion, recognizing an individual who has demonstrated
a long and sustained commitment and significant service to the university. Jerry and his wife, Edmee (Chi Omega), reside in Clemson, South
Carolina. OT|PC|SK
PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS
C. ROSS ANDERSON
Ross has served as international president, international vice president, district president, Foundation trustee,
chapter advisor, and president of Alpha Tau Chapter.
He is retired and serves on five boards of directors at
the University of Utah, including the President’s National Advisory Council,
Engineering National Advisory Council, and Health Sciences Advocates
Board. Ross and his wife, Susan, reside in Salt Lake City, Utah. GG
JERRY W. ASKEW
(North Carolina, Tau ’73)
Jerry was the 2012 recipient of the Fraternity’s Loyalty
Award. He has served as international president, foundation president, international vice president (undergraduate and alumnus), regional president, chapter
advisor, and as a member of the Fraternity’s staff. Professionally, Jerry
serves as vice president of external relations for Tennova Healthcare, a
seven-hospital system based in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is also a spiritual director, teacher, and retreat leader who was ordained as an Episcopal
deacon in February of this year. Jerry currently serves St. Luke’s Episcopal
Church in Knoxville. He and his wife, Robyn, an attorney, have two children.
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H. KING BUTTERMORE III
(Vanderbilt, Sigma ’63)
King has served as international president, international vice president, legal counsel to the Supreme Council,
and as chairman of the Educational Advisory Commission. King is an attorney with the law firm of Martenson,
Hasbrouck & Simon LLP. He and his wife, Karen, reside in Atlanta, Georgia.
They are the parents of two daughters, Molly (Jimmy) Walker and Katy
(Brian, North Carolina State, Alpha Epsilon ’96) Maclaga, and the proud
grandparents of five. PC|SK
ALLEN W. GROVES
(Stetson, Delta Upsilon ’79)
Bio on page 13
THOMAS J. HANDLER
Tom has served as international president, internationals vice president (undergraduate and alumnus), and
international rush director. He is a managing partner
in the Chicago-based law firm of Handler Thayer, LLP,
where he serves as chair of the advanced planning & family office practice
group. Tom was nominated for two consecutive years for the annual Best
Private Client Lawyer in North America award and made the final-four
short list of nominees. His firm was honored by four different independent
organizations. Tom became a first-time grandfather last summer.
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KEVIN G. KNAUS
(Kansas State, Alpha Omega ’82)
Kevin has served as international president, international vice president, international rush director, chapter
advisor to Epsilon Nu (Georgia State) Chapter, and as
a member of the Fraternity’s staff. After a successful
career in real estate, Kevin is currently involved in several startup business
ventures where he holds board positions or acts as a consultant on sales,
marketing, and corporate leadership. He and his wife, Elena, reside in
Suwanee, Georgia, with their children, Parker and Madison. Kevin coaches
Parker’s middle school lacrosse team and is an executive board member
of the South Forsyth Youth Lacrosse Association. OT|SK
WILLIAM N. LAFORGE
(Delta State, Zeta Beta ’69)
Foundation Trustee Emeritus
Bill has served as international president, international vice president, regional president, district president,
chapter advisor, Foundation trustee and president, and
was a member of the Fraternity’s staff. He was the 2009 recipient of the
Fraternity’s Loyalty Award. Bill is president of Delta State University in
Cleveland, Mississippi. Previously, he had a 37-year career in government,
law, government relations, and higher education in Washington, D.C. He
and his wife, Nancy, have two grown children, Caroline and Clayton.
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GARY E. MENCHHOFER
(Cincinnati, Alpha Xi ’65)
Gary has served as international president, international vice president, Foundation president, Great Lakes
regional president, and chapter advisor to Alpha Xi
Chapter. He was inducted into the Order of West Range
in 2006. He is semi-retired but maintains a real estate broker’s license in
Ohio and Kentucky. Gary and his wife, Terri, reside in Cincinnati, Ohio,
and Bonita Springs, Florida. They have two grown married children, Troy
and Becky, and several grandchildren. OT|PC|FS
Royce North America, Inc. Ed served two terms as a United States Congressman, 7th District, Indiana, and prior to that was vice president of
Indiana State University. Active in Scouting, Ed is a Distinguished Eagle
Scout; recipient of the Silver Beaver, Antelope, and Buffalo Awards; and
the Order of the Arrow’s Distinguished Service Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. He currently serves as chairman of the BSA’s national Scouting Alumni Association. OT|PC|1868
JEROME V. REEL JR.
(Tulane, Eta ’57)
International Historian 1976-Present
Bio on page 14
F. ANDERSON MORSE
Bio on page 13
RICHARD F. OGLE
(Alabama, Gamma Alpha ’61)
Richard has served as Foundation president, international president, international vice president, legal
counsel to the Supreme Council, district president, and
as a member of the Fraternity’s staff. He was the 1988 recipient of the
Fraternity’s Loyalty Award and was inducted into the Order of West Range
in 1990. Richard is an attorney with the Birmingham law firm of Christian
& Small LLP. He and his wife, Rhonda, have two children, Brook and Jessica.
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EDWARD A. PEASE
Ed has served as Foundation president and trustee;
international president; international vice president;
Midwest regional president; chapter advisor to Theta
Omicron (Indiana State) Chapter, where he was recognized as the International Fraternity’s Chapter Advisor of the Year in 1984;
and as a member of the Fraternity’s staff. Ed was inducted into the Order
of West Range in 1998 and was the recipient of the Fraternity’s Distinguished Achievement Award in 2006. He served two terms as president
of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and received the
prestigious Silver Medal in 1990 and Gold Medal in 2006. The Association
of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors conferred its Anson Award on him in 1989.
He is currently senior vice president for government relations with Rolls-
GARY A. SALLQUIST
(Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi ’57)
Gary has served as international president, international rush director, Supreme Council vice president and
Foundation president. He was the 1989 recipient of the
Fraternity’s Loyalty Award. He is vice president and
trustee of A Good Neighbor Foundation, and senior advisor to the development of a new athletic and recreational complex – the SPARC project
– for Miami Valley Christian Academy. Gary and Joyce have two grown
children, Susie and Steve. There are now five Pikes in Gary’s family. The
newest Pike is grandson Liam ’13 who was initiated at the University of
Connecticut (Iota Chi). Liam is now at Delta Gamma Chapter (Miami
University) where he formerly played tight end for the RedHawks and
now plays intramurals for PIKE. OT|PC|SK
PATRICK A. TALLEY JR.
(Armstrong State, Eta Mu ’74)
Pat is currently serving as chairman of the 2016 Convention Nominating Committee. He has served as international president, international vice president, legal
counsel, Delta regional president, Risk Awareness
Foundation member and president, Finance Committee chairman, and
chapter advisor to Eta (Tulane) Chapter. Pat is a partner in Phelps Dunbar
law firm and has been recognized as one of the Leaders in Law in New
Orleans, Louisiana Super Lawyers, Who’s Who in American Law, and also
BEST Lawyers in America. Pat currently serves on the board of governors
of the Louisiana State Bar Association. He also currently serves as general
counsel and board member of the Southeast Louisiana Council, Boy Scouts
of America, and he has also served on the boards of several independent
private schools, including Academy of the Sacred Heart, St. George’s
Episcopal School, and Holy Name of Jesus School. Pat and his wife, Sharon,
reside in New Orleans, Louisiana, and have three children: Sarah Ilene,
Trey, and Peyton. PC|SK
JOSEPH J. TURNER JR.
(Clemson, Eta Alpha ’70)
Joe has served as international president, Foundation
trustee and president, international vice president,
Carolinas regional president, and Eta Alpha Chapter
advisor. He was the 1998 recipient of the Fraternity’s Loyalty Award. Joe
is chief executive officer and owner of First Sun Management Corporation
which operates 52 Wendy’s restaurants over the southeastern United
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THOMAS J. TURNER
(Texas Tech, Epsilon Gamma ’67)
Tommy has served as international president, chairman
of the International Alumni Commission, Foundation
trustee, international vice president, legal counsel to
the Supreme Council, and Lone Star regional president.
He was the 2007 recipient of the Fraternity’s Loyalty Award. Tommy
practices law as a partner with Turner and Jordan, P.C. He resides in The
Colony, Texas, and has two grown children, Lisa and T.J. ’97. PC|JF
DANIEL A. BERGER
(Arizona, Gamma Delta ’99)
Foundation Trustee
As an alumnus, Daniel played an integral role in the
revitalization of the National Capital Area Alumni Association, serving in numerous roles including treasurer, vice president, and president. He also served on the
alumni advisory board for Gamma Delta Chapter. Professionally, Daniel
works in the banking industry as a senior director at Capital One in their
commercial banking division, specializing in healthcare financing. He
began his career with CapitalSource Bank in the Washington, D.C. area
shortly after his graduation from the University of Arizona in 2002. Daniel
resides in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife, Erin, and their children:
Colby James, Lianna Mae, and Blake Albert. OT|PC|JF
KEVIN E. VIRTA
(Western Michigan, Epsilon Psi ’83)
Foundation Trustee
Kevin has served as international president, international vice president, Great Lakes regional president,
and on the Fraternity’s professional staff as editor of
the Shield & Diamond, executive director, director of expansion, and as
a chapter consultant. He has also served as chairman of the Fraternity’s
Finance Committee. Professionally, Kevin is executive vice president of
business development for SpinDance which creates custom software
systems for connected, smart products in both consumer and commercial
markets. Kevin and his wife, Tracy, live in Holland, Michigan, with their
children, Chapin and Trevor. PC|SK
States. Joe and his wife, Cathy, reside in Clemson, South Carolina. They
have three grown children – Jackson, Anne Campbell, and Tate – and four
grandchildren – Kate, Hutch, Bo, and Earl. OT|SK
JOHN MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Real Estate Advisor
Bio on page 12
PI KAPPA ALPHA FOUNDATION
MARK A. ROBERTSON
(Southern Methodist, Beta Zeta ’82)
Foundation President & Trustee
Mark has served as Lone Star and North Atlantic regional president, chapter advisor to Epsilon Eta
(Houston) Chapter, International Parliamentarian (1998,
2004, 2006, 2008, 2010), and as a member of the Fraternity’s staff. He was named Chapter Advisor of the Year in 1995. He is
a partner and attorney with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP in New York
City. Mark was named a “Super Lawyer” in the Greater New York Metro
Area in The New York Times Magazine. He has hiked the Inca Trail in Peru,
hiked the Himalayas in Bhutan, and ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
OT|PC|1868
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W. THOMAS CLARK JR.
(Virginia Tech, Epsilon ’73)
Foundation Trustee
Endowment Fund Committee Chairman
Tom was awarded the Foundation’s Powers Award (now
known as the Robertson Most Outstanding Undergraduate Award) in 1976 and provided lead gift funding for
the renaming of the award to the Robertson Award in memory of Chapter
Advisor of the Year Jenkins Robertson (Clemson, Eta Alpha ’71). Tom
retired as managing director and partner of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
in 2002. He was a founder and is currently chairman of the board of The
Westchester Bank. Tom and his wife, Nancy, reside in North Salem, New
York, and have four children: Caitlin, Meghan, Andrew, and Michael.
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CHARLES T. CUMBAA
(Mississippi State, Gamma Theta ’72)
Foundation Secretary & Trustee
Charles is an executive vice president of corporate and
product strategy for Blackbaud, Inc., a supplier of software and services specifically designed for nonprofit
organizations. Prior to his 15-year tenure with Blackbaud, he served as an executive vice president with Intertech Information
Management, and prior to that he was president and CEO of Cognitech,
Inc., a software company he founded. Charles holds a bachelor of science
degree from Mississippi State and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
He and his wife, Maryileen, reside in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, where
Charles has been involved on several community boards including Charleston Symphony Orchestra, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, and The I’On
Trust. As an undergraduate, he served as an international vice president
and was selected as the Most Outstanding Undergraduate in 1975. PC|FS
KEITH J. KETCHMAN
(Florida, Alpha Eta ’74)
Foundation Trustee
Keith served on the Fraternity’s staff as chapter consultant, director of development, and assistant executive director. He is a partner with Ketchman Wolf Associates, Inc. Keith and his wife, Kathy, reside in
Schaumburg, Illinois, with their daughter, Samantha. PC|FS
HANK KUCHEMAN
Foundation Trustee
Hank has served as regional president for both the
Rockies and Founders regions. As an undergraduate,
he served his chapter as treasurer. Hank serves as a
board member to various public and private medical
device and health care companies. He previously served as chief executive
officer for Boston Scientific Corporation, a major world-wide medical
device company. He has also served on several industry boards, including
the board of directors of the Global Health Exchange. Hank lives with his
wife, Patty, in Boston, Massachusetts. OT|PC|JF
ERNEST W. KUEHNE JR.
(North Texas, Epsilon Delta ’63)
Foundation Trustee
Ernie serves on the Epsilon Delta alumni advisory board
and is recognized as a Pillar of the Campaign for PIKE
University. Ernie is president and board chairman of
Kuehne Oil Co. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas,
a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a volunteer for the Texas Scottish Rite
Hospital for Children and the Greater Dallas Juvenile Diabetes Foundation,
and chair of UNT’s basketball enhancement committee. Formerly, he
served on the Farmers and Merchants Bank board of directors, and as
president of the American Junior Golf Association. Ernie’s children – Kelli,
Trip, and Hank – have won more U.S. Golf Association amateur championships than any family in history. He lives with his wife, Pam, in Dallas,
Texas. OT
JOHN L. LISHER
Foundation Trustee
John has served as Midwest regional president, a
member of the Delta Xi House Corporation, and a
member of the alumni advisory board. He is a retired
partner of the firm of Kopka, Pinkus, Dolin & Eads. John
and his wife, Mary Katherine, reside in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their son,
John Patrick, is now in Boston for postdoctoral study with Novartis.
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G. BRINT RYAN
Foundation Vice President & Trustee
Brint serves as the house corporation president for
Epsilon Delta Chapter where they are currently overseeing the construction of a new house as part of a
UNT Greek Village. He was the 2011 recipient of the
Fraternity’s Distinguished Achievement Award. Brint is the founder and
CEO of Ryan, the award-winning global tax services firm with the largest
indirect and property tax practices in North America and the seventh
largest corporate tax practice in the United States. He resides in Dallas,
Texas, with his wife, Amanda, and their five daughters. OT|PC|47WRS
THOMAS C. TILLAR JR.
Foundation Trustee
Tom, currently trustee for the Foundation, served as
its former president in 1991-93 and 2011-12. He was
the 2013 recipient of the Fraternity’s Loyalty Award.
Tom remains on the Epsilon Chapter alumni advisory
board as its faculty advisor, as president of its house corporation, and was
a former Founders regional president and member of the Alumni Commission. Tom is vice president for alumni relations at Virginia Tech, where
he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees. OT|PC|1868
KEVIN E. VIRTA
(Western Michigan, Epsilon Psi ’83)
Foundation Trustee
Bio on page 16
BRUCE A. WOLFSON
(Pennsylvania, Beta Pi ’71)
Foundation Trustee
Bruce has served as Foundation president, international vice president, and chapter advisor to Beta Pi, Iota
Lambda (Columbia), and Gamma Rho (Northwestern)
Chapters. He was the founding president of the Chicago
Area Alumni Association and founding member of the New York City and
Beta Pi Alumni Associations. Bruce joined Bingham McCutchen LLP as
counsel in the firm’s New York office as it continues to build on its corporate platform and emerging market capabilities. He is also an adjunct
assistant professor of international relations at Columbia University’s
School of International and Public Affairs. Bruce and his wife, Ellen, reside
in Scarsdale, New York, with their children, Tamara and Sarah. PC|FS
MARVIN D. DENNIS
Marvin has served as Foundation trustee and president,
regional district president, and as chapter president.
He was inducted into the Order of West Range in 2004
and was the 2010 recipient of the Fraternity’s Loyalty
Award. He and his late wife, Nancy, provided lead gift funding for the PIKE
University Chapter Executives Conference endowment. Marvin currently
serves as the president of Dennis & Company, a financial consulting
company he founded in 1996. From 1974-96, he served as chief financial
officer of Trans Ocean Ltd., a maritime container lessor company he
co-founded. He is a resident of San Francisco, California, and the father
of two grown daughters. OT|PC|47WRS
WILLIAM N. LAFORGE
(Delta State, Zeta Beta ’69)
Bio on page 15
RICHARD F. OGLE
(Alabama, Gamma Alpha ’61)
Bio on page 15
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JOSEPH J. TURNER JR.
(Clemson, Eta Alpha ’70)
Bio on page 15
F. ANDERSON MORSE
Bio on page 13
ing director, and a member of the Wealth Management Americas Executive Committee and Americas Operating Committee. Additionally, he
serves as a trustee on the UBS Americas Fund for Better Government and
is involved with various charities focused on education for underprivileged
children. Jason lives in Connecticut.
PI KAPPA ALPHA CHAPTER CONSULTANTS (2016-17)
ERIC D. BEAGLE
(San Diego State, Delta Kappa ’16)
WILLIAM L. GREEN
(Southern Methodist, Beta Zeta ’66)
Will is a principal and chief investment officer of Federal
Street Partners, LLC. As an undergraduate, Will served
as chapter house manager. He earned his BBA and MBA
degrees, and went on to attain a Ph.D. in international
management studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. Will’s volunteer efforts have included a 23-year association with the General Board
of Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church including
former chair of the fiduciary committee; 33 years as treasurer and investment committee chair of the Dallas Symphony Foundation; and co-chair
of the New York Campaign steering committee for Southern Methodist
University. Will lives with his wife, Dianne, in Darien, Connecticut. SD
ERIK A. FOURNIER
(Jacksonville, Mu Mu ’15)
CHASE E. FRATTO
GRAHAM P. JEWELL
(Rockhurst, Kappa Epsilon ’13)
EDUARDO MACIEL
(California State-Fullerton, Mu Epsilon ’13)
NATHAN G. RICH
(Armstrong State, Eta Mu ’11)
MICHAEL J. RIEDL
(Kansas, Beta Gamma ’16)
JEROME H. HERMAN
(Pennsylvania, Beta Pi ’72)
Jerry has 25 years of broad-based legal and business
leadership in the hotel and real estate industries. He
has served as attorney, principal, senior executive, and
board member of public and privately held hospitality
and real estate companies in the U.S., Japan, and Europe. He currently
serves as chief operating officer for the non-profit organization United
Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Jerry and his wife, Linda, reside in
Bethesda, Maryland, with their two children, David and Erika. PC|JF
JASON R. CHANDLER
(Richmond, Omicron ’90)
Jason is head of the Wealth Management Advisor Group,
responsible for the Eastern United States. He also oversees UBS International and UBS Canada, and serves as
chairman of the Private Bank. Jason is a group manag-
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RALPH RUIZ
(California State-Fresno, Iota Beta ’11)
MATTHEW R. SNYDER
(Winthrop, Theta Sigma ’13)
LUCAS J. RYAN
(Florida State, Delta Lambda ’12)
JARRETT M. WAY
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION MILESTONES
Pi Kappa Alpha is fortunate to have over 2,800 alumni and friends who selflessly volunteer for the Fraternity. Many of these
volunteers have served their brothers for years, and Pi Kappa Alpha is proud to recognize them for their commitment of time and
talent. The Volunteer Recognition Program is designed to thank alumni and friends of ΠΚΑ for reaching milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20,
and 25 years of continuous service as advisors, house corporation board members, alumni association board members, and
international officers. This program recognizes volunteers at the international level for working to make an impact at a local PIKE
chapter, while also encouraging continued service to our great organization.
Below you will find the 2016 recipients. Thank you to all volunteers who continue to give back – your efforts are making a difference!
Volunteer
Years of Service
Ryan L. Alderson (Michigan State, Iota Iota '03)............................................................................................... 5
Jason A. Allen (Toledo, Epsilon Epsilon '02)....................................................................................................... 5
Tyler W. Ames (Old Dominion, Zeta Iota '03)..................................................................................................... 5
R. Nicholas Arcuri Jr. (Louisiana-Layfayette, Zeta Omega '07)..................................................................... 5
Jason Armstrong (Old Dominion, Zeta Iota '10)............................................................................................... 5
Thomas A. Aubrey (Michigan State, Iota Iota '97)............................................................................................ 5
Erik M. Autajay (Indiana, Delta Xi '07)................................................................................................................... 5
Steven V. Aveni Jr. (George Washington, Delta Alpha '05)............................................................................ 5
Dustin W. Baker (Central Arkansas, Epsilon Phi '08)........................................................................................ 5
Robert N. Barber (Western Carolina, Zeta Xi '70)............................................................................................. 5
Alex Baren (George Washington, Delta Alpha '06).......................................................................................... 5
Michael D. Beanland (Rensselaer, Gamma Tau '06)......................................................................................... 5
Robert K. Beckelman (Arizona, Gamma Delta '69).......................................................................................... 5
Scott D. Bell (Central Florida, Eta Phi '81)..........................................................................................................10
Matthew Bennett (Tennessee-Chattanooga, Delta Epsilon '07)................................................................ 5
Dzenan B. Berberovic (South Dakota, Kappa Pi '08)....................................................................................... 5
Michael D. Bluestein (Virginia, Alpha '86)........................................................................................................... 5
Jared D. Bobzien (Florida Tech, Zeta Sigma '04)............................................................................................... 5
Benjamin D. Boden (Iowa State, Alpha Phi '01)................................................................................................ 5
Ben J. Boeding (Iowa State, Alpha Phi '99)......................................................................................................... 5
D. Marshall Bornn II (California-Riverside, Lambda Alpha '00)..................................................................15
Samuel T. Bradford (Georgia Southern, Iota Upsilon '94)............................................................................15
Tyler R. Brennan (Alabama-Huntsville, Theta Pi '08)....................................................................................... 5
Mark A. Bridwell (Western Michigan, Epsilon Psi '89)..................................................................................... 5
M. Scott Brothers (Southeast Missouri State, Epsilon Iota '87)..................................................................15
Jeffery W. Burbank (North Alabama, Theta Alpha '85)................................................................................... 5
Michael S. Burns (California State-Sacramento, Theta Tau '82)................................................................... 5
T. Martin Busekrus (Southern Illinois, Iota Mu '96)........................................................................................10
Patrick R. Bush (Louisiana State, Alpha Gamma '05)....................................................................................... 5
Christopher D. Carr (Missouri-St. Louis, Zeta Phi '06)..................................................................................... 5
Michael T. Carr (Missouri-St. Louis, Zeta Phi '06)............................................................................................... 5
Michael A. Carter (Florida Southern, Delta Delta '92)..................................................................................... 5
Carlos D. Centeno (Old Dominion, Zeta Iota '99)............................................................................................. 5
Brian T. Chamberlain (Southern California, Gamma Eta '05)........................................................................ 5
David R. Chapman (Arkansas, Alpha Zeta '65).................................................................................................. 5
David P. Chicatelli (Gannon, Epsilon Upsilon '92)............................................................................................. 5
James E. Cicala (Louisiana-Monroe, Eta Omicron '75)..................................................................................10
Christopher M. Cincotta (Pacific, Kappa Nu '05)............................................................................................... 5
Michael J. Clampitt II (Indiana State, Theta Omicron '04)............................................................................. 5
John M. Claycomb (Idaho, Zeta Mu '82).............................................................................................................. 5
Mark E. Clements (Florida Southern, Delta Delta '75).................................................................................... 5
Charles R. Clifton Jr. (Old Dominion, Zeta Iota '02).......................................................................................... 5
Kevin J. Collier (Rhodes, Theta '87)......................................................................................................................15
Volunteer
Years of Service
C. Andrew Councill (Georgia Souther, Iota Upsilon '07)................................................................................ 5
Chad A. Cox (Murray State, Epsilon Lambda '95)............................................................................................. 5
Ernest A. Cox III (Florida, Alpha Eta '81).............................................................................................................20
Randy C. Crews Jr. (Winthrop, Theta Sigma '89)............................................................................................... 5
Daniel L. Cropsey (Adrian, Zeta Lambda '70)..................................................................................................... 5
Timothy J. Crowley (Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, Iota Theta '97)..................................................................15
Ryan C. Cummins (Virginia Commonwealth, Lambda Chi '10)................................................................... 5
Anthony T. DeFrancesco (Arizona, Gamma Delta '83).................................................................................... 5
Kevin M. Delie (Wisconsin-Whitewater, Kappa Omega '07)......................................................................... 5
Matthew D. DeNarie (Drexel, Lambda Zeta '01)............................................................................................... 5
Lee A. Deobald (Idaho, Zeta Mu '78)..................................................................................................................... 5
Kenneth R. DeRemer (Adrian, Zeta Lambda '66).............................................................................................. 5
J. Randall Dixon (North Carolina, Tau '74).........................................................................................................15
Michael S. Domenicone (Georgia Southern, Iota Upsilon '93)..................................................................15
Brian W. Donovan (Southern Illinois, Iota Mu '95)........................................................................................... 5
Dominic J. Dorsett (Nevada-Las Vegas, Kappa Omicron '02)....................................................................... 5
Shane N. Duncan (Winthrop, Theta Sigma '94)..............................................................................................15
Eric P. Durham (North Carolina-Greensboro, Lambda Rho '09).................................................................. 5
John B. Eidman (Southern California, Gamma Eta '05).................................................................................. 5
Jason Ellis (Georgetown, Alpha Lambda '00).................................................................................................... 5
Jeffrey W. Ellis (Alabama, Gamma Alpha '89)..................................................................................................... 5
J. Allen Eskridge III (Transylvania, Kappa '91).................................................................................................... 5
Jay A. Fennell (Nebraska-Lincoln, Gamma Beta '05)....................................................................................... 5
Timothy L. Flanagan (Florida Southern, Delta Delta '75).............................................................................. 5
Alan E. Foster (Iowa State, Alpha Phi '05)............................................................................................................ 5
Xavier De Freitas (New York, Alpha Upsilon '99).............................................................................................. 5
Ryan C. Gillen (South Dakota, Kappa Pi '05)...................................................................................................... 5
Stephen A. Glorioso (Delta State, Zeta Beta '97).............................................................................................. 5
Dean K. Gomoll (Ferris State, Zeta Kappa '79).................................................................................................25
Thomas M. Gray III (Pacific, Kappa Nu '03).......................................................................................................... 5
Edward L. Griffith (Northern Iowa, Theta Zeta '80)........................................................................................10
John R. Guroy (Ohio State, Alpha Rho '71).......................................................................................................10
Michael J. Halbrook (Arkansas State, Delta Theta '99).................................................................................... 5
Robert W. Hall (Florida State, Delta Lambda '49)...........................................................................................10
Daniel L. Halsey (Western Michigan, Epsilon Psi '84)...................................................................................... 5
Jeffrey W. Hand (Alabama, Gamma Alpha '91)................................................................................................. 5
Curtis J. Hannah (Rensselaer, Gamma Tau '06)................................................................................................. 5
Travis E. Hardy (Virginia Tech, Epsilon '00).......................................................................................................... 5
Kevin W. Harper (Alabama, Gamma Alpha '92)................................................................................................. 5
Mark A. Harrison (Delaware, Delta Eta '80)......................................................................................................... 5
W. Patrick Haun (High Point, Delta Omega '89)..............................................................................................25
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Volunteer
Years of Service
Mark T. Haycock (Utah, Alpha Tau '90)................................................................................................................. 5
George H. "Buddy" Heins III (Tennessee, Zeta '79).........................................................................................15
Nathan Henry (Oklahoma, Beta Omicron '97).................................................................................................. 5
Casey J. Hiers (Purdue, Beta Phi '98)..................................................................................................................... 5
Jason D. Hill (Indiana State, Theta Omicron '89)............................................................................................... 5
Scott F. Holder (Tulsa, Gamma Upsilon '93).....................................................................................................15
Max G. Holland Jr. (Georgia Southern, Iota Upsilon '90)..............................................................................15
Mark F. Holley (Southern Illinois, Iota Mu '90).................................................................................................10
Geoffrey S. Horn (California State-Chico, Lambda Psi '10)............................................................................ 5
Jeffrey T. Hoxworth (Western Michigan, Epsilon Psi '95)............................................................................... 5
Kevin M. Huddleston (Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi '04)................................................................................ 5
Garry D. Hunt Jr. (North Carolina State, Alpha Epsilon '95)........................................................................10
Louis T. Isaf (Georgia Tech, Alpha Delta '70)....................................................................................................... 5
David Jenkins (Wilfrid Laurier, Kappa Mu '05)................................................................................................... 5
Mark J. Jindra (Indiana, Delta Xi '07)..................................................................................................................... 5
Nicholas A. Johnson (Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi '02)............................................................................... 5
Matthew G. Johnston (Houston, Epsilon Eta '99)............................................................................................. 5
Jon M. Jones (Texas, Beta Mu '77).......................................................................................................................... 5
Robert S. Jones (Indiana State, Theta Omicron '06)........................................................................................ 5
Justin N. Joy (Wake Forest, Gamma Phi '99)....................................................................................................10
Nic J. Jurgens (Nebraska-Lincoln, Gamma Beta '03)....................................................................................... 5
Michael G. Kaddis (Wayne State, Delta Nu '96)...............................................................................................15
Herbert W. Kaiser III (Tennessee-Chattanooga, Delta Epsilon '84)..........................................................10
Andrew J. Keys (Idaho, Zeta Mu '86)..................................................................................................................... 5
Christopher R. Killebrew (Austin Peay State, Eta Tau '07).............................................................................. 5
Christopher J. Koch (Florida State, Delta Lambda '01).................................................................................10
Jeremy J. Koerber (Southeast Missouri State, Epsilon Iota '94).................................................................15
James R. Krizan (Western Michigan, Epsilon Psi '68)...................................................................................... 5
Ernest W. Kuehne Jr. (North Texas, Epsilon Delta '63)..................................................................................... 5
Nicholas W. Landzettel (Missouri-St. Louis, Zeta Phi '07).............................................................................. 5
Travis R. Lavergne (McNeese State, Lambda Upsilon '10)............................................................................. 5
Brandon C. Lawrence (Indiana Southeast, Theta Kappa '00)....................................................................... 5
Tom M. Lightcap IV (Columbia, Iota Lambda '04)............................................................................................ 5
Michael D. Llewellyn (Ferris State, Zeta Kappa '98).......................................................................................15
Justin M. Loehr (Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi '04)........................................................................................... 5
Geoffrey D. Long (Oklahoma, Beta Omicron '01)...........................................................................................15
Brian R. Mann (Washington, Beta Beta '91)......................................................................................................20
Clifford A. Mann (Iowa State, Alpha Phi '67)....................................................................................................15
O. Ken Marks Jr. (Florida State, Delta Lambda '80).......................................................................................... 5
Gerald W. Matheny (Western Carolina, Zeta Xi '67)......................................................................................... 5
Eric Maurer (Lehigh, Gamma Lambda '85)......................................................................................................... 5
Luke H. Maybry (Wofford, Nu '95)........................................................................................................................10
Thomas S. McCallie III (Randolph-Macon, Iota Zeta '90)............................................................................... 5
Garrett H. McCourt (Louisiana-Monroe, Eta Omicron '05)............................................................................ 5
Christopher D. McGuire (Georgia Southern, Iota Upsilon '93)..................................................................15
Michael R. McMillan (California-San Diego, Kappa Phi '97)........................................................................10
Anthony McNickle (Texas State-San Marcos, Zeta Theta '02)...................................................................... 5
Kevin E. Menard (Florida Tech, Zeta Sigma '97)................................................................................................ 5
Thomas H. Meyer (Adrian, Zeta Lambda '66).................................................................................................... 5
John P. Miller (Houston, Epsilon Eta '04)............................................................................................................. 5
Douglas M. Minor (Millsaps, Alpha Iota '74)....................................................................................................10
Justin S. Mitchell (Gannon, Epsilon Upsilon '00).............................................................................................. 5
Michael K. Mitchell (Linfield, Delta Rho '72)...................................................................................................... 5
Leland R. Mitchell III (Millsaps, Alpha Iota '91)................................................................................................10
Jim Moore (Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi '99)..................................................................................................10
William C. Morris (Western Michigan, Epsilon Psi '88).................................................................................... 5
Gregory R. Murphy (California-San Diego, Kappa Phi '05)............................................................................ 5
Scott M. Napolitano (Columbia, Iota Lambda '96).......................................................................................... 5
Joseph A. Noel (Florida Tech, Zeta Sigma '05)................................................................................................... 5
John T. O'Connor (Nevada-Las Vegas, Kappa Omicron '97).......................................................................15
Alexander Olson (Iowa State, Alpha Phi '04)...................................................................................................... 5
Taylor C. Parkin (Utah, Alpha Tau '97)................................................................................................................... 5
Jeremy A. Parsons (Florida Tech, Zeta Sigma '00)............................................................................................ 5
S. Shane Pate II (Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi '00)......................................................................................... 5
Gary D. Peck (Tennessee Tech, Theta Upsilon '92)........................................................................................... 5
Alfred C. Perone Jr. (Indiana State, Theta Omicron '78)...............................................................................25
John D. Petticrew (Oklahoma, Beta Omicron '71)............................................................................................ 5
Volunteer
Richard M. Post III (Southwestern, Alpha Omicron ‘08)................................................................................. 5
Michael S. Price (Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi ‘96)......................................................................................... 5
Justin L. Ptacnik (Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi ‘03)........................................................................................10
Brandon J. Puls (Louisiana State, Alpha Gamma ‘04)...................................................................................... 5
Zvi Rafilovich (Florida International, Kappa Gamma ‘94)............................................................................10
Randyl J. Ratcliff (Louisiana-Monroe, Eta Omicron ‘83)................................................................................10
Mark E. Reavis (Tennessee Tech, Theta Upsilon ‘81)......................................................................................10
Robert E. Ritchie II (Arkansas, Alpha Zeta ‘55).................................................................................................10
W. Rodney Robinson (Auburn, Upsilon ‘87).....................................................................................................10
Roman Soler (Wilfrid Laurier, Kappa Mu ‘03)..................................................................................................... 5
Joshua T. Ronk (Virginia Commonwealth, Lambda Chi ‘10)......................................................................... 5
Eric N. Rose (Georgetown, Alpha Lambda ‘03)................................................................................................. 5
Laurence C. Rose (Idaho, Zeta Mu ‘78)................................................................................................................. 5
William M. Ross (Western Carolina, Zeta Xi ‘68)................................................................................................ 5
James A. Rowbotham (Hofstra, Lambda Pi ‘08)................................................................................................ 5
Edward L. Rowe (Western Ontario, Iota Omega ‘94).....................................................................................10
Charles A. Rudnick (Western Michigan, Epsilon Psi ‘89)................................................................................ 5
William T. Russell III (Connecticut, Iota Chi ‘94)...............................................................................................15
Thomas J. Russo (Gannon, Epsilon Upsilon ‘07)............................................................................................... 5
Matthew P. Saathoff (Nebraska-Kearney, Iota Gamma ‘96)........................................................................15
Eric L. Savadra (Southern Mississippi, Delta Mu ‘75).....................................................................................25
Edward M. Schaefer (Minnesota, Beta Chi ‘92)................................................................................................10
Robert F. Schaffner (Indiana, Delta Xi ‘07)........................................................................................................... 5
Chad W. Schallick (Northern Kentucky, Eta Rho ‘97)....................................................................................... 5
Kenneth A. Schwab (Missouri State, Zeta Chi ‘77)........................................................................................... 5
Ari Seitelman (Northeastern, Kappa Delta ‘03)................................................................................................. 5
Brent W. Sembler (Florida State, Delta Lambda ‘78)........................................................................................ 5
Brent B. Shanholtz (Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi ‘03)..................................................................................... 5
Michael L. Shumway (Wisconsin-Whitewater, Kappa Omega ‘00)............................................................. 5
Robby D. Sisco (Francis Marion, Theta Delta ‘75)............................................................................................10
Terry E. Slate (North Carolina State, Alpha Epsilon ‘76)................................................................................10
Eric J. Snustad (Minnesota, Beta Chi ‘90)............................................................................................................. 5
E. Rodney Snyder (East Tennessee State, Epsilon Zeta ‘77)........................................................................... 5
Kenneth T. Sogi (Southern California, Gamma Eta ‘07).................................................................................. 5
Keith E. Stahl (Florida Southern, Delta Delta ‘92)............................................................................................. 5
Jeremy M. Stein (Pittsburg State, Epsilon Chi ‘92)............................................................................................ 5
John W. Stewart (Tennessee Tech, Theta Upsilon ‘97).................................................................................... 5
Ryan Stover (Utah, Alpha Tau ‘98).......................................................................................................................... 5
Daniel K. Studer (Washington State, Gamma Xi ‘92).....................................................................................15
Robert L. Sweeney (Utah, Alpha Tau ‘94)............................................................................................................ 5
Anthony L. Thibodeaux (Lamar, Epsilon Kappa ‘88)......................................................................................15
Michael J. Thillet (Lamar, Epsilon Kappa ‘94)...................................................................................................10
Douglas G. Thomas (Washington State, Gamma Xi ‘83)..............................................................................15
Seth K. Thompson (Minnesota, Beta Chi ‘08)..................................................................................................... 5
W. Clayton Trachtman (Louisiana State, Alpha Gamma ‘94)........................................................................ 5
Justin D. True (Old Dominion, Zeta Iota ‘08)....................................................................................................... 5
Timothy R. Vaughn (Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi ‘96)..................................................................................10
Alexander Viera (California State-Northridge, Zeta Omicron ‘94).............................................................. 5
John A. Vitucci (Columbia, Iota Lambda ‘93)..................................................................................................... 5
Matthew T. S. Wang (Columbia, Iota Lambda ‘94)..........................................................................................15
Gregory L. Ward (Northern Kentucky, Eta Rho ‘79).......................................................................................... 5
Christopher J. Weatherl (Tulsa, Gamma Upsilon ‘97)....................................................................................10
Steven E. Wightman (Florida Southern, Delta Delta ‘75)............................................................................... 5
Christopher N. Wilfore (Florida State, Delta Lambda ‘02)............................................................................10
J. Michael Williams (Arkansas State, Delta Theta ‘89)....................................................................................10
Roy L. Williams (Tennessee-Chattanooga, Delta Epsilon ‘72)....................................................................10
C. Kevin Wilson (Missouri, Alpha Nu ‘81)............................................................................................................. 5
M. Lee Wilson (Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi ‘86)............................................................................................ 5
Derrick L. Wonsowski (Wayne State, Delta Nu ‘02).......................................................................................... 5
W. Thomas Wood II (Carnegie Mellon, Beta Sigma ‘69).................................................................................. 5
Cain Wright (Northeastern State, Theta Epsilon ‘09)....................................................................................... 5
Roger D. Wyche (North Texas, Epsilon Delta ‘82).............................................................................................. 5
Robert J. Yuditsky (Idaho, Zeta Mu ‘78)................................................................................................................ 5
Matthew J. Yung (Cincinnati, Alpha Xi ‘04)......................................................................................................... 5
David C. Zenthoefer (Tulsa, Gamma Upsilon ‘92)............................................................................................ 5
Mark E. Zirkelbach (Iowa State, Alpha Phi ‘67).................................................................................................. 5
THESE VOLUNTEERS ARE BEING RECOGNIZED AND REWARDED AS FOLLOWS:
5 Years of Service
• Volunteer Service Lapel Pin
• Certificate of Service from the International President and Executive Vice President
• Recognition at Convention, in the Shield & Diamond and website
10 Years of Service
• 10 Year Distinguished Service Plaque
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Justin A. Buck
Executive Vice President & CEO
PC|SK
Raymond L. Orians
(Memphis, Delta Zeta ’66)
Executive Vice President Emeritus
Risk Awareness Foundation Board Member Emeritus
OT|JF
N. Ryan Flickinger
(Southern Illinois, Iota Mu ’94)
Foundation Chief Executive Officer
PC|SK
Paul T. Arthur
(Memphis, Delta Zeta ’14)
Office/Facilities Assistant
Benjamin D. Boden
Foundation Senior Development Officer
PC|GG
Megan K. Cook
Communications Coordinator
Daniel W. Corah
(Colorado State, Epsilon Theta ’83)
Chief Real Estate Officer
OT|PC|JF
Mindy Costabile
Services Coordinator
Muffin Dixon
Foundation Director of Development Operations
PC|SD
Jeffery T. Farris
(Toledo, Epsilon Epsilon ’12)
Director of Services-East
PC
Allison C. Griffin
Event Coordinator
Lance A. Horner
(McNeese State, Lambda Upsilon ’10)
Operations Officer
PC|LV
Kristen C. Humber
Membership Reporting & Records Management
Jordan L. King
Director of Finance
PC|SD
Jessica Mann
Controller
Joshua W. Murphy
Director of Expansion
PC|SD
Sandra H. Newsom
Chief Administrative Officer
PC|GG
Kimberly J. Novak
Director of Health & Safety
PC|SD
J.R. Parsons
(Wyoming, Iota Alpha ’01)
Chief Financial Officer
PC|SK
Barbara E. Perkins
Director of Creative Services/Editor
W. Brent Phillips
(Missouri, Alpha Nu ’87)
Senior Marketing Officer
Daniel L. Ryan
(Missouri S&T, Alpha Kappa ’06)
Director of Education
PC|GG
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Executive Assistant
Logan G. Seger
(Indiana State, Theta Omicron ’09)
Director of Services-West
PC|SD
Ginny N. Stalker
Foundation Director of Development
PC|GG
Gena R. Straub
Real Estate Administrative Assistant
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Director of Membership Development
PC
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Director of Membership Growth
PC
Andrea N. Wade
Marketing Coordinator
Heather C. Walker
Data Specialist
Sherry T. Walker
Director of Conferences & Travel
Adam I. Wassell
(North Carolina-Greensboro, Lambda Rho ’09)
Foundation Director of Development
PC|SD
Reuben R. Rodriguez
(Bowling Green State, Delta Beta ’07)
Director of Real Estate
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International Convention
Overview & Agenda
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Convention Overview
The most important component of the Fraternity is the international convention, which usually
occurs during the summer of every even-numbered year. Delegates to the convention discuss the
Fraternity’s direction and elect officers to promote the Fraternity’s interests between
conventions. Each chapter and alumni association has the right to send members to each
convention, and each group in good standing is allowed one voting delegate. The delegates of the
convention have the sole legislative function of the Fraternity. Convention action is required to
revoke charters or modify the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Ritual. The Convention delegation
elects members to the Supreme Council and makes final determination on appeals of Supreme
Council decisions. Convention delegates adopt resolutions and publish rules and laws in the
form of the Constitution & Chapter Codes. These documents provide for, and limit, the
functions and relationship of individual members, chapters, alumni associations, and the
Supreme Council in regard to the Fraternity.
In addition to the business elements of the Fraternity, the Convention also includes presentation
of the Fraternity’s Distinguished Achievement, Loyalty, and Chapter Advisor of the Year Awards.
Numerous chapter programming awards, the Raymond L. Orians Excellence Awards, and the
coveted Robert Adger Smythe Awards are also presented. All attendees also have the
opportunity to enjoy an educational curriculum covering a variety of relevant topics as well as
other special events.
2016 International Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Wednesday, August 3
All International Officers and Attendees Arrive | PROFESSIONAL DRESS
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
Convention Registration
12:45 PM
2:30 PM
International Officers Luncheon
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Convention First-Timers Orientation
Rules & Credentials Committee
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Parliamentarian and all Committee Chairmen
Secretary Orientation Meeting
2:45 PM
3:45 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:15 PM
7:00 PM
9:30 PM
Legislative Committee Meetings | Non-Delegate Programming
Consultant Portfolio (Regional) Meetings
PIKE Volunteer: The State of Alumni Associations
Convention Opening Ceremony
Welcome, Anthems, Overview, Excellence Awards
Welcome Reception
Thursday, August 4
8:00 AM
8:45 AM
Devotional
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Spouse/Guest Meet & Greet
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Feature Presentation: PIKE Recruitment
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Advanced Recruitment
10:15 AM
11:15 AM
Legislative Session I
All attendess are encouraged to attend
1:15 PM
2:15 PM
Chapter Programming Awards Presentation
Programming Awards, Housing Awards, PIKE U Certifications
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
Feature Presentation
PIKE Health & Safety: "To Respect the Dignity of All..."
2:30 PM
4:30 PM
Regional President Meeting
3:45 PM
4:45 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Feature Presentation
Achieving Personal & Professional Success through Passion
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Distinguished Achievement Award Reception
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
International President's Banquet
Chapter Charters & Gavels, Loyalty Award
10:00 PM
Legislative Committee Meetings
Non-Delegate Programming
International President's Reception (invite only )
Friday, August 5
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Devotional
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Rules & Credentials Committee Meeting
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Vendor Exhibition
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
Nominating Committee Meeting
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Legislative Session II / Memorial Service
2016 International Convention - New Orleans, Louisiana
Alternate Programming:
9:00 AM
9:50 AM
Developing Friendships - Selling Yourself
Greeks on Capitol Hill
Enhancing Business Operations with OmegaFi
10:00 AM
10:50 AM
Alternate Programming
Benchmark Programming Block 1
Emerging Leaders
11:15 AM
12:15 PM
Strategic Planning
Working with Your University
PIKE Volunteer: Alumni Events Panel
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
Foundation Meet & Greet
12:30 PM
3:30 PM
PIKE University Leadership Luncheon
West Range, Robertson Award, ϕϕκα
Benchmark Programming Block 2
3:45 PM
4:45 PM
Emerging Leaders
Strategic Planning
Working with Your University
3:45 PM
6:30 PM
PIKECares Community Service Event
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
A Night at the Museum: Honoring Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni, Past &
Present
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Devotional
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
Past Inter/National Presidents' Breakfast
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Legislative Committee Meetings | Non-Delegate Programming
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
International Real Estate Advisors Meeting
10:15 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
International Awards Luncheon
Smythe Awards, Nester Awards, House of the Year, Chapter Advisor of the Year,
AAB Awards, Young Alumni
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
4:15 PM
Legislative Session III | Password required
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
PIKE Volunteer Reception
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
International Officer Reception
7:00 PM
9:30 PM
International Officers Banquet
10:00 PM
1:00 AM
Private Reception
Saturday, August 6
Consultant Portfolio (Regional) Meetings
PIKE Volunteer Awards Reception
Special Initiation and History of Ritual
Non-initiate Meeting
Sunday, August 7
Staff Departure
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Distinguished Achievement Award
INTRODUCTION
Pi Kappa Alpha is proud to recognize Mr. Joseph J. Plumeri, Gamma ’64, with the Distinguished
Achievement Award, the Fraternity’s most prestigious alumnus honor.
The Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) was established
in 1936 to annually recognize one alumnus who has reached
optimum level of achievement in his vocation, profession or
field of public service with a verified record of accomplishment
that meets the ideals of the Fraternity. The first recipient of
this Award was A.B. “Happy” Chandler, a former Kentucky
governor, U.S. Senator, and the second commissioner of major
league baseball. Other past honorees include President &
CEO of Scripts Networks Ken Lowe; Former Bank of America
Chairman Charles Holiday; noted author/speaker Stephen
Covey; and COO of Microsoft Kevin Turner.
On August 4, 2016, the Fraternity will induct Brother Plumeri
into the ranks of the DAA, further magnifying the cadre of
successful men who have achieved such status.
The entire Pi Kappa Alpha Convention will be on hand to
participate in the award ceremony and formal dinner banquet
which will commence at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth of August.
Governor A.B. “Happy” Chandler surveys flood
damage during the Depression. He was the
first recipient of Pi Kappa Alpha’s Distinguished
Achievement Award.
Additionally, the Fraternity invites Brother Plumeri to serve
as the Convention’s Leadership Lecturer – an opportunity to address over 500 student members
who will be in attendance at the event. The Leadership Lecture is tentatively scheduled to take place
immediately prior to the DAA induction banquet from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pi Kappa Alpha applauds the success and zeal of Mr. Joseph Plumeri. His life efforts are an inspiration
to all brothers who aspire to lead in their chapters, campuses and communities.
The 2013 Distinguished Achievement
Award recognized Kenneth W. Lowe
(North Carolina, Tau ’70). Brother
Lowe founded and launched Home
& Garden Television (HGTV). He
oversaw the acquisition of The Food
Network and The Travel Channel
and presided over the launches of
the DIY Network and The Cooking
Channel. Lowe serves on the board
of directors of the National Cable
& Telecommunications Association,
Paley Center for Media, Cincinnati
Business Committee and Cincinnati
Center City Development Corporation.
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
(select listing)
1943..........................................................................Dr. John Lloyd Newcomb (Gamma)
President, University of Virginia
1946...............................................................Maj. Louis H. Wilson, USMC (Alpha Iota)
Congressional Medal of Honor
1956..................................................................................Powell B. McHaney (Alpha Nu)
President, General American Life Insurance Co.
1957.......................................................................................... David F. Maxwell (Beta Pi)
President, American Bar Association
1981.....................................................................................Morgan Woodward (Beta Mu)
Actor
1984...............................................................................James VanHoften (Alpha Sigma)
Astronaut
1985................................................................................................Ted Koppel (Alpha Chi)
ABC News Broadcaster
1988........................................................................................Quentin Wood (Beta Alpha)
CEO, Quaker State Oil
1994...................................................................................... Robert C. Bowden (Alpha Pi)
Head Football Coach, Florida State University
1995................................................................................Jacklyn H. Lucas (Delta Omega)
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
1998................................................................................... R. Craig Hoenshell (Delta Chi)
Chairman and CEO, Avis Rent A Car
2000............................................................................ Patrick D. Bowlen (Beta Omicron)
Owner, Denver Broncos
2002.................................................................................. S. Tim McGraw (Eta Omicron)
Musician
2003................................................................................ Neal L. Patterson (Gamma Chi)
CEO and co-founder, Cerner Corporation
2009...................................................................................R. Scott Van Pelt II (Delta Psi)
ESPN Anchor and Correspondent
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SHIELD & DIAMOND MAGAZINE ARTICLES
Winter 2011
Summer 2015
Pike Feature
PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN SUCCESS
Joe Plumeri has risen from humble beginnings to blazing success through tenacity, faith and moxie.
“My dad filled our
heads with what
could be accomplished
if we worked hard
and dreamed big
dreams in America.
It was almost like he
programmed me
for success.”
– Joe Plumeri
J
oseph J. Plumeri (William & Mary,
Gamma ’64) was born in a blue collar
neighborhood in North Trenton,
New Jersey, the son of Josephine and
the late Samuel J. Plumeri, Sr., a Trenton
businessman, entrepreneur and community
leader. His grandparents immigrated to the
United States from Villalba, Sicily. He received
his bachelor of arts degree in history and
education from the College of William & Mary
and attended New York Law School.
Brother Plumeri’s corporate life started in
1968 at the small brokerage, Carter, Berlind
& Weill. He worked with one of the partners,
Sandy Weill, for over three decades as the
small investment firm transformed, becoming
part of Shearson, then American Express,
Shearson Lehman Brothers, the Travelers
Group and, finally, Citigroup. In 1999, Plumeri
headed the integration of the consumer
businesses of Travelers Group and Citicorp
after the $70 billion merger of the two firms
and served a year as CEO of Citibank, North
America. In 2000, he became chairman and
chief executive officer of the London-based
Willis Group Holdings at the request of Henry
Kravis and his company, Kohlberg Kravis
Roberts, which had just acquired Willis.
Plumeri transformed the long-established
but sleepy Willis. He took it public,
oversaw the construction of a new London
headquarters and acquired competitor Hilb
Rogal & Hobbs in a massive $2.1 billion
merger that doubled Willis’ American
presence and solidified its position as the
No one thought the name of the Chicago landmark
Sears Tower could be changed, but Joe Plumeri had a
vision...
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world’s third largest insurance broker. He
also negotiated a long-term lease and naming
rights to what had previously been Sears
Tower in Chicago, which is now Willis Tower,
the tallest building in the western hemisphere.
In 2004, Plumeri took the bold step of
refusing to accept contingent commissions
at Willis and oversaw the creation of Willis’
Client Bill of Rights that ensured transparency
in the company’s operations and practices.
A passionate champion of the insurance
industry, Plumeri once said, “Insurance is
the DNA of capitalism. Nothing would move,
nothing would be built, nothing would happen
without us.”
In 2009 and 2010, he was named to
Treasury & Risk magazine’s list of “100 Most
Influential People in Finance.” Plumeri was
honored by the Insurance Industry Charitable
Foundation in 2009 for his impact on the
reputation of the insurance industry and by
The Jackie Robinson Foundation in 2010 for
his career achievements.
Brother Plumeri owns minor league
baseball teams that are feeder clubs to the
New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.
The Yankee team, the Trenton Thunder,
plays in Samuel J. Plumeri, Sr. Field, which he
named after his father. Plumeri is an active
philanthropist. He committed $2 million
to establish the Plumeri Awards for Faculty
Excellence at the College of William & Mary,
funded the Joseph J. Plumeri Business
Scholarship and created the Joseph J. Plumeri
Endowment Fund for baseball scholarships at
the college. He provided the largest gift ever
made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for
the construction of the organization’s New
Jersey Chapter Headquarters, now named the
Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place.
He also contributed $1 million to the College
of St. Rose in Albany, New York, for the
development of the school’s Christian Plumeri
Sports Complex, which is named in honor of
his late son.
He currently serves on the boards of the
National Center on Addiction and Substance
Abuse, Mount Sinai Medical Center, the
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the Jackie
Robinson Foundation, Carnegie Hall and
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American Friends of
the Churchill Museum
in London. He was
commissioner of the
New Jersey Sports and
Exposition Authority
from 1997 to 2004.
In spring 2011,
Plumeri made the
commencement
address to the
graduating class at
William & Mary, and
in summer 2011, he
was the grand marshall
for the Columbus Day
parade in New York
City.
But no one can tell
you who Joe Plumeri
is better than Joe
Plumeri. In his speech
to the graduating class
of William & Mary on
May 15, 2011, he said:
“I
n 1968, with a William & Mary degree
and two years of coaching football and
teaching history under my belt, I was going to
New York Law School part time. And I went
looking for a job. I figure, I’m a law student, I
ought to work in a law firm.
“It didn’t occur to me that maybe I ought to
be a lawyer first, but never mind.
“I didn’t know much about the law, but I
knew one thing: every place with three names
is a law firm. Like Dewey Cheatham & Howe.
So I found a place called Carter, Berlind &
Weill.
“Three names. A law firm, right? So I
showed up, walked in the door and asked for a
job.
“The receptionist sent me back to talk to
Mr. Sandy Weill. He asked me what I wanted
to do.
“I said I wanted to work at a law firm.
“He said, ‘This isn’t a law firm.’
“I go, ‘Really. Well, I’m flexible.’
“Turns out it was a brokerage.
“So, you see, your education doesn’t stop
when you graduate. I learned something right
there.
“I said, ‘I don’t know what you do here, but
I’ll bet I can do it.’
“Sandy Weill must have thought I had
moxie—you might say cojones now—because
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he gave me a job at his company—a company
you know by a different name today:
Citigroup.
“The firm back then didn’t have much room
for me. They gave me a student-sized desk and
plunked it half inside a closet, half sticking out
into the hallway.
“Remember,
absolutely anything
is possible.”
“‘Hey, Joey Baby,’ the guys in suits would
say, slapping me upside the head as they
walked passed my desk, heading in to review
their numbers with Mr. Weill.
“Twenty years later, ‘Joey Baby,’ who didn’t
know what a brokerage was but could rope-adope with the guys in suits, became president
of Shearson Lehman Brothers.
“And those who used ‘Joey Baby’s’ head
for a speed bag? I remembered each of their
names. They found themselves on a different
compensation plan later on.
“That’s what you have to do to play in traffic:
show up, knock on doors, scrap, be engaged, do
something. Things will happen....”
“W
hen you do, keep four big ideas in
mind. You could call them four signs
along the road.
“Here’s Number one: have a vision and go
for it.
“Number two: bring passion to your vision.
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monument to his vision that still stands today
as the home of the Trenton Thunder, our
Double A Affiliate of the New York Yankees.
“My father was my best friend. When I ran
into trouble in my freshman year and wanted
to leave William & Mary, he told me, as only a
dad can, to stick it out. My mother, Josephine,
was by his side all the way....”
“A
bout ten years ago, I found myself in
Paris. I was 57, basically retired. I had
spent 32 years of my life with Citigroup, the
place I started, when I thought Sandy Weill
ran a law firm.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COLUMBUS CITIZENS FOUNDATION.
From left: Joe Plumeri with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Archbishop Timothy
M. Dolan on the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the Columbus Day Parade.
“My hero in life is
Winston Churchill.
If he was Italian,
he would’ve been
really great.”
“Number three: match your passion and
vision with integrity.
“And number four: remember, absolutely
anything is possible....”
“M
y grandfather came here on a
boat from Sicily, arriving at Ellis
Island. He figured the best way to become an
American was to do American things. So he
pursued an unlikely career in baseball: with
a thousand dollars he recruited Babe Ruth
and Lou Gehrig to barnstorm the country, the
diamond heroes inspiring kids at every stop.
“This immigrant, this man with a vision,
went on to own the Trenton Giants, a team
Willie Mays played for on his way to the Big
Leagues.
“Then Trenton went without a pro baseball
team for over forty years until my father,
Sam, reignited my grandfather’s vision. Sam
was 80 years old at the time, just getting over
quintuple bypass surgery. But he was like a
thunder you couldn’t control.
“‘I want to bring baseball back to Trenton,’
he told anyone who’d listen.
“‘Why don’t you get some rest, Pop,’ I told
him.
“He told me we should raise money to buy
a team, move it to New Jersey, and rejuvenate
the town. He won that argument with me.
“He also won over the politicians. He
won over the press. And he won over the
community. At a point in life when many
people sit back and watch games on their
sofas, he was helping to build a ballpark – a
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“A guy named Henry Kravis contacted me.
That’s a name you might not know, but he’s
one of the titans of global investment. Henry
and his firm, KKR, wanted me to take over and
revitalize an old British brokerage they owned
called the Willis Group.
“By now, I’d figured out the difference
between a brokerage and a law firm, so I had
that going for me.
“I went up to London to check out the firm.
I could have walked in acting like an extra in
The King’s Speech, but that’s not me. Instead,
the chilly reception I got in London was as if
Fonzi had ridden his motorcycle right into
Buckingham Palace.
“I wasn’t going to try to pretend to be a
British gentleman. I know who I am, and
Henry wanted me running Willis because of
who I am.
“So I walk in, offer a proper handshake, and
I say, ‘How ya doin?’!
“This started what’s been a wonderful
decade at the helm of Willis by being true to
myself. And wherever you go from here, you
all have to be true to yourselves, too....”
“M
y hero in life is Winston Churchill.
If he was Italian, he would’ve been
really great.
“After World War II, after enduring
hardship with his countrymen and leading
Britain through the Blitz and onto victory, he
ran for re-election and was soundly beaten.
“He said, ‘Success is never final, failure is
never fatal: it is courage that counts.’
“You can constantly strive to make a
difference other people don’t have the courage
to do: The courage to have a vision. The
courage to have passion. The courage to have
integrity. The courage to believe that anything
is possible.”
SHIELD & DIAMOND
THE POWER OF BEING YOURSELF:
A GAME PLAN FOR SUCCESS BY PUTTING PASSION INTO YOUR LIFE AND WORK
by Joe Plumeri (William & Mary, Gamma ’64)
E
veryone imagines top CEOs as larger-thanlife figures who do things no one else could.
But deep down, a good business leader is
an everyman who combines vision and high
energy with the ability to connect with and learn
from all types of people. In The Power of Being
Yourself, renowned business leader Joe Plumeri
offers simple yet profound guidance on how to
stay positive, motivate yourself and others, and
achieve success in your life and work.
Plumeri’s Game Plan for Success features eight
key principles, from “Everyone Has the Same
Plumbing”, in which his fish-out-of-water experience as CEO and chairman of a London-based
company reveals how cultural differences can
be overcome as people everywhere respond to
authenticity, to “You Gotta Have Purpose!”, which
explores the transformative ingredient that leads
to tangible progress. And because this book is
meant to be revisited and consulted whenever
you need fresh inspiration or practical advice,
The Power of Being Yourself also features a final
section – “Applying the Principles” – imparting
further guidance and checklists.
By sharing his own experiences – and candidly
exploring high-stakes business decisions along
with many personal triumphs and tragedies –
Plumeri explains that the secret to success is
found not in boardroom strategy or corporate
philosophy, but rather in allowing passion,
purpose, and true emotions inform your approach and guide your relationships. His book
is a timely wake-up call in a world where heartless electronic communication too often takes
precedence over genuine connection. Plumeri
reveals that if we can live in the moment and
be honest and true in our emotions, the effect
carries over into how we live all facets of our lives.
“Joe Plumeri’s book is
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
hope young people read it –
Joe Plumeri is vice chairman of the First Data
Board of Directors and served as CEO of Willis
Group, Citibank North America, and Primerica.
He also serves on the boards of the National
Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse,
Mount Sinai Medical Center, and the Jackie
Robinson Foundation, among others. In 2011,
the College of William & Mary awarded Plumeri
an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service, and
his speech to graduates was recognized as one
of the best commencement addresses ever by
National Public Radio. He lives in New York City
with his wife, Susan.
to be inspired and to receive
delightful. It is courageous
in its honesty and profound
in reminding us of what is
most important in life. His
references to Jack [Jackie
Robinson] are heartening to
me and further the message
of brotherhood. I especially
the guidance that so many
of them are seeking in
today’s fast-paced world.”
– Rachel Robinson, Founder,
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Learn more at JoePlumeri.com
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PIKE Today
Attendance
2005-2015
IN THE
C E N T U R Y
In 2004, Pi Kappa Alpha
introduced PIKE University.
More than just an education
platform, PIKE U brings
industry experts and trained
professionals to our members.
Held in 8 to 9 locations across
North America, every chapter
has access to onsite training
summits.
PIKE U focuses on producing
leaders. Leadership.
Management. Character
Development. These
programs arm men with
lifelong skills and prepare
them for a world outside
the classroom. This is our
commitment to our members.
And it’s working.
PIKE U attendees gain an
edge. They set the standards
that foster success within their
chapter. And in return, their
chapter is more likely to earn
a higher GPA. They attract,
recruit and retain more men.
They become a positive force
on their campus.
Values-based training and
a commitment to our ideals
enables positive growth in all
areas into the 21st Century.
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78
$
70
$
2000
2015
Average Insurance
Assessment per Member
50
2015
15.6k
48%
Average
Chapter
Size
2000-2015
2000
10.5k
Total Undergrads
3,684
1,618
153.8%
7.6
$
million
9
2015
$
Average No. of
Annual Claims
million
2000
2015
2000
2015
2000
2.7%
56
2.1
2015
5.6
22
Loss Ratio
Insurance Claims & Financial Loss
Foundation Endowment
2015
2015
2015
208
201
221
2000
2000
2000
Advisors
Boards
60
15
Chapter Advisors &
Alumni Advisory Boards
2000
213
Total Chapters & Colonies
Chapters with GPA > 3.0
2015
$
$
1.3m
2000
475k
Average Real Estate Value
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