Mike Napolitano was initiated into the Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in 2002 at Marist College. He was a member of the Marist College Band program, which encompassed a full symphonic band program, football marching band, and basketball pep band. He also performed with the College Brass Ensemble and Low Brass Choir as a tenor and bass trombone player, as well as a euphonium player. While at Marist, Mike was initiated into the Beta Class of the Kappa Upsilon chapter, and in the semester following initiation was elected Chapter Secretary/Treasurer. In his senior year, he served as Chapter President. In danger of the chapter failing in 2003, Mike was responsible for re-focusing the chapter’s service and recruitment programs to improve its perception within the Marist Band program. Within one year of his term, the chapter tripled in size, substantially increased its service output for the band program, rebuilt the Chapter Constitution and Membership Education Plan. Upon his hiring by Marist College in 2004 as a Human Resources Generalist, Mike was appointed Chapter Sponsor of the Marist chapter. In 2005, he was hired as Operations Manager for the Music Program, and currently serves as Assistant Director of Music for Marist College and Adjunct Lecturer of Music. In 2011, Mike chartered the Kappa Kappa Psi New York Metro Local Alumni Association, and served as its chairperson through May 2018. In 2013, Mike was appointed to the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association Board of Directors and served as its Membership Director through 2015. In 2015, Mike was appointed National Chairperson for the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association, wherein he was responsible for creating an organizational structure that would provide stability for the organization to begin the process of becoming self-determined and financially sound. Mike was appointed to the position of Northeast District Governor in 2016, where he continues to serve. Mike received his undergraduate degree in Integrative Studies, with a focuses on Music and Communications, from Marist College in 2006. In 2017, he earned his graduate degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Marist College. He hopes to pursue a doctorate in Organizational Leadership in the near future.Mike is a Life Member of the Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Iota Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, as well as an Honorary Member of the Northeast District for both organizations. He was awarded the national Outstanding Sponsor Award, and was the inaugural recipient of the Scott Stowell Alumni Excellence Award at the 2013 National Convention. Mike has presented at the 2013 and 2015 National Conventions, and in 2017 served on the Nominations Committee and advised the Jurisdiction Committee. He has attended district conventions in the Northeast District (2002-2005, 2011-2013 attendee, 2014-present as a presenter), Southeast District (2015 & 2016, presenter), North Central District (2016 & 2017, presenter and committee advisor), Southwest District (2016, presenter & 2018, attendee), and Midwest District (2019, presenter). Mike is also a member of the Northeast District Alumni Association, the Marist College Alumni Association, and the Association of Concert Bands - serving has host for the 2012 ACB National Convention.