Full Name
Edward Joseph Savoy
Company
Shogun
Speaker Bio
Edward Savoy was initiated into the Eta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania on November 10, 2002.During his time at Eta Alpha, he served a term as Recording Secretary, two terms as Treasurer, and a term as President. Under his leadership
as President, the Chapter assembled a successful bid to host a regional Northeast District meeting, implemented plans to host the Chapter’s 30th anniversary, and continued the growth that would see it awarded the John P. Ross Governor’s Cup for Most Improved Chapter in 2006. Ed graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in English in 2005.

During his time at Lock Haven and later during his time in graduate school at James Madison University, Ed served three terms on the Northeast District Council. During his first two terms as Secretary/Treasurer, he organized a District-wide fundraiser and wrote a comprehensive fundraising guide - one that is still in use. During his term as President, he wrote a guide for running for District office - also still in use. He was awarded the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award at the 2006 Northeast District Convention and had the privilege of addressing the 2003 Northeast District Convention and the 2005 National Convention as a keynote speaker. He graduated from JMU with an M.A. in English Literature in 2007.

As an alumnus, Ed served as the colony advisor for the Mu Nu Chapter at Christopher Newport University. Starting in 2009, he served as a member of the KKPsi Alumni Advisory Committee (known today as the KKPsi-AA Board of Directors) as an Alumnus-At-Large. During his term, he was in charge of writing and publishing The Encore, the newsletter of the KKPsi-AA.

In 2011, Edward was appointed as the Chair of the Board of Directors. As Chair, he presided over a structural overhaul of the BOD, instituting the Vice Chair structure in place today, which helped increase Board efficiency. He also helped to oversee the formation and implementation of the Alumni Giving Program, which continues to enable Brothers to contribute monthly to the Fraternity and earn Life Membership credits, and the Scott Stowell Alumni Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding alumni.Additionally, he was the first Board Chair to serve as a non-voting member of the National Council.

In 2017, Edward was elected to the Board of Trustees. During his term, he has served as Board Secretary, taking and distributing minutes for all meetings. He has twice coordinated the “Boh’s Birthday Bash” initiative, which celebrates the birthday of our Guiding Spirit with a one day only discount of Life Membership to $400. In 2018, he served as the colony advisor and installing officer for the Theta Tau Chapter at Fayetteville State University. He also currently serves on the Curriculum Committee.
Edward Savoy