Ms. Siobhan L. Wilkes Bratcher
National VP for Membership and Expansion
Siobhan Wilkes ( Pronounced shiv + awn), began her journey with the Beta Zeta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, located in Nacogdoches, Texas with a heart filled with the desire to serve others. She is a past president, and Vice President of Membership of Beta Zeta, and was very involved on the District level as a student and an alumni.Upon graduating with a degree in Hospitality Administration, Siobhan has hit the ground running on her career path in revenue management in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. Currently she is a Revenue Management Coordinator for a hotel management company in Dallas, Texas, where she assists with the revenue process for 8 select service hotels across the country. In her free time, Siobhan enjoys travelling, painting, sewing, & hanging out with her cat Georgia Pearl!
Beta Zeta
Tau Beta Sigma
National VP for Membership and Expansion
National VP for Membership and Expansion
Siobhan Wilkes ( Pronounced shiv + awn), began her journey with the Beta Zeta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, located in Nacogdoches, Texas with a heart filled with the desire to serve others. She is a past president, and Vice President of Membership of Beta Zeta, and was very involved on the District level as a student and an alumni.Upon graduating with a degree in Hospitality Administration, Siobhan has hit the ground running on her career path in revenue management in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. Currently she is a Revenue Management Coordinator for a hotel management company in Dallas, Texas, where she assists with the revenue process for 8 select service hotels across the country. In her free time, Siobhan enjoys travelling, painting, sewing, & hanging out with her cat Georgia Pearl!
Beta Zeta
Tau Beta Sigma
National VP for Membership and Expansion
Leslie Kaye Gartin
Leslie was initiated in the Zeta Nu chapter at the University of Northern Iowa, and served in various chapter leadership roles, such as Ritualist, Secretary, and President. On the district level, Leslie served as Sec/Treas for one year, and Vice President of Membership for one year.Upon graduation with her Music Education and French Horn Performance degrees, Leslie was actively involved in the Midwest District Alumni Association, serving as president for three years. In 2011, was appointed Finance Chair for the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association Executive Committee, a role in which she served until her appointment to the District.In “real life,” Leslie is the 5-12 Band Director and ESL Coordinator for the Southeast Warren Community School District in Liberty Center, Iowa. In the two years in her current position, Leslie has increased high school band participation 250%, started the school’s first jazz ensemble, and serves as her Education Association Parliamentarian. She received her Master’s degree in TESOL studies from Drake University in 2013. She lives in Marshalltown, Iowa, with her husband, Justin, a computer engineer, and their dog, Sophie. Their free time activities include camping, fishing, and home improvement projects that last forever.
Zeta Nu
Tau Beta Sigma
National President
Leslie was initiated in the Zeta Nu chapter at the University of Northern Iowa, and served in various chapter leadership roles, such as Ritualist, Secretary, and President. On the district level, Leslie served as Sec/Treas for one year, and Vice President of Membership for one year.Upon graduation with her Music Education and French Horn Performance degrees, Leslie was actively involved in the Midwest District Alumni Association, serving as president for three years. In 2011, was appointed Finance Chair for the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association Executive Committee, a role in which she served until her appointment to the District.In “real life,” Leslie is the 5-12 Band Director and ESL Coordinator for the Southeast Warren Community School District in Liberty Center, Iowa. In the two years in her current position, Leslie has increased high school band participation 250%, started the school’s first jazz ensemble, and serves as her Education Association Parliamentarian. She received her Master’s degree in TESOL studies from Drake University in 2013. She lives in Marshalltown, Iowa, with her husband, Justin, a computer engineer, and their dog, Sophie. Their free time activities include camping, fishing, and home improvement projects that last forever.
Zeta Nu
Tau Beta Sigma
National President
Ms. Hollister M. Hartman
Holli Hartman was initiated into the Zeta Delta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Kansas in 1989. During her time at KU, Holli served as the Midwest District First Vice President as well as in several chapter offices. She graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of General Studies degree in Anthropology and She worked in the health insurance field and in various capacities on several political campaigns around the country. In 2003, she moved to Washington, DC where she worked for a non-profit and began her Master’s degree in Legislative Affairs at the George Washington University, graduating in 2006. In 2010, Holli returned to Lawrence, KS and the University of Kansas for engineering school and became involved in Tau Beta Sigma once more as an alumni and life member. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 2014 and moved to northern Illinois where she worked for a short time before eventually setting in Indianapolis in 2016 where she works as a civil engineer in road design and transportation.
While in band, Holli played piccolo and bass clarinet and is also a viola player. She is active in the historical recreation group, the Society for Creative Anachronism, where she is an accomplished costumer and embroiderer and enjoys archery. In what free time is left, she is learning German and Swedish, researches her family genealogy, and spends all the time she can walking and snuggling with her rescue dog, Pippy.
Zeta Delta
Tau Beta Sigma
Board of Trustees, Trustee
Holli Hartman was initiated into the Zeta Delta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Kansas in 1989. During her time at KU, Holli served as the Midwest District First Vice President as well as in several chapter offices. She graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of General Studies degree in Anthropology and She worked in the health insurance field and in various capacities on several political campaigns around the country. In 2003, she moved to Washington, DC where she worked for a non-profit and began her Master’s degree in Legislative Affairs at the George Washington University, graduating in 2006. In 2010, Holli returned to Lawrence, KS and the University of Kansas for engineering school and became involved in Tau Beta Sigma once more as an alumni and life member. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 2014 and moved to northern Illinois where she worked for a short time before eventually setting in Indianapolis in 2016 where she works as a civil engineer in road design and transportation.
While in band, Holli played piccolo and bass clarinet and is also a viola player. She is active in the historical recreation group, the Society for Creative Anachronism, where she is an accomplished costumer and embroiderer and enjoys archery. In what free time is left, she is learning German and Swedish, researches her family genealogy, and spends all the time she can walking and snuggling with her rescue dog, Pippy.
Zeta Delta
Tau Beta Sigma
Board of Trustees, Trustee
Ms. Erika Lynn Pope
Tau Beta Sigma
National President
Erika Pope was initiated into the Theta Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma from Henderson State University on October 25, 1999. As an active member of the organization, she served in various leadership roles including chapter Vice President and chapter President, as well as Vice President of Colonization and Membership for the Southwest District (2005-2006). She was on “The Showband of Arkansas” drum line where she was on the cymbal line, the bass line and the snare line in which she is proud to say she is one of only a few female snare players in the history of The Showband. She also was a member of the HSU Concert and Symphonic bands, and played auxiliary percussion for “The NuFusion Project,” which is HSU’s jazz fusion ensemble.
Upon graduating from Henderson in 2005, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media with a focus in radio/television broadcasting and a minor in music. Throughout the years, she has continued to serve Tau Beta Sigma in various capacities such as workshop presenting, advising committees, serving as a colony advisor/installing officer and from 2009-2015, served as the District Counselor for the Southwest District of Tau Beta Sigma. She is a Life Member of both Tau Beta Sigma (2007) and Kappa Kappa Psi (2016) and also holds Honorary Memberships in a variety of local chapters in both organizations. In her spare time she likes running, road trips, watching movies, reading novels and rocking out on the drums with her party band The Big Dam Horns. Erika currently lives in Memphis, TN and works for the Department of Music at Rhodes College as the Musical Arts Coordinator.
Theta Theta
Tau Beta Sigma
National President
Tau Beta Sigma
National President
Erika Pope was initiated into the Theta Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma from Henderson State University on October 25, 1999. As an active member of the organization, she served in various leadership roles including chapter Vice President and chapter President, as well as Vice President of Colonization and Membership for the Southwest District (2005-2006). She was on “The Showband of Arkansas” drum line where she was on the cymbal line, the bass line and the snare line in which she is proud to say she is one of only a few female snare players in the history of The Showband. She also was a member of the HSU Concert and Symphonic bands, and played auxiliary percussion for “The NuFusion Project,” which is HSU’s jazz fusion ensemble.
Upon graduating from Henderson in 2005, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media with a focus in radio/television broadcasting and a minor in music. Throughout the years, she has continued to serve Tau Beta Sigma in various capacities such as workshop presenting, advising committees, serving as a colony advisor/installing officer and from 2009-2015, served as the District Counselor for the Southwest District of Tau Beta Sigma. She is a Life Member of both Tau Beta Sigma (2007) and Kappa Kappa Psi (2016) and also holds Honorary Memberships in a variety of local chapters in both organizations. In her spare time she likes running, road trips, watching movies, reading novels and rocking out on the drums with her party band The Big Dam Horns. Erika currently lives in Memphis, TN and works for the Department of Music at Rhodes College as the Musical Arts Coordinator.
Theta Theta
Tau Beta Sigma
National President
Mrs. Jessica Lynn Lee
Kappa Kappa Psi
Immediate Past National President
Jessica McAlarney Lee was initiated into the Eta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania on November 22, 2003. As an active Brother from 2004 - 2008, she served her chapter as Social Director, Vice President of Service, Central Precinct Chair, and Chapter President, where her chapter won the 2007 John P. Ross Governor’s Cup for Most Improved Chapter in the Northeast District. She also served the Northeast District as District President from 2007-2008. While at Lock Haven, Jessica performed as a percussionist with the LHU Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Percussion Ensemble. In May of 2008, Jessica graduated cum laude with Bachelor of Science degrees in Special and Elementary Education.
Following graduation in 2008, Jessica has continued to work with Kappa Kappa Psi on the district and national levels. Jessica served as the Colony advisor to the Nu Delta chapter at McMurry University. She has also presented workshops over leadership, fraternal values, and membership education at district and national conventions for the last 13 years, including facilitating sessions at National Leadership Conference. Jessica has served for 6 years on the National Curriculum Development Committee, as one of the authors of The Road to Wisdom and 4 years on the Ritual Education and Performance Committee, helping to write The Inner Circle Ritual Education program. Jessica has served for 4 years on the National Council, as 2017-2019 National Vice President for Student Affairs, and currently as 2019-2021 National Vice President for Colonization & Membership. Jessica also serves as one of the Keynote Speakers of the fraternity’s Leadership Development Program, The Founders’ Circle. A life member of the Eta Alpha chapter, Jessica is also an honorary member of the Southwest District, National Chapter and the Gamma Nu chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, as well as an honorary member of the Southwest, Northeast, North Central, Southeast, and Midwest Districts and the National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.
Jessica graduated in August of 2013 with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. Since then, she has consistently held leadership positions in her professional life. Currently, Jessica is the Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction in Bullard Independent School District. In this role, she oversees curriculum and instruction, Texas state assessment and accountability, teacher professional development and evaluation, and special programs for students in a 4A school district in East Texas. Previous to this position, Jessica has been a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, and a special education teacher.
Jessica currently resides in Bullard, TX with her husband, Jack, ten year old son, Jackson, seven year old daughter, Emmy, and their dogs, Holly and Muffy. In her spare time, she loves reading, photography, fishing, coloring, swimming, and re-watching episodes of The West Wing, The Office, or Battlestar Galactica.
Eta Alpha
Kappa Kappa Psi
Immediate Past National President
Kappa Kappa Psi
Immediate Past National President
Jessica McAlarney Lee was initiated into the Eta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania on November 22, 2003. As an active Brother from 2004 - 2008, she served her chapter as Social Director, Vice President of Service, Central Precinct Chair, and Chapter President, where her chapter won the 2007 John P. Ross Governor’s Cup for Most Improved Chapter in the Northeast District. She also served the Northeast District as District President from 2007-2008. While at Lock Haven, Jessica performed as a percussionist with the LHU Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Percussion Ensemble. In May of 2008, Jessica graduated cum laude with Bachelor of Science degrees in Special and Elementary Education.
Following graduation in 2008, Jessica has continued to work with Kappa Kappa Psi on the district and national levels. Jessica served as the Colony advisor to the Nu Delta chapter at McMurry University. She has also presented workshops over leadership, fraternal values, and membership education at district and national conventions for the last 13 years, including facilitating sessions at National Leadership Conference. Jessica has served for 6 years on the National Curriculum Development Committee, as one of the authors of The Road to Wisdom and 4 years on the Ritual Education and Performance Committee, helping to write The Inner Circle Ritual Education program. Jessica has served for 4 years on the National Council, as 2017-2019 National Vice President for Student Affairs, and currently as 2019-2021 National Vice President for Colonization & Membership. Jessica also serves as one of the Keynote Speakers of the fraternity’s Leadership Development Program, The Founders’ Circle. A life member of the Eta Alpha chapter, Jessica is also an honorary member of the Southwest District, National Chapter and the Gamma Nu chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, as well as an honorary member of the Southwest, Northeast, North Central, Southeast, and Midwest Districts and the National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.
Jessica graduated in August of 2013 with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. Since then, she has consistently held leadership positions in her professional life. Currently, Jessica is the Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction in Bullard Independent School District. In this role, she oversees curriculum and instruction, Texas state assessment and accountability, teacher professional development and evaluation, and special programs for students in a 4A school district in East Texas. Previous to this position, Jessica has been a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, and a special education teacher.
Jessica currently resides in Bullard, TX with her husband, Jack, ten year old son, Jackson, seven year old daughter, Emmy, and their dogs, Holly and Muffy. In her spare time, she loves reading, photography, fishing, coloring, swimming, and re-watching episodes of The West Wing, The Office, or Battlestar Galactica.
Eta Alpha
Kappa Kappa Psi
Immediate Past National President
Bang T. Co
Bang Co (he/him/他) proudly serves as the National Vice President for Membership & Expansion (NVPME) for Kappa Kappa Psi. As National Vice President for Membership & Expansion, Bang is directly responsible for expansion, membership education, and policy violation allegations in the fraternity. He is a member of the National Curriculum Committee, and reviews activity submissions for The Road to Wisdom. Bang works collaboratively with the National Chapter and Expansion Education Coordinator to birth new chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, and works with struggling chapters to help bring them back to active status. In addition to these duties, he oversees the Chapter Field Representative Program, and is responsible for coordinating the National Leadership Conference for student leaders in the fraternity each summer. By vote of a simple majority, Bang will advance to the position of National President at the 2023 National Convention. Bang also served as the National Vice President for Student Affairs (NVPSA) for Kappa Kappa Psi for the 2019-2021 biennium. Prior to his election to National Council in 2019 as NVPSA, Bang has served as Chair of the North Central District Alumni Association and President of the North Central District. He also served as the President of the Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University, where he was initiated in 2012 and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. During his time at IU, Bang maintained a high level of involvement on campus, including two years as the Drum Major of the IU Marching Hundred. As a Life Member of the AZ Chapter, Bang also holds Honorary Membership with the Northeast District, Western District, Southeast District, Southwest District, North Central District, and the National Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.
Outside of his fraternal and professional life, Bang enjoys spending his time volunteering and getting involved with other organizations. He is particularly proud to serve as the DEI & Community Outreach Director for the DC Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. Additionally, he also spends his summer as a leadership speaker for the Crossroads Drum Major & Leadership Clinic.
Professionally, Bang serves as the DC Programs Manager for a local non-profit in Washington, DC called Asian American LEAD (AALEAD). He is most excited about his work as an advocate for low-income and underrepresented AAPI youth in the DMV area. Since his move to the nation’s capital, Bang has enjoyed emerging himself in the community. As an amateur photographer and “foodie”, he has fallen in love with the city’s diverse culture, beautiful architecture, and the amazing local BIPOC-owned eateries.
Outside of his professional life, Bang enjoys spending his time volunteering and getting involved with other organizations. He is particularly proud to serve as the DEI & Community Outreach Director for the DC Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. Additionally, he also spends his summer as a leadership speaker for the Crossroads Drum Major & Leadership Clinic.
As National Vice President for Membership & Expansion, Bang is directly responsible for expansion, membership education, and policy violation allegations in the fraternity. He is a member of the National Curriculum Committee, and reviews activity submissions for The Road to Wisdom. Bang works collaboratively with the National Chapter and Expansion Education Coordinator to birth new chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, and works with struggling chapters to help bring them back to active status. In addition to these duties, he oversees the Chapter Field Representative Program, and is responsible for coordinating the National Leadership Conference for student leaders in the fraternity each summer. By vote of a simple majority, Bang will advance to the position of National President at the 2023 National Convention.
Alpha Zeta
Kappa Kappa Psi
National President
Bang Co (he/him/他) proudly serves as the National Vice President for Membership & Expansion (NVPME) for Kappa Kappa Psi. As National Vice President for Membership & Expansion, Bang is directly responsible for expansion, membership education, and policy violation allegations in the fraternity. He is a member of the National Curriculum Committee, and reviews activity submissions for The Road to Wisdom. Bang works collaboratively with the National Chapter and Expansion Education Coordinator to birth new chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, and works with struggling chapters to help bring them back to active status. In addition to these duties, he oversees the Chapter Field Representative Program, and is responsible for coordinating the National Leadership Conference for student leaders in the fraternity each summer. By vote of a simple majority, Bang will advance to the position of National President at the 2023 National Convention. Bang also served as the National Vice President for Student Affairs (NVPSA) for Kappa Kappa Psi for the 2019-2021 biennium. Prior to his election to National Council in 2019 as NVPSA, Bang has served as Chair of the North Central District Alumni Association and President of the North Central District. He also served as the President of the Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University, where he was initiated in 2012 and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. During his time at IU, Bang maintained a high level of involvement on campus, including two years as the Drum Major of the IU Marching Hundred. As a Life Member of the AZ Chapter, Bang also holds Honorary Membership with the Northeast District, Western District, Southeast District, Southwest District, North Central District, and the National Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.
Outside of his fraternal and professional life, Bang enjoys spending his time volunteering and getting involved with other organizations. He is particularly proud to serve as the DEI & Community Outreach Director for the DC Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. Additionally, he also spends his summer as a leadership speaker for the Crossroads Drum Major & Leadership Clinic.
Professionally, Bang serves as the DC Programs Manager for a local non-profit in Washington, DC called Asian American LEAD (AALEAD). He is most excited about his work as an advocate for low-income and underrepresented AAPI youth in the DMV area. Since his move to the nation’s capital, Bang has enjoyed emerging himself in the community. As an amateur photographer and “foodie”, he has fallen in love with the city’s diverse culture, beautiful architecture, and the amazing local BIPOC-owned eateries.
Outside of his professional life, Bang enjoys spending his time volunteering and getting involved with other organizations. He is particularly proud to serve as the DEI & Community Outreach Director for the DC Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. Additionally, he also spends his summer as a leadership speaker for the Crossroads Drum Major & Leadership Clinic.
As National Vice President for Membership & Expansion, Bang is directly responsible for expansion, membership education, and policy violation allegations in the fraternity. He is a member of the National Curriculum Committee, and reviews activity submissions for The Road to Wisdom. Bang works collaboratively with the National Chapter and Expansion Education Coordinator to birth new chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, and works with struggling chapters to help bring them back to active status. In addition to these duties, he oversees the Chapter Field Representative Program, and is responsible for coordinating the National Leadership Conference for student leaders in the fraternity each summer. By vote of a simple majority, Bang will advance to the position of National President at the 2023 National Convention.
Alpha Zeta
Kappa Kappa Psi
National President
Lauren Genrette
The Cleveland Orchestra
Director of Instrumental Pathways Programs
Lauren Generette is completing her second stint as Manager of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra after also having been COYO’s founding manager. In January of 2022 she assumes the title Director of Instrumental Pathways Programs for The Cleveland Orchestra. She has served as a member of the Youth Orchestra Division board for the League of American Orchestras and led the Youth Orchestra’s 2015 tour to China and the 2019 tour to Europe. A native of Cleveland, Ms. Generette became a public school music teacher in Atlanta following her graduation from Howard University. She later obtained an MBA in Arts Administration and was a Fellow in the Music Program at the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Director of Instrumental Pathways Programs
Lauren Generette is completing her second stint as Manager of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra after also having been COYO’s founding manager. In January of 2022 she assumes the title Director of Instrumental Pathways Programs for The Cleveland Orchestra. She has served as a member of the Youth Orchestra Division board for the League of American Orchestras and led the Youth Orchestra’s 2015 tour to China and the 2019 tour to Europe. A native of Cleveland, Ms. Generette became a public school music teacher in Atlanta following her graduation from Howard University. She later obtained an MBA in Arts Administration and was a Fellow in the Music Program at the National Endowment for the Arts.
Prof. Anthony Michael Falcone
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Associate Director of Bands
Anthony M. Falcone, National Vice President for Professional Relations, first became an Honorary Member of Kappa Kappa Psi in 1992 at James Madison University (Eta Omicron Chapter) where he also received his B.M.Ed. and M.M. degrees. He currently serves as Associate Director of Bands at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where his duties include directing the Cornhusker Marching Band, conducting the Symphonic Band, teaching instrumental arranging, and assisting with the administration of all university bands. Prof. Falcone is also active in the Percussion Studio, teaching lessons, and conducting the Percussion Ensemble. Since 2002 he has served as Chapter Sponsor for the Epsilon Omega Chapter at UNL, and was Midwest District Governor for Kappa Kappa Psi from 2007-2019. He has held previous appointments at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. Other Honorary Memberships include: Lambda Chapter at the University of Arkansas, The Midwest District, The Midwest District of Tau Beta Sigma, and Life Membership in the National Chapter.
As National Vice President for Professional Relations, Tony serves as a liaison for Kappa Kappa Psi with the college band teaching profession. Along with his counterpart from Tau Beta Sigma, he is also responsible for planning the National Intercollegiate Band at the Biannual National Conventions, overseeing logistics and contributing to the selection of the Guest Conductor and Commissioned Composer with the Board of Trustees. He will also work to support Chapter Sponsors and Directors of Bands and cultivate their relationships with Chapters. The VPPR is appointed by the National President, with approval by the National Council, for a two-year term.
Eta Omicron
Kappa Kappa Psi
National VP for Professional Relations
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Associate Director of Bands
Anthony M. Falcone, National Vice President for Professional Relations, first became an Honorary Member of Kappa Kappa Psi in 1992 at James Madison University (Eta Omicron Chapter) where he also received his B.M.Ed. and M.M. degrees. He currently serves as Associate Director of Bands at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where his duties include directing the Cornhusker Marching Band, conducting the Symphonic Band, teaching instrumental arranging, and assisting with the administration of all university bands. Prof. Falcone is also active in the Percussion Studio, teaching lessons, and conducting the Percussion Ensemble. Since 2002 he has served as Chapter Sponsor for the Epsilon Omega Chapter at UNL, and was Midwest District Governor for Kappa Kappa Psi from 2007-2019. He has held previous appointments at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. Other Honorary Memberships include: Lambda Chapter at the University of Arkansas, The Midwest District, The Midwest District of Tau Beta Sigma, and Life Membership in the National Chapter.
As National Vice President for Professional Relations, Tony serves as a liaison for Kappa Kappa Psi with the college band teaching profession. Along with his counterpart from Tau Beta Sigma, he is also responsible for planning the National Intercollegiate Band at the Biannual National Conventions, overseeing logistics and contributing to the selection of the Guest Conductor and Commissioned Composer with the Board of Trustees. He will also work to support Chapter Sponsors and Directors of Bands and cultivate their relationships with Chapters. The VPPR is appointed by the National President, with approval by the National Council, for a two-year term.
Eta Omicron
Kappa Kappa Psi
National VP for Professional Relations
Edward Joseph Savoy
Shogun
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.
Eta Alpha
Kappa Kappa Psi
National VP for Programs
Shogun
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.
Eta Alpha
Kappa Kappa Psi
National VP for Programs
Mr Marco Anthony Krcatovich II
Kappa Kappa Psi
Past National President
Brother Krcatovich was initiated into the Nu Chapter of KKΨ in 2001 at the University of Michigan. He was a member of the Michigan Marching Band, served his chapter as Corresponding Secretary, and served the North Central District as Vice President for Colonization and Membership and two years as District President. At the end of his second term as District President, Marco was honored with the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award, in part for his work in changing the culture of district conventions and events by focusing on promoting education and leadership among all brothers, prioritizing workshops as a central feature of district convention, and making district business more efficient by streamlining committees and time commitments.Since his graduation from the University of Michigan, Marco has served as Colony Advisor for both Mu Epsilon and Nu Theta, installed numerous chapters in the last three biennia, served on the advisory board for the Theta Beta and Eta Gamma (TBΣ) chapters at Boston University during a difficult time for Theta Beta, and became an honorary member of both chapters. From 2011 to 2013, Marco served as one of the first National Vice Chairs of the KKΨ Alumni Association Board of Directors and, from 2013 to 2015, served as the third National Chair. Marco was the first brother to give the gift of Life Membership through the Alumni Giving Program (AGP), and has since gifted a second Life Membership to the chapter Vice President who educated him as a freshman. In 2015, he was elected National Vice President for Programs and focused on simplifying the processing of awards, utilizing social media to increase interest by chapters in the Month of Musicianship, and promoting the AEA Scholarship as a premier program of the Fraternity. At the 2017 National Convention in Orlando, Florida, Marco was elected National Vice President for Colonization and Membership and focused his tenure on the implementation of The Road to Wisdom, the expansion of Kappa Kappa Psi to new campuses, the development of more Fraternity volunteers, and creating consistent and streamlined processes for discipline, colonization, and membership education.Marco graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Science, with a concentration in Meteorology, from the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering in 2005. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, where he earned a Master’s of Science in Education degree in Higher Education Management in 2007. After a few classes while employed at Boston University, Marco is back as a student working to earn his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Higher Education Administration from Illinois State University, with a goal of defending his dissertation in the spring of 2022.Marco currently serves as the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois, and lives in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, near his partner, Oliver. His senior administration position includes supervising a dedicated research staff and student research assistants, producing federal and state reports which help ensure continued access to federal student aid dollars, and serving and chairing numerous university committees on strategic enrollment planning, student evaluation, effectiveness in university operations, student degree outcomes, Human Resources procedures and operations, and data warehousing management system development and improvement. He was recently appointed to a legislative task force (HB 4781) on College and Career Interest information sharing to address the flow of Illinois high school students to postsecondary degree programs aligned with their interests.
Nu
Kappa Kappa Psi
Past National President
Kappa Kappa Psi
Past National President
Brother Krcatovich was initiated into the Nu Chapter of KKΨ in 2001 at the University of Michigan. He was a member of the Michigan Marching Band, served his chapter as Corresponding Secretary, and served the North Central District as Vice President for Colonization and Membership and two years as District President. At the end of his second term as District President, Marco was honored with the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award, in part for his work in changing the culture of district conventions and events by focusing on promoting education and leadership among all brothers, prioritizing workshops as a central feature of district convention, and making district business more efficient by streamlining committees and time commitments.Since his graduation from the University of Michigan, Marco has served as Colony Advisor for both Mu Epsilon and Nu Theta, installed numerous chapters in the last three biennia, served on the advisory board for the Theta Beta and Eta Gamma (TBΣ) chapters at Boston University during a difficult time for Theta Beta, and became an honorary member of both chapters. From 2011 to 2013, Marco served as one of the first National Vice Chairs of the KKΨ Alumni Association Board of Directors and, from 2013 to 2015, served as the third National Chair. Marco was the first brother to give the gift of Life Membership through the Alumni Giving Program (AGP), and has since gifted a second Life Membership to the chapter Vice President who educated him as a freshman. In 2015, he was elected National Vice President for Programs and focused on simplifying the processing of awards, utilizing social media to increase interest by chapters in the Month of Musicianship, and promoting the AEA Scholarship as a premier program of the Fraternity. At the 2017 National Convention in Orlando, Florida, Marco was elected National Vice President for Colonization and Membership and focused his tenure on the implementation of The Road to Wisdom, the expansion of Kappa Kappa Psi to new campuses, the development of more Fraternity volunteers, and creating consistent and streamlined processes for discipline, colonization, and membership education.Marco graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Science, with a concentration in Meteorology, from the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering in 2005. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, where he earned a Master’s of Science in Education degree in Higher Education Management in 2007. After a few classes while employed at Boston University, Marco is back as a student working to earn his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Higher Education Administration from Illinois State University, with a goal of defending his dissertation in the spring of 2022.Marco currently serves as the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois, and lives in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, near his partner, Oliver. His senior administration position includes supervising a dedicated research staff and student research assistants, producing federal and state reports which help ensure continued access to federal student aid dollars, and serving and chairing numerous university committees on strategic enrollment planning, student evaluation, effectiveness in university operations, student degree outcomes, Human Resources procedures and operations, and data warehousing management system development and improvement. He was recently appointed to a legislative task force (HB 4781) on College and Career Interest information sharing to address the flow of Illinois high school students to postsecondary degree programs aligned with their interests.
Nu
Kappa Kappa Psi
Past National President
Adam David Cantley
University of Delaware
Dean of Students
Adam Cantley was initiated into the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi on March 20, 1999 at West Virginia University. He was a member of both the marching and concert band. He served in various chapter offices and served three terms on the Northeast District Council of Kappa Kappa Psi, his last being president. Adam was also awarded the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award in 2002. In the fall of 2003 he was asked to be an honorary member of the Gamma Omega chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Pittsburgh. Adam completed his education at WVU with a B.A. in Integrated Sciences/Biology and a M.A. in Secondary Education in May 2003. Adam served Kappa Kappa Psi as its sixth National Chapter Field Representative from 2003-2005. Adam served as National Vice President for Student Affairs, National Vice President for Programs, National Vice President of Colonization and Membership and National President from 2005- 2013. Adam is currently serving Kappa Kappa Psi as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Adam is a life member of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. Adam finished his M.S. in Education Leadership with an option in College Student Development in 2008 from Oklahoma State University. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Delaware. He currently resides in Wilmington Delaware with husband. Professionally, he is the Interim Dean of Students at the University of Delaware. His main responsibilities include coordinating the student case management process, the creation of student engagement opportunities, overseeing seeing the office of student conduct, and serving as deputy Title IX Coordinator. He is a member of NASPA Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education and other professional associations. A member of the Northeast Greek Leadership Association Board of Directors, and is actively involved in the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and has had a variety of experiences in fraternity and sorority affairs. Adam is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association. He is also a life member of the WVU Alumni Association and the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. His other interests include college sports, musical theater, and his English Bulldog, Duffy.
Omicron
Kappa Kappa Psi
Past National President
University of Delaware
Dean of Students
Adam Cantley was initiated into the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi on March 20, 1999 at West Virginia University. He was a member of both the marching and concert band. He served in various chapter offices and served three terms on the Northeast District Council of Kappa Kappa Psi, his last being president. Adam was also awarded the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award in 2002. In the fall of 2003 he was asked to be an honorary member of the Gamma Omega chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Pittsburgh. Adam completed his education at WVU with a B.A. in Integrated Sciences/Biology and a M.A. in Secondary Education in May 2003. Adam served Kappa Kappa Psi as its sixth National Chapter Field Representative from 2003-2005. Adam served as National Vice President for Student Affairs, National Vice President for Programs, National Vice President of Colonization and Membership and National President from 2005- 2013. Adam is currently serving Kappa Kappa Psi as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Adam is a life member of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. Adam finished his M.S. in Education Leadership with an option in College Student Development in 2008 from Oklahoma State University. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Delaware. He currently resides in Wilmington Delaware with husband. Professionally, he is the Interim Dean of Students at the University of Delaware. His main responsibilities include coordinating the student case management process, the creation of student engagement opportunities, overseeing seeing the office of student conduct, and serving as deputy Title IX Coordinator. He is a member of NASPA Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education and other professional associations. A member of the Northeast Greek Leadership Association Board of Directors, and is actively involved in the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and has had a variety of experiences in fraternity and sorority affairs. Adam is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association. He is also a life member of the WVU Alumni Association and the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. His other interests include college sports, musical theater, and his English Bulldog, Duffy.
Omicron
Kappa Kappa Psi
Past National President
Dr. Kirk Randazzo
University of South Carolina
Professor and Department Chair
Kirk Randazzo is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina. Professor Randazzo’s research and teaching interests span the fields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, and Methodology – with a particular focus on law and judicial politics. His work focuses on legal constraints to judicial decision making, strategic behavior among judges, and aspects of judicial independence within fledgling democracies. Additionally, his book Defenders of Liberty or Champions of Security? Federal Courts, the Hierarchy of Justice, and U.S. Foreign Policy (from SUNY Press) examines how federal judges balance competing preferences over liberty and security when adjudicating foreign policy cases. He has also published articles in journals such as the Journal of Politics, American Politics Research, the Justice System Journal, Experimental Economics, and in various law reviews.
Professor Randazzo is also the Director of the Judicial Research Initiative (JuRI) at USC (www.cas.sc.edu/poli/juri). He earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 2003. Prior to his current appointment at USC, he was a faculty member at the University of Kentucky.
Initiated into the Zeta Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in 1991, Dr. Randazzo served as an officer at the chapter, district, and national levels of the Fraternity. During his term as National President (2001-2003) the Fraternity continued to rely on strategic planning as a primary resource for developing long-term directives. At the 2001 and 2003 National Conventions, several strategic committees worked on creating out-of-the-box solutions to address important topics. Dr. Randazzo led the National Council in reviewing the materials from these committees and incorporating their ideas to further shape an enduring legacy for Kappa Kappa Psi. To this end he organized several strategic planning sessions for the National Council and Board of Trustees, and also organized a session which included the District Governors. During the biennium two new programs were developed by the National Council as a result of strategic planning efforts. First, the Service Showcase was created to recognize chapters’ outstanding service to bands and provide financial awards to those band programs. Second, the Diversity in Music Speaker Series was developed to invite prominent speakers to conventions with the goal of sharing their thoughts on band involvement.
Zeta Chi
Kappa Kappa Psi
Past National President
University of South Carolina
Professor and Department Chair
Kirk Randazzo is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina. Professor Randazzo’s research and teaching interests span the fields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, and Methodology – with a particular focus on law and judicial politics. His work focuses on legal constraints to judicial decision making, strategic behavior among judges, and aspects of judicial independence within fledgling democracies. Additionally, his book Defenders of Liberty or Champions of Security? Federal Courts, the Hierarchy of Justice, and U.S. Foreign Policy (from SUNY Press) examines how federal judges balance competing preferences over liberty and security when adjudicating foreign policy cases. He has also published articles in journals such as the Journal of Politics, American Politics Research, the Justice System Journal, Experimental Economics, and in various law reviews.
Professor Randazzo is also the Director of the Judicial Research Initiative (JuRI) at USC (www.cas.sc.edu/poli/juri). He earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 2003. Prior to his current appointment at USC, he was a faculty member at the University of Kentucky.
Initiated into the Zeta Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in 1991, Dr. Randazzo served as an officer at the chapter, district, and national levels of the Fraternity. During his term as National President (2001-2003) the Fraternity continued to rely on strategic planning as a primary resource for developing long-term directives. At the 2001 and 2003 National Conventions, several strategic committees worked on creating out-of-the-box solutions to address important topics. Dr. Randazzo led the National Council in reviewing the materials from these committees and incorporating their ideas to further shape an enduring legacy for Kappa Kappa Psi. To this end he organized several strategic planning sessions for the National Council and Board of Trustees, and also organized a session which included the District Governors. During the biennium two new programs were developed by the National Council as a result of strategic planning efforts. First, the Service Showcase was created to recognize chapters’ outstanding service to bands and provide financial awards to those band programs. Second, the Diversity in Music Speaker Series was developed to invite prominent speakers to conventions with the goal of sharing their thoughts on band involvement.
Zeta Chi
Kappa Kappa Psi
Past National President
Tyler James Stump
Tyler Stump: In my fraternity experience, I was able to serve as Chapter President ('20-'22) for the Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Michigan State University, as well as the North Central District President (’22). My primary instrument is alto saxophone, but I spend most of my time during the year participating in color guard/winter guard. I have been fortunate enough to perform with groups such as Carolina Crown, Phoenix Independent Open, State of Art, and the Spartan Marching Band. My passion is to support the development of movement and equipment skills within guard in a way that facilitates community building, achievement, and instill confidence in performers.
Zeta Epsilon
Kappa Kappa Psi
NCD President
Tyler Stump: In my fraternity experience, I was able to serve as Chapter President ('20-'22) for the Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Michigan State University, as well as the North Central District President (’22). My primary instrument is alto saxophone, but I spend most of my time during the year participating in color guard/winter guard. I have been fortunate enough to perform with groups such as Carolina Crown, Phoenix Independent Open, State of Art, and the Spartan Marching Band. My passion is to support the development of movement and equipment skills within guard in a way that facilitates community building, achievement, and instill confidence in performers.
Zeta Epsilon
Kappa Kappa Psi
NCD President
