2025 - 2026
Delta Tau Delta is pleased to recognize the latest class of Forty Under 40 award recipients.
Dr. Max Schuster Washington & Jefferson, 2008
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Established in 2021, Delt's 40 Under 40 recognition highlights individuals with a track record of living the values of Delta Tau Delta in their personal and professional lives. Recognitions are conferred biennially.
Those recognized in 2021-2022 and 2023 -2024 included rising entrepreneurs, educators,
Please join us in celebrating the 2025-2026 class of 40 Under 40!
University of Southern Mississippi, 2009
Bentley Anderson serves as Sensor Deployment Manager for GenLogs, a freight technology and artificial intelligence startup, where he helps oversee a nationwide sensor network that strengthens supply chain visibility and safer roadways across the United States. Throughout a career spanning logistics, operations, nonprofit leadership, and higher education, he has remained passionate about building systems that better serve people. A dedicated Delta Tau Delta volunteer, Bentley currently serves on the Alumni Supervisory Committee for the Delta Zeta Chapter at the University of Florida and has held numerous leadership roles within the Fraternity, including serving on the Undergraduate Council during Delta Tau Delta’s Sesquicentennial and later joining the Central Office staff, where he helped develop the Catalyst volunteer experience. His servant leadership has also extended beyond the Fraternity through board service with the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration and operational leadership with Joni and Friends Florida. Bentley lives in dangerously close proximity to Walt Disney World with his wife, Hannah, son, Owen, and Labrador retriever, Beauregard.
Turning Complexity into Growth
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ZACK BATEY University of Alabama,
2010
Zack Batey is the general manager of land for NVR/Ryan Homes in middle Tennessee, where he leads land acquisition and development efforts across the region. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and executing residential communities, playing a key role in the company’s continued growth in one of the country’s most dynamic housing markets. In addition to his work with NVR, Batey is an entrepreneur and business owner. He is the owner of BCR Holdings, a heavy construction equipment rental company, as well as David Bolin Properties, which oversees his residential rental portfolio. Through these ventures, he has built a diversified platform spanning land development, construction, and long-term real estate investment. Batey is also actively involved in his community and serves on the board of the nonprofit organization Franktown Open Hearts. He lives in Brentwood, Tennessee, with his wife and their three children. Zack attended the University of Alabama, where he was an active member of the Delta Eta chapter.
Developing Communities, Creating Impact
DAVID CARROLL
Washington & Jefferson College, 2010
David Carroll is a strategic commercial leader with a proven track record of scaling disruptive technologies in the autonomous mobility and ride-hailing industries. As vice president of commercialization at Motional, he leads growth initiatives, go-to-market strategies, and strategic partnerships that support the deployment of driver-less fleets at scale. Previously, Carroll held leadership roles at May Mobility, Argo AI, and Lyft, where he helped develop industry-leading commercialization frameworks and negotiate landmark agreements that shaped the emerging autonomous vehicle market. His expertise in building high-impact partnerships stems from a decade in higher education recruitment, during which he established educational partnerships with more than 25 corporate organizations. Beyond his professional career, Carroll is dedicated to community and educational excellence, serving as board president of the Keystone Oaks Foundation for Educational Excellence and supporting philanthropy and leadership development for the Gamma chapter at Washington & Jefferson College. He holds an MBA from Carlow University, completed advanced leadership coursework at Willamette University, and earned degrees in business administration and psychology from Washington & Jefferson College. Combining analytical rigor with a passion for innovation, Carroll is committed to transforming visionary technology into sustainable business success.
Driving the Future
DAVID CAVELL Southeastern Louisiana University, 2011
David Cavell serves as director of government affairs for the southeast United States at Dow Inc., where he leads the company’s state government affairs, public policy, and political engagement efforts across the region. A Louisiana native with nearly a decade of experience in government, public policy, and political affairs, he previously worked for two members of Congress and served as campaign manager for Louisiana’s former Lieutenant Governor. Cavell holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Southeastern Louisiana University (Epsilon Phi), where he served as student body president, as well as a Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University. Active in civic and professional leadership, he has served as chair of the NextGen Council for Greater New Orleans, supported fundraising efforts for the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, and currently serves on the board of directors for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). His honors include being named the 2025 Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association Young Alumnus of the Year, receiving Dow’s Global Government Affairs Award for Excellence, and earning recognition in the Baton Rouge Business Report 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. He is also a graduate of Leadership Louisiana and the Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute. David resides in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and enjoys cooking, traveling, and playing pickleball.
Champion of Progress
YUVRAJ CHOPRA
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2020
Yuvraj Chopra is a dynamic entrepreneur and hospitality leader based in New York City and is recognized as one of the industry’s most promising young executives. As the driving force behind a portfolio of distinguished properties, including Tribeca Hotel FiDi, Hotel Key Flushing, Sky Hotel Flushing, and Park Manor Hotel, he has established himself as a visionary operator with a deep commitment to guest experience, operational excellence, and community impact. Born into a family with strong ties to New York, Chopra's entrepreneurial spirit was cultivated early and channeled into building a hospitality brand defined by quality, accessibility, and genuine warmth, values that continue to guide every property under his leadership. His achievements have not gone unnoticed, as he has been honored with the IAOTP Top CEO of the Year in Hospitality award and featured on the Nasdaq Times Square billboard, reflecting the momentum he has built and the recognition he has earned among peers and industry leaders. Beyond the boardroom, Chopra is known for his collaborative leadership style, investment in his teams, and belief that hospitality is fundamentally about people, leading with both ambition and humility in a way that sets him apart in a competitive industry. At age 28, Chopra is not only shaping the future of New York’s hospitality landscape but also defining what the next generation of hotel leadership looks like.
Redefining Hospitality
CANDLER COOK University
of Georgia, 2011
Candler Cook is a senior vice president for U.S. Strategic Capital, a role he has held since 2019. He has closed more than $100,000,000 in loans through his company’s internal debt fund and is responsible for evaluating investment opportunities, managing due diligence processes, conducting market research and financial modeling, and providing operational support. Prior to joining U.S. Strategic Capital, Candler served as a finance director at Atticus Franchise Group, where he supported the firm’s Massage Envy investment with financial reporting, loss prevention, and vendor management, including leading product line reviews that generated more than $800,000 in annual savings. He also supported the operations team in identifying new franchise acquisition opportunities and developing and monitoring test-and-learn initiatives across more than 50 Atticus-owned Massage Envy locations, and previously held finance roles of increasing responsibility at The Home Depot and Aaron’s. Candler holds both a B.B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Georgia (Beta Delta) and is the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book From Underdog To Bulldog, which chronicles his journey walking on to the UGA football team and being named captain for the Kentucky game in 2011. He has traveled to all seven continents and more than 50 countries, speaks three languages, became a lifetime member of Mensa International in 2013, and in 2024, was named one of UGA’s 40 Under 40 alumni. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Danielle, and their two dogs, Teddy and Lennon.
Athlete Turned Dealmaker
CHRIS EVANS
Kennesaw State University, 2009
Chris Evans is a real estate broker, entrepreneur, and investor based in Marietta, Georgia. He serves as managing broker and co-owner of Sellect Realty and operating partner and broker of TOA Commercial, overseeing residential and commercial brokerage operations throughout metro Atlanta. Since becoming managing broker in 2015, he has brokered more than $1 billion in real estate transactions and trained over 200 agents. A graduate of the University of Georgia (Beta Delta), Evans earned a BBA in Finance from the Terry College of Business along with an Interdisciplinary Certificate in Leadership and Service. Before entering real estate, he held FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, bringing a strong financial and investment perspective to his work with clients and agents. Evans is recognized for combining brokerage leadership with community involvement and mentorship, having mentored UGA students since 2017, serving in leadership roles within his church and civic organizations, and actively participating in youth mentorship through coaching and volunteer service. His professional recognitions include the Bulldog 100, the President’s Award from the Cobb Association of REALTORS®, and recognition in Who’s Who in Atlanta Real Estate. Outside of work, Evans enjoys fishing, mountain biking, and spending time outdoors with his wife and three children.
Broker.
Mentor. Leader.
JARED FIELD
Northern Arizona University, 2007
Jared Field is a hospitality entrepreneur, operator, and partner at Plated Projects, recognized for helping build one of Arizona’s growing restaurant groups. Over the past 16 years, he and his partners have developed more than 30 restaurants and currently operate 21 locations, with three additional openings on the horizon. Their portfolio spans multiple concepts, led by the breakfast brand Over Easy, which has become known for elevated brunch, strong culture, and community-driven hospitality. As Over Easy expands through national franchising, Field remains focused on scalable operations, team development, and creating memorable guest experiences while preserving the culture that fueled the company’s growth. His leadership combines entrepreneurial vision with a hands-on operational approach that has helped transform the organization from a single restaurant into a multi-brand platform. Outside of work, Field is a devoted husband and proud father of four boys who values family, mentorship, and building businesses that create opportunities for others. Through his work in hospitality and community engagement, he continues to champion people-first leadership and long-term sustainable growth.
Brunch Brand Architect
KEN HERMAN
Texas A&M University, 2007
Ken Herman is the founder and principal strategist of SKY EYES, a north Texas-based aerial services company that provides structured visibility for construction projects, commercial assets, and industrial operations. As an FAA Part 107-certified remote pilot and FAA Safety Team representative, he combines aviation compliance, risk awareness, and strategic documentation to help organizations make informed decisions throughout the life of their projects and facilities. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in operations and management, Herman has developed a leadership style grounded in integrity, service, and practical problem-solving, which now shapes his work with clients across construction, manufacturing, commercial real estate, and community organizations. A proud Texas A&M University (Zeta Sigma chapter) former student, Herman is passionate about advancing responsible drone operations, promoting aviation safety, and helping businesses leverage aerial technology to create clarity, accountability, and long-term value. As a Delta Tau Delta alumnus, he strives to carry forward the Fraternity’s values through his leadership, community involvement, and commitment to serving people and organizations with purpose.
Clarity Through Flight
JEREMY JUSEK
Marietta College, 2009
Jeremy Jusek, the former coatings chemist-turned-senior data scientist for Preeminent Growth Partners, recently concluded two terms as the poet laureate for the city of Parma, Ohio. Jusek has written three books, with a fourth scheduled to be published in 2027. He runs the Cuyahoga County Library’s West Side Poetry Workshop and the micropress RMP. He hosts the Poetry Spotlight podcast for the Ohio Poetry Association, where he also serves on the board as secretary. In 2020, Jusek created the eight-week Summer Writing Fellowship at Marietta College, which he also directs, for emerging undergraduate writers in poetry and playwriting. In service to his local community, he has helped raise more than $30,000 in food and clothing donations through a program he created as a member of the Young Professionals of Parma, and he established a scholarship for graduating seniors through that organization.
Where AI Becomes Strategy
ZACH KOSHOREK Albion College, 2016
Zach Koshorek is the director of tax at HiBid, where he leads tax strategy, compliance, and marketplace facilitator initiatives for one of the largest online auction platforms in North America. Since beginning his career in international tax at PwC, he has built a reputation for combining technical expertise with collaborative, cross-functional leadership to help organizations navigate complex regulatory and operational challenges. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Koshorek considers his most important role to be at home, where he is deeply committed to building a stable, joyful, and supportive life for his family, with much of his ambition rooted in creating a loving home and lasting memories for his children. Known to friends and colleagues for both his strategic thinking and empathy, he is also recognized for his mentorship and ability to bring people together. Based in the Detroit area, Koshorek enjoys gardening, horror fiction, gaming, and tackling ambitious projects that blend technology, creativity, and problem-solving.
Regulatory Tax Leader
ALEX NOURSE Marietta College, 2015
Alex Nourse (Marietta, 2015) is honored to be recognized as a member of the 2026 Delta Tau Delta 40 Under 40 cohort and to represent the Epsilon Upsilon chapter. A seasoned banking and financial services professional with more than 12 years of experience, Nourse currently serves as Assistant Vice President and Financial Banker at PNC Bank, where he partners with clients to grow and manage their financial portfolios while pursuing his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a proven track record of leadership and business development, generating multimillion-dollar growth in deposits, loans, investments, and treasury management services. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Nourse serves as President of the Marietta Delt Alumni Association, where he is passionate about strengthening the lifelong bond between alumni, the Epsilon Upsilon chapter, and Marietta College. He is deeply grateful for the support of his wife, Sarah, and cherishes time spent with their four children—Caleb, Amelia, William, and Hope—whose love and encouragement inspire his continued commitment to family, leadership, and service.
Banking Leader Drives Growth
BRAD VOGELSMEIER
Butler University, 2013
Brad Vogelsmeier is senior vice president of development at Milhaus, a vertically integrated multifamily developer headquartered in Indianapolis, where he leads development strategy, pipeline growth, and team operations across 12 markets nationwide. Over his tenure, he has delivered more than 20 projects totaling over 7,500 apartment units, including the $125 million Riverwest master plan in Noblesville, Indiana—a 50-acre mixed-use redevelopment featuring more than 1,000 residences and 30,000 square feet of retail—and the $285 million Truepointe mixed-use project in Columbus, Ohio, currently nearing completion, and earlier in his career he opened Milhaus’ Kansas City office and led multiple award-winning urban core developments. Beyond his development work, Vogelsmeier serves as chair of Urban Land Institute Indiana and helped establish and support the Real Estate Diversity Initiative, a 15-week program that has graduated more than 125 aspiring developers from underrepresented backgrounds, and in 2024 he was appointed by then-Indiana Governor Holcomb to the READI 2.0 Review Committee, helping guide $500 million in statewide economic development investment. A Beta Zeta initiate, he earned a B.A. in Urban Affairs from Butler University and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Brooke, their son Jack, and their dog, Bear.
Real Estate Executive Shapes Urban Growth
CHARLES "CHIP" WHITE Virginia Tech, 2011
Charles “Chip” White is a dedicated advocate for community growth and financial empowerment, recognized for his commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders and helping families secure their legacies. As a partner at Bass Financial Management, he provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services, approaching his work with a focus on stewardship and permanence while helping individuals and families build resilient financial futures aligned with their long-term goals. White's leadership extends into the community as chair of Leadership Roanoke Valley, where he guides the program’s strategic vision and leads cohorts of business and civic professionals through a year-long leadership development experience centered on collaboration and regional impact. A recent recipient of Roanoke’s 40 Under 40, White also serves on the boards of New Vista Montessori School, the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club of the Blue Ridge, and through both his professional and civic work, he remains committed to fostering lasting impact, civic responsibility, and strategic success.
University of Southern Mississippi, 2009
Brian Joyce serves as director of bands at South Jones High School, where he has built one of the nation’s most recognized and rapidly growing band programs. Under his leadership, the program has expanded from fewer than 200 students to more than 400 students across grades 6–12 while earning consistent state and national acclaim for excellence in music education and performance. Joyce's ensembles have captured multiple Mississippi state marching championships, a decade of Mississippi Sweepstakes Awards, and a Bands of America Class A Grand National Championship, and have performed as a featured ensemble at the Mississippi Bandmasters Convention while earning recognition on regional and national stages across concert, marching, and indoor performance arenas. Beyond the classroom, Joyce is an active leader in arts education and adjudication, serving on executive boards and advisory groups for organizations including the Mississippi Bandmasters Association, the Mississippi Indoor Association, and WGI Winds. Known for his innovative program design, competitive excellence, and student-centered leadership, he is frequently sought as a clinician, adjudicator, and consultant nationwide, and remains deeply committed to creating opportunities for young people through music, mentorship, discipline, and community.
Excellence through Music Education
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DR. DANIEL LEAL
Texas State University–San Marcos, 2008
Dr. Daniel Leal is the manager of instructional design and development at Valero Energy, a Fortune 50 company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where he leads enterprise learning initiatives supporting global workforce training, leadership development, and digital learning strategy. With more than a decade of leadership experience in learning and development, he has built a career focused on designing scalable, impactful educational solutions. A proud alumnus of Texas State University, Dr. Leal served as president of the Zeta Delta chapter in 2008, helping lead the chapter to its first Hugh Shields Award, and later served as chapter advisor while continuing to support efforts to recharter the Texas State chapter. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Applied Sociology and Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development, and a Doctorate in Adult, Professional, and Community Education, with his dissertation—Ready, Set, Relaunch: The Transitions and Learning of Women Engineers Returning to the Workforce After a Career Break—recognized as first runner-up for the Esworthy Malcolm S. Knowles Dissertation of the Year Award by the Academy of Human Resource Development. Outside of work, Dr. Leal serves as president of his children’s PTA and is an incoming member of the board of directors for Project QUEST, has served as a loaned executive for United Way, and supports multiple nonprofit organizations through leadership development, coaching, and volunteer service, while holding certifications in MBTI, Hogan, and DiSC.
Corporate Learning Leader Advances Training Programs
JOSH MCCOY
Grand Valley State University, 2013
Josh McCoy is a dedicated professional at the University of Michigan who values collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact through his work. Known for his approachable nature and strong work ethic, he takes pride in helping others and building meaningful connections both professionally and personally. Outside of work, McCoy enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, believing that strong relationships and shared experiences are among life’s greatest rewards. He brings a supportive and positive attitude to everything he does, whether assisting colleagues, supporting loved ones, or contributing to his community. With a genuine passion for people and service, McCoy strives to create a welcoming environment wherever he goes and continues to be someone others can rely on and trust.
Service-Oriented Higher Education Professional
PAAPA NKRUMAH-ABABIO Marietta
College, 2018
Paapa Nkrumah-Ababio is a Ph.D. candidate in education policy, organization, and leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where his research focuses on entrepreneurship education, leadership development, and educational policy in global contexts. He also serves as a research assistant, program development specialist, and instructor, leading initiatives that advance youth leadership, workforce development, and community engagement in the United States and Africa. A dedicated educator and evaluator, Nkrumah-Ababio has contributed to international development, higher education, and nonprofit sectors through research, program evaluation, and grant development, with work informing projects supported by organizations including USAID, Chemonics International, and the University of Illinois, and his scholarship presented at national and international conferences. A proud Delt, he remains committed to the Fraternity’s values of truth, courage, faith, and power, serving since 2021 as an advisor and house director for the Beta Upsilon chapter, volunteering as grants chairman for the Epsilon Upsilon chapter, and since 2018 consistently serving as a facilitator for Delta Tau Delta’s youth conferences, helping develop the next generation of fraternity leaders. Through both his professional work and fraternity service, Nkrumah-Ababio is dedicated to creating opportunities for leadership, learning, and meaningful community impact.
Service and Leadership through Higher Education Policy
DR. MAX SCHUSTER
Washington & Jefferson College, 2008
Dr. Max Schuster believes higher education’s deepest responsibility is producing graduates prepared for both professional success and civic life. As associate chair of the Department of Educational Foundations, Organizations, and Policy and associate professor of higher education at the University of Pittsburgh, he has built his career around this mission, training doctoral and master’s students who go on to lead colleges and universities at senior and executive levels. This purpose also drives his research, including his forthcoming books Democracy in Higher Education (Routledge, 2026) and Students, Campus, and Democracy (Emerald, 2027), which argue that college and university campuses remain among America’s most vital spaces for developing engaged citizens. Across his scholarship, including numerous articles, book chapters, and national conference presentations, Dr. Schuster has earned more than a dozen awards and grants from leading professional associations in the field. His commitment to leadership development extends to Delta Tau Delta, where he has volunteered for ten years and currently serves as Gamma chapter alumni board vice president. Dr. Schuster holds a Ph.D. in Administrative and Policy Studies and an M.Ed in Higher Education from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College.
Education Professor Focuses on Civic Learning
ARI ALEXANDER University of Missouri, 2013
Ari Alexander is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning sports anchor at WHDH Boston, where he covers the big 4 professional sports and serves as an MLB insider, having broken more than 100 baseball stories including trades, call-ups, and other major transactions. Throughout his career, he has conducted high-profile interviews with athletes such as CeeDee Lamb, Bijan Robinson, Mike Evans, Jeremy Peña, and Alex Bregman, and has covered major sporting events including the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA and NHL Playoffs, Final Four, and the College World Series. Born in Ukraine and fluent in Russian, Alexander grew up in Kalona, Iowa, and pursued his passion for sports broadcasting at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where he was a member of the Gamma Kappa chapter and graduated in 2013 with a degree in journalism. He has held reporting roles in Memphis, Tucson, and Houston before joining WHDH in Boston.
Emmy-Winning Sports Anchor
Butler University, 2017
Brendan King is a 2017 graduate of Butler University where he was a four-year member of the Beta Zeta chapter. Since graduating, King has embarked on a wide-ranging broadcasting career that has taken him around the sports world. Working primarily in baseball, he is is the play-by-play voice of the South Bend Cubs, High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. A Chicagoland native, King grew up a Cubs fan, and his work is now often displayed on the Cubs television network, ‘Marquee Sports Network’. Prior to his time working in South Bend, he spent one season in Boise, Idaho with the Colorado Rockies organization. It is his goal to spend his career broadcasting Major League Baseball. Elsewhere in the sports broadcasting landscape, King calls college basketball for a variety of outlets, including making his national television debut with ‘The CW’ in February of 2025. King has now broadcast multiple games nationally with ‘The CW’. His baseball off-season work can also be seen broadcasting the men’s basketball games at Indiana State University, as well as for the Summit League Network at the University of St. Thomas. Each May, he is a part of coverage for the Indianapolis 500, where he is the track update anchor all month in Indianapolis for ESPN 107.5 The Fan, 93.1 WIBC, and Network Indiana. King continues to give back to the Beta Zeta chapter at Butler, serving as a chapter advisor. In 2024, he served as the emcee for the Cleveland Karnea.
The Next Voice in Sports
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CHRIS BARCELONA
Southeastern Louisiana University, 2008
Chris Barcelona is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2004, he enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he joined the Epsilon Phi chapter and served in several leadership roles, including director of membership and retention, guide, and alumni committee chairman. He also served as Student Government Association president. After graduating, Barcelona attended Southern University Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2012. In 2014, he joined the U.S. Department of State as a passport specialist. As an alumnus, Barcelona served as vice president and later president of the Hammond Alumni Chapter before departing the area in 2020 after being selected as supervisory passport specialist for the Honolulu Passport Agency. In 2022, he transferred to the Houston Passport Agency. Later that year, he was promoted to customer service manager at the Western Passport Center. In January 2024, he became assistant director of the San Francisco Passport Agency. During his tenure with Consular Affairs, Chris has also completed the New Leader Program, served on the Change Champions Committee, and undertaken several extended-duty assignments, including serving as customer service manager in New York City and working with the Office of Children's Issues and the Office of Record Services in Washington, D.C.
Passport to Leadership
CONNOR BOURLAND
University of Oklahoma, 2015
Connor Bourland is a Dallas-based attorney and partner at Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP, where he leads the firm’s appellate litigation practice group. Bourland attended the University of Oklahoma, where he served as president of the Delta Alpha chapter, then the largest chapter in the country, for two consecutive terms. He then attended OU Law School, where he graduated in the top five of his class, won a national championship in moot court, bringing OU Law its first-ever national championship in moot court, and was published by the Oklahoma Law Review. Following law school, Bourland built his legal career in Dallas alongside a close-knit team of attorneys with whom he has helped grow multiple successful practices. In January 2024, that team launched its own firm, which has grown from 11 attorneys to more than 40 in less than two years. In January 2025, he became the firm’s first new partner and was entrusted with leading its appellate practice. Beyond the legal profession, Bourland is deeply invested in his community. He is an active volunteer for his church. He also devotes significant time to volunteering for North Texas Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth theatre and theatre education. In that capacity, Bourland is one of the leading fundraisers for NTPA’s Collegiate Pursuits program, which supports students pursuing theatre in college and beyond. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Bethany, daughter, Eloise, and dog, Judge.
Elevating Legal Excellence
TYLER HERRMANN Wright State University, 2011
Tyler Herrmann has built a career dedicated to public service across the local, state, federal, and international levels. After progressing through a variety of legal and policy roles, he joined the Ohio Department of Health in 2022 as the youngest cabinet-level agency chief legal counsel in the state, later transitioning to the office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, where he currently serves. His public service journey began nearly 20 years ago when, at age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. military, and he currently serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Herrmann also serves his local community as an elected member of city council in Powell, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and children, and has further expanded his service by joining the board of his local Goodwill organization. Extending his commitment to civic engagement, he has volunteered as an international election observer with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and was selected as a 2026 Young Leader by the American Council on Germany, attending its annual conference in Berlin. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law and Wright State University, Herrmann's Delta Tau Delta journey included serving as guide and president of the Iota Gamma chapter.
Answering the Call
JASON JOYNER
Appalachian State University, 2009
Jason Joyner is a public servant, policy advocate, and community leader whose career has been defined by service and results. As founder and president of Joyner Government Affairs, he has led impactful policy reforms across North Carolina in areas including alcohol policy, child welfare funding, and public safety. After selling his first successful practice in 2020, Joyner launched his current firm and was later recognized by Business North Carolina as a 2022 Trailblazer and one of the state’s Most Influential Lobbyists. Jason served the citizens of Wendell as a town commissioner from 2015 to 2025 and was elected by his peers as mayor pro tem in 2021 and 2023, and he also serves on the Wake County Fire Commission and the board of directors for the Wendell Fire Department, supporting emergency response in one of the state’s fastest-growing communities. A graduate of Appalachian State University and a founding father of the Iota Kappa chapter, he continues his service to the university on its Board of Visitors. Joyner and his wife, Meghan, are raising their daughters, Emerson Kate and Anniston, in Wendell, where he remains committed to building a stronger future through servant leadership.
Policy. Progress. Purpose
ANTHONY LARAMORE Westminster
College, 2008
Anthony Laramore is a trial attorney who represents clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, and complex litigation matters. He has recovered millions of dollars for clients, securing significant settlements and verdicts, including several record-breaking and widely publicized results. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for his advocacy and results. A graduate of Saint Louis University School of Law, Anthony is also a frequent speaker and contributor to legal education programs and publications in Missouri. He is committed to client service rooted in compassion and strong advocacy. Outside the courtroom, he enjoys time with his wife, Kelly, and their six children, coaching youth sports, and supporting the Kansas City Chiefs.
Justice through Action
AUSTIN PROBST
Albion College, 2013
Austin W. Probst is a shareholder at Kemp Klein Law Firm, where he advises individuals and families on estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships, conservatorships, and related litigation, with a practice focused on helping clients understand their options, navigate complex decisions, and develop practical plans aligned with their goals. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his work in trusts and estates, including selection as a Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star, a DBusiness Top Lawyer, one of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, and an Up & Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Probst is also committed to serving the legal profession and his community through continuing legal education programming, his role as co-editor of ICLE’s Michigan Guardianship and Conservatorship Handbook, and participation in initiatives providing legal information and support to older adults and their families. A proud member of the Epsilon chapter, he is grateful to be selected for the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and Educational Foundation’s 40 Under 40 recognition.
Protecting What Matters
ZACH RUPIPER
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2012
Zack Rupiper is a shareholder and corporate department chair at the law firm Koley Jessen PC LLO in Omaha, Nebraska, where he focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate law while also advising clients on commercial contracting and corporate governance matters. Rupiper earned his J.D. with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he served as a contributing editor on the Iowa Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and received his B.A. with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, double majoring in political science and psychology through the honors program while being a member of the Beta Tau chapter. Prior to joining Koley Jessen, he externed for the Honorable William J. Riley, then-Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Rupiper has been recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® honoree in Mergers & Acquisitions Law and Corporate Law (2021–2026), a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019–2025), and an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor (2024).
Complex Deals Leader
JOE SGROI
The College of New Jersey, 2015
Joe Sgroi is an alumnus of the Kappa Epsilon chapter at The College of New Jersey, where he majored in international studies with a diplomacy concentration. An ambitious leader with a passion for problem-solving and finding common ground in complex situations, Sgroi has aspired to serve as a U.S. Ambassador since age 14 following formative experiences in his native Peru, including a visit to the orphanage where he was adopted as a baby. He currently works for U.S. Senator Cory Booker as projects specialist for transportation and infrastructure, a role in which he has contributed to major initiatives including the Gateway Program and drafted successful grant letters of support that have helped secure more than $10 billion for New Jersey projects. Deeply committed to mentorship and relationship-building, Sgroi regularly engages with mentees and hosts young professional events across New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and London, guided by his belief that shared ideas across networks can develop future leaders. In 2023, he was selected among 84 participants for the University of Oxford’s International Politics Summer School at St Antony’s College, earning a certificate in Latin American political economies, and he also studied at institutions including Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Al-Akhawayn University, and Universidad de San Andrés, experiences that broadened his global perspective and shaped his leadership development.
Impact-driven, Civic-focused
LOGAN STEVENS Ball State University, 2015
Logan Stevens is an attorney in the Fort Wayne office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, where he focuses on commercial real estate, corporate transactions, and construction-related matters, representing developers, lenders, investors, business owners, contractors, and other organizations in complex, multi-state transactions involving acquisitions, leasing, financing, structuring, and commercial agreements. Known for his practical approach, he regularly advises clients on high-value transactions and serves as outside counsel to companies at various stages of growth. Before practicing law, Stevens served six years in the Indiana Air National Guard with the 122nd Fighter Wing, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2018. He graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and cum laude from Ball State University, where he served as president of the Epsilon Mu chapter.
In addition to his legal practice, Stevens is active in the northeast Indiana community, serving as secretary of the board for Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, as an economic development committee member of the Building Contractors Association, and through involvement with several other local nonprofit and community organizations.
University of Washington, 2009
Gary Carrier is a social entrepreneur working between Brazil and the United States and the founder of KODIE, an AI talent platform that helps companies build remote technology teams across the western hemisphere. Through KODIE and its non-profit tech academy, he has helped train more than 1,200 professionals annually in AI, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and software development. After spending a year living in Rocinha, Brazil’s largest favela, Carrier returned with twelve laptops and a mission to expand access to technology careers. Over the next five years, he trained more than 1,200 people from low-income communities and helped place graduates at companies across Brazil, the United States, and Europe, with average salary increases of 3.7 times. Previously, Carrier worked with Y Combinator-backed startups, including New Story, contributed to the growth of an impact investment portfolio spanning 36 countries at MCE Social Capital, and later served as a presidential fellow at UNLV, where he led technology deployments supporting Super Bowl LVIII and more than 1,000 local businesses. A native of the Seattle area, Carrier holds degrees from the University of Washington (Gamma Mu chapter) and UC Berkeley. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and splits his time between Rio de Janeiro and Las Vegas. A proud girl dad, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, keynote speaker, certified diver, avid traveler, and lover of philosophy, Carrier remains committed to creating opportunities through technology and education.
Building Global Opportunity
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AUSTIN CASTELLANO Purdue University, 2022
Austin Castellano is a team leader at Trane Technologies in its owner-direct CHVAC business unit, where he is among the youngest leaders to attain a team leadership role. Leading a team that generates more than $10 million in annual revenue, Castellano works with large-scale building owners and business portfolios across New York City to deliver innovative technologies, including AI-driven building solutions that reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and support the decarbonization of the built environment. A two-time President’s Club winner and recipient of the President’s Award, presented by Trane’s CEO, he has built a reputation for transforming complex energy challenges into capital solutions that drive measurable results. Passionate about innovation at the intersection of engineering, AI, and sustainability, Castellano is committed to developing forward-thinking solutions that anticipate future energy needs while advancing a cleaner, more efficient built environment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (Gamma Lambda chapter) with a minor in computer science and is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) through the Association of Energy Engineers.
Engineering a Low-Carbon Future
DR. STEVE FRESE
Allegheny College, 2008
Steven Frese, Ph.D. is an associate professor of nutrition at the University of Nevada, Reno, and a leading voice in microbiome science. His research explores the evolutionary relationships between humans and gut microbes, with a particular focus on how early-life nutrition shapes immune development and long-term health. After earning his doctorate from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and completing postdoctoral training at the University of California, Davis, he helped lead research and development at an early startup focused on the infant gut microbiome, resulting in the breakthrough infant probiotic Evivo™. Dr. Frese’s work bridges microbial ecology, clinical nutrition, and biotechnology, and he has authored or co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, holds multiple patents, and has helped transform scientific understanding of infant microbiomes through his groundbreaking research on Bifidobacterium infantis. His work has influenced probiotic interventions worldwide and contributed to ongoing clinical trials aimed at preventing Type 1 Diabetes. An editor for journals published by the American Society of Microbiology, Dr. Frese has received honors i ncluding the Jules Tournut Probiotics Prize and the University of Nevada, Reno’s Early Career Innovator Award. As a dedicated educator, mentor, and researcher, he continues to advance microbiome-guided solutions that improve food, nutrition, and health outcomes for the youngest and most vulnerable populations.
Breakthrough Probiotic Founder
JUSTIN HEDIN Cornell University, 2010
Justin Hedin is a senior scientist in R&D at Procter & Gamble, leading process and materials development to improve manufacturing performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency for surfactant technologies. Over more than a decade at P&G, he has developed innovative process technologies that have delivered significant business value, including new surfactant processes, cost-saving opportunities, and membrane filtration systems for impurity removal and water recovery. Hedin's recent work includes leading the design, start-up, and testing of membrane filtration systems, developing patented technologies with strong cost and environmental benefits, and building models to improve the carbon footprint of surfactant production. His contributions have driven multi million-dollar annual savings, reduced energy and water use, and earned recognition through the P&G Smale Innovation Award. Hedin holds M.Eng. and B.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.
Engineering Industrial Innovation
DR. MICHAEL HOLE
Butler University, 2008
Dr. Michael Hole is the incoming executive vice president and provost of Butler University, his alma mater (Beta Zeta chapter). A physician, professor, entrepreneur, and military officer raised in Darlington, Indiana, a town of 700 people, he has built a career spanning medicine, public policy, business, and service. As senior advisor for rural America at the White House, Dr. Hole contributed to the largest single-year decline in overdose deaths on record. A pediatrician, he cares for incarcerated youth and homeless families and serves as a captain in the 301st Medical Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. At the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Hole teaches business and public policy and leads the Impact Factory, a hub for social entrepreneurship, and has authored more than 70 publications on health and economic development, cited over 92,000 times. He is a 2023 Austinite of the Year and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, has founded nine organizations focused on health and economic opportunity, and has served on CVS Health’s advisory board, chaired a nonprofit that eliminates medical debt, and co-led a venture capital and real estate investment firm. Named a Presidential Leadership Scholar by Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and a White House Fellow by President Joe Biden, Dr. Hole has also served as a case manager for domestic violence survivors and led campaigns supporting a Ugandan school and a Haitian orphanage for children with disabilities. A first-generation college graduate, he was Butler’s Most Outstanding Student in 2008 and now serves as a trustee, holding an M.D. and M.B.A. from Stanford University and completing pediatrics residency at Harvard University
Pediatric Health Innovator
JOEL HUNGATE Purdue University, 2011
Joel Hungate is a transformative healthcare executive, strategist, community builder, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of innovation, well-being, and human possibility. As assistant vice president of strategy and integrated well-being at Hancock Health, he is the architect of an infrastructure of well-being, developing a community-centered model that transcends traditional healthcare silos and redefines integrated well-being as the future of healthcare. Under Hungate's leadership, Hancock Health has helped spark national conversation, shift policy dialogue, and elevate Hancock County from 28th to 3rd in health outcomes in Indiana and into the top 4 percent in the nation. A biomedical engineer from Purdue University, executive MBA graduate, and Randall L. Tobias Leadership Fellow, he brings a rare blend of technical rigor, strategic vision, and entrepreneurial experience spanning startups, venture capital, defense contracting, and philanthropic impact. Beyond healthcare, Hungate is a mountaineer, survivalist, musician, and cultural voice, achieving a world-first summit in the High Altai Mountains of Mongolia and reaching global audiences as a cast member on Netflix’s Outlast, while also working as an actor, model, creator, and producer on multimedia projects exploring courage, adventure, and the human spirit. Guided by the belief that well-being flourishes where innovation meets purpose, Hungate is a husband, father, and relentless believer in turning bold ideas into better realities.
DR. KYLE KLAHS
Westminster College, 2014
Dr. Kyle Klahs was raised in rural southeast Missouri, where he distinguished himself in both academics and athletics while developing a strong commitment to service. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America and later attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, where he was a member of of the Delta Omicron chapter and served as philanthropy chair. He obtained early admission to A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and commissioned into the United States Army through the Health Professions Scholarship Program. Following medical school, Dr. Klahs matched into the orthopedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Upon graduation, he was stationed at Fort Drum, New York, where he provided orthopedic care for soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division, completed air assault qualification at the Light Fighters School, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and served with the 42nd Forward Resuscitative and Surgical Detachment, embedded with 5th Special Forces Group Operational Detachment Alpha during the 12-Day Syrian Revolution. Dr. Klahs currently serves as chair of orthopedics and rehabilitation and deputy commander of clinical services (Chief Medical Officer) at Guthrie Army Health Clinic, with a clinical focus on sports medicine, trauma, and pediatric orthopedics, and remains active in orthopedic research with numerous publications. He and his wife, Rachel (Olten), have three sons: Anton, Jonas, and Theodore.
Surgeon on the Frontlines
DR. CHRISTOPHER LEONARD
Quincy University, 2008
Christopher Leonard, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist, author, and director of counseling and psychological services (CAPS) at Wichita State University. He earned his doctoral degree from Spalding University in 2014 and has held leadership roles in higher education since 2017, bringing more than a decade of clinical experience in providing therapy and supervising clinicians in training. Dr. Leonard is the author of Leadership is Love: A Practical Guide for a Radical Idea and has presented locally, regionally, and nationally on topics including workplace wellness and leadership. He is also a co-founder of Suspenders4Hope, a suicide prevention initiative developed at Wichita State that has been adopted by institutions across the United States, and is widely known as the original “Dr. Suspenders” for his work building hope-centered communities. Committed to service, Dr. Leonard serves on the Licensed Psychology Advisory Committee for the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, chaired the inaugural Higher Education Counseling Centers of Kansas Conference in 2025, and volunteers nationally with the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors. In 2025, he received the Wichita State Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award, the WSU Division of Student Affairs Transformational Leader Award, and the Kansas Board of Regents Staff of the Year Award, and outside of work he enjoys running, the arts, and time with his family.
Rewriting Campus Mental Health
JOE OFFUTT
Tulane University, 2008
Joseph R. Offutt is a leader in digital transformation, artifici intelligence, and data analytics with over 16 years of experience delivering innovative solutions for complex organizations. As director of digital, data, and AI solutions at Booz Allen Hamilton, he leads a team of more than 75 specialists, driving the development and deployment of advanced AI, data integration, and cloud-based platforms that support mission-critical operations across the U.S. Department of Defense. Offutt's work includes pioneering applications in computer vision and generative AI, as well as designing scalable frameworks that unify large, fragmented data environments and enhance decision-making. Known for his ability to bridge technical and organizational priorities, he has built sustainable analytics practices, fostered cross-functional collaboration, and championed ethical AI adoption. Offutt also served as an adjunct professor at Trinity University, teaching advanced analytics to graduate students. He holds a Master of Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Tulane University and is actively involved in community initiatives that promote STEM education and AI literacy.
Architect of Digital Defense
DR. MICHAEL TURTZ
Florida Atlantic University, 2012
Dr. Michael Turtz is the director of administration at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University and a recent Ph.D. graduate in public administration. In his role, he provides administrative leadership for clinical affairs, clinical neurosciences, faculty affairs, and college metrics, and in 2023 he oversaw the U.S. News & World Report rankings process, resulting in the college’s first-ever ranked status. In June 2025, Dr. Turtz was invited to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to present his research on amyloidosis, titled “A Punctuated Equilibrium Analysis of Amyloidosis (and Amyloid Related Diseases) in U.S. Policy Making,” published in the Academic Medicine & Surgery Journal, and met with congressional staff regarding the Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Treatment Act aimed at addressing gaps in Medicare coverage. Academically, Dr. Turtz was named Graduate Researcher of the Year in the School of Public Administration in both 2025 and 2026, has authored 16 peer-reviewed publications—the most by a Ph.D. student in his program—with work appearing in journals including Emerald Publishing’s International Journal of Ethics and Systems, Springer Nature’s Journal of Transportation Security, and Wolters Kluwer Health’s Oncology Times, and has co-authored and mentored five medical students while focusing his work on bridging academic medicine, public administration, and public policy.
Translating Research into Reform
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