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BROTHERHOOD WORTH BUILDING O U R VA L U E S . O U R B R O T H E R H O O D. O U R F U T U R E

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

very two years, Lambda Chi Alpha comes together at General Assembly to conduct the business of the Fraternity, recognize achievement, celebrate our Brotherhood and chart the future.

understand leadership, friendship, responsibility and belonging. Every generation inherits a Fraternity built by those before it, but with that inheritance comes responsibility: to protect what is worthy, reject what is not, and leave Lambda Chi Alpha stronger for those who follow.

But this summer in Kansas City, something more fundamental came through in the stories from the stage and the conversations throughout the weekend: the strength of Lambda Chi is ultimately measured by the kind of men we help one another become.

The Brothers recognized throughout this issue show us what that responsibility looks like across a lifetime. They have built their legacies not through recognition, but through how they have invested in others, stood by their principles and cared for their Brothers.

Our Ideal Man Code gives us a picture of those men. He stands up for others. He pursues growth and knowledge. He does what is right, even when difficult. He treats others with dignity. He governs himself by principle. And he loves his Brothers and community.

That is what it means to Live the Code. And that is how, one Brother at a time and one generation after another, we continue building a Brotherhood worthy of the men we ask to join it.

Those are not simply ideals to admire: they are choices we are called to make. Throughout this issue, you will meet Brothers who have made those choices across a lifetime, and others just beginning to understand what Brotherhood can mean. You will read about Phil Parker (Florida Atlantic, '73), whose love for Lambda Chi Alpha has remained constant through more than five decades of service. You will meet Carter Shannon (Mississippi State, '26), who challenged his fellow undergraduates to leave their Chapters stronger than they found them. And you will hear from our new Grand High Alpha, Scott Jackson (Eastern Kentucky, '02), who reminded the young men in Kansas City not to wait to tell their Brothers they love them. Their experiences differ, but the thread connecting them is the same: Brotherhood isn't something we inherit — it's something we build. And what we build matters. The experiences we create for one another shape how our Brothers 2 | CROSS & CRESCENT

In ZAX, Tad Lichtenauer (Butler, ’87) Editor

TAD LICHTENAUER Chief Marketing Officer ALYSSA TODD Graphic Designer MACKENZIE COOLEY Multimedia Content Specialist NOAH DIAL Partnership Engagement Specialist

CONTENTS

CEO Update

State of the Fraternity

Foundation's New Brand

Men With Purpose

A Legacy of International Service

Just Call Me Scott

Meet the New GHZ Members

Meet The New IZAC

Honoring Exceptional Brothers

Farkas Fellows

Founders' Day Challenge

Mason's Circle

Brotherhood in Kansas City

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Who Answers to Whom

Building Something Better

A Legacy of Achievement

Chapter News

A Lifetime of Love and

Service

Leaving it Better than He Found it

Omegas

Partnerships

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CEO UPDATE

THE BROTHERHOOD WE BUILD By Troy Medley, Chief Executive Officer

t our 61st General Assembly in Kansas City, I had the opportunity to share something deeply personal: what Lambda Chi Alpha has meant in my life and why I believe so strongly in the work we do together. Lambda Chi Alpha taught me that men need other men willing to invest in them. I know because other men invested in me. When I arrived at college as a 20-year-old freshman, I was searching for direction. I'd walked away from baseball, something that once defined me, and spent much of my early life keeping people at a distance. Then I met a Lambda Chi. He was nice to me. That sounds simple, but sometimes changing someone's life really is that simple. He invited me to the Chapter house. I remember standing outside, wondering if I was good enough to belong. I knocked. The Brothers welcomed me. For the first time in a long time, I felt safe, expected, hopeful. I belonged. They weren't trying to be my heroes. They were simply living our values out loud, and in doing so, they helped rewrite my future. 4 | CROSS & CRESCENT

Living Our Values Out Loud That experience has stayed with me as we introduce the Ideal Man Code across Lambda Chi. The Code defines who we aspire to be:

HE STANDS UP FOR OTHERS. HE IS STEADFAST IN HIS PURSUIT OF GROWTH. HE DOES WHAT IS RIGHT, EVEN WHEN IT IS DIFFICULT. HE TREATS EVERY PERSON WITH DIGNITY. HE PURSUES KNOWLEDGE WITH PURPOSE. HE SEEKS WISDOM. HE GOVERNS HIMSELF BY PRINCIPLE. HE LOVES HIS BROTHERS AND HIS COMMUNITY.

None of those principles are abstract to me. I experienced them before we ever put them into words. Brothers stood up for me when I needed someone in my corner. They saw potential in me when I couldn't see it myself. They challenged me to grow, treated me with dignity despite my past mistakes, and shared their wisdom. They expected me to govern myself by something greater than what was easy. And they loved me as a Brother.

That is what it means to Live the Code.

That's why the Ideal Man Code matters. It doesn't just describe what a Lambda Chi Alpha man believes. It challenges us to live it.

But none of that begins with a program, a strategic plan or an initiative from the Office of Administration.

That's also the idea behind Brotherhood Worth Building. If the Ideal Man Code defines who we aspire to be, Brotherhood Worth Building shows what those principles look like in practice: in our Chapters, our relationships, our traditions and the choices we make every day.

It begins with one Brother choosing to invest in another.

The Power of Belonging Over the past seven years, I've traveled the country and talked with hundreds of Brothers. Their circumstances differ, but I keep hearing the same story: a young man arrives on campus searching for something: friendship, direction, confidence, mentorship, purpose. Sometimes he knows what he's looking for; often, he doesn't. Maybe he just wants someone to say, I see you. I know you. I am on your side. Lambda Chi Alpha can be that place. The greatest service we provide is belonging. But true belonging asks something of us. It isn't created by wearing the same letters or sharing a Chapter house. It's built when we choose to invest in one another. It happens when a Brother notices someone struggling and stands beside him. When we challenge a Brother to grow rather than settle. When we do what's right, even when it's difficult. When everyone who walks through our door is treated with dignity. When older Brothers share their wisdom with younger ones. When our decisions are governed by principle, not convenience or peer pressure. When we love our Brothers enough to expect the best from them, and love our communities enough to serve them.

One Brother at a Time There are ambitious things we want Lambda Chi Alpha to accomplish in the years ahead. We want to reach more young men. We want to strengthen our Chapters. We want to develop better leaders, expand mentorship, and demonstrate the lifelong impact of the fraternity experience.

That is how Lambda Chi Alpha changed my life. A Brother invited me in. Others took an interest in me. They gave me a place to belong, challenged me to become better, and helped me discover who I could be. Years later, I understand the responsibility that comes with that gift. We have the opportunity to provide it to another generation of young men. Every time we stand up for someone, choose what is right, treat someone with dignity, share what we have learned or invest in a Brother who needs us, we are building the kind of Brotherhood Lambda Chi Alpha was created to be. The Ideal Man Code gives us the standard. Brotherhood Worth Building gives us the opportunity to put that standard into action. And each of us has a role in building it.

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Editor’s note: This article was adapted from Pattison’s State of the Fraternity address at the opening of Lambda Chi Alpha’s 61st General Assembly in Kansas City. It has been edited and condensed for publication.

STATE OF THE FRATERNITY By Steve Pattison (Florida State, ’79), 26th Grand High Alpha

've spent my career in numbers—CFO for most of it, now CEO—and I trust a good number more than almost anything. Numbers don't exaggerate or flatter. They tell the truth. But I didn't give my life to Lambda Chi Alpha because of a number, and neither did you. I gave it because of what happened to me as a young man in a Chapter house, surrounded by Brothers who decided I was worth their time. Lambda Chi Alpha is more than anything a spreadsheet could capture. The numbers matter, they prove what we do works. But we shouldn't mistake the evidence for the point. They matter because of the men behind them, and the young men who still need what Lambda Chi offers.

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Young Men Need Brotherhood Consider the environment facing young men today.

during most of the previous day. Young men are taking their own lives at four times the rate of young women.

Men represent an increasingly smaller share of students on America’s college campuses. Millions more women than men are enrolled in higher education, and that gap continues to widen.

This is the environment in which Lambda Chi Alpha operates. It is an environment in which too many young men feel isolated and uncertain about where they belong. Our response is not complicated.

Fifteen percent of men report having no close friends, compared with just 3 percent in 1990. One in four young men say they experienced serious loneliness

We offer young men brotherhood, character development and a standard to live up to. There is growing evidence that young men are responding.

Growth Is Evidence While the college-aged male population shrinks, Lambda Chi Alpha keeps growing, seven straight years. Since 2020, Membership is up more than 28 percent, versus roughly 8 percent among our peers. We're now the eighth-largest of 73 NIC fraternities, and growing faster than all seven ahead of us. Today we stand at 10,684 Members, our second-highest total in 117 years. Chapters are stronger too: average size is at an all-time high, and retention improved again. That didn't happen by accident. In 2020, we asked Members what they wanted from their Fraternity: Belonging. Character. Competence. We built around those needs through programs like Ideal Man and the Stead Leadership College. Growth isn't the goal, it's evidence the goal is being met. We exist to develop men who positively impact the world: to welcome a freshman unsure of where he belongs, and four years later send him out a confident leader with friends for life. Maybe he becomes a good father, a mentor, someone who makes his community better because Lambda Chi invested in him. I know because I lived it. At Florida State, the Brothers of Zeta-Rho welcomed me, challenged me, and expected something of me. They helped shape who I became. Every Lambda Chi can picture the Brothers who did the same for them. One generation invests in the next. The return isn't measured only in numbers—it's measured in lives changed.

consecutive years of growth.

95%

of Chapters are now led by a trained, certified Advisor.

10,684 Members, the second-highest total in our 117-year history.

$0 +47% in Member fee increases since 2018.The only fraternity in the top ten to hold the line.

larger Chapters than 2019. The highest average Chapter size in our history.

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The first is mentorship. We have set a goal of reaching 1,000 certified Alumni mentors by 2030. The reasoning is simple: the course of a young man’s life can change because one adult showed up and cared. With 240,000 living Alumni, no undergraduate Brother should have to walk the road of life alone.

Building What Comes Next The impact extends far beyond our Chapters. Lambda Chi Alpha has become a leading fraternal partner of the American Red Cross, helping save more than 15,000 lives. Our Brothers have led fraternity fundraising for Movember and men’s mental health for five consecutive years. We have also strengthened the network supporting our undergraduate Members. Today, 95 percent of our Chapters have a trained, certified Advisor, and more than half have Advisory Boards with three or more mentors. But strong results should never become an excuse to stand still. Three priorities will help guide Lambda Chi forward. 8 | CROSS & CRESCENT

The second is local support. We are developing a regional model that places trained Brothers and staff closer to our Chapters: people who know the campuses, communities and challenges within their regions. That work is beginning in the Midwest and is intended to expand across the continent. The third is evidence. Lambda Chi Alpha has an opportunity to become a recognized authority on developing young men. But we will not earn that distinction simply by saying our experience changes lives. We must be willing to measure it and prove it.

New assessments of our programs and Chapter cultures are the beginning of a larger ambition: understanding what the Lambda Chi Alpha experience does for a man not only during college, but throughout his life. The organizations that lead the next century will be those willing to prove their value, not merely assert it. We intend to be one of them.

Our Turn One hundred seventeen years ago, men we will never meet built this Fraternity and eventually handed it to us in better condition than they found it. None of us created this Brotherhood. We inherited it. Generations of Brothers sacrificed their time, talents and resources so that we could experience the friendship, guidance and opportunities Lambda Chi Alpha had provided to them. Now it is our turn. The measure of our stewardship will not be whether we preserve this Fraternity exactly as we found it. It will be whether the young men who follow us inherit something even stronger. Our obligation is the same as those who came before us: grow the crescent greater than we received it and hand it on for the benefit of men we will never meet. The world is telling young men they are on their own. Our work is to prove otherwise: one Brother at a time.

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THIS IS FRATERNITY

DONE RIGHT Lambda Chi Foundation’s New Brand

The Lambda Chi Foundation is the primary investing partner of Lambda Chi Alpha. But we are far more than a fraternal foundation. We are a champion of men, a force for good, and a voice of progress in our Fraternity and beyond. In this spirit, we have launched a new brand identity.

Bold Mission, Vision, and Brand Promise

At the heart of the new brand are two principles that drive us forward: •

Mission: The Lambda Chi Foundation proves that fraternity, done right, is one of the most transformative forces for developing men with purpose.

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Vision: No young man should have to face the world alone.

Our brand promise is both a commitment to our donors and an invitation to make a difference. It is a reminder that meaningful change begins with one man—and that the results of our efforts speak for themselves: Invest in One Man. Impact Every Life He Touches. Meet the Evidence.

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Brand Identity

At the center is a classic Lambda Chi symbol: our lamp, representing our Brothers’ potential, together with its gold flame—the light of Lambda Chi—exemplifying our hope for the future of our Brotherhood. Held within a circle, without beginning or end, we remind ourselves of our

Fraternity’s highest symbol, the Crescent: pure, high, and ever-growing. More than a century after our founding, these timeless symbols remain our cornerstones and purpose for intentionally investing in the lives of young men. As we look ahead, our focus remains the same: creating opportunities for young men to belong, grow, and lead. This refreshed brand reflects our belief that young men thrive when given brotherhood, mentorship, and leadership opportunities in a structured, supportive environment. We see the challenges men face and choose to take action—not only investing in answers but pioneering real solutions.

Investing in Men With Purpose

Lambda Chi Foundation invests in men with purpose. Every young man is searching for his purpose. Fraternity helps him find the answer—and pursue his path with conviction. Every program and initiative we fund helps more men discover their passion, refine their skills, and one day fulfill their ambition. Because we know that men with purpose not only lead happier lives, they become better leaders, better followers, better husbands, better partners, better fathers, and better people. Learn more about the Foundation by visiting lambdachifoundation.org.

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The crisis of boys & men Young men today face unprecedented challenges. Academic struggles, digital isolation, and a crisis of belonging have left many without direction. Suicide rates among young men have tripled since the 1950s, and one in four students admits to considering suicide. Nearly one-third of Lambda Chi Members come from single-parent homes, and 34% are the first in their families to join a fraternity. Digital isolation is rampant—46% of teens are online "almost constantly," and 70% admit to social media addiction. Meanwhile, men now make up only 37% of college enrollments, and 15% of young men report having no close friends. Lambda Chi has always been more than a fraternity—it is a Brotherhood that supports and augments men’s belonging, character, and competence. In this rapidly changing landscape, Lambda Chi stands as a beacon of hope—a Brotherhood with a 117-year legacy of developing men into leaders, fathers, and stewards of their communities.

Men With Purpose Imagine a world where every young man has the support, skills, and community to thrive. With the Men With Purpose Campaign, we are building that world—one Brother at a time. The Men With Purpose Campaign builds on Lambda Chi’s history and foundation, funding innovative programs designed to address the modern crises facing young men. Men With Purpose is the most ambitious campaign in Lambda Chi’s history, and the most expansive in the fraternal world. Why? Because the challenges facing young men demand bold solutions. Over the next six years, we will invest $30 million in educational initiatives and grow our endowment by $30 million, ensuring our work continues in perpetuity.

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Growth, Service, & Leadership

The campaign is structured around three pillars—Grow, Serve, and Lead—each designed to help men discover, refine, and fulfill their purpose. Grow: Discover Your Purpose • Expand the number of Chapters and Members while deepening the Member experience. • Invest in market research and programs to help Members understand their latent capabilities. Serve: Refine Your Purpose •

Leverage our most underutilized resource—Alumni—to provide local mentorship and support.

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Launch the Neville Advisors’ College to train Chapter Advisors and the General Assembly to foster governance skills.

Lead: Fulfill Your Purpose •

Equip men with the skills employers demand through leadership colleges, Officer certifications, and career-ready training programs.

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Introduce role-ready certifications and systematic skill-building programs.

Your role in our shared future

Our donors’ return on investment is seen in the lives of our Brothers as they become prepared to navigate the challenges of the modern world while upholding the values of integrity, leadership, and service. In doing so, our Brothers become better fathers, husbands, professionals, and community leaders. This is more than a campaign; it is a movement to redefine what it means to be a man in today’s world. We invite you to be part of this historic effort. Whether through an outright gift, a deferred gift, or a blended philanthropic investment, your support will have a lasting impact.

About the Foundation

We believe no young man should have to face the world alone. That’s why we invest millions in grants and scholarships each year, supporting the transformational mentors, programs, and opportunities that define the Lambda Chi experience. Learn more by visiting lambdachifoundation.org. 13 | FALL 2026

CHALLENGE 2026 Save the Date | November 2-3, 2026 Celebrate 117 years of Brotherhood during the Founders’ Day Challenge! Chapters compete for participation (donors) and impact (dollars), with the top teams receiving bragging rights and trophies at High Zeta Summit. Chapter winners will be announced on November 4, 2026!

Investing in Men With Purpose Funds raised benefit every Collegiate Member through Member education, Officer training, conferences, scholarships, volunteer support, and more! Your donation is tax-deductible and funds 100% of our educational costs. Visit lambdachifoundation.org/fdc to make your gift by November 3, 2026.

Serve as an Ambassador Ambassadors engage their network of Brothers and friends to share the Foundation’s impact and support the future of Lambda Chi. Visit lambdachifoundation.org/ambassadors to learn more!

Lambda Chi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Charitable contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

MASON’S MASON’S CIRCLE CIRCLE COLLEGIATE GIVING SOCIETY

Mason’s Circle is named for the Lambda Chi Foundation’s first-ever donor—Dr. John E. “Jack” Mason Jr. (Pennsylvania 1913).

Lambda Chi Alpha is the only fraternity whose spiritual founder was also its first charitable donor. Collegiate Members can join Mason’s Circle with a donation of $19.09 or more to honor our Fraternity’s founding year. Mason’s Circle donors receive a lapel pin and vote to decide how funds are used to benefit all Active Members of Lambda Chi. Chapters with 100% participation receive the following: • Mason’s Circle Trophy presented at High Zeta Summit • Recognition in the Cross & Crescent and on social media Visit lambdachifoundation.org/masons-circle to learn more!

Thank you to our 2026 Mason’s Circle Champions:

2026 Mason’s Circle • 100% Participation

This giving society cultivates philanthropy by Collegiate Members, engaging them in positively impacting our Fraternity.

Arkansas // Gamma-Chi • Stetson // Zeta-Tau • Tennessee-Knoxville // Epsilon-Omicron • Texas Christian // Iota-Pi • Wabash // Alpha-Kappa • [Your Chapter here]

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY

BROTHERHOOD IN KANSAS CITY

From July 18–21, 2026, Brothers from across Lambda Chi Alpha came together in Kansas City to lead, learn, serve and celebrate the bonds that unite our Fraternity. Through the 61st General Assembly & Stead Leadership Seminar, Brothers helped shape the future of Lambda Chi Alpha while strengthening the leadership and relationships that will carry it forward. 16 | CROSS & CRESCENT

577 150 202 22 128 62 186

Brothers gathered in Kansas City

Undergraduate General Assembly delegates

Stead Leadership/Midwest participants

International Ritual Team

Alumni Brothers

Units of blood donated

Potential lives saved

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LEGISLATION

ur Constitution was adopted at the Eighth General Assembly (December 28, 1920, effective January 3, 1921) and has been amended at every Assembly since. The Forty-Eighth edition emerged from delegates meeting in Kansas City, July 18–21, 2026.

WHO ANSWERS TO WHOM By Abe Hester, General Counsel

The 61st General Assembly spent four days in Kansas City rewiring how Lambda Chi Alpha governs itself, and then voted to remember it

Most editions are routine. This one isn't: the Sixty-First General Assembly's work centered on accountability, who answers to whom, and how quickly.

The clock on the Chancellor The biggest change is one most Members won't notice until it matters. The Grand High Pi's rulings on the Laws used to take permanent, irrevocable effect the moment issued — one officer could effectively amend the Laws forever. This isn't hypothetical: rulings from 2015, 2020, and 2021 still shape how the Laws are read today. Bill 61.17 keeps the speed but adds accountability: rulings still take effect immediately, but within thirty days must be distributed to Fraternity leadership and reported 18 | CROSS & CRESCENT

to the next Assembly, which can revoke them (new Article 9, Section 8). Bill 61.18 applies the same logic to the Grand High Zeta's power to make conforming Law changes — that power stays, but now requires Assembly review, with unapproved changes removed from the next edition. Same principle, two offices: act now, but explain — and answer to the Assembly.

The Board, on the record Bill 61.13 is the one Three bills tightened governance around the Grand High Zeta. Bill 61.14 codifies that Grand High Zeta Members besides the CEO serve unpaid, reimbursed only for documented expenses. Bill 61.15 adds a conflict-of-interest policy requiring annual disclosure and recusal from votes involving a financial interest.

Members can use: any Member or Chapter in good standing can now request the Form 990, budget summary, and audited financials, with a thirty-day response window. Grand High Zeta minutes are available on request. Worth keeping: a 2008 Phoenix resolution urged this same transparency. It took eighteen years and a bill number to make it an enforceable right.

Things Chapters will feel by October Several bills fixed what was irritating people. Sober monitors drop to one per fifteen attendees (61.04). Quarter-system dues shift to October 15 and May 15 (61.06). Control Board terms are capped at five years (61.02). High Pis lose renewable terms, and their dismissal power moves from the CEO to the Grand High Zeta (61.03). Every Chapter must appoint an International Zeta Advisory Council Correspondent within thirty days of a new High Alpha's election (61.01). And Bill 61.12 gives every Member a non-exclusive,

royalty-free license to use Fraternity IP — quietly legalizing roughly every Instagram post any of us has ever made.

amended Denver 2002) was also updated, raising the count of men bound into one brotherhood from 150,000 to 300,000.

Article 6, rebalanced

And then, the past

Article 6, retitled "Rituals, Emblems, Fraternity Intellectual Property, and Awards," was reorganized: the Initiation Ritual is now our only secret Ritual, and the Memorial Ritual and Funeral Service is formally the Omega Ceremony.

The Assembly's last word was about memory.

Emblem and regalia rules moved from the Statutory Code into a new resolution — same expectations, but now adjustable without a General Assembly and a two-year wait. The Rituals resolution (New Orleans 1984,

Resolution 61.01 establishes the Committee on History and Traditions as a standing committee, with Alumni and Collegiate Members appointed by the Grand High Alpha for renewable twoyear terms. It submits a business plan to the Grand High Zeta every two years and reports to each General Assembly. The case was blunt: the Fraternity's documents, photographs, and

memorabilia have never been properly catalogued; Members have no reliable way to access their own history; traditions have thinned through neglect, not decision; and scattered Chapter and Alumni collections remain uncoordinated. Sponsors even quoted, in the resolution itself, the Article 2 provision empowering the Assembly to create it. There's symmetry here: an Assembly that spent most of its energy making the present more accountable finished by making the past more accessible. The 1920 delegates in Indianapolis would likely have approved of both.

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ORDER OF ACHIEVEMENT

A LEGACY OF A

Since 1958, Lambda Chi Alpha's Order of Achievement has honored Alumni Brothers who've reached the highest levels of success in business, military, public service, the arts, science, education and beyond. Past honorees include President Harry S. Truman, Justice Harry A. Blackmun, General Jimmy Doolittle, ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, coach Hank Iba and psychologist B.F. Skinner. At the 61st General Assembly, Lambda Chi Alpha celebrated its newest honorees.

JAMES M. BRASHER III

Former CFO, Cisco & Autodesk Beta-Kappa, Georgia Tech

Brasher helped establish the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and The Carter Center, serving as Special Assistant to President Jimmy Carter. His career has included leadership in global philanthropy as well as service to Lambda Chi as Chief Development and Alumni Affairs Officer.

Herren’s career spans IBM, FedEx, Citrix, Autodesk and Cisco. As CFO of both Autodesk and Cisco, he helped guide complex global organizations through growth, transformation and innovation while developing highperforming teams.

WILLIAM R. CHANEY

JAMES V. JOHNSTON JR.

Former Chairman & CEO, Tiffany & Co. Zeta-Iota, Kansas

Bishop, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph

Chaney led the 1984 leveraged buyout of Tiffany & Co. and, as Chairman and CEO, guided the iconic brand through its public offering and global expansion. He championed opportunities for minority-owned businesses through national leadership.

Johnston left a career in electrical engineering to pursue the priesthood and was ordained in 1990. Appointed a Catholic Bishop in 2008, he has led dioceses in Missouri through a career defined by faith, service and leadership.

SAMUEL R. DARNOLD

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R. SCOTT HERREN

Philanthropy Strategist & Nonprofit Executive Zeta-Theta, Memphis

Epsilon-Omicron, Tennessee-Knoxville

TIMOTHY J. GEREND

Professional Football NFL Zeta-Delta, Southern California

Chairman/President/CEO, Northwestern Mutual

A Super Bowl-winning quarterback and two-time Pro Bowl selection, Darnold was selected third overall in the 2018 NFL Draft following a standout career at USC. His career has become a story of resilience and leadership at the highest level of the game.

Gerend is Chairman, President, and CEO of Northwestern Mutual, leading over 20,000 advisors and team members who serve more than 5 million clients nationwide. Under his leadership, the company has achieved historic growth and built the largest, most diverse field force in its history.

Alpha-Alpha, Butler

ACHIEVEMENT BRUCE L. KOEPFGEN

Retired President, Janus Capital Group Sigma, Michigan

Koepfgen built a career spanning more than six decades in global financial services. He served as President of Janus Capital Group and held senior positions with Oppenheimer Capital, Allianz Global Investors and Salomon Brothers.

EUGENE J. LEBOEUF

Military & Environmental Engineering Theta-Kappa, Rose-Hulman

LeBoeuf combined 39 years of U.S. Army service with a distinguished academic career in environmental engineering. He rose to Major General while also serving as a Vanderbilt University professor, authoring more than 50 publications and earning multiple patents.

THOM P. MCELROY

Co-Founder, Volcom Zeta-Pi, San Diego State

McElroy co-founded Volcom and designed its Stone logo, helping build one of action sports’ most iconic brands. His career has also included work with Quiksilver, O’Neill and Vans and contributions to the launch of Xbox and the Tony Hawk franchise.

DAVID W. MELINE

Former CFO, Moderna Alpha-Tau, Iowa State

Meline has held senior financial roles at Moderna, Amgen, 3M and General Motors. As Moderna’s CFO, he helped scale the biotechnology company during the COVID-19 pandemic, following decades of leadership experience across global industries.

B. CHANCE SALTZMAN

Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force Alpha, Boston

A four-star general, Saltzman serves as Chief of Space Operations, the U.S. Space Force’s highest-ranking officer and a Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He advises national leaders on space operations and national security strategy.

EUGENE STARR*

Electrical Engineering & Scientific Research Alpha-Lambda, Oregon State Starr was a pioneering electrical engineer who transformed power transmission and shaped the modern electrical grid. An Oregon State professor and Bonneville Power Administration chief engineer, he contributed to the Manhattan Project and advised the Atomic Energy Commission. *Posthumous

ROBERT L. WILKINS

Federal Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals Theta-Kappa, Rose-Hulman

Wilkins serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit following a legal career in public service and private practice. He played a pivotal role in creating the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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ORDER OF MERIT

A LIFETIME OF SERVICE

Brotherhood doesn't end at graduation. For generations, Alumni have volunteered their time and talent to mentor young men, advise Chapters, preserve Chapter homes, teach the Ritual and strengthen relationships.

The Order of Merit is Lambda Chi Alpha's highest honor for volunteer service — held by fewer than 400 of nearly 320,000 initiated Members. At the 61st General Assembly, 22 Brothers joined their ranks, each reflecting an enduring commitment to a stronger Brotherhood.

LYMAN CHEN

Lambda-Beta, Delaware Chen has devoted decades to strengthening Lambda-Beta through Alumni engagement, mentorship and Chapter improvements — supporting its stability while connecting Brothers.

MARK R. COSENZA

Pi, Worcester Polytechnic 30 years plus, Cosenza has served Pi Zeta as an Alumni mentor, helping lead its recolonization, supporting development of its Chapter house and building Alumni engagement through the Pi Zeta Fund.

SCOTT A. EGGERS

Alpha-Kappa, Wabash Eggers serves Alpha-Kappa through mentorship, recruitment, and Chapter programming. His service includes the International Ritual Team, Stead Leadership Seminar, Neville Advisors College and other programs.

F. DOUGLASS FOGH

Epsilon-Xi, Florida Southern A founding Alumnus Advisor and longtime High Pi for Pi-Omega Zeta at Tampa, Fogh helped guide the Chapter from Associate Chapter status to a thriving organization while mentoring Undergraduate Brothers.

WALTER M. GIBBS

Epsilon-Eta, Rensselaer Polytechnic Gibbs has served Epsilon-Eta for more than three decades through fundraising, Alumni engagement and educational programming, founding its Alumni Association and helping develop the Chapter house. 22 | CROSS & CRESCENT

KENNETH L. GREENMAN JR.

Zeta-Delta, Southern California Greenman's six decades of service include roles as Traveling Secretary, High Pi, Master Steward and Grand High Beta, supporting Southern California Chapters and Fraternity governance.

R. RANDY GUEMPLE

Zeta-Rho, Florida State Guemple has provided 25 years plus of Alumni leadership to Zeta-Rho, leading fundraising and construction of a 40,000-square-foot Chapter house and preserving the property and its equity after the Chapter's closure.

JAMES C. HAMIL

Theta-Alpha, Samford Hamil has devoted four decades plus to Theta-Alpha, including many years as Chapter Advisor and High Pi. A Master Steward, he has mentored Brothers and provided continuity through both success and challenge.

RICHARD J. HICKS

Sigma-Gamma, Kutztown Hicks has strengthened SigmaGamma's Alumni network as an Alumni Association leader, expanding Brother connections while supporting Chapter operations and milestones like the Chapter's 50th anniversary.

WALTER F. JENKINS

Alpha-Xi, New Hampshire An Alumni Advisory Board Member, Jenkins has strengthened relationships among Alpha-Xi’s undergraduate Brothers, Alumni and university. He helped the effort to secure the Chapter’s historic home.

DAVID W. MILLER

Alpha-Kappa, Wabash Miller has helped strengthen AlphaOmicron through Alumni engagement and stronger university relationships, while championing student mental health resources and leadership development.

ERNEST G. POTTER

Theta-Chi, Eureka For 30 years plus, Potter has served as Treasurer of the Theta-Chi Housing Corporation, providing financial oversight and stability. He has served the broader college community as a Eureka College trustee.

KENT A. ROLLISON

Alpha-Alpha, Butler An Alpha-Alpha House Corporation leader, Rollison used his legal expertise to help secure land, financing and construction of a new Chapter house. He established a foundation for the Chapter’s future.

WILLIAM R. RYAN

CLAYTON P. STRAIN*

Alpha-Lambda, Oregon State A founder of Alpha-Lambda, Strain helped bring the Umatilla Club into Lambda Chi. His legacy continues through the Clayton Strain Memorial Scholarship, providing more than $1 million to Brothers. *Posthumous

GREG V. TAPLEY

Zeta-Omega, Mercer A High Pi, Tapley played a role in Zeta-Omega’s recolonization and success. He also founded and led the Chapter’s Alumni Association, strengthening connections between Alumni and Undergraduate Brothers.

TODD JOHN VILARDO

Phi-Alpha, Eastern Illinois Vilardo has guided Phi-Alpha through rebuilding as an Alumni Control Board and Alumni Advisory Board Member. His service includes governance, Ritual education, recruitment and mentorship of Chapter Officers.

CHRISTOPHER T. WALZER

Sigma-Phi, Embry-Riddle

Beta-Kappa, Georgia Tech

The founding High Alpha and first initiate of Sigma-Phi, Ryan has served Lambda Chi for five decades plus. A pioneer of the Associate Member Program who served as High Pi, Master Steward and mentor to Brothers nationwide.

Walzer played a role in Beta-Kappa’s return, preserving its Chapter facility and strengthening its finances while the Chapter was inactive. His leadership helped make possible its 2025 rechartering and renewed growth.

JARRED H. STETSER

Zeta-Beta, Arizona Stetser has served Zeta-Psi as High Pi and mentor, providing leadership through campus challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic while investing in generations of Undergraduate Brothers.

LAWRENCE R. ST. GEORGE

Sigma-Kappa, Eastern Michigan St. George has served Lambda Chi for four decades plus. A longtime contributor to Ritual education, he helped author ZAX 101 and related resources while mentoring Brothers across the Fraternity.

RONALD L. WOLFE

Zeta-Eta, UC Santa Barbara Wolfe has served Lambda Chi for 50 years plus; three decades leading the Zeta-Eta Housing Corporation. After the Chapter closed, he preserved its property and supported efforts toward recolonization.

WILLIAM C. WORMAN

Epsilon-Upsilon, Tulsa For five decades, Worman has served Epsilon-Upsilon as an Advisor and steady presence. His work in Fraternity education, recruitment and Chapter leadership strengthened the Chapter’s culture.

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ORDER OF THE LION

A LIFETIME of love and service

By Tad Lichtenauer (Butler, '87), Chief Marketing Officer

More than five decades after beginning his Lambda Chi Alpha journey, Phil Parker was honored with the Lynn Chipperfield Order of the Lion for a lifetime of leadership, stewardship and devotion to the Brotherhood. 24 | CROSS & CRESCENT

early 54 years after attending his first General Assembly, Phil Parker (Florida Atlantic, ’73) traveled to Kansas City to receive the Lynn Chipperfield Order of the Lion in recognition of his decades of service to Lambda Chi Alpha. Initiated into Beta-Phi Zeta in 1973, Parker served as Chapter President before joining the Office of Administration as an Educational Leadership Consultant. His service continued for decades, including guiding Sigma-Eta Zeta at the University of Dayton from Associate Chapter to Charter, serving on the Grand High Zeta and Board of Councilors, and leading numerous committees and initiatives. Kansas City marked Parker’s 28th General Assembly, an attendance streak dating to 1972. Established in 2024, the Order of the Lion honors Alumni whose lifelong dedication has profoundly shaped Lambda Chi Alpha. Parker’s recognition reflected not only the many roles he has held, but his commitment to generations of Brothers. Parker said his greatest contribution was simply continuing to answer the call to serve, helping ensure future generations could experience the same impact Lambda Chi Alpha had on him. “I would've never had the life I’ve enjoyed,” Parker said, crediting the Fraternity with shaping his life and introducing him to his wife, Donna. Five plus decades of marriage, two children and four grandchildren followed. Speaking to the younger Brothers in the room, Parker offered a final message that captured the spirit of his own journey: “Remember this, Brothers: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

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DUKE FLAD AWARD

LEAVING IT

BETTER

THAN HE FOUND IT

By Tad Lichtenauer (Butler, '87), Chief Marketing Officer

arter Shannon of Mississippi State University received Lambda Chi Alpha’s 2026 Cyril F. “Duke” Flad Outstanding Undergraduate Award, presented by the Brother who first received the honor five plus decades ago.

presented the award. Suggs was the first Brother to receive it in 1970.

When Shannon joined Lambda Chi Alpha, he was looking for friendship, belonging and lasting college experiences. What he found would shape both his college years and the person he became.

Shannon’s record at Mississippi State reflects the leadership the Duke Flad Award was created to recognize.

“I never expected joining Lambda Chi Alpha would so drastically shape the person that I would become,” Shannon told Brothers at Lambda Chi Alpha’s 61st General Assembly in Kansas City. A Member of Epsilon-Chi Zeta, Shannon received the Duke Flad Award, Lambda Chi Alpha’s highest annual undergraduate honor. This year’s presentation carried a special connection to that history. Former Grand High Alpha Fred Suggs, who served from 1994–98, 26 | CROSS & CRESCENT

Fifty-six years later, the first recipient presented the same honor to another undergraduate.

Leadership Through Service

With a 3.57 GPA, Shannon served as president of Epsilon-Chi Zeta and Mississippi State’s Accounting & Finance Student Society. He earned Dean’s and President’s List honors and was selected for the Master of Accountancy program. As High Alpha, he emphasized accountability, respect and purposeful involvement while strengthening the Chapter’s university relationship. Under his leadership, Epsilon-Chi reached full house occupancy for the first time since its 2017 renovation and began planning for future renovations ahead of its 100th anniversary.

“I learned that leadership is rarely about making easy decisions,” he said. “It means having difficult conversations, holding people accountable, or making choices that are unpopular in the moment because you want what's best for the Chapter in the long run.” His lesson was simple:

succeed,” he said. That philosophy reflects his Lambda Chi Alpha experience: serve something greater than yourself and leave the Chapter better than you found it.

A Culture That Continues Mississippi State recognized Shannon as Fraternity President of the Year and selected him as a graduate assistant in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life while he pursued his master’s degree.

“Leadership is not about authority. It’s about service.”

Building Something That Lasts The clearest example of Shannon’s philosophy is the Epsilon Chi Foundation, a 501(c) (3) he co-founded and serves as chairman. Created to expand the Chapter’s philanthropic impact, the Foundation launched a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium, raising $3,000 in its first six weeks. During Shannon’s term as High Alpha, Epsilon-Chi raised a record $17,300 for causes including the Starkville Fire Department, breast cancer support and Bully’s Pantry. The Chapter also

completed its $25,000 endowedfund commitment to Bully’s Pantry two years early, supporting students facing food insecurity.

“ C h o o s e to s e r v e, c h o o s e to b e a m e n to r, c h o o s e to l ea v e y o u r C h a p te r stronger than y o u fo u n d i t . ” For Shannon, the impact goes beyond dollars raised. “My hope has always been that every generation leaves something behind that makes it easier for the next generation to

Shannon said his proudest accomplishment was the culture he helped build. One where Brothers cared, stepped up and made a difference. He credited his mentors for their support while challenging undergraduates to consider the legacy they’ll leave through their actions. “Choose to serve, choose to be a mentor, choose to leave your Chapter stronger than you found it,” Shannon said. “And if each of us do that, the future of Lambda Chi Alpha will be bright.” For a Brother who once joined Lambda Chi Alpha seeking friendship and belonging, the Duke Flad Award represented something much larger. “This award may have my name on it, but it belongs to many,” Shannon said. And ultimately, the greatest honor was not the award itself. “The greatest reward has been calling you all my Brothers.” 27 | FALL 2026

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

A LEGACY OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

The Distinguished Service Award honors Brothers who have given their time to Lambda Chi internationally, traditionally presented to outgoing Grand High Zeta Members and volunteers who've impacted the General Fraternity.

Following the 61st General Assembly, outgoing Grand High Zeta Members moved to the Board of Councilors to continue serving Lambda Chi.

Ryan A. Rodriguez

William G. Bell IV

Owen M. Kerrigan

Dr. Frederick A. Kam Jr.

Florida (Epsilon-Mu) Grand High Sigma, 2024–2026 William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu) Grand High Theta, 2024–2026

Luis Rivera III

Wabash (Alpha-Kappa) Grand High Psi, 2024–2026 28 | CROSS & CRESCENT

Georgia (Nu) Grand High Nu, 2024–2026 Miami-FL (Epsilon-Omega) Grand High Rho, 2019–2026

Gregory A. Castanias

Wabash (Alpha-Kappa) Grand High Pi, 2018–2026

Dr. Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver

Baylor (Sigma-Psi) Grand High Epsilon, 2019–2020 Grand High Beta, 2020–2024

Steve L. Pattison

Florida State (Zeta-Rho) Grand High Phi, 2017–2018 Grand High Tau, 2018–2022 26th Grand High Alpha, 2022–2026

Their leadership and service have strengthened Lambda Chi, leaving a lasting example for the Brothers who follow.

Inaugural International Zeta Advisory Council

The 61st General Assembly also marked the conclusion of service for IZAC's inaugural Members. Representing both undergraduate and Alumni Brothers, they helped establish the Council during its first two years, laying a strong foundation for those who follow.

Steve Canfield

Kutztown (Sigma-Gamma)

Ryan A. Rodriguez Florida (Epsilon-Mu)

William G. Bell IV Georgia (Nu)

Eric D. Berger Boston (Alpha)

Walter F. Jenkins

New Hampshire (Alpha-Xi)

Rick Cassidy

Owen M. Kerrigan

Andrew G. Goheen

William Lin

Miami-FL (Epsilon-Omega) Miami-FL (Epsilon-Omega)

William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu) Mississippi State (Epsilon-Chi)

Trevor D. Olson Northern Colorado (Sigma-Omega)

W. P. Henry Piercey

Union (Lambda-Zeta)

Luis Rivera III

Wabash (Alpha-Kappa)

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GHA SCOTT JACKSON By Tad Lichtenauer (Butler, '87), Chief Marketing Officer

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In his first remarks as Lambda Chi Alpha’s 27th Grand High Alpha Scott Jackson shared the Brotherhood that shaped his life, his hopes for the Fraternity and a simple challenge to Collegiate Brothers: make the most of your time together, and never be afraid to tell your Brothers you love them.

or Scott Jackson, becoming Grand High Alpha marks the latest chapter in a Lambda Chi Alpha journey that began nearly three decades ago with a young man searching for belonging.

Just Call Me

At the closing banquet of the Fraternity’s 61st General Assembly in Kansas City, Jackson became Lambda Chi Alpha’s 27th Grand High Alpha, succeeding Steve Pattison (Florida State, '79). In his first address to the Brotherhood, Jackson began not with strategy, but by introducing himself. “My name is Scott Jackson, and I am a proud brother of Phi-Beta Zeta at Eastern Kentucky University.” In 1997, Jackson left Louisville for Eastern Kentucky University knowing almost no one and unsure of himself or his future. Then he attended fraternity recruitment and met the Lambda Chis. “I found my home,” Jackson recalled. “I don’t mean a physical address. I mean a home.” It was a place where he found love, room to grow, and the freedom to fail, to learn. Most importantly, he found a place where being himself wasn’t just accepted, it was what they wanted.

A Lifetime of Brotherhood Lambda Chi Alpha would soon become intertwined with nearly every part of Jackson’s life. At EKU, he began dating Chapter Sweetheart Kim. They married after graduation, and she remained by his side as the Fraternity grew. About 20 years ago, Jackson learned Phi-Beta Zeta needed a High Pi. Though they lived 120 miles away and had two young sons, Mason and

newborn Ty, he asked Kim what she thought. “You’ll be great,” she said.

Make the Most of It

So they made it work. For nearly a decade, Jackson drove 90 minutes to EKU each Monday for Chapter meetings. His service expanded to the Grand High Zeta, where he was elected in 2018 and served eight years as Grand High Gamma.

First: Have fun. The collegiate experience passes quickly, so “make the most of it” and immerse yourself in Lambda Chi.

Jackson offered the undergraduate Brothers two pieces of advice.

Lambda Chi Alpha also became a family tradition. Today, Mason is a Brother of Epsilon-Omicron Zeta at Tennessee, while Ty is a Brother and High Alpha of Epsilon-Phi Zeta at Kentucky.

He reminded them that Brotherhood extends far beyond their campus. “You may have joined a twentyfive-man Chapter, but you gained a quarter of a million Brothers,” he said. “The oaths and promises we make are not a four-year pledge, they are a lifetime.”

“It is an honor to serve as your Grand High Alpha,” Jackson told the General Assembly. “But honestly, my greatest honor is being a Lambda Chi dad.”

His second message was simple: Don’t be afraid to tell your Brothers you love them.

Jackson did offer a glimpse of where he hopes to lead the Fraternity.

“We have no idea what some of our Brothers went through before they arrived on campus,” Jackson said. “Take the time to check on each other. It doesn’t make you weak. It makes you a man.”

This fall, Lambda Chi Alpha launches its Regional Plan, an effort Jackson described simply: bringing the Fraternity closer to its Members.

The message reflects the Ideal Man Code: He loves his Brothers and his community. And, Jackson added, “Never delay gratitude.”

“Closer to your Chapter, closer to your campus, closer to your region,” he said, “so the support and the brotherhood of Lambda Chi Alpha aren’t something that lives in an office in Carmel, Indiana, but something you feel right where you are.”

Just Call Me Scott

Bringing Lambda Chi Closer

Jackson called the Regional Plan the most important work of the term ahead. But his larger message that evening wasn’t about organizational structure. It was about Brotherhood.

As he concluded his first remarks as Grand High Alpha, Jackson acknowledged the symbols, rituals, regalia and titles that are part of Lambda Chi Alpha. They matter, he said. But a title isn't an identity. “I am Scott. Phi-Beta 426. Husband of Kim. Father to Mason, Ty, and Kinsley. And I am your Brother.” Then Lambda Chi Alpha's 27th Grand High Alpha made one request of the Brotherhood he had just been elected to lead. “So please — just call me Scott.” 31 | FALL 2026

NEW GRAND HIGH ZETA

MEET THE

NEW

GHZ MEMBERS

Following the 61st General Assembly in Kansas City, Lambda Chi Alpha enters a new biennium with new and returning leaders on the Grand High Zeta. Five Alumni Brothers elected in May began fouryear terms, while David L. Burch was appointed to a two-year at-large term. Four Undergraduate Brothers were elected from the IZAC for twoyear terms. They join Grand High Alpha Scott Jackson and returning Members in leading the Fraternity.

ALUMNI MEMBERS MIKE BRADY GRAND HIGH PI

Sigma-Kappa Zeta, Eastern Michigan University Mike Brady, re-elected to a second term on the Grand High Zeta, is founder and president of Generosity Wealth Management in Colorado, with 35+ years in financial planning and wealth management. A longtime Lambda Chi Alpha volunteer, he served as Grand High Phi, chaired the Committee on Emblems and Ritual, and had roles as High Pi, leadership program facilitator, and Resource and Audit Committee Member. A 2021 Order of Merit recipient, he remains active in undergraduate mentorship.

JOE CITRO GRAND HIGH IOTA

Epsilon-Xi Zeta, Florida Southern College

Joe Citro is the Chief of Development and Marketing for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, helping lead the organization's largest fundraising campaign. A former Educational Leadership Consultant and Special Advisor to the CEO for Lambda Chi Alpha, he brings experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, and organizational development. He has raised more than $30 million in philanthropic support, remaining closely connected to the Fraternity's experience. 32 | CROSS & CRESCENT

ERIC BERGER GRAND HIGH GAMMA

Alpha Zeta, Boston University

Eric Berger brings 30+ years of leadership experience in healthcare supply chain management and nonprofit healthcare systems. He is a System Director of Supply Chain for Covenant Health. A Lambda Chi Alpha volunteer, he served as High Pi, Alumni Association Treasurer, program facilitator, Committee on Governance Member, and inaugural International Zeta Advisory Council Member. He received the Order of Merit in 2004 and the Distinguished Service Award in 2010.

BRIAN HECKLER GRAND HIGH TAU

Phi-Tau Zeta, Shippensburg University

Brian Heckler is a strategic finance executive and former partner at KPMG LLP with more than 40 years of experience in financial governance, risk oversight, and organizational strategy. Within Lambda Chi Alpha, he has served on the Educational Foundation Board of Directors and the Fraternity's Finance and Resource and Audit Committees, bringing a background in nonprofit governance and audit oversight.

TODD JOHN VILARDO GRAND HIGH PHI Phi-Alpha Zeta, Eastern Illinois University Todd John Vilardo, a 2026 Order of Merit recipient, recently retired following a distinguished career in public education leadership, including service as Superintendent of Charleston Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois. Vilardo has provided longstanding leadership to Phi-Alpha Zeta through service on the Chapter's Alumni Control Board and Alumni Advisory Board, guiding periods of rebuilding and growth while supporting Ritual education, recruitment, and mentoring of undergraduate officers.

DAVID L. BURCH GRAND HIGH RHO

Nu Zeta, University of Georgia

David Burch brings more than 53 years of experience in financial services. He founded Lighthouse Financial Advisors in 2006 after leadership roles with Mutual of New York, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Peachtree Planning Corporation. Burch earned a bachelor's degree in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia in 1973. He served two terms as High Alpha of Nu Zeta and was Student Senator and Minister to Business & Finance in the Student Government Association.

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS WILLIAM G. BELL IV GRAND HIGH SIGMA

Nu Zeta, University of Georgia

COLBY HARRELL GRAND HIGH THETA

Alpha-Gamma Zeta, University of South Dakota

Will Bell is majoring in Finance and pursuing a master's degree in Financial Planning. He plans to pursue a career in wealth management and financial services. A Founding Father of the rechartered Nu Zeta, Bell served two terms as High Alpha throughout the rechartering process. He was a Member of the inaugural International Zeta Advisory Council and served on the Grand High Zeta as Grand High Nu from 2024 to 2026. He was re-elected to IZAC for a second term and elected Grand High Sigma.

Colby Harrell is pursuing dual majors in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Legal Studies of Business. He serves as Assistant Risk & Portfolio Manager for the University's Coyote Capital Management Fund. Harrell has held several Chapter leadership positions, including High Sigma, High Rho, and High Theta. At the 61st General Assembly, he represented Alpha-Gamma Zeta as its Official Delegate and was elected to the International Zeta Advisory Council, being elected Grand High Theta on the Grand High Zeta.

JACOB KILLOUGH-CURRY

J. GEORGE CHOURA GRAND HIGH PSI

GRAND HIGH NU

Zeta-Iota Zeta, University of Kansas

Jacob Killough-Curry has an interest in education and youth development. He has completed student teaching in a second-grade classroom and participated in early childhood research through the University of Kansas Emerging Scholars Program. KilloughCurry joined Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Kansas, where he served as High Theta. He has served on the International Ritual Team and was elected to the International Zeta Advisory Council in 2026, being elected Grand High Nu on the Grand High Zeta.

Omicron-Epsilon Zeta, University of San Diego

J. George Choura is a rising senior at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business, majoring in Finance with a minor in Law and Ethics. He founded and runs a surf lesson company and serves on the University's Student Conduct Leadership Team. Within Omicron-Epsilon Zeta, he has served as High Alpha and now serves as Standards Chairman. At the 61st General Assembly, he represented the Chapter as its Official Delegate and was elected Grand High Psi on the Grand High Zeta. 33 | FALL 2026

MEET THE NEWEST INTERNATIONAL ZETA ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

ALEXANDER J. ROTHENBERG

BRENDON L. MONTEITH

LUCAS R. OPIOLA

Epsilon-Mu Zeta, University of Florida

Alpha-Lambda Zeta, Oregon State University

Iota-Sigma Zeta, Valparaiso University

Alex Rothenberg is a rising junior at the University of Florida, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Professional Selling. He also serves as Partnerships Manager for Salesmsg and holds several campus leadership roles

Brendon Monteith is a fourth-year student at Oregon State University studying business and political science. He plans to attend law school in 2027 and pursue a career in litigation or special services.

Lucas Opiola is a senior at Valparaiso University studying Electrical Engineering and Physics. He has contributed to nuclear science research through the STAR Collaboration and nEDM experiment at Los Alamos National Laboratory and plans to pursue a master’s degree in nuclear engineering.

Initiated into Lambda Chi Alpha in 2025, Alex serves as High Delta and Executive Alternate of Epsilon-Mu Zeta. In 2026, he was elected to the International Zeta Advisory Council, representing undergraduate Members and helping advance the Fraternity’s mission. From Orange County, California, Alex is passionate about leadership, recruitment, and building meaningful partnerships.

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Brendon has held three undergraduate officer roles in Lambda Chi Alpha, serving as High Gamma, High Tau, and High Alpha. He has also worked in Oregon State’s Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life for three years and has volunteered through peer mentorship, All University Sing, and philanthropic efforts. Brendon will serve on the International Zeta Advisory Council from 2026–2028, through the 62nd General Assembly.

Lucas has served Lambda Chi Alpha as High Alpha and High Beta and represented Iota-Sigma Zeta as its Official Delegate at the 61st General Assembly. In 2026, he was elected to the International Zeta Advisory Council, where he supports undergraduate Chapters and advances the Fraternity’s mission. He is passionate about mentorship, Member education, and building values-based Chapters.

NEW IZAC DR. KAMERON S. RINEHART

COLIN D. NELSON-PINKSTON

AYDEN W. JACKSON

Pi-Delta Zeta, Wilmington College

Iota-Chi Zeta, University of Iowa

Epsilon-Nu Zeta, William Jewell College

Dr. Kameron Rinehart is a Business Banking Officer, specializing in agricultural and commercial lending. He served as an Assistant Professor of Leadership and holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Communication and Education from Texas Tech University.

Colin Nelson-Pinkston is a Police Officer with the University of Iowa Police Department. Before entering law enforcement, he spent eight years working with college students and fraternity and sorority communities, including as a Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Leadership Consultant. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and International Studies and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration.

Ayden Jackson is an accounting major at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. Following his graduation in spring 2027, he plans to pursue a master's degree in accounting and become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is also interested in earning the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.

He owns Rural Beans Roastery and Rinehart Strategy Group, supporting organizations through leadership development and strategic planning. He also serves on the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees and supports youth development through the Ohio Boer Goat Boosters. A member of the Pi-Delta Zeta at Wilmington College, Kameron served three terms as High Theta before serving on the Student Advisory Committee and later as Grand High Theta. He is also an inaugural trainer for the Midwest Territory and works with the Office of Administration on special projects.

A Lambda Chi Alpha volunteer for more than a decade, Colin has served as High Pi, Advisory Board Member, International Ritual Team Member, and facilitator for several Fraternity programs. In 2026, he was elected Chairman of the International Zeta Advisory Council.

Ayden was initiated into Lambda Chi Alpha in the spring of 2024 and has served Epsilon-Nu Zeta in several leadership roles, including High Epsilon, High Tau, and currently High Alpha. In 2026, he was elected to serve as an undergraduate Member of the International Zeta Advisory Council.

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INDIVIDUAL/CHAPTER AWARDS

HONORING EXCEPT IO NA L BROTHERS At the 61st General Assembly & Stead Leadership Seminar in Kansas City, Lambda Chi Alpha recognized Chapters and Brothers for outstanding achievement during the 2025–26 academic year. We proudly recognize the following 2026 award recipients.

Chapter Award Winners BRUCE H. MCINTOSH STANDARDS FOR CHAPTER EXCELLENCE Recognizes Chapters who use the Standards for Chapter Excellence program to improve their fraternal experience.

William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu) Nebraska-Lincoln (Gamma-Beta) Missouri S&T (Alpha-Delta) Union (Lambda-Zeta) Georgia Tech (Beta-Kappa)

REV. S. GEORGE “DOC” DIRGHALLI SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMMING Recognizes Chapters that developed an outstanding program resulting in superior academic achievement of its members.

Missouri S&T (Alpha-Delta) South Dakota (Alpha-Gamma) Rensselaer Polytechnic (Epsilon-Eta) UC-San Diego (Pi-Beta) Oklahoma State (Alpha-Eta) Stetson (Zeta-Tau) 36 | CROSS & CRESCENT

LEWIS A. PLOURD FRATERNITY EDUCATION Presented to Chapters whose Fraternity Education Program includes the entire Membership, involves Alumni, and incorporates a highly effective Big Brother program.

Stetson (Zeta-Tau) Missouri S&T (Alpha-Delta)

TOZIER BROWN PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM Recognizes Chapters with the most outstanding programs of community service and philanthropic activities. The award is divided into two categories, Public Affairs Programs and Most Outstanding Public Affairs Project.

UC-San Diego (Pi-Beta) San Diego Regional (Omicron-Epsilon)

WARREN A. COLE RECRUITMENT Recognizes Chapters that have developed and implemented well organized and effective recruitment programs.

Arkansas (Gamma-Chi) Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda) Stetson (Zeta-Tau) Missouri S&T (Alpha-Delta)

ADVISORY BOARD AWARD Presented to Advisory Board Members as a collective unit for holistically supporting the Undergraduate Chapter.

Missouri S&T (Alpha-Delta) Illinois State (Beta-Omicron)

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INDIVIDUAL/CHAPTER AWARDS

365 RECRUITMENT CHAPTER Presented to Chapters that strive to make improvements to their current recruitment strategy following the 365 recruitment practices.

Missouri S&T (Alpha-Delta)

Individual Award Winners HIGH ALPHA OF THE YEAR Recognizes Brothers who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and service while serving as High Alpha.

Gavin J. Dunlap - New Hampshire (Alpha-Xi) Zachery R. Nicholson - Oklahoma State (Alpha-Eta) Owen M. Kerrigan - William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu) Luke M. Payne - Southern Indiana (Phi-Xi) Rayner Y. Almaraz - Stetson (Zeta-Tau)

HIGH TAU OF THE YEAR Recognizes Brothers who go above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Tau.

Zachary T. Geleott - Wabash (Alpha-Kappa) Ayden W. Jackson - William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu)

HIGH THETA OF THE YEAR Recognizes Brothers who go above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Theta.

E. August Pabst - Tennessee-Knoxville (Epsilon-Omicron)

Zach Johnson - Arkansas (Gamma-Chi) Gavin Shea - San Diego Regional (Omicron-Epsilon) 38 | CROSS & CRESCENT

HIGH KAPPA OF THE YEAR Recognizes Brothers who go above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha, exhibiting extraordinary leadership through their time as High Kappa.

Logan Walden - Stetson (Zeta-Tau) Johnny N. Dao - Texas State (Lambda-Phi)

HIGH PHI OF THE YEAR Recognizes Brothers who exemplify excellence in preserving, teaching, and elevating the Ritual of Lambda Chi.

Antoine Habis - Wyoming (Delta-Rho) Gavin Leeds - Tennessee-Knoxville (Epsilon-Omicron)

HIGH PI OF THE YEAR Recognizes Brothers who have gone above and beyond as an Alumni to represent Lambda Chi through their service as High Pi.

Scott S. Preston - Missouri S&T (Alpha-Delta) Benjamin Kamph - Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda) Cody J. Huffman - Texas State (Lambda-Phi)

ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR Recognizes an Associate Member who goes above and beyond to represent Lambda Chi Alpha values and exhibits extraordinary leadership potential.

Jake Tidik - San Diego Regional (Omicron-Epsilon) Will Graves - Missouri (Gamma-Kappa) Ty W. Jackson - Kentucky (Epsilon-Phi) Scott Wiley - Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda)

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A Summer of Service, Growth and Brotherhood

The 2026 William T. Farkas Fellows gained experience inside Lambda Chi Alpha's Office of Administration, and a new perspective on the Brotherhood. For Austin Bagdasarian (Tennessee-Knoxville, '28), Elijah Wetzel (Wabash, '27), Finton McGuire (Oregon State, '28) and Victor Montgomery (Union, '28), the Fellowship began as a chance to gain experience while serving Lambda Chi. It became something more.

The Brothers experienced a Lambda Chi few Brothers see, helping shape educational programs, supporting expansion efforts, creating content, and discovering how Chapters connect to the Brotherhood. Named for former Lambda Chi Alpha CEO William T. Farkas (Butler, '88), the Fellowship gives undergraduate and graduate Brothers real-world experience in a nonprofit environment, working alongside staff in areas from marketing and expansion to learning, Chapter support and technology.

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FARKAS FELLOWS

Austin Bagdasarian (Tennessee-Knoxville, '28)

Elijah Wetzel (Wabash, '27)

Learning the Brotherhood From the Inside

College, spent his fellowship with the People Development team. He reviewed Lambda Chi Academy courses, contributed an undergraduate perspective to the developing Midwest regional model, and supported updates to Ideal Man programming.

The assignment quickly became personal. Bagdasarian contacted more than 1,000 Alumni, and many responded with photographs and stories about their experiences.

One of his biggest lessons was understanding what it takes to build programs that serve Members across the Fraternity — work he saw come together at the 61st General Assembly as his Chapter's delegate.

Bagdasarian, a finance major and High Alpha at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, worked with the Salesforce team on a historical data project to improve the accuracy of Fraternity records.

"We're all Lambda Chis, but at our own different Zetas that have our own different experiences," he said. "It's so interesting to talk to Alumni about their perspectives." The conversations gave Bagdasarian a new appreciation for the lifelong nature of Brotherhood, one he'll carry back to Tennessee as a Chapter leader. Wetzel, a religion major and High Alpha at Wabash 40 | CROSS & CRESCENT

"There are a lot of challenges to run an organization that keeps 200,000 or 300,000 people close-knit with shared experiences," Wetzel said. "There's a lot of people working hard to make that happen."

Helping Build What Comes Next

McGuire, a finance major at Oregon State University, worked with the Growth & Expansion team. He followed up with prospective Members, connected them with Chapters and helped evaluate campuses for expansion. The work showed him how much happens before a new Chapter takes shape. He gained an appreciation for the young men willing to become founders. "You're recruiting people who want to be the founders of a Lambda Chi Chapter," McGuire said, adding that helping someone take that first step was one of the most rewarding parts of the summer. Montgomery, a business administration student with a marketing focus at Union University, supported the Marketing team — managing social media for three fall expansion efforts and creating content to introduce

Victor Montgomery (Union, '28)

prospective Members to Lambda Chi. He also hosted an episode of ChopTalk featuring his fellow Fellows. For Montgomery, the fellowship changed how he saw the Office of Administration. His view of Lambda Chi at the international level mostly meant dues, resources and Chapter safety; working with the staff showed him how those pieces fit together. Also, how many people support the Brotherhood behind the scenes. General Assembly reinforced that lesson, as seeing Brothers from across the U.S. and Canada helped him grasp the reach of an organization he'd mostly known through his own Chapter. "We're all in different walks of life and doing very different things," he said, "but we all have that one thing that unites us."

Finton McGuire (Oregon State, '28)

" As M o n t g o m e r y r e f l e c ted , a n u n d e r g ra d u a t e h a s o n l y a fe w y ea r s i n s i d e h i s c o l l e g i a t e C h a p t e r — t h e Fel l o ws h i p l e t h i m l o o k b e y o n d t h o s e wa l l s a n d s e e t h e l a r g e r p i c t u r e. " More Than an Internship

Each Fellow gained practical professional experience — learning to navigate workplace technology, manage projects remotely, structure their own time, and collaborate across departments. The fellowship's flexibility required them to take ownership of their work, a lesson they will carry into their careers. Their advice to future applicants was consistent: the more you invest, the more you get out of it. "The more you buy in, the more you get out," McGuire said.

For four Brothers who began the summer seeking professional experience, that investment produced something more: a broader understanding of the Brotherhood they already belonged to. As Montgomery reflected, an undergraduate has only a few years inside his collegiate Chapter — the Fellowship let him look beyond those walls and see the larger picture. In the process, each Fellow discovered a little more about his own place within it. 41 | FALL 2026

W HOW GAMMA-BETA

BUILDING SOMETHING BETTER:

ZETA IS SHAPING ITS CULTURE AT NEBRASKA-LINCOLN By Mackenzie Cooley, Multimedia Content Specialist

hen Lambda Chi Alpha returned to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2024, many of the Brothers who'd become Gamma-Beta Zeta's Founding Fathers were freshmen, navigating college while learning to build a Chapter. Two years later, the Chapter established itself on campus. But for current High Alpha Adam Kapustka (Nebraska-Lincoln, '28), the most meaningful part has been what the Brothers built along the way. Recruitment Coordinators at the Office of Administration taught the basics — it was up to the Brothers to practice it, and that process wasn't always smooth. "We failed way more than we won," Kapustka said. "But that's what makes you win in the end." The Brothers learned that building a Chapter meant more than filling positions and holding meetings — it meant figuring out how they wanted to operate and what kind of experience to create for those who came after.

Learning as They Went The early years brought plenty of trial and error — recruitment and retention challenges, officers who left early, a structure and bylaws that needed reworking. Rather than treating those as setbacks, the Brothers used them to figure out what needed to change. That value of structure extended into leadership. Kapustka said one of the biggest things the Brothers have learned is how to work with different kinds of people. "You can deal with everyone a different way," he said. Leading a Chapter meant learning when to be direct, when to listen, and how to meet Brothers where they are — lessons that, for a group that started out mostly 42 | CROSS & CRESCENT

freshmen, grew alongside the Chapter itself. Recruitment offered another kind of education, pushing every Brother to talk to people, take initiative, and hear no without taking it personally. Kapustka says the Chapter's culture is driven and motivated. That has followed Gamma-Beta Zeta from its earliest days, less about proving something than about wanting to see how far the Chapter can go.

Putting It Into Practice That mindset shows in how Gamma-Beta Zeta approaches its campus involvement — blood drives, local volunteering, campus and IFC activities, and a Watermelon Bash that is one of the larger philanthropy events. The first Watermelon Bash didn't go as planned; the Brothers started too late and weren't organized. The next time, they planned a month out, set ticket-sale expectations, assigned Brothers to specific parts of the event, and chose a location students could find. It was a simple lesson: when everyone knows what

they're responsible for, the whole group benefits. That approach has helped Gamma-Beta Zeta build a positive campus reputation, forming relationships with other fraternities and sororities.

Something Worth Passing On The Founding Fathers are also thinking beyond their own college years. Gamma-Beta Zeta's five-year plan targets Membership growth, academics, philanthropy and service, with a goal of 80-100 Members. The goal isn't to be known for just one thing. "We don't want to just be known for having the best philanthropy," Kapustka said. "We also want the best grades, the highest retention." Being a Founding Father, he said, means someday knowing he contributed to something that will outlast him. "You want to look back and be like, 'Did you actually do something while you were there?'" At Nebraska-Lincoln, the answer is taking shape. The Founding Fathers have built the beginnings of a Chapter future Members will inherit, not starting from scratch, but with traditions and expectations passed down. And for Gamma-Beta Zeta, that's the point.

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ARKANSAS TECH (PHI-ZETA) Dr. Jeremiah Shinn has been selected as the 20th president of the University of Montana. He previously served as interim president and vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Boise State University and as vice president for student affairs at Louisiana State University. Shinn earned a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Arts in higher education from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science from Arkansas Tech University. He began his presidency on July 1.

BUTLER (ALPHA-ALPHA)

DEPAUW (XI)

Brothers recently gathered to honor Dr. Elgan Baker (DePauw, ’71) for decades of service, mentorship and leadership that have influenced generations of Lambda Chi Alpha Brothers. The gathering also celebrated the first recipients of a scholarship established in Baker’s name, Andrew Lobue and Benjamin Waters. Through his longstanding commitment to the AlphaAlpha Chapter and the General Fraternity, Baker has demonstrated the meaning of lifelong Brotherhood and the enduring spirit of Lambda Chi Alpha’s motto, “Naught Without Labor.”

Bill Rasmussen, visionary founder of ESPN and a 2001 recipient of Lambda Chi Alpha’s Order of Achievement, died on Aug. 18 at age 93. Rasmussen conceived the idea for a 24-hour sports network and launched ESPN in 1979, forever changing sports media. Sports Illustrated later named him among 40 figures who transformed sports, and he was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2025. A U.S. Air Force veteran and lifelong entrepreneur, Rasmussen leaves a legacy of innovation that extended far beyond broadcasting and brought distinction to Lambda Chi Alpha.

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DREXEL (EPSILON-KAPPA)

FERRIS STATE (IOTA-PSI)

Recently, more than 120 Brothers gathered in Philadelphia to celebrate Epsilon-Kappa’s 85th Anniversary. Through time spent at the Chapter house followed by an evening of fellowship, it was a meaningful opportunity to connect and reflect on the impact of Lambda Chi across generations.

Christian Duclos will graduate a semester early in December after earning Dean’s List honors every semester and receiving Ferris State University’s 2026 Torchbearer Award, the university’s annual leadership honor for graduating seniors. Duclos served as High Alpha in 2025 while pursuing his finance degree. This summer, he gained real-world investment experience with Mosaic Wealth Management, conducting stock research used by Advisors to help inform client investment decisions. Duclos plans to pursue a career helping clients achieve their financial goals.

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FRESNO STATE (IOTA-GAMMA)

HIGH POINT (IOTA-PHI)

Jerome “Jerry” Thormann (Fresno State, ‘71) is celebrating 50 years as a Member of the PGA of America. A 2023 Northern California PGA Hall of Fame inductee, Thormann has spent five decades as a golf professional, coach, mentor and community leader. His career includes serving twice as NCPGA president and more than 40 years supporting the San Lorenzo Valley High School golf program. Thormann credits golf with providing opportunities to give back and inspire future generations.

Fall 2026 marked an exciting period of growth for Lambda Chi Alpha at High Point University. The brotherhood officially moved into a fraternity house, providing Members with a place to call home and a space to strengthen their bonds and build lasting traditions. The group also welcomed 20 new Associate Members during fall recruitment. Recruitment efforts focused on identifying men who share Lambda Chi Alpha’s values and want to help build something meaningful and enduring at High Point.

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INDIANA STATE (IOTA-EPSILON)

MERCER (ZETA-OMEGA)

Iota-Epsilon Zeta at Indiana State University hosted Lambda Chi Alpha’s first Chapter Operations & Ritual Education (CORE) Training visit, marking a milestone for the Fraternity’s new Chapter development initiative. CORE Trainer Greg Stephens (Butler, ‘17) led the eight-Member Chapter through recruitment training, using Lambda Chi Academy resources and his professional experience to help Brothers develop value propositions and practice tabling techniques ahead of recruitment. High Pi David Enteman (Indiana State, ’17) and Advisory Board Member Drew Rettig (Indiana State, ’16) also participated, reinforcing the important role Alumni engagement plays in supporting Chapter success and growth.

Matthew Astin has turned his undergraduate experience at Mercer University into a career serving its students and athletes. A physician and five-time Mercer graduate, Astin serves as medical director of the university’s Master of Athletic Training program and has worked with Mercer Athletics since volunteering with the newly revived football program in 2012. A former student-athlete and Lambda Chi Alpha Member, Astin holds degrees in history, biology, public health, medicine and business administration from Mercer.

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MIAMI-FL (EPSILON-OMEGA)

MISSOURI SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (ALPHA-DELTA)

Jaden Cavazos (Miami-FL, ’25) is serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in rural Kenya, where he teaches STEM to secondary school students. Drawing on the leadership and service values he developed as a Lambda Chi Alpha Brother, Cavazos is leading a community project to build his school’s first computer lab. The project will provide computers, teacher laptops, projectors and internet access to more than 100 students, helping them develop technology skills for university and future careers. Brothers interested in supporting Cavazos’ project can donate through the Peace Corps.

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Chapter at Missouri University of Science and Technology donated over $7,200 to the Phelps County Dream Center to directly help Phelps County families in need. The Phelps County Dream Center provides groceries and other items free of charge to more than 1,200 county households in need.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE (ALPHA-XI)

ROSE-HULMAN (THETA-KAPPA)

TULSA (EPSILON-UPSILON)

Alpha-Xi Zeta at the University of New Hampshire celebrated a new Chapter in its history with a Returning Home Weekend Sept. 11–12. Alumni and undergraduate Brothers gathered to reconnect the Lambda Chi Chapter House at 10 Madbury Road in Durham. The weekend included an Alumni gathering in Portsmouth followed by house tours, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, group photo and Brotherhood meal on Saturday. The rededication celebrated Alpha-Xi’s return home and the Alumni support that helped the Chapter’s stable future at UNH.

Around 45 Brothers gathered for Theta-Kappa Zeta’s 21st annual “P-Day,” continuing a tradition that brings generations of Lambda Chis together to care for the Chapter house. Alumni and Undergraduate Brothers worked side by side on projects ranging from the first stages of a multi-year driveway repair to landscaping, exterior cleaning and improvements throughout the house. Begun in 2006 as an effort to restore the Chapter house, P-Day has grown into a lasting tradition of Brotherhood, stewardship and shared pride, giving Brothers an opportunity to reconnect while investing together in Theta-Kappa’s home.

Kevin Lacy (Tulsa, ’80) will serve as Chair of the 2026 Founders’ Day Challenge, leading the Lambda Chi Foundation’s annual effort to celebrate Lambda Chi Alpha’s founding while supporting future generations of Brothers. Lacy will work alongside a growing network of Foundation Ambassadors to engage Alumni and build support for the Nov. 2 campaign. More than 110 Brothers have already volunteered as Ambassadors, helping reconnect Brothers and rally their networks around the Foundation and its mission.

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WILMINGTON (PI-DELTA)

UNION (LAMBDA-ZETA)

Kameron Rinehart has joined Citizens National Bank as a business banking officer in Springfield, Ohio, helping businesses with commercial and agricultural lending and financial services. Rinehart brings a decade of experience in agricultural organizations and higher education and holds a doctorate from Texas Tech University. An active community volunteer, he serves on the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees and has received young Alumni honors from both Ohio State University and Wilmington College. He also is a newly-elected Member of Lambda Chi Alpha’s International Zeta Advisory Council.

Six Lambda Chi Alpha Brothers from Union University spent their summer helping provide meals to children through the YMCA’s food assistance program in West Tennessee. Marcus Parsons (Union, ’27) returned for his second summer and inspired Brothers Dan Cashion, Kaleb Kerby, Henry Piercey, Luke Parsons and Luke Moses to join him. Teams distribute weekly meal boxes containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches to children throughout the region. Parsons said the experience taught him the importance of approaching service with gratitude and appreciating “the opportunity to serve someone else.” 51 | FALL 2026

O M E G A S Reported as of February 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026

Baldwin Wallace University, Kappa-Phi Ronald Skelley

California Polytechnic State University, Phi-Sigma Kenneth Sorenson Brett Johnson

California State University-Fresno, Iota-Gamma

James Mekalian

California State University-Northridge, Beta-Rho

Michigan State University, Gamma-Omicron David Miller Ralph Stevens

Northwestern University, Alpha-Iota Donald Chamberlain Douglas Larion

Oklahoma City University, Theta-Delta James Hester

Tom Kingsley

Pittsburg State University, Lambda-Chi

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Lock Haven, Lambda-Gamma

San Diego State University, Zeta-Pi

Ronald Henney

James Haltermann

Cornell University, Omicron

Simpson College, Theta-Lambda

Irving Wisneski

Edwin McClure

Drexel University, Epsilon-Kappa

Southeast Missouri State University, Delta-Phi

Lewis Phillips

Eastern Illinois University, Phi-Alpha Christopher Junkert

Eastern Michigan University, Sigma-Kappa Anthony Lebowski

Franklin & Marshall College, Alpha-Theta Dale Kistler

Georgetown College, Kappa-Omega William Brumley Jack Walker

Gettysburg College, Theta-Pi J. Bishop

High Point University, Iota-Phi James Groome

Huntingdon College, Pi-Chi Aidan Doss

Indiana State University, Iota-Epsilon Bradley Middleton Robert Hoffman

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Braxon Gough

Luke Schave

Thiel College, Theta-Xi

Jeffrey Plumer

Troy University, Sigma-Tau

Kendall Chancellor Adam Meyer

Truman State University, Phi-Psi Conor Browne

University of Nebraska-Omaha, Iota-Delta Dennis Jorgensen

University of North Alabama, Sigma-Delta James Bourland

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Phi-Theta

Nickolas Calzaretta

University of Oregon, Zeta-Omicron Robert Norwood

University of South Dakota, Alpha-Gamma Dennis Smith Jerry Novotny Brian Darnall Glen Nelson Allen Brown

University of Toronto, Epsilon-Epsilon Danford MacKay

University of Tulsa, Epsilon-Upsilon Jeffrey Steinke

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Lambda-Iota Peter Watson Conrad Gavinski

Villanova University, Beta-Iota Anthony Freedman

Washington State University, Tau Richard Kilgore

West Texas A&M University, Iota-Xi Donald Aiken

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