INDIANAPOLIS (July 20, 2016) – The Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Board of Directors recently appointed Andre R. Kropacek, Wayne State ’75-Life and Stephanie A. Van Dellen, Oregon ’08-Life as the Area II Vice President and Desert Southwest Regional Director respectively.
| Andre joined Alpha Kappa Psi at Wayne State University in 1975 where he held various positions as a student member. After leaving Wayne State, he joined the Motor City Alumni Chapter when it re-chartered in 1980. His involvement included holding positions of chapter president and director of public relations, each held for three times. Andre also volunteered as a chapter advisor, district director and regional director (back when it was also a board of director position). He has attended 14 Conventions and many other fraternity conferences. Before semi-retiring, Andre worked as a cash office clerk for a major department store and also as an assistant production manager at a small die shop. During his non-retirement days, he works at his church as coordinator/administrator. Up until last year, he also was their choir director. Outside of fraternity involvement, Andre is the treasurer and executive board member of the Historic Fort Wayne Coalition. His other interests include reading, U. S. History, Classical music and old movies. | |
| Stephanie joined Alpha Kappa Psi in 2008 at the Kappa Chapter (University of Oregon) where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration. She also holds a master’s degree in organizational change and development from the University of Manchester. While living in England, she served on the Sigma Upsilon Phi’s Chapter Advisory Board. Stephanie has also volunteered as the section director for San Diego. Currently, Stephanie is working on her doctorate degree in organizational leadership studies and teaches undergraduate leadership courses at the University of San Diego. Not always a career academic, she previously worked in human resources and recruiting. Stephanie’s an avid traveler has visited more than twenty countries. She also enjoys spending time exploring San Diego with her dog, Phoebe. |
“I would like to thank the board of directors and Alexander for their confidence in me and I hope that I can meet up to the challenge,” said Kropacek. The area vice presidents are tasked with the administrative oversight of specific regions and regional directors. They also partner with the fraternity staff in executing the tactical direction of fraternity operations based on strategic guidance from the board of directors.
The regional director is a volunteer position charged with working closely with the area vice president and chapter educational resource coordinator to ensure a quality student experience through effective chapter operations. “I am honored to be the new desert southwest regional director,” Van Dellen said. “As the former section director for San Diego, I have relished getting to know students and volunteers in the region. I hope to continue to support students in becoming premiere business leaders in their organizations and communities.” The regional director is the first line supervisor of chapter advisors and section directors in a specific geographical area.
Andre will take over the Area II vice president position from Gregory Q. Patterson, Northwood ’02 effective August 1. Stephanie will take over the regional director position effective immediately from Michael J. Schmidt, Chapman ’00-Life.
