Management Team

Corey Reddy

Fraternity President

Corey Reddy, Florida ‘13

Corey was initiated into the Gamma Pi Chapter at Seton Hall University in Fall 2013. After transferring to the University of Florida and reaffiliating with the Alpha Phi Chapter, Corey graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. As a volunteer, Corey previously served as the Regional Manager of Rituals and Conduct for the Atlantic Gulf Coast Region from 2018-2022, the Atlantic Metro Region from 2019-2022, and won Regional Manager of the Year for his work during the 2019-2020 academic year. Corey is always willing to go the extra mile for the Fraternity, consistently speaking at multiple Regional Assemblies, Principled Business Leadership Institutes, and Presidents Academy/Fraternity Advisor Conferences to ensure the continued success of the Fraternity and all of our members.

Professionally, Corey has spent the past six years working in the marketing and advertising industry. He currently works for Spark Foundry under the Publicis Groupe umbrella of agencies in New York as a Manager of Commerce. He supports Molson Coors as they promote their long-term key brands across the country as well as their venture into the hard seltzer industry with brands such as Topo Chico, Vizzy, and Simply Spiked Lemonade. Corey has a vast knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram as well as third-party shopper apps such as Drizly, Instacart, and GoPuff that help with the overall growth of all products under the Molson Coors brand.

In his free time, you can find Corey trying to find the best food in Manhattan and living the “Scared Money Don’t Make Money” mentality by rooting for his Gators either down in the Swamp or with the University of Florida Alumni Association Gotham Gators.

De’Sean Keys

Executive Vice President

De’Sean Keys, Middle Tennessee ’13

De’Sean was initiated into Alpha Kappa Psi through the Zeta Psi Chapter at Middle Tennessee State University as a first semester freshman in Fall 2013. He served as his pledge class president, chapter vice president of administration, president, and vice president of membership. De’Sean served in numerous volunteer capacities as an alumnus, including regional manager, chapter advisor, and section director. He is a recipient of the First-Degree Silver Distinguished Service Award. He has also served as a facilitator and presenter at numerous fraternity events such as the Principled Business Leadership Institute, Regional Assembly, Presidents Academy & Fraternity Advisors Conference, and various chapter events.

Professionally, De’Sean works as a Student Affairs Professional while pursuing his Doctorate in Education. His focuses are on Student Activities, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Risk Mitigation, and Intercultural and Diversity Affairs.

De’Sean is a native of Nashville, TN. He received his B.S. degree in Organizational Communication with a Concentration in Not-For-Profit Management from Middle Tennessee State University in 2017 and his M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Tennessee State University. When he is not working, he enjoys traveling with his friends and miniature schnauzer, Apollo. De’Sean is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Honorary Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, and Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity.

James A. Fuller III

Vice President for Area I

James A. Fuller III, Clemson ’08 – Life

Jamie was initiated into Alpha Kappa Psi through the Omega Upsilon chapter at Clemson University in the Spring of 2008. While a student member, he served as the Vice President of Membership and Chapter President. As an alumni brother, Jamie has served in numerous volunteer capacities including Chapter Advisor, Section Director, Regional Manager, and most recently the Carolina Coastal Regional Director. He is a recipient of the first-degree silver Distinguished Service Award and has also served as a facilitator and presenter at numerous fraternity events such as the Presidents Academy & Fraternity Advisors Conference, Principled Business Leadership Institute, and the Alpha Kappa Psi Convention.

Professionally, Jamie works as a Program Manager/Civil Engineer with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Metro Washington D.C. area and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He has a true passion for the aviation industry!

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Jamie received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in 2011, a Graduate Certificate in Transportation & Urban Systems from North Dakota State University in 2014, and a M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University in 2015. When he is not at work, he enjoys all things Clemson sports, loves to travel, workout, is an avid roller coaster enthusiast, and is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Jacob Drees

Vice President for Area II

Jacob Drees, Toledo, ’11

Jacob joined Alpha Kappa Psi through the Gamma Eta Chapter at The University of Toledo in 2011. While at Toledo, he served on the Executive Board as the Master of Rituals and as Chapter President. In 2015, he graduated with his Bachelor of Business Administration, and continued his education receiving a Master of Education in 2018. A first degree bronze and first degree silver Distinguished Service Award recipient, Drees has been an active volunteer, serving as a Regional Manager, Chapter Advisor, Section Director, Fraternity Ritual Team Member, and Volunteer Task Force Member. When Jacob isn’t serving AKPsi, he can be found working with students as an Academic Advisor in Miami University’s Farmer School of Business.

Andrea Nemeth

Vice President for Area III

Andrea Nemeth, Montclair State ’91-Life

Andrea Nemeth has been a brother since 1991 and has served in many volunteer roles in Alpha Kappa Psi. During her term as Northeast Regional Director, Andrea and her team earned the #1 Region Award. History was made when Andrea was elected the first female President of the fraternity in 2007. She most recently served on the Foundation Board of Directors, and has been recognized with the first and second degree level Silver Distinguished Service Awards for her contributions to AKPsi. She has attended numerous PBLIs and Conventions (since 2003): participated in local and regional events; served on installation teams and various committees, and has been developing and mentoring volunteers throughout her AKPsi journey.

Andrea has a varied career, first as an accounting/finance professional working in a number of roles in diverse industries, including healthcare and higher education most recently. She is currently serving as the Project Director of a $12m 4-year federal grant charged with creating apprenticeships in the field of healthcare. Andrea currently resides in New Jersey and enjoys exploring what life has to offer mainly through travel with her husband Vadim Shleyfman, also a brother since 2009.

M.C. Moore

Vice President for Area IV

M.C. Moore, Virginia Tech ’86 – Life

M.C. was a freshman initiate of Alpha Kappa Psi at Virginia Tech, where he later served as a member of the chapter’s executive committee and as an officer. As an alumnus, he held progressive positions of leadership, advancing from District Director, to Regional Director, Fraternity Vice President and culminating as Fraternity President from 2001-2003. After the conclusion of his term, the Fraternity’s Board of Directors appointed him as the first chair of the Judiciary Committee; a position he relinquished in 2013. In 2018, he returned to his first love, by being appointed the Chapter Advisor for the Georgia State chapter in the Atlantic Gulf Coast Region. In addition to volunteering with AKPsi, he holds multiple positions within his church and with the Atlanta Chapter of the Project Management Institute.

Residing in Atlanta for nearly thirty years, M.C. is an IT software delivery professional with CapTech Consulting as an Agile Coach. His practical experience has been augmented by certifications in Agile coaching and several of the frameworks within the Agile movement. Academic achievements include earning an MBA with a concentration in IS Management from Mercer University, in addition to a BS in Business from Virginia Tech.

Shane M. Wakerling

Central Pacific Regional Director

Shane M. Wakerling, California Polytechnic State ’06

Shane was initiated into the Pi Rho Chapter at California Polytechnic State University in 2006. He graduated with a BS in business administration with a concentration in marketing. After graduating, Shane served as chapter advisor and regional manager of special events in the Southwest Region. He was appointed to regional director in 2013 and is excited to serve the Central Pacific Region. Shane resides in the East Bay and is the vice president of General Roofing Company based out of Oakland. He also serves on the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of San Leandro. In his free time, Shane likes to travel and volunteer in his local community.

Michael Schmidt

Desert Southwest Regional Director

Michael Schmidt, Chapman ’01-Life

Michael was initiated into the Rho Chi chapter at Chapman University (Orange, CA) in 2001. During his time as a student member, he was a founding father, colony president, and chapter president. In 2003, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance and marketing, and another bachelor’s degree in economics. Michael later completed his master’s degree in human resource management in 2005, and completed an Executive MBA two years later. Currently, he runs his own business as a business strategy consultant with clients all over the U.S. He also has two children with his wife, Jennifer.

Sahil Maherali

Northern Rio Grande Regional Director

Sahil Maherali, University of Texas at San Antonio ’15

Sahil was initiated as a brother to the Xi Omicron chapter in Fall 2015. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and minored in Business Administration. Sahil is currently a Career Coach and Lecturer at University of Texas Austin. Sahil previously served as Section Director for the Central Texas chapters and was the Regional Manager of Events.

Outside of Alpha Kappa Psi, Sahil also volunteers on the national team for Jubilee Monument Corps and Ismaili Professionals Network and loves exploring the food scene in Austin!

Margaret Haden

Eastern Great Plains Regional Director

Margaret (Baer) Haden was initiated in 2009 into the Alpha Omega Chapter at Kansas State University. She first served as the chapter’s treasurer and was then twice elected as chapter president. As an alumna, Margaret served as the chapter advisor for Xi Psi at Illinois State University since July 2020 and co-chapter advisor for Alpha Omega at Kansas State University since August 2022. Margaret also served as the Rules and Credentials Committee Chair at the 2022 Chapter Congress, a Convention Education Facilitator at the 2022 Convention, a Grad School Panelist at the Chicago PBLI 2022, and has a few appearances as a chapter speaker.

Outside of AKPsi, Margaret is the Financial Advisor for Sigma Kappa Sorority at Kansas State University. She previously served as the advisor for the VP of Alumni Relations, VP of Philanthropic Services, Panhellenic Delegate, Social Chair, and Activities Chair.

Professionally, Margaret recently joined the staff of the Alzheimer’s Association as the Walk Manager for Manhattan, Lawrence, and Northeast Kansas. Before joining the Alzheimer’s Association, Margaret served as a Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Manhattan committee member for two years.

Personally, Margaret lived in Dallas and Kansas City after graduation. She moved back to Manhattan, Kansas, in 2019 with her husband, Brett, and their fur baby, Waldo. Margaret enjoys spending time in the mountains, hanging out with her friends on Poyntz, feeding the cows with Brett, and spending time with new and old hobbies. She is currently reading Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland & J.J. Sutherland and RedHanded: An Exploration of Criminals, Cannibals, Cults, and What Makes a Killer Tick by Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire.

Wendy A. Wendroff

Pacific Northwest Regional Director

Wendy A. Wendroff, Tri-State ’80-Life

Wendy was initiated in 1980 at the Theta Xi Chapter at Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. She served as chapter president, chapter secretary and alternate delegate at the 1981 Houston Convention. During her fraternal career, she served in many volunteer roles including Midwest regional director, Oregon Section Director, chapter advisor to Theta Chapter at Oregon State University & Epsilon Omega Chapter at Portland State University. Since 2000, she has served as the Convention chair. She was also employed by the fraternity as the director of member services. She has attended 18 Conventions, numerous PBLIs, other regional events, and served on the installation teams for the chapters in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Canada. Wendy has been named a JD Sparks Fellow, awarded the Silver Distinguished Service Award, second degree Silver Distinguished Award, Chairman’s Award, Chapter Advisor of the Year Award, and the Gold Degree Distinguished Service Award.

Jennifer Hughes

Valley Crossroads Regional Director

Jennifer Hughes, San Diego ’05-Life

Jennifer is an executive team leader for the Better Business Bureau serving Central Indiana (BBB), a nonprofit organization that connects empowered consumers with trustworthy businesses. Fueled by creativity and purpose, Jennifer combines her passions through her work as the Director of Communication for BBB. Through strategic communication efforts including media relations, public relations and community outreach, Jennifer raises awareness surrounding BBB’s mission and services.

Jennifer’s journey with Alpha Kappa Psi began in 2005 when she was initiated by the Iota Tau Chapter and held multiple leadership roles. Upon graduating from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, Jennifer joined AKPsi’s professional staff. During her ten-year tenure, she served as Expansion Coordinator, Director of Chapter Services & Expansion and the Director of Communication. Among her contributions, she launched a fraternity-wide recruitment campaign, developed the fraternity and foundation websites and led the establishment of nearly 50 new collegiate chapters, including the first chapter in Hong Kong. Jennifer is a Life Loyal Member and was honored with a silver Distinguished Service Award in 2017.

Originally from southern California, Jennifer currently resides in central Indiana. She enjoys cantoring, travelling, dancing in supermarkets with her fiancé (also a Life Loyal Member) and making memories with her family and friends.

Her quirks include her love for odd numbers, alliteration, themes, rebelling against the Oxford comma, the sound of a brown paper bag and reminding her fiancé (a diehard Raiders’ fan) that only after they are married will she accept them as her… team-in-law.

Brianna Anderson

Western Great Lakes Regional Director

Brianna was initiated in May 2009 to the Omega Beta Chapter at Western Washington University. She served the Pacific Northwest Region as a section director for eight years as well as a chapter advisor for four years. She has attended five AKPsi Conventions and numerous chapter, regional and fraternity-wide events. Brianna was honored as Section Director of the Year for the Pacific Northwest Region in 2017 and 2020, and received a First Degree Silver Distinguished Service Award in 2020. She is a Life Loyal member and is dedicated to giving back to the organization that changed her life.

Brianna’s professional expertise is in marketing, with a particular passion for brand development and integration. After spending most of her life on the west coast, she recently relocated to Michigan where she enjoys life with another AKPsi brother — who she met at Convention! In her free time, Brianna loves traveling, starting craft/home projects, taking naps, adding to her shoe collection, and playing fetch with her two cats.

Scott D. Todd

Western Great Plains Regional Director

Scott D. Todd, Central Washington ’02 – Life

Scott began his journey in Alpha Kappa Psi being initiated into the Kappa Xi Chapter at Central Washington University in fall 2002. As a collegiate member he held several positions including Secretary, Vice President Administration, Bylaws Chair, Alumni Affairs Chair, and Professional Development Chair. Scott graduated from Central Washington University in 2006 with his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with specializations in both Finance and Marketing.

Since graduation Scott has been an active volunteer starting as a Chapter Advisory Board member advising the Kappa Xi chapter on recruitment then becoming the Easter Cascadia Section Director for the Pacific Northwest Region in 2009. He is a Life Loyal member, was honored with the First-Degree Distinguished Service award for his service to the Pacific Northwest Region and the Outstanding Volunteer Leader – Section Director of the Year award.

Professionally he works for Energy Northwest in Richland, Washington helping to provide carbon-free, low cost, reliable, and safe power to the Northwest. Scott began his career in Project Control and eventually moved into Business & Long-Range Planning. Currently he works in Financial Planning & Analysis where he helps lead the way in automating and innovating reporting across the company.

In his free time Scott is an active volunteer for his church, an avid reader, and gamer. He embraces a passion for life long leaning by studying history, quantum mechanics, and most recently learning Scots Gaelic.

J’Ream Lewis

Atlantic Metro Regional Director

J’Ream Lewis is a dynamic, compassionate, and dedicated educator. He has been a Brother of Alpha Kappa Psi since being a Founder of the Chi Zeta Chapter at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Spring 2017. As an undergraduate brother, he had served the role pledge educator and alumni committee chair. As an alumni, he has been the chapter advisor for the Mu Psi Chapter at Hofstra University for three years and currently holds the position of President of the Garden State Alumni Chapter in New Jersey.

As an educator, he teaches Mathematics concentrating in Algebra and Geometry. In addition, J’Ream teaches a class on Professional Development for the students. This includes teaching students about how to do elevator pitches, resume building, dressing professionally, and interviews. Being an active member of the school and community as a whole, he is the moderator for a few organizations in the school including the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Mu Alpha Theta National Math Honor Society, and Model United Nations.

J’Ream is an advocate for student leadership. He believes that students have the propensity to do things for themselves with a bit of guidance from adults. He believes this to be especially true for Alpha Kappa Psi. His thought process is that if the founders were able to create such an extraordinary brotherhood with four people, there is nothing that AKPsi cannot do.

During his free time, he is an avid sports fan. He loves going to games not just for the game but for the ambiance and camaraderie. You will more than likely see him at a Yankees game or at a Devils game (even though he is a Bruins fan).The quote that has best described J’Ream is the phrase that he has held dear for a long time, “Whatever hurts my brother, hurts me. Whatever helps my brother, helps me.”

Taylor Patterson

Central Atlantic Regional Director

Taylor Patterson, Omega Kappa ’17- Life, graduated from Towson University (’18) with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management and Business Analysis. As a member of Omega Kappa, she served as the Chief of Staff (Fall ’17) and the Pledge Educator (Spring ’18). Shortly after graduation, Taylor began volunteering for AKΨ to later become a chapter advisor for Pi Sigma, the Beltway Section Director, and now the Central Atlantic Regional Director.

Professionally, Taylor works as an Operations Officer for the United States Department of Defense. Taylor resides in Maryland with her fur family, Sampson, Tassy, Sassy, and boyfriend, Kyle.

James Neely

Eastern Great Lakes Regional Director

James was initiated into the Delta Tau Chapter at Canisius College in Spring 2010. As a collegiate member, he served as master of rituals and a member of the pledge education team.

James began his journey as a volunteer in the Eastern Great Lakes Region, serving as a chapter advisor to his home chapter since 2017 and as the section director for Western New York since 2020. He is excited to bring his passion and experience in working with the entire region.

James graduated with B.A. degrees in Adolescence Education and Spanish, and a M.S.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Professionally, James is a Spanish teacher just outside of Buffalo.
In his free time, James enjoys exploring his native Western New York (Go Bills!), traveling, cooking, baking, reading, and spending time with his family, friends, and husband Kevin.

Shawn Pelc

Northern Atlantic Regional Director

Shawn was initiated into the Chi Lambda Chapter at Edinboro University in April 2015. He served as the chapter’s first warden.

After graduating, Shawn began his volunteering journey. For several years he served as Regional Manager of Risk Reduction for the Eastern Great Lakes Region. Shawn has also served as Regional Manager of Rituals for the Pacific Northwest Region, Western Section Director for Eastern Great Lakes, and Chapter Advisor for Theta Iota. He has also served as one of the speakers during Convention and PBLI.

Professionally, Shawn is currently an Overnight Team Lead for his local Walmart. Outside of work Shawn enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends, watching various sports, and coming up with unique recipes to try.

Kimberly Lewis

Atlantic Gulf Coast Regional Director

Kimberly Lewis, University of South Florida ’08

Kimberly was initiated as a brother to the Xi Omega chapter in Spring 2008. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida, and later with a Master’s of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently an educator and aspiring school administrative leader. Kimberly has held several volunteer positions within the fraternity with her most recent being Section Director in the Atlantic Gulf Coast region. She has also served as a Co-lead of the Fraternity Ritual Team and a Regional Manager of Rituals, as well as participating in various task forces. Kimberly is a Silver Distinguished Service Award recipient (first degree).

She enjoys fitness and health, cooking, event planning, singing, and working with children. She also works with the youth of her church.

Linwood Jones

Carolina Coastal Regional Director

Linwood Jones, Kappa Upsilon, South Carolina State University Fall ’07 – Life

Linwood was initiated into Alpha Kappa Psi through the Kappa Upsilon chapter at South Carolina State University in the Fall of 2007. He received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering Technology from SC State in 2008. As an alumni brother, Linwood has served in many volunteer capacities including Chapter Advisor, Section Director, and the DEI Taskforce. Linwood is a Civil Engineer with the United States Department of Agriculture as well as an entrepreneur. He enjoys spending his time with his wife and kids as well as traveling, music, sports, and serving his community.

Tim Veigle

Southern Bluegrass Regional Director

Tim Veigle, Central Florida ’04-Life

Tim was initiated by the Nu Chi Chapter at the University of Central Florida in 2004. In 2008, Tim graduated with his B.S.B.A. in Marketing. A recipient of the silver Distinguished Service Award, Tim has volunteered for the fraternity in various roles including regional manager of probationary chapters, chapter advisor and section director. In his professional career, Tim was a manager for AT&T where he excelled in training and coaching his employees. In 2014, Tim left AT&T to pursue realty where he has received the “Rising Star” award and the “Presidents” Award for his real estate accomplishments. Outside of his career and volunteer work, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife and son, Lori and Logan.

Clarence W. Seal

Southern Delta Regional Director

Clarence W. Seal, Tennessee Tech, ’85-Life

Clarence Seal was initiated into the Zeta Upsilon Chapter at Tennessee Tech University in 1985. As a student brother, he served as chapter secretary, alumni chairman, and Yellow Rose Ball chairman. Clarence graduated with his B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on personnel and labor relations. He spent 25 years in the Middle Tennessee banking industry working for two banks in various executive and management roles such as Wilson County President, Marketing Director, Retail Sales Manager, and Training Manager. After taking early retirement from banking he shifted focus and served five years as the STEM Teacher for grades K-6 at a private school in the Nashville area. Clarence began his journey as a fraternity volunteer in late 2016 as a chapter advisor and soon started serving as a section director. He is also a recipient of the Silver Distinguished Service Award (First Degree).

When not volunteering, Clarence enjoys spending time with his wife Connie and daughter Chandler as well as traveling, theme parks, and SEC football.

Amanda Belcher

Fraternity Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Amanda K. Belcher, Western Kentucky University ’08-Life

Amanda was initiated as a Brother to the Zeta Tau chapter in Fall 2008 and became president of her chapter the following year. She graduated from WKU with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, a minor in Spanish (studies abroad in Costa Rica), and later a Master’s degree in Organizational Communication (presenting her research in two national conferences). Amanda has more than 14 years of experience in leadership and more specifically, Human Resources Leadership in both the retail and healthcare industries. Amanda is currently the Director of Human Resources for Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. Her work has spanned across compensation practices, leadership development programs, organizational structure and design, retention workshops, internal communications strategies, talent acquisition and onboarding, organizational culture, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. She is a newly appointed volunteer for Alpha Kappa Psi, passionate about working with our teams to enhance the diversity, equity and inclusion of our organization. She currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee and is a avid traveler, enjoying time in nature as well as with strangers in differing cultures, with a commitment to visit at least one new country every year. Amanda also enjoys attending concerts, and while living in Nashville, has attended almost one concert every month for several years (with the exception of pandemic related constraints). Believe it or not, none of them have been country music events!

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