Management Team

Alexander T. Sultan

Fraternity President

Alexander T. Sultan, San Diego State ’93-Life

Alexander joined Alpha Kappa Psi at San Diego State University in the Fall of 1993. He held various positions within his chapter and is a former Regional Director of the Southwest Region and past Executive Vice President. Currently, Alexander serves as the Fraternity President. His present employment is with KPMG LLP, an international accounting and consulting firm and is based out of the Washington, D.C. office. Prior to KPMG, Alexander worked for Booz Allen Hamilton, an international management and technology consulting firm until April 2008. He also was a former part-time faculty member at San Diego State University where he taught in their undergraduate and graduate Information Decision Systems department. He graduated from London Business School with his MBA in 2007 with an emphasis in strategy and emerging markets.

Michael G. Dickerson

Executive Vice President

Michael G. Dickerson, Virginia Tech ’04-Life

Mike Dickerson is currently the fraternity’s executive vice president and helps lead the Fraternity Ritual Team. He was initiated into the Beta Xi Chapter at Virginia Tech in 2004, where he graduated with degrees in business management and political science. After graduation, Mike was appointed the founding chapter advisor to the colony at the University of Maryland; he later was the founding CA at both the George Washington University and the University of Delaware, while serving concurrently as a section director. Mike was elected Mideast regional director in 2009, re-elected in 2011, and appointed by the BOD as the final Mideast RD later that year. After five years of service managing the largest region in the history of AKPsi, he was appointed as the inaugural Area III vice president in 2014 and elected as the fraternity’s fifth executive vice president in 2015. A recipient of both the bronze and silver Distinguished Service Awards, Mike is a senior manager with the United States Federal Government in the national security sector. Prior to joining the government, Mike was employed by Booz Allen Hamilton, a management consulting firm located in Northern Virginia, for 12 years. In his spare time, Mike volunteers with AKPsi, provides leadership seminars to DC-area young professionals, and cheers on the Hokies.

Micheal E. Dickson

Area I Vice President

Micheal E. Dickson, Central Washington ’02

Mike was initiated into the Kappa Xi Chapter at Central Washington University in 2002. He held the positions of inter-chapter relationship committee head and president. During his time at CWU he was honored with the Bronze Distinguished Service Award. In 2005 Mike graduated with a BS in business administration with a concentration of operations and supply chain management. Mike completed his master in management in 2012 from the Stevens Institute of Technology. In 2006 he became chapter advisor for Kappa Xi; he held the position until 2010. Mike currently works at The Boeing Company as an operations manager; he joined Boeing in 2007. During his time at Boeing he had the privilege to live in Italy and work with a supplier for six months. In Mike’s off time from work and volunteering he enjoys playing golf, traveling and spending time with his wife Kerri, and hanging out with their English Bulldog Susy.

Andre R. Kropacek

Area II Vice President

Andre R. Kropacek, Wayne State ’75-Life

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.

Lisa A. Calandriello

Area III Vice President

Lisa A. Calandriello,American ‘97-Life

Lisa was initiated by the Lambda Nu Chapter at American University in 1997, where she graduated with a B.S. in Accountancy. As an undergraduate, she served her chapter as treasurer for two terms. Post-graduation as an alumna volunteer, Lisa served Alpha Kappa Psi as chapter advisor, Foundation Director, and as chair of the Fraternity and Foundation Audit Committee. A Silver Distinguished Service Award recipient, Lisa was also named an Outstanding Volunteer Leader as the 2013-14 Chapter Advisor of the Year. Lisa is a certified public accountant working in auditing standard setting and a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level. When she’s not volunteering or teaching yoga, Lisa can be found at Washington Nationals baseball games, exploring creative activities, or spending time with friends and family.

Christopher J. Bucknam

Area IV Vice President

Christopher J. Bucknam, Viginia Tech ’95-Life

Chris was initiated into the Beta Xi Chapter at Virginia Tech in 1995 and served as house chairman, pledge master and president. He graduated in 1997 with a bachelor of science degree in finance. After graduation, Chris was appointed colony/chapter advisor of the Pi Sigma Chapter at George Mason University. While serving as chapter advisor, he was appointed Mideast Sectional Director for Virginia and D.C. in 2001. In 2005, Chris was elected Mideast regional director and served for two consecutive terms. He was awarded the Bronze Distinguished Service Award in 1997 and the Silver Distinguished Service Award in 2005. Chris is currently a realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Arlington, Va. Prior to following his passion into real estate, he spent more than 15 years in the corporate finance industry. Additionally, Chris earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2009 with an emphasis in international business.

Jacqueline M. Ginarte

Atlantic Gulf Coast Regional Director

Jacqueline M. Ginarte, Florida International ’04

Jacqueline was initiated as a Brother to the Xi Sigma chapter Spring 2004. She graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors in Business Management and her Masters of Science in Human Resource Management. She currently works for Victoria’s Secret and has been with the company for 3 years. Jackie’s involvement with Alpha Kappa Psi didn’t end as a student member. She has held several positions as a volunteer and is the current Regional Director for the Atlantic Gulf Coast Region. Jackie’s favorite part about Alpha Kappa Psi is how she gets to see the future of business through the development of principled business leaders. She currently lives in Miami, Florida. Jackie enjoys travel, dance and most of all, Disney.

Currently Seeking

Atlantic Metro Regional Director

Parties interested in the position must be nominated by a student or alumni chapter, the fraternity president or the CEO. A nomination from a student or alumni chapter must be accompanied by the signatures of eight (8) members in good standing, excluding a member of the Fraternity Board of Directors. Eligible candidates must be an alumni member in good standing.

Interested individuals should submit their intention for candidacy, the necessary signatures, and submit a fraternal and professional résumé on or before Saturday, May 6 via one of the following options:

Mail: 7801 E. 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Email: jessica@akpsi.org
Fax: 317-872-1567; attn: Jessica Seitz

Upon nomination, qualified candidates will participate in an interview process with the respective area vice president. Upon recommendation of the area vice president, the fraternity president and/or CEO will nominate a candidate to the Fraternity Board for appointment.

Theresa M. DeCosta

Carolina Coastal Regional Director

Theresa M. DeCosta, East Carolina ’10-Life

Theresa was initiated by the Eta Omicron Chapter at East Carolina University in 2010. During her time there, she held the role of executive vice president where she was in charge of the ACR. After graduating in fall 2011, Theresa went on to volunteer for the fraternity in various roles including chapter advisor, section director, and as a Fraternity Ritual Team member. She has also presented at many fraternity events such as PBLI, Convention, officer trainings, and live webinars. Professionally, Theresa works for Sentara Healthcare in Norfolk, VA as a Financial Reporting Supervisor. In her spare time she likes to workout, travel, and go country dancing with her girlfriends.

Jane A. Azzinaro

Central Atlantic Regional Director

Jane A. Azzinaro, Maryland ’10-Life

Jane was initiated by the Omega Theta Chapter at the University of Maryland, College Park in 2010. She graduated in 2012 with a B.S. in Marketing and a Minor in Leadership Studies. During her time as a student brother, she served as the director of pledge education and as a member of two Installation teams for the region. After graduation, she served in multiple volunteer roles including chapter advisor and regional manager of the ACR. A Bronze Distinguished Service Award recipient, Jane was also named Regional Manager of the Year 2013-14. Professionally, Jane manages the entire digital presence for eight companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Jane resides in Baltimore, Maryland but can often be found traveling to various cities and counties, sometimes with her puppy Macchiato in tow.

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.

Stephanie A. Van Dellen

Desert Southwest Regional Director

Stephanie A. Van Dellen, Oregon ’08-Life

Stephanie Van Dellen 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.

Courtney P. Ball

Eastern Great Lakes Regional Director

Courtney P. Ball, Buffalo ’12-Life

Courtney was initiated into the Beta Iota Chapter at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2012. During her time as a student member, she served as the brotherhood chair, ambassador, and vice president of administration. She also served as her chapter’s delegate to UB’s Professional Inter-Fraternal Council. Courtney has been very active in her role as a volunteer taking on positions of chapter advisor, colony advisor, section director, regional manager of the ACR, and more. In 2014, she graduated with her B.A. in Physical Anthropology. In her free time, she can be found around her hometown of Buffalo hosting various events and taking in all the city has to offer.

Darin F. Schuld

Eastern Great Plains Regional Director

Darin F. Schuld, Saint Louis ’94-Life

Darin was initiated into the Delta Sigma Chapter at Saint Louis University in 1994, and later graduated with a bachelor of science in business administration, with a concentration in management information systems. He later served as the chapter advisor of the Delta Sigma Chapter for more than five years. He is a member of the St. Louis Metro Alumni Chapter, where he has served in various capacities, including director of information services, vice president, and president. While president, he served as a member of the fraternity’s Alumni Chapter Advisory Panel. In 2010, Darin was honored to receive the Silver Distinguished Service Award. He became a fraternity regional director in 2011, formerly for the Central Region and now for the Eastern Great Plains Region. Professionally, Darin is a senior analyst and project manager in the information technology division of the Bi-State Development Agency. In his free time, Darin is active with other volunteer activities and enjoys family and friends, professional sports and pleasure travel.

Jason D. Weinstein

Northern Atlantic Regional Director

Jason D. Weinstein, McGill ’03-Life

Jason was a founding father of the Phi Chi Chapter at McGill University in 2003. He graduated from McGill in 2005 with majors in labor relations, global strategy and entrepreneurship, and received the Bronze Distinguished Service Award in 2006. Jason took some time away from the fraternity to start and grow his business, Budget Dry Waterproofing, returning in 2009 as colony advisor at the University of Connecticut. After working with the colony through its transition to the Psi Rho Chapter, Jason went on to be the section director for New England. Outside of Alpha Kappa Psi, Jason is very involved in his local Lions Club where he coordinates, and suffers through, middle school dances among other things.

Courtney C. Harrison

Northern Rio Grande Regional Director

Courtney C. Harrison, Lamar ’05-Life

Courtney joined Alpha Kappa Psi at the Kappa Tau Chapter at Lamar University in 2005. As a student member, she served as pledge trainer, VP membership and VP administration. In 2007, she graduated with a dual BBA in accounting and finance. Courtney also has a obtained an MBA in accounting from Lamar University in 2014. A silver DSA recipient, she began volunteering her time as regional director in 2007. She resides in Beaumont, Texas where she volunteers with her local church as a third and fourth grade Sunday school teacher. Courtney currently works at Cook Parker, P.L.L.C. and is in the process of obtaining her CPA license.

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 – a position she will continue to hold. She was also employed by the fraternity as the director of member services. She has attended 16 Conventions, numerous PBLIs and other regional events and served on the installation teams for the chapters in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Canada. Wendy has been awarded the Silver Distinguished Service Award, 2nd degree Silver Distinguished Award, Chairman’s Award, Chapter Advisor of the Year and the Gold Degree Distinguished Service Award.

F. Timothy Veigle

Southern Bluegrass Regional Director

F. Timothy 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.

P. David Soliman

Southern Delta Regional Director

P. David Soliman, Tulane ’01-Life

David joined Alpha Kappa Psi as the colonizing president of the Sigma Psi Chapter at Loyola New Orleans in 2001. He transferred to Tulane and was the re-chartering president of the Pi Chi Chapter in 2004. He received the Silver Distinguished Service Award in 2006, and has served as a chapter advisor, section director, and senior advisor for new chapter development for the fraternity. Recently, David was the chartering president of the Crescent City Alumni Chapter in 2013. Professionally, he is managing partner of Faubourg Private Wealth Advisors, a boutique wealth advisory firm. With more than a decade’s experience in the industry, he specializes in advising high net-worth individuals, businesses and foundations with wealth management and asset preservation. He is also working toward his Certified Financial Planner designation. Personally, he lives in uptown New Orleans, with his wonderful wife Michelle and their Cocker Spaniel, Pierre, where they enjoy the amazing food, music and culture that the city has to offer.

Jonathon T. Pritt

Valley Crossroads Regional Director

Jonathon T. Pritt, CFV, Marshall ’11 – Life

Jonathon was initiated by the Zeta Rho Chapter at Marshall University in 2011, where he graduated with his B.S., in Business Management. As an undergraduate, he served his chapter as vice president of administration and chapter president. In 2013, he was named President of the Year by Marshall University for his role with Alpha Kappa Psi. Post-graduation as an alumnus volunteer, Jonathon was appointed as a chapter advisor and later as a section director in the former Eastern Region. In 2015, he received his Master’s in Health Care Administration from Marshall University. Jonathon is currently the Supervisor in Perioperative Services (Surgery) at Cabell Huntington Hospital. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, traveling, hiking, camping, and playing jazz saxophone.

Tonjie R. Reese

Western Great Lakes Regional Director

Tonjie R. Reese, Grand Valley State ’10

Tonjie Reese was initiated into the Psi Xi Chapter at Grand Valley State University in 2010. During her time as a student brother, Tonjie served as a pledge educator and on various committees. After graduation, Tonjie was appointed as the colony advisor for the Eta Nu Chapter at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and she served as the colony/chapter advisor for the Psi Alpha Chapter at Ferris State University. Later, she was appointed as the regional manager of membership for the Eastcentral Region. During PBLI in 2013, Tonjie was appointed as the Michigan section director. Professionally, Tonjie is the director of prevention education at Turning Point, a domestic violence and sexual agency. Additionally, Tonjie is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and enjoys mentoring, painting and reading in her spare time.

Chelsea Hardy

Western Great Plains Regional Director

Chelsea Hardy, Denver ’10-Life

Chelsea was initiated into the Beta Chapter at the University of Denver in 2010. She later graduated with a bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in management, a bachelor of arts in history with a concentration in World War II Studies and a minor in biology. After graduation, she served on the Westcentral Regional Management Team as a membership manager. She was appointed regional director in 2012. She is currently in school pursuing her MBA in Management and her MLS. in philanthropic leadership as well as masters certificates in French and Spanish. She works for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and in her free time enjoys competing in marathons and triathlons around North America.

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