Management Team

Thomas N. Tran

Fraternity President

Thomas N. Tran, Penn State ’02-Life

Thomas Tran is Alpha Kappa Psi’s newly elected president. He was initiated as a brother to the Gamma Epsilon chapter in spring 2002. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and has over 12 years of experience in project management and working with chief-level executives on strategy planning, product development, and operational efficiencies. Thomas is currently the Vice President of Product Management for mycloudIT, a cloud deployment, and cost management platform. He has volunteered for Alpha Kappa Psi for over a decade serving in many roles, including chapter advisor, section director, regional manager, and regional director. He has also installed over ten chapters. He founded the Philadelphia and New York City alumni chapters and rebuilt the Dallas alumni chapter. He currently lives in Dallas, Texas, and in his free time, Thomas enjoys rock-climbing, exploring new cities, and trying out different food spots.

Heather Robinette

Executive Vice President

Heather Robinette, Kansas State University ’09-Life

Heather joined Alpha Kappa Psi through the Alpha Omega Chapter at Kansas State University in 2009. During her time as a student member, she served as the Vice President of Alumni and Fundraising Co-Chair. In 2012, she graduated with her undergrad in Business Administration, where she majored in marketing. She received her MBA in 2018. Heather has served in many volunteer capacities as an alumnus, including chapter advisor, section director, regional manager, Fraternity Ritual Team co-lead, and currently serves as the Executive Vice President. Professionally, she leads revenue operations for a construction tech company. In her free time, she enjoys CrossFit, photography, and her two boxers Sami and Tumbleweed.

Maya S. Richardson

Vice President for Area I

Maya S. Richardson, Arizona State ‘02

Maya was initiated into Alpha Kappa Psi in 2002 as a founding member of the Upsilon Omega Chapter at Arizona State University West where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management. During college, she served as the chapter’s Vice President of Administration and upon graduating, served as their Chapter Advisor.

Maya currently works as a Senior Relationship Administrator at Vanguard overseeing the day to day operations of a book of business managing company retirement plans. Working with internal and external partners to strategically provide best practices and solutions to achieve financial success in the competitive landscape in which we operate in. She also holds a QKA designation from the American Society of Pension Professionals and actuaries. Outside of work, Maya enjoys traveling, sand volleyball and her pups, Nikko and Brody.

James A. Fuller III

Vice President Area II

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.

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!

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 Adamany

Eastern Great Plains Regional Director

Jennifer Adamany, 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.

Jacob Drees

Valley Crossroads Regional Director

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.

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.

Kaylah Grant

Atlantic Metro Regional Director

Kaylah Grant, Alpha Omicron, Syracuse University ’17

Kaylah Grant is a dynamic, passionate, and focused public health professional and entrepreneur that has been a brother of the fraternity since 2017, and served as chapter advisor for Alpha Omicron for nearly 3 years. In 2020 she was awarded Regional Chapter Advisor of the Year, and nominated for fraternity-wide Chapter Advisor of the Year. Since becoming a volunteer, Kaylah has also had the opportunity to serve as Section Director for Upstate New York, co-facilitate the first-ever Women In AKPsi panel, and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. With old roots in the American South and newer ones abroad, she uses her global experience and educational expertise to help brothers succeed personally, professionally, and academically. Taking a hands-on approach to igniting changes in organizational culture and leadership in the fraternity and beyond, Kaylah hopes to inspire and motivate others. 

Josh Machtinger

Central Atlantic Regional Director

Josh Machtinger, Omega Zeta, ‘07

Josh was initiated in November 2007 into the Omega Zeta chapter at Binghamton University. He served as the chapter’s first Master of Rituals and introduced the position of Vice President of Risk Management. Upon graduation, Josh continued volunteering. For several years, he served as Chapter Advisor to Nu Upsilon at Marist College and to his home chapter, Omega Zeta at Binghamton University. Since October 2018, Josh has been the Section Director for Upstate NY in the Northern Atlantic Region. Throughout his years of service, Josh has facilitated sessions at PBLI and the College of Leadership. Recognized for his commitment and service, Josh was awarded the First Degree Silver Distinguished Service Award at Convention in 2019.

Professionally Josh currently holds the position of Director of Corporate Risk Management for Ascena Retail Group, Inc., the parent company for Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lane Bryant. Josh is also a freemason and currently is serving as Treasurer at his lodge. He is married to Kristiana, and they have two children, a daughter, Emma, and a son, Alex. Josh admits to being a diehard Steelers fan.

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.

David B. Greenberg

Northern Atlantic Regional Director

David B. Greenberg, Connecticut ’11

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!

Divya Achtani

Fraternity Manager of Programs

Divya Achtani, Georgia Tech ’13

Divya was initiated as a brother into the Epsilon Sigma chapter at Georgia Tech in the fall of 2013. She graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering. While at Georgia Tech, she served as the Vice President of Membership and Executive Vice President. Post-graduation, she volunteered as the Atlanta Alumni Chapter VP of Marketing. Her current role as a Fraternity Manager focuses on leading the Brotherhood Unbounded Ambassador Program and assisting with PBLI 2022! Outside of AKPsi, Divya is a project manager in New York City, and she enjoys trying new restaurants and planning fun events.

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