Management Team

Thomas N. Tran

Fraternity President

Thomas N. Tran, Pennsylvania ’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.

Jacqueline M. Ginarte

Executive Vice President

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 including her previous role as 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.

Stephanie A. Van Dellen

Vice President for Learning and Leadership Development & Area I

Stephanie A. Van Dellen, Oregon ’08-Life

Stephanie Van Dellen joined Alpha Kappa Psi in 2008 at the Kappa Chapter at 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 Chapter Advisory Board. Stephanie has previously volunteered as the Desert Southwest Regional Director and Section Director for San Diego and San Francisco Bay Area. Currently, Stephanie is working on her doctorate degree in organizational leadership studies and teaches undergraduate leadership courses at the University of San Diego. Prior to her career in academics, Stephanie worked in human resources and recruiting. Stephanie is an avid traveler has visited twenty-five countries. She also enjoys photography and spending time with her dog, Phoebe.

Jonathon T. Pritt

Vice President for Volunteer Development & Area II

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, section director in the former Eastern Region, and then Chief of Staff of the Eastern Great Lakes Region. In 2015, he received his Master’s in Health Care Administration from Marshall University. After graduating, he then was appointed as the Regional Director of the Valley Crossroads Region. Jonathon is currently the Financial Analyst of Surgical Services at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Overseeing 9 high revenue generating departments, as well as handling all expense decisions. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, camping, and brewing tasty beverages.

Jane A. Azzinaro

Vice President for Chapter Development & Area III

Jane A. Azzinaro, Maryland ’10-Life

Jane was initiated by the Omega Theta Chapter at the University of Maryland, College Park in 2010, graduating 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 and, most recently, Central Atlantic Regional Director. A Bronze Distinguished Service Award recipient, Jane was also named Regional Manager of the Year 2013-14. She went on to run the digital presence for 8 companies in the Mid-Atlantic and then starting J. Azzinaro Consulting, LLC- a digital marketing consulting company for SMBs. Jane is finishing her full-time MBA program at the George Washington University, pursuing commercial strategy consulting post-graduation. She resides in Silver Spring, Maryland but can often be found traveling to various cities and counties, sometimes with her dog Macchiato in tow.

Gregory Q. Patterson

Vice President for Member Development & Area IV

Gregory Q. Patterson,Northwood ’02-Life

Greg was initiated into the Kappa Lambda Chapter at Northwood University in the fall of 2002. Since then he has served in a variety of fraternity volunteer roles from chapter advisor, section director, regional director, and the former Area II Vice President. Greg also leads the pledge education task force which developed the L.E.A.D. program. He is a recipient of the first-degree Silver Distinguished Service Award. In his professional life he is a Senior Consultant for Kearney and Co. in Washington, DC. In his free time, Greg enjoys spin, TRX, Washington Nationals games, and traveling.

As Vice President for Member Development and Area IV, Greg will be responsible for continuing to lead the execution of the pilot of the new PEP program (L.E.A.D.) and the evolution of the officer success pathway/officer training and Presidents’ Academy. As the lead for the PEP task force for nearly two years, Greg is ideally-suited to continue this effort with its next phase of implementation across the entire Fraternity. He will also be responsible for leading Area IV, which includes the Atlantic Gulf Coast Region, the Carolina Coastal Region, the Southern Bluegrass Region, and the Southern Delta Region.

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.

Bailey Stilley

Northern Rio Grande Regional Director

Bailey Stilley, Texas State ’12

Bailey joined Alpha Kappa Psi at the Theta Sigma Chapter at Texas State University in 2012. While at Texas State, she served her chapter as secretary, pledge trainer, vice president of membership, and president. In December 2015, she graduated with a BBA in Marketing with a Professional Sales Concentration. A bronze DSA recipient, she began volunteering her time as a regional manager for the Northern Rio Grande in 2016. She resides in the Central Texas area where she volunteers as a team leader for the annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk. Murray currently works for ADP in their Human Capital Management Outsourcing division in San Antonio.

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.

Erik Thomas

Eastern Great Plains Regional Director

Erik Thomas

Jacob Drees

Valley Crossroads Regional Director

Jacob Drees

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.

Briana Alvoid-Preston

Western Great Lakes Regional Director

Briana Alvoid-Preston

Briana Alvoid-Preston was initiated into the Theta Mu Chapter at Stetson University in 2013. As a student brother, she served as secretary, executive vice president, and president of her chapter. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, she began her time as an alumni brother by volunteering as a section director in the Southern Bluegrass Region. Briana currently works for CQInsights, a healthcare data analytics company, and spends her free time with her dog and traveling the world.

Victoria Byerley

Western Great Plains Regional Director

Victoria Byerley, Missouri Western ’12-Life

Byerley was initiated into the Rho Upsilon chapter at Missouri Western State University in 2012. During her time as a student member, she served her chapter as master of rituals and president and is a proud member of the Academy Class of 2013. In 2015, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. As an alumna, she has served in a variety of volunteer roles, including section director, regional manager, task force member, and Fraternity Ritual Team member.

Byerley currently resides in Orlando, Florida, where she works for The Walt Disney Company in revenue management. In her free time, she enjoys baking and spending time at Epcot.

Diana D. Correia

Atlantic Metro Regional Director

Diana D. Correia, Syracuse ’14-Life

Diana was initiated as a brother into the Alpha Omicron chapter at Syracuse University in the fall of 2014. She graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and information management & technology. A First Degree Bronze Distinguished Service Award recipient, Diana immediately started volunteering after graduation as a chapter advisor for two chapters and as a member of the Volunteer Advisory Council. She is also working with other alumni to recharter the NJ Garden State Alumni Chapter.

Diana is a digital marketing analyst in New York City and plans to obtain her master’s degree in marketing. She currently resides in North Arlington, New Jersey, and enjoys spending time with her family and other AKPsi brothers.

Rob Francis

Central Atlantic Regional Director

Robert G. Francis, Virginia Tech ’09-Life

Rob was initiated into the Beta Xi Chapter at Virginia Tech in 2009. He graduated in 2011 with a B.S. in Finance and B.S. in Economics. During his time as a student brother, he served on the executive board as the chapter Treasurer. After graduation, Rob began volunteering right away with the Mideast region (now Central Atlantic) and has served in multiple volunteer roles including regional manager of membership, chapter advisor, and section director. Most recently Rob served the Central Atlantic region as regional manager of finance in addition to working with the Management Team on task forces to revise the collegiate minimum standards and to standardize the regional budgeting process. Rob is a member of the Fraternity Ritual Team and a founding member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Chapter.

Professionally, Rob is a Vice President at BB&T Bank where he serves as a Business Intelligence Analyst focusing on data advocacy for commercial lending. Rob resides in his hometown Ellicott City, MD but can often be found out and about for trivia or traveling with his Beta Xi brothers.

David B. Greenberg

Northern Atlantic Regional Director

David B. Greenberg, Connecticut ’11

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.

Jasmine Chery

Atlantic Gulf Coast Regional Director

Jasmine Chery, University of Central Florida

Jasmine Chery was initiated in fall of 2009 at the Nu Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi. She has been committed to the growth of the fraternity and chapters in the Atlantic Gulf Coast region. From assisting in the installation of chapters, serving as an advisor, and even volunteering at fraternal events, she has always shown a desire to serve. Professionally, she leads a classroom of eager elementary students in their endeavors to learn to read. In her free time she mentors and tutors disadvantaged youth

James A. Fuller III

Carolina Coastal Regional Director

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. He received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson in 2011, and his M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University in 2015. While in Omega Upsilon, he served as the VP of Membership and Chapter President. As an alumni brother, Jamie has served in many volunteer capacities including Chapter Advisor, Regional Manager, Section Director, and the PEP Taskforce. He is also a recipient of the Silver Distinguished Service award (First Degree). Jamie is a licensed Professional Engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation and works as a Traffic Design Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and enjoys traveling, playing tennis, working out, music, NCAA sports, serving his community, and is an avid roller coaster enthusiast.

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.

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Fraternity Manager for Strategic Communications & Engagement

Alexander Hambleton

Fraternity Manager for Strategic Operational Planning

Alexander Hambleton, Lock Haven ’02-Life

Alex was initiated into the Xi Pi Chapter at Lock Haven University (Lock Haven, PA) in 2002. He served the chapter in many positions including two terms as President and one term as a Vice-President. After graduation in 2007, he immediately started his volunteer career in the former Eastern Region, now the Atlantic Metro Region. For the past decade, he’s volunteered as a Chapter Advisor and Section Director. He is a charter member of the Greater Philadelphia Alumni Chapter and served two terms as Vice President and two terms as President. Alex was awarded a Silver DSA at the 2017 Convention in Las Vegas. Alex has a BA in Business Administration and Accounting, with minors in Political Science and Philosophy. He earned his MA in Philosophy from West Chester University in 2012. Alex resides in the Philly suburbs and works for Workday, a recognized leader in cloud-based ERP software and one of the top 10 workplaces on Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work list.

Lea Goodwin

Southern Delta Regional Director

Alpha Kappa Psi is pleased to announce the appointment of Lea Goodwin, Louisiana State ’99, as the Southern Delta Regional Director. The appointment takes effect immediately. Lea was initiated in 1999 at Louisiana State University’s Beta Chi chapter as a re-chartering founder and is also a founder of the Crescent City Alumni Chapter in New Orleans.

Before her appointment as Regional Director, Lea, a Silver DSA recipient, served as a Fraternity Manager, on the Southern Delta RMT as Section Director for Louisiana since 2014, and as the Chapter Advisor for LSU intermittently for a total of eight years.

Professionally, Lea is a Project Management Professional (PMP) in the healthcare industry, focusing on healthcare analytics/business intelligence and business development. Lea has over 25 years of experience in information technology and over 15 years of project/program management experience in overseeing diverse and complicated tasks with a track record of success in implementation of complicated deliverables.

The regional director is a volunteer position that is charged with the specific responsibility of ensuring a quality student experience through effective chapter operations. Working in conjunction with appointed section directors, the regional director is the first line supervisor of chapters, chapter officers and chapter advisors in a specific geographical area.

Alyssa Goldstein

Fraternity Manager for Operations and Resource Management

Alyssa was initiated into the Gamma Epsilon Chapter at Penn State University in 2006. She graduated in 2010 with a bachelor of science in marketing and minors in Chinese, international business, and Jewish studies. After graduation, Alyssa worked for Alpha Kappa Psi as an Expansion Coordinator and traveled throughout the United States and Canada to open new chapters of the fraternity. Following her employment as an AKPsi staff member, Alyssa served in a variety of volunteer capacities, most recently as the inaugural Eastern Great Lakes Regional Director. A recipient of both the bronze and silver Distinguished Service Awards, Alyssa recently earned her MBA from New York University with concentrations in strategy and marketing. Professionally, Alyssa is employed by Ross Stores, an off-price apparel and home fashion chain, in their New York Buying Office.

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Established in 1995, the Management Team is a group of volunteers responsible for managing the operations of the fraternity and oversees other volunteer positions.

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Thomas N. Tran, Pennsylvania ’02-Life

Jacqueline M. Ginarte, Florida International ’04

Stephanie A. Van Dellen, Oregon ’08-Life

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

Jane A. Azzinaro, Maryland ’10-Life

Gregory Q. Patterson,Northwood ’02-Life

Shane M. Wakerling, California Polytechnic State ’06

Michael Schmidt, Chapman ’01-Life

Bailey Stilley, Texas State ’12

Wendy A. Wendroff, Tri-State ’80-Life

Erik Thomas

Victoria Byerley, Missouri Western ’12-Life

Diana D. Correia, Syracuse ’14-Life

Robert G. Francis, Virginia Tech ’09-Life

David B. Greenberg, Connecticut ’11

Courtney P. Ball, Buffalo ’12-Life

Jasmine Chery, University of Central Florida

James A. Fuller III, Clemson ’08 – Life

F. Timothy Veigle, Central Florida ’04-Life

Alexander Hambleton, Lock Haven ’02-Life

Established in 1995, the Management Team is a group of volunteers responsible
for managing the operations of the fraternity and oversees other volunteer positions.