Heritage Center Staff

Steve Hartman

Chief Executive Officer

Steve Hartman, Miami University

Brian Parker

Chief Operating Officer

Brian Parker, Indiana ’93-Life

Brian, a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, was initiated into the Beta Gamma chapter in 1993. After a short time in the commercial banking industry, he joined the professional staff of AKPsi in June 1997. Brian started as an expansion coordinator before being promoted to the director of member services position in spring 1998. In February 2001, he accepted the position of senior director of finance & expansion. Brian currently serves on the alumni corp. board of directors for the Beta Gamma Chapter. Brian is originally from Fort Wayne, Ind., and enjoys watching IU basketball and spending time outdoors. He is an avid NASCAR fan and also enjoys spending time with his two cats and camping. Brian received the Silver Distinguished Service Award at the 2007 convention.

Kelly Alford

Executive Assistant

Jason Pierce

Director of Education

Jason has oversight of the fraternity’s learning and leadership development initiatives, programming, and resources. In this capacity, he oversees the development of both digital content and in-person curriculum. Jason’s primary responsibility is to connect the fraternity’s education and events with the key practices, behaviors, and skills described in AKPsi’s competency model. Jason is also responsible for creating the individual learning journey and attendee experience for fraternity events. He also oversees meeting/event logistics, volunteer management, and assessment and evaluation.

Professionally, Jason served as the Director of Programs for the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) where he was responsible for the AFA Annual Meeting, the Virtual Seminar Series, and the First 90 Days Program. Prior to working at AFA, Jason was employed at The University of Iowa serving as an Assistant Director in the Office of Student Life where his primary responsibility was to serve as the fraternity/sorority advisor. In his role at Iowa, he also partnered with several other UI offices such as Athletic Student Services, Residence Life, Orientation, and Admissions.

Jason is a Certified Association Executive as well as certified in the Student Leadership Challenge. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ashland University, where he joined Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. Jason continued his education and earned his master’s degree in education, specializing in higher education administration from the University of Akron.

Melinda Rosenthall

Director of Student Services

Melinda Rosenthall

Jessica Seitz

Foundation Managing Director

Jessica Seitz, Union College

Dallas Thacker

Associate Director of Communication

Dallas Thacker, University of Indianapolis

Dallas graduated from the University of Indianapolis in December of 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since graduating he has various roles in consulting and mortgage loan origination before calling AKPsi home in October of 2019. Dallas is originally from Michigan City, Indiana, he loves movies and even starred in a feature film when he was in high school as well as wrote and produced sketch comedy skits at UIndy. While he enjoys films his passion is sports and his favorite team to watch is the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas resides in Fishers, Indiana with his wife and their son.

Mackenzie Lauka

Associate Director of Education

Mackenzie Lauka, University of Toledo

Cady Tabeling

Associate Director of Program Assessment

Cady Tabeling,University of Southern Indiana

Liz Buttner

Associate Director of Risk Reduction

Liz Vickers, Stetson University

“Liz serves Alpha Kappa Psi’s Judiciary Committee and collaborates with various departments at the Heritage Center to develop a comprehensive risk reduction plan for the fraternity that includes education, communication, and support services. In addition to her risk reduction role, Liz serves as the project manager for the Board-directed strategic initiatives.

Professionally, Liz served in several other roles at the Heritage Center prior to becoming the Associate Director of Risk Reduction, including Expansion Coordinator, Chapter Educational Resource Coordinator, and Chapter Services Coordinator. Throughout these roles, she was responsible for building relationships with students, volunteers, and universities, and supporting chapter’s growth and development through consulting and resources.

Liz is a member of the Project Management Institute and is pursuing her CAPM certification. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stetson University, where she joined both Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity and Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity. It was during her collegiate years that Liz developed her passion for risk reduction education.”

Alec Morand

Associate Director of Student Services

Alec Morand, Loyola Marymount

Alec Morand graduated from Loyola Marymount University in May 2016 with a degree in Urban Studies and minors in Environmental Studies and Political Science. She was initiated into the Psi Epsilon Chapter in Fall 2013 and served as Vice President of Professionalism for 2 years. Alec joined the Heritage Center Staff in June 2016 as the Chapter Educational Resource Coordinator for Area I. She is excited to continue her professional journey with AKPsi as Associate Director of Student Services.

Evan Davis

Annual Fund Coordinator

Amber Hambach

Area I Resource Coordinator

Kimberly Millies

Area II Resource Coordinator

Kimberly Millies, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee

Kimberly initiated into the Delta Phi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee in May 2015. She graduated with a degree in Human Resources Management in May 2017. During her undergraduate career, Kimberly served in various positions for the Delta Phi chapter including Historian, Judiciary Committee Chair, and VP of Membership. She was also a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority where she served as the Personal and Chapter Enrichment Chairwoman. Kimberly was also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Outside of her Greek life experience, Kimberly worked in customer service and talent acquisition. She is an avid traveler having visited ten states in 2017.

Coral Petersen

Area III Resource Coordinator

Ruth Massillon

Area IV Resource Coordinator

Ruth Massillon, University of South Florida

Ruth Massillon graduated from the University of South Florida, a public research university in Tampa, Florida, in May 2017. During her undergraduate career, Ruth served in various leadership positions both on and off-campus. She is a proud alumna of the Xi Omega Chapter. Outside of her Greek Life experience, she served on several Executive Boards. She has recently completed her master’s degree, specializing in public administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys solo traveling, volunteering in the community, singing, photography, cooking, and writing.

Desiree Williams

Digital Education Coordinator

Desiree Williams

Desiree Williams graduated from Ball State University in December 2016 with a dual degree in Journalism and Telecommunications. While at Ball State, Desiree joined a sorority, Phi Mu, and participated in various student media groups within her major. She joined the Heritage Center staff in May 2018 to fill the newly-created position of Digital Education Coordinator.

Outside of AKPsi, Desiree is a freelance writer and gymnastics coach. She loves to read, travel, and spend as much time as possible outdoors.

Stephanie Bentley

Member Service Representative

Stephanie Bentley

Ellen Decker

Member Service Representative

Deana Gausepohl

Member Service Representative

Deana Gausepohl

Deana Gausepohl attended Siena College and graduated with a degree in marketing and management. She has over 15 years of office management experience in a variety of industries. She has extensive knowledge in human resources, customer service, financial management, accounting, and marketing. Deana enjoys traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family. Deana resides in Fishers, IN with her husband of 20 years and her three children. Deana serves as an Accounting Administrator for AKPsi.

Dakota Hall

Member Service Representative

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Steve Hartman, Miami University

Brian Parker, Indiana ’93-Life

Melinda Rosenthall

Jessica Seitz, Union College

Dallas Thacker, University of Indianapolis

Mackenzie Lauka, University of Toledo

Cady Tabeling,University of Southern Indiana

Liz Vickers, Stetson University

Alec Morand, Loyola Marymount

Kimberly Millies, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee

Ruth Massillon, University of South Florida

Desiree Williams

Stephanie Bentley

Deana Gausepohl

Dakota Hall, Butler University

In 1923, Alpha Kappa Psi became the first professional fraternity to have a headquarters
facility, and since then, has moved from location to location as the fraternity grew.