2026-27 Current Board of Directors
2026-2027 Officers
President
Brian R. Durst, Wisconsin ’87
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson Jr. Award Recipient. Re-founding Father, Wisconsin Chapter, Wisconsin House Corporation Director; Foundation Vice President and member Board of Directors 2014-Present. Agency Business Consultant, American Family Insurance; resides in Woodstock (Atlanta), GA.
vice president
Michael C. Tu, California ’91
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Special legal advisor to the boards of directors of several public and private companies on strategic, legal and corporate governance matters, and a board director of several entities. Retired from full-time litigation practice after nearly thirty years as a partner in two international law firms; resides in La Canada Flintridge, CA.
Treasurer
William A. Utic, Cornell ’74
Retired corporate real estate manager for Pacific Gas and Electric Company. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds additional designations from the American Institute of Certified Planners, the Building Owners and Managers Institute, and the Commercial Investment Management Institute. Foundation Treasurer. Bill has been a director of the AFF since 1990 and served as President from 1998-2010. He is a recipient of Acacia’s Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award, and Donald W. Solanas, Jr. Lifetime Service Award, and the North American Interfraternity Conference’s 2025 Alumnus of Distinction Award. He is the founding president of the Acacia Fraternity National Housing Corporation and past president of the California Chapter house corporation. Resides in Fremont, CA.
secretary
Guy G. Gebhardt, Illinois Wesleyan ’66
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit; Secretary, Foundation Board of Directors since 2019. Trustee, Georgia Rotary Student Program. Retired from the United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee. Resides in Marietta, GA.
Foundation Directors
Peter A. Brown, New Hampshire ’82
Order of Pythagoras, Founding Re-Charter Member of New Hampshire Chapter, 2nd Venerable Dean. Pete brings a background of relationship-building and executive leadership as a career sales management maven for various manufacturing and consulting industries. Pete is an Ruling Elder & Member of Central West End Church of Saint Louis, Missouri and Past Board President of Urban K-Life. In his personal time, you will find Pete cheering on St. Louis CITY Soccer Club from section 129 or on one of the few trout streams in Missouri with fly rod in hand. Pete and his wife Carla reside in University City, MO.
John C. Davis, New Hampshire ’82
Order of Pythagoras. Re-Founding Father, New Hampshire Chapter, two term Jr. Dean, Past President New Hampshire Housing Corp Board. John brings to the Foundation Board an extensive background in Alumni Affairs and Fundraising serving several universities and colleges as Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations or in a Vice Chancellor role. Currently, John is the Associate Vice President for College Advancement for Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH. Resides in Bedford, NH.
Steven R. Etter, California of PA ’92
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. BSA Analyst at Pacific National Bank; resides in Miami, FL.
David L. Ferguson, Indiana ’74
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, Metz Scholar, Beta Gamma Sigma, Indiana Law ‘81. Lawyer for governmental entities as well as clients in commercial disputes. Served on the County Library Board for 26 years and counting, the County Parks Board for 15 years and currently the Chamber of Commerce Board. Completed historic renovations of several buildings in downtown Bloomington, his hometown, with his cousin John Seeber, Indiana ‘75. Resides in Bloomington, IN.
Michael P. Fillman, Western Ontario ’85
Michael Fillman is a founding member of the University of Western Ontario chapter and served as its first elected Venerable Dean. He has been awarded the Order of Pythagoras and the Award of Merit and was Treasurer on the International Council from 1990-1998. Michael is a technology industry veteran specializing in corporate development, advising some of the world’s largest software companies on acquisitions and mergers. He is retired and currently sits on the Board of Advisors for several software companies and non-profit organizations. He resides in Newport Beach, CA.
Dominick F. Impastato III, Louisiana State ’97
Recipient of: Order of Pythagoras; Roy Cecil Clark Award; and Award of Merit. Former Rush Chairman of his Chapter and only person to serve as Venerable Dean of LSU Chapter for two terms. B.S. in Finance from LSU and a Law Degree from Loyola School of Law in New Orleans. Trial Attorney since 2004, a partner in the law firm of Frischhertz & Impastato, LLC, along with his two brothers (Vincent Impastato – Acacia LSU ’00 and Anthony Impastato – Acacia LSU ‘04). Has also served in South Louisiana in political offices and service organizations throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Andrew Jee, Oregon State ’87
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Past Leadership Consultant on Acacia International Staff. Immediate Past Foundation President and member Board of Directors 2010-Present. Past chair of the Scholarship Committee. Attorney with Jee Law, PLLC; resides in Dallas, TX.
Kris R. Lutt, Nebraska ’90
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Venerable Dean Nebraska 1991-1992; International Undergraduate Councilor 1992-1994. Foundation President 2019-2023. President-Sustainable Materials and Strategic Initiatives at Archer Daniels Midland, Inc. and member of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees; resides in Decatur, IL.
Craig D. McGhee, Kansas State ’91
Order of Pythagoras. West Regional Shriners Children's Hospital executive with 25 years of experience leading clinical care, operations, finance, and regional expansion.
Amos D. Meyers, Shippensburg ’66
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. Foundation President 2015-2019. Elementary teacher and administrator (retired); resides in Oro Valley, AZ.
David R. Quick, Rensselaer ’93
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Past Director Ascentium and Development Manager CommerceServer.net/SiteCore; Co-founder Renasar Technologies Inc.; Currently a board member at Kingswood-Oxford School (West Hartford, CT) and Development Manager for Oracle. Resides in Atlanta, GA.
Robert E. Roberson, Illinois Wesleyan ’74
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. President Illinois Wesleyan house corporation; International Council Treasurer 2001-2009; International Council President 2009-2014; Foundation Board of Directors 1998-2001, 2015-Present. Compliance Examiner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Retired); resides in Richview, IL
Michael L. Rollins, Washington ’87
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Manager Global Clients – A.P. Moller - Maersk. Resides in Grayslake, IL
Larry E. Schroeder, Georgia ’77
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, and George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. Member of the Foundation Board of Directors since 1996; Past Foundation Treasurer; Worked for McDonnell Douglas Automation as a programmer, General Dynamics as a Senior programmer, IBM as a software engineer and now for Unicom, SI in software support. Resides in Cary, NC.
Arlo E. Sommers, Ohio State ’95
Order of Pythagoras and Award of Merit. Serves on the Ohio State Chapter Board of Directors as Housing/Facilities Director, and has also served as Treasurer. Has spent 28 years with Parker Hannifin Corporation with 17 years in Accounting and the past 11 years in Business Leadership & Operations roles. Currently is a Business Unit Manager in Parker’s Filtration Group. Resides in Powell, Ohio.
Byron A. Tabor, Iowa ’78
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Iowa Chapter Advisor; Corporation Board member 2001-2015; Kiwanis member served as Lt. Governor six times. Current Commissioner of the Kiwanis Miracle League at Prospect Meadows. Retired computer programmer for the derivatives team in the Investments Division of AEGON Asset Management. Resides in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Robert G. Travnicek, M.D., Kansas ’59
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. Joined the U.S. Public Health Service in 1966; Private Practice of Medicine, Wilber, Nebraska 1968-1989; Harvard School of Public Health 1989-90; District Health Officer, Mississippi State Department of Health 1990-2013; Felix Underwood Award; Donald Evans Sutter Award; Physician Service Award; retired July 2013. Resides in Long Beach, MS.
Dewayne Ullsperger, Nebraska ’82
Venerable Dean, Nebraska Chapter 1984-1985; recipient of the Roy C. Clark Award, Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, and George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. Retired, Vice President and Actuary, United Health Group; resides in Minnetonka.
Eric V. Zwigart, California of PA ’93
Order of Pythagoras. Foundation Board of Directors 2019 - 2021. Founder and CEO Rock Solid Capital Investments LLC, Riverside, CA. Entrepreneur and strategic innovator. Recognized as Southern California Entrepreneur of the Year (2018). Co-author of Success Strategies with Jack Canfield, I value integrity, resilience, and growth. Eric is a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps.
Emeritus Directors
John C. Barber, M.D. Purdue ’58
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Emeritus Director 2017-Present. Ophthalmologist (retired); resides in Pittsburgh, PA
John F. Beering, Purdue ’88
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. HCB President Purdue 1994-1996. Emeritus Director
Gerald C. Cook, Shippensburg ’66
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award.; President Foundation Board of Directors 1994-1998; International Council President 1998-2002; Past Southern Region Director of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Lead Public Health Advisor (retired) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA. Resides in Roswell, GA.
Ronald T. Hopkins, Syracuse ’69
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. National Council Treasurer 1985-1988; Venerable Dean Syracuse Chapter 1971-1972. Past Syracuse Chapter Advisor. Past Syracuse Chapter Financial Advisor. Past Syracuse Chapter House Corporation President. Current Syracuse Chapter House Corporation Treasurer. Co.International Council Treasurer 1988-1990; Foundation Board of Directors 2000-2010; Foundation Board of Directors 2012-Presnt. President, Retired George O. Miller Co.; resides in Fayetteville, NY
James N. Katsaounis, Ohio ’95
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Director of Communications Acacia International Staff. HCB President Ohio. Foundation Board of Directors Secretary 2011-Present. Past director of public relations, Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. Update requested.
John B. Lane, Vermont ’57
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Emeritus Director 2017-Present. Professor of mathematics and computer science (retired); resides in Cambridge Springs, PA
William M. (Bill) Riley, Jr., Kansas State ’60
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. HCB President Kansas State 2002-2006. Foundation Board of Directors 2006-2011, President Acacia Fraternity Foundation Board of Directors 2011-2013, Vice-President Acacia Fraternity Foundation Board of Directors 2015-2017. Current Acacia Fraternity Foundation Board of Directors Fund Development Committee. Retired president/owner of retail business in Kansas and Colorado, Past Chairman of the National Trustee Council of the Nature Conservancy, currently board member of Argentina and Kansas TNC Chapters, Past President of the Kansas 4-H Foundation and board member, chair, of several Kansas nonprofits, current board member, chair of consultant to four private foundations and author of guide book for nonprofit executives. Resides in Manhattan, Kansas.
Donald W. Solanas, Jr., Louisiana State ’68
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award, Donald W. Solanas, Jr. Lifetime Service to Acacia Award. Venerable Dean Louisiana State, National Undergraduate Councilor 1971-1972, National and International Second Vice President 1982-1992, International Council President 1992-1998. Past Foundation president. Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer Arrowhead Energy Exploration, LLC; resides in Baton Rouge, LA
John W. (Jack) Wedgwood, Purdue ’60
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Emeritus Director 2017-Present. Investment manager, DWR Wealth Management; resides in San Jose, CA