2025-26 Current Board of Directors
President
Andrew Jee, Oregon State ’87
Order of Pythagoras. Past Leadership Consultant on Acacia International Staff. Foundation Board of Directors 2010-Present. Attorney with Jee Law, PLLC; resides in Dallas, TX
vice president
Brian R. Durst, Wisconsin ’87
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, Re-founding Father, Wisconsin Chapter. HCB President Wisconsin; Foundation Board of Directors 2014-Present. District Sales Manager, American Family Insurance; resides in Woodstock (Atlanta), GA
Treasurer
William A. Utic, Cornell ’74
Corporate real estate manager (retired) for San Francisco-based Pacific Gas and Electric Company. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering and holds professional designations from the American Institute of Certified Planners, the Building Owners and Managers Institute and the Commercial Investment Management Institute. Bill is a founding director of the AFF and served as president from 1998-2010. He is also a past president and director of the California Chapter’s house corporation. Bill is a recipient of the Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award, and Order of Pythagoras. He chairs the finance council of the Diocese of Oakland, is a member of the Congregational Advisory Board for the Dominican Sisters, and is a past president of the Harvard Alumni Association. Bill and his wife Dianne reside 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. 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
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, the County Parks Board for 15 years and currently serve on the Chamber of Commerce Board. Completed historic renovations of several buildings in downtown Bloomington, his home town, with his cousin John Seeber, Indiana ‘75. Redeveloped a decrepit city parking garage into apartments, retail, hotel and parking garage. Served on the Board of Menguin, Inc., an on-line tuxedo rental company and 2013 winner of the Indiana Univ. BEST competition from its inception to purchase by Generation Tux, Inc. Resides in Bloomington, IN with his wife Tyler Kate in a somewhat renovated 1920's home. Enjoys cycling, golf and a weekly soccer game with some (old) friends.
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 a member of the International Council from 1990-1998, acting as Treasurer. 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 a number of software companies and non-profit organizations. He resides in Newport Beach, California.
Dominick F. Impastato III, Louisiana State ’97
Recipient of: Order of Pythagoras; Roy Cecil Clark Award; and Award of Merit. Former Rush Chairman and Venerable Dean. B.S. in Finance from LSU, and Law Degree from Loyola School of Law in New Orleans. Trial Attorney since 2004, partner in 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.
Kris R. Lutt, Nebraska ’90
Kris served his Chapter as Venerable Dean; As a volunteer, he was elected to the International Council for the position of Undergraduate Councilor, serving from 1992-1994. In 2016 he was elected as a Director of the AFF. His service to the Fraternity has been above and beyond, gaining him the recognition of the Order of Pythagoras and the Award of Merit. Kris is the President-Sweeteners, Starches, and Acidulants, Archer Daniels Midland Inc.; he resides in Decatur, IL with his wife Becky and two daughters.
Craig D. McGhee, Kansas State ’91
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. Immediate Past President Foundation Board of Directors. Elementary teacher and administrator (retired); resides in Oro Valley, AZ
David R. Quick, Rensselaer ’93
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. HCB President Illinois Wesleyan; International Council Treasurer 1998-2001; International Council President 2009-2014; Foundation Board of Directors 2014-Present. Compliance Examiner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; 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, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. Board of Directors of the Acacia Fraternity Foundation, 1996 – Present; Past Treasurer Acacia Fraternity Foundation, Member of Investment committee, Member Audit committee, Member of committee on new Software. Worked for McDonnell Douglas Automation as a programmer, Worked for General Dynamics as a Senior programmer, Worked for IBM as a software engineer, Working for Unicomsi in software support, lives in Cary, NC.
Arlo E. Sommers, Ohio State ’95
Serves on the Ohio State Chapter Board of Directors as Housing/Facilities Director, and in the past has also served asTreasurer. Has spent 26 years with Parker Hannifin Corporation progressing through accounting leadership roles for 17 years. The most recent 9 years were in operational leadership roles with current role being Business Unit Manager. Resides in Dublin, Ohio.
Byron A. Tabor, Iowa ’78
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. Iowa Colony and 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, Iowa.
Robert G. Travnicek, M.D., Kansas ’59
Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit. 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.
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.
Dewayne Ullsperger, Nebraska ’82
Venerable Dean Nebraska 1984-1985; Roy C. Clark Award, Order of Pythagoras, Award of Merit, George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. Vice President and Actuary, UnitedHealth Group; resides in Minnetonka, MN
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
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
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.