2020 National Council Slate Announced

Pursuant to Supreme Law II, Section 2, the nominating committee is pleased to nominate the following individuals for service on the National Council. This slate of officers will be presented to the 57th Supreme Chapter in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 16-19, 2020. Each individual is listed with the officer for which he has been nominated.

 

WILLIAM T. SIGMON, ALPHA SIGMA (TENNESSEE)

National President

William is an initiate of the Alpha Sigma Chapter at the University of Tennessee, whereas a student he served as Treasurer, Secretary, and Chaplain. As a volunteer, he has served as a member of the Alpha Sigma Housing Corporation, as Regional Governor in North Carolina and as City Events Coordinator for the Charlotte area. From 2006-2016, William was a member of The Ability Experience Board of Directors, serving terms as Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairman, as well as leading numerous board committees during his tenure. He is serving his third term on the National Council, and is currently the National Vice President/President-Elect, having previously served as National Treasurer and National Chaplain. William received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee and is currently a Senior Vice President with Bank of America Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He and his wife Elizabeth live in Charlotte and have 2 adult children, Marshall and Jordan.

 

JAMES M. SMITH, ALPHA ETA (SAMFORD)

National Vice President/President-Elect Nominee

James was initiated into the Alpha Eta Chapter at Samford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and human relations and served as his chapter’s Recruitment Chairman. After college, James accepted a position at Texas Christian University as a residence hall director. At TCU, he worked to open the door for Pi Kappa Phi to expand on campus, which ultimately led to the founding of the Eta Chi Chapter. While in Fort Worth, James earned a Master of Arts in theology from Southwestern Seminary and met his wife, Tas, a proud Horned Frog and Chi Omega alumna. James returned to Samford to attend law school at the Cumberland School of Law, after which he clerked for the Alabama Supreme Court in Montgomery. Since his clerkship, James has maintained an active law practice, primarily focused on rental purchase law and insurance coverage analysis. For almost three decades, he has served as a Chapter Advisor, Regional Governor, National Chancellor, and most recently, National Treasurer. He and Tas, along with their three children — Emily Ann, 18; Sam, 15; and Abby, 12 — currently live in Paris, Tennessee.

 

JOSEPH A. BRADY III, EPSILON OMICRON (VILLANOVA)

National Treasurer Nominee

Joe was initiated into the first associate class of Epsilon Omicron Chapter at Villanova University, where he served as IFC Vice President and President, as well as President of the Northeastern Interfraternity Council. After graduation, Joe served as Executive Vice President of Pi Kappa Phi Properties for two years. As a volunteer, Joe served as Chapter Advisor, Area Governor, and currently serves as the Pi Kappa Phi National Historian. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Villanova University and a master’s in business administration from the UNC-Chapel Hill. Joe lives in suburban Chicago with his wife of 22 years and two teenaged children. He is currently the CEO – Americas for The Instant Group, a global leader in innovative workspaces.

 

MICHAEL S. LOY, BETA ETA (FLORIDA STATE)

National Secretary Nominee

Mike was initiated into the Beta Eta Chapter at Florida State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature. As a student, Mike served his chapter as Archon and Warden and was named Pi Kappa Phi’s Student of the Year in 1994. After graduation, Mike served on the national staff as a Leadership Consultant and Director of Expansion, helping to establish seven new chapters. Mike then earned his law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. Mike practiced as a litigator in Seattle, New York City, and Washington, D.C., where he represented technology companies, foreign governments, and construction and engineering firms. In 2008, Mike moved into business management, first with a digital marketing firm for 12 years and now as the CEO for Northbound Consulting, LLC. As a volunteer, Mike served as the founding president of the Beta Eta Alumni Chapter for 10 years, which was recognized as the fraternity’s best alumni chapter for seven consecutive years. He also chaired the fraternity’s Alumni Engagement Committee and currently serves as National Chancellor. Mike lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Nil, and their daughter Jordan

 

DAVID T. COREY, ALPHA ETA (SAMFORD)

National Historian Nominee

David is an alumnus of the Alpha Eta Chapter at Samford University, where he served as IFC Vice President and the chapter’s lead representative for the 2002 Supreme Chapter. After graduation, David worked on the national staff as a Leadership Consultant, including expansion efforts at University of Missouri (Beta Epsilon Chapter) and American University (Theta Eta Chapter). As a volunteer, he has served as Chapter Advisor for George Washington University (Theta Zeta Chapter), ASTP and Ladder of Risk facilitator, and the DC/Baltimore Regional Governor for eight years earning distinction as the 2011 Regional Governor of the Year, and most recently, National Chaplain. David is a Pi Alpha, has contributed to several Ability Experience Challenge events (Marine Corps Marathon), Ability Camps and ramp construction events. David holds a bachelor’s degree from Samford University in journalism/mass communication and a master’s degree in public communication from American University. David lives with his wife, Desha, in Washington, D.C., where he consults as a Senior Marketing Account Manager at ICF.

 

ANDRAE L. TURNER, ETA RHO (TEXAS STATE)

National Chaplain Nominee

Andrae is an initiate of the Eta Rho Chapter at Texas State University, where as a student he served as Warden, IFC Vice President of Judicial Affairs, and IFC President. He was also elected President of the Mid-American Greek Council Association (now known as the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values). Andrae joined the headquarters staff as a Leadership Consultant working on the expansion and growth team. As a volunteer, he has served as a Chapter Advisor, a City Events Coordinator, the founding President of both the Eta Rho Alumni Chapter and Eta Rho Housing Corporation, and as a prevention education program facilitator. In addition to his volunteer roles with Pi Kappa Phi, Andrae has been an active and involved alumnus of Texas State University where he served four consecutive terms on the Board of Directors for the Texas State Alumni Association, holding positions as President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Immediate Past President. Andrae holds a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Texas State University and master’s degrees in healthcare administration and business administration from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. Andrae is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and lives in Houston, Texas where he is an administrator at Texas Children’s Hospital. 

 

ALAN P. DUESTERHAUS, ZETA EPSILON (GEORGE MASON)

National Chancellor Nominee

Alan is a founding father of the Zeta Epsilon Chapter at George Mason University, where he served as Historian, IFC President, and Archon. After graduation, Alan worked on the national staff as a Leadership Consultant for one-and-a-half years. As a volunteer, he has served as a Chapter Advisor, Area Governor, ASTP and Ladder of Risk facilitator, National Chaplain, and National Secretary for the past two years. Alan holds a bachelor’s degree in history from George Mason University, a master’s degree in counseling psychology from James Madison University, a doctorate in higher education administration from Vanderbilt University, and a post-doctorate in marketing and management from the University of Florida. Alan lives with his wife of 25+ years, Molly, in Decatur, Illinois, where he is an Assistant Professor of Management & Marketing at the Tabor School of Business at Millikin University.