William “Stuart” Hicks Announced as 2026 Mr. Pi Kappa Phi Honoree
William “Stuart” Hicks, Kappa (UNC-Chapel Hill), has been named a 2026 Mr. Pi Kappa Phi, the highest honor awarded by the Fraternity.
The award recognizes a lifetime of exceptional leadership, service and commitment to Pi Kappa Phi. Hicks’s impact spans decades, shaped by both distinguished professional achievement and a deep, sustained dedication to the Fraternity.
Initiated on December 2, 1975, Hicks earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. Following two years on the National Headquarters staff, he built a highly successful career in commercial real estate.
Now retired, Hicks held senior leadership roles with Spaulding & Slye and JMB Properties Company before joining Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (JLL), where he served in multiple executive positions, including chief executive officer of corporate solutions, Americas. In that role, he led a global platform delivering real estate services across portfolio strategy, transactions, project development and workplace consulting. He also served as global account executive for Bank of America, JLL’s largest client, and led JLL’s banking industry vertical.
While his professional accomplishments are significant, Hicks’s lasting impact on Pi Kappa Phi is what sets him apart.
A member of the Nu Phi Society, Hicks was inducted in 1992 and has remained deeply engaged in the Fraternity’s growth and success. He has served as a Pi Kappa Phi Foundation trustee, on National Council as Chaplain, chairman of the Pi Kappa Phi Properties board and a member of the Board of Governors. He currently serves as president of Kappa Council, Kappa Chapter’s housing corporation.
In recognition of his service, Hicks received a Merit Citation from the 46th Supreme Chapter and a Certificate of Appreciation from the 58th Supreme Chapter.
“Stuart represents what it means to live the values of Pi Kappa Phi over a lifetime,” said National President Joe Brady, Epsilon Omicron (Villanova). “His leadership, integrity and unwavering commitment to this Fraternity have shaped not only the organizations he has served, but the lives of countless members. He leads with humility, gives without expectation and has remained deeply committed to ensuring future generations have the same opportunities he did. This honor reflects not just what he has accomplished, but how he has carried himself every step of the way.”
Beyond Pi Kappa Phi, Hicks has remained active in civic and industry organizations. He currently serves on the board of directors of Airwavz Solutions, Inc., and has previously served on the Advisory Board of Zennergy and the board and executive committee of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
Hicks resides in North Carolina with his wife, Katie. They have three children.
Join Pi Kappa Phi in recognizing Stuart Hicks at Supreme Chapter in Scottsdale, Arizona, from July 23-26.
