Staff Directory

Rob Caudill

Executive Director & Editor

(Akron 2004)

Rob is responsible for the overall Fraternity Headquarters operation. He works with legal matters, liability insurance coverage, public relations, and interfraternal matters. He works most closely with the Archons and Appointed Volunteer Leaders and is the point of contact for chapters seeking Pig Dinner speakers from the International Fraternity. Rob is also the primary contact at the Headquarters for any chapter emergencies that arise.

Key Officers: President

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Todd Rotgers

Assistant Executive Director

(Minnesota 2011)

Todd provides leadership to the undergraduate services team, overseeing all activities related to the support and educational offerings to existing chapters and expansion to new campuses. Todd leads the Fraternity’s hazing prevention efforts and oversees chapter advisor support and training. He serves as the primary point of contact for interfraternal single-campus issues and IFC-related initiatives. Todd also manages the Academy and Ekklesia.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet, Purple Legionnaire, BCA

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Will Shier

Chief Financial Officer

(DePauw 1988)

Will oversees all financial operations of the International Headquarters and Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation. He also directs the accounting staff in their preparation of the Fraternity’s budget and monthly financial reports. He processes all AAA Scholarship applications, in addition to restricted and chapter payments.

Additionally, Will serves as the Chief Operations Officer of the Foundation.

Key Officers: Treasurer

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Mike Brown

Senior Director of Chapter Services

Mike leads all activities related to the support, resources and services provided to our undergraduate chapters and provisional chapters. He works closely with chapter advisors and campus partners to develop enhancement plans for under-performing chapters.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet, Purple Legionnaire, BCA

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Lauren Tanner-Leif

Senior Director of Education

Lauren manages the Fraternity’s undergraduate educational activities and related initiatives. This includes health and safety education, leadership education and development, new member education programming and monitoring, online learning development, philanthropy, service and scholarship.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet, Scholarship Chair, New Member Educator/Foundation of Courage Chair

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Dio Protopapadakis

Senior Director of Graduate Engagement

(Appalachian State 2017)

Dio manages the Fraternity’s graduate dues program, assists graduate chapters, supports undergraduate chapters with their graduate relations and leads graduate engagement efforts. He is the point of contact for chapters seeking Pig Dinner speakers from the International Fraternity, and he provides support to graduate volunteers.

This position also shares time (up to 50% on a fluctuating basis) with the Educational Foundation.

Key Officers: Section Leader, Purple Legionnaire, BCA Members, House Corporations, Graduate Chapter Officers, Corresponding Secretary, Graduate Relations Chair, Pig Dinner Chair

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Cat Corso

Director of Accountability

Cat oversees all aspects of the Fraternity’s undergraduate chapter conduct process. This includes investigation, adjudication and sanctioning of alleged violations of Fraternity laws and policies. Cat also helps develop resources and advises chapters with accountability and discipline of members. Additionally, she coordinates the alcohol-free housing exemption process.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet, Risk Management Chair

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Ben Blacklock

Director of Chapter Services - East

(Sam Houston 2015)

Ben is the primary point of contact for undergraduate chapters and provisional chapters in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast Regions. He handles undergraduate affairs, such as reports, correspondence and transition of chapter officers and monitors and analyzes chapter performance metrics. Additionally, Ben works closely with Purple Legionnaires and Board of Chapter Advisors.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Emily Sledd

Director of Chapter Services - West

Emily is the primary point of contact for undergraduate chapters and provisional chapters in the Great Plains, Southwest and West Regions. She handles undergraduate affairs, such as reports, correspondence and transition of chapter officers and monitors and analyzes chapter performance metrics. Additionally, Emily works closely with Purple Legionnaires and Board of Chapter Advisors.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

Phone:859-255-1848

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Erica Carlson

Director of Communications

Erica is responsible for the production and design of The Phi Gamma Delta magazine, The Friday Letter eNewsletter and the Purple Pilgrim. She assists the Fraternity with its strategic goals by implementing communication plans and developing communication methods that keep members engaged and informed. Erica also manages the Fraternity’s website, print communications and multimedia marketing campaigns, and she oversees the proper use of the Fraternity’s brand.

Key Officers: President, Corresponding Secretary, Historian, Graduate Chapter President

Phone:859-255-1848

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Abby McCollom

Director of Education

Abby is primarily responsible for the development and execution of the Fraternity’s DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) initiatives and mental health programs, and she coordinates The Leadership Institute for emerging leaders. She also assists in the management of the Fraternity’s educational activities and goals.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet, Built to Lead Chairman, Foundation of Courage Chairman (New Member Educator), DEIB Chairman, Wellness Chairman

Phone:859-255-1848

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Taelor McCarthy

Director of Fraternity Growth

Taelor is charged with seeking opportunities for the Fraternity to establish new or re-establish dormant chapters across North America. She manages all expansion projects so our provisional chapters begin with our high membership standards and are prepared to be successful, long-term chapters. Taelor also manages the Fraternity’s recruitment resources and related educational programs.

Key Officers: Recruitment Chairman

Phone:859-255-1848

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Johnathon Allen

Director of Graduate Engagement

(Indiana State 2007)

Johnathon oversees the Fraternity’s graduate engagement efforts, including graduate chapter support, relations between undergraduate chapters and graduates, recent graduate brother outreach, and graduate reunion planning. Additionally, he is responsible for the Fraternity’s graduate awards program, and he assists with recruiting, supporting and developing resources for advisors.

Key Officers: Graduate Chapter Officers, Section Leader, Purple Legionnaire, BCA Members, Graduate Relations Chair, Pig Dinner Chair

Phone:859-255-1848

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Amy Watson

Director of Membership & Operations

Amy manages all new member processing and initiation reporting and fees in our membership records. She handles all chapter billing and account receivables as well as undergraduate payment plans. She also maintains employee files and oversees benefit administration. Additionally, she is the key contact for various vendors in the upkeep of the facility at 1201 Red Mile Road.

Key Officers: President, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary

Phone:859-255-1848

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Erin Huebner

Associate Director of Communications

Erin is primarily responsible for managing the International Headquarter’s digital communications, including social media engagement, email, graphic design, multimedia campaigns and the website. Erin also creates strategic marketing plans, assists with event communications and maintaining the Fraternity’s brand.

Key Officers: President, Corresponding Secretary, Graduate Chapter President

Phone:859-255-1848

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Andrew Depew

Associate Director of Education

(Kentucky 2010)

Andrew assists in the management of the Fraternity’s educational activities and related initiatives. He is primarily responsible for the development and execution of the Fraternity’s online learning programs and provides support for the Fraternity’s health & safety programs, which includes Alcohol Skills Training Program, Social Strengths Workshop and GreekLifeEdu. He also provides administrative support for the Fraternity’s Learning Management Software.

Key Officers: President, New Member Educator/Foundation of Courage Chair

Phone:859-255-1848

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Monika Duke

Associate Director of Education

Monika is primarily responsible for creating and designing Phi Gamma Delta’s e-Learning programs for undergraduate members and volunteers.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet, Built to Lead Chairman, Foundation of Courage Chairman (New Member Educator)

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Nolan Dziubakowski

Data Systems Coordinator

Nolan performs administrative duties related to the Fraternity’s data management systems. He also serves as the staff’s liaison with outside IT support.

Key Officers: President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Kim Dotson

Membership Coordinator

Kim processes all new member registrations. She provides support to various staff members by utilizing membership data to create reports, documents and certificates, and she provides phone, mail and shipping assistance. Kim also assists brothers by processing orders through the online Chapter Store and orders membership items for newly initiated brothers.

Key Officers: President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Tina Ritchie

Receptionist

Tina greets visitors and handles phone calls to the International Headquarters. She processes mail and oversees mail room operations, including shipping supplies and reports. Additionally, Tina assists staff with a variety of administrative duties.

Key Officers: Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Brian Hand

223^rd Field Secretary

(Pittsburgh 2023)

During the 2024-25 academic year, Brian will oversee expansion projects and serve as a liaison between the new provisional chapters and the International Headquarters.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

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Ben Cunningham

224^th Field Secretary

(Missouri State 2023)

During the 2024-25 academic year, Ben will visit chapters and provisional chapters in the West Region to observe, counsel and serve as a liaison between undergraduates and the International Headquarters.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

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Jack Cunningham

225^th Field Secretary

(Missouri State 2023)

During the 2024-25 academic year, Jack will oversee expansion projects and serve as a liaison between the new provisional chapters and the International Headquarters.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

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Cameron Wilk

226^th Field Secretary

(Embry-Riddle 2024)

During the 2024-25 academic year, Cameron will visit chapters and provisional chapters in the Northeast Region to observe, counsel and serve as a liaison between undergraduates and the International Headquarters.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

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Justin Mojica

227^th Field Secretary

(Illinois Wesleyan 2024)

During the 2024-25 academic year, Justin will visit chapters and provisional chapters in the East Great Lakes Region to observe, counsel and serve as a liaison between undergraduates and the International Headquarters.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

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Henry Sergent

228^th Field Secretary

(Christopher Newport 2024)

During the 2024-25 academic year, Henry will visit chapters and provisional chapters in the North Central Region to observe, counsel and serve as a liaison between undergraduates and the International Headquarters.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

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Caleb Strong

229^th Field Secretary

(Idaho 2024)

During the 2024-25 academic year, Caleb will visit chapters and provisional chapters in the South Central Region to observe, counsel and serve as a liaison between undergraduates and the International Headquarters.

Key Officers: Entire Cabinet

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Ben Robinson

Executive Director

(Hampden-Sydney 1986)

Ben is the Executive Director of the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation and The Phi Gamma Delta Foundation of Canada. Ben’s responsibilities include the day-to-day management of both foundations, directing all fundraising and development, and traveling to visit with brothers.

Phone: 859-255-1848

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Will Shier

COO & Chief Financial Officer

(DePauw 1988)

Will oversees all financial operations of the International Headquarters and Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation. He also directs the accounting staff in their preparation of the Fraternity’s and Foundation’s budget and monthly financial reports. He processes all scholarship applications, in addition to restricted and chapter payments.

Additionally, Will serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the International.

Key Officers: Treasurer

Phone: 859-255-1848

Email Will

Dio Protopapadakis

Senior Director of Graduate Engagement

(Appalachian State 2017)

Dio manages the Fraternity’s graduate dues program, assists graduate chapters, supports undergraduate chapters with their graduate relations and leads graduate engagement efforts. He is the point of contact for chapters seeking Pig Dinner speakers from the International Fraternity, and he provides support to graduate volunteers. Dio also oversees graduate recognition efforts.

This position shares time (up to 50% on a fluctuating basis) with the Educational Foundation, with a focus on building relationships with current and potential donors, donor stewardship, and fundraising.

Key Officers: Section Leader, Purple Legionnaire, BCA Members, House Corporations, Graduate Chapter Officers, Corresponding Secretary, Graduate Relations Chair, Pig Dinner Chair

Phone: 859-255-1848

Email Dio