Christopher Cardenas, Texas ’24

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

Brother Chris studies advertising at The University of Texas at Austin and hails from Houston. He returns to his post on the Board with experience as the Beta Omicron Chapter’s vice president of administration. Chris attended his first General Convention — the 184th — as an intern and returned to Oxford in 2024 for both Wooden Institute and 185th Convention.

Joseph Kosak, Furman ’26

Serving January 2025 to August 2026

Brother Joseph, a spanish and history major student from Charleston, South Carolina, was recently reelected to a second term as vice president of finance for his chapter when he received his appointment as collegiate commissioner. On top of his Beta leadership, he is know stranger to representing his peers in a high office; he has also served as class representative on Furman’s Student Government Association. Joseph attended Wooden Institute in 2023 shortly after being initiated into the Zeta Lambda Chapter.

Phillip Miavelstück, George Mason ’25

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

A native to the D.C. area, Brother Phillip is pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer science. In his first year as collegiate commissioner, he’s been a member of the Young Alumni Workgroup, collaborating on initiatives that strengthen the connection between Beta alumni and collegians.

“My experience as a collegiate commissioner has significantly enhanced my Beta journey by expanding my network of brothers across different chapters and regions,” he said. “It has also deepened my involvement within the Fraternity, giving me a greater appreciation for our shared values and goals, while also enabling me to contribute more effectively to Beta’s growth.”

Over the past year, he concurrently  served as the Epsilon Mu chapter president. Phillip’s leadership resume also includes a stint as the vice president of recruitment, along with attendance at two Keystone Conferences, 2023 Wooden Institute and 184th Convention.

Henry Jonas, Appalachian State ’25

Serving January 2025 to August 2026

Brother Henry has dedicated a lot of his college experience to his chapter. A native to Charlotte, North Carolina, he has served his brothers as chapter president, diversity, equity and inclusion chair, and on the Kai committee. Henry was chapter president during the 185th General Convention when the Appalachian State chapter petitioned for charter, which was approved by the delegates to be the Theta Iota Chapter. He also spent this past summer in Oxford as the lead intern for the Leadership and Education department at the Administrative Office, coordinating logistics for the 25th anniversary year of the Wooden Institute.

Jacob Polzin, Minnesota ’25

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

Following his term as chapter president, Jake took the next step in his fraternal leadership journey as a collegiate commissioner. In his first year, he had the opportunity to learn more about and offer perspective on the Cornerstone Insurance Program and capital improvements to GFHC’s property portfolio.

“What I am most passionate about is strategizing how housing plays a role in building community for our chapters and how it supports Beta’s strategic priorities of brotherhood, personal growth and home.”

His leadership resume also includes time as the vice president of finance and vice president of ritual for the Beta Pi Chapter. Jake, an accounting and finance major from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, has attended five of Beta’s leadership programs as a collegiate brother, including the 2022 Wooden Institute and 184th Convention.

Tyler “T.J.” Hockett, Florida State ’25

Serving January 2025 to August 2026

T.J., a biomedical engineering major from Sarasota, Florida, joins the GFHC with substantial leadership experience. For the Delta Lambda Chapter, he has served as vice president of member development and chairman for the alumni association and diversity, equity and inclusion. His leadership expands campus-wide, as well, elected director of collegiate affairs and the finance chair on Florida State’s Student Government Association. He attended his first General Convention in 2024, working behind the scenes as an intern.

Tanner Pierce, Chapman ’25

Brother Tanner adds IFC president to his leadership resume after his election to lead the interfraternal community. He was promoted to the role after a year as the vice president of public relations on the IFC executive board, meanwhile currently serving the Eta Theta Chapter as the philanthropy and service chairman. Tanner is joined on the IFC board by fellow Beta Jordan Ellison ’25, the second-term vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Rush Lacoste, Elon ’25

It’s apparent that Betas are trusted leaders at Elon. For the fourth consecutive year, a brother from the Eta Upsilon Chapter has been elected IFC president and this year the man with the job is Rush Lacoste ’25. He follows the lead of fellow Beta Graham Tunis ’24, having the pleasure to serve under him as the IFC vice president of recruitment in 2023.

Emerson Gray, Furman ’25

Gavin Freda, Indiana ’25

Donovan Marcum, Louisville ’26

Caleb King, Texas Tech ’25

Zack Yekta, Villanova ’25

Ben Wenner, Cincinnati ’24

Brother Ben finished his term as president of the Beta Nu Chapter and quickly assumed the role as IFC president. This marks the fourth consecutive year for the chapter to have at least one brother serving on the executive board.

James Triplett, Denver ’25

Peter Manev, Drexel ’23

Graham Tunis, Elon ’24

Landen Bold, Florida Gulf Coast ’24

Brother Landen continues on his path of fraternal leadership as IFC president, the Theta Eta Chapter’s second time with the top post since 2021. It’s not his first time representing Beta on IFC, having a term as vice president of philanthropy under his belt, in addition to a year as chapter president.

Andres Arzola, Florida International ’25

Florida International has boasted a Beta as IFC president five times over the last six years. Although Brother Andres joined the Eta Gamma Chapter in summer 2022, he stood ready to answer the call for his leadership on campus. He doubles as the chapter’s current philanthropy chair. Homecoming prince and Beta Brother Tony Urrutia ’24, joins Brother Andres on the council’s executive board as the vice president of finance.

“We look forward to uniting all fraternities within IFC, working cooperatively with other student councils, establishing voices for all fraternities at FIU and changing Greek life for all Panthers,” Andres said.

Jordan Rose, Florida State ’24

It’s the second-consecutive year for the Delta Lambda Chapter to have at least one representative on the executive board, this time behind IFC President and Beta Brother Jordan Rose (right). In addition, Brother Ben Engel ’24, (left) joins him on the council as the vice president of public relations.

Emerson Gray, Furman ’25

Brother Emerson is the first Beta brother to be called to head the IFC at Furman, which oversees five fraternities on campus. He is also on his second stint as vice president of programming for the Zeta Lambda Chapter. 

Braeden Boyle, High Point ’24

Brother Braeden is the first fraternity man at High Point to lead the Interfraternity Council in consecutive terms. The fraternal community is in a good place thanks to his leadership. During his first term, he oversaw updates to the bylaws, the creation of new educational programming on topics like alcohol, High Point’s largest recruitment and the addition of two new executive positions for membership and diversity, equity and inclusion.

“I am proud to say Greek life is at an all-time high!” Braeden said.

Braeden also worked diligently with High Point’s admissions department to bring fraternity and sorority life to the forefront of their conversation about on-campus activities for prospective students. He continues to maintain great relationships across campus departments for Greek students and IFC, including with campus security, campus enhancement and student life.

Ryan Anderson, Iowa ’24

Jack Harting, John Carroll ’24

John Carroll returned a Beta to the top IFC job in the form of Brother Jack. The last brother of the Fraternity to be president was in 2021. Jack previously showed off his leadership as vice president of recruitment of the Eta Epsilon Chapter, overseeing the largest recruitment year—15 new members—since 2018.

Tim Dieter, Lawrence ’23

Brother Tim stepped up to be the IFC voice at Lawrence for a short time before he graduates this spring, and he is the first president to represent Beta.

Colter Koch-Harbison, Louisville ’24

Brother Colter is the first IFC president representing Beta Theta Pi at Louisville since 2018. He concurrently serves as the Delta Pi Chapter’s vice president of programming in his second term on the chapter executive committee, previously overseeing education.

Nick Zingales, Sacred Heart ’24

Sacred Heart University looks to Beta Theta Pi for leadership, as Brother Nick is the fourth consecutive brother of the Theta Beta Chapter to be named IFC president. He graciously follows in the footsteps of Brothers Marco Lagana ’21 (2020), Jonathan Kennedy ’22 (2021), and Connor Cunha ’22 (2022). Nick previously worked with the IFC executive board on a committee to bring a new fraternity to campus in spring 2022, and was recognized as an emerging leader at the 2022 Greek awards. Within the chapter, he enhanced the new member experience as vice president of education.

Kyle Harris, Virginia Tech ’24

Brother Kyle is sharing the wealth of his leadership in two ways. On top of his election as IFC president for 2023, he was selected by his brothers to lead the chapter as vice president of brotherhood.

Ishan Dhawan, Utah ’24

Utah has had another Gamma Beta Chapter brother guiding the student body government, now the chapter lands the top interfraternal job as well. Recognized with the Fraternity Up & Coming Leader Award in the spring, Brother Ishan (right) is the perfect man to be named president of IFC and lead Utah’s fraternities in 2023. Alongside him is Gamma Beta Chapter Brother Tommy Reynolds ’24, (left) serving as vice president of recruitment.

Cade Gordon, Whitman ’25

Whitman’s first-ever Beta to lead IFC comes in the form of Brother Cade Gordon. He also serves as the chapter’s marketing chair and house manager.

Benjamin Lee, William & Mary ’24

William & Mary calls on a Beta to lead IFC for the first time since 2017. Brother Benjamin has been a steady figure on the council since late 2021 as Beta’s delgate, and currently serves the Zeta Upsilon Chapter as the vice president of risk managment in addition to his IFC posting.