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Beta Faces at the Helm of IFC Boards

Beta Theta Pi — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:12:23 +0000

Beta Theta Pi continues to be a beacon of leadership on campus. In 2025, seven brothers assume the role of IFC president — the highest interfraternal post on their respective campuses. In the case of Miami (Fla.) and Ohio State, it’s the first Beta IFC president in many years. Countless brothers serve on Interfraternity Council (IFC) executive boards on their respective campuses, seven of whom sit at the helm of the table as president. The IFC’s purpose is to advance fraternity on campus and provide interfraternal leadership to the entire community, and it is directly supported by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).

Nafeh Ahsan, Case Western Reserve ’26

Brother Ahsan has held numerous positions in the Lambda Kappa – Beta Chapter, including vice president of recruitment and marketing chairman, and is now looking to offer his talents to the fraternity community. It’s a position that just made sense for him, following in the footsteps of his grand-big brother and past IFC president, Cameron Goodwin-Schoen ’24. A psychology and political science major, Nafeh has developed his leadership skills in his past positions and at Beta’s 2023 General Convention.

Lucas Carpenter, Wabash ’26

Wabash has its first Beta IFC president since 2019. Brother Carpenter previously served as the IFC delegate for the Tau Chapter before his promotion on the executive board. He’s a previous attendee of Wooden Institute and Leadership College at the 184th General Convention.

Charlie Fox, Creighton ’26

Brother Fox is Creighton’s third Beta IFC president in the last seven years. Brother Sean Dore ’26, serves on the council alongside him as the vice president of judicial affairs.

Sam Koch, Colorado Mines ’26

Brother Koch is the first Beta IFC president at Colorado School of the Mines in recent history. He comes into the post with experience as his chapter’s service and philanthropy chairman.

Gabe Phillips, Ohio State ’26

Similar to his brother across the continent, Brother Phillips is the first IFC president representing the Theta Delta Chapter in recent history. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, this is the first step of fraternal leadership for this brother. Serving by his side on the executive council is Chief Justice Logan Bunker ’27.

Early into his tenure, he accepted the Jellison Award for Overall Excellence at the 2025 AFLV Central on behalf of Ohio State’s IFC.

Bartu Sevil, Miami (Fla.) ’27

He might be the youngest brother in this year’s cohort of IFC presidents but Brother Sevil is ready for leadership at the next level. He was elected by his fraternal peers to the post just seven months after his initiation into the University of Miami chapter. The first Beta IFC president since the chapter’s founding in 2009. Making strides early in his term, he recently attended the 2025 Southeastern Greek Leadership Association annual conference in Atlanta.

Gunnar Swanson, High Point ’26

High Point has a long history of Beta leadership at the helm. There was only one year without Beta leadership since 2022, as Gunnar follows the two-term legacy of Brother Braeden Boyle ’24. In the chapter, he previously served as ritual chairman. He’s joined on the executive board by Vice President of Health and Safety Conor Salas ’26, Vice President of Finance Jake Slomann ’26, and Vice President of Community Relations Nino Salati ’27.

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High Point’s Braeden Boyle Selected for IFC Advisory Council

Beta Theta Pi — Wed, 31 May 2023 15:59:54 +0000

Braeden Boyle, High Point ’24, was selected by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) to join the 2023-2024 IFC Advisory Council. Six fraternity men from across the United States were selected to be on the prestigious NIC board.

“We are grateful for these young men and their commitment to the fraternal movement,” said Will Foran, NIC Chief Operating Officer. “They play a critical role in continuing to enhance the resources available to Interfraternity Councils by providing strategic feedback and intentionally engaging with other fraternity leaders. We appreciate their willingness to volunteer their time over the next year.”

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.

He has 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.

On top of his time as a fraternity leader at High Point, Braeden was also recently elected as class president. He serves as a student conduct board member in the Office of Student Conduct and a member of the student government executive council.

Braeden’s hard work connecting aspects of Greek Life across the university has not gone unnoticed. In 2023, he was named Class of 2024 Man of the Year, 2022-23 Extraordinary Leader, Most Influential FSL Leader, and Student Justice of the Year. He was also presented the SGA Award for Distinguished Service.

All six fraternity men were selected from different NIC organizations and universities across the United States. The five others joining Braeden include: Greg Abraham, Sigma Nu, of University of Arizona; Rocco DeLorenzo, Chi Psi, of Cornell University; Chris Higby, Sigma Phi Epsilon, of The Ohio State University; Charlie Schimmel, Tau Kappa Epsilon, of Louisiana State University; and Jake Sherman, Delta Tau Delta, of University of Missouri. Each of these undergraduate students have served on their respective campus IFC and held numerous chapter leadership positions.

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The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is the trade association representing national and international men’s fraternities, including a diverse range of culturally and religious-based organizations. The NIC’s member organizations boast more than 6,000 chapters located on more than 550 campuses in the United States and Canada, with approximately 250,000 undergraduate members and nearly 4.2 million alumni.

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Nineteen Betas Named IFC Presidents

Beta Theta Pi — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:25:41 +0000

Brothers across Beta’s Broad Domain have proven why Beta Theta Pi is the leadership fraternity. For the sixth consecutive year, the chapters boasting leadership at the highest interfraternal level on campus is in the double-digits. Countless brothers serve on Interfraternity Council (IFC) executive boards on their respective campuses, 19 of which sit at the helm of the table as president. The number is tied for the highest recorded by the Fraternity (2018) since keeping track in 2011.

The IFC’s purpose is to advance fraternity on campus and provide interfraternal leadership to the entire community, and it is directly supported by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).

Cameron Goodwin-Schoen, Case Western Reserve ’24

Soon after wrapping up his term as president of the Lambda Kappa-Beta Chapter, Brother Cameron saw the need of his leadership was not over. He accepted the promotion to president of his campus’ IFC executive board, and has plans to help the Greek community grow in recruitment and presence on campus over his coming term.

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

One of Beta’s youngest IFC presidents to be named for 2023 hails from the Alpha Zeta Chapter at Denver. Brother James was elected to the head of the table with several of his Beta brothers by his side. In fact, the Denver chapter controls the six of eight positions on the board with Director of Health and Public Safety Grant Miks ’26, Director of Programming Jameson Stanley ’26, Director of Philanthropy and Community Service Adrian Tunev ’26, Director of Scholarship Andrew Wong ’26, and Director of Public Relations Griffin Young ’26.

Peter Manev, Drexel ’23

Also an outgoing chapter president, Brother Peter (right) became the first-ever IFC president representing the Eta Omicron Chapter at Drexel—founded just five years ago. He was also the first known Beta brother to be elected a 2023 IFC president.

Graham Tunis, Elon ’24

Brother Graham is the third consecutive brother of the Eta Upsilon Chapter to be appointed as IFC president.

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

“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

The leadership of Brother Ryan has not gone unnoticed. Then a sophomore, he was recognized by the university with the Outstanding Student Organization Leader Award in spring 2022. And now, after a year as Iowa’s IFC vice president of recruitment, he gets his chance to run the show.

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.

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1,600+ Men “Go Beta” This Fall

Beta Theta Pi — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:11:07 +0000

Some 50 chapters are still in the thick of recruitment season, yet more than 1,600 young men from 78 chapters have already been recruited and chosen to “Go Beta” this fall. Curious to see some of their results? This month, the Fraternity checks in with chapters at Arkansas, Chapman, High Point, Miami (Fla.), Mississippi, Oklahoma and Wabash for a recruitment update.

Arkansas

Big recruitment news from Beta’s chapter at Arkansas: 63 new members have joined the Eta Mu Chapter. It’s the largest recruitment class since the chapter established on campus in 2012. The chapter now impressively stands at 184-men strong. Welcome to the Fraternity!

Chapman

Record-breaking numbers is the result of top-notch recruitment at Chapman. The Eta Theta Chapter welcomed 34 new members into our Beta brotherhood, the largest recruitment class since establishing in fall 2011. Great work on recruiting men of principle, brothers.

High Point

It’s a five-year high for High Point. The men of the Eta Xi Chapter recruited 20 new members this fall and they couldn’t be more excited for their new brothers. Welcome to the brotherhood!

Miami (Fla.)

Checking in on recruitment at the Fraternity’s southernmost chapter and these new members already have the first mark of a Beta. Miami (Fla.) has 21 young men joining the ranks, one of its largest fall classes in recent history. Welcome to the Beta family!

Mississippi

Beta’s chapter at Ole Miss sure knows how to go big with recruitment. For the third time since 2015, the chapter surpassed an 80-man new member class, with 86 joining the Beta Beta Chapter this fall. Congrats to the Fraternity’s new members joining a one-of-a-kind brotherhood.

Oklahoma

Beta’s chapters in the Sooner State put in some hard work during recruitment this year. The Oklahoma chapter recruited 62 new members, consistent with their year-to-year averages for the fall term. Oklahoma State, one of the first chapters to announce its newest recruitment class, reported 52 young men back in June. Welcome to the brotherhood!

Wabash

At Wabash College, 15 new members donned Beta-lettered hats to signify their fraternity decision. It would be hard not to choose one of the greatest college fraternities in North America. Already, more than 1,300 young men have been recruited and chosen Beta this academic term across the Broad Domain.

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