Alex Houlton, George Mason ’23

Serving January 2023 to August 2024

In his first year with the Board, Brother Alex helped ensure the continuous improvement of the Beta experience by adding his insights to several committees including Membership Status Review, Stakeholder Engagement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees.

“Beta is fortunate to have so many dedicated collegiate leaders within its ranks. By influencing decisions and fostering leadership, we work to ensure the Fraternity’s dynamic growth, connectivity and sustained access, demonstrating the commitment to each chapter’s prosperity across Beta’s Broad Domain.”

Alex, a native to the Manassas, Virginia, earned a degree in psychology while at George Mason. When first appointed to his role, he served as chapter president, after previously seeing time as vice president of brotherhood. Going on to graduate from the 2022 Wooden Institute, Alex was a member of the George Mason delegation at the 183rd Convention petitioning to recharter as the Epsilon Mu Chapter of Beta Theta Pi.

Nicholas Zingales, Sacred Heart ’24

Serving January 2024 to December 2024

Brother Nick, a psychology student from Easton, Pennsylvania, recently finished his term as IFC president at Sacred Heart, and previously served the Theta Beta Chapter as the vice president of education. This isn’t his first go with organizational leadership as a collegian; he also worked on the Mission and Culture Project with the Sacred Heart Board of Trustees. Nick came to Beta after winning the Men of Principle Scholarship shortly after arriving onto campus.

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 joins newest slate of commissioners after overseeing chapter communication as the Beta Omicron Chapter’s vice president of administration. Chris also attended the 184th Convention, working behind the scenes as an intern.

Christopher “C.J.” Fovozzo, John Carroll ’23

Serving January 2023 to August 2024

Brother C.J. has led efforts to increase engagement with and membership in the Sons of the Dragon Club – the exclusive, collegians-only giving club – during his first year with the Foundation Board. On top of continuing these efforts, he looks forward to working on new strategies increase young alumni involvement in the Fraternity.

“Being a Collegiate Commissioner has changed the way I view our Fraternity and has allowed me to gain numerous connections. Our Fraternity feels stronger and more united when we have insight from brothers of different backgrounds and experiences.”

C.J. graduated from John Carroll with a degree in management and human resources, marketing, leadership development and biology, and is from the greater Cleveland area. His extensive Beta leadership includes chapter president and vice president of education. C.J. has graduated from three Keystone Conferences, Presidents Academy and the 2022 Wooden Institute, and represented the Eta Epsilon Chapter at the 183rd and 184th Conventions.

Phillip Miavelstück, George Mason ’25

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

A native to the D.C. region, Brother Phillip is pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer science. While a Collegiate Commissioner, he leads the Epsilon Mu Chapter as its president as well. 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.

Nazar Abbas, Miami ’24

Serving January 2023 to August 2024

Brother Nazar is the lone commissioner serving the General Fraternity House Corporation, and is a political science student from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. For the Alpha Chapter, he served as the vice president of recruitment in 2022 and oversaw 36 new members join the chapter roll. Nazar also attended the 2022 Keystone Conference in Indianapolis and the 184th Convention in Dallas.

Jacob Polzin, Minnesota ’25

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

Jake rolled off his term as Beta Pi Chapter’s president to take the next step in his fraternal leadership journey as a Collegiate Commissioner. He concurrently serves his chapter as the vice president of finance as well. Jake has attended five of Beta’s leadership programs as a collegiate brother, including the 2022 Wooden Institute and 184th Convention.

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.