Dr. Nicholas (Nic) Rorrer (He/Him) is a Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi from the Eta Beta chapter at Virginia Tech who currently serves as Kappa Kappa Psi’s National Vice President for Membership and Expansion. Originally, Nic was initiated into the Eta Beta chapter at Virginia Tech on November 29, 2007. While at Virginia Tech, Nic was a member of the Baritone Section of the Marching Virginians and served as the Band’s Operations Officer from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, while Nic was an Active Member of the HB Chapter, he served as Chapter Secretary (2008), Chapter Vice President, (2009), and Chapter President (2010). He also served as the Northeast District Secretary-Treasurer from 2010-2011.
After graduating from Virginia Tech with his Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, Nic went on to the Colorado School of Mines to pursue his PhD in Chemical Engineering with a specialty in polymer science. While there, Nic started to work with the Xi Chapter of the Fraternity and eventually becoming their Chapter Sponsor in 2013, and has served as their Chapter Sponsor since then. Additionally, during his PhD, Nic became involved with the Midwest District Alumni Association, serving on their council for three years with two years as their President.
Immediately after graduating from the Colorado School of Mines, professionally Nic started as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory researching recycling and the synthesis of plastics from biomass. Nic has continued his employment at NREL ever since, eventually becoming a Senior Researcher and Group Manager at the lab. Fraternally, Nic began serving on the Fraternity’s Alumni Association Board of Directors from 2015 to 2021 and served as its Chair from 2019 to 2021. During Nic’s tenure as Chair of the AABOD, he, alongside the other directors, launched multiple programs and drafted the language for the 2021 National Constitution revision that officially recognizes the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association. He has also served on the Sponsor and Director of Bands task force, as a Midwest District Governor, and as a speaker for the Founders Circle program.
During the 2023-2025 Biennium, Nic served as the National Vice President of Membership and Expansion for the Fraternity – a job which he has absolutely loved. Working with the National Council Nic has helped launched the Friend and Advocate Initiative to help train Alumni to work with Chapters, has overseen over ten petitioning groups and two ReCharge groups, helped re-relaunch the Founders Circle program, launched the Crown Pearl Goals program, and supported the Kappa Kappa Psi Journey. He is excited to continue his service to Kappa Kappa Psi.
In his free time, he can often be found wondering the Rocky Mountains either teaching yoga, snowboarding, or hanging out with his partner and dog.
Greg Boike is a Life Member from the Kappa Mu Chapter at the University of Georgia. He was initiated into Kappa Kappa Psi on April 26, 2009, and became an alumni member of the Fraternity on May 9, 2014, after completing his graduate degree. As an Active Brother, he served as the chapter’s Ritual Chair and Parliamentarian and was appointed to serve as the Regional Representative for the Central Region of the Southeast District from 2011-2012. The Kappa Mu Chapter voted Greg as “Mr. Kappa Kappa Psi” in 2014. As an Alumni Brother, Greg quickly became involved with the Southeast District Alumni Association (SEDAA), where he served as the second Chair of the current iteration of SEDAA from 2015-2017. He was also a founding board member of the Kappa Mu Alumni Association in 2017.
In 2017, Greg began his involvement at the national level of the Fraternity. He was appointed to the 2017 Nominations Committee and served as a Curriculum Advisor for the Road to Wisdom. That year he was also appointed to a vacancy on the Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABOD) and was subsequently reelected in 2019, 2021, and 2023. In his eight years serving on the AABOD, Greg has served in most of the board’s director positions, including a term as Chair of the Alumni Association from 2021-2023. As Chair of the AABOD, Greg also served as a member of the National Council at a crucial time in the Fraternity’s history during recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. He was actively involved in the organization’s strategic planning sessions at the time which led to a new Mission Statement and new initiatives such as “Strive for Five” and the “Month of Service.” In his leadership as Chair of the Alumni Association, Greg ushered in some of the most notable operational updates since the first Constitution of the Alumni Association was approved in 2017. He worked to gain approval for the new Jazz Composition Competition while also expanding alumni-focused programming at District and National Conventions. The Alumni Association experienced an increase in financial giving during this time, allowing additional programming to be provided without increasing dues.
In his term as Local Alumni Association (LAA) Director, Greg assisted in the formation of nine new LAAs. Currently, Greg oversees and advises the Alumni Association’s Programs and Professional Development Committee, which has already relaunched its Mentorship Program while also establishing the new BOHTalks series within this biennium. Greg continues to assist the Active Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi in any way possible. In 2019, he was the Keynote Speaker for the North Central District’s District Leadership Conference in Chicago, and he has provided workshops to Active Brothers at NCD, NED, and SED District Conventions. He was a petitioning group advisor and installing officer for the Lambda Upsilon Chapter at Savannah State University in 2022. Greg is also a co-advisor for the National Programs Committee.
Professionally, Greg serves as the Director of Planning and Public Administration for the Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC). In this role, Greg oversees the organization’s provision of community development and local government services. He joined MGRC in May 2014 and was appointed to his current role in August 2016. In his time at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Greg has led multiple major planning efforts and assisted countless Mayors, Councilmembers, and County Commissioners with their community development needs. He also leads the Regional Commission’s grant writing team, which has secured over $76 million for local communities in the past three years. Prior to joining the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, he held internships with the Georgia Municipal Association, Gwinnett County Government, and the Washington, DC office of Congressman John Lewis.
Greg received his Master of Public Administration in 2014 and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Geography in 2012, all from the University of Georgia. Greg holds active membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and holds a Certified Public Manager (CPM) distinction. He is a 2018 graduate of the inaugural Zell Miller Leadership Institute and a 2015 graduate of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. Greg also works closely with the J. W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia in the implementation of the biennial Middle Georgia Regional Leadership Champions Program. He has been one of the primarily responsible staff members for this program since its inception in 2015.
Musically, Greg played Tenor Saxophone in the University of Georgia Redcoat Band and Symphonic Band from 2008-2012 and served as the section’s Marching Tech from 2012-2014. Today, Greg is an active member of the Redcoat Band Alumni Association (RBAA) and the Redcoat Alumni Pep Band. He recently served on the RBAA’s 50th Anniversary Planning Committee, which occurred in November 2024. Greg is also a member of the music ministry at his home parish, Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He became the choir director in November 2022. In his free time, Greg enjoys watching Georgia football, going to trivia, playing golf, and spending time with his Brothers. Greg is a proud resident of downtown Macon, Georgia, where he lives with his two (adorable) cats.
Daniel R. Miller, a Life Member of the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at West Virginia University, proudly serves as the fraternity’s current National Vice President for Programs (“NVPP”). Daniel is the current Sponsor of the Omicron Chapter and a former Chair of the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association Board of Directors (“AABOD”).
Professionally, Daniel is the Senior Counsel, E-Discovery & Information Governance, for Coinbase, a prominent global company that supports financial liberty through its cryptocurrency exchange services. In this role, Daniel advises the company on complex records preservation and collection issues, legal hold practices, electronic discovery in legal proceedings (including complex civil litigation, government investigations, arbitrations, subpoena responses, and internal investigations), and records management, record retention, and information governance. Daniel manages the work of a core electronic discovery technical team and its IT support personnel to complete e-discovery tasks for specific cases, to improve internal e-discovery processes, to develop strategic plans for e-discovery services, and to evaluate e-discovery vendors and solutions for the company. To support Coinbase’s information governance goals, Daniel guides defensible data management practices for internal legal teams and provides input on broader corporate data management and disposal policies. In addition, Daniel is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee and is among the first “LDI Architects” for the Legal Data Intelligence initiative, a group of legal practitioners and technologists drawn from corporate legal departments, law firms, and legal service providers and dedicated to developing new data models and technology strategies to address legal challenges.
Prior to joining Coinbase in April 2024, Daniel was a Partner in the e-Discovery Analysis & Technology (“e-DAT”) Group of the international law firm K&L Gates LLP, where he practiced law for over seventeen years with a focus on counseling clients (including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, large non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies) on a broad range of electronic discovery and information governance matters, as well as issues related to intellectual property and antitrust law. At this law firm, Daniel accepted several leadership roles in its pro bono programs. At various times, Daniel supervised and coordinated the pro bono efforts of dozens of attorneys as pro bono coordinator of the firm’s Pittsburgh office, served on the Management Committee for the firm’s Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project (a program providing pro bono representation to victims of nonconsensual pornography), and represented indigent clients seeking final Protection from Abuse (“PFA”) orders.
While a student at West Virginia University, Daniel enjoyed performing on trumpet, flugelhorn, and mellophone in his five years as a member of “The Pride of West Virginia” Mountaineer Marching Band. On February 13, 1997, Daniel was initiated as a brother of the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. While an active brother, Daniel served two terms as Chapter Parliamentarian. He led the Omicron Chapter’s development of a successful bid to host the 2000 Northeast District Convention at West Virginia University and then served as Host Chapter Chair for that convention. At this convention, Daniel was elected as Northeast District Secretary-Treasurer.
Daniel graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia University in 2002 with five undergraduate degrees, including a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology and Bachelor’s of Arts degrees in English, History, Geography, and Liberal Arts & Sciences. Daniel then earned his Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Virginia in 2006, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law. After obtaining his law degree, Daniel moved to the Pittsburgh area to practice at K&L Gates LLP.
Since moving to Pennsylvania, Daniel has remained engaged with Kappa Kappa Psi. Along with his wife Kelly (Hooper) Miller (a Life Member of the Omicron Chapter), Daniel helped to establish the Omicron Alumni Association, a local alumni association that supports both the active chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the bands at West Virginia University. Daniel and Kelly served as the colony advisors for the group of students that formed the Nu Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Robert Morris University.
In 2015, Daniel was appointed by the Kappa Kappa Psi Board of Trustees as a member of the AABOD, for which he initially served as the Administrative Director. In this role, Daniel helped to develop internal guidelines and practices to improve the AABOD’s operations and accountability, to track the income and expenditures of the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association over the biennium, and to draft and propose the alumni association’s first constitution, which was adopted at the 2017 National Convention.
At the close of the 2017 National Convention, Daniel was installed as the Chair of the AABOD. At the start of the 2017-2019 biennium, Daniel framed a set of twelve ambitious goals for the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association, and these goals served as the foundation for the alumni association’s growth and development over the biennium. In particular, Daniel worked with the other AABOD members to launch a number of new initiatives, including the Max Mitchell Grant Program for National Intercollegiate Band Musicians, the Brent Cannon Music Education Alumni Achievement Award, a structured series of alumni-centered programming at each District Convention, a pilot project for a new alumni mentorship program, and an emerging partnership with the Association of Concert Bands (“ACB”). Daniel led the AABOD in its support of new local alumni associations, its broadened communication strategy using social media and a revitalized Encore newsletter, and its work to make the national alumni association a welcoming home for all alumni, life, and honorary brothers. Daniel developed and implemented the candidate review and member voting processes for the first-ever elections through which Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association members chose their Board of Directors for the 2019-2021 biennium.
Over the past four years, Daniel has assisted the Omicron Chapter in its revitalization efforts. Working alongside fellow alumni Brothers and band directors at West Virginia University, Daniel helped a small group of active brothers and membership candidates restore a fraternal presence at their university, renew a shared appreciation for Kappa Kappa Psi’s values of service and brotherhood, and reignite a sense of passion and excitement about what the chapter can accomplish. Daniel has served as Sponsor of the Omicron Chapter since 2022.
At the 2023 National Convention, Daniel was elected as the Kappa Kappa Psi National Vice President for Programs. In this role, Daniel has worked with the National Committee on Programs to evaluate national programming and how it aligns with the fraternity’s five purposes and its four pillars of musicianship, leadership, brotherhood, and service. In light of this evaluation, Daniel and the committee embarked on the creation and implementation of a new national program: the National Service Spotlight, which recognizes chapters’ outstanding service projects on a quarterly basis. Daniel’s work as National Vice President for Programs has included the management of the national fraternity’s recognition programs, grant programs, and AEA Scholarship program, which serve Kappa Kappa Psi’s purposes of recognizing outstanding band members and promoting the college band movement. In tandem with this national leadership role, Daniel continues to serve on a number of committees undertaking work for both the national fraternity and the national alumni association.
Daniel’s professional and fraternal work has been recognized by Kappa Kappa Psi in a number of ways. Daniel was presented with the A. Frank Martin Award at the 2023 National Convention, and he received the first Professional Achievement Award from the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association at the 2021 National Convention. Daniel is an Honorary Brother of the Nu Gamma Chapter, the Northeast District, the Southeast District, and the National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.
Beyond his fraternal and professional work, Daniel works in other ways to better his communities. For over a decade, Daniel served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Strand Theater Initiative, a non-profit organization that owns and operates (nearly exclusively through the efforts of unpaid volunteers) a theater and adjoining café in Zelienople, a small town north of Pittsburgh. Daniel volunteered for several years as a mentor for the African American Achievement Trust Collective Focus, a project founded by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh to enhance educational outcomes of the area’s African-American youth.
Daniel and Kelly have been married nearly twenty-one years and live in Sewickley, Pennsylvania with their three children (Beatrix (15), Harris (13), and Dahlia (11)) and dog Prince.
Tammi (Rice) Ramsey (she/her) is a passionate, innovative, student-focused educator with over a decade of experience teaching both social studies and computer science. Currently, she oversees the Computer Programming Career Tech program at Sylvania Northview High School in Sylvania, Ohio, where she also serves as a Chapter Advisor for Business Professionals of America. Tammi became a Brother of Kappa Kappa Psi in April 2007, and has served in a variety of leadership roles at the chapter, district, and national level; most recently she has held the role of Vice Chair of the National Data & Assessment Committee. When she isn’t teaching, she is spending time with her husband Preston (Beta Kappa) and their kids, working on learning some new programming skills, sticking her nose in a new book, or knitting a new project.
Marc Renaud is a Life Member of the Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Michigan State University, where he was initiated in the Spring of 2007. During his time at Michigan State, Marc was an active member in the Spartan Marching Band as a Trumpet player. He also participated in the Spartan Brass. During the 2009 season, Marc served at the Marching Band President where he assisted the Directors and provided support to the members of the ensemble. Marc served the Zeta Epsilon Chapter as Corresponding Secretary in 2007-2008. In 2008 he was elected North Central District Vice President of Programs and then in 2009 he was elected President of the North Central District. In 2010, Marc was awarded the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions made to the organization.
After graduating from Michigan State, Marc became a World History and AVID teacher at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center in the MSD of Wayne Township. In 2013 Marc was appointed Team Leader for the Key Academy; an interdisciplinary team of teachers who integrated AVID principles into their classrooms. In 2015 Marc pursued further education at the University of Indianapolis, and graduated in 2016 with an MBA in Educational Leadership. In 2017, Marc returned to fraternal leadership as a North Central District Governor.
In 2019, was promoted to the role of Assistant Principal at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center until 2024. In the Fall of 2023 Marc was promoted to Principal of Chapel Hill 7th and 8th Grade Center and concluded his time at the Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center. Marc is currently in his seventh year as a North Central District Governor, actively engaging with the NCD Council and Chapters of the North Central District. Since 2011 Marc has also volunteered his time with Special Olympics of Indiana and has served as Competition Director and an Athlete Leadership University (ALU) instructor. Marc resides in Fishers, IN with his wife and two children. He enjoys supporting his children, especially out on the field during baseball and soccer seasons.
Arupa Gopal-Campbell (she/her) is honored to serve as National Vice President for Student Affairs of Kappa Kappa Psi. She is a Life Member of the Kappa Tau Chapter at the University of South Florida where she was initiated in the Spring of 2004. While active she served as Chapter President, Vice President of Membership, and represented the chapter as Delegate at District (serving as Chair of the Nominations Committee in 2006 and KKPsi Chair of the Convention Site Committee in 2007) and National conventions. She was also honored to be a member of the National Intercollegiate Band in 2005 and 2007.
As a student at USF Arupa participated in the Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Opera Orchestra, and served as Drum Major of the Herd of Thunder Marching Band. She also gave two recitals, performed in various intercollegiate bands, and was a Finalist in the USF Concerto Competition. Additionally, she served as Administrative Coordinator for Festival of Winds, an annual recruitment event bringing hundreds of high school students from around the state to play in one of three ensembles, participate in masterclasses, and attend performances.
After she developed an interest in Arts Administration, Arupa expanded her education into the College of Business and added an internship with The Florida Orchestra. She graduated in 2007 with a Dual Major in Music and Management and continued her journey at New York University where she attained a Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration in 2009. While in New York she worked for the Brooklyn Philharmonic in both the Education and Production departments, Distinguished Concerts International New York as Executive Assistant and then Production Associate, and On Stage at Kingsborough as Company Manager. As she worked for an independent performing arts organization, a concert production company, and a performing arts center, she developed skills in the areas of event planning, programming, production, artist relations, marketing and outreach, development and fundraising, and general office management.
Upon returning to Tampa, Arupa began working in the Dean’s Office of the College of the Arts at the University of South Florida. She reconnected with her home chapter and helped start the Tampa Bay Local Alumni Association. After a few years she explored new opportunities in the fraternity and served on the Chapter Officer Resources & Training Committee from 2017-2019, and was designated as Sponsor of the Kappa Tau Chapter in the Fall of 2018, a capacity in which she still currently serves. She was also appointed as Southeast District Governor in 2018 and served until 2024. Additionally, she was a member of the Centennial Alumni Band in Stillwater in 2019, served on the Sponsor & Director Task Force from 2021-2023, and holds Honorary Membership for the Southeast District and National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, and the Southeast District of Tau Beta Sigma. In 2022 she was very excited to move from the Dean’s Office into working as Administrative Specialist in the USF School of Music where she engages students, faculty, and staff to accomplish their goals.
Aside from her fraternal and professional work, Arupa is Co-Chair of the USF Music Alumni Society where she spearheads planning events for Music Alumni throughout the year and has been serving in that capacity since 2008. She helps organize social events and service projects, including their biggest gathering at Homecoming each year culminating with the Alumni Band on the field at the game. Additionally, she is Operations Manager for the Florida Wind Band, a semi-professional wind ensemble serving the Tampa Bay Area. Along with coordinating logistics for a season of five full band concerts and several chamber performances each year, she also assists with planning for the youth bands made up of middle and high school students from around Hillsborough County.
Arupa enjoys reading, playing cozy games, exploring new foods and cultures, and spending time with her husband, Aaron, and their three cats Korra, Blake, and Cheddar.
Justyn “JP” Davis is the Assistant Director of Bands at Mauldin High School in Greenville, South Carolina, currently in his eighth year of teaching. At Mauldin, JP has been instrumental in leading the concert ensembles to achieve multiple superior ratings at concert and contest performances. Notably, he helped the Wind Ensemble perform for the first time at the 2019 SCMEA Professional Development Conference. He also directs the Mauldin High School Marching Mav Band, guiding them to significant accomplishments, including becoming Bands of America Regional Finalists and earning multiple appearances at the SCBDA 5A State Marching Band Finals, with a program-best finish of fourth place.
JP holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and a Certificate of Performance from the University of South Carolina (2017) and a Master of Music Education from Florida State University (2022). During his time at USC, JP performed with all of the university’s concert ensembles, was a featured soloist with the USC Wind Ensemble, and served as Drum Major for the Carolina Band for three years. Additionally, he played saxophone with the university’s pep bands.
Professionally, JP is an active member of the National Association for Music Education, South Carolina Music Educator’s Association, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Within Kappa Kappa Psi, he has contributed as a member of the National Ritual Performance and Education Committee and currently serves as a Governor for the Southeast District. Passionate about leadership development, JP dedicates much of his time during school breaks to leading workshops and camps that inspire the next generation of musicians and leaders.
Ayleen Elizabeth Sanchez (She/Her/Hers) is a Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi from the Alpha Chi chapter at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Ayleen became a Brother of the Alpha Chi Chapter on November 27, 2016. During her time at UTEP, Ayleen participated in numerous ensembles, playing clarinet in the Marching Miners, UTEP Pep Band, and Concert Bands. She was part of the petitioning group for the Alpha Chi Chapter, helping recharter the chapter in the fall of 2016.
Ayleen held various leadership roles within the chapter and district. She served as Chapter Secretary, Vice President, Vice President of Membership, and Chapter President. Additionally, she was the Southwest District Vice President for Membership during her final year as an Active Brother. Currently, Ayleen serves on the National Curriculum Development Committee as Vice Chair and has worked on the advising team for the Widener University petitioning group. Alongside being a Life Member of the Alpha Chi Chapter, Ayleen is also an Honorary Member of the Southwest District of Kappa Kappa Psi.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Biology from UTEP, Ayleen decided to pursue an MBA at UTEP to further her education and excel in her career. She remains active in the band community by offering her services as a videographer and content creator for local high school marching bands and color guards. Additionally, she is a member of the UTEP Clarinet Choir.
Professionally, Ayleen works at UTEP as an Administrative Specialist for the Department of Music. In this role, she collaborates with the music faculty and staff as well as various music organizations on campus.
Dr. Derek Stoughton has enjoyed a long and fruitful career in dedicated service to Kappa Kappa Psi, with extensive experience fostering growth, education, and collaboration within the organization. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Expansion Committee (2023–present), working to establish new chapters at universities nationwide. Previously, he served as the founder and chair of the Sponsor/Director Task Force (2021–2023), creating resources to support Chapter Sponsors and Directors of Bands in effectively managing their chapters. From 2017 to 2021, Dr. Stoughton contributed to the National Curriculum Committee, serving as chair from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he oversaw and enhanced the “Road to Wisdom,” the fraternity’s membership education curriculum, while presenting workshops and providing guidance to students nationwide.
In his professional life, Dr. Stoughton serves as the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Central Arkansas. In this role, he serves as director of the Bear Marching Band and Purple Rage Basketball Band, conductor of the Symphonic Band, and teaches courses in music education. Before his appointment at UCA, Dr. Stoughton served as Interim Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at Southeastern Louisiana University. In this capacity, he oversaw all aspects of the athletic band program, including the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band and the Basketball Pep Band. Dr. Stoughton also served as conductor of both the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, taught courses in music education, and observed student teachers during their residencies in public schools.
At UCA, Dr. Stoughton also serves as the chapter sponsor for the Epsilon Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Gamma Tau chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.
Dr. Stoughton holds a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Wind Conducting and Literature from the University of Colorado-Boulder, a Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Studies and Human Learning from The University of Texas at Austin. His primary conducting teachers were Dr. Donald McKinney, Dr. Joseph Missal, and Dr. Robert Carnochan.
Kyle Thompson (he/they) is a Life Member of the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Eastern Michigan University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Music with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. In April 2024, he completed his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership: Higher Education/Student affairs from EMU. During his time at EMU, Kyle was known as the “Studio Switch Hitter” within the School of Music. Kyle’s primary was Flute, but started at EMU as a bassoonist. Kyle played Tenor Saxophone in Basketball Band and Jazz Ensemble, as well as the Pride of the Peninsula Marching Band where he served as Section Leader of the Tenors for two years. Kyle played Oboe and Clarinet in the EMU Concert Band, rounding out his collegiate performance experience as a woodwind doubler. He was the first music major at EMU to put on a full Woodwind Recital, performing 6 pieces on 5 different instruments for his Senior Recital. Kyle uses his music degree now to teach band camps, coach woodwind sectionals for local high schools, and perform as a pit musician for musicals across Southeast Michigan. Kyle has worked with over 20 different high schools, and played in over 50 musical productions ranging from local theatre productions to high end professional productions.
Kyle has served in various leadership roles at the chapter level, district level, and national level of Kappa Kappa Psi. Initiated in 2015, he served as Chapter Secretary for two years before his graduation in 2017. With the founding of the North Central District Alumni Association in 2018, Kyle joined and was a part of the Fundraising Committee. In 2019, he was part of the first elected Board of Directors for the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association serving as the Membership Director. He oversaw alumni membership and added a new Local Alumni Association tier, as well as a reduced price option for Graduating Seniors during the COVID pandemic. Before the COVID pandemic, Kyle was able to represent the AABOD at the Texas Music Educator Association Conference alongside other National HQ Staff and TBS Sisters. After his time on the AABOD, Kyle redirected his focus to his own professional development and returned to school later that year.
While studying to earn his Master’s Degree, Kyle maintained a 4.0 GPA and had the opportunity to work directly with college students in orientation at Washtenaw Community College, and in career coaching at the University of Michigan. He also accepted a formal invitation to join Phi Kappa Phi in 2023, which is the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society. Graduate students are only given an invitation if they are among the top 10% of their class. Kyle served his local chapter as Student Vice President for the 2023-2024 academic year. At WCC Kyle was in charge of helping incoming students make sure they had everything they needed in order to enroll in courses. Kyle sought to connect incoming students and their families with whatever resources they needed and answered any questions they had ranging from applying for financial aid to applying for graduation. At the University of Michigan, he supports international students through providing comprehensive resources and support to students and alumni while aiding in career exploration, skill development, and job search strategies. Kyle has helped students develop their skills as a leader, utilizing CliftonStrengths and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessments to provide students with an understanding of their leadership styles. These assessment tools also provide a way for students to talk about themselves to future employers during job interviews.
Kyle lives with his partner, Brian Collins, Life Member of the Lambda Tau chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Central Michigan University, and his two cats, Lucille Rose and Frisco Bartholomew. Outside of work and music, he is an avid gamer. You can often find him playing some games on his PC, PS5, or Switch. Tell him what your favorite Pokemon is, he’ll be more than happy to talk about his love for all things Pokemon!
Kathrine (Katie) Boyer (she/her) was initiated into the Gamma Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Purdue University in the Spring of 2014. During her time with Gamma Pi, she served as Publicity Chair and Alumni Secretary. She was a proud member of Purdue University’s “All-American” Marching Band for four years, and still actively participates in alumni band every year. Katie proudly holds the title of Life Member.
After graduation from Purdue with a Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and Professional Writing (and minors in Women’s Studies & LGBTQ Studies), Katie began a career in marketing as a content marketer. At the same time, Katie was pursuing her Master’s in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts, which she received in July of 2020. It was at the height of the pandemic when Katie took a leap of faith and had a career change. She began working at Purdue Federal Credit Union where she found her calling. From Lead Member Consultant to Assistant Manager to Compliance Specialist, Katie’s passion for service has been reignited. Through her professional role, she has stepped into multiple volunteering roles, such as with Pride Lafayette, YWCA of Greater Lafayette, the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, and many more.
Her step into the corporate world also made her seek a Graduate Certificate in Environment, Social, & Governance (ESG) Strategies from the University of Colorado – Boulder. As Katie likes to phrase it, “ESG is basically the corporate way of saying businesses should care about people.” After receiving her certificate, she knew she wanted more, and so she began pursuing a Master’s in Sustainable Management from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. This program will provide her with the tools to continue serving her community through sustainable and economic development practices.
During her time after undergraduate and while she was figuring out her career, Katie always had one constant in her life – Kappa Kappa Psi. She has attended ten North Central District Conventions and every National Convention since 2015. She sat on the National Communications Committee for five years and spent 2 years as the Blog Lead. She was also the social committee co-chair of the North Central District Alumni Association for one year before stepping into the Outreach Director role among the NCDAA’s Board of Directors. From there, she transitioned to Business Director of the NCDAA. Katie has also been a member of the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association’s Professional & Programs Committee, where she worked on the Professional Forums subcommittee for a year. Katie has also made sure to remember her roots by supporting the active chapter of Gamma Pi and trying to “exemplify the role of a life member.”
Katie has a philosophy on life that happiness is the key to fulfillment, and the key to happiness is being a good person. Outside of her fraternal and professional role, Katie fills her time with the things she loves. This includes fiction writing, traveling, reading, hiking, binge-watching Law & Order SVU, volunteering, arts and crafts, and spending time with her friends, family, and girlfriend. For more information about Katie, please feel free to email her at kathrineboyer@kkpsi.org.
Molly Kuchan is a Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi and was initiated into the Kappa Alpha chapter at the University of Minnesota in Fall 2011. As an active member, she served as Chapter Webmaster, Vice President, and Midwest District Vice President. Since graduating in 2015, Molly has stayed engaged with Kappa Kappa Psi in various committees, task forces, and leadership positions, including serving on the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association Board of Directors as the Outreach and Philanthropy Director and Vice Chair for Fraternal Development.
A proud Gopher alumna, Molly played trumpet in marching and pep bands and served on the University of Minnesota Band Alumni Society Board. Professionally, she is a Regional Vice President for The Standard, focusing on retirement plans. Outside of work, Molly lives in Columbus, OH, with her two cats, Kiki and Oz. She enjoys traveling, skiing, and cheering on her favorite sports teams. She loves to spend time with family and friends and has a knack for adventure. Molly also volunteers with various other organizations and non-profits.
Donald Lee, Jr. is a licensed educator in Music, English, and Educational Administration with 30+ years experience and is currently Instructor of English and Coordinator of Internship Activities for the Department of English and Communications at South Carolina State University after having served 10 years as Director of Fine Arts and English Instructor at the Orangeburg High School for Health Professions. He is passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advocacy; ensuring that everyone has a voice that is heard and valued and has served as chair and advisor for the Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity’s national DEIA Committee.
Donald continues to serve as Assistant Director of Bands at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, SC. Donald also serves on the Board of the Orangeburg Part-Time Players (OPTP) Theatre Troupe as President where he has been given the opportunity to work with various community organizations to help strengthen the BlueBird Theatre which houses the OPTP. Furthering his commitment to the advancement of theatre in the state of South Carolina and America, Donald was appointed to the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Theatre Association (SCTA) and the Board of Trustees for the Orangeburg County Fine Arts Council (OCFAC). He is also a member of the State Class 3A Marching Band committee for the South Carolina Band Director’s Association (SCBDA).
Outside of his community engagements, Donald serves as Grand (National) Vice President for Esquire XIII Fraternity, Inc., and as an elected member of the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association Board of Directors. Continuing his educational and civic engagements, Donald is an active member of the National Education Association, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), The American Library Association (ALA), the Modern Language Association (MLA), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the South Carolina Music Educator’s Association (SCMEA), the South Carolina Band Director’s Association (SCBDA) and the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators (SCABSE). Donald is a proud brother of Esquire XIII Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia of America.
In his spare time, Donald still arranges and composes music for bands nationwide, performs as a Percussionist/Vocalist/Sound Tech for The SultréMix Band based in Florence, SC, and is a Sensei (Senior Teacher) for Renshi (Master Teacher) John Bates in Bates’ Doryoku Budo Martial Arts School in Orangeburg, SC.
Donald lives in Orangeburg with his wife Josalyn, herself the director of the South Carolina State University Writing Center, and their two youngest children Donald, III, 22, and Jordan, 20. Donald and Josalyn are the proud “PopPop and GiGi” to Jaidyn Hughes, age 2 years, Xylee Nichols, age 17 months, and Aiden Hughes, age 1 week.
Feel free to contact Donald at (803) 707-6497, cell; (803) 536-8355, office; or by email at dleezh@gmail.com.
Currently serving on the National Council and Board of Trustees as the Immediate Past President, Jessica McAlarney Lee was initiated into the Eta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania on November 22, 2003. As an active Brother from 2004 – 2008, she served her chapter as Social Director, Vice President of Service, and Chapter President, where her chapter won the 2007 Northeast District John P. Ross Governor’s Cup for Most Improved Chapter. She also served the Northeast District as District President from 2007-2008. While at Lock Haven, Jessica performed as a percussionist with the LHU Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Percussion Ensemble. In May of 2008, Jessica graduated cum laude with Bachelor of Science degrees in Special and Elementary Education.
Following graduation in 2008, Jessica continued to work with Kappa Kappa Psi on the district and national levels. Jessica served as the petitioning group advisor to the Nu Delta chapter at McMurry University. She has also presented workshops over leadership, fraternal values, and membership education at district and national conventions for the last 15 years, including facilitating sessions at the Kappa Kappa Psi National Leadership Conference for District and National Leadership. Jessica has served for 8 years on the National Curriculum Development Committee, as one of the authors of The Road to Wisdom and 6 years on the Ritual Education and Performance Committee, as one of the authors of the The Inner Circle Ritual Education program. Jessica also serves as one of the Keynote Speakers of the fraternity’s Leadership Development Program, The Founders’ Circle.
Jessica has served for the last 8 years on the National Council, as National Vice President for Student Affairs, National Vice President for Colonization & Membership, and in 2021-2023, served as the 48th National President of Kappa Kappa Psi. As National President, Jessica worked to reCHARGE Kappa Kappa Psi by centering programs and initiatives on the values found in our ritual and expanding chapter officer and other development resources available to our Brothers coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. A champion for students, she has worked to elevate all voices within the organization through expanded committee opportunities and appointments, updating the fraternity’s mission statement, strategic planning, which resulted in the Strive for Five initiative, updating the Road to Wisdom to include an Our Diversity Matters lesson, and facilitated work for an accommodations handbook for the Ritual. As Immediate Past President, she has served as Board Secretary, developed standard operating procedure documents for the Board of Trustees, presented leadership workshops, and assisted with the execution of projects, including the AEA Society campaign, National Intercollegiate Band, and Intercollegiate Jazz Band.
A life member of the Eta Alpha chapter, Jessica is also an honorary member of the Southwest District, National Chapter, and the Gamma Nu chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, as well as an honorary member of the Delta Sigma and Kappa Upsilon chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Southwest, Northeast, North Central, Southeast, Midwest, and Western Districts and the National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.
Jessica graduated in August of 2013 with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. Since then, she has consistently held leadership positions in her professional life. Currently, Jessica is the Director of Curriculum & Instruction in Bullard Independent School District, a 4A school district in East Texas. Previous to this position, Jessica has been a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, and a special education teacher. Jessica currently resides in Bullard, TX with her husband and Past National President, Jack, 14 year old son & Euphonium player, Jackson, 11 year old daughter, Emmy, and their dogs, Holly and Muffy.
Victoria Liu (she/her) is a Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi from the Nu Chapter at the University of Michigan. She was initiated in January 2009 and served as an active Brother in a variety of roles, including Chapter Corresponding Secretary and Chair of joint (with ΤΒΣ- Λ) and separate committees for membership education, continuing membership education, ritual and regalia, and top chapter bids. Victoria served the North Central District as Chair of the 2011 Ad Hoc Policy Committee and standing Jurisdiction Committee and as a member of the 2012 Membership Education Committee. For her efforts, she was recognized in 2011 with the Nu Chapter’s “1925 Award,” given to the Brother of the year, and was a 2011 Yeoman Leadership Award campus-wide nominee for student leaders without a title. Victoria played piccolo and spun flag in the Michigan Marching Band and was principal flute and piccolo in the Campus Symphony Orchestra. In addition, Victoria served as an Arbiter for the University’s Office of Student Conflict Resolution; her service in this role was inspired by her anti-hazing advocacy that then led to her professional commitment as an advocate.
As an alumna, Victoria served most recently as Vice Chair of the National Programs Committee and Vice Chair of the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association’s Awards Sub-committee. She has previously served as part of the 2020 COVID-19 Chapter Elections Team and as a member of the 2021–2023 Chapter Operations (CHOPS) Committee. Victoria co-founded and served as Finance Chair of the Hampton Roads Alumni Association in 2024, and she previously served on the 2016–2017 Northeast District Alumni Association’s Awards and Parliamentary Committee.
In 2012, Victoria graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Brain, Behavior and Cognitive Science and English Language and Literature. She earned her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 2015.
Professionally, Victoria is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. In this capacity, she prosecutes cases that include violent and organized crimes, narcotics conspiracies, white collar fraud, human trafficking, and child exploitation. Victoria’s legal experience is expansive and diverse and includes both civil and criminal practice at the federal and state levels in multiple jurisdictions.
Before her tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney began in 2024, Victoria was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps and was stationed in the Fleet-concentration areas of San Diego, California and Norfolk, Virginia. Her responsibilities included prosecuting misdemeanor and felony crimes, providing individual legal assistance to Sailors, and representing the Navy in administrative separations proceedings. Prior to commissioning into the Navy in 2019, Victoria clerked for a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and worked as a litigation associate at a major law firm in New York City. Her pro bono work at the law firm included immigration and criminal defense.
Victoria is a first-generation Chinese American attorney and devotes her professional development energy towards the advancement of AANHPI attorneys. Victoria serves as Co-Chair of the Military and Veterans Network of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and as Co-Chair of the Government Attorneys Forum of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area. She is also a member of the D.C. area giving circle AAPI Philanthropy Leadership and Community Engagement. Victoria plays flute and piccolo in the Columbia Concert Band.
In her free time, Victoria enjoys competitive board game nights and high-thrill amusement park days, and she is always down for food adventures and karaoke. She is known to initiate group hangouts and plan themed parties and hopes to travel to all 50 states (currently at 37) and many more countries. Victoria and her cats, Vivace and Dolce, make their permanent home in Maryland.
*Disclaimer: Victoria serves the Fraternity in her personal capacity and nothing she says or does in this position nor any views she expresses should be attributed to the Department of Justice, the Department of the Navy, or any other federal agency.
Preston M. Ramsey is an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement with The University of Toledo Foundation, where he directs alumni engagement efforts for UToledo’s Health Science Campus colleges (Health and Human Services, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy) as well as for the Rocket Marching Band. Preston also coordinates regional alumni programming in Washington state, Oregon, and California. Additionally, his role includes support for annual giving and major gift efforts, oversight of alumni affiliate / chapter financials, and on-going stewardship.
Mr. Ramsey earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Bowling Green State University in 2008. Initiated into the Beta Kappa Chapter on December 7, 2003, Preston participated in the Falcon Marching Band (FMB), University Band, and Athletic Band during his time at BGSU. He served in multiple leadership roles, both in the chapter as well as in the Falcon Marching Band.
Preston went on to earn a Master of Science in Educational Leadership Studies at Oklahoma State University in 2010. While at OSU, Preston worked at Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters, serving as one of three Alumni, Chapter, & Colony Coordinators leading up to the 2009 National Convention in Phoenix. He would later serve as the first Kappa Kappa Psi National Development Coordinator – a role in which he served as lead for the “All Aboard” Campaign and assisted in the redesign process of the Kappa Kappa Psi national website in 2010. After his time in Stillwater, Preston continued his service to Kappa Kappa Psi in a variety of ways – specifically as a committee member, focus group facilitator, petitioning group advisor, and as technology team lead for the virtual conventions (district conventions and D.C. al Coda) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr. Ramsey has held memberships in the American College Personnel Association, the National Council on Family Relations, and the Council of Alumni Marketing and Membership Professionals. In Oct 2024, he completed 15 years of service as a member of the Bowling Green State University Band Alumni Society Board of Directors, serving primarily as the alumni marching band reunion coordinator since 2012. He currently serves as the chapter sponsor of the Beta Kappa chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Alpha Xi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, both at Bowling Green State University, and also serves on the Revenue Committee of the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association.
Preston is a Life Member of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. He resides in Maumee, OH with his wife Tammi and their two children, Shalane and Matthew.
