1999 – James Yolch (Minnesota, Beta Chi ’93)
2000 – Nick LeRoy (Utah, Alpha Tau ’90)
2001 – Jeffrey Mark (Montana State, Gamma Kappa ’96)
2002 – Korey Kimball (Lamar, Epsilon Kappa ’97)
2002 – Stewart Sapien (Northern Arizona, Theta Rho ’95)
2004 – Justin Buck (Southeast Missouri State, Epsilon Iota ’96)
2005 & 2006 – Charles Fellers (Oklahoma, Beta Omicron ’95)
2007 – Thomas Olsen (Illinois, Beta Eta ’02)
2007 & 2008 – Mark Doerr (Illinois, Beta Eta ’03)
2008 – J.R. Parsons (Wyoming, Iota Alpha ’01)
2009 & 2010 – Ben Zitek (Nebraska, Gamma Beta ’00)
2010 – Rick Burt (Georgia State, Epsilon Nu ’00)
2012 – Matthew Folz (Indiana State, Theta Omicron ’07)
2013 – Sean Burns (Rensselaer, Gamma Tau ’03)
2013 – Deniger Cobb (Delta State, Zeta Beta ’07)
2014 – Michael Eberhard (California State-Fresno, Iota Beta ’08)
2015 – John Mickles (Drexel, Lambda Zeta ’09)
2016 – Jordan King (Arizona, Gamma Delta ’10)
2017 – Matthew Snyder (Winthrop, Theta Sigma ’13)
2018 – Lance Coulter (Western Kentucky, Zeta Epsilon ’05)
2019 – Michael Riedl (Kansas, Beta Gamma ’16)
2019 – Jeffery Farris (Toledo, Epsilon Epsilon ’12)
2020 – Jared Campbell (East Central, Epsilon Omega ’14)
2021 – JC Blackmon (Delta State, Zeta Beta ’13)
2022 – Colton Steele (Oklahoma, Beta Omicron ’19)
2022 & 2023 – Tarik Terry (Old Dominion, Zeta Iota ’19)
2023 – DeVeron Shannon (Central Oklahoma, Lambda Iota ’19)
2024 – Nicholas Hopkins (Northwestern State, Mu Kappa ’17)
About The Order of Esactius
The annals of history have accurately reported great acts of valor. There was the French Foreign Legion, the Wells Fargo Pony Express, Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders, and now the High Order of Esactius – through sleet, snow and insurmountable odds, these brave men, one and all, have marched forward, backward and laterally.
The brave and daring staff members who have traversed this continent by all modes of transportation doing the good of the Order, in most cases, stand tall amongst these exceptional groups of brave and daring adventurers.
Who can say what the lasting effects of “road shock” are on the minds and bodies of these dedicated troops? Especially considering the lost luggage; the long, hot bus trips; the less than sanitary restrooms and the rides from the airport to the house or cave in the back seat of a convertible.
Do you have stories or pictures to share from your time on staff or meet ups throughout the years? Submit them now!
2025 ESACTIUS SUPER REUNION
Join us June 27-28 in Memphis!
Reunion Events Include:
Party on the MHQ Patio: Friday, June 27
Esactius Golf Tournament: Saturday, June 28
Dinner at the Rendezvous: Saturday, June 28
The Esactius Scholarship
The Esactius Scholarship is awarded annually to a former or current staff member of Pi Kappa Alpha whom is pursuing an additional degree, either undergraduate or graduate studies. The recipient must be or have been an employee of the Fraternity for no less than six months. Applications are due on May 1 of each year.
Previous Scholarship Recipients
Esactius Staff
Click on a year to see information on Esactius staff who joined in that year. Know of a Lost Esactii? Help us find their contact information here!
1936
Robert M. McFarland, Jr. (Georgia Tech, Alpha Delta ’19) – Executive Secretary
1939
John F. Malone (Oklahoma, Beta Omicron ’34)
John served as Pi Kappa Alpha’s assistant executive secretary in 1939. He first gained notice at the New Orleans National Convention in 1936, when he acted as president in that convention’s model initiation. He later participated in the initiations of over 300 men.
1940
Freeman H. Hart (Hampden-Sydney, Iota ’28) – Executive Secretary
William M. Thigpen, Jr. (Emory, Beta Kappa ’36) – Assistant Executive Secretary
1941
Charles L. Freeman (Washington, Beta Lambda ’28)
Having served as a traveling secretary in 1941, Charles was elected national president at the Denver 1964 Convention. His service includes national vice president, national treasurer, Foundation trustee, and district president. In the summer of 1965, the Supreme Council with strong urging from National President Freeman, reaffirmed that no person otherwise qualified would be denied membership “on the basis of race, religion, or national origin.” He received the Fraternity’s Loyalty Award in 1972.
1945
Robert D. Lynn (Presbyterian, Mu ’31)
Having served as a traveling secretary in 1945, Lynn became executive secretary of the Fraternity at the 1946 Convention. During his administration the staff grew to include four traveling secretaries, a sizeable clerical staff and several executives. In 1959, he resigned to become a school headmaster. Lynn served as national editor from 1949-1970, and as a national vice president during 1968-70. He received the Loyalty Award in 1971, was inducted posthumously into the Order of West Range in 1991.
1947
Kenneth L. Armstrong (Ohio State, Alpha Rho ’42)
Charles R. Burton (Kentucky, Omega ’41)
Burton served PIKE as a district president in 1950.
David S. Cook (Ohio State, Alpha Rho ’41)
John R. Horton (Davidson, Beta ’35)
Horton served PIKE as national alumni secretary (1964-66) and national secretary (1966-68).
1948
Byron A. “Pat” Clendinning Jr. (Millsaps, Alpha Iota ’45)
Pat entered Chapter Eternal in February 2016.
1950
Richard C. Shultz (Pennsylvania State, Beta Alpha ’45)
Richard entered Chapter Eternal in April 2001.
Thomas D. Abernathy (Alabama, Gamma Alpha ’24)
Tom has entered Chapter Eternal.
1951
Thomas A. Bowles (California-Berkeley, Alpha Sigma ’47)
Tom has entered Chapter Eternal.
William E. Rothrock (Mississippi, Gamma Iota ’46)
William has entered Chapter Eternal. He served as Field Secretary, Office Manager and Assistant Executive Secretary from 1951- 1953.
1952
William E. Hayes (Florida, Alpha Eta ’49)
Bill entered Chapter Eternal in November 2001.
John W. Hein (Gamma Eta, Southern California ’50)
John has entered Chapter Eternal. He retired as director of right of way and land with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. John and his wife, Mary, lived in Huntington Beach, California.
Gary Steiner (Beta Xi, Wisconsin ’50)
Gary has entered Chapter Eternal.
1953
Earl Watkins (Mississippi, Gamma Iota ’49)
Earl Watkins was named executive secretary in 1961, following the resignation of Robert McLeod. For six years, he directed the strengthening of the Fraternity in the area of housing. In 1966, however, Watkins became gravely ill. He missed the St. Louis 1966 Convention. Watkins rallied briefly, but then died suddenly on April 19, 1967, while still in office.
Frank B. Akerman (Florida, Alpha Eta ’45)
Frank has entered Chapter Eternal.
1954
David A. Collins (Presbyterian, Mu ’51)
David Collins served the Fraternity as a field secretary, administrative assistant, assistant executive director, and finally, as acting executive director. He entered chapter eternal in February 2025.
Stanley F. Love (Marshall, Delta Iota ’51)
Stan Love served the Fraternity as university relations director in 1962-64 and became the editor of the Shield & Diamond in 1971. He moved the magazine more toward a series of feature stories, and the chapter newsletters, except for an occasional feature, were reduced to short notes. He resigned as editor in 1972 and later served as a national vice president during 1974-76. He also served the Foundation as a trustee during 1993-95. Stan entered Chapter Eternal on December 17, 2016.
1955
Charles C. Byrd (Delta Iota, Marshall ’52)
Charles is the owner of Rancho Brazito, Inc. He and his wife, Ann, live in Mesilla Park, New Mexico.
Charles has entered Chapter Eternal.
Frank L. Serpico Jr. (Delta Eta, Delaware ’52)
Frank retired as a colonel from the United States Army. He and his wife, Marilyn, live in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Frank has entered Chapter Eternal.
1956
Lynwood B. Kleinhoffer (Ohio University, Gamma Omicron ’53)
Lyn entered Chapter Eternal in September 2006.
John W. Kraft (Penn State, Beta Alpha ’54)
John is a retired community college president. He lives in Orlando, Florida.
1958
John W. Browning Jr. (Arkansas State, Delta Theta ’54)
John entered Chapter Eternal in June 2007. He served PIKE as national rush director during 1962-63.
John S. Jones (Florida Southern, Delta Delta ’55)
John has entered Chapter Eternal.
Maxwell B. McCullough (Miami Univ., Delta Gamma ’55)
Farrell Thomas (Utah, Alpha Tau ’53)
Farrell has entered Chapter Eternal.
1959
Garth Jenkins (Wake Forest, Gamma Phi ’56)
Garth served PIKE as a district president. Following the death of Earl Watkins in 1967, he became executive director, a post he held during 1967-69. He retired as dean of student affairs at Stetson University.
John C. McMeekin (Penn State, Beta Alpha ’54)
John served as a district president. He retired as president and CEO of University Technology Park in Chester, New York.
Thomas G. Salmon Jr. (Mississippi State, Gamma Theta ’56)
Thomas retired as a pediatric dentist.
1960
James Henderson (Kansas State, Alpha Omega ’57)
Jim retired as a self-employed consultant.
Robert L. McLeod Jr. (Davidson, Beta ’23)
Robert McLeod served as executive secretary in 1960-61, following Robert Lynn. He went on to be national chaplain during 1962-66. He entered Chapter Eternal in August 1998.
1961
Burnitt Bealle Jr. (Mississippi State, Gamma Theta ’55)
David E. Odom (South Carolina, Xi ’57)
David has entered Chapter Eternal.
Reese I. Joye Jr. (South Carolina, Xi ’57)
Reese has joined Chapter Eternal.
George L. LaLanne (Colorado, Beta Upsilon ’57)
George has entered Chapter Eternal.
David G. Leaverton (San Diego State, Delta Kappa ’55)
1962
Alan M. Baker (Southern California, Gamma Eta ’59)
William J. Crosby (Millsaps, Alpha Iota ’58)
James R. Hegner (Mississippi State, Gamma Theta ’55)
John C. McFarland (Georgia Tech, Alpha Delta ’53)
John McFarland went on to serve as rush director during 1965-66.
Harry W. Steele (East Tennessee State, Epsilon Zeta ’58)
William P. Turk (Missouri, Alpha Nu ’61)
William has entered Chapter Eternal.
1963
Robert C. Felts (Cincinnati, Alpha Xi ’60)
Gerald Holter Jr. (Rhodes, Theta ’59)
Robert J. McClosky, Jr. (Stetson, Delta Upsilon ’62)
Darrell L. McMullen (San Diego State, Delta Kappa ’60)
1964
William W. Bates (Southern Mississippi, Delta Mu ’63)
Michael V. Mulchay (Arizona, Gamma Delta ’61)
Michael has entered Chapter Eternal.
Richard F. Ogle (Alabama, Gamma Alpha ’61)
Richard Ogle served as national vice president during 1972-74, and as national president during 1976-78. He was president of the Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation in 1983-84, and a Foundation trustee during 1979-85. Since 1985, he served as a Foundation trustee emeritus. Richard entered Chapter Eternal on October 27, 2016.
James D. Savage Jr. (East Tennessee State, Epsilon Zeta ’60)
James has entered Chapter Eternal.
Raymond A. Vorus (Memphis, Delta Zeta ’57)
1965
Patrick W. Halloran III (Nebraska-Omaha, Delta Chi ’62)
Pat served as chapter consultant and national rush director before eventually becoming the head of the International Headquarters for eleven years. His many years of service were recognized when he received the Fraternity’s Loyalty Award in 1995 and was inducted into the Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation’s Order of West Range in 1996. Pat entered Chapter Eternal in 2024.
A. Gerry Hodges (Auburn, Upsilon ’62)
Walter H. Jahn (Western Reserve, Beta Epsilon ’54)
Walter has entered Chapter Eternal.
Larry T. Lincoln (Illinois, Beta Eta ’63)
James R. Mueller (New Mexico, Beta Delta ’59)
Lance D. Perkins (Idaho State, Epsilon Rho ’63)
Doug R. Winger (Illinois, Beta Eta ’61)
Doug has entered Chapter Eternal.
1966
David L. Brown (Linfield, Delta Rho ’63)
David has entered Chapter Eternal.
Anthony J. “Tony” Felicetti (Syracuse, Alpha Chi ’64)
Bob R. Moody (Memphis, Delta Zeta ’66)
Bob has entered Chapter Eternal.
Raymond L. Orians (Memphis, Delta Zeta ’66)
There is so much to say about Ray Orians! Having dedicated 40 years to Pi Kappa Alpha’s professional staff, he is the consummate Fraternity professional. Ray retired from Pi Kappa Alpha in 2009.
J. Lance Parker (Utah, Alpha Tau ’63)
Wyatt A. “Corky” Stewart (Delta Zeta, Memphis ’61)
Hubert R. Vance (East Tennessee, Epsilon Zeta ’64)
Hubert has entered Chapter Eternal.
1967
Loren “Bernie” B. Basch (Utah, Alpha Tau ’64)
Martin K. “Marty” Bullard (Memphis, Delta Zeta ’62)
Marty has entered Chapter Eternal.
Daniel F. McGehee (Southeast Missouri State, Epsilon Iota ’63)
Dan worked for the Fraternity from 1967-1969, first as a chapter consultant and then as the first Director of Chapter Services in 1968. Dan has also served PIKE as district president, regional president, legal counsel, international vice president, and as a member of the Risk Awareness Foundation.
1968
Roger S. Eklund (Linfield, Delta Rho ’65)
Charles R. Herron III (Mississippi, Gamma Iota ’65)
Joseph J. Marasco (East Carolina, Epsilon Mu ’67)
Michael R. Trueman (Indiana, Delta Xi ’65)
1969
Dennis D. Craig (South Carolina, Xi ’67)
Michael M. Morris (Southern Mississippi, Delta Mu ’66)