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Hitting the Road
Developed in 1960 and originally called Field Consultants, Educational Leadership Consultants have been a part of Phi Kappa Psi for 47 years. They travel as representatives of the National Fraternity and Endowment Fund to Phi Kappa Psi undergraduate chapters and meet with officers of the chapter to assess the current state of affairs at the chapter and to address areas of need. They also create a plan of action to help chapters address areas in which they are lacking or to improve already successful programs. This year, the Fraternity has welcomed four new ELCs to staff, and they will be visiting chapters throughout the school year to answer questions, assess problems and be the bridge between National and undergraduates.
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Aaron R. Chandler, Michigan Beta '02, joined Headquarters Staff in June of 2006 after graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in history. Aaron was a member of several committees during his undergraduate time at Michigan Beta. He chaired the social committee, recruitment committee, and served as treasurer. Outside the chapter, Aaron was also very involved with both the campus and the local community. He worked all four years at the Breslin Student Events Center on the MSU campus, holding a supervisor position for two of those years. He also volunteered in community events such as local penny carnivals and benefit concerts as well as serving as a local big brother for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. Originally from Frankfort, Mich., Aaron’s hobbies |
include outdoor activities such as basketball, football, swimming and others. His future endeavors include receiving a secondary education teaching certificate and entering the teaching field as well as coaching a variety of sports while being a teacher.
| Eric M. Jezewski, Ohio Theta '01, joined the Headquarters Staff in June of 2006 after graduating from Ashland University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in religion and a minor in ethics. As an undergraduate, Eric was able to serve his chapter in many ways. His responsibilities included seats on the governing, grievance and social committees, as well as holding the offices of messenger, chaplain and president. On campus, Eric worked in the University Rec Room for three years. Outside of the campus, he worked as a high school and junior high youth leader at Trinity Lutheran Church. Eric grew up in East Sparta, Ohio, outside of Canton, where he graduated from Sandy Valley High School. He has worked for Anheuser-Busch for the past four years in sales and delivery, and most recently as a high school youth leader |
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and Sunday school teacher at Peace Lutheran Church. In his spare time, he enjoys music, hunting, fishing, playing guitar, video games and watching movies. Following his service to the Fraternity as an ELC, Eric plans on continuing his education at a seminary.
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Mark J. Lipka, Pennsylvania Phi '04, joined the Headquarters Staff in June 2006 after graduating from Lycoming College with his Bachelor of the Arts degree in criminal justice with minors in legal studies and sociology. As an undergraduate, Mark served his chapter in many ways. His responsibilities included recruitment chairman, new member education chairman and vice president, among others. He and his colony brothers at Penn Phi were granted their charter in March of 2004. On campus, Mark held the office of vice president for the Campus Activities Board. Mark was a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society and Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honor Society. Mark grew up in Morrisdale, Pa. His hobbies include watching sports, fishing, riding four-wheelers and spending time with friends. Following his service to the Fraternity, Mark plans to go on to law school. |
| Erik B. Rechenbach, Tennessee Epsilon '02, joined the Headquarters Staff in June 2006 after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology/criminal justice. At Tennessee Epsilon, Erik served as recruitment chairman, scholarship chairman, fraternity education chairman, chaplain, sergeant at arms and recording secretary. Erik also served on the governing, brotherhood and social committees.
As an undergraduate, Erik went to three American Leadership Academies in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as well as two Grand Arch Councils in Pittsburgh and San Diego. On campus, Erik was very active in chapter activities and never once missed a weekly chapter meeting in his four-and-a-half years as an undergraduate.
Erik was born in Richmond, Va., but lived most of his |
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life just outside Washington, D.C. in Alexandria, Va. While at West Potomac High School, Erik pursued a private pilots’ license and soloed in an airplane at the age of 16. Erik’s hobbies include going to movies, concerts and sporting events. He also likes to read, travel and play poker. After completing his service as an ELC, Erik plans to continue his career in criminal justice. |
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