Executive Council
The National Council at 2017 Conference held in Buckhead, GA by Alpha Epsilon Chapter.
The National Executive Council is the elected body of the National Government. It consists of eight officers: five officers who are voted in every other year at the National Convention, an annually elected Student Representative, a previously elected Past-National President, and a Presidentially-appointed National Moderator.
In the mold of smaller organization governments, all officers (aside from the President, Executive Vice President, and Moderator) have a National Department that they control. The National Departments are populated with members of the National Board of Directors.
The National President presides over all aspects of the Fraternity. Just as the Vice Presidents, Student Representative and Past National President are directly responsible for the work of their department members, the Executive Vice President is directly responsible for the work of the Vice Presidents, Student Representative, and Past National President. The Moderator is typically a man of the cloth and while he holds one vote on the Council, he serves mainly as an advisor to the Council and others.
In the mold of smaller organization governments, all officers (aside from the President, Executive Vice President, and Moderator) have a National Department that they control. The National Departments are populated with members of the National Board of Directors.
The National President presides over all aspects of the Fraternity. Just as the Vice Presidents, Student Representative and Past National President are directly responsible for the work of their department members, the Executive Vice President is directly responsible for the work of the Vice Presidents, Student Representative, and Past National President. The Moderator is typically a man of the cloth and while he holds one vote on the Council, he serves mainly as an advisor to the Council and others.
President – David Tilden, Beta Chapter
David Tilden was inducted into Alpha Delta Gamma National Fraternity in the Spring of 2009 by the brothers of Beta Chapter at St. Louis University. David graduated from St. Louis University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in engineering. David has had a strong tie to the National AΔΓ organization since joining, attending his first national event at the 2009 Convention in Milwaukee, WI. He was elected to the National Council in 2011 as National Student Representative and worked to strengthen the attendance of the monthly active conference calls and was the Active Steward for the St. Louis Spring Leadership Conference in 2012. He also worked closely with the McKendree University Colony to help them become an active chapter in 2012.
At the Louisville, KY Convention in 2012, he was elected Vice President of Internal Affairs and continued the tradition of monthly active chapter’s conference calls to share ideas between chapters and increase conversation on recruitment, leadership building, and communications with administration. The 2014 83rd National Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, David was elected to the position of Executive Vice President to serve with President Kevin Bal. After a strong two years David was elected as the National President in 2016 in Cincinnati.
David lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife Rebecca where he works as a Clinical Applications Engineer.
At the Louisville, KY Convention in 2012, he was elected Vice President of Internal Affairs and continued the tradition of monthly active chapter’s conference calls to share ideas between chapters and increase conversation on recruitment, leadership building, and communications with administration. The 2014 83rd National Convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, David was elected to the position of Executive Vice President to serve with President Kevin Bal. After a strong two years David was elected as the National President in 2016 in Cincinnati.
David lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife Rebecca where he works as a Clinical Applications Engineer.
Vice-President – Andrew Brothers, Xi Chapter
Andrew Brothers was inducted into Alpha Delta Gamma National Fraternity in the Spring of 2007 by the brothers of Xi Chapter at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. He was appointed the Chapter Vice President of Finance soon thereafter, sparking his desire to serve the Fraternity.
Andrew graduated in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, completing his MBA in December of 2008; obtaining both degrees from Bellarmine University. He served as the Xi Chapter Ombudsman after graduation through his time as the National Chapter Financial Advisor, until he was elected National Vice President of Finance at the 79th National Convention in 2010 in Kansas City, MO. He served two terms as the National Vice President of Finance before stepping down at the 83rd National Convention in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
At the 85th National Convention in 2016 held in Covington, KY, Andrew was elected to the position of Executive Vice President. He is excited to work with the chapters in his new role. His goal for this term is increased transparency between the National Council and the Active Chapters.
Andrew resides in Louisville, KY, where he works as an accountant for an insurance company. He enjoys taking road trips, a hobby that will come in handing visiting several nearby chapters.
Andrew graduated in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, completing his MBA in December of 2008; obtaining both degrees from Bellarmine University. He served as the Xi Chapter Ombudsman after graduation through his time as the National Chapter Financial Advisor, until he was elected National Vice President of Finance at the 79th National Convention in 2010 in Kansas City, MO. He served two terms as the National Vice President of Finance before stepping down at the 83rd National Convention in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
At the 85th National Convention in 2016 held in Covington, KY, Andrew was elected to the position of Executive Vice President. He is excited to work with the chapters in his new role. His goal for this term is increased transparency between the National Council and the Active Chapters.
Andrew resides in Louisville, KY, where he works as an accountant for an insurance company. He enjoys taking road trips, a hobby that will come in handing visiting several nearby chapters.
Vice President, Internal Affairs – Nick Reinhart, Xi Chapter
Nick Reinhart is a 2015 graduate of Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. Nick joined Xi Chapter and quickly became immersed in the Fraternity.
He rose quickly to the national stage when elected to be the National Student Representative for 2013-2014 in Nashville, TN, and again for 2014-2015, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Nick also served as the Convention Steward for the 2015 Convention in Indianapolis, IN. In 2015-2016 Nick was instrumental in the chartering of a colony at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and their subsequent rise to gaining full chapter status as Alpha Kappa Chapter.
In 2016 Nick was elected to serve a two year term as the Vice President of Internal Affairs.
He rose quickly to the national stage when elected to be the National Student Representative for 2013-2014 in Nashville, TN, and again for 2014-2015, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Nick also served as the Convention Steward for the 2015 Convention in Indianapolis, IN. In 2015-2016 Nick was instrumental in the chartering of a colony at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and their subsequent rise to gaining full chapter status as Alpha Kappa Chapter.
In 2016 Nick was elected to serve a two year term as the Vice President of Internal Affairs.
Vice President, External Affairs – Jacob Miller, Alpha Eta Chapter
Jacob was the founding president of the Alpha Eta Chapter at McKendree University. The chapter was Chartered in August 12, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. He joined Alpha Delta Gamma as a candidate under the watch of Beta Chapter from St. Louis in the Spring of 2011. David Tilden, our currently National President, is his fraternity father.
Under Kevin Bal, 58th National President, Jacob served as the National Council Secretary from 2014-2015. This was Jacob's first active role on the Council, and where his passion for external affairs developed. Jacob was elected Vice President of External Affairs at the 85th National Convention in Cincinnati.
Jacob currently resides in Springfield, Missouri where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication at Missouri State University. Today you can find Jacob running his million dollar retail store for the Luxottica Retail brand; Sunglass Hut.
As Vice President of External Affairs, Jacob is most looking forward most to improving Fraternal growth and strength. Not just with new potential colonies and chapters, but with our current active chapter as well.
Under Kevin Bal, 58th National President, Jacob served as the National Council Secretary from 2014-2015. This was Jacob's first active role on the Council, and where his passion for external affairs developed. Jacob was elected Vice President of External Affairs at the 85th National Convention in Cincinnati.
Jacob currently resides in Springfield, Missouri where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication at Missouri State University. Today you can find Jacob running his million dollar retail store for the Luxottica Retail brand; Sunglass Hut.
As Vice President of External Affairs, Jacob is most looking forward most to improving Fraternal growth and strength. Not just with new potential colonies and chapters, but with our current active chapter as well.
Vice President, Finance – Aaron Judd, Rho Chapter
Aaron Judd joined Alpha Delta Gamma in the Spring of 2008 at Rho Chapter at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, KY. He graduated in 2009, Magna Cum Laude, with degrees in Accounting and Business. He then graduated from Xavier University with an MBA.
Aaron, who has twice been named the ADG Ombudsman of the year, resides in Cincinnati, where he works for a cooperative bank, and serves as a professor at Thomas More College. He lives with his wife and former ADG National Sweetheart, April Judd.
Aaron, who has twice been named the ADG Ombudsman of the year, resides in Cincinnati, where he works for a cooperative bank, and serves as a professor at Thomas More College. He lives with his wife and former ADG National Sweetheart, April Judd.
Moderator – Bradley Ray Gebben - Alpha Eta Chapter
Brad was a founding member of the Alpha Eta Chapter (est. 2012) at McKendree University in Lebanon, IL. Brad quickly found himself elected to the positions of Vice President of External Affairs and Secretary for his chapter. He also sat on McKendree University’s Inter-Greek council as a representative for ADG. He was a major factor in establishing friendly fraternity events with the rival fraternity on McKendree University’s campus. Brad graduated from McKendree University in 2012 becoming the first student in McKendree’s long history to graduate with both a Religious Studies degree and a Theater Degree.
Brad is a Reverend in the Greater St. Louis area, and a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary, where he has served as the President of the Student Body. This is his fourth year as the Spiritual Moderator for ADG, and he has presented at the previous four National events.
Brad is a Reverend in the Greater St. Louis area, and a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary, where he has served as the President of the Student Body. This is his fourth year as the Spiritual Moderator for ADG, and he has presented at the previous four National events.
Past National President – Matthew Berkshire, Psi Chapter
Matt Berkshire joined ADG in the Spring of 2004 at Psi Chapter at Barry University in Miami Shores, FL. His first contact with the National Council came when he worked as the Psi representative on the Ritual and Lore Committee in the summer of 2004. At Psi he held every officer position at least once, with a two and a half year term as President in which he helped bring the chapter back from 1 member to over 30. At Barry he won an ADG award for President's Active of the Year, Barry Greek, Man of the Year, Barry Advisor of the Year, and had the local Order of Omega scholarship named after him. In 2009 he graduated at the top of his class earning triple bachelors in Art History, Philosophy, and History, with minors in foreign language and music.
He was elected to the National Council for Alpha Delta Gamma in 2008 as the Vice President of External Affairs. Under his leadership the external affairs created protocol and went from passive chapter recruitment to strategic active engagement. Alpha Zeta became a chapter and Theta chapter was reactivated during his term. In 2010 Matthew was elected as the Vice President of Internal Affairs. In this role he created the monthly active chapter’s conference call to help better connect chapters to one another and strengthen the rapport between chapters and National Council.
In 2012, at the 81st National Convention in Louisville, KY, Matt was elected the 57th National President. As President, Matt oversaw the adoption of automated billing which exponentially increased fraternity revenue, a 12% increase in active membership, expanded social media, and the induction of two new chapters. He is serving his second consecutive term as Immediate Past National President.
After Barry, he attended Dartmouth College where he earned a dual masters in Writing and Literature. He lives in Chicago, where he works as the Executive Vice President of a shipping and logistics company. He lives with his cat, Tiberius.
He was elected to the National Council for Alpha Delta Gamma in 2008 as the Vice President of External Affairs. Under his leadership the external affairs created protocol and went from passive chapter recruitment to strategic active engagement. Alpha Zeta became a chapter and Theta chapter was reactivated during his term. In 2010 Matthew was elected as the Vice President of Internal Affairs. In this role he created the monthly active chapter’s conference call to help better connect chapters to one another and strengthen the rapport between chapters and National Council.
In 2012, at the 81st National Convention in Louisville, KY, Matt was elected the 57th National President. As President, Matt oversaw the adoption of automated billing which exponentially increased fraternity revenue, a 12% increase in active membership, expanded social media, and the induction of two new chapters. He is serving his second consecutive term as Immediate Past National President.
After Barry, he attended Dartmouth College where he earned a dual masters in Writing and Literature. He lives in Chicago, where he works as the Executive Vice President of a shipping and logistics company. He lives with his cat, Tiberius.
National Student Representative – Matthew Rancilio - Zeta Chapter
Matt Rancilio joined the Fraternity in the Spring of 2014 at Zeta Chapter at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. At Zeta he worked with all positions, with one term as Vice President of Recruitment and another as Vice President of External Affairs. Under his guidance he took part in adding nearly 40 new members and Zeta chapter recieved ADG Chapter of the Year award (2015) and ADG Membership award (2016).
He was elected to serve as the National Student Representative at Convention 2016 in Cincinnati, OH.
He is currently a senior at Rockhurst University studying Exercise Science and Physics of Medicine. He is involved in Student Senate as the Campus Life Committee Chair, Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society as Treasurer, and Voices for Justice.
He was elected to serve as the National Student Representative at Convention 2016 in Cincinnati, OH.
He is currently a senior at Rockhurst University studying Exercise Science and Physics of Medicine. He is involved in Student Senate as the Campus Life Committee Chair, Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society as Treasurer, and Voices for Justice.
