Chapter Leadership
Zeta Xi relies on a heritage of strong leadership to bring it to the forefront of fraternities at Truman State University. We thank the following brothers, alumni and professors for giving freely of their time and service to our chapter.
Chapter Leadership
President - Alex Brodeur Alpha Gamma Class, Truman State '12
The chapter president serves as an internal guiding force of the fraternity and as a main liaison to the the university and surrounding community. Alex is a Junior Biology major from Naperville, Illinois. After finishing his undergraduate degree at Truman, he plans on attending dental school somewhere in the Midwest. Alex previously served as Zeta Xi's Awards Chairman. He is also involved with the GlobeMed service organization. He is a graduate of the Chapter President's Leadership Academy and the Keystone Regional Leadership Conference.
Vice President - Danny Hague Alpha Delta Class Truman State '13
The Vice President manages the internal affairs of the chapter including fulfillment of the constitution and operation of chair positions. Danny is a sophomore Political Science major from Kansas City, Missouri. After graduation he hopes to work in politics, law, or international relations. He currently serves as Speaker of the Student Senate and is a graduate of The John and Nellie Wooden Institute and Keystone Regional Leadership Conference.
Secretary - Miles Wenger Alpha Beta Class, Truman State '12
The secretary is in charge of all chapter records and national correspondence. Miles is a junior Biology major from McPherson, Kansas. After graduation Miles plans on entering the medical field or pursuing a career in industrial microbiology. Miles is a graduate of the Keystone Regional Leadership Conference.
Treasurer - Eric Hansen Chi Class, Truman State '10
The treasurer is in charge of all chapter finances and dues collection. Eric is an Accounting and Management/Information Systems double major from Winfield, MO. He previously served as the special events chair and assistant treasurer and is a graduate of Future's Quest and the John Wooden Institute for Men of Principle. Eric is also involved in Beta Alpha Psi and works at the University Career Center.
Pledge Educator - Nathan Kopp Alpha Delta Class, Truman State '13
The pledge educator is the key facilitator through pledge season, and presents the lore and history of Beta Theta Pi. Nathan is a Biology major from Jacksonville, Illinois. His involvement in Truman consists of being a member on the men’s club volleyball team and a participant in the Mathematical Biology research program. Nathan has graduated from the John and Nellie Wooden Institute as well as the Keystone leadership conference.
Risk Manager - Christopher Leeds Alpha Beta Class, Truman State '12
The risk manager executes many of Zeta Xi's risk management policies, ensuring that the brothers of the chapter stay safe. Chris is an economics major from Alton, IL. He previously served on the Scholarship Committee and, later, as the Scholarship Chairmen. Currently, Chris is an In-Center assistant for the University's Career Center, and is also a graduate of the Future's Quest Leadership program as well as the Keystone Leadership Conference.
Recruitment - Jonathan Grush Alpha Beta Class, Truman State '12
The recruitment chair is responsible for running rush and our year round recruitment. Jon is an Accounting major from St. Louis, MO and is a graduate of Futures Quest and the John Wooden Institute for Men of Principle.
Ritual - Jeremy Oliver Chi Class, Truman State '10
The ritual chair is responsible for organizing fraternity rituals and judicial board. Jeremy is a Biology, Pre-Med major from St. Louis, MO and is a graduate of the John Wooden Institute for Men of Principle.
Chapter Advisors
Dr. Robert Tigner
Dr. Tigner, who has served as Zeta Xi’s chapter counselor since 1996, is one of our greatest assets. The department chair of Truman's Psychology program, he graduated cum laude from Hanover College and is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He received his doctorate from the Ohio State University in cognitive/experimental psychology. He was awarded the Advisor of the Year award at the 2005 General Convention, the highest award given to an advisor, and one of the highest awards given to a non-beta by the General Fraternity. Dr. Tigner also won Advisor of the Year for the 2008-2009 school year at Truman State University. Dr. Tigner lives in Kirksville with his son Jack. When not otherwise occupied, Dr. Tigner can be found with his Xbox 360, playing Halo 3.
Dr. David Conner
A professor of Psychology here at Truman, Dr Conner's guidance has been invaluable in continuing the Zeta Xi chapter's excellence in risk management.
Eric Yurkovich Truman State '05
Eric or "Yurko" is serving in his first year as our financial advisor. An alumnus of the chapter (Mu Class), he served as a Vice-President and Treasurer. He graduated in spring 2005 with a degree in Finance. He currently lives in Kansas City and works at Ernst & Young, a big four accounting firm.
Sam Grefrath Truman State '03
Sam is an alumnus of our chapter (Theta Class) and serves as our recruitment advisor. He previously served as Alumni Chair, Special Events Chair, and Assistant Treasurer. He currently lives in Kansas City and works for the Cerner Corporation.
Marc Tower Truman State '05
Marc is serving his second year as our pledge education advisor. An alumnus (Mu Class) and past President and Recruitment chair, Marc graduated in 2005 with a double major in Economics and Management.