Progress week one kicks off 1/21 at 7 PM ET. We are excited to welcome our chapter leaders and advisors to this virtual conference combining the best elements of Presidents Academy, VDI, and Regional Conferences, Progress provides leadership training for the future of Phi Kappa Tau to chapter leaders and advisors.
If you are a chapter leader or advisor and have not received your invitation link to Progress, please contact your Success Manager.
Topics for the evening include: Building a Team, Advisors Panel Discussion, Social Media, and Strategic Planning.
You will hear from a variety of highly qualified alumni over the course of the program. Meet your week one speakers below!
Progress Speakers 1/21
Bill Brasch, Louisville ’67
An initiate of the Beta Beta chapter, Bill is an incredibly active alumni to both the University of Louisville and Phi Kappa Tau. He has served as University of Louisville Alumni Board Vice President, the School of Engineering Board, and he is a recipient of the National Alumni Association Service Award.
Among many positions, Bill has serves on the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation Board of Trustees (2016-present), was elected National Vice Present, National Councilor, and Bluegrass Domain Director. He has been awarded the Palm Award, Phi Award, and Brandon Outstanding Advisor Award.
Now retired, Bill worked as a Senior Construction Coordinator at the University of Louisville for 32 years. He is a Civil Engineer and holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license. He and his wife, Pat, live in Louisville.
Mike Gabhart, Georgetown ‘95
Mike Gabhart is a founding member of United Technologies, where he currently serves as Vice President of Sales. He has been involved in the technologies industry since 2004. Prior to that, Mike served on staff at the Phi Kappa Tau Executive Offices as a Leadership Consultant and Director of Chapter Services.
Mike has been an advocate for the recolonization of Delta Theta chapter at Georgetown College. He lives in Louisville with his wife, Heather, and two daughters. He holds a graduate degree from Xavier University.
Stephen Rupprecht, Oswego ’91
Stephen Rupprecht, EdD, serves as the Dean of Students at Cabrini University in Randor, PA. Dr. Rupprecht has worked in higher education for over 25 years at institutions including Cabrini, Temple, Drexel, Penn State, and Ball State. He has worked with Greek communities for the better part of this time.
Dr. Rupprecht has been a national volunteer for Phi Kappa Tau for 25 years and has served 9 years on the National Council. It was during this time that he revised the Borradaile Challenge standards in collaboration with Executive Office staff. Dr. Rupprecht was named Phi Tau’s first National Philanthropy Director in 1999.
Stephen has volunteered at camp Boggy Creek and Double H. Ranch. He and his wife, Sharon, have two children. He enjoys coaching youth sports and has competed in both New York City and Philadelphia marathons.
Steve Hartman, Muskingum ’89
Steve Hartman served on the Phi Kappa Tau staff as a Leadership Consultant from 1992-1996. For 6 years, he worked in management consulting before returning to staff to serve as CEO from 2002-2013. He is currently the CEO of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity and Foundation in Indianapolis, IN.
He serves on the Board of Directors for the Professional Fraternity Association, the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, and is the president-elect of the Indiana Society of Association Executives. He volunteers for several causes including the Hamilton County Humane Society, community youth sports leagues, and the Grace Church food pantry.
John Mountz, Penn State ‘90
John is graduate of Penn State University where he joined the Omicron chapter. He earned his master’s degree in College Student Personnel from the University of Florida. He previously worked with the fraternity/sorority communities at the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University for a combined 17 years. He spent four years as an independent consultant to universities and national fraternities and sororities, leading strategic planning efforts and lending expertise on Greek housing projects.
John is now Director of Student Engagement at East Carolina University. He is a facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute and the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute, and serves on the National Education Committee for the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity as Dean of their Presidents Academy
Guillermo Flores, Southern Illinois ’08
Guillermo initiated into the Beta Chi chapter at Southern Illinois University in 2008. After graduating, he served as an advisor to the chapter. He is the Associate Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life at Michigan State and leads the Michigan State Greek community of over 60 chapters and 4,500 students. He currently volunteers with Alpha Alpha chapter.
He is passionate about social media and launched the @FraternitySocialMedia page on Instagram to help chapters build their social media presence. His hobbies include Funko Pops and reading. His Instagram is @GuillermoxF.
Charlie Ball, Miami ‘82
Charlie initiated as a member of Alpha Chapter at Miami University in 1982. He served on the Phi Kappa Tau staff from 1984-1987. He has spent his career in non-profit management and leadership, with an emphasis on philanthropic fundraising.
He is currently the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation’s Director of Philanthropy. As a volunteer, Charlie has served the Fraternity as a Domain Director, member of the National Council, and Trustee of the Foundation. He was National President from 2006-2008. His book, From Old Main to a New Century: A History of Phi Kappa Tau was published in 1996.
Travis Robinson, Eastern Kentucky ‘98
Travis started his career with Phi Kappa Tau as a Leadership Consultant in 2001 where he helped establish chapters at Florida State and Indiana University. After his time as a Leadership Consultant, he spent 10+ years in corporate recruiting and employee benefits sales at companies like MetLife.
In 2014 he returned to staff as Chief Operating Officer and moved back to Oxford, OH, with his wife Kristen and their three children. He spends his free time coaching softball and learning about the world of 4H with his kids.
Tim Hudson, Truman State ’97
Tim serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and Foundation. He has been involved with the staff in Oxford, OH for nearly twenty years. In his current role, Tim also represents the Fraternity on the Governing Council of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). He is a volunteer and board member of the Oxford Lions Club.
He is a proud uncle to Jack and Addie. Tim received his undergraduate degree from Turman State University and is an initiate of our Delta Omega chapter.