Phi Kappa Tau is pleased to introduce the newly elected members of the National Council.
National President Dale Holland, Kent State ’87
A 1987 initiate of Beta Mu at Kent State University, Dale was introduced to the Phi Tau Hall of Fame in 2006 for his distinguished career in the Air Force.
Dale is a retired Air Force Colonel with 25-years of Department of Defense experience. His last active-duty assignment was as the 89th Airlift Wing Vice Commander at Joint Base Andrews, MD. Dale served as a navigator on Air Force One from 2001-2007 supporting President George W. Bush and the First Family and was honored to serve President Bush and President Barack Obama as the Deputy Director of Operations at the White House Military Office.
He is currently the VP of Business Development at Satcom Direct and resides in Bonita Springs, FL. Dale has been married to his college sweetheart, Su Smith, for over two years. He has a son, Sid, and a daughter, Alaina.
National Vice President Barry Mask, Auburn ’78
A 1978 initiate, Barry served as President, Rush Chairman, and President of the Auburn IFC as an undergraduate. He was the first “Aubie the Tiger” mascot for the school. As an alumnus, he served on the chapter’s Board of Governors and Housing Corporation.
Barry had a career in governmental affairs, grassroots campaign organizing, and PAC fundraising. He served two terms in the Alabama House of Representatives before moving into marketing for financial institutions.
Barry has transferred his creative marketing and business development skills into recruitment tactics as National Recruitment Advisor. He served on the Phi Kappa Tau National Council from 2002-2008. He and his wife, Jill, live in the Auburn area.
National Councilor Jon Hays, Old Dominion ’07
Jon Hays comes to the National Council with a diverse professional background. He started his career by serving four years in the Marine Corps and later the Virginia Army National Guard and the West Virginia National Guard. After completing his military service, Jon initiated at the Gamma Tau chapter of Phi Tau. Jon attributes joining later than a typical member to his understanding of non-traditional students.
Ricky Bailey (left) and Jon Hays (right)
Upon graduation, Jon attended law school at West Virginia University. He currently operates out of his law firm and runs Hays Enterprise LLC, a consulting firm for the government. He lives in Northern Virginia.
National Councilor Ricky Bailey, Florida State ’03
As an undergraduate, Ricky was a Founding Father of the Beta Iota chapter at Florida State. Since graduation, he has served as a Chapter Advisor and Board of Governors Chair. Ricky helped establish the Undergraduate Advisory Board during the 59th National Convention in Denver and has been a facilitator for Presidents Academy, Leadership Academy, and Regional Conferences. Ricky served as Domain Director before becoming a National Councilor.
Ricky already served two years on the National Council after his appointment by the Council to a vacancy in 2018. At this convention, his role as Councilor was voted on by the body. Ricky is currently the Business Manager for the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services. He lives in Nashville. He previously worked at Florida State University, where he obtained both his BS and MBA.
These gentlemen join the rest of the National Council: Buzz Green, Ole Miss ’66, Warren Mattox, Nebraska Wesleyan ’69, Ray Carlos, Cal State Fullerton ’01, Michael French, Kent State 88, Michael Lummus, Belmont ’06, and Tim Hudson, Truman State ’97.