Brothers of Phi Kappa Tau,
National President Holland
Every new semester presents an opportunity to rise to the challenge and be everything a man is capable of being. I want to thank all of those who attended the recent Virtual Brotherhood Banquet, the awards delivered that night exemplify all that is great about Phi Kappa Tau. I want to give special congratulations to Ryan Callahan, Tennessee '20, on his Shideler Award win as well as the Delta Kappa chapter at the University of Tennessee on taking home the Maxwell Outstanding Chapter Trophy. Truly great accomplishments that I hope all chapters take note of in the school year to come.
Just prior to the Virtual Brotherhood Banquet, the fraternity announced the departure of Tim Hudson, Truman State ’98, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fraternity. I want to take this opportunity to thank him for his dedicated and steadfast service to Phi Kappa Tau in his eight years as CEO, and his almost 20-year career at the executive offices. In collaboration with Foundation Chairman Buzz Green, Ole Miss '66, the National Council and Phi Kappa Tau Foundation Board of Trustees are working diligently on a transition plan. We are exploring options for a third-party consultation group to lead the CEO search under the watchful guidance of our councils, as well as beginning a proactive deep dive into fraternity operations to ensure the ship is running smoothly for years to come.
All the while, Brother Sam Medley, Transylvania '94, has stepped in to provide day-to-day support to the Fraternity Staff during this time of change, and I would like to thank him for the impact he has had in just two short weeks. Sam is integral in setting the next CEO up for success in the role. He, along with the current executive offices staff, are laser focused on providing our undergraduate and graduate members the most outstanding fraternity experience possible.
So, what does this mean for you, brothers? You can sit back and let change happen around you, or you can be a part of the change. Phi Kappa Tau has a role for each and every one of you in our 2025 Strategic Plan. To our chapters, I want to wish you success in your fall recruitment efforts, chapter operations, and brotherhood. To our graduate members, I empower you to engage in our brotherhood, provide feedback, and support our collegiate men on campus. We are a fellowship that began long before any of us were born, and it will be here long after we’re gone.
Have a safe and great Labor Day weekend brothers and remember, “Brotherhood first, Phi Tau always.”
In Phi,
Dale Holland, Kent State ’87
National President
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity