Timothy (Tim) A. Reed was named Associate Executive Director for Business and Membership Services in August 2016.  His specialties include leadership development, professional performance training, curriculum development, instruction, major event planning, and facilities management. He has presented widely on leadership, organizational development, program planning, professional standards, and facility management.

With more than 30 years of experience, Tim has served in widely different university settings.  As Director of University Student Commons and Activities and then as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, he led the curriculum and programmatic development of VCU’s third Living Learning Program (VCU-LEAD).  He co-founded the VCU Emerging Leaders Program, now in its tenth year.  Tim led efforts in professional development, SACS accreditation, assessment, and communications. As director of the student centers, he led the largest expansion of student experiences in 15 years as well as three major renovation and construction projects for the university.

Tim served in a number of student activities positions at Virginia Tech and as Dean of Students for Harlaxton College, British Campus of the University of Evansville.

Tim served on the Board of Trustees for Association of College Unions (ACUI).  He has also served as regional business manager and director, regional conference chair, and on a number of international committees. He also serves on the Harlaxton Society (University of Evansville) Board of Directors, and has served on the numerous other boards and advisory committees.

Tim is a member of ODK (Virginia Tech, ‘89) served as one of the re-chartering members and the Faculty Secretary for ODK, VCU Circle (2012).  He is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi.

He received a Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy from Virginia Tech, a Master of Arts in education from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Science in liberal studies/interpersonal communication from the University of Evansville.

Tim enjoys reading, travel, biking, walking, and just spending time with his wife of many years, Lynn. He has three grown children and two grandchildren.

Matthew Hibdon became the first Director of Leadership Programs in September 2017.  Matthew serves in the primary educational development role for the O∆K national headquarters (HQ) and works closely with the HQ staff, circle officers, and collegiate leaders to provide training, development, and service to the more than 300 circles.

Matthew is a charter member of the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Circle and volunteered with O∆K during his undergraduate, graduate, and professional careers until joining the national headquarters staff.  Matthew earned his undergraduate degree in history with a minor in leadership studies from MTSU in 2012 and his master’s degree in administration and supervision with a specialization in higher education in 2014, also from Middle Tennessee.

He helped coordinate the archives display at the 2014 Biennial Convention and Centennial Celebration, and he served as a member of the National Advisory Council from 2012-14.  He was an active member of the Membership and Circle Standards Committee from 2012-2017 and chaired the subcommittee which provided initial review for new circle charter petitions.  Matthew also received a Foundation Scholarship for the 2012-13 academic year.  In 2016, Matthew was given the Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award by the O∆K Board of Directors.

Before joining the Membership Services Team at the HQ, Matthew was an academic advisor in MTSU’s College of Liberal Arts.  As an advisor, he continued to assist the MTSU Circle with their signature event, O∆K’s True Blue Leadership Day, and could always be found at campus events supporting the students, faculty, and alumni of MTSU.  An avid traveler, Matthew joined MTSU’s faculty-led study abroad program to Israel in 2016 and 2017.  In 2017, he was recognized by NACADA with the Region 3 Excellence in Advising- New Advisor award.

Matthew is a volunteer with 4-H and serves as the Chair of the FCS Classic Committee at Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado.  Upon moving to Lexington, Virginia, he joined the Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees, because he understands that leadership is just as important in the community as it is on campus.  In addition to volunteering, Matthew enjoys the pursuit of learning through visiting historic sites and museums, reading books, supporting the arts, and traversing the globe.