O∆K Executive Leadership 1920-present

As the newly formed organization began to attract interest on other campuses, a national organization structure emerged.

J. Carl Fisher*
Washington and Lee University
1915-1916, 1920-1924

William Mosely Brown*
Washington and Lee University
1916-1920

The volunteer Executive Secretary position was created in 1925 to fulfill the duties of the General Secretary, National Treasurer, Extension Secretary, and Publicity Secretary.

William Mosely Brown*
Washington and Lee University
1924-1937

Robert W. Bishop*
University of Cincinnati
1937-1964

The increasing demands of the role necessitated a division of executive leadership, with the creation of a National Secretary and Executive Secretary as separate roles.

Charles Crawford*, National Secretary
Memphis State University
1964-1966

Donald E. Swarts*, National Secretary
University of Pittsburgh
1966-1968

Clarence J. Gray, National Secretary
University of Richmond
1968-1976

Edward H. Ward, Executive Secretary
Bowling Green State University
1970-1976

Maurice A. Clay, Executive Secretary
University of Kentucky
1976-1981

By 1981, the Society required a full-time paid professional staff. The first Executive Director was appointed that year.

Maurice A. Clay*
University of Kentucky
1981-1988

William Zerman*
University of Arkansas
1988-1996

John D. “Jack” Morgan
Maryville University
1996-2009

Thomas G. Goodale
University of Florida
2009-2012

Tara S. Singer
University of Louisville
2013-2019

The O∆K Society and Foundation merged into a single organization in 2019. At that time, the Executive Director position became the President and CEO. The President of the Board of Directors became the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Tara S. Singer
University of Louisville
2019-2023

Jennifer L. Waller
Washington and Lee University
2023-present