The Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society recently announced the election of five new individuals to the board. The board is the policy-making body of O∆K and has authority for the governance of the Society. The new trustees began their terms on July 1, 2025. The recently elected trustees include:
Craig Bowe
Faculty/Staff Trustee and Chair-Elect, Mission Committee
Dr. Craig Bowe, initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa at Huntingdon College, is a distinguished chemist and educator with expertise spanning organic and environmental chemistry. A Ph.D. graduate of the University of South Florida, Dr. Bowe currently serves on O∆K’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and contributes to chemical safety initiatives through his work with the American Chemical Society. A dual citizen of The Bahamas and the U.S., he is also a certified international trainer in radiation safety and emergency preparedness. Dr. Bowe’s impressive credentials include a U.S. patent, fellowships with the Royal Society of Chemistry, and memberships in Sigma Xi and Phi Kappa Phi.
William “Bill” England
Trustee At-Large
Bill England, a 1975 initiate of the Purdue University Century Circle, has dedicated his career to advancing healthcare through engineering, policy, and innovation. A former O∆K chapter president and Regional Leader of the Year, Bill holds degrees in electrical (biomedical) and industrial engineering, along with a J.D. from the University of Maryland. His career spans academia, federal health agencies, and national telehealth leadership—including directing the Medicare Telemedicine Demonstration and helping launch the FCC’s Rural Health Care Program. Most recently, he served as Director and Senior Advisor in the HRSA Office for the Advancement of Telehealth until his 2025 retirement. Bill lives in Maryland with his wife, Karen, and enjoys running, movies, and community service.
Jorium P. Jones
Trustee At-Large
Jorium P. Jones, a 2021 initiate of the Mercer University Circle, is a practicing attorney licensed in Nebraska and Texas. He began his legal career as Associate Counsel and Assistant Vice President at Fidelity National Financial and now serves as an Associate Attorney at Smith Pauley LLP, focusing on banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate. A graduate of Mercer University and Creighton University School of Law, Jorium is also committed to public service, offering pro bono legal support through the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Project and the Tenant Assistance Project.
Elizabeth “Liz” Parizo
Trustee At-Large
Liz Parizo, a 2017 initiate of the Georgia Southern University Circle, is a mission-driven healthcare executive with more than 15 years of leadership experience across hospital operations, behavioral health, and health IT. A U.S. Army veteran, Liz currently serves as Director of IS Business Relationship Management at UW Health, where she leads strategic technology initiatives to improve care delivery. Her past roles include COO and Regional Director at Family Health La Clinica and leadership positions at North Central Health Care and Memorial Health University Medical Center. A magna cum laude graduate of Georgia Southern University with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in healthcare administration, Liz has been recognized as one of Georgia Southern’s “40 Under 40” and remains active in community leadership through Rotary and board service.
Porter A. Tynes III
Student Vice Chair-Elect and Vice Chair, Student Advisory Board
A proud Memphis native and magna cum laude graduate of Morehouse College, Porter holds a B.A. in Business Administration with minors in Sociology and Leadership Studies. During his time at Morehouse, he served in several student leadership roles and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Omicron Delta Kappa. A licensed realtor and former Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar, Porter is passionate about corporate law, education, real estate, health equity, and venture capital. His long-term goals include practicing and teaching law, leading in higher education, and building ventures that expand access and opportunity. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys documentaries, golf, film, and cheering on the Memphis Grizzlies—especially when he’s not answering to his favorite title: Uncle.
The announcement of the trustee elections was made by Jennifer L. Waller, president and chief executive officer of O∆K. Waller said, “Omicron Delta Kappa is thrilled to have these accomplished members join our Board of Trustees. They are each devoted to the Society and have previously been actively involved in its circle operations or national governance. I look forward to working with all of them as members of our board.”
About Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the O∆K Idea—the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. O∆K’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote O∆K’s ideals of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
Contact
Jennifer L. Waller, president and chief executive officer, Omicron Delta Kappa, (540) 458-5340, [email protected]
