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International Council • Headquarters Staff • A Day at Headquarters

The day by day supervision of Acacia affairs, chapter visitations, publications, finances, records, and implementation of policy at the working level are duties of the International Headquarters' staff.

The Executive Director is in charge of the Headquarters staff and supervises all of its work. He is appointed by the International Council and directs the efforts of all staff members and office personnel.

Brother Darold W. Larson
Washington State '81
Executive Director

The Assistant Executive Director works directly with the Executive Director to shape the day-to-day agenda of the Headquarters staff. He oversees chapter services and the Leadership Consultant program.

Brother Keith M. Bushey
Indiana '86
Assistant Executive Director

The Director of Development leads the fundraising initiatives of Acacia. He develops and monitors giving programs, manages capital campaigns and oversees donor relations.

Ken Ayers
Director of Development

The Director of Membership Development is directly responsible for the development and execution of Cornerstones: The Membership Development Program of Acacia Fraternity. He shapes membership policy recommendations for the International Council, trains alumni in the area of undergraduate advising and works directly with active members to facilitate Cornerstones operations.

Brother Patrick W. McGovern
Indiana '99
Director of Membership Development

The Director of Communications is responsible for the design and execution of Headquarters publications, including The Triad, The Crest e-newsletter, Acacia Fraternity Foundation materials, chapter recruitment resources, and more. He directs the online presence of the fraternity including the website, electronic communications, and various online networks.

Brother Michael A. Pastko
Purdue '04
Director of Communications

The Leadership Consultants work directly with the active chapters. They make periodic visits during which they assist the chapter in strengthening its programs, confer with the Chapter Advisor and other alumni, and render whatever other assistance may be needed for the chapters to meet and exceed Acacia standards.

Brother Eric D. Wheeler
Northwestern Oklahoma State '03
Leadership Consultant

Brother Ryan M. Allen
Central Oklahoma '04
Leadership Consultant

The Office Manager manages chapter payments and fees, AFF donations, Shingles, Membership Cards, and Badges, changes of address, alumni updates, chapter supplies, office equipment, chapter officer updates, and mailings.

Gretchen Mathews
Office Manager

Acacia Fraternity is seeking Leadership Consultants for the 2009-2010 academic year.

For more information, contact Assistant Executive Director Keith Bushey at (888) 345-1904, or click here to inquire by email.