International Council
The International Council is the supreme executive and judicial body of Acacia. It implements all legislation passed by the International Conclave, establishes policies to meet situations that may arise between Conclaves, plans the overall programs of the fraternity, directs finances, handles public relations, and approves all international publications. The Council also grants recognition to Acacia associate chapters, grants and suspends charters, and suspends or expels members as provided in the Laws of Acacia. The International Council generally meets twice per year, though more often when required.
The International Council is composed of eight officers: a president, first vice-president, second vice-president, treasurer, counselor, judge advocate and two undergraduate counselors. Council members are elected by the International Conclave and serve, without pay, for terms of four years. The president, treasurer, and counselor are elected at one Conclave and the two vice-presidents and judge advocate (appointed) two years later, so that there are always experienced members on the Council. Undergraduate counselors are elected for two year terms and are elected at every Conclave.
Justin M.M. Kaplan
Carleton '07
International President
Michael A. Pastko
Purdue ’04
First Vice-President
Alan B. Scher
Wisconsin '96
Second Vice-President
William M. Thornton
Ohio State ’89
International Treasurer
Blake J. Hutchison
Wisconsin ’97
International Counselor
Marcus W. Mountford
Kansas State '91
Judge Advocate
Jonathan B. Logan
Nebraska ’19
Undergraduate Counselor
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Undergraduate Counselor
Headquarters Staff
The day-to-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 oversees all daily operations of the Fraternity’s International Headquarters, — chapter operations and expansions, membership records, and headquarters staff.
Phillip S. Sutton
Ohio State '88
Executive Director
psutton@acacia.org
The Assistant Executive Director assists the Executive Director in overseeing all daily operations of the Fraternity’s International Headquarters — chapter operations and expansions, membership records, and headquarters staff. In addition, he focuses on financial management, chapter services, database management, licensing programs, and execution of Acacia educational programs like Conclave, ALA, and the Lee Kearney Summit, among other things.
Michael S. Weber
Iowa State '06
Assistant Executive Director
mweber@acacia.org
Coaching Chapters: Kansas State, Nebraska
The Director of Communications & Education manages the implementation of the Cornerstones program, Acacia’s educational resources (Gold books, etc.) and development of Acacia educational programs like Conclave, ALA, and the Lee Kearney Summit. In addition, he manages all Acacia communication efforts such as The Triad, eNewsletter program, website, and social media.
Benjamin B. Turconi
California '12
Director of Communications & Education
bturconi@acacia.org
Coaching Chapters: Louisiana State, Penn State, Purdue, Trine
Chapter Growth & Development Coordinators are responsible for supporting chapter operations and the recruitment efforts of the Fraternity. In addition, they work with staff and volunteers to successfully recruit men for expansion presence on campuses internationally.
P. Kodjo Awadjie
Washington State '16
kawadjie@acacia.org
Coaching Chapters: Arizona State, California, Oregon State, St. Cloud State, Wisconsin
Christian P. Taulli
Louisiana State '18
ctaulli@acacia.org
Coaching Chapters: California University of Pennsylvania/Penn West, Illinois, Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Texas
Michael S. “Sean” Garity Jr.
Louisiana State '18
sgarity@acacia.org
Coaching Chapters: Carleton, Cornell, James Madison, Millersville, Ohio, RPI
Justin M. McGrath
California '19
jmcgrath@acacia.org
Coaching Chapters: Auburn, Colorado, Iowa, Iowa State, North Carolina, Washington State