Blaine van Buskirk: Director of Finance & Insurance, Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation | Foundation staff size: 10+
Blaine Van Buskirk was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated with his degree in finance from Stephen F. Austin State University in December 2018. He began working for Pi Kappa Alpha in the summer of 2019 where he served as a chapter consultant for two years, traveling to several campuses across the country. After his time as a chapter consultant, he joined the Fraternity’s Finance, Insurance and Real Estate department. He currently serves as Pi Kappa Alpha’s Finance & Insurance Officer where he oversees chapter finance, and manages the Fraternity’s insurance programs.
Ashley VanDewark: Executive Director, Foundation for Fraternal Excellence
Ashley has served as the executive director of the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence since June 2018, implementing major changes immediately through a new brand, growth in programs and adoption of the foundation’s first strategic plan. She joined the staff of the former NIC Foundation in March 2017 after serving her organization Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity as a Leadership Consultant and later as Assistant Director of Fraternity Services-Extension, overseeing the establishment and growth of new collegiate chapters. She also gained extensive project and growth management experience as Business Development Manager for an entrepreneurial group that builds businesses focused on providing educational, engagement and experiential opportunities. In March of 2023, Ashley became a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach to help others improve their quality of life inside and outside of work by capitalizing on their innate strengths.
Steve Vincent: CEO, Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation | Foundation staff size: 5-10
Steve Vincent is the CEO for the Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation, assuming the role in 2022. In 2023, Steve and his team raised $3.56M, PIKE’s largest fundraising year ever. Steve has been in fundraising as a professional and a volunteer, including president of the Mizzou Alumni Association, Catholic Extension, Pennington & Co. and Chaminade College Preparatory School.
Dr. Tony Vukusich, CFRE: Vice President & Chief Experience Officer, Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation | Foundation staff size: 10+
Dr. Tony Vukusich is the Vice President and Chief Experience Officer for Delta Tau Delta. Vukusich is charged with providing direction and leadership for the overarching Delt experience. In this role, he unifies the marketing and communication teams and provides day-to-day oversight of the programming team, the volunteer services team, and the advancement team. Moreover, his efforts nurture the organization’s strategic initiatives and priorities.
Jen Webb, CFRE: Executive Director, Alpha Delta Pi Foundation | Foundation staff size: 5-10
Wes Wicker: Principal & Partner, Columns Fundraising | FFE Silver Alliance Partner
Wes Wicker, Principal & Partner of Columns Fundraising, a national fundraising consulting firm. Wes has previously led the fundraising efforts at the Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity.
Dawn Wiese, Ph.D.: Research Consultant, North American Interfraternity & Chief Operating Officer, FRMT, Ltd. | NIC Diamond Alliance Partner
Christian Wiggins, MBA, CAE: Principal, Lumen Leadership Strategies
Christian Wiggins brings more than two decades of experience in leading and consulting associations and charitable based organizations. He has helped organizations transform the way they use systems and people to achieve uncommon fundraising results.
Chris Woods: Partner, Plaid, LLC | NIC/FFE Distinguished Diamond Alliance Partner
Chris Woods is a partner in Plaid and serves in the areas of program development, account management, marketing, business development, and facilitation. Having facilitated hundreds of team development and educational sessions, Chris travels all across the country helping professionals and students in their pursuit of gaining real-world experiences and understanding their own personal abilities.
Kyle Yarawsky: Senior Vice President, Pennington & Company | NIC/FFE Distinguished Titanium Alliance Partner
Kyle Yarawsky is a Senior Vice President with Pennington & Company where he has worked with fourteen local and national campaigns to strengthen the fraternity experience. Kyle is responsible for training and continuing education of the Pennington & Company consultants. Kyle also assists with the Pennington & Company training program for foundation staff and volunteers.
