Board of Directors

Alison J. Jennings

Chairman

Alison J. Jennings, Oakland ’02

Alison is currently the Controller for SoapBox Soaps, a position that allows her to combine a love of numbers, with a company that’s mission is focused on giving back. With a mix of industry and non-profit experience, she has found a company that allows for the best of both worlds. Originally from Michigan, Alison with initiated by the Mu Nu Chapter at Oakland University. Graduating with a degree in Finance, she went on to complete her MBA at the University of Massachusetts. Prior to joining the Foundation Board, Alison served as chapter advisor, regional manager of finance, and has been active in the Motor City, Chicago and Capital Area Alumni Chapters. Outside of Alpha Kappa Psi, she is enjoying all that the metro DC area has to offer, including being a season ticket holder to the Washington Ballet and taking up the mic as part of DC’s only competitive karaoke league.

Eliza Hernandez Nuccio

Vice Chairman

Eliza Hernandez Nuccio, UNC – Charlotte ’09-Life

Eliza serves as the director of development for the National 4-H Council, America’s largest youth development organization. Prior to this role, she served as chief of staff for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) an organization supporting minority business communities nationwide. Prior to the USHCC, she worked on the Democratic National Convention Committee, as advance staff for First Lady Michelle Obama, and in the Intergovernmental Affairs department of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. She currently volunteers as an Advisory Council member for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and on the Hispanic Advisory Committee for the National 4-H Council. Eliza was initiated by the Eta Omega Chapter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2009, where she held the positions of chapter president and executive vice president. She is a Silver Distinguished Service Award recipient, Certified Fraternity Volunteer, and has supported the fraternity in a variety of roles such as chapter advisor, section director, and ad hoc committees.

Andrea Nemeth

Secretary

Andrea Nemeth, Montclair State ’91-Life

Since July 2014 Andrea has been serving the Clifton, New Jersey campus of Berkeley College as the Campus Operating Officer. In this role, she oversees day-to-day operations, finances, student and staff retention, and aids in monitoring policies related to personnel. Prior to Berkeley College, Andrea owned and operated a homecare agency in NJ. She has extensive corporate experience in areas including management, financial analysis, and accounting for companies including Unilever, Tiffany & Co., A&P, Nabisco, and BMG Entertainment. Andrea is an alumna of Berkeley College having earned an Associate’s degree in Accounting. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and German from Montclair State University, and an MBA with a concentration in International Business from Schiller International University in Heidelberg, Germany. Andrea joined the fraternity in the fall of 1991 by the Iota Rho Chapter at Montclair State University. As a volunteer, she has held various positions including chapter advisor, regional director, national vice president, executive vice president, and the first female fraternity president. Andrea earned the #1 Region Award in 2003, and has been awarded the Silver Distinguished Service Awards First and Second degree. She is married to Vadim Shleyfman, Towson ’09 – Honorary, where they live in New Jersey and enjoy traveling together, having an extensive collection of mementos to prove it.

Jeff E. Frank

Treasurer

Jeff E. Frank, Eastern Michigan ‘86-Life

Jeff is a Product Manager at WorkForce Software, a Human Capital Management company, in Livonia, MI. He directs the features in the company’s absence management and time and attendance products, working with internal stakeholders and external partners. Jeff graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a BBA in Information Systems in 1987. His fraternal experience includes serving as master of rituals, treasurer, and president at the collegiate level as well as chapter advisor for the Motor City Alumni Chapter. In addition, he has served as a district director, regional director, chaired the standing Constitution Committee, and is a founder and former vice-chair of the Judiciary Committee. Jeff is a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. He SCUBA dives, loves photography and collects AKPsi memorabilia, some of which can be found on display at the Heritage Center.

Manuel E. Pravia

Director

Manuel E. Pravia, Miami ’89-Life

Manny is currently a principal with Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF), a top-40 accounting firm based in Miami. He focuses on corporate and international tax, and serves clients in various industries. Prior to joining MBAF, he worked in Burger King Corporation’s world headquarters and in then-Big 6 firm Coopers & Lybrand. Since being initiated in 1989 into the Beta Pi Chapter at the University of Miami, Manny has been involved at both the local, regional, and national level with AKPsi: part of the colonization team for the Xi Sigma Chapter (Florida International University), charter member (and later president) of the Florida Gold Coast Alumni Chapter (FGCAC), chapter advisor for Beta Pi and Xi Sigma chapters, director of the fraternity, Case Competition judge, Silver Distinguished Service Award recipient, and foundation donor. Manny has a BBA in accounting from UM and an MS in taxation from FIU. He has also been an adjunct professor in the FIU School of Accounting since 2007.

Stephen E. Smith

Director

Stephen E. Smith, Florida ’86-Life

Since 2004, Steve has been a lecturer at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. His international education career spans over two decades, starting with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program in Fukuoka, Japan in 1995. Prior to moving to Asia, Steve worked in retail for 10 years, as well as spent some time in the hospitality and telecommunication industries. He has a B.S.B.A. in marketing as well as a certificate in Latin American studies from the University of Florida. He has also completed numerous graduate courses at the College of Management, Mahidol University. Steve was initiated into the Alpha Phi Chapter in 1986, where he served in several leadership positions including executive vice president, professional committee chair, and alumni secretary. An AKPsi-Life member, Steve is a recipient of the first and second degree Silver Distinguished Service Awards, was a founding brother or four alumni chapters – Florida Gold Coast, ASEAN, Greater Gator, and Hong Kong, and served the fraternity as an alumnus for several regions in a variety of roles, including district director, section director, regional manager, and College of Leadership speaker. He is passionate about alumni relations and the alumni experience as well as international fraternal outreach.

W. Frederick Thompson

Director

W. Frederkick Thompson, Virginia ’70-Life

Fred had a 30-year career in the Federal government. At the Office of Personnel Management, he helped institute the first program budgeting system for the agency. He also played a key role in formulating policy proposals and providing analytical support that led to the enactment of the Civil Service Reform Act. He developed the Internal Revenue Service systems acquisition strategy and managed the acquisition of hundreds of millions of dollars of hardware, software, and services to support the IRS. In his final government assignment at the US Department of the Treasury, Fred led government-wide interagency efforts to improve the recruitment, development, and compensation of IT employees. His efforts led to the modernization of all classification standards for IT work and to a pay raise for all IT workers government-wide. Fred was twice elected to the FED100 in recognition of this work. After his Federal career, Fred worked as an executive for Unisys, as a Vice President for the Council for Excellence in Government, and as a self-employed consultant. Fred holds a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia (where he was AKPsi Alpha Gamma Chapter President) and an MBA in Information Technology Management from George Washington University. He spent one year on Capitol Hill as an American Political Science Association Fellow and he was an adjunct professor at American University in Washington DC. Fred is currently retired and is enjoying tennis, travel, and volunteering to promote the development and advancement of the next generation of business leaders.

Lisa Calandriello

Director

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