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Staff Updates
Departures
Jacob T. Woodard (Phi–BirminghamSouthern '18) departed the staff in March 2023, to work as a marketing liaison for Encompass Health in Birmingham, Alabama. Jacob joined the KA staff in May 2021 as an associate director for chapter services and was promoted as Director of Risk Management in May 2022.
Brandon A. Ashlock (Gamma Alpha–Louisiana Tech '18) departed the staff in May 2023, to work as a civil engineer in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brandon joined the KA staff in May 2020 as an associate director for chapter services.
Canyon L. Elkins (Gamma Alpha–Louisiana Tech '18) departed the staff in May 2023 to become a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Farmerville, Louisiana. Canyon joined the KA staff in May 2022 as an associate director for chapter services.
Levi A. Dees (Delta Upsilon–TennesseeMartin '18) departed the staff in May 2023, to become a construction manager with CR Wilson Lumber & Supply in Greenfield, Tennessee. Levi joined the KA staff in May 2022 as an associate director for chapter services.
Risk Management Consultant
Linda Wright, became a Risk Management Consultant for the national staff in March 2023.. A longtime friend of the Order and vigorous fraternity advocate, Linda has been helping national fraternity headquarters, fraternity chapters, and individual fraternity members navigate the difficult world of claims and litigation for 30 years. She has spoken at numerous fraternity leadership programs as well as headquarters staff training events.
Additionally, Rose Kinard joined the national staff in August 2022, along with Brenda Jackson in March 2023. Both are part-time, temporary administrative assistants. Sadly, shortly after joining the staff in January, Tammy McComas experienced conditions necessitating extended medical leave.
