OFFICERS & OFFICIALS

Brother Everett B. Ward
Southern Region Vice President
Responsibilities: Provide leadership to the Southern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to help the Region achieve its vision and goals
Chapter Affiliation: Phi Lambda, Raleigh, N.C. (Past President & Life Member)
Educational Background: Master’s Degree in African-American History, N.C. State University; Bachelor’s Degree, Saint Augustine’s College; both in Raleigh, N.C.
Professional Background: Director of the Historically Black College Program, NC DOT

Brother Stuart P. Lott
Southern Region Assistant Vice President
Responsibilities: Assist the Southern Region Vice President in achieving the vision and goals of the Region with a particular focus on College Brothers
Chapter Affiliation: Delta Phi, Jackson State University
Educational Background: Candidate for Bachelor’s Degree
Professional Background:

Brother Jarvis T. Harris, Esq.
Executive Director
Responsibilities: Lead the administrative duties of the Southern Region, including implementing the mandates and resolutions of the Southern Region Convention
Chapter Affiliation: Kappa Lambda, Greensboro, N.C. (President & Life Member)
Educational Background: Juris Doctorate & Bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Professional Background: Attorney with the firm of R. Steve Bowden & Associates

Brother John Ellis, Esq.
Legal Counsel
Responsibilities: Provide advice and counsel to the Region regarding legal matters
Chapter Affiliation:  Delta Xi Lambda Chapter, Orlando, Florida (Past President and Life Member)

Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Florida A&M University; J.D. Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas
Professional Background: Attorney and Counselor-at-law, Law Offices of John D. Ellis, Jr., P.A.

Brother Arthur Petteway
Southern Region Financial Secretary
Responsibilities: Ensure timely and accurate record keeping for the Region
Chapter Affiliation: Phi Lambda, Raleigh, N.C. (Financial Secretary & Life Member)
Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, N.C. State University
Professional Background: Engineering Services Manager, North Carolina Department of Transportation

Brother Chuck Wallington
Editor to the Sphinx and Director of Communications & Marketing
Responsibilities: Lead internal and external communications & marketing for the Region;
Chapter Affiliation: Kappa Lambda, Greensboro, N.C. (Vice President & Life Member)
Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communications, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Professional Background: Dir. of Employee Comm. & Public Affairs, American Express

Brother Frank Toliver
Southern Region Treasurer
Responsibilities: Oversee the financial stewardship of the Region’s assets to ensure strict adherence to ethical financial practices
Chapter Affiliation: Phi Lambda, Raleigh, N.C. (Life Member)
Educational Background: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Pfeiffer University, Charlotte, N.C.; Bachelor’s Degree, Saint Augustine’s College, Raleigh, N.C.
Professional Background: Director of Finance & Budget, N.C. School of the Arts

Brother Van L. Strickland
Director of Conventions
Responsibilities: Oversee all duties related to planning and executing the Southern Region conventions;
Chapter Affiliation: Delta Theta Lambda, Huntsville, Ala. (President & Life Member)
Educational Background: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Alabama A&M University; Bachelor’s Degree, University of Alabama;
Professional Background: Group Lead, NASA – Marshall Space Flight Center

Brother Steven Lyons
Chaplain
Responsibilities: Provide spiritual guidance and direction for the Southern Region
Chapter Affiliation: Phi Lambda, Raleigh, N.C. (Associate Chaplain)
Educational Background: Master’s Degree in Divinity, Shaw University; Bachelor’s Degree in Organization Management, Saint Augustine’s College;
Professional Background: Pastor, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Laurinburgh, N.C.; Manager of Lea Funeral Home, Raleigh, N.C.

Brother Landon J. Adams
Associate Chaplain
Responsibilities: Provide spiritual guidance and direction for the Southern Region
Chapter Affiliation: Beta Theta Lambda, Durham, N.C. (Chaplain)
Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion, Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania
Professional Background: Intern, Federal Bureau of Prisons at Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, N.C.

Brother Charles Ballard
Senior Advisor to Regional Vice President
Responsibilities: Lead the work of the ForWard Campaign transition team; Provide advice and counsel to the Southern Region Vice President
Chapter Affiliation: Phi Lambda, Raleigh, N.C. (Past President & Life Member)
Educational Background: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Union College; and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Cincinnati
Professional Background: President, Expense Containment Systems, Inc.

Brother Robert Willis
Advisor to the Southern Region
Responsibilities: Provide advice and counsel to the Southern Region Vice President
Chapter Affiliation: Eta Lambda, Atlanta, Georgia (Past Southern Region Vice President, Past Georgia District Director, Senior Advisor to 32nd General President, Darryl R. Matthews & Life Member)
Educational Background: Kentucky State University;
Professional Background: Sr. Equal Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Housing/Urban Development

Brother Ronnie Jenkins
Immediate Past Southern Region Vice President
Responsibilities:
 
Member of the Southern Region Board of Directors;
Chapter Affiliation:  Eta Lambda, Atlanta, Georgia