From that first conclave, in May 1925, when Emmett Ellis was elected president, to today, Sigma Tau Gamma has been blessed with a strong tradition of leadership. At the Chris Mauer Grand Chapter our delegates were privileged to select from seven candidates to fill five open seats on the Board of Directors. We are deeply indebted to all of the dedicated alumni who allowed their names to be placed in nomination, and we look forward to their continued service and leadership. Here is your new 2008-2010 Board of Directors.

Jeff Russo, President
President Jeff Russo, EMF, Delta Xi '88 (Carnegie Mellon University) became the 35th National President in 2008 after having been elected President-elect at the 42nd Grand Chapter. Jeff was a finalist for the Ellsworth C. Dent Man-of-the-Year in 1988. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2000, as Associate Dean of the President's Academy (1999, 2000 & 2002), as Three Rivers Regional Vice-President (1992-1996) and as an Area Director (1990-1991). He received the Winebrenner Medal for Distinguished Fraternity Service in 1990. He is a sales engineer for Gilson Engineering Inc. in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Richard Harguindeguy, President-Elect
Richard Harguindeguy, IMF, Beta Omicron '78 (Northland College) was first elected to the Board of Directors in 2002. He has served the Fraternity as Mid Atlantic District Director (1982-1986), Regional Vice President of the Atlantic Coast Region (1986-1990), Chapter Counselor for Delta Omicron at Christopher Newport University (1994-1998) and President of the Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter. He also served the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation as a Trustee, Secretary and national coordinator for Books for Kids. He was the 1990 recipient of the Winebrenner Medal for Distinguished Fraternity Service and the 2002 recipient of the Millsap Medal for Distinguished Foundation Service. He is the Manager of the Men's area for Saks Fifth Avenue in Tyson Corner, Virginia.
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Gregory J. Rumpf, Director
J. Gregory Rumpf, IMF, Beta '79 (Truman State University), was the 1979 recipient of the Ellsworth C. Dent "Man of the Year" Award. He was first elected to the Board of Directors in 2004. He has served the Fraternity as Regional Director of the Atlantic Coast Region (1983-1986), Regional Director of the Central Region (1981-1983), and District Governor in the Central Region (1979-1981). He received the Outstanding Regional Director Award in 1984. Greg has also served the Foundation as a Trustee (1986-1990 & 1996-2000) and was the Foundation Vice President for Development (2000-2002). He is the Marketing & Operations Director for the D'Amelio Law Firm.
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Thomas C. Morgan, Director
Thomas C. Morgan, PMF (Phi '85, Southeastern Louisiana University), age 45, was elected to the Board in 2008. Prior to that Tom served as Foundation Trustee (2007-08), Southern Region Vice President (2007-08), Gold Coast District Director (2006-07), and Louisiana State Director (1986-1991). He was Baton Rouge Alumni Chapter President (2006-08) and Phi Alumni Association President (1988-90). He served as Phi Chapter President (1985), a two-term SGA President (1983-85), and Student Member of Louisiana's higher education governing board (1984-85). He was the 1985 Dent Man of the Year and recipient of the Winebrenner Medal in 1986. Professionally he is a Certified Public Accountant and Attorney in his own firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Jonathan Proehl, Director
Jonathan Proehl, WCMF (Gamma Nu '99, University of Wisconsin-River Falls) has served as the Lakeland District Director (2000-2004), Great Lakes Regional Vice President (2004-2008), served on the Gamma Nu Alumni Association Board of Directors (2000-2006) and specifically as the Gamma Nu Alumni Association CFO (2002-2006). Johnathan was elected to the Board of Directors at the Chris Mauer Grand Chapter (2008). Professionally, he is a Finance Manager for Capella Education Company.
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James Johnston, Director
Jim Johnston, NMF, Delta Xi '01 (Carnegie Mellon University) has served as Vice President of Instructional Programming and Assistant Dean at Presidents Academy (2007-2008), Regional Vice President of the Three Rivers Region (2002-2006), and as President of the Delta Xi Alumni Association (2002-2004). Brother Johnston was an Ellsworth C. Dent Man-of-the-Year Finalist in 2001 and recipient of the Winebrenner Medal for Distinguished Fraternity Service in 2007. Professionally, he is the Automation Systems Group Manager for Aerotech, Inc.

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D.W. Cole, Past President
D. W. Cole, PMF, Beta '81 (Truman State University) was our 33rd National President. He presided over the 42nd Grand Chapter. D.W. was the 1981 Ellsworth C. Dent Man-of-the-Year and the 1981 IFC "Man of the Year." Cole served as the Presidents' Academy Dean (1996-1998), Great Plains Regional Vice President (1992-1996), State Director/Chapter Counselor (1986-1992), Regional Director (1983-1986) and District Governor (1981-1983). He was also an honorary Foundation Trustee (1996-1998). He was chosen 1989 Beta Alumus of the Year and 1997 Beta Chapter Top 100 Alumni. Professionally he is the Vice President of Client Services/New Business Development for True Media in Columbia MO.
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John H. Heiman, Past President
John H. Heiman, DMF, Alpha '84 (University of Central Missouri), was first elected to the Board of Directors in 1994. Brother Heiman served as 32nd National President (2002-2004), President of the Kansas City Alumni Chapter (1992-1994), State Director for Missouri (1988-94) and as President of the Alpha Chapter Alumni Association in 1992. John served on the headquarters staff as Director of Chapter Services (1985-1987) and as chairman of the Vision 2010 study committee (2001). He is currently Campaign Coordinator for the Enduring Brotherhood Endowment Campaign. Professionally he is Director of Executive Briefing Centers and Tradeshows for Sprint Corporation.
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