The Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation is governed by the Foundation Board of Directors who are responsible for the management and oversight of the Foundation. The members serve three-year terms and meet four times a year either by phone or in person. They serve on committees, manage assets and financially support the mission of the Foundation.
Executive Committee
Chair
Bo L. Gebbie, Evansville ’03
Bo Gebbie was appointed president of Evolving Solutions in August 2021. Bo joined Evolving Solutions in January 2017 as the Vice President of Sales, Services and Marketing. He is a member of the Executive and Management Teams and represents the organization externally on vendor and partner Advisory Councils. Before joining Evolving Solutions, Bo was an IBM executive, serving last as Vice President of Sales, Server Solutions, for IBM North America. In that role, he had sales and profit responsibility for a $3B portfolio across Power Systems, z Systems and the Server Linux brands.
Bo has a finance degree from the University of Evansville and an MBA from Creighton University. He is the president of the board of Nebraska HOBY Youth Leadership and chairperson of the University of Evansville Board of Visitors.
Bo was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Student Advisory Committee in 2001 and was Conference Planner from 2002-2003.
Vice-Chair
Bryce A. Murray, California-San Diego ‘07
Bryce is the Managing Director for Talent Acquisition Group and also serves as an Advisor for PeopleTech Partners. Throughout his career, Bryce has served as the Head of Staffing for Waymo, a self-driven technology development company, and has helped leading consumer brands like Disney, Red Bull, and JCPenney build or refine their talent acquisition capabilities. He has worked across a myriad of industries as a recruiter including media & entertainment, technology, consumer packaged goods, and retail to recruit talent from the board to individual contributor level for clients ranging from seed stage startups to large enterprises. He also served on the Young Alumni Council helping advise the Educational Foundation on engaging young alumni. Bryce and his wife, Kat, have three children and live in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Treasurer
Jason Seegert, Wittenburg University ’04
Jason is a Managing Director at Accenture Song, leading one of the firm’s largest global agency accounts. He specializes in marketing and commerce strategy, transformation, and operations, working with some of the world’s most impactful brands and advertisers. Jason played a key role on the Campaign Steering Committee for Wittenberg University’s successful “Having Light” campaign, which exceeded its $100 million fundraising goal in 2022. He resides in Park City, Utah, where he actively volunteers with the Park City Sailing Association. Jason holds a B.A. in East Asian Studies and Finance from Wittenberg University. He was a Freeman Foundation Scholar at Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan, in 2002 and earned a certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School. During his undergraduate years, Jason served as High Iota and High Delta at Nu Zeta Zeta. He has also contributed to the Fraternity as an Impact Leadership coach and was a member of the Student Advisory Committee and Young Alumni Council.
Secretary
Dr. Robert E. Anderson, South Dakota ‘78
Rob is a semi-retired general surgeon serving as Vice President for Quality at the Dunes Surgical Hospital in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Biology from the University of South Dakota (Alpha-Gamma Zeta) in 1978.
During his senior year, Rob served on the Student Advisory Committee (1977-1978). Deferring his acceptance to the University of Minnesota Medical School, he traveled as an Educational Leadership Consultant from 1978-1979. Rob has practiced medicine since he graduated the University of Minnesota in 1983.
At-Large
Jane Castanias
Jane Hutchinson Castanias was a trial attorney in Dallas at the law firms of Johnson & Gibbs and Jones Day. Since moving to Washington D.C., she has devoted her time to causes related to children. She currently serves as the National Council For Adoption Vice-Chair, and sits on the NCFA Executive Committee. She is a former Board Member and Board Chair of RESOLVE, a family-building organization that educates, supports, and advocates for those with infertility about their family building options, including adoption. She is the Past President of the National Capital Area Gladney Family Association, the local chapter of her family’s adoption agency, planning events and fundraisers; and also serves on Gladney’s National Council. With her husband, Gregory Castanias, Jane is the 2017 “Angel in Adoption” recipient for Virginia, awarded by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption. Both Jane and Greg have been recognized as an NCFA “Friend of Adoption.” She is a frequent speaker about adoption issues. Prior to becoming involved in adoption-related volunteer work, she was a Court Appointed Special Advocate, helping abused and neglected children during court proceedings for temporary removal from the home or for termination of parental rights, including working with the biological families, social services, and the foster care system.
Jane is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Political Science, and the University of Kansas School of Law. She is married to Gregory Castanias, a partner with Jones Day in Washington D.C. She has two daughters, both adopted from Texas. She and her family live in Oakton, Virginia.
Tracy Jon Forst, Denver ’84
Tracy is Managing Director at Aon Insurance. He is very active in charitable causes including service on the Board of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation as well as the Parents Leadership Council at the University of Denver.
Tracy continues to be involved with the University of Denver chapter, serving on the house corporation. Tracy and his wife Stephanie live in Littleton, CO.
Immediate Past Chair
Drew C. Lynch, Texas State-San Marcos ’79
Drew is a retired Energy Executive who has over 35 years of diversified experience in the energy and global metals markets. Lynch worked for Enron Corporation from 1990-2005 in the USA, Canada and Europe trading and operations areas, including serving as Chief Operating Officer of Enron Metals in Europe. He and his wife Kim live on their family ranch in Texas. The Lynch’s son, Salty, is an advisor to the Texas A&M chapter.
Directors
Jeff A. Arntson, Oregon State ’85
Jeff is Vice President of Albina Asphalt, a manufacturer of asphalt products in Oregon and SW Washington. He and his brothers are fourth-generation owners of the company and have been serving residential and commercial customers since 1903. Arntson and his family also own a ranch in eastern Oregon, and he lives in Vancouver, Washington.
Michael F. Der Manouel, Jr. , California State-Fresno ’85
Michael F. Der Manouel, Jr. is an accomplished insurance industry leader with over 30 years of experience. As Regional President at HUB International, he oversees operations in Central California. Mike previously served as President of Der Manouel Insurance Group for 12 years, growing the family-owned agency. He got his start in the field as a commercial insurance broker in 1992. Mike is deeply involved in the community, volunteering on boards for organizations like the Lincoln Club of Fresno County. He also founded Cornerstone Compensation, a worker’s comp group for churches and schools.
Mike earned his BS in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno, where he was a brother of the Iota Gamma Zeta. With his extensive insurance expertise and community engagement, Mike provides valued guidance to serve the needs of HUB International’s clients.
Stuart Evans, Denver ’07
Stuart Evans is the President of Edge Construction Specialties. He graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in Real Estate and Construction Management. He began working for Edge in 2006 and became President in 2021. He oversees all projects from buyout to completion. Stuart likes the varied challenges he is presented with at Edge and the can-do attitude of the team. When not on the job, Stuart trains for and races Ironman triathlons with his lovely wife and spends time with his incredible family.
Dave Franklin, Evansville ’99
Mr. Franklin has over two decades of experience in the investment industry, and currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer and Manager at Diamond Capital Management (DCM). In this capacity, he coordinates the investment philosophy, strategy, tactics, and implementations employed by the Bank in managing approximately $2 billion in assets within DCM. Additionally, Mr. Franklin serves as the Portfolio Manager for both institutional and private wealth client portfolios. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Franklin was the Director of Portfolio Construction and Senior Portfolio Manager at Regions Wealth Management. Mr. Franklin received a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Evansville. Additionally, he has attained the Chartered Financial Analyst and the Chartered Market Technician designations. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the CFA Society of Indianapolis, and the CMT Association. Mr. Franklin currently serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of Evansville and as grader for the level 3 CMT exam.
Mary Joy Stead, Iowa ’62
Mary Joy is a member of Delta Zeta and wife of Emeritus Director Jerre Stead. She is actively involved on several non-profit boards including at her alma mater, serving as Trustee of the University of Iowa Foundation. Mary Joy and Jerre are extremely passionate about children’s medicine, and in 2016, the UI Children’s Hospital was renamed The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The Steads’ giving spans higher education, pastoral training, healthcare, and Alzheimer’s research.
Ed Wilkinson, Arkansas-Fayetteville ’79
Ed Wilkinson resides in Greenwood, Arkansas. He met his wife of 30+ years, LaDonna, while training to fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot. He earned his aviator wings and got a lot more. They have one son, Attorney Wm. Daniel Wilkinson. Ed followed family tradition as a community banker, state legislator, United States Navy officer, and brother of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at the University of Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BSBA, Finance & Banking, and MBA. Ed was inducted into the U of A “Towers of Old Main.” He served on the U of A Alumni Association national Board of Directors and on its Chancellor’s Society, Board of Advisors, and Campaign Arkansas. The active brethren of Lambda Chi elected Ed “2019 Alumnus of the Year.” Subsequently, Ed earned a Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) from Walden University. Using the conceptual framework learned at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, Ed’s doctoral study was “Credit Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Within a Changing Environment.” Later, Ed earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Liverpool (UK). ” Ed is a third generation Farmers Banker. He has 40 years executive and board leadership experience. Ed has served Farmers Bank in virtually every capacity. He was elected Wilkinson Banking Corporation CEO 1986 and Farmers Bank President 1994. He is secretary of Arkansas Community Bankers Association Executive Board. Ed also served in both the U. S. Navy and the Arkansas legislature.
Edward Cooper Wynne, Florida State ’71
Ed Wynne is a retired executive from the Telecommunications/Digital Technology industry (Leadership positions at GTE Corporation, AT&T Network Systems and Lucent Technologies). His sales and management expertise allowed him to lead teams in South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. Following this career, Ed served in the US Department of State as a Diplomatic Housing Director in four different countries. Currently, Ed serves on the Alumni Advisory Committee of the Texas Christian University Iota Pi chapter and lives in Dallas, TX.
President & CEO
Dan Hartmann, Truman State ’07
Brother Dan Hartmann serves as the fifth President & CEO of Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to raise philanthropic support for the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. The Educational Foundation stewards $14M in assets under management and annually grants more than $1M to the Fraternity, local chapter initiatives, and direct student aid.
Dan brings more than a decade of experience in philanthropy and non-profit leadership. Prior to rejoining the staff in 2019, Brother Hartmann served as Director of Development at IUPUI, the largest urban research institution in Indiana. He has Interfraternal Foundation experience, having previously served as COO of the NIC Foundation. In addition, Dan served the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation in a previous tour of duty as the Alumni Director.
Brother Hartmann is also an active volunteer in the greater Indianapolis community serving as President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter. He serves as a Director on his church’s Foundation Board and as Treasurer of the Thorpe Creek Homeowners Association.
Dan and his wife, Becca, along with their two daughters, Hadley and Harper, reside in Fishers, Indiana. Brother Hartmann holds an MBA from Anderson University and a BA in Business Management from Truman State University where he was active in Phi-Psi Zeta. In addition, Dan is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) having demonstrated professional success and commitment to the field of philanthropy.