Executive Board
AND ZETA BETA SIGMA DIRECTORS/LEADERS
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President
Brother Bennekin is a Spring 2020 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of
Fayetteville, North Carolina & a native of Los Angeles, California. His professional
credentials include an Associate of Administrative Management, Bachelor of Business &
Management, and a Master of Business Management with a concentration in
Organizational Leadership from Excelsior University; and certified as a John Maxwell
Leadership Team Trainer & Coach. His journey began with enlistment in the United
States Army in 1986 and follow-on training as a Signal Soldier in Augusta, Georgia.
During the next three decades, he would serve the Military in a variety of leadership
positions, combat tours, and assignments; serving all with distinction before Honorably
Retiring in 2018. He has served as Chapter Historian and Membership Intake
Chairman.
The President shall be the chief executive of the Chapter. He shall appoint all
persons and committees not otherwise provided for in this constitution and bylaws; he
or his appointed representatives shall represent the Chapter at all Pan-Hellenic council
meetings; he shall act for the Chapter between meetings as chair of the executive
committee; he shall preside at all Chapter and executive committee meetings; and he
shall do all other things generally done by the office of the President; he shall be an ex-
officio member of all committees.
Vice President
Brother West is a Fall 2021 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of Fayetteville, North Carolina & a native of Detroit, Michigan. His professional credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, with a concentration in Emergency Management from University of Phoenix and pursuing a Master of Science in Entertainment Business. His military journey began with enlistment in the United States Army in 1988 with follow-on training as a Combat Medic in San Antonio, Texas. During the next two decades, he would serve the Military in a variety of leadership positions, combat tours, and operational assignments; serving all with distinction before Honorably Retiring in 2008. He has served as Chapter Secretary Pro-tem, elected Secretary, and Chapter Financial Secretary since June 2022.
The Vice President shall assume the office of the President in the event of the death, resignation, or removal of the President. He shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter and the executive committee in the absence or disability of the President, except as outlined in paragraph 1, section II of these bylaws. The Vice President shall be the Director of the Crescent Club. He shall serve as a member of the executive committee.
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Secretary
Brother Alston is a Spring 2008 initiate of the Gamma Gamma Chapter (NCCU) of Phi Beta Sigma Incorporated of Durham, North Carolina & a native of Brooklyn, New York. His professional credentials include an Associate of Allied Health Sciences from Fayetteville Technical Community College with a concentration in Emergency Services and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, from Purdue University Global. His military journey began with enlistment in the United States Army in 2009, followed by follow-on training as a combat medic in San Antonio, Texas. During the next fifteen years, he would serve the Military in various leadership positions, combat tours, and operational assignments; serving all with distinction. Currently, he serves as a senior medical advisor in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 95th Civil Affairs Brigade.
The Secretary will keep record of all proceedings of the Executive Board and the Chapter Meetings, he will keep a record of the membership of the Chapter, will work in conjunction with the Treasurer regarding financial matters and is required to be bonded. The Secretary will deliver to the Executive Board, Chapters, and Members-at-large of the Chapter copies of the minutes of the Chapter or Executive Board meetings. He will receive, transmit, and disseminate pertinent correspondence as directed by the President and the Executive Board.
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Treasurer
Brother Janey is a Fall 2024 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of Fayetteville, North Carolina and a native of Baltimore, Maryland. His professional credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Social Science, with a concentration in Government from Campbell University. His military journey began with enlistment in the United States Army in 1998 with follow-on training as an Accountant Specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. During the next two decades, he would serve the Army Finance and Budget Management Community in a variety of leadership positions, combat tours, and operational assignments; serving all with distinction before Honorably Retiring in 2018 as a Master Sergeant. He currently is a realtor in the greater Fort Liberty area and is married with four children and three stepchildren.
The Treasurer is the Chief Custodian of all funds of the Chapter. He will be the Chief Spokesman for all financial issues of the Region. He is the keeper of contracts regarding monetary transactions and has the responsibility of issuing financial statements to the Executive Board. The Treasurer has a mandate to inform the membership and the Executive Board of all issues that may impact the financial health of the Chapter.
Immediate Past President
Brother Dr. Stevenson is a Spring 1987 initiate of Pi Mu Chapter, Western Carolina University. He joined Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of Fayetteville, North Carolina in 2004. He is a native of Statesville, North Carolina. His professional credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Western Carolina University, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from University of Louisville, Master of Business Arts from Central Michigan University in Human Resource Management, and a Doctoral of Management from University of Maryland. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). His journey began by receiving an athletic scholarship at Western Carolina University. While at WCU he enrolled in ROTC and received his commission in May 1991 upon graduation. During the next two decades, he would serve the Military in a variety of leadership positions, combat tours, and special assignments; serving all with distinction before Honorably Retiring in 2013. After his retirement, he continued to serve his country as a Government Civilian until his final retirement in 2018. He has served as the Chapter Vice-President and President, North Carolina State Director of Military Affairs and the Southeastern Region President’s Council Director.
The Immediate Past President serves as a voice of council and advisor to the current President. The Immediate President provides institutional knowledge regarding business practices, policies, and past decisions to the Executive Board. In the event the President needs someone to represent him, he may call upon the Immediate Past President to represent the Chapter.
Director of Bigger and Better Business
Brother Marquis Roy is a Spring 2021 initiate of Epsilon Gamma Sigma Chapter of Augusta, Georgia & a native of Hillsborough, NC. His professional credentials include an Associate of General Studies, Bachelor in Information Technology. His journey began with enlistment in the United States Army in 2009 and follow-on training as a Signal Soldier in Augusta, Georgia. During the next fifteen years, he would serve the Military in a variety of leadership positions, combat tours, and assignments, most recently a Chief Warrant Officer for 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. Outside of the fraternity Brother Marquis enjoys the small things in life like to spend time at home, traveling , the gym, and gaming.
The Director of Bigger and Better Business will formulate, direct, and supervise the Bigger and Better Business program of the Chapter, and will seek out various sponsorships to support chapter operations. The Director will cooperate with the membership in developing programs on the local level.
Director of Education
Brother Dr. Corbin is a Fall 1994 initiate of Lambda Sigma Chapter of Atlanta, Georgia and a native of Lumberton, North Carolina. He is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Assistant to the Associate Dean of the School of Social Work at Fayetteville State University and has more than 20 years of post MSW practice experience in a variety of key social service areas. He also has published research focused on the prevention of HIV/AIDS among minorities. His professional credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Bowie State University, his Master of Social Work degree in Clinical Social Work from Clark Atlanta University’s, Whitney M. Young School of Social Work, and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social Work from Howard University.
The Director of Education will supervise and direct the educational programs of the Chapter. The Director will cooperate with the chapter in developing programs on the local level, the director will also make recommendations to the Executive Board regarding educational disbursements or scholarships.
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Director of Social Action
Brother Evans is a Spring 2009 initiate of Eta Alpha Chapter of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina where he was also born and raised. He is currently serving as an Advance Culinary Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army. His journey began with enlistment in the United States Army in 2013. He is also one of the founding members of the Gamma Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Honolulu Undergrad chapter. He is also pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts at Fayetteville Technical Community College. He loves cooking and spending time with his family.
The Director of Social Action will direct the social action programs of the Region. The Director will cooperate with chapter in developing programs on the local level. The Director will appear at such legislative and administrative hearings conducted by federal or state legislatures or agencies as he deems of significant concern to the membership of the community and will do all other things necessary to advance the civil and human rights of the membership.
Chaplain
Brother Williams is a Fall 2018 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of Fayetteville, North Carolina and a native of Hope Mills, North Carolina. His professional credentials include a Bachelor of Science, Master of Education, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Divinity. He is a certified Professional School Counselor with Cumberland County Schools and ordained minister serving as Pastor of Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Moderator of Pee Dee Missionary Baptist Association. He has served in a variety of positions in both locales. He has served as Chapter Chaplain.
The Chapter Chaplain will serve as a nondenominational, nonsectarian spiritual head of the Chapter. He will open and close all meetings of the Chapter Board and meetings in prayer and recite prayers at ritual ceremonies and prior to all meals. He or a representative appointed by him shall visit sick and inform members and the President whenever needed. He shall continually support and respond to the spiritual and emotional concerns and needs of members and unite members in recognition of their creator and reverence toward creation and the sacredness of their faith. He shall make members including the Chapter President aware of a member’s passing and make the necessary arrangements to plan and execute an Omega Chapter Ceremony, along with the chapter members of the deceased member.
Chief of Publicity, Technology, & Innovation
Brother Taylor is a Fall 2020 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of Fayetteville, North Carolina & a native of Baltimore, Maryland. His professional credentials include an Associate of Science, and CompTIA Certification in Networking and Security. He is currently attending Fayetteville State University in pursuit of a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science. His professional career began as an IT Technician, System Administrator, and Information Assurance Officer at Womack Army Medical Center where he helped with a variety of the IT needs of the Army Medical Center. He is presently a member of Cisco Systems, Inc. as a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, working with development for Learning Management Systems (LMS). He has singlehandedly managed and developed the Chapter Social Media Accounts, Website, Closed Communication Channel, and File Management Systems. Bro Taylor has served the chapter's first line of defense as the Information Technology, Social Media Liaison, and Network Manager.
The Chief of Publicity, Technology, & Innovation is responsible for the dissemination of information regarding the purposes and programs of the Chapter & is the chief architect of the technology that holds our Chapter enterprise together. The Chief will encourage the members to report activities to his office and will serve as an advisor of publicity of programs and the organizations image on social media and other news outlets. The Chief will lead a division of Social Media Specialists and Advertisement Coordinators & responsible for testing new products, fixing issues with current technology owned by the Chapter, website modifications, and tech support to the members.
International Sigma/Zeta Liaison
Brother Jones is a Spring 2011 initiate of Theta Theta Sigma Chapter of El Paso, Texas & a native of Philadelphia, Pa. His professional credentials include a Bachelor of Business Management, from Excelsior University. His journey began with enlistment in the United States Army in 1984 and follow-on training as a Signal Soldier in Augusta, Georgia. During the next three decades, he would serve the Military in a variety of leadership positions, combat tours, and assignments; serving all with distinction before Honorably Retiring in 2016. He has served as Chapter Secretary, Sigma/Zeta Liaison, Fundraiser Chairman, Membership Intake Chairman, Vice President, and President. He served as Regional Sigma/Zeta Liaison and currently serving as International Sigma/Zeta Relations Chairman.
The International Director of Sigma/Zeta Relations will formulate, direct, and supervise the program. He will work as an Ambassador for the Fraternity, representing the International President when called upon at various Zeta functions. He serves as an intelligence gatherer for questions or concerns that may arise as it relates to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.