Executive Board

AND ZETA BETA SIGMA DIRECTORS

BRO. THERON M. BENNEKIN SR. 

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 is 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.



Bro. Nakia M. Harris

Vice President

Brother Harris is a Spring 2020 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of  Fayetteville, North Carolina & a native of Rochester, New York. His professional credentials include an Associate of Business Management, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Bachelor of Social and Criminal Justice, and he is currently completing his Masters of Social Work.  His journey began with two years at Dekalb College where he studied Journalism. He later enlisted in the  United States Army in November 1996 as an Air Defense Artillery Soldier in Fort Bliss, Texas. He later reclassified as a Logistics Soldier, completing his training at Fort Lee, Virginia. During the next two decades, he would serve the Military in a variety of leadership positions, combat tours, and assignments; all with distinction. He has served as Chapter Social Action Director.  

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.

Bro. Ricardo West

Secretary

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. His military journey began with enlistment in the United States Army in 1988 with follow-on training as a Combat Medical Specialist 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 since Jun 2022 and Chapter Financial Secretary. 

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 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. 

BRO. BRODERICK A. JONES 

Treasurer

Brother Jones is a Spring 2019 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of  Fayetteville, North Carolina & a native of Danville, Virginia. His professional credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance and a Master of Business Administration  with a concentration in Accounting from Liberty University. He is also a licensed Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams. His journey began with enlistment in the United States Army in 1990 and follow-on  training as a Field Artillery Soldier in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. During the next two decades, he would serve  the Military in a variety of leadership positions, combat tours, and assignments; serving all with distinction  before Honorably Retiring in 2010. He has served as the Chapter Treasurer since 2020. 

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. 

Bro. Dr. Patrick Stevenson SR.

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.

Bro. rodney rivers

Director of Bigger and Better Business

Brother Rivers is a Spring 2020 initiate of Alpha Alpha Gamma Sigma Chapter of Spring Lake, North Carolina and Currently a member of the Zeta Beta Sigma  Chapter of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is a native of Farmerville, Louisiana. His professional credentials include an Associate of Information Management, Associate of Instructor Technology of  Military Science & Bachelor of Science Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University. His journey began with enlistment in the United States Air Force in 1984 and follow-on training as a Ground  Radio Communicator at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. During the next 2 decades he would  serve the Military in a variety of leadership positions and assignments; serving all with distinction before  Honorably Retiring in 2004. Brother Rivers is currently a Logistics Management Specialist for the Department of the Navy working Special Communications Mission Solutions. 

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.

BRO. JAMES MILLIGAN JR.

Director of Education

Brother Milligan is a Spring 2021 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of  Fayetteville, North Carolina and is a native of Brooklyn, New York.  His  professional education includes a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Methodist University, Fayetteville,  NC and a Master of Social Work degree from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC. His adult  journey began when he enlisted in the United States Army in 1980 with Basic Training at Fort Leonard  Wood, Missouri and follow-on-training as a Medical Specialist at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Throughout,  his military career he served in multiple positions and assignments before Honorably Retiring in 2002. He  continued to serve the United States Government working as a Civilian Servant for another two decades before retiring in 2022. He has served as a member of the Chapter Education committee since 2021. 

The Director of Education will supervise and direct the educational programs of the Chapter. The  Director will cooperate with chapter in developing programs on the local level, the director will also make  recommendations to the Executive Board regarding educational disbursements or scholarships.

bro. anthony lark

Director of Social Action

Brother Lark is a Fall 2022 initiate of Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of Fayetteville,  North Carolina and a native of Lansing, Michigan. His professional credentials  include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences and a Master of Public Administration Degree with a concentration in Health Care Management from Grand Canyon University. Brother Lark’s career began with enlistment in the United States Army in 2002. Throughout his military career, he excelled in  various leadership positions and honorably served in multiple combat locations and assignments; serving all with distinction before Honorably Retiring in 2023. 

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.

BRO. GARLAND WHITE

Sigma Beta Club Coordinator

Bro. White is a Summer 2015 initiate of Omicron Phi Sigma Chapter of Fort Walton Beach Fl, and a native of Augusta GA. His professional credentials include an Associate in Liberal Arts and a Bachelor in Criminal Justice from Columbia College. His journey began with an enlistment in the United States Army in 1996 and follow on training as an avionics communication equipment repairer in Ft. Gordon, Georgia. Over the next 26 years, he would serve the Army in a variety of leadership positions, combat tours and assignments; serving all with distinction before Honorably Retiring in 2022. He currently serves as the Chapters’ Director of the Sigma Beta Club.

bro. Pastor Hurley B. williams

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.

BRO. daRren taylor

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. 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.

bro. Samuel L. Jones Sr.

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.