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Executive Council

ec0116The TBSAA is led by an Executive Council (EC) comprised of 6 members who are elected at-large nationally by the membership of the TBSAA.  Each position has a 4-year term and the elections are staggered biennially, so that 3 members are elected every two years.  Distance elections utilizing online ballots are held during the month following each National Convention of the Sorority.

Each EC member must meet the following qualifications:

  • At least 25 years of age
  • A member in good standing of the TBSAA
  • Hold a four-year college degree
  • Demonstrate outstanding business ability

Each member of the Executive Committee has a different set of responsibilities.  The EC elects its Chairperson from within its members.  The Chair leads the meetings of the EC and is also an  ex-officio  member of the National Council of TBΣ.  The other five members of the EC serve as the chair of a committee made up of volunteer members from the TBSAA membership. The EC also elects a Vice Chair to serve in the absence of the chairperson.  Members of the EC may only serve up to two consecutive elected terms.

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Justin Brady

Chairperson of the Executive Council  email

Justin Brady
Justin Brady
Epsilon

Justin Brady currently serves as chairperson of the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association Executive Council. He was initiated into the Epsilon Chapter at Butler University in December 2003. During his time as an active member he served in a variety of leadership roles including chapter president. He also served as the North Central District President and Vice President of Special Projects.  He was the recipient of The Baton Award for outstanding student leadership in 2007.

Justin currently resides in New York City where he oversees online and direct mail fundraising for the Clinton Foundation. He received his Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management from IUPUI and his Bachelors Degree from Butler University in Public Relations and Media Arts.

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Chris Foster

Vice Chair of the Executive Council & Member Relations Committee Chair – email

Chris Foster Tau
Chris Foster
Tau

Chris Foster was initiated into the Tau Chapter at the University of Houston in the spring of 1998.  At UH, he served in several chapter offices, including the colony education officer for the Beta Omicron colony in 2002.  He was elected to the SWD council as Secretary-treasurer and two terms as Southwest District President, being the first male member of the Sorority to do so.  Chris was the 2004 recipient of The Baton Award for outstanding student leadership.  He is an honorary member of the Beta Sigma chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and both the Southwest District of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi.  He became a Life Member of the Sorority in 2003.

Currently, Chris is the Assistant Director of the University of Houston Graduate School and is an elected member of the university’s Staff Council.  He serves as the Vice President of the Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band Alumni Association. Chris has earned his bachelor’s degree with a double major in music and communications from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Sam Houston State University.  He is currently a PhD student in higher education leadership and policy.  A lifelong Houstonian, Chris enjoys travel, cooking, college football, Star Trek, and playing the tuba in the Houston Pride Band, where he serves on the Board of Directors.

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Amanda Dickson

Affiliate Relations Committee Chair- email

Amanda Dickson
Amanda Dickson
Gamma Nu

Amanda Dickson became a member of the Beta Zeta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Stephen F. Austin State University in the fall of 1996. In 2004, she transferred to the University of Texas at Arlington and became an active member of the Gamma Nu chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. While at UTA, she held the office of Chapter Parliamentarian along with Secretary/ Treasurer and President for the Southwest District.Amanda was the trumpet section leader and field instructor for the UTA Marching Band as well as principal chair for UTA’s Wind Ensemble and Orchestra. Amanda received her Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Master’s Degree in Trumpet Performance from Texas Tech University. She is now a private lesson instructor for middle and high school students and a freelance musician.

In 2008, Amanda was extended Honorary Membership to the Southwest District chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. Amanda currently resides in Houston, TX and is excited to serve the sorority as a member of the Executive Committee of the TBSAA.

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René Mark

Events Committee Chair – email

Rene Mark Beta Xi
Rene Mark
Beta Xi

René Mark I was initiated into the Beta Xi chapter at the University of Florida in April 2008. While active she served as the fellowship chair, corresponding secretary, and chapter president. She also served two years as the Southeast District Vice President for Special Projects. René graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism: Event Management in 2012 and became a Life Member of the Sorority in 2013.

Currently, she is the Events Planner at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, where she is also pursuing a Master of Arts in Arts Presenting and Live Entertainment Management.

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Katie Rixon

Programs Committee Chair – email

Katie Rixon Theta Theta
Katie Rixon
Theta Theta

Katie Dukes Rixon is a Life member of the Theta Theta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Henderson State University. While at Henderson State, Katie received a Bachelor of Science in Education with concentration in Middle Level Education.

Katie was initiated into Tau Beta Sigma in the fall of 2006. During her time as an active member, Katie served as the Band and Community Service Coordinator and Treasurer for her chapter. Upon graduation, Katie joined the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association and Southwest District Alumni Association. She served on the SWDAA Board of Directors in various roles- including serving three terms as the Chairperson.

Katie currently lives in Richardson, Texas with her husband, Christopher. When she isn’t teaching mathematics to her sixth grade students, Katie can be found serving as a volunteer at her church, spending time with her friends and family, and playing board games.

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Tyra Yiare

Finance Committee Chair – email

Tyra Yiare Eta Delta
Tyra Yiare
Eta Delta

Tyra Yiare was initiated into the Eta Delta chapter of Howard University in the fall of 1988.  While active in the chapter she served as VPM and Historian.  During her tenure in the Howard University Showtime Marching Band, Tyra served as the section leader for the tenor saxophones and after two years changed over to the mellophone section where she served the remainder of her years in the band. Tyra became a life member of Tau Beta Sigma in 1994 also served as the caterer of the band.  Tyra graduated from Howard University in 1993 with a degree in Political Science with a minor in Radio, TV and Film.  Soon after graduation, Tyra decided to start her own catering business with the Howard University Marching Band being her first client.  Over the years, Tyra’s company Whats In A Name Catering and Confections has grown from just starting out with her to three chefs and 4 helpers.  Her company continues to thrive and grow and gain popularity throughout businesses within the DC, Maryland and Virginia area.

Tyra currently is a producing VP Sales Manager for UAMC/Eagle Mortgage, a division of Lennar Homes.  Her office is located in Old Town Alexandria, Va. near the waterfront.  Tyra has many years of experience in finance and management and currently holds a Master’s degree in Business Management and Marketing.  She is currently pursuing her second Master’s in Project Management. Tyra currently lives in Mechanicsville Maryland where she is the choir director for her church children’s choir. She also loves the water and in her spare time loves to go out on her Cruiser and tour the Patuxent.