Delta Upsilon Tau, Missouri Western State University

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Jarod works with corporate accounts as an Associate Account Manager with React Health. He lives in Van Buren, Arkansas with his wife Zolandrya.

He received a Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Business Entrepreneurship at Missouri Western State University (2019) where he founded the Delta Upsilon Tau chapter of Phi Boota roota (2017). He received a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Secondary Education at Pittsburg State University (2023 - Honors) and has continued graduate studies in Music Education at Arkansas Tech University.

Jarod freelances as a percussionist and clinician working in all levels of education from PreK through collegiate and professional ensembles. He has performed and recorded with a variety of musical groups including The Fountain City Brass Band, Chicago Brass Band, Northwinds Symphonic Band, Isom Jazz Trio, American Idol contestant Stephanie Gummelt, and various musical theatre productions.

Jarod maintains affiliations with Phi Boota roota, Phi Mu Alpha, Phi Kappa Phi, NAfME, and Freemasonry. He also serves as an educational Artist for Salyers Percussion, Encore Mallets, and Dream Cymbals & Gongs. 

The duties of the National President include, but are not limited to: being the chief executive of the Fraternity, presiding over NEC meeting and National Convention, overseeing the operations of the national Fraternity, appointing Regional Directors, and appointing members to national committees.

Phalam Stutter Chapter, Louisiana Tech University 

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Trevor joined Φᗺr in ther winter of 2021 at the Phalam Stutter Chapter. Trevor graduated from Lousiana Tech University in 2024 with a degree in psychology and is currently pursuing a master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology at Louisiana Tech University.

The duties of the National Vice President include, but are not limited to: supervising the official colonization process, overseeing national committees, being in charge of all national social functions, and assuming the role of National President in the absence of the National President.

Beta Phi, Old Dominion University

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Ben is a recent graduate of the Beta Phi chapter at Old Dominion University. They graduated with a Bachelor of Science in leadership, and a minor in music performance with an emphasis in hand drumming. They mentioned that "Beta Phi loves to have drum circles and share their love for drumming together. As I learned more about hand drumming for my minor, I got to share and appreciate it with my brothers. This is especially true for my senior recital where I got to play and original piece accompanied by two of my brothers on stage". They served as president and vice president across their time as an active brother of Beta Phi , strengthening its membership, philanthrophic efforts, and most importantly to Ben- their sense of brotherhood amongst both the chapter and the national body. Combining their experiences in Φᗺr and their professional experience in event planning and logistics, they assisted the planning of uniPHI '25 at ODU and got elected to serve as the national warden. Ben is making new strides as Warden to bring forth an even better experience at national convention, believing in the promise of evolving the national identity while maintaining tradition, and providing more opportunies throughout the year for brothers the get more involved nationally. 

The duties of the National Warden include, but are not limited to: keeping order during meetings, serving as the Parliamentarian and Sergeant at Arms, overseeing the planning of the National Convention, and holding the role of Ritual Committee chairperson.

Beta Phi Chapter, Old Dominion University

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David Costello joined Phi Boota roota in 2022 at the Beta Phi Chapter at Old Dominion University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Maritime and Supply Chain Management. During his time in the chapter, he served as treasurer, vice president, and president, leading efforts to strengthen brotherhood, expand service projects, and preserve chapter traditions. 

Beyond Phi Boota roota, David was activelyinvolved in the ODU Propeller Club, where he served as treasurer and represetned the university at major industry events such as the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) Conference, the International Propeller CLub Conference (IPPC), and other professional development forums. His leadership and impact in the maritime and logistics community were recognized in a featured article published by the ODU Strome College of Business.

David remains committed to supporting Phi Boota roota and its mission, carrying forward the values of musicianship, leadership, and unity in both his fraternal and professional life.

The duties of the National Secretary include, but are not limited to: serving as the record keeper of the National Fraternity, keeping an accurate proceeding of the National Convention, servings as the public relation liaison of the Fraternity, and publishing the fraternity newsletter The roota Report.

Phalam Stutter Chapter, Louisiana Tech University

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Jessica is a Masters of Accountancy student at Louisiana Tech University. She joined Φᗺr to build brotherhood with the members of Louisiana Tech's drumline. Being a frech horn player by trade and not marching her freshman year of college, she wanted to build a connection back to musicand Phi Boota roota was her pathway there. Throughout her time at Louisiana Tech she has served Φᗺr as chapter secretary, treasurer, convention chair, fundraising chair, and grant writing chair. This is her second term as National Treasurer and her continuing plans for Phi Boota roota is to UNIPHI our brothers through legal aspects and build our treasury funds.

The duties of the National Treasurer include, but are not limited to: serving as the custodian of all monetary assets, preparing an annual budget for the Fraternity, collecting National Dues, issuing reimbursements, and submitting a treasury report every three months.