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The Order and the KAOEF are proud to highlight Ben W. Satcher, Jr., volunteering for the Order now for 42 years, for ser...
06/20/2026

The Order and the KAOEF are proud to highlight Ben W. Satcher, Jr., volunteering for the Order now for 42 years, for serving as the 37th Knight Commander, and for his role today as the Executive Vice President of the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation, having served on staff for 18 years now.

During his time as an Active Member at Delta Omicron Chapter at Clemson University, Ben served as National Undergraduate Vice Chairman before serving as Province Commander from 1991 to 1995. In 1995 he was elected to the Executive Council at the Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. Recognizing the need to strengthen the Order’s educational programming, then Councilor Satcher worked to develop The Crusade program, expanding education at the chapter level to four years of college. Satcher served one term as Senior Councilor, beginning in 2001, and was elected the 37th Knight Commander at the Convention in Tampa, Florida in 2003.

Formerly a member of the South Carolina Higher Education Commission, Ben currently serves on the Clemson University Board of Visitors, the South Carolina Technical College System Board, and is President of the South Carolina Higher Education Foundation. Professionally, Ben spent 22 years in the automobile business, as owner of Satcher Ford in Lexington, South Carolina, prior to joining the staff of the KAOEF in January 2008. He is a native of Lexington, South Carolina, and was born in Greenwood, South Carolina.

At the Fraternity Communications Association Annual Conference in May, Kappa Alpha Order took home 1st Place in the Maga...
06/18/2026

At the Fraternity Communications Association Annual Conference in May, Kappa Alpha Order took home 1st Place in the Magazine Excellence Awards Writing Feature (Long) for High Jumps to High Skies. This cover story featured Lew Hoyt (Beta Sigma–Southern California '62), a former U.S. Olympian, TOPGUN instructor, and member of the KAOEF's 1865 Trust and Crimson & Gold Society. One judge praised the piece, saying:

"Top-notch work all around. Strong writing, strong components, and strong storytelling. It gives a full portrait of the subject."

We’re excited to highlight Brent W. Fellows, starting his 27th year at the National Administrative Office, who serves as...
06/16/2026

We’re excited to highlight Brent W. Fellows, starting his 27th year at the National Administrative Office, who serves as Executive Vice President of the Fraternity Housing Corporation.

Brent joined the Kappa Alpha Order staff in 2000 as an Education and Leadership Consultant. Throughout his career, he has served as Interim Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Services, Director of Educational Programming, Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Services, and Assistant Executive Director for Alumni Affairs. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Fraternity Housing Corporation, providing leadership for the Order’s housing program through capital campaigns, property development, master lease partnerships, management agreements, and fraternity-owned housing properties across the country.

We’re thrilled to announce that Brianne A. Tillotson has been named Chief Financial Officer. Brianne joined staff in 200...
06/12/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Brianne A. Tillotson has been named Chief Financial Officer.

Brianne joined staff in 2005, after earning her certification as a CPA, and has previously served as Director of Financial Operations. She graduated from Roanoke College in May 2002, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a concentration in Accounting.

We're thrilled to announce that Trevor K. Woodburn has been named Director of Risk Management.Trevor served as a strateg...
06/10/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Trevor K. Woodburn has been named Director of Risk Management.

Trevor served as a strategic growth manager during the 2024-2025 academic year, where he supported more than twenty chapters and led the expansion efforts at Kansas State University, as well as assisted with the re-chartering of Pi Chapter at the University of Tennessee.

A sneak peek at this year's ELA Recap.Brought to you by October Grace Media
06/09/2026

A sneak peek at this year's ELA Recap.

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On this day, 82 years ago, the turning point of World War II began. D-Day officially commenced shortly after midnight on...
06/06/2026

On this day, 82 years ago, the turning point of World War II began. D-Day officially commenced shortly after midnight on June 6, 1944, with airborne assaults and paratrooper drops behind enemy lines.

Our KA brother, General George C. Marshall (Beta - VMI 1901), was serving as Army Chief of Staff. It was his idea, supported by Roosevelt, to amass troops on Great Britain and invade the beaches of France. Indeed, he was ultimately the person who would be given the opportunity to command the operation, but he left the decision up to Roosevelt. The President considered Marshall too important a strategist at 63 to send back into the field, and is quoted as saying, "I feel I could not sleep at night with you out of the country."

There is much more to Marshall, WWII, and Operation Overlord. Further, Google our brother George S. Patton (Beta - VMI 1904) and learn how the leaders used him and a fictional "First Army" to throw the Germans completely off track. He was so feared that our enemies thought what ever he was doing must be the next "big" plan. D-day was the real plan. We humbly honor all our veterans today, our lost loved ones, and in particular, that greatest generation who stormed those beaches in the hope of freedom for all.

Below is a personal communication from Eisenhower to Marshall on D-Day. They were close friends and together, along with many great minds and strong convictions, helped save this world from tyranny.

On this day in 1947, our very own KA alumnus, then U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall (Beta–VMI 1901) delivered ...
06/05/2026

On this day in 1947, our very own KA alumnus, then U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall (Beta–VMI 1901) delivered a speech at Harvard University, where he outlined the Marshall Plan, also known as the European Recovery Plan. This funding helped rebuild Western Europe after the devastating effects of World War II.

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