About The Board

The Kappa Delta Rho Foundation financially supports the educational, leadership, and character development programs undertaken by the National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho.

Through these programs, members learn the value of service, acquire skills to confront the challenges of society, and make a lifetime commitment to place honor above all things.

The Kappa Delta Rho Foundation also administers scholarship programs and makes awards to members of The National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho.

KDR Foundation Board Of Trustees

Michael Mueller, Eta 1995
President
Brother Mueller graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1995 with a bachelors degree in accounting and again in 1996 with a masters degree in taxation. He was a re-founding member of the Eta chapter. He is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner and previously worked with Arthur Andersen, LLP. Brother Mueller currently serves as Comptroller for a Hospital Group in Orlando Florida. Amongst his many volunteer activities, he is treasurer of the Eta Building Association and President of the Dana-Thomas House Foundation. He resides in Orlando Florida with his wife, Renee and their daughter.

J. Hall Jones, Jr., Lambda Beta 1991
Vice President of Investments
Brother Jones is assistant portfolio manager and equity analyst at AEW Capital Management. He served on the Board of Directors of the national fraternity from 1992 to 2002. He was instrumental in founding the Lambda Beta Alumni Corporation and has served as an alumnus advisor to the Phi Beta Chapter. He resides in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife Alicia and their newborn daughter Caty.

Paul A. Downes, Gamma 1969
Secretary
Brother Downes graduated from the University at Albany (formerly SUNY at Albany) in 1968. He served as KDR Foundation president from 1993 to 2000. Paul is retired from the publishing business and serves on several civic and corporate boards. Until recently, he was managing partner of Pinnacle Publications, LLC. Currently, he is active in fundraising and planned giving, and serves as trustee and secretary of the St. James and Columbian Foundations. He resides in Moravia, NY, with his wife Nancy.

R. Blake Norman, Zeta Beta 1994
Vice President Annual Fund
Brother Norman graduated from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas with a Bachelors Degree in History. He was a Founder of the Zeta Beta Foundation of Kappa Delta Rho, Inc. Alumni Association in Texas in 1997 and has served as the President (1999 - 2001, 2003 - present) and Treasurer (1997 - 1999, 2002). He currently works for Xerox Corporation in Irving, Texas as an Office Solutions Specialist. He resides in Midlothian, Texas with his wife, Amy, and their two boys, Gregory and Carson.

Robert D. Corrie, Beta 1953
Treasurer
Brother Corrie graduated from Cornell University in 1953, where he was member of the Beta Chapter. Bob is a retired Deputy Comptroller for National Westminister Bank and recently retired from consulting in financial risk management. Brother Corrie is retired and lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife Ann, where he serves as an advisor to the Phi Beta Chapter at the College of William and Mary as well as supporting the new Beta Gamma Chapter at Christopher Newport University.

William J. Paris, Eta 1987, JD 1990
Director of Development
Brother Paris served as executive director of The National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho and The Kappa Delta Rho Foundation from 1993 to 1997. He then served as director of gift planning and development for the foundation from 1997 to 2000. From 2000 until May of 2005 he was vice president of capital campaigns with Affinity Connection, Inc., specializing in fraternity capital campaign consulting. Bill recently formed "The Laurus Group" to continue his focus on fraternity and sorority capital campaign consulting. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Andrew F. Barth, Nu Alpha 1983
Trustee
Brother Barth was a founder of our Nu Alpha Chapter, serving as Quaestor and Consul. Andy is President of Capital Guardian Trust Company. He resides in San Marino, California, with his wife Avery, and their four children.

Douglas A. Cifu, Nu Alpha 1987, JD 1990
Trustee
Brother Cifu attended Columbia University where he was a member of the Nu Alpha Chapter. He received his BA in 1987 and his JD in 1990. He is a partner with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP in the Corporate department. He has worked on a wide variety of corporate transactions and is also head of the firm's Internet, Media & Technology Group. He and his wife reside in Short Hills, NJ.

Edward Curtis, Rho 1962
Trustee
During his professional career Ed has served as the comptroller for several companies in the Philadelphia area. He is currently self-employed with Curtis & Associates. Ed lives in Collegeville, Pennsylvania with his wife Joyce. In his volunteer capacity brother Curtis has served as President of the Rho Alumni Corporation for many years.

Douglas M. Rammel, Pi Alpha 1990
Trustee
Brother Rammel graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelors Degree in Philosophy. Brother Rammel currently serves as Vice President, Information Systems, Technology and Strategic Planning for Group Athletica, a division of Addidas Corporation. Brother Rammel is an active volunteer with several organizations in the Indianapolis Community. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife Chantel, and their two daughters.

Raphael Isaac, Iota Beta 1991
Trustee
Brother Isaac received his B.S. degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). At RIT, he was a founding father of the Iota Beta Chapter and served as consul at the time of chartering. After graduation, he worked for the National Fraternity as a leadership consultant. Since 1993, he has served on the national convention Awards Committee. Currently, Brother Isaac is the broker and principal partner of Wakefield Properties, LLC, headquartered in the Bronx, NY - a multistate real estate company that develops and redevelops residential properties. Brother Isaac lives in Great Neck, NY with his wife Susan and three children.

Matthew Leiphart, Iota 1992
Trustee
Brother Leiphart graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is Vice President and Chief of Operations for Platinum Registration, a firm specializing in auditing and registering the management methods and operations of organizations in relation to international standards for quality, customer satisfaction, and performance. He resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife Galina, and son Ben.

Arthur Smith, Xi ‘59
Trustee
Brother Smith graduated from Colby College. Brother Smith is semi-retired as General Counsel of Corning Glass Corporation and continues to serve in a consulting capacity. He resides in Sylvania Ohio with his wife Bonnie.

Gregg Steamer, Delta ‘74
Trustee
Brother Steamer graduated from Colgate University. He works for Northern Trust Corporation as a Senior Portfolio Manager. Brother Steamer serves as a member of the investment committee. He resides in the Chicago area with his two teenage Children.

Gregg Klein, Omicron Alpha, ‘96
Trustee
Brother Klein graduated from Rutgers University where he was Consul of the Omicron Alpha Chapter. He works for BNP Parabais as an analyst following the gaming and private prison industries. Brother Klein serves as a member of the Foundation Investment Committee. He resides in the New York area.

Thomas V. McComb, Nu 1959
Trustee Emeritas
Brother McComb received both his undergraduate and law degree from Indiana University. From 1966 to 1974, he was a member of the Indiana General Assembly, serving in both the House of Representatives and Senate. Since 1980, he has been chairman and CEO of Professional Design Insurance Management Corporation, a firm specializing in underwriting professional liability insurance for architects and engineers. He and his wife, Norma, reside in Noblesville, Indiana.

Ray C. Hunt, Rho ’53 – Trustee Emeritas
Robert D. Lynd, Iota ’64 – Trustee Emeritas