Chapter Leadership
Zeta Xi relies on a heritage of strong leadership to bring it to the forefront of fraternities at Truman State University. We thank the following brothers, alumni and professors for giving freely of their time and service to our chapter.
Chapter Leadership
President - Kurt Warnhoff Psi Class, Truman State '10
The chapter president serves as an internal guiding force of the fraternity and as a main liaison to the the university and surrounding community. Kurt is a biology major from Columbia, Missouri. He previously served as the Inter-Fraternity Council representative. He is a member of the Mathematical Biology research community here at Truman State University, and is also a graduate of the Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy, as well as the Keystone Leadership Conference.
Vice-President - Austin Rupp Chi Class, Truman State '10
The Vice-President is in charge of day to day chapter operations by governing Ways and Means meetings and is the head of internal conflict resolution through the kai committee. Austin is a biology, pre-med major from Omaha, Nebraska. Austin is also involved in Blue Key, Globemed, and plays on the Truman Men's Club Soccer Team. He's a graduate of the Beta Wilderness Challenge program. Austin previously served as the brotherhood and philanthropy chairs
Secretary - Tyler Roper Omega Class, Truman State '11
The secretary is in charge of all chapter records and national correspondence. Tyler is a business major from St. Louis, MO.
Treasurer - Eric Hansen Chi Class, Truman State '10
The treasurer is in charge of all chapter finances and dues collection. Eric is an Accounting and Management/Information Systems double major from Winfield, MO. He previously served as the special events chair and assistant treasurer and is a graduate of Future's Quest and the John Wooden Institute for Men of Principle. Eric is also involved in Beta Alpha Psi and works at the University Career Center.
Pledge Educator - Shawn Shinneman Alpha Alpha Class, Truman State '11
The pledge educator is responsible for new member education. Shawn is a Communications major from St. Joseph, MO.
Risk Manager - Matthew Ruesler Chi Class, Truman State '10
The risk manager executes many of Zeta Xi's risk management policies, ensuring that the brothers of the chapter stay safe. Matt is a Business major from St. Louis, MO.
Recruitment - Jonathan Grush Alpha Beta Class, Truman State '12
The recruitment chair is responsible for running rush and our year round recruitment. Jon is an Accounting major from St. Louis, MO and is a graduate of Futures Quest and the John Wooden Institute for Men of Principle.
Ritual - Jeremy Oliver Chi Class, Truman State '10
The ritual chair is responsible for organizing fraternity rituals and judicial board. Jeremy is a Biology, Pre-Med major from St. Louis, MO and is a graduate of the John Wooden Institute for Men of Principle.
Chapter Advisors
Dr. Robert Tigner
Dr. Tigner, who has served as Zeta Xi’s chapter counselor since 1996, is one of our greatest assets. The department chair of Truman's Psychology program, he graduated cum laude from Hanover College and is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He received his doctorate from the Ohio State University in cognitive/experimental psychology. He was awarded the Advisor of the Year award at the 2005 General Convention, the highest award given to an advisor, and one of the highest awards given to a non-beta by the General Fraternity. Dr. Tigner also won Advisor of the Year for the 2008-2009 school year at Truman State University. Dr. Tigner lives in Kirksville with his son Jack. When not otherwise occupied, Dr. Tigner can be found with his Xbox 360, playing Halo 3.
Dr. David Conner
A professor of Psychology here at Truman, Dr Conner's guidance has been invaluable in continuing the Zeta Xi chapter's excellence in risk management.
Eric Yurkovich Truman State '05
Eric or "Yurko" is serving in his first year as our financial advisor. An alumnus of the chapter (Mu Class), he served as a Vice-President and Treasurer. He graduated in spring 2005 with a degree in Finance. He currently lives in Kansas City and works at Ernst & Young, a big four accounting firm.
Sam Grefrath Truman State '03
Sam is an alumnus of our chapter (Theta Class) and serves as our recruitment advisor. He previously served as Alumni Chair, Special Events Chair, and Assistant Treasurer. He currently lives in Kansas City and works for the Cerner Corporation.
Marc Tower Truman State '05
Marc is serving his second year as our pledge education advisor. An alumnus (Mu Class) and past President and Recruitment chair, Marc graduated in 2005 with a double major in Economics and Management.