Christian Ely was initiated into the Gamma Phi Chapter at Southern Indiana in 2012. He served the chapter as executive vice president and as president. After graduation, he became vice president for the Gamma Phi Alumni Association, and has been an advisor to the Gamma Phi Chapter since 2018. In 2015, Ely was named the Ellsworth C. Dent Man of the Year and is a Notable Morris Fellow of the Wilson C. Morris Fellowship of honored Foundation donors.

“I am honored by the opportunity to give back to an organization that means so much to me. Sigma Tau Gamma offers experiences and the chance to build relationships that can truly change ones life. I'm excited to be able to do my part to ensure that Sigma Tau Gamma continues to provide meaningful experiences to the membership," Ely said.

Professionally, Christian is a Double Certified Hand and Wound Therapist living in Houston, Texas. Originally from Indiana, he graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a double major in Exercise Science and Kinesiology, then an MS in Occupational Therapy. He went on to specialize in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and wound care. Currently, he works at All American Orthopedics as a hand therapist as well as serving in the Education Division of the American Society of Hand Therapists.

In his free time, Christian enjoys staying active, driving his jeep to the beach, exploring craft breweries and distilleries, and relaxing with his English Bull Dog “Jyn.”

Jason Fanning, Delta ’92, Emporia State University, was elected President-Elect of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity in 2028 at Grand Conclave Charlotte. He will begin his term as the 44th National President in 2028.

Fanning earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Emporia State University and a Master of Business Administration from Baker University. Professionally, he serves as Associate Vice President and Director of Enterprise Risk Management at Black & Veatch, where he leads enterprise risk management strategy, governance, training, and senior management review processes.

As an undergraduate, Fanning served Delta Chapter as Vice President of Programming and Pledge Class President. As an alumnus, he has remained closely involved with Delta Chapter through long-term service on its alumni association board, including roles as corporate secretary and treasurer, and as an alumni advisor supporting chapter operations, financial management, alumni engagement, and member development.

Fanning has also served Sigma Tau Gamma nationally as a member of the Board of Directors and as Finance Committee Chair. Beyond the Fraternity, he has held leadership roles with the Emporia State University Foundation, Emporia State University Alumni Association, homeowners association boards, church activities, and youth sports.

Mike Van Camp began his service and leadership with Sigma Tau Gamma almost immediately after initiation into the Delta Tau Chapter at Indiana State University. As an undergraduate, he held various chapter positions including standards board chairman, vice president, and two-time chapter president. Following graduation, he served as a district director from 2010 - 2013, and was very active in the Delta Tau Alumni Association, including as president from 2013 - 2016. In 2017, he began serving as a Trustee for the Sig Tau Foundation and was elected as President-Elect in 2022 at Grand Conclave Kansas City, Mike concluded his term as the 42nd National President of Sigma Tau Gamma and currently resides on the board of directors as a past president.

"Having served as National President was one of the greatest honors of my Sig Tau career, however there is no greater honor than continuing to help sculpt the vision for Sig Tau success with my fellow Directors. I look forward to helping achieve that success via the 2032 Strategic vision of the BluePrint. A plan that at its core is about significantly improving the undergraduate experience," Van Camp said.

Professionally, Van Camp is the Vice President and minority owner of Van's Industrial, Inc. He is in charge of overseeing all project management, business-related aspects, oversees all contracts, purchase orders and insurance related matters.

Jeremy Daus was initiated into the Gamma Nu Chapter at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls in 1996 and served twice as Executive Vice President as an undergraduate. His alumni service has included roles as Lead Advisor, Gamma Nu Alumni Association Vice President, District Director, and Regional Vice President. First elected to the Board of Directors in 2014 and President-Elect in 2018, he served as 41st National President and now serves as Senior Past President and Secretary of the Board.

Reflecting on his service as President, Daus said: “Being elected as President is one of the greatest honors of my life and one of the greatest responsibilities because my Brother’s put their trust in me to stand up and lead. I was truly humbled in taking on this role because our Fraternity’s success today, rests upon the shoulders of the men who’ve brought us to this point and it’s my responsibility to continue to advance Sig Tau’s Vision and Purpose for the next generation of Noble Men,”

Professionally, Daus is a strategic growth, portfolio, product, and marketing leader with experience across higher education, agricultural risk management, professional services, and heavily regulated industries. He has led enterprise growth strategy, product and portfolio management, marketing transformation, customer experience, operations, market research, go-to-market execution, and cross-functional teams. His work has consistently focused on translating customer and market insight into clear strategy, stronger operating models, measurable growth, and sustainable organizational performance.

Daus lives in Rogers, Minnesota, with his wife and their son. He is active in Scouting and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, including camping, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and traveling.

John Barger was initiated into the Epsilon Eta Chapter at Murray State University as a founding father in 1991. Throughout his career, Brother Barger has dedicated his life to service, holding both full- and part-time positions with the Kentucky Army National Guard. As an Army Engineer Officer, he successfully commanded company-, battalion-, and regimental-level units. In his civilian career as a Department of Defense specialist in major construction planning and programming, John was twice promoted to Director, overseeing teams of 15 to 20 employees and managing annual budgets averaging more than $15 million.

His deep commitment to Sigma Tau Gamma spans over three decades. John served as a Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation Trustee from 2018 to 2022, before transitioning to his current role on the national Board of Directors, where he has served since 2022. He has also previously served as the Epsilon Eta Chapter Alumni Association President and Chapter Advisor for the Zeta Beta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati.

As a Board member, John leverages his unique and diverse leadership experiences to help guide the fraternity's strategic direction, ensuring continued growth and sustainable success. He prioritizes making a meaningful difference in the lives of undergraduate and alumni brothers by fostering a principled environment rooted in excellence and lifelong brotherhood.

John and his wife, Leanne, live and work in central Kentucky with/near their children, Sarah Grace and Owen.

David Hidinger, Epsilon Psi ’13, Oklahoma State University, is Head of Emerging Technologies and University Relationships at Concannon Business Consulting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Johns Hopkins University, and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Texas A&M University.

As an undergraduate, Hidinger served the Epsilon Psi Chapter as Executive Vice President and Chapter President. He also held campus leadership roles with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Free Enterprise Society, Student Government Association, and Philosophy Club. He was inducted into the Noble Man Hall of Fame in 2016.

Hidinger has remained active as an alumnus through service as a facilitator and lead facilitator for several national leadership programs, including Endeavor, Noble Man Institute, and Webb Academy. He served as emcee for Grand Conclave Houston 2024 and received the Winebrenner Distinguished Fraternity Service Award in 2024. He previously served as a Trustee of the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation.

Professionally, Hidinger’s experience spans consulting, business intelligence, emerging technology, higher education, healthcare operations, and leadership development. His work has included digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, organizational strategy,

Paul H. Phillips III, Phi ’91, Southeastern Louisiana University, is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal, where he is responsible for building the firm’s global insurance tax practice. Prior to joining A&M, Phillips retired after more than 33 years with EY and KPMG, serving as a Partner at both firms and holding executive leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer for EY’s Americas Financial Services Tax practice, U.S. Markets Leader, and Global Captive Insurance Tax Leader.

Phillips is widely recognized as a leading professional in insurance taxation and captive insurance, with honors including induction into the Captive Review Hall of Fame, recognition among the industry’s Power 50 most influential professionals for seven consecutive years, and being named one of the Top Executives in the Accounting Profession by Marquis. He considers developing people and creating opportunities for others among his greatest achievements, having mentored young professionals, helped launch future partners and executives, and served as a frequent speaker and educator.

Phillips has remained deeply committed to Southeastern Louisiana University since graduating with his accounting degree in 1992. He currently serves on the College of Business Board of Advisors, has established and funded an annual accounting scholarship, served as a guest speaker, helped connect outstanding students with Big Four accounting career opportunities, and supported Southeastern graduates beginning careers outside Louisiana.

His commitment to Sigma Tau Gamma has included service on the Fraternity’s Board of Trustees and Board of Directors, support for the organization’s mission of Building Courageous Leaders, and recent leadership in the capital fundraising campaign for Phi Chapter at Southeastern Louisiana University. Phillips and his wife, Michelle, also founded the Alyssa V. Phillips Foundation, which provides grants to individuals living with cerebral palsy to promote independence and improve quality of life. He also serves with the Grapevine Southlake Soccer Association, where he has helped grow its annual SoccerFest tournament into a major recreational youth soccer event.