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Chapter President

Bro. Woods is a native of Chicago, Illinois and currently resides in Bloomington, Illinois. He completed his undergraduate studies at Illinois State University ('02) where he earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology. He has a Master's degree in College Student Personnel from Illinois State University ('04) and is currently pursuing his doctorate degree at Illinois State University in Higher Education Administration. Bro. Woods is currently employed by Illinois State University in the Dean of Student's Office. He is a Fall 2014 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the the Nu Psi Lambda chapter.

hurdylynwoods@hotmail.com

Vice President

Jeffrey McCarther is originally from Kansas City, Mo and a current resident of Bloomington, Illinois. After high school, Bro. McCarther first attended Iowa State University before transitioning to Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. At Lincoln University, Bro. McCarther earned his bachelor's degree in Mathematics ('96). He is currently employed with the Shelter Insurance company. Bro. McCarther is a Fall 1992 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the Alpha Psi chapter. 

jamccarther@gmail.com

Treasurer

Antonio Newman is a native of Tylertown, MS. He earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology from Alcorn State University in 1990. Bro. Newman continued his education at Illinois State University where he earned a Master's in Business Administration in 2003. Antonio is currently employed with State Farm Insurance Co. He is Spring 1987 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of Delta Kappa chapter.

stanza06@yahoo.com

Secretary

Quentin Brackenridge is a native of Chicago, Illinois. He attended Ashford University where he received his bachelor's in Social Science ('11) and his Master's degree in Organizational Management with a specialization in Organizational Leadership in 2012. Bro. Brackenrdige is currently employed by Lincoln College as the Director of Residence Life. Bro. Brackenridge is a Spring 2017 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternit, Inc. by way of the Nu Psi Lambda chapter. 

quentin.brackenridge@yahoo.com

Chaplain

Michael Johnson is a native of Warren, Ohio. He attended college at The Ohio State University where he earned dual degrees in Psychology and Communication in 1999. Bro. Johnson continued his education at Ashland University where he earned a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources Management in 2003. Bro. Johnson currently resides in Bloomington, Illinois and is employed with the State Farm Insurance co. He is a Spring 2012 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of Nu Psi Lambda chapter. 

fourtitude1906@gmail.com

Historian / Director of Intake

Brandon Caffey is a native of Alton, Illinois and currently resides in Normal, Illinois. Bro. Caffey attended Illinois State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology ('96), a second bachelor's in History Education ('99) and a Master's Degree in Educational Administrative Leadership ('02). He his currently pursuing his Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Bro. Caffey is currently employed as a school administrator for the Unit 5 school district. He is a Fall 1999 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the Nu Psi Lambda chapter.

brandon.caffey06@gmail.com

Editor-to-the-Sphinx

Alex Williams is a native of Chicago Heights, Illinois. He currently resides in Normal, Illinois. Bro. Williams graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's degree in 1999. He is currently employed with the State Farm Insurance Bank. Bro. Williams is a Fall 2003 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the Nu Psi Lambda chapter.

Sergeant-At-Arms

Gil Chinnery is a native of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and a current resident of Bloomington, Illinois. Bro. Chinnery received his post-secondary bachelor's of science from Bradley University in 1985. He is currently employed by the State Farm Insurance Company. Bro. Chinnery is a Spring 1986 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of Nu Psi Lambda chapter.

Parlimentarian

Fonzell King is a native of Waukegan, Illinois and currently resides in Normal, Illinois. After high school, Bro. King matriculated through Illinois State University where he earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration ('98) and his M.B.A in the year 2000. Brother King is currently employed with the Pfizer corporation. He is a Spring 1996 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the Eta Tau chapter seated at Illinois State University.

fonzell@hotmail.com

Legal Counsel

Rodney Caffey is a native of Alton, Illinois and currently resides in the city of Alton. Bro. Caffey attended Illinois State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in communications in 1992. After years in the corporate world, Bro. Caffey obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the Oklahoma City University Law School in 2002. He is currently the founder and owner of the Caffey Law Firm in Godfrey, Illinois. Bro. Caffey is a Spring 1990 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the Eta Tau chapter seated at Illinois State U. 

Prophyte Member

Darrell Jones is a native of Chicago, Illinois and a current resident of Normal, Illinois. Bro. Jones received his bachelor's of science degree in Sociology ('95) from Illinois State University. He is currently employed with the State Farm Insurance Company. Bro. Jones is a Fall 2005 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the Nu Psi Lambda chapter.

Prophyte Member

Walter Phillips is a native of Dallas, Texas and currently resides in Bloomington, Illinois. Bro. Phillips matriculated through Georgia State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1992. He is currently employed with the State Farm Insurance Company in Bloomington. Bro. Phillips is a Spring 1988 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of Theta Mu chapter, seated at Sam Houston State University.

Prophyte Member

Rev. Marlon Webb is a native of Alton, Illinois and a current resident of Bloomington, Illinois. After high school, he attended Illinois College where he earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Sociology ('98). He is currently employed at Illinois State University in the registrar's office. Bro. Webb is currently seeking to complete his divinity degree in religious studies. Bro. Webb is a Fall 1999 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of Nu Psi Lambda chapter.

Neophyte Member

James Love, Jr. was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico but raised in Bloomington, Illinois. After high school, Bro. Love attended Western Illinois University where he earned his bachelor's degree in 2015. Bro. Love is currently employed with State Farm Insurance. He is a Spring 2018 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the Nu Psi lambda chapter. 

djlove123@gmail.com

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