The brothers responsible for chapter operations

Leadership

Beta Delta’s officers and position holders manage housing, finances, recruitment, academics, events, communications, philanthropy and alumni relations.

Michael Galari

President

Michael Galari

Randolph, New Jersey

Michael first served as Risk Management Chair in Spring 2025, then took on housing responsibilities and became deeply involved in securing 106 College Avenue. Elected President in Fall 2025, he coordinates the Executive Board, represents the chapter and keeps long-term priorities moving.

Leadership journey

Spring 2025 · Risk Management ChairFall 2025 and Spring 2026 · Housing leadershipCurrent · President

Executive Board

Responsibilities across the chapter

Michael Brown

Vice President of Programming

Michael Brown

Manalapan, New Jersey

Michael coordinates the member programming that keeps the chapter engaged and works across officer teams to keep events organized.

Leadership journey

Spring 2024 · Recruitment DirectorFall 2025 · Social ChairCurrent · Vice President of Programming
Ian Norwood

Vice President of Communications

Ian Norwood

New York, New York

Ian oversees the website, social media, photography, public messaging and alumni communications while preserving the chapter’s accomplishments and history.

Leadership journey

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 · Recruitment DirectorCurrent · Vice President of Communications
Ryan Calderaro

Vice President of Operations

Ryan Calderaro

Leonia, New Jersey

Ryan manages internal coordination, organizes responsibilities and helps turn Executive Board decisions into completed work.

Aaron Perna

Treasurer

Aaron Perna

South Brunswick, New Jersey

Aaron manages budgeting, collections and financial planning so chapter decisions remain responsible and sustainable.

Recruitment Team

The first point of contact for prospective members

Emmet Bushue

Recruitment Director

Emmet Bushue

Glen Ridge, New Jersey

Emmet plans recruitment events, follows up with prospective members and helps students understand the chapter honestly.

Brandon Sternthal

Recruitment Director

Brandon Sternthal

West Orange, New Jersey

Brandon works alongside Emmet to organize the recruitment process and identify students prepared to contribute.

Brotherhood & Housing

Events that bring brothers together—and a house that supports them

Brotherhood Development Directors plan events ranging from house bonfires to tailgates, while the Housing Manager helps oversee the daily care and use of 106 College Avenue.

Sean Hopp

Brotherhood Development Director

Sean Hopp

Woodstown, New Jersey

Sean plans brotherhood events ranging from house bonfires to tailgates, giving brothers more opportunities to spend meaningful time together.

Shane Russin

Brotherhood Development Director & Housing Manager

Shane Russin

Marlboro, New Jersey

Shane is serving his third term in Brotherhood Development after first taking the position in Fall 2025. He also serves as Housing Manager, coordinating the day-to-day care, organization and use of 106 College Avenue.

Chapter Leadership

The position holders behind the chapter’s daily work

These appointed leaders manage specific programs and give more brothers direct responsibility for Beta Delta’s success.

Abdel Katat

Social Chairman

Abdel Katat

Having previously served as a Social Chair, Abdel brings experience to chapter event planning and helps create the new social setup at 106 College Avenue.

Zach Brackin

Social Chairman

Zach Brackin

Zach brings previous Social Chair experience to planning chapter events and helping shape the new social setup at 106 College Avenue.

Nico Reyes

Social Chairman

Nico Reyes

With prior experience as a Social Chair, Nico works with Abdel and Zach to overhaul chapter events and create a functional new setup at 106 College Avenue.

Adrian Damalerio

Academic Chairman

Adrian Damalerio

Adrian helps brothers plan class schedules, connect with academic resources and remain accountable for their coursework.

Eric Luo

Academic Chairman

Eric Luo

Eric supports course planning and academic accountability so members remain on top of their work throughout the semester.

Matt Zajewski

Sergeant-at-Arms

Matt Zajewski

A senior and leader in the house, Matt helps uphold chapter standards and handles internal discipline.

Hahns Hairston

Keller Chairman

Hahns Hairston

Hahns runs Beta Delta’s Keller teams, coordinating participation in intramural sports between Rutgers IFC fraternities.

Aidan Higgins

Alumni Chairman

Aidan Higgins

Aidan plans alumni events and tailgates that bring generations of Beta Delta brothers back together.

Evan Harkin

Alumni Chairman

Evan Harkin

Evan works alongside Aidan on alumni outreach, events and football tailgates throughout the year.

Hunter Levin

Philanthropy Chairman

Hunter Levin

Hunter leads charitable initiatives, fundraising events and the chapter’s relationship with organizations including RU4Kids.