The brothers responsible for chapter operations

Leadership

Beta Delta’s officers manage real responsibilities, from housing and finances to recruitment, communications and member programming.

Michael Galari

President

Michael Galari

Randolph, New Jersey

Michael first served as Risk Management Chair in Spring 2025. He later took on housing responsibilities and became deeply involved in the work required to secure 106 College Avenue. He was elected President in Fall 2025 and now coordinates the Executive Board, represents the chapter and keeps long-term priorities moving while continuing to support the house project.

Leadership journey

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

Executive Officers

Responsibilities across the chapter

Each position manages a different part of the organization, but the work overlaps. Officers have to communicate, plan ahead and be accountable to one another.

Michael Brown

Vice President of Programming

Michael Brown

Manalapan, New Jersey

Michael served as Social Chair in Fall 2025 before being elected Vice President of Programming. His role is broader than planning a calendar. He coordinates the member experiences that keep the chapter engaged, works with other officers on logistics and helps make sure events feel organized rather than disconnected.

Leadership journey

Fall 2025 · Social ChairCurrent · Vice President of Programming
Ian Norwood

Vice President of Communications

Ian Norwood

New York, New York

Ian served as Recruitment Director in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 before being elected Vice President of Communications in Spring 2026. He oversees the chapter’s website, social media, photography, public messaging and alumni communications. The position is responsible for presenting Beta Delta accurately while preserving the chapter’s accomplishments and history.

Leadership journey

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

Vice President of Operations

Ryan Calderaro

Leonia, New Jersey

Ryan manages the internal coordination that allows the chapter to function from week to week. He helps organize responsibilities, keeps major initiatives moving and works across the Executive Board so decisions turn into completed work.

Leadership journey

Current · Vice President of Operations
Aaron Perna

Treasurer

Aaron Perna

South Brunswick, New Jersey

Aaron manages the chapter’s budgeting, collections and financial planning. His work helps officers understand what the chapter can responsibly commit to and keeps financial decisions connected to the organization’s long-term priorities.

Leadership journey

Current · Treasurer

Recruitment Team

The first point of contact for prospective members

Recruitment Directors organize the semester’s process and help prospective members understand what Beta Delta is actually like before either side makes a decision.

Emmet Bushue

Recruitment Director

Emmet Bushue

Glen Ridge, New Jersey

Emmet served as Social Chair in Fall 2025 before being elected Recruitment Director in Spring 2026. He helps plan recruitment events, follow up with prospective members and give students an honest understanding of the chapter.

Brandon Sternthal

Recruitment Director

Brandon Sternthal

West Orange, New Jersey

Brandon was elected Recruitment Director in Spring 2026. He works alongside Emmet to organize the recruitment process and identify students who will participate, take responsibility and add to the chapter’s culture.

Brotherhood Leadership

Meet the Brotherhood Development Directors

Sean and Shane lead the chapter’s brotherhood-development work, helping members build relationships across classes, understand the responsibilities of membership and become active participants in Beta Delta.

Sean Hopp

Brotherhood Development Director

Sean Hopp

Woodstown, New Jersey

Sean is serving his second term after first being elected in Fall 2025. He focuses on new member development, engagement and the relationships that help newer brothers become active members of the chapter.

Shane Russin

Brotherhood Development Director & Housing Manager

Shane Russin

Marlboro, New Jersey

Shane was elected in Spring 2026. He works with Sean on brotherhood development and also handles housing responsibilities, helping coordinate the day-to-day care and use of 106 College Avenue.

Keith Brauer

Chapter Advisor

Keith Brauer

Beta Delta President in the early 1980s · Chapter Advisor for more than 10 years

Keith has been one of the chapter’s most consistent sources of guidance. He mentors officers, supports new member education and helps undergraduate leaders understand the longer history behind the decisions they are making.

His relationships with alumni and Zeta Beta Tau International have also helped the chapter stay connected to people who can provide experience and support. Keith was integral to the work surrounding 106 College Avenue, helping undergraduate leaders navigate a project that required patience and coordination across several groups.

His involvement shows what “Brotherhood for a Lifetime” looks like in practice: returning to help younger members and continuing to take responsibility for the future of the chapter.