About the Greater Fraternity
Founding
Phi Gamma Delta was founded May 1, 1848, at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania by the "Immortal Six" - John Templeton McCarty, Samuel Beatty Wilson, James Elliott Jr., Ellis Bailey Gregg, Daniel Webster Crofts and Naaman Fletcher.
Membership in the U.S. & Canada
Members
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Chapters/Provisional Chapters
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- 207,000+ brothers initiated since 1848
- 10,000+ undergraduate members
- 140,000+ living brothers
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- 133 Chapters
- 6 Provisional Chapters
- ~40 Graduate Chapters
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Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Phi Gamma Delta unites men in enduring friendships, stimulates the pursuit of knowledge, and builds courageous leaders who serve the world with the best that is in them.
Vision
To be an active, vital force of men who courageously live our values and make a positive impact on college and community.
Values
Friendship | Knowledge | Service | Morality | Excellence
Insignia
Phi Gamma Delta's official color:
Royal Purple
Purple Clematis
Members of Phi Gamma Delta hold our Greek letters in reverence. Therefore, we limit their display to a select number of places, such as the front of the chapter house, the Fraternity flag, class rings and the member badge. When our Fraternity is named in campus or interfraternity publications, we prefer the full spelling of Phi Gamma Delta rather than use of the Greek letters or the nicknames Phi Gam or Fiji.
Snowy White Owl: "Gamma"
International Leadership
Archons
The Archonate is the governing board of directors. Comprised of seven graduate brothers and two undergraduates, nine brothers serve two year commitments guiding the Fraternity between Ekklesiai.
2022-24 Archons
Archon President
(Texas Arlington 1981)
Brother Hunnicutt was elected Archon President by the 174th Ekklesia in August 2022.
Learn more about Bill.
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Archon Vice
President
(Kent State 1968)
Brother Kilduff was elected Archon Vice President by the 174th Ekklesia in August 2022.
Learn more about Tim.
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Archon Treasurer
(Calgary 1984)
Brother Herman was elected Archon Treasurer by the 172nd Ekklesia in August 2020.
Learn more about Don.
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Archon Secretary
(Iowa 1987)
Brother Amend was elected Archon Secretary by the 174th Ekklesia in August 2022.
Learn more about Matt.
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Archon Councilor
(Akron 1991)
Brother Neilson was appointed as an Archon Councilor by the Archons in July 2021.
Learn more about J.C.
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Archon Councilor
(Mississippi State 1974)
Brother Siedell was elected Archon Councilor by the 174th Ekklesia in August 2022.
Learn more about Robert.
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Archon Councilor
(Texas A&M 1991)
Brother Yates was elected Archon Councilor by the 174th Ekklesia in August 2022.
Learn more about Jon.
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Archon Councilor
(Kansas State 2024)
Brother Berard was elected Archon Councilor by the 174th Ekklesia in August 2022.
Learn more about Zach.
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Archon Councilor
(Rose-Hulman 2025)
Brother Greve was appointed as an Archon Councilor by the Archons in August 2023.
Learn more about Aaron.
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Appointed Volunteer Leaders
The Fraternity has nine Appointed Volunteer Leader (AVL) positions, which the Archons appoint. Eight of these brothers serve in volunteer “specialist” roles for the Fraternity, but they are available to chapters for consultation on matters involving their area of emphasis.
Eight Volunteer "Specialists"
Curator of
Archives
(Rose-Hulman 1987)
Joe preserves and catalogs all Phi Gamma Delta memorabilia and historical records. He oversees the museum at the International Headquarters and Archives Weekend.
The Curator of Archives can be a resource to your chapter if you are interested in preserving archives and other important historical records.
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Director of DEIB
(Davidson 1997)
As Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), DeVere advises the Archons and staff on matters related to DEIB, as well as on the implementation of the Fraternity’s DEIB initiatives. He also works with the staff in the development of undergraduate chapter and graduate volunteer-focused DEIB resources, partnerships and educational opportunities.
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Director of
Housing
(Ohio 1978)
John advises the Archons and staff on issues related to housing. He serves as Chairman of the Housing Advisory, leading efforts to provide guidance and resources to the formation of new house corporations, and he helps chapter without a house chapters acquire housing.
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Educational
Director
(Minnesota Faculty)
Amelious advises the Archons and the Ekklesia in matters relating to the scholarship and educational programming at each chapter. He obtains the scholastic standing of each undergraduate chapter on its campus and certifies to the Archons all instances when chapters are delinquent in scholarship.
The Educational Director is a resource to undergraduate chapters wishing to improve their academic and/or educational programming.
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General Counsel
(Hanover 1994)
Jim is an attorney who advises the Archons and the Ekklesia in matters relating to the formulation and interpretation of the Constitution, Bylaws of the Fraternity and other legal matters affecting the Fraternity.
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Historian
(Davidson 1994)
Towner collects, records and perpetuates all statistics and facts of interest pertaining to the Fraternity, its chapters and its members. During this process, he is encouraged to revise or add to the volumes of our Fraternity history books.
The Historian can serve as a resource to chapters wanting to document and preserve their own chapter history.
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Public Relations
Director
(James Madison 2004)
Mike protects and promotes the good name of Phi Gamma Delta by playing a leadership role in publicizing good works of the Fraternity and its chapters and handling crisis situations.
The Public Relations Director can be a resource to chapters on public relations matters.
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Ritualist
(Illinois 2008)
Josh is fully versed in every phase of the Fraternity's ritualistic ceremonies. It is his duty to answer all communications regarding the Ritual, to prescribe their use and to interpret their meaning. He is also responsible for enforcing uniformity among all chapters in their observance of the ceremonies.
The Ritualist can be a resource for chapters wanting to improve their performance of the Ritual.
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If you have questions for one of the AVLs above, please contact the International Headquarters.
The Ninth Appointed Volunteer Leader Position
The ninth AVL position is the Section Leader. Read more about the position below:
Section Leaders
The Section Leader (SL) is an Appointed Volunteer Leader who is the primary recruiter for graduate volunteers within Phi Gamma Delta's geographical sections. The SL works to see that each chapter has an active Purple Legionnaire, Board of Chapter Advisors and house corporation.
Section Leader Directory
Purple Legionnaires
The Purple Legionnaire is the principal graduate brother responsible for advising a chapter at the local level.
Purple Legionnaire Directory
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