Jonathan joined Psi Upsilon in 1997 at Georgia Tech and is a marketing and communications professional with deep roots in story-telling, community-building, communications, branding, and online and social media marketing channels. He comes to the Foundation after 15+ years as an online and e-content designer for The Home Depot and Autotrader.com. He has served Psi U in various capacities including as a staff intern, president and board member of the Psi Upsilon Society of Georgia, designing coats of arms for several chapters, and serving as the Fraternity Heraldry Chairman. Jonathan lives in Atlanta with his wife and daughter.

Jonathan deeply believes that Psi U exists to support its members from the beginning of their life’s journey to the end. He is perpetually excited by new ways members can connect, support each other, and strive to strengthen our bonds. He is enthusiastic about creating new memories and shared identity and helping other brothers do the same. 

Clanton D. Johnson is Director of Donor Relations of the Psi Upsilon Foundation. In this position, he provides leadership, direction and coordination for fundraising strategies and activities that enable the foundation to support its charitable programs. He is responsible for direct response programs, annual and major gifts, sponsorships, and cause marketing efforts aimed at securing commitments to support the Foundation. 

He works in partnership with the President of the Psi Upsilon Foundation and organizational leadership to create and implement sound fundraising plans that beneficially advance common goals and strategic priorities. 

Prior to joining Psi Upsilon Foundation, he served as the Director of Advancement Services at Fayetteville State University, where he provided leadership for the Campaign for FSU, raising $27.3 million over five years. He is a recognized leader in the nonprofit sector with more than 10 years of fundraising experience with regional and national organizations. 

In addition to his position with Psi Upsilon Foundation, he serves as a fundraising professional with Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society. In this role, he is responsible for planning and implementing strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors to support the mission of Sigma Xi. 

Stephan Oechsle, pronounced Exlee, comes to the Psi Upsilon staff with a background in higher education, fraternal volunteerism, and public administration. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, joining at their Ohio University Chapter where he earned a Bachelors in Secondary Education and a Masters in College Student Personnel. Since then, he has worked at Ohio University, Maynard, MA public schools, Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Ohio Municipal Court System. In addition to his professional work Stephan brings extensive student and alumni leadership experience in his own organization to our team. Stephan’s long history of student and organization support will be brought to bear to, develop, coordinate, and direct the services the International Fraternity provides to its collegiate chapters.

Originally from a dairy farming family in rural western Ohio, Stephan along with his wife Crystal, daughter Kensley, an Irish Wolfhound (Oliver) and a Great Dane (Odin), now call Perrysburg, Ohio home. After living in Boston, Chicago, Miami, and Akron, the Oechsle team is excited about putting down roots as Crystal settles into her professorship at Bowling Green State University, including extending her own involvement in Greek Life as a long-time volunteer with Delta Gamma. The household is committed to the shared values and vision of the Greek community and excited to share Stephan with Psi Upsilon!

Contact For: Governance advice, IFC / university relations, General Psi Upsilon information

Primary Chapter Contact: Alpha Omicron (NJIT), Delta (NYU), Epsilon Iota (RPI), Epsilon Nu (Michigan State), Eta (Lehigh), Gamma Tau (Georgia Tech), Phi (Michigan), Tau (UPenn), Tau Epsilon (Clemson), Zeta (Dartmouth)

The Chapter Services Coordinator will work closely with a number of our chapters and help support them with online and in-person support

Justin joins the professional staff after seven years of working in the English and Theater Arts Department at Duquesne University as the Technical Director. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Duquesne in 2011 and is currently finishing up a Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media.  While an udergraduate at Duquesne Justin was a member of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity.  He has also served as the chapter advisor, local alumni association founding secretary, and event photographer for the national fraternity.

Justin lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his partner Tony and their three dogs, Rosco, Harry, and Cyrus. Outside of work, Justin is a board member of the Gemini Children’s Theater, the Pittsburgh New Works Festial, and volunteers his time with countless theater groups across the Pittsburgh region.  

Contact For: Chapter Advice

Primary Chapter Contact: Chi Delta (Duke), Delta Omicron Prov. (Purdue), Lambda Sigma (Pepperdine), Pi (Syracuse), Psi (Hamilton), Sigma Phi (St. Francis), Theta Theta (Washington), Upsilon (Rochester), Xi (Wesleyan), Zeta Zeta (British Columbia)

The Director of Growth is responsible for researching, developing and securing expansion commitments with partner institutions, cultivating relationships with interest groups, and supporting new and struggling chapters on operational issues, especially those around marketing and recruitment.

Travis brings with him over 15 years of experience in Higher Education and Fraternity and Sorority Advising. Upon graduating from the University of Miami, Travis joined the staff of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity as a Field Consultant. After his two years on staff he received his Master’s Degree in College Student Affairs from Eastern Illinois University. He has worked as a campus based professional supporting Greek Life at Pittsburg State University, Colorado School of Mines, Florida Gulf Coast University, and most recently Christopher Newport University where he served as the Director of Student Activities.

Travis lives in Newport News, Virginia with his partner, Leah, daughter, Lucie, and corgi, Lilly. In his free time he serves as the Coordinator for Educational Programs with the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values, and enjoys golf, travel and the Miami Hurricanes.

Contact For: Expansion Opportunities, Recruitment Advice, Phired Up Recruitment Certification

Primary Chapter Contact: Phi Beta (William & Mary), Phi Delta (Mary Washington)

Ext. 102 | bethann@psiu.org

Bethann studied languages and international law at Hope College. She comes to her role as Director of Administration from a successful career in hospitality management. In 2016, she shifted careers into human resources management and executive administrative support. 
As Director of Administration she manages administrative staff, guides operating methods, disburses funds to programs, monitoring budgets, improves information systems, oversees human resources requirements, updates the Board and Executive Council, analyzes financial data, and develops operating procedures and policies for the programs of Psi Upsilon.  She also works to streamline operations, ensure that administrative functions run smoothly, eliminate wastage, and improve the Psi Upsilons organization’s financial standing through accurate expenditure monitoring and budget forecasting. 

Bethann enjoys engaging with all who reach out to her via phone or email, and says her favorite part of the job is working with the Psi Upsilon Scholarship applicants and recipients.  Bethann is especially  happy to work closely with the wonderful volunteer Board of Directors, whose amazing leadership and selfless duty to the Psi Upsilon set a standard of excellence. For recreation, she enjoys reading, traveling, and sports.

Keith was born and raised in Indianapolis, and other than his college years, he is a lifelong resident.  He earned degrees in Sport Management from Florida State University (Bachelors) and The Ohio State University (Masters).  While at Florida State, Keith became a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

He comes to the Psi U office after serving 10 years at the NCAA, where he assisted with or had direct oversight of 40+ national championship events.  Keith also spent 1.5 years as a project coordinator at IU Health in HR/Talent Acquisition directing recruiting initiatives and events.  Keith brings a strong background in project coordination, collaboration and communication and is excited to work with the Psi U members.

As the Member Services Coordinator, Keith will help collect and manage our reports for chapters, the Tightrope online risk management program and assist alumni associations  who would like to utilize our MemberPlanet online database.

Keith currently lives just outside of Indianapolis with his wife, three children, rescue dog and a leopard gecko.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, serving as a volunteer youth sports coach, traveling, golf and all of the events leading up to, and including, the Indy 500.

Contact For: Membership reports and rosters, Accounts Receivable, Payment Plans, Merchandise, Badges, College Tablets, and MemberPlanet support.