New Leadership Announced for Beta Alpha Psi’s 2025–2026 Academic Year

Beta Alpha Psi is proud to welcome its newly appointed Board of Directors, Chapter Advocates, and Alumni Advocates for the 2025–2026 term. This group of leaders will guide chapters, support members, and help drive the organization’s mission forward in the year ahead. Their diverse expertise and commitment will play a key role in strengthening our impact and fostering growth across the BAP community.

Board of Directors

• President: Dr. Raymond Elson, CPA/CITP, CGMA
• President-Elect: Michael Brown, CPA, CMA, CIA, CSCA, CGMA
• Past President: Dr. Patricia Poli, CPA
• Director of Administration: Dr. Brian L. McGuire
• Dean Representative: Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy
• Director of Global Activities: Dr. Mehmet C. Kocakulah
• At-Large Director: Lindsay Patterson, CIA, CPA
• At-Large Director of Business Technology and Analytics: Paul Short, CPA
• Professional Partners Chair: Kelly Rath, SHRM-SCP
• Professional Partners Chair-Elect: Sarah Jordan
• 3rd-Year Alumni Advocate: Chad Kelsey
• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate, Western & Northwest Regions: Tammy Perri, CPA
• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate, Southeast Region:  Dr. Amelia Hart, CPA, CGMA

Chapter Advocates

• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate, Western & Northwest Regions: Tammy Perri, CPA
• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate, Southeast Region: Dr. Amelia Hart, CPA, CGMA
• 2nd-Year Chapter Advocate, Oceania Region: Dr. Fred Ng
• 2nd-Year Chapter Advocate, Midwest Region: Dr. Jason Stanfield, CPA
• 2nd-Year Chapter Advocate, Rocky Mountain/Missouri Valley Regions: Dr. Kirsten Rosacker, CPA
• 1st-Year (Returning) Chapter Advocate, Atlantic Coast Region: Avneet Nagra
• 1st-Year (Returning) Chapter Advocate, Southwest Region: Dr. Connie McKnight, CPA

Alumni Advocates

• 3rd-Year Alumni Advocate: Chad Kelsey
• 2nd-Year Alumni Advocate: Amber Young
• 1st-Year Alumni Advocate:  Jacinta Lidonni

Departing Members

We extend our deepest gratitude to the following members for their dedicated service and significant contributions to Beta Alpha Psi:

• Dr. Mark Myring, Past President
• Dr. Sridhar Sundaram, Dean Representative
• Dr. Teresa Conover, CPA, CGMA, CIA, CFE, Director of Global Activities
• Danielle Bradley, MBA, At-Large Director for Operational Sustainability
• Leanne Lutkus, Professional Partners Chair
• Mangala Prasetia, MBA, 3rd-Year Alumni Advocate

About Beta Alpha Psi

Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting scholastic and professional excellence among financial information students and professionals. The organization focuses on advancing the study and practice of accountancy, finance, business analytics or digital technology; while fostering self-development, service, and ethical responsibility among its members. Headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Beta Alpha Psi has over 300 chapters across the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, with more than 370,000 members initiated since its inception.