For Immediate Release
Aug. 17, 2015
Contact: Ashley Martin, Director of Communications
Email: martin@deltasig.org
Delta Sigma Phi Headquarters is pleased to announce Amber Shaverdi Huston has been promoted to serve as the Chief Operations Officer for the Fraternity. Huston joined the Delta Sig staff in June 2011 and has served as Director of New Chapter Development and Director of Chapter Advancement, overseeing the Fraternity’s chapter growth and operational initiatives.
As COO, Huston will manage the operations of the Fraternity’s staff and its execution of strategic initiatives. She will focus on guiding the Fraternity’s operational plan, creating internal procedures that will increase staff efficiency and talent management. As the Fraternity works toward the goals in its strategic plan, Vision 2025, this newly-created position will propel Delta Sigma Phi into the future.
“We are excited to have Amber take on this important new role for Delta Sigma Phi.” said Patrick F. Jessee, J.D., Executive Director & CEO. “Our goal is to become America’s Leading Fraternity, and with Amber’s help, we will be able to improve our operations as a Headquarters staff, allowing us to better serve our members and fulfill our strategic goals. Amber’s experience with Delta Sig and in the interfraternal community are a major asset. She has contributed exceptionally to our team in the four years she has served Delta Sig, consistently delivers top-notch results through her efforts, and exhibits an inspiring passion for our men and mission.”
In her previous roles with Delta Sigma Phi, Huston helped develop and execute a four-phase colonization process, reducing the Fraternity’s average colonization time from recruitment to chartering and increased the new chapter retention rate. She also helped build the Fraternity’s staffing structure in the areas of chapter support, working closely with staff, volunteers and campus professionals. Most recently, while serving as Director of Chapter Advancement, the Fraternity has experienced unprecedented growth with increases in average chapter size, member retention and average chapter GPA.
Huston earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Pittsburg State University and a Master of Science in Student Development & Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. Prior to joining the Delta Sig, Huston served her sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha, as Membership Growth Coordinator and worked for Alpha Chi Omega as Assistant Director of Education and Leadership Initiatives.
Delta Sigma Phi was founded on Dec. 10, 1899 at the City College of New York. Delta Sigma Phi currently has initiated more than 120,000 men since its founding. To learn more, visit www.deltasig.org.
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