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Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity
Board of Directors
Executive Director David G. Lorenzi, Ed.D., CAPE, ACSM CIFT (724) 672-8773 Dr. Lorenzi is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as the Director of the Special Needs Activity Program. Originally inducted into the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa at Slippery Rock University as an undergraduate student, Dr. Lorenzi went on to start the Epsilon Tau Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa at West Liberty State College (now West Liberty University). Currently, Dr. Lorenzi serves as the chapter advisor for the Gamma Tau Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lorenzi has served on the Phi Epsilon Kappa Board of Directors as the District I Director, as President, and now serves as the Executive Director. Dr. Lorenzi completed a B.S. in Health and Physical Education with certifications in adapted physical education and sport management at Slippery Rock University in 1993, an M.A. in Adapted Physical Education at the University of Georgia in 1998, and an Ed.D. in Physical Education Teacher Education with a cognate in Special Education at West Virginia University in 2008. Treasurer Debra S. Berkey, Ph.D. (269) 207-4504 Dr. Berkey is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Human Performance Health Education at Western Michigan University. Berkey served as the Department Chair for 13 years, Coordinator of the Graduate and Undergraduate Physical Education and Teacher Education Program and the Director of an Adapted Physical Education Professional Preparation Grant. A native of Pennsylvania, Berkey earned degrees at Slippery Rock University (1976) and West Virginia University (1982, 1985). She started the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa at Western Michigan University in 1998 and continues to serve as the chapter advisor. Dr. Berkey served on the Phi Epsilon Kappa National Council as the first elected female President. President Ann Hickey, Ph.D. (562) 907-4947 Dr. Hickey is an Associate Professor in the Kinesiology Department at Whittier College. She earned her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Physical Education and Recreation at Whittier College. She then earned her PhD in Kinesiology with a specialty in sport psychology from the University of Southern California. Currently, Dr. Hickey serves as the chapter advisor for the Zeta Lambda Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa at Whittier College. Dr. Hickey has served on the Phi Epsilon Kappa Board of Directors as the District VI representative, as President-Elect, President, and now serves as the Past President.
President Elect Daniel Burt, Ph.D. (361) 593-4580 (office) Dr. Burt is the Associate Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where he also serves as the Graduate Coordinator. Dr. Burt serves as the Chapter Advisor for the Zeta Mu Chapter of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Dr. Burt has served on the Phi Epsilon Kappa Board of Directors for the past two years. Additionally, Dr. Burt serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE), as well as the Board of Directors for the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). Dr. Burt completed a B.A. in Kinesiology at Ouachita Baptist University in 2008, a M.S. in Sport Administration at Henderson State University in 2009, and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology Pedagogy with cognates in Adapted Physical Education and Sport Management at the University of Arkansas in 2012. Past President Cathy Houston-Wilson, Ph.D. Dr. Cathy Houston-Wilson is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education at SUNY Brockport. She began her affiliation with the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity in 1981 while as a student at Manhattan College. Later, she became advisor to the Beta Pi Chapter of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity at SUNY Brockport. In 1999, Dr. Houston-Wilson was elected to the Board of Directors, serving as the first female in that position. In 2011, Dr. Houston-Wilson was elected National President of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity. She remains active on the Board of Directors, serving in the role as Past President. Her expertise is in the area of Adapted Physical Education.
Member at Large Gwendolyn S. Dawkins, CTRS/LRT (601) 979-2770 Dr. Gwendolyn S. Dawkins is an Assistant Professor and Recreation Program Coordinator in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Jackson State University. Dr. Dawkins has worked at Jackson State for over 33 years. She received her B.S. degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation, a M.S. degree in Special Education from Jackson State University, and a D.Ed. in Education Administration from Mississippi State University. During her dedicated years, she has taught, advised, and mentored many scholars in the department. She has served as interim department chair for several years. She has presented at local, state, national, and international conferences, initiated and implemented a variety of community service projects, service-learning activities, and developed many research programs and projects. Her research agenda consists of evidence-based practices in therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with mental illnesses, innovative interventions, and expressive therapy. She also has a plethora of experience in consulting in therapeutic recreation. As evidence of her teaching effectiveness and leadership, Dr. Dawkins was the recipient of the One JSU Excellence Awards, recognized a Professor of the Game, and many other professional recognitions from the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Dr. Dawkins was selected to participate as a JSU Notable Alumni Panelist. She has also served as a faculty leader for JSU Passport to the World, facilitating a study abroad experience for students in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Dawkins is a member of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association and the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity, where she serves as the Faculty Advisor for the Zeta Zeta Chapter at Jackson State University. Additionally, Dr. Dawkins serves as a board member of the Phi epsilon Kappa Fraternity, the Cure Sickle Cell Foundation, I!CAN - International Community Ambassadors Network (Founding Member), Our Community Salutes of Mississippi (Founding Member), and a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is an educator, mentor, advisor, community activist, community servant, and leader.
Member at Large Desmond W. Delk, Ph.D. (405) 466-2989 Dr. Delk is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Langston University in Oklahoma. A native of Southwest Atlanta, he earned his B.A. in Health and Physical Education from Morehouse College. He completed his M.Ed. in Physical Education and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Research and Teaching in Physical Education at Auburn University. Since helping to start the Theta Iota Chapter of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity at Langston University in 2017, he has served continuously as the Faculty Advisor. Dr. Delk is also an active member of the Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD); the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE); and the Society of Health and Physical Educators America (SHAPE America).
Member at Large Joan (Cebrick) Grossman, Ph.D., RDN (570) 941-4721 Dr. Grossman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at The University of Scranton in Scranton, PA. Prior to her employment at The University of Scranton, Dr. Grossman worked for Wyoming Valley Healthcare System (currently Commonwealth Health) for 15 years and managed the following inpatient and outpatient departments: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Fitness, and Personal Training. Her responsibilities included thirty-eight direct reports and annual budgets exceeding several million dollars. Dr. Grossman earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and a Master of Science Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Her master's thesis research examined the metabolic effects of different exercise modes and intensities in female triathletes, entitled: Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption Following a Sub-Maximal Run and Swim in Females. During this time, Dr. Grossman was a competitive triathlete with national sponsorships and earned top place finishes. Dr. Grossman continued her doctoral work at Colorado State University in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and completed all necessary registered dietitian/nutrition academic requirements. While at Colorado State, Dr. Grossman was the first student selected to begin a study abroad graduate exchange program with Charles University, in Prague, Czech Republic. While abroad, she worked with biomechanics movement platforms and nutrition supplementation with the Czech and Slovak Olympic track and field athletes. Dr. Grossman's doctoral research focused on cardiovascular disease, her dissertation: Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollment for Patients with a Myocardial Infarction and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty. She earned her Ph.D. from Marywood University in Scranton, PA. Dr. Grossman's research at The University of Scranton has focused on Women, and meaningful exercise, high intensity interval training (HIIT), on body composition changes, along with worksite, occupational physical activity interventions to improve employee health and reduce chronic disease risks. Since 2012, Dr. Grossman has supported students in the Zeta Gamma Chapter of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity at The University of Scranton and has served as the Faculty Advisor. Dr. Grossman resides in Swoyersville, PA, with her husband Lloyd, and their three children: Jared, Caleb, and Ava.
Member at Large Eric M. Sandler, MS, ATC, CSCS (585)395-5764 Mr. Sandler is a Lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education at SUNY Brockport, where he primarily teaches coursework in the Exercise Science major. Originally inducted into the Beta Pi Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa at SUNY Brockport as an undergraduate student, Mr. Sandler currently serves as the co-advisor for that chapter.
Member at Large
Member at Large Pamela Verhulst, Ed.D. (920) 252-2583 (cell) (325) 793-4765 (office) Dr. Verhulst is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Wellness, and Sport Science at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, where she serves as the Sport Leadership and Management Program Advisor and Advisor of Kinesiology Klub. She also serves as online adjunct faculty at the University of Western States, Oregon, in the Sports Performance Psychology Program. Dr. Verhulst was inducted in 2017 as a Member of the PEK chapter at McMurry. She continued to lead in Kinesiology and PEK until she took over the Advisor title in 2020. Dr. Verhulst is a graduate of UW – La Crosse, Wisconsin (where she hales) in a BS in Physical Education/Coaching, and a MS in Human Performance/Biomechanics. She completed her EdD at the United States Sports Academy in Sports Management, Sports Leadership, and Sports Coaching. Currently, Dr. Verhulst serves as the faculty advisor for the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity Epsilon Pi Chapter at McMurry University of Abilene, Texas. |
