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Officers

Polemarch, Charter Member, Life Member

Brother Kristopher Mumford

A Spring 2003 initiate of the Florida A&M University Chapter, the Alpha Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Kristopher Mumford is a Spring 2003 initiate of the Florida A&M University Chapter, the Alpha Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a life member of the Fraternity and the Southern Province.

Since his initiation Brother Mumford held several positions which include Lieutenant Strategus, Strategus, Guide Right Chairman and Chapter Advisory Board of the Delta Psi Chapter at Edward Waters University.

Professionally Brother Mumford worked twenty years in Healthcare leadership at UF Health Jacksonville within Financial Services, Radiology, and Compliance. Currently he works Global Compliance and Operational Risk in the financial industry.

Strategus

Name

Assistant Keeper of Records, Charter Member

Brother Kevin Rhodes

A Spring 1981 initiate of the North Carolina A&T University Chapter, the Alpha Nu of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Brother Dominique Keys is a Spring 2011 initiate of the Nashville (TN) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and is currently a fifth-year doctoral student at the University of North Florida.

Brother Keys is currently serving his second year as School Leader at KIPP Impact Academy, a public charter serving youth in Northwest Jacksonville. Before this role, he was the assistant school leader for 5 years, he worked as a 7/8th grade science teacher, grade level chair, and content lead.

A native of Washington, D.C., he obtained his bachelor’s and master's degrees from Tennessee State University. Brother Keys is passionate about urban education, successful principal leadership practices; his current research interests include educational leadership, teacher development, quality instruction, and student achievement and its impacts on marginalized and urban youth. During his free time, Brother Keys enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Vice Polemarch, Social Action Chair, Charter Member

Brother Jon D. Singletary

A Fall 2008 initiate of the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Jon D. Singletary is a distinguished professional and a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., at both the International Headquarters (IHQ) and Province levels. He was a Fall 2008 initiate of the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Jon earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Stetson University and later pursued an MBA at the University of Florida. His commitment to excellence and leadership was evident early in his fraternity journey, where he served as Assistant Keeper of Records and worked closely with Membership Training Academy (MTA) initiatives.

Professionally, Jon has a diverse background in finance and healthcare. He has held financial advisory roles at prominent institutions such as Merrill Lynch, E*Trade, TD Ameritrade, and BB&T, where he provided expert guidance to clients on achieving their financial goals. In addition, his experience as a loan officer at PHH, SLS, and JP Morgan Chase further highlights his financial acumen.

Currently, Jon works in the healthcare sector with a focus on minimally invasive surgery, contributing to advancements that enhance patient outcomes and surgical efficiencies. His career reflects a dedication to excellence, adaptability, and a passion for making a positive impact in both his professional and fraternity endeavors.

Jon resides in Jacksonville, FL as a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi, demonstrating the fraternity's core values of achievement in every field of human endeavor.

Lieutenant Strategus

Name

Assistant Keeper of Exchequer, Social Media Chair

Brother Desmond Smalls

Keeper of Records, Charter Member

Brother Dominique Keys

Brother Barton originally hails from the Great Lakes part of the midwest and has served in various capacities since joining the fraternity. Brother Barton's posts have included past Polemarch and Keeper of Records. Brother Barton is currently the Keeper of Exchequer for the St. Augustine Alumni Association.

Brother Barton's interests include history, science fiction, guitar and biking.

Historian, Scholarship Chair, Charter Member

Brother Larry Major

A Winter 1980 initiate of the University of Florida, the Zeta Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

A Winter 1980 initiate of the University of Florida, the Zeta Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Keeper of Exchequer, Charter Member, Life Member

Brother Marc Hicks

A Spring 1994 initiate of the Hampton University Chapter, the Beta Chi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Brother Hicks was initiated at the Hampton University Chapter, the Beta Chi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and is a Lifetime Member of the Fraternity. During his journey in the Bond, he has served as the Exchequer of Homecoming activities for Beta Chi Nupes and Hampton University Kappas for the last decade. He assisted in founding a Non-Profit organization (KapEx Inc.) with Beta Chi Nupes to provide scholarships to Hampton Students in need of financial support, and sits on the Board of Directors for KapEx, Inc.

As a Charter Member of the St. Augustine Alumni Association, he serves as the Keeper of Exchequer. In his professional life, Brother Hicks is an Executive Director for JPMorgan Chase overseeing Title and Support services for Chase Home Lending. Over the course of his 24 year tenure in the mortgage industry, he has worked for other leading lenders such as Goldman Sachs, PHH Mortgage, and Pulte Home Lending.

Reporter, Charter Member, Senior Kappa

Brother Kevin Briscoe

A Fall 1980 initiate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County colony (Towson University), the Theta Chi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Kevin M. Briscoe is a Fall 1980 initiate of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., by way of the Theta Chi Chapter (University of Maryland Baltimore County) colony that included Towson University (his alma mater) and Frostburg University. Once the Kappa members at Towson obtained the requisite number of brothers, they chartered the Lambda Zeta Chapter in February 1982. Brother Briscoe graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in political science in 1983.

Professionally, Brother Briscoe has more than 30 years' experience in public and media relations, marketing and journalism. He's written and/or edited four books on corporate diversity, been a regular contributor to various newspapers and publications, including Time, Newsweek and Black Enterprise, and consulted with numerous government agencies and small- and mid-sized business on PR, DEI and marketing projects.

Currently, he is a communications strategist with JEA.

In the community, Brother Briscoe is a Class of 2023 Leadership St. Johns graduate, a board member for the St. Johns Cultural Council, and a member of the Jacksonville Jazz Society. Brother Briscoe lives in St. Johns, Fla., with his wife, Corde' and their dog, Max.

Board of Directors

Board Member, Senior Kappa Co-Chair, Charter Member, Senior Kappa

Brother Andre Berry

A Spring 1982 initiate of the Temple University Chapter, the Delta Eta of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Brother Berry is a Spring 1982 initiate of the Temple University Chapter, the Delta Eta of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and holds a BS in Organic Chemistry from St. Joseph's University and a Master's in Business Management from Insead (France).

Brother Berry is currently the General Manager, Crop Nutrition & Global Industrial Mining for Arkema. In his spare time, Brother Berry enjoys diving and a good bottle of scotch.

Brother Berry is the husband to Angela and father to Jacob and Clarke.

Board Member

Brother Dr. Buford Manion

Board Member, Community Service Chair, Charter Member

Brother Shaun Nelson

A Spring 1999 initiate of The Alabama A&M Chapter, the Gamma Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.

A Spring 1999 initiate of The Alabama A&M Chapter, the Gamma Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.
Board Member, Charter Member, 50 Year Member, Senior Kappa

Brother Anthony Grover

A Spring 1974 initiate of The University of Florida Chapter, the Zeta Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.

A Spring 1974 initiate of The University of Florida Chapter, the Zeta Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.

Committee Chairmen

MTA Chair, Charter Member

Brother Vaugh Anderson

Board Member, Charter Member, 50 Year Member, Senior Kappa

Brother Anthony Grover

A Spring 1974 initiate of The University of Florida Chapter, the Zeta Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.

A Spring 1974 initiate of The University of Florida Chapter, the Zeta Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.
Reclamation Chair, Charter Member

Brother Ricky Berry, Jr.

A Spring 2003 initiate of the Valdosta State University Chapter, the Lambda Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Brother Ricky Weylin Berry Jr. and I'm from Albany,GA. I graduated from Westover Comprehensive High School class of 1998 in Albany, GA and attended Albany State University from 1999-2002. In the summer 2002 I transferred to Valdosta State University majoring in Computer Information Systems. In the spring of 2003 pledged the Lambda Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. I was the 9 Klub on my line "Koming AttraKtion". After my student days were done I moved to Jacksonville, FL for a job opportunity at Merrill Lynch. I currently work there as a Resource Support Specialist. I have a fiancé with an amazing son. I love working in the community which is one of my hobbies as well as watching sports, automobiles, computers, exercising, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Military Affairs Chair

Brother Jared Pitts

A Fall 2010 initiate of the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Brother Pitts is a veteran and retired Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy with 26 years of service (October 2024). Brother Pitts is a graduate of Valdosta State University (Magna cum laude) with a BS ED and holds a Masters Degree in Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. He is currently employed as a project manager with a Defense contractor.

Brother Pitts has one son who is a member of our noble klan, a Spring 2018 initiate of the University of Alabama - Birmingham Chapter, the Kappa Kappa of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Guide Right Chair, Charter Member

Brother John Carter, III

A Spring 1999 initiate of the Saginaw (MI) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc

A Spring 1999 initiate of the Saginaw (MI) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
Board Member, Charter Member

Brother Shaun Nelson

A Spring 1999 initiate of The Alabama A&M Chapter, the Gamma Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.

A Spring 1999 initiate of The Alabama A&M Chapter, the Gamma Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.
Reclamation Co-Chair

Brother Walter Cruse

Nominating Committee Chair, Senior Kappa Co-Chair, Charter Member, Life Member, Senior Kappa

Brother William Wilson