Delegates to Delta Chi International Fraternity’s 64th Convention, held July 22-26 in Indianapolis, elected the Fraternity’s Executive Committee for the 2026-2028 biennium. Bill Tallman, Embry-Riddle ’95, was elected Delta Chi’s 55th “AA” International President. Greg Caufman, Virginia Tech ’95, was elected “CC” International Secretary, and John Shelby, Sacramento ’86, was elected “DD” International Treasurer. Retiring “AA” Patrick Alderdice, Ball State ’92, will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Regents.

Bill Tallman, Embry-Riddle ’95 “AA” International President

Since graduating in 1995, Bill has served the Fraternity in numerous volunteer leadership roles, including as Regent, “CC” International Secretary (receiving the distinction of “CC” Emeritus in 2018), Ritualist, and Alumni Board of Trustees President. As an undergraduate he served as his chapter’s “A”, and was named a member of the Order of the White Carnation by the 62nd International Convention in 2022. Bill resides in Miami Springs, Florida with his wife, Robin, and their family.

Greg Caufman, Virginia Tech ’95 “CC” International Secretary

Greg has served as Regent for the Mid-Atlantic Region since 2022. He also chaired the Qualifications Review Committee in 2022 and 2024 and currently serves as chair of the Fraternity’s Governance Committee, where he led the first substantive changes to Delta Chi’s governance structure in more than 60 years. Throughout his years of service, Caufman has supported the Virginia Tech, George Mason, and Ferrum Chapters in several roles, including “BB” Chapter Advisor and Alumni Board of Trustees President. He also served on Virginia Tech’s Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Board and is a founding member of the Virginia Blue Ridge Alumni Chapter.

John Shelby, Sacramento ’86 “DD” International Treasurer
John was named “DD” Emeritus in 2022 and was selected for membership in the Order of the White Carnation in 2016. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Barrister Capital Corporation. His service to Delta Chi also includes more than 30 years of leadership as a Housing Fund chair and board member.

The newly elected officers were formally installed during the Convention’s closing banquet and assumed their responsibilities immediately. The Executive Committee serves as Delta Chi’s volunteer leadership team and governance body. The Board of Regents is composed of six Regents, the retiring “AA,” and the officers, who collectively provide strategic oversight and guidance for the Fraternity’s long-term growth and success.