Meet the Team
The NIC Staff manages the day-to-day operations of the trade association. They are invested in the future of fraternities and seek to assist you with your needs.
Please use the email links below to contact the appropriate staff member.
JUDSON HORRAS
President & CEOEmail
Jud leads the operation of the North American Interfraternity Conference and manages the development of the goals, strategies, plans and policies.
WILL FORAN
Chief Operating OfficerEmail
Will leads NIC Campus Operations as well as research initiatives. He helps develop a campus support model to increase alumni, undergraduate and IFC effectiveness. He establishes relationships with campus professionals and NIC stakeholders to coordinate a national education and advocacy strategy.
MICHAEL WILSON
Chief Financial OfficerEmail
Michael leads the NIC’s accounting, as well as the implementation of a data warehouse. The system will allow members to make data-driven decisions, share best practices and streamline operations.
PATRICK F. JESSEE, JD, CAE
General CounselEmail
Patrick provides legal counsel for the North American Interfraternity Conference and reviews contracts and drafts legislation.
TODD SULLIVAN
Vice President of Campus SupportEmail
Todd focuses on shaping positive fraternity experiences, coaching Interfraternity Councils (IFCs) and officers, and serving as a primary NIC representative to IFC officers, advisors, campus partners and alumni volunteers. Todd supports Region 1 and Big 10 institutions.
RUSSELL BEST
Vice President of Campus SupportEmail
Russell focuses on shaping positive fraternity experiences, coaching Interfraternity Councils (IFCs) and officers, and serving as a primary NIC representative to IFC officers, advisors, campus partners and alumni volunteers. Russell supports Region 2, ACC, Big 12 and SEC institutions.
DAN FAILL
Vice President of Campus SupportEmail
Dan focuses on shaping positive fraternity experiences, coaching Interfraternity Councils (IFCs) and officers, and serving as a primary NIC representative to IFC officers, advisors, campus partners and alumni volunteers. Dan supports Region 3 and Pac 12 institutions.
ASHLEY VANDEWARK
Executive Director, Foundation for Fraternal ExcellenceEmail
Ashley leads the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence in cultivating a culture of care, driving connections, and supporting research across interfraternal organizations in partnership with the FFE Board of Directors. Additionally, Ashley is the primary contact for all Alliance Partners.
DOMINIC FRATTURA
Director of AdvocacyEmail
Dominic assists with the government relations goals of the NIC and works to establish key partnerships with students and professionals working within higher education and public policy.
HILLARY BREWER
Director of MarketingEmail
Hillary works to grow the NIC's reputation for being a forward-thinking, supportive communication partner in the industry with a focus on telling the story of the fraternity experience. She also manages the Men's College Scholarship program which runs annually from Jan.–Apr.
DESIREE PAULHAMUS
Director of ProgramsEmail
Desiree manages all aspects of flagship FFE and NIC programs as well as works on new and existing initiatives to help strengthen the future of the fraternal experience and help members grow.
GRETCHEN FORAN
Data Project ManagerEmail
Gretchen manages the integrity of the database and provides support to constituents interacting with our member portal, FS Central (event registrations, account issues, etc.).