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ATO National Headquarters Staff Expand AllCollapse All Chief Executive Officer Wynn Smiley | Chief Executive Officer 317.684.1865 x118 wsmiley@ato.org Facebook ID: 757655028 Twitter ID: WynnCEO more info... Birthdate: May 18 Hometown:  Education: University of Illinois Favorite Quote: "He who started a good work in you will be faithful to complete it." People I Admire: Ronald Reagan (who doesn't?); Everyone who works so hard for ATO (including chapter officers) Dream Job: I've got it. My next dream job is anything where I can ask questions. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: You won't find me. Marketing and Communication Bradley Carter | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 317.684.1865 x132 bcarter@ato.org Facebook ID: Twitter ID: bradleycee more info... Birthdate: May 29 Hometown: Muscle Shoals, AL Education: Art, Union University Favorite Quote: Nemo vir est qui mundum non reddat meliorem | "What man is a man who does not make the world better?" People I Admire: My parents, my sister, my grandmothers and Jesus. Dream Job: Artist for Pixar, Disney, Bungie, LucasArts or WETA; or to teach and make art at a professional level. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me:Traveling, taking photos, watching movies, being active or spending time with friends. MATT MARTELLA | COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT 317.684.1865 x109 mmartella@ato.org Facebook ID: 700295908 Twitter ID: more info... Birthdate: February 23 Hometown: Walled Lake, Michigan Education: Broadcasting/Business, Grand Valley State University Favorite Quote: “I don’t regret the things I’ve done, I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance.” –Unknown People I Admire: My parents because they taught me to make my passion my career, my brother because he's taught me how to stand for what I believe in, and the teachings of Jesus because He's taught me to love those around me. Dream Job: To be the next big Late Night TV host bringing laughter to living rooms nationwide. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Hanging with friends, exploring new ares, longboarding the streets, surfing in Lake Michigan, or snowboarding any hill that offers a challenge. Alumni Services   AARON BAUER | DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI SERVICES 317.684.1865 ext. 119 abauer@ato.org Facebook ID: 32303622 Twitter ID: more info... Birthdate: June 17 Hometown: Jasper, IN Education: B.S. in Marketing, Indiana State University Favorite Quote: "Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence." People I Admire: Family and friends Dream Job: Working for an Alumni Association or Foundation at a University On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Watching or playing sports.   Chapter Services DAVID BRIGGS |  DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES 317.684.1865 ext. 103 dbriggs@ato.org Facebook ID: 1224450624 Twitter ID:David_Briggs1 more info... Birthdate: March 24 Hometown: Laurel, MD Education: Accounting, Widener University Favorite Quote: "Great moments are born from great opportunity." - Herb Brooks People I Admire: United States Armed Forces Dream Job: Family business with my brother On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Playing or watching sports ERNEST WALKER |  SENIOR LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.476.5941 ewalker@ato.org Facebook ID: 650952603 Twitter ID:thedailyernest more info... Birthdate: June 20 Hometown: Carlsbad, CA Education: Political Science & Statistics, University of California-Santa Barbara Favorite Quote: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in the moments of comfort, but where he stands in the challenges of sorrow." - Martin Luther King, Jr. "No matter how much you have achieved, you will always be merely good relative to what you can become. Greatness is an inherently dynamic process, not an end point. The moment you think of yourself as great, your slide toward mediocrity will have already begun." - Jim Collins People I Admire: My mother, two older sisters, and nephews; Haynesly R. Blake; Shelby Jacobs; Track & Field athletes; and anyone trying to make themselves better in the world Dream Job: Political Advisor/Analyst or President of a political nonprofit organization, association, foundation, and/or "think tank" On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: In bed watching cheesy TV shows. JADEN BROWN |  SENIOR LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.459.6960 jbrown@ato.org Facebook ID: 32310642 Twitter ID:jaden3brown more info... Birthdate: March 30 Hometown: Terre Haute, IN Education: Physical & Health Education, Indiana State University Favorite Quote: "Leadership cannot be taught, it can only be learned." People I Admire:  Dream Job: President of a National Leadership Organization focusing on helping individuals and groups be better leaders On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Relaxing by listening to music, working out, reading a book, or playing sports. DAVID BUSSHART |  LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.755.7166 dbusshart@ato.org Facebook ID: 1532431537 Twitter ID: davidbusshart more info... Birthdate: April 14 Hometown: Gastonia, NC Education: Marine Biology, University of North Carolina-Wilmington Favorite Quote: "As soon as this virtue is honoured and practised by some few men, it spreads through instruction and example to the young, and eventually becomes incorporated in public opinion." - Charles Darwin People I Admire: Aristotle, Woodrow Wilson and Otis Alan Glazebrook. Dream Job: I have it. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Relaxing at home with friends and family. KYLE CRABTREE |  LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.755.8277 kcrabtree@ato.org Facebook ID: 509106473 Twitter ID: KyleCrabtree more info... Birthdate: June 16 Hometown: Dadeville, AL Education: Broadcast Journalism, Troy University Favorite Quote: "Fortune favors the Bold" People I Admire: My Grandfather, My Dad, Dr. Jack Hawkings, Dr. Kline, Batman Dream Job: CEO of either an education reform or community development non-profit organization. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Enjoying the outdoors or slacklineing. Expansion BOBBY GRANGIER | DIRECTOR OF EXPANSION 317.684.1865 ext. 112 bgrangier@ato.org Facebook ID: 32305615 Twitter ID: more info... Birthdate: September 6 Hometown: Borden, Ind. Education: Social Studies Education, Indiana State University Favorite Quote:"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?" - Vince Lombardi People I Admire: My Grandpa Jerry and Chapter Presidents. Dream Job: Being a High School Principal or Dean in a mid-size school corporation.  Or possibly working in student affairs or a Greek Life office. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Riding my bike, playing Frisbee, catching up on seasons of The Office, cooking, or watching a new movie.   A. JORDAN FISCHETTE | SENIOR LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.850.6522 jfischette@ato.org Facebook ID: 70602579 Twitter ID:jordanfischette more info... BIRTHDATE: April 22 HOMETOWN: Rochester, NY EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration - Meetings & Events Management, University of Nevada-Las Vegas FAVORITE QUOTE:“Integrity is having the Courage to do what’s Right, even when no one else is looking” - Unknown “To Foster, Not Partisanship, but the Recognition of True Merit wherever found” - Creed of Alpha Tau Omega “To Profit by the Pages of the Past” - Creed of Alpha Delta Theta  PEOPLE I ADMIRE: Mom & Dad, Family, Pledge brothers, Bobby Grangier, Wynn Smiley, Cori Gilbert Wallace, Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, Chapter & Colony Officers  DREAM JOB: Campus Speaker  ON MY DAY OFF, YOU'LL FIND ME: Researching Fraternity & Sorority History, Talking – probably both    WILLIAM FILMORE | LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.956.6870 wfilmore@ato.org Facebook ID: 1002570060 Twitter ID:williamfilmore more info... Birthdate: October 30 Hometown: Daleville, AL Education: Business Management, Minor in Leadership Studies and Human Resource Management, Troy University Favorite Quote: “Leadership without management is vision without fulfillment.” Dr. John Kline, Troy University, Distinguished Professor of Leadership “I believe no amount of business school training or work experience can teach what is ultimately a matter of personal character. Businesses are not dishonest or greedy, people are. Thus, a business, successful or not, is merely a reflection of the character of its leadership.” S. Truett Cathy, Founder of Chick-fil-A People I Admire: Rev. A. Ray Foreman, my Grandaddy; Bill Filmore, my Dad; Dr. John Kline, Troy University, Distinguished Professor of Leadership; Jerry Newby, President of ALFA Insurance and Alabama Farmers Federation; Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers Outfielder; Truett Cathy, Founder and Chairman of Chik-Fil-A; Mike Huckabee , former Arkansas Governor; John C. Maxwell, author and speaker; and many more… Dream Job: There are so many things that I enjoy doing, I haven’t completely narrowed it down to one specific “dream job” yet. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Anything that gets me out of the house: playing golf, going to a baseball game, grilling out, etc. JOHN TOWLE | LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.219.9881 jtowle@ato.org Facebook ID: 181101339 Twitter ID:johntowle more info... Birthdate: July 28 Hometown: Westfield, IN EDUCATION: Sociology, Ball State University FAVORITE QUOTE: “Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.” – Bill Cosby PEOPLE I ADMIRE: My parents, first and foremost, for everything they have done and continue to do for me, and Bobby Grangier DREAM JOB:  Getting paid to travel the world. ON MY DAY OFF, YOU'LL FIND ME: Reading, cooking, playing lacrosse, cheering for the Colts and hanging out with my friends AUSTIN BIVINS |  LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.735.5567 abivins@ato.org Facebook ID: 1388297795 Twitter ID:austinbivins more info... Birthdate: March 15 Hometown: Clanton, AL Education: Psychology, Troy University Favorite Quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead People I Admire: Dick Hoyt and Jim Stockdale Dream Job: My dream job could include anything that involves traveling the world and meeting lots of new people. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Doing something outdoors (i.e. camping, fishing, anything on the water, etc.). ROGER M. TAYLOR JR. |  LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT 317.755.8277 rtaylor@ato.org Facebook ID: 278036885594450 Twitter ID: rogerjr_rj more info... Birthdate: June 27 Hometown: Clarksville, TN Education: Political Science/Leadership (Pre-Law), Austin Peay State University Favorite Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” – Marianne Williamson People I Admire: Ronald Reagan, “Rubin Hurricane” Carter, and Walt Disney Dream Job: My dream job is one that allows me to serve others. I understand the true value of the talents that we are given and that utilizing them to their maximum potential could change someone’s life forever. Whether it is granting wishes, building homes around the world, or helping students afford the costs of education, I want to do my best to make a real difference in the world. On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Playing my guitar, singing country music down on Broadway (Nashville,TN), watching Fox News, or hanging out on “the pontoon” with my brothers and friends. Fraternity Systems CHRIS SMITH | DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS 317.684.1865 ext. 130 csmith@ato.org Facebook ID: 38400381 Twitter ID: Chris_D_Smith more info... Birthdate:November 14 Hometown:Paris, TN Education:Professional Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University Favorite Quote:“A man is like a fraction whose numerator is what he is and whose denominator is what he thinks of himself. The larger the denominator, the smaller the fraction.” – Leo Tolstoy People I Admire: People who do the right thing even when it is difficult or unpopular Dream Job:One that lets me travel around the world On My Day Off, You'll Find Me:reading fiction, working out, traveling, exploring Indy or some other big city Conferences and Events SANDRA ROSS | DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS 317.684.1865 ext. 134 sross@ato.org Facebook ID: 677472343 Twitter ID: more info... Responsibilities: Oversees Chapter-based LeaderShape, RLC, Congress, and other meeting planning Birthdate: July 13 Hometown: N/A Education: Indiana University, 1997 Favorite Quote: "True Leadership is the art of changing a group from what it is, into what it ought to be. " —Virginia Allan People I Admire: Eleanor Roosevelt Dream Job: Tour guide at a historic home On My Day Off, You'll Find Me: Playing grandmother or searching antique shops Accounting Specialist SHANNON SIMMONS | ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 317.684.1865 ext. 115 ssimmons@ato.org Facebook ID: Twitter ID: Member Records Gretchen Stephens | MEMBER RECORDS SPECIALIST 317.684.1865 ext. 100 gstephens@ato.org Facebook ID: Twitter ID:

 

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