Executive Board

Jessica Schollenberger discovered Phi Beta while attending Capital University. She was looking for a place to call home and found it in the Phi Chapter. Phi Beta was supposed to be limited to something she did in college, but she fell in love with the organization and has chosen to stay active as an alumna. Professionally, Jessica is a teacher working with children with high behavioral needs, and she is involved with her local theatre community. Jessica has assisted with different projects, both on the local and national level, for Phi Beta, and has previously served as Vice President of Collegiate and as Director of Extension. Jessica is now honored to be serving as Phi Beta's National President. She hopes to support growth in Phi Beta and leadership in our members through the coming years.

Artforms: Theatre, Speech

Elin Tuason Torvik has been a member of Phi Beta since her college days, where she was a founding member of the Beta Epsilon collegiate chapter at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Since then, Elin has served in National Director positions and on the National Council, including National Editor, Vice President of Alumni, and National President. Elin has degrees in Art History, Humanities, and Interior Design; she also plays the piano and paints in watercolor and mixed media. Elin lives with her family in Madison, Wisconsin, and works in international telecommunications. She continues to participate in the local alumni chapter, Pi Eta, and is also a Pi Epsilon Alpha chapter member.

Artforms: Art History, Music

Bill Richardson became a Phi Beta member in 2008. He is a member of Pi Epsilon Alpha, the online alumni chapter, and has served as its Treasurer since 2024. Bill is Professor of Music at Northwest Missouri State University, where he has taught since 1999. In 2010, he was selected as a Fulbright Scholar, teaching as Visiting Professor at the Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music in Riga, Latvia. A trumpet player, Bill performs with the Saint Joseph Symphony Orchestra in Missouri, the St. Joe Big Band, and the Phil Collins Experience, a tribute band that performs throughout the United States.

Artforms: Music, Photography, Live Performance

Sue Riley discovered Phi Beta through her good friend, Elin Torvik. As a retiree, she found friendship and fulfillment in the Columbus alumni chapter, Pi Nu. Professionally, Sue taught drawing and painting at Drake University and later worked in the Development Department at The Ohio State University. Sue has been a panel representative for the Phi Beta National Council and is currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer for Pi Nu. She is also active in Pi Epsilon Alpha, the online alumni chapter, and is now honored to be serving as Phi Beta's National Editor. Sue lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her fur baby maltipoo, and enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, and friends.

Artforms: Drawing, Painting

Rodney Butler joined Phi Beta in 2026 through Pi Epsilon Alpha, the online alumni chapter. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Tuskegee University and later an Associate Degree in Computer Animation at the Art Institute of Houston, and it was while earning his degrees that he discovered his true talent and passion for artistic expression. Rodney lives in his hometown of Houston, Texas, where he is considered one of the top 50 up-and-coming visual and sculptural artists in town. His work has been featured in galleries and museums across the country, including the Houston Museum of African American Culture's Bert Long Jr. Gallery, the Texas Southern University Museum, the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, and the Glassell School of Art. Despite the accolades, Rodney remains a humble servant of the art community and is always willing to share his artistic knowledge and experience with anyone ready to learn.

Artforms: Visual Arts, Metal Sculpture, Culinary, Music

Michael Haskell has been a member of Phi Beta since joining its Phi Chapter at Capital University in the fall of 2019. While at Capital, Michael held multiple chairs, headed various committees, and served as Vice President and President. Michael has also been active in Capital's theatre scene, having been an actor, director, and student administrator throughout his collegiate career. Michael graduated in May 2023 from Capital with a major in Integrated Social Studies Education and a minor in Public History and Historic Preservation. Currently, Michael is working at Thomas Worthington High School and serves as Phi Beta's Director of Archives.

Artforms: Music, Theatre Production

Ann Marie Hardulak joined Phi Beta in 1970 as an Alpha Psi chapter charter member (Ursuline College, Cleveland, Ohio). In 1972, she organized area alums and, shortly after that, assisted in installing Pi Alpha Sigma. Ann Marie served as Alpha Psi's senior advisor and Pi Alpha Sigma's president for a few years. Additionally, she served on the National Council, first as National Director of Extension, then as National Vice President of Collegiate. Ann Marie's most extended term of service was as National Director of Awards, a position she enthusiastically held for twenty years. She is most pleased to be able to assist in this capacity once again. A former music educator, Ann Marie sang with the renowned Cleveland Orchestra Chorus for forty-six seasons. She and her husband, Tom, take great pride in their three beautiful daughters.

Artforms: Choral Music, Creative Writing

Katalin Dotts is a graduate of Capital University and Phi Chapter. She graduated in 2022 with a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management from American Military University. Katalin is an environmental scientist teaching middle school STEM classes in New Mexico. Her primary art forms include ballroom dancing and playing clarinet and oboe. She has lived around the world and across the United States. She enjoys being a lifelong learner and frequently learns new skills. Some of her favorite Phi Beta memories are the dances we held. Katalin is the president of Pi Epsilon Alpha, Phi Beta's online alumni chapter. She looks forward to helping Phi Beta members stay connected for life in the arts after graduation across the country.

Artforms: Music, Dance

Samantha (Sam) Aguirre joined Phi Beta in 2025 through Pi Epsilon Alpha, the online alumni chapter. She is a musician, music educator, twirler, and former dance fitness instructor with a lifelong passion for the arts. She holds a Bachelor of Music with a minor in Dance from Stephen F. Austin State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching and her teaching credentials. Primarily a flutist, Sam also has experience dancing hip-hop, Latin, ballet, jazz, and modern dance, singing in choirs, and performing as a color guard member and collegiate twirler. She is currently exploring digital art to complement her graphic design skills and create educational resources. Sam's experiences across many art forms have shaped her into a well-rounded artist and educator, and she looks forward to continuing her service to the arts through Phi Beta.

Artforms: Music, Dance, Visual Art

Composer, author, and music educator Jamie K. Auberg is a versatile artist involved in many aspects of the arts. He graduated cum laude from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Music and a Virginia State Teacher's License. As a composer, Jamie is a prolific writer who posts new compositions on his website regularly; he has two arrangements published with Tuba Press and Alcove Publications, and his piece "Battles for the Soul," for two clarinets and guitar, was recorded by Leonarda Productions on the album "Unforgettable Hues." As a music educator, Jamie has taught elementary music at Denbigh Christian Academy and band at Hampton Christian Academy, and he is currently a piano and clarinet instructor at Centerstage Academy. He also owns Auberg Instructional Innovations, teaching group music and computer animation lessons with Newport News Parks and Recreation, and has written several method books for piano, clarinet, guitar, and ukulele. Music is not his only artistic endeavor: Jamie also writes novels and produces amateur films, and he composed the soundtrack to the Virginia Film Company's "Honorable Men."

Artforms: Music Composition, Music Production, Music Education

Lois Poe Rust (Lamb) joined Phi Beta as a student at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She was in the first musical theatre class at CCM and earned a Master's degree in Broadcasting there. After graduating, she became a TV producer at Channel 12 in Cincinnati. Lois has been involved in theatre, art, dance, and music since she was fourteen and continues to be involved with Cincinnati Opera as a member of the Opera Guild. Lois has taught drama and produced events at Cincinnati Country Day School for the past forty-two years. She is very thankful to have lived a creative life.

Artforms: Theatre, Musical Theatre, Broadcasting

Maryanne McGowan attended the University of Cincinnati, earning her BS and BA, and later completed her MBA at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Maryanne joined Phi Beta during her undergraduate years in the Theatre Department and served as President of her collegiate chapter, Delta. Currently, she serves as our Director of Projects. Her CPA knowledge is a valuable asset to our Fraternity, as is her affiliation with the Cincinnati chapter of The MacDowell Society. Maryanne lives in Cincinnati, and among her many leadership positions throughout the tri-state area, she always has time for her family and two grandchildren.

Artforms: Theatre

Robert Lee Cosme joined Phi Beta in 2024 through Pi Epsilon Alpha, the online alumni chapter. He attended Kean University, where he studied Communication Studies. What began as a meaningful collegiate experience has continued to shape his personal and professional growth. Professionally, Robert serves in the United States Navy as a Yeoman, where he is dedicated to administrative excellence and supporting mission readiness. He is currently on active duty at China Lake, California. Originally from Newark, New Jersey, Robert takes pride in his roots while embracing new experiences through his military service. Robert values Phi Beta's commitment to connection, growth, leadership, and lifelong involvement in the arts. He looks forward to continuing his service to the organization and making a positive impact within the Phi Beta community.

Artforms: Communication, Public Speaking

Nicky Gutierrez has been a Phi Beta member since the spring of 2018, when he joined the Phi Chapter at Capital University. He served as sentinel chair and Vice President. Nicky assisted the National Council with various special projects. He served as National Editor and reactivated the National Magazine, the Baton. Nicky serves as Director of Ritual, is chair of the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) committee, and is Junior Alumni Advisor for Phi Chapter. He has a BA in Religious Studies and Creative Writing and minored in Literature and Screenwriting. Nicky earned two MA degrees at Bethany Theological Seminary: an MA with a Concentration in Theological Studies and an MA in Theopoetics and Writing. He is a theopoet, writer of haikus, lover of puns, and pilgrim.

Artforms: Poetry

Dr. Amy Schumaker Bliss is a euphonium artist and music educator in central Ohio. She was active with the Phi Chapter as she attended Capital University. She earned her master's degree in euphonium performance at the Royal Northern College in Manchester, England, where she earned Honors with Distinction in Performance. In 2015, she graduated from Rutgers University as the first doctoral euphonium student. Amy is active in teaching, performing, and promoting brass bands. She lives in Lewis Center, Ohio, with her husband and two children.

Artforms: Music Performance, Music Education