The Start of Something New with Sigma
Congratulations to our new brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Alumni Chapter. Join us in welcoming them to the blue and white family! New members: Bro. Tim Smith, Bro. Herman Quinn Jr., Bro. Philip Johnson, Bro. Ronzell Smith, Bro. Gary D. Lewis Jr., and Bro. Van Stills.
Tim Smith
Tim Smith born in Greenville Mississippi.
Studied Mass Communication at Mississippi Valley State University
Also has a BSBA from Indiana Wesleyan University
Wife Stacy Smith
father to four children
He is also planning on writing a series of children’s short stories later this year
Life’s goals. To be the best Man of God, Husband, and Father that I can be and he dedicates all of his achievements and accomplishments to his late Mother Mrs. Maxine Joiner.
Herman Quinn Jr
Herman Quinn Jr Is the Son of Herman Quinn Sr and Norma Quinn. He hails from Belzoni, MS. He has two sisters and one brother. After serving 4 years in the US Navy he relocated to Louisville KY. He is a Certified EMT, and Chef. He currently attending Sullivan College of Technology and Design in pursuit of his degree in Network Security and Forensics. He currently works as a US Mail Carrier in the city of Louisville KY.
Philip Johnson
Philip Johnson is married to his wife Jennifer Johnson and they have four kids three boys and one girl. Philip has been in ministry for 12 years. He is on the Itinerant track within the AME Church and is a member of Quinn Chapel AME Church Louisville. Philip Received his Bachelors of Science in Social Work from Murray State University in 2016. Philip attends Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary he seeks to get a MDIV (Master of Divinity) degree. Before moving to Louisville Philip lived in Paducah, KY and attended Burks Chapel AME Church. Where he was a Human Rights Commissioner with the Paducah Human Right Commission for two years. Philip has dedicated his life to the work of God which is fighting against the oppressive norms society has created. He’s an advocate for Children, women’s rights, LGBTQ community, and the African American community.
Ronzell Smith is married to Christie Smith and the son of Dorothy Smith. He has two kids Alana and Christopher. He is currently employed by the Jefferson County Public Schools as a MTSS Behavior Resource Teacher for Middle Schools. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He holds a Masters of Education from Antioch McGregor University and post-graduate work from Indiana Southeast.
Gary D. Lewis Jr
Gary D. Lewis Jr., is the Director of Campus Safety/Chief of Police at the University of Louisville to include e.g. Police Department, Emergency Management, and Fire and has been in this role since August of 2018.
Previously, Lewis served as the Chief of Police at Cleveland State University from 2015-2018 and prior to that, he spent 22 years with the Ohio State Highway Patrol as a Commander where he retired from in 2013.
From 2013 to 2015 Lewis served as the Senior Director of Media and Public Relations at The Ohio State University where he acted as spokesperson for all University-related matters.
Lewis holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Management from Franklin University, an Associate’s Degree in Visual Communications, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and completed the executive leadership course in crisis management at Harvard Kennedy School. Lewis also is a graduate of F.B.I. National Academy session #212.
Gary Is married to Krysta, is the father of four adult sons, Cameron, Gary III, Nathanael, and Ross and expecting his first daughter in July.
Van Stills
Van Stills is a recent alumnus of Northern Kentucky University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in December of 2018. He also plans on attending graduate school at Sullivan University. Van is an aspiring Hip-Hop Journalist, and has a love for the arts as he is a musician and a dancer.