Our Team

  • robert riggs, interim Executive director

    Robert Riggs, CAE previously served as Phi Kappa Theta’s Executive Director from 2007-2023. Prior to his service as the Executive, he also served on staff as a leadership consultant and the Director of Chapter Operations. He is a 2002 graduate of the New York Sigma Chapter and currently lives in Indiana with his wife, Katie and their two children.

  • Stephan Oechsle, Director of Chapter Services

    Originally from a dairy farming family in rural western Ohio, Stephan along with his wife Crystal, daughter Kensley, son Arnold, and a Great Dane (Odin), now call Perrysburg, Ohio home.

    In his free time, he restores and makes hand-crafted furniture, volunteers with the American Legion’s Boys State program, and enjoys serving as a clown in the local Shrine Circus annually. After living in Boston, Chicago, Miami, and Akron, the Oechsle team is excited about being back in Ohio. The household is committed to the shared values and vision of the Greek community and excited for Stephan to be home at PKT!

  • Justin Sines, Director of Communications

    Brother Sines joins the professional staff after seven years of working in the English and Theater Arts Department at Duquesne University as the Technical Director. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Duquesne in 2011 and is finishing up a Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media.

    Justin lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his husband Tony and their three dogs, Rosco, Harry, and Cyrus. Outside of work, Justin is a board member of the Gemini Children's Theater and volunteers his time with countless theater groups across the Pittsburgh region.

  • Lane Velayo, Director of Events

    Biography to come.

  • Cody Blevins, Director of Finance

    Cody graduated with an Associate's Degree in Accounting/Business from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in 2013.

    Relocating from Kansas City, MO, he resides in Indianapolis, IN, with his wife and three dogs. An avid sports fan, Cody and his wife play in the CCA recreations volleyball league. He also enjoys golf and bowling.