Legacy of Excellence
The leadership of the region exists because of a history of excellence and high standards in the Eastern area. The Eastern Region is committed to Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon one!
Current Leadership Structure:
Eastern Region Polaris
Bro. Andre Manson
Regional Treasurer
Steven Okoba
Director of Development & Training
James Darrenigton
Parliamentary
Termon Minor
Board of Director (Regional Rep)
Darren Sanford
Sergeant of Arms
Arthur Coleman
State Directors:
Baltimore/DC/Delaware - Jason Eckles
Virginia - William Wilkerson
North Carolina East - Derrick Chambers
North Carolina West - James Derseraux
The Eastern Region of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporate was created in a re-organization
of two other regions, the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, DE, MD, D.C.) and the Southeast
region (VA, NC, and SC)
Initially, DE, MD, D.C., VA, and NC joined the newly created
Eastern Region in 2003. In spring of 2004, the newly formed Republic of Korea Alumni
Colony (chartered by brothers from Alpha Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter) now known
as Alpha Rho Omega Alumni Chapter also joined the Eastern Region.
With the combination of these two regions into the Eastern Region and the addition
of the Republic of Korea, the region became one of the most historic as it is comprised
of many of the first single-letter chapters of IOTA. With the newly crowned Iota
East “Leadership All-stars” guiding the region into new frontiers, the region is
fast metamorphosing into one of the most powerful and respected regions in the Fraternity.
In 2005 at the 30th International Conclave, the Eastern Region along with the Atlantic Coast Region (our neighboring region to the North) made history as co-Regions of The Year. Currently the Eastern Region, and its members, are working hard to become the benchmark once again for the whole fraternity.
Region Motto:
We stand firmly; unbreakable in the commitment to make meaningful contributions
to the future of the African-American community.