ALPHA PHI DELTA SCHOLARSHIP - Key Persons

Alex Franki was initiated into Gamma Lambda chapter at Fordham University in 1990. While an undergraduate he served as Secretary, Vice President and eventually President of his Chapter. In 1995 Alex joined the New York Alumni Club and has served as Secretary and is currently Vice President. In 1992 Alex started his own financial services business with Primerica Financial Services. Two years later he was the youngest person in the company's history to be promoted to Regional Vice President at the age of 20. His office is located in Brooklyn NY. Alex and his wife Deidre live in Bay Ridge Brooklyn and have two children, Christian and Mia. He was elected as a Director in 2005 and has served as the Foundation Chairman since 2007.

Charles Fiore was initiated into Theta Beta chapter at New York University in 1973. He was elected as Chapter President in 1974 and chosen National Outstanding Undergraduate in 1975. As an alumnus, he has served as Vice President for Expansion, Vice President for Good and Welfare, and General Counsel to the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation. He received the National Outstanding Alumnus Award in 1992. He has been a member of the Brooklyn Alumni Club since 1976. Currently, he is chairman of the Scholarship Division of the Foundation. Fiore graduated from New York University, School of Arts of Sciences with a B.A. in Philosophy in 1976 and from Fordham University School of Law with a J.D. degree in 1979. He is a partner in the firm of Lewis and Fiore which was founded in 1980. Charles is married to his lovely wife Gail, and they have three children: Caroline, and twins Michael and William.

Job Titles:

• President of Avalon Nursing Center

John J. Hadgkiss, Beta Rho '66 Trustee John J. Hadgkiss, is President of Avalon Nursing Center; Avalon Springs Health Center and Business Park; Alpha Housing & Health Care, Inc. and Americare Management Corporation. He develops and operates skilled care and senior residential facilities from concept; arranging financing and supervising construction, marketing and property management. Mr. Hadgkiss holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Gannon University in Erie, PA (MA: 1972; BA: 1969). He has completed additional graduate and professional study at Indiana University of PA (1976); Duquesne University (1979); and the University of Pittsburgh Graduate Schools of Business (1988). John has served the fraternity as former president of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club, Past Executive Director of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation (1996-97) and was National Outstanding Alumnus in 2002.

Paul R. Fabrizio was born in Pittsburgh and attended Duquesne University where he was initiated in Psi chapter on March 25, 1963. After graduation, he entered military service. Upon his return, he began a lifelong association with the Pittsburgh Alumni Club and has been one of its mainstays serving as an officer for the past 30 years. He has served as Treasurer and President. He has been Newsletter Editor since 1985, sending monthly newsletters to over 200 brothers. He has served the National Fraternity as Fifth District Governor (1972-1975) and as Vice President of Financial Affairs (1986-1988). He was formerly on the board of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation and is its most recent past chairman. He has been a scholarship trustee since 1993. Paul works for Children's Youth Services of Allegheny County as a Regional Training Director. He and his wife Charlene have two daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie.

Peter graduated from New York University's College of Business and Public Administration with a B.S. majoring in Accounting and Computer Applications and Information Systems. He is the Director of Finance for Christian Dior, Inc. and lives in Rye, N.Y.

Rich Angelica graduated from Mingo High School in 1959 and enrolled at the Franciscan University of Steubenville that fall. During the second semester, he began the wonderful experience of brotherhood in Alpha Phi Delta by pledging Beta Theta chapter. His undergraduate years as a brother were the best experiences of his life After graduation, he joined the Steubenville Alumni Club. For more than ten years, he has been the President of the Steubenville Alumni Club. Its monthly meetings are usually held the first Saturday of the month from October through April. At the May to September meetings, the host brother may choose to have a summer cookout. Since the founding of the alumni club, every brother takes his turn at hosting a monthly meeting. In 1996 Beta Theta chapter recognized Rich as the Outstanding Alumnus of the chapter at its 50th year celebration. In 1997, he was elected as a trustee to the National Scholarship Committee. He is married to the lovely Mary Rose Angelica where they reside in Mingo Junction, Ohio. They are the parents of two boys: Rich and Chris. Rich recently retired after 35 years as a teacher and administrator.

Ross Alessandro was initiated into Psi chapter at Duquesne University in 1995. He was twice elected as Chapter President (1996 & 1997) and chosen National Outstanding Undergraduate in 1998. As an alumnus, he has served as a District Governor and Vice President for Cultural Affairs. He has been a Life Member of Alpha Phi Delta and a member of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club (PAC) since 1999. He has served the PAC as Treasurer and Vice President. He was elected as a Foundation Director in 2009. Alessandro graduated from Duquesne University B.S. in Business Administration in 1998 and from Robert Morris University with a M.S. in Taxation in 2009. He is currently a manager at ?Big Four? accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP. Ross and his wife Terri live in Mars, PA and have three children: Rosario IV, Anna Therese, and Sebastian Bonaventure.