National President
Junior Cruea - Kappa Xi Chapter of Brookville, Ohio
Junior has been an active member of Kappa Xi Chapter, Brookville OH, for 27 years. She has served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Sgt at Arms in her Kappa Xi Brookville OH Chapter. She served as National Vice President last year, National Secretary, the year before and three years on National Board of Trustees as Chairman, Secretary and 3rd Member. She was on the National Philanthropy Committee for the three years prior. She has helped at the National Convention as Page, Teller, Sgt at Arms, Memorial Team, and part of the Model Initiation team. Outside of DTT, she currently serves on the Board of Directors for Brookville Community Theatre and has been active in the arts for 30 years. She and Larry have been together for almost 52 years, legally 47!
She retired from the USPS after 34 years and has loved every day that God has given her. They have 2 daughters and son-in-laws, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandkids. She’s looking forward to this opportunity to serve as DTT National President.
“Delta Theta Tau – United Sisters of America”
Vice President
Evonne Albert - Xi Phi Chapter of Marissa, Illinois
Evonne has been an active member of the Xi Phi Chapter in Marissa, IL for 33 years. She has served in nearly every office and committee in her chapter. After serving as Epsilon Province Chairman for two years, she served as Epsilon PEG before she served on the National Nominating Committee. She was elected as National Secretary, National Secretary of Philanthropy and National Treasurer before serving as the 3rd Member; Secretary, Board of Trustees; and Chairman, Board of Trustees. Her and her husband Mark have been married for 37 years and have two children Sadie (and husband Andrew) and Wyatt (and wife Brooklin). She has four grandchildren Waylon, Meritt, Shepherd and Weston. She has been a high school special education teacher for 18 years. She enjoys volunteering in her spare time, but her favorite activity is babysitting the grandchildren. Delta Theta Tau has helped her find friends in many corners of the country and to create a lifetime of memories.
National Secretary
Sharon Miller - Xi Chapter of Portland, Indiana
Sharon has been an active member of Delta Theta Tau for 40 years. She is now a member of Xi Chapter in Portland, IN. , and was able to honor the chapter by being Province Chairman in 2023-2024, and National Secretary of Philanthropy 2025-2026. When Eta Mu, Goshen, IN was active she held every office, was chairman of several committees, and they hosted two Province Conventions in which she chaired both. Her children Ryan and Katherine who live in the Elkhart-Goshen Area, with Audrey living in Austin, TX. Both her granddaughters are living in Elkhart, Sydney Grace, who is 23 and a brand-new granddaughter Juniper Moon who was born on May 14, 2025. Sharon moved back to Goshen this past year. She is so looking forward to serving Delta Theta Tau in the role of Secretary.
Treasurer
Karen Allen - Alpha Omicron Chapter of Terre Haute, Indiana
Karen has been an active member of Alpha Omicron Chapter in Terre Haute, IN for 37 years. She has served her chapter as Publicity Chairman, Pledge Supervisor, Treasurer, Vice President and President. She has also served as Alpha Province Chairman (2004-2005). Karen served as Eastern Counselor (2006-2007), National Treasurer (2007-2008), Third Member, Board of Trustees (2008-2009), Secretary, Board of Trustees (2009-2010), Chairman, Board of Trustees (2010-2011), National Vice President (2011-2012), and National President (2012-2013). She was appointed Editor of GRIT (2014-2019). Karen retired from her position as Payroll Manager at the Vigo County School Corporation in 2016. She has been married to Lynn for 42 years and they have five children, 15 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She is very excited and looking forward to serving as National Treasurer.
Secretary of Philanthropy
Cindy Miller - Alpha Omega Chapter of Brazil, Indiana
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dana Anderson - Gamma Pi Chapter of New Paris, Ohio
Dana has been an active member of Gamma Pi Chapter in New Paris, Ohio for 45 years. She has served her chapter as Pledge Supervisor, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Vice President and President. She has also served as Gamma Province Chairman (1989-1990, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021). Dana has also been Gamma Province Expansion and Growth Chairman (1991-1995). She served as Third Member, Board of Trustees 2024-2025. She is a Certified Professional Medical coder. Dana is a third generation Delt and proud of it. Her mother and two sisters are active members in Gamma Pi. She was married to Dave for 33 years until his passing in December, 2023. She has a son, Gerrit and daughter-in-law, Kinsey, and grandson Benjamin. Dana enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and attending her great nieces and nephews sporting events. She is very excited and looking forward to serving as Chairman of the National Board of Trustees.
Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Kathy Haralson - Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Seneca, Illinois
Kathy has been an active member of DTT, Zeta Upsilon in Seneca, IL since 2000. Within her chapter, she has held various offices, including Publicity Chairperson, Treasurer and currently President. Nationally, Kathy has served on the Legislation Committee, as National Secretary, two terms as National Treasurer, Third Member Board of Trustees and currently Secretary Board of Trustees. She is passionate about finding creative ways to raise funds and support others through Delta Theta Tau. Kathy also chaired the Beautification, Betterment & Tourism committee in Seneca from 2019 to 2021 and currently serves as the Micro Pantry Coordinator since its inception in 2018. Beyond her sorority involvement, Kathy has contributed to her community as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the Village of Seneca (2002-2005 & 2008-2020) and held a seat on the Village of Seneca Planning Commission. Professionally, after 13 years as the Office Manager at Riverside Chiropractic Center in Seneca, has happily retired in February of 2026. Kathy and her wife, Laura, have been together for 24 years and have four children: Samantha (Rob), Victoria, Nicholas (Shawna), and Daniel (Emily). Their five grandchildren, Justin, Eleanor, Lettie, Charlotte, and Chevelle, hold a special place in their hearts and keep them very busy. Kathy enjoys traveling, gardening, weightlifting, and volunteering. In 2021, she received the Small-Town Civic Volunteer Award as a National Honoree for her contributions to the Village of Seneca.
3rd Member of the Board of Trustees
Paula Neidlinger of the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Plymouth, Indiana
Paula Neidlinger has been a member of Delta Theta Tau for 40+ years and has remained active during this time. She has held numerous offices within her local chapter and chaired multiple chapter projects throughout the years as a member of Zeta Zeta, Plymouth, Indiana. Past National Offices included GRIT Editor, National Treasurer, National Secretary and National Secretary of Philanthropy. Regionally, she served as Province Chairman of Beta Province in 2018. Paula is a published author, with three books to her credit. . Paula is a retired elementary principal and middle school English, Television/Radio and Journalism teacher. She has been married for 40 years to Mike. They have two children, Alyson and Nicholas (Brenna) and two adorable grandchildren, Nora and Austin. Paula loves to travel, garden, cook, read, and actively plays tennis, pickleball, and golf.
Executive Secretary
Beth Wallis - Lambda Theta Chapter of Martinsville, Indiana
Beth Wallis is the current National Executive Secretary, Honorary Member. She is a member of Lambda Theta Chapter from Martinsville, IN where she has been a member for 39 years.
Outside of Delta Theta Tau, she is retired but now job shares as secretary at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and works for Golden Ticket Productions – sometimes backstage and sometimes in murder mysteries.
Beth’s favorite parts about Delta Theta Tau are the philanthropy and fellowship.
Editor of GRIT
Doris Sanders-Zeta Lambda Chapter of Shelbyville, Indiana
Doris Sanders is the current Editor of GRIT. She is a member of Zeta Lambda Chapter, Shelbyville, Indiana, where she has been an active member for 58 years, serving her chapter for all offices except Treasurer and chairman of all major philanthropic projects. She has retired from her Clinical Analyst, Information Technology position at Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus, Indiana. Her Retirement cake said, “Under new management: For more details, see her grandkids!” So true! Jamison-27, Heidi-22, Londyn and Larissa-16 are her favorite people to spend time with along with her husband Joe, son Jeff, and daughter Teresa. She enjoys being Editor of GRIT, photography, writing and traveling. Her favorite part about sorority is philanthropy and the fellowship with her Delt Sisters. She loves going to National and Province Conventions and working on projects with her chapter. She loves serving her chapter as Recording Secretary and thanks her Chapter for supporting her as Editor of GRIT.
Director of Expansion & Growth
Mary Jane "MJ" Litz
MJ is a proud member of the Lambda Sigma Chapter in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has held numerouschapter offices and leadership positions. She has been a member of three chapters during her 48 years. She served at the national level on both the National Council and the Board of Trustees. Her highest elected office was National President, a role she held from 2008 to 2009. She served on the national Philanthropic committee, serving as chairman her 3rd year. She also had the honor of being the co-author of The Emerald Years, Delta Theta Tau’s 100th history book. Delta Theta Tau is deeply rooted in MJ’s family, with her late-mother - Naomi Johnson, daughter, and granddaughter also holding membership. Professional, MJ has vast experience in a number of industries: restaurants, manufacturing and non-profits. Owning of a restaurant and manufacturing businesses over the past 30 years. Members seeking additional information regarding expansion and growth initiatives are encouraged to contact MJ via the email below.
Director of Public Relations
Michelle Westhues-Pi Delta Chapter of Moberly, Missouri
Michelle Westhues is the current Director of Public Relations, where she has served in this capacity since 2019. She is a third-generation member and is a Chapter President of the Pi Delta Chapter in Moberly, Missouri. She currently lives in Moberly with her husband Alex whom she married in 2022 and their five cats. Outside of Delta Theta Tau Full, she works full-time for Missouri Telehealth Network under Mizzou as the Program Promotions Coordinator. She is also on the 4th Street Theatre Board and owns a photography business. Her favorite aspects about Delta Theta Tau are the sisterhood and giving back to those in need. She loves photography, traveling the world and spending time with her family and friends.