Mississippi / Louisiana Region


The Mississippi/Louisiana Region of Phi Theta Kappa serves over 50 chapters throughout the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. The Mississippi/Louisiana Region is an award-winning region receiving recognition in service, fellowship, career readiness, membership recruitment, and diversity.
Leadership

Dr. Ryan Ruckel
Regional Coordinator
Pearl River Community College
Beta Tau Gamma Chapter

Dr. Terri Ruckel
Associate Regional Coordinator
Pearl River Community College
Beta Tau Gamma Chapter

Roman Moran
Regional President
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Omicron Alpha Chapter

Seth Garrett
Regional Vice President
Meridian Community College
Nu Upsilon Chapter

Caleb Bowers
Regional Secretary
Itawamba Community College
Beta Tau Sigma Chapter

Wesley May
Regional Reporter
Itawamba Community College
Upsilon Sigma Chapter

Andrew Kilpatrick
Regional Historian
Hinds Community College
Gamma Lambda Chapter

Olivia Collum
Regional Officer
Pearl River Community College
Beta Tau Gamma Chapter

Donovan Bounds
Regional CTE Representative
Pearl River Community College
Iota Mu Chapter

Cimmion Ross
Regional Northern Representative
Coahoma Community College
Alpha Omicron Pi Chapter

Eli Boyer
Regional Central Representative
Hinds Community College
Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter

Lillian Bains
Regional Officer
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Pi Epsilon Chapter

Chase Lawson
Regional Louisiana Representative
Delgado Community College
Omega Nu Chapter

Devan Fendlason
Louisiana at Large Representative
Delgado Community College
Omega Nu Chapter
Events
Mississippi/Louisiana Regional Honors Institute
June 25-27, 2025
Natchez Grand Hotel
111 Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Registration
Registration $100 by June 13, 2025
Refund of full amount through June 13, 2025
Hotel Information
Natchez Grand Hotel
111 Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
601-446-9994
866-488-0898
Discount Code: PTK
Hotel Deadline: May 24, 2025
Single/Double $125.00; Triple $135; Quad $145
Sponsorship Opportunities
Be a sponsor for the Mississippi/Louisiana Honors Institute for $100. Includes a table for the college fair and an advertisement in the conference program. Deadline to register is June 13. No Refunds.