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GLR History

Past Regional Directors

The leaders who have guided the Great Lakes Region throughout its history — a tradition of brotherhood, scholarship, and service spanning nearly a century.

Bro. Steven Foster, 34th Regional Director

Current Regional Director

Bro. Steven Foster

34th Regional Director · 2026–Present · Michigan

Regional Leadership

From the first District Vice-President of the Northern District in 1927 to the 34th Regional Director today, these leaders have shaped the Great Lakes Region and carried forward the ideals of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

  1. 34

    Bro. Steven Foster

    Current

    2026–Present

    MI

  2. 33

    Bro. Dr. Willie C.H. Garrett

    2025–2026

    OH

  3. 32

    Bro. Charles L. Jones

    2021–2025

    IL

  4. 31

    Bro. David A. Turner

    2018–2021

    IL

  5. 30

    Bro. Daryl A. Parks

    2014–2018

    IL

  6. 29

    Bro. Arnold M. Black

    2010–2014

    IL

  7. 28

    Bro. Lezell J. Lowe

    2008–2010

    KY

  8. 27

    Bro. Ralph Eichelberger

    2006–2008

    IL

  9. 26

    Bro. James D. Stephens

    2002–2006

    MI

  10. 25

    Hon. Bro. Winston K. O’Neal

    1998–2002

    MI

  11. 24

    Bro. Arnald Beckwith

    1996–1998

    IN

  12. 23

    Hon. Bro. Charles H. Talbert

    1992–1996

    IL

  13. 22

    Bro. Curtis Clingman

    1989–1992

    OH

  14. 21

    Hon. Bro. Dr. Carter D. Womack

    1983–1989

    OH

  15. 20

    Bro. Ellis Clifton, Jr.

    1982–1983

    OH

  16. 19

    Hon. Bro. Dr. Shirl E. Gilbert

    1980–1982

    IL

  17. 18

    Hon. Bro. Clarence D. Johnson

    61 chapters chartered during his tenure — the largest growth in Region history. DSS #21 · DSC #126.

    1977–1980

    IL

  18. 17

    Hon. Bro. Chester W. Riley

    Namesake of the Chester W. Riley Distinguished Service Society.

    1974–1977

    IL

  19. 16

    Bro. Frank W. Brown

    1971–1974

    OH

  20. 15

    Bro. Charles W. Pecke

    1968–1971

    MI

  21. 14

    Hon. Bro. Maj. Ephraim E. Person

    1967–1968

    IL

  22. 13

    Bro. Herman L. Catchings

    1963–1967

    MI

  23. 12

    Hon. Bro. Andrew J. Childress

    1960–1963

    IL

  24. 11

    Hon. Bro. Maurice A. Moore

    1956–1960

    IL

  25. 10

    Bro. Dr. J. M. Dasher

    First Great Lakes Regional Director.

    1954–1956

    OH

  26. 9

    Hon. Bro. James A. Grant

    1950–1954

    MI

  27. 8

    Bro. Charles P. Wilson

    1949–1950

    OH

  28. 7

    Bro. John H. Tardiff

    1948–1949

  29. 6

    Bro. Alexander M. Dean

    First Regional Director of the Northern Region.

    1946–1948

    MI

  30. 5

    Hon. Bro. Dr. A. T. R. Weathers

    1940–1946

    IL

  31. 4

    Bro. A. Leon Bailey

    1936–1940

    NY

  32. 3

    Hon. Bro. Hugh Fisher Lewis

    1935–1936

    IL

  33. 2

    Hon. Bro. George F. Robinson, Sr., Esq.

    1930–1935

    KY

  34. 1

    Hon. Clarence L. Roberts

    First District Vice-President of the Northern District.

    1927–1930

    OH

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