Executive Committee The Chair of the EC will be appointed to a 2-year term by a committee consisting of the TBΣ National President, TBΣ National VP of Colonization & Membership, TBΣ Trustee Chair and TBΣ Trustee Vice Chair. The appointment will come after National Convention. Each at large position will be a 4-year term, with staggered eligibility, so that 2 at large members will be elected every 2 years. Distance elections (utilizing online or mail ballots) will be held each fall. Each EC member must meet the following qualifications:
Current Executive Committee Chris Vanacore, Chair Chris has been involved in Tau Beta Sigma since her initiation into the Zeta Upsilon chapter at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1999. She served as the Northeast District Treasurer from 2001-2003 and is a life member of the sorority. Chris works full time in the relationship management department of a private equity finance firm based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. She remains involved in music as the Assistant Director for United Percussion, a WGI Independent World Class Indoor Drumline. Chris also works with various high schools in the Philadelphia Area during the marching band season. In addition to Tau Beta Sigma, Chris is a life member of Alpha Phi Omega and an alumni of Omicron Delta Kappa.
Tamara Henry, Vice Chair Tamara has been involved in Tau Beta Sigma since her initiation in Spring 1992 at University of Maryland (Beta Eta). She transfered to Morgan State (Epsilon Omega) in January 1994. Tamara held the office of NE District Treasurer (1995-1996) and NE District Vice President (1996-1997). She became a life member in Spring 1996. Tamara has a BS in Business Education, a MS in Secondary Education w/ Technology Empasis, an Education Administration & Supervision certification and presently work as an IT Technician at a Performing Arts Middle School. She has taught tap dance throughout the DC Metropolitan Area, danced in a tap company for 8 years, judges dance & drill competitions and has started her own adult and youth performance ensembles. Tamara is the Artistic Director and Owner of Body Rhythms Center for the Arts in Landover, Maryland.
Sue Carr Sue Robash Carr is a Life Member of the Delta Delta Chapter at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She has served as the District Counselor of the Northeast (District IX originally!). In 1985 Sue was the recipient of the Wava Banes Award, which she treasures to this day. Most recently having served on the Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees 1989-1997, 1999-2007 as the Alumni Liaison to the National Alumni Association. Sue lives in Quincy, Massachusetts with her husband Rich and their son Michael who shares her love of music.
Janet Tenpas Janet Tenpas has been involved with Tau Beta Sigma since her initiation into the Eta Omega chapter at California State University, Fresno in December 2005. She served Eta Omega as their service director from 2006-2009 and was the Western District Secretary/Treasurer for the 2008-2009 term. She is now a Life member of the sorority. Janet graduated from California State University, Fresno in 2008 with her B.A. in Music Education. She is currently finishing the teaching credential program in music at CSU, Fresno. Janet lives in Fresno with her husband Ben, who is a music teacher with Fresno Unified School District and a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, and their two cats The Fiend and The Freak
Stephanie Salazar Stephanie Salazar is a high school English teacher at Premont High School in Premont, Texas. She is also involved as colorguard instructor for the high school marching band, yearbook advisor, senior class sponsor, and head of the English/Communications department. She lives in Kingsville, Texas where she is currently finishing her Master's degree in Educational Administration. She enjoys reading, writing, movies, music, spending time with her favorite person in the whole world, Michael Valdez.
Megan Burke Megan Burke became a member of the Delta Delta Chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Spring of 2003 and is currently a life member. While active, Megan served in multiple positions including Vice President of Service, Corresponding Secretary, Parliamentarian, and both chapter and Northeast District webmaster. Megan holds a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master’s of Arts in Arts Administration from the Florida State University. She currently works for the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs as a Grant Program Manager. Megan lives in Tallahassee, FL with her uncharacteristically cute dog, Fenway.
Chris Gordon, Board of Trustee representative Chris Mullen Gordon became a member of the Psi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Arkansas in the fall of 1993. While active, she held the offices of Recording Secretary and President, as well as Vice President for the Southwest District. Chris served as piccolo drill captain and section leader for the Razorback Marching Band and played in the University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. She was also a member of the music department’s flute studio. Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas, and a Master’s in Child and Family Studies from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. She works as a freelance writer and business consultant, specializing in people performance and business processes. She also moonlights as a private flute instructor for middle and high school students, and works with graduating seniors to connect them with Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma at their selected colleges and universities. Chris served Tau Beta Sigma for seven years as the counselor for the Southwest District, from 2002-2009. She was extended Honorary Membership to the Southwest District chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in 2004. Chris is excited to continue serving the sorority as a member of the Board of Trustees. She currently resides in Austin, TX with her husband (who is also named Chris).
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