Phi Kappa Tau at New Mexico State University
Join us on our mission to recharter Beta Zeta in Spring 2026
Phi Kappa Tau at New Mexico State University
Join us on our mission to recharter Beta Zeta in Spring 2026
About Phi Kappa Tau and the Beta Zeta Chapter
Our History
Phi Kappa Tau was founded in 1906 at Oxford University in Miami, OH. Expansion began almost immediately as young men were looking for something other than a traditional fraternity experience. The Beta Zeta Chapter was established at New Mexico State in 1948. Currently, there are over 90 chapters located at universities across the country.
Our Vision
To provide a full and rewarding college experience with emphasis on achieving a high grade point average, participating in and learn leadership and teamwork skills, providing opportunities to give back through community service and Philanthropy and to maintain lifelong friendships.
Our Creed
Phi Kappa Tau, by admitting me to membership, has conferred upon me a mark of distinction in which I take just pride. I believe in the spirit of brotherhood for which it stands. I shall strive to attain its ideals, and by so doing to bring to it honor and credit. I shall be loyal to my college and my chapter and shall keep strong my ties to them that I may ever retain the spirit of youth. I shall be a good and loyal citizen. I shall try always to discharge the obligation to others which arises from the fact that I am a fraternity man.
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Beta Zeta Who's Who
Dr. William (Bill) Soules
Dr. William (Bill) Soules
Dr. William (Bill) Soules
William “Bill” Soules, PhD is a Democratic member of the New Mexico State Senate representing District 37 since January 15, 2013.
Soules earned his BA and MA in psychology from New Mexico State University. He also earned his interdisciplinary PhD from NMSU with a degree that spans the fields of education and psychology. He taught in the L
William “Bill” Soules, PhD is a Democratic member of the New Mexico State Senate representing District 37 since January 15, 2013.
Soules earned his BA and MA in psychology from New Mexico State University. He also earned his interdisciplinary PhD from NMSU with a degree that spans the fields of education and psychology. He taught in the Las Cruces Public Schools for 16 years, and has served as President of the New Mexico School Board Association. Soules also served on the Las Cruces School Board for eight years. He has taught introductory psychology, developmental psychology, AP psychology, AP statistics, math, and graduate school administration courses. Senator Soules is a champion of the data-driven and cross-sector prevention of adverse childhood experiences to ensure all students have access to the services needed to be safe and succeed within schools. In his legislative role, he serves as an education commissioner for New Mexico at the Education Commission of the States.
Initiated in 1977.
Edward Lujan
Dr. William (Bill) Soules
Dr. William (Bill) Soules
Lujan is the former CEO of the Manuel Lujan Agencies, the largest privately owed insurance company in New Mexico.
He is a former chairman of the New Mexico Economic Development Commission, served on the board of directors of the Albuquerque Economic Development Corp., and was chairman of the state Republican Party from 1983 to 1987, amon
Lujan is the former CEO of the Manuel Lujan Agencies, the largest privately owed insurance company in New Mexico.
He is a former chairman of the New Mexico Economic Development Commission, served on the board of directors of the Albuquerque Economic Development Corp., and was chairman of the state Republican Party from 1983 to 1987, among other community leadership roles. Edward served on the Board of NDI for 12 years and is now an Emeritus Board Member. He was named “Treasure of New Mexico” in Philanthropy World magazine in 2004. Currently, Edward serves as Vice Chair of the Think New Mexico Board.
He has been involved with the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) for almost three decades, working for its creation by the state of New Mexico and serving as president of the Center’s board during its formation in 1995. He was instrumental in getting the NHCC built.
Dru Ruebush
Dr. William (Bill) Soules
Dru Ruebush
Since 2015, Dru has been the co-owner and executive chef at Radish & Rye restaurant located in Santa Fe. Voted the best restaurant by Edible Santa Fe magazine in 2016, Radish & Rye is just as known for their massive bourbon list and signature cocktails as their fresh farm-to-table menu items.
Initiated in 1992.
Roy King
Ron Solimon
Dru Ruebush
33 year career at Shell Global including leadership roles as Vice President EP Finance, Europe and North America; Vice President EP Business Development, Europe; and Vice President Planning and Finance for Global Unconventional Resources. Established the Roy King Scholarship Fund in 2017 for engineering and business students. 6 scholar
33 year career at Shell Global including leadership roles as Vice President EP Finance, Europe and North America; Vice President EP Business Development, Europe; and Vice President Planning and Finance for Global Unconventional Resources. Established the Roy King Scholarship Fund in 2017 for engineering and business students. 6 scholarships are awarded yearly. Over $48,000 in scholarship funds been awarded. Initiated in 1973.
Ron Solimon
Ron Solimon
Ron Solimon
Ron Solimon retired as Director of the Center for Lifelong Education (“CLE”) at the Institute of American Indian Arts (“IAIA”) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Prior to joining the President’s Cabinet at the Institute of American Indian Arts, he served as the Executive Director of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Inc., and President & CEO of I
Ron Solimon retired as Director of the Center for Lifelong Education (“CLE”) at the Institute of American Indian Arts (“IAIA”) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Prior to joining the President’s Cabinet at the Institute of American Indian Arts, he served as the Executive Director of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Inc., and President & CEO of Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc., and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Inc. Ron is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna. He also has paternal bloodlines at the Pueblo of Zuni. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from New Mexico State University, College of Business, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of New Mexico, School of Law. Ron’s service includes the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, Inc., Native American Professional Parent Resources, Inc., Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group, Inc., Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian Board of Trustees, Albuquerque Community Foundation, UNM Health Science Center, U.S Travel Association Board of Directors and the Tourism Association of New Mexico (now known as the “New Mexico Hospitality Association”). Ron was elected to the New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame in 2013.
Initiated in 1970.
Jim Manatt
Ron Solimon
Ron Solimon
James C. (Jim) Manatt, Jr. is CEO, Chairman and Founder of Thrust Energy, Inc. and Providence Technologies, Inc., Roswell, NM, developing the Mancos Shale unconventional exploration program. Providence Technologies, founded in 1994, is New Mexico’s only 3D seismic exploration services company. Through Providence he is the owner and co-inv
James C. (Jim) Manatt, Jr. is CEO, Chairman and Founder of Thrust Energy, Inc. and Providence Technologies, Inc., Roswell, NM, developing the Mancos Shale unconventional exploration program. Providence Technologies, founded in 1994, is New Mexico’s only 3D seismic exploration services company. Through Providence he is the owner and co-inventor of Directed Beam Seismic©, U.S. Patent 8,077,547. Prior to Thrust and Providence, he was President / COO, Permian Exploration Corp.
He is a Distinguished Alumnus and a Distinguished Military Graduate, Bachelor of Arts, New Mexico State University and was honored to return service to his Alma Mater as Chairman and Member of the NMSU Board of Regents, with fiduciary duty for some 3,000 employees, $2 billion in assets with an annual operating budget of more than $400 million.
Initiated in 1968.
Coronel Eric Olson, US Army, Retired
Coronel Eric Olson, US Army, Retired
Coronel Eric Olson, US Army, Retired
Initiated in 1989.
Jeff Meyers
Coronel Eric Olson, US Army, Retired
Coronel Eric Olson, US Army, Retired
President, Meyers Wealth Management in Kansas City, KS. Prior to his 30 year wealth management career, Jeff served in the US Navy as a commissioned officer, was a successful banker in Sante Fe and worked at IBM for 13 years.
Initiated in 1968.
Ken Shaw
Coronel Eric Olson, US Army, Retired
Karl Olson
Ken is a partner at Carr Riggs and Ingram CPAs and provides a wide range of tax services to individuals, small to medium-sized business owners, as well as estates and trusts. Specializing in tax preparation, tax planning, and consultation, his expertise extends to diverse industries such as healthcare, real estate, and agribusiness.
Ken
Ken is a partner at Carr Riggs and Ingram CPAs and provides a wide range of tax services to individuals, small to medium-sized business owners, as well as estates and trusts. Specializing in tax preparation, tax planning, and consultation, his expertise extends to diverse industries such as healthcare, real estate, and agribusiness.
Ken currently serves on the Board of Directors and was past president for the Mesilla Valley Hospice Foundation and the United Way of Southwest New Mexico.
Initiated in 1975.
Karl Olson
Reyes Martinez
Karl Olson
45 year career in golf maintenance at National Golf Links of America, UNM Golf Course, Paradise Valley CC, Tucson CC, NMSU Golf Course and Red Hawk Golf Club. He consulted on many PGA and LPGA golf tournament course setups. Initiated in 1972.
Reyes Martinez
Reyes Martinez
Reyes Martinez
Currently owns 6 Frontier Adjuster franchise locations in New Mexico, west Texas and northern Arizona offering a network of independent, multi-line claims adjusters that have been serving the property and casualty insurance industry since 2009. Frontier Adjusters works with insurance companies, TPAs and self-insured customers and handle
Currently owns 6 Frontier Adjuster franchise locations in New Mexico, west Texas and northern Arizona offering a network of independent, multi-line claims adjusters that have been serving the property and casualty insurance industry since 2009. Frontier Adjusters works with insurance companies, TPAs and self-insured customers and handles auto appraisals, property estimates, complex casualty claims and catastrophic events of all kinds. Initiated in 1993.
Gary Cataldo
Reyes Martinez
Reyes Martinez
Lieutenant Colonel United States Army, retired
Initiated in 1967.
Mark Salgado
Derek Atchley
Derek Atchley
Mark serves as the Sales and Distribution Manager at Masson Farms located in Las Cruces, NM. In 1985, Masson Farm’s began its New Mexico expansion with the purchase of a small greenhouse in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Two years later, a new facility was built twenty miles away in Radium Springs in order to utilize geothermal resources. The
Mark serves as the Sales and Distribution Manager at Masson Farms located in Las Cruces, NM. In 1985, Masson Farm’s began its New Mexico expansion with the purchase of a small greenhouse in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Two years later, a new facility was built twenty miles away in Radium Springs in order to utilize geothermal resources. The EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy recognize geothermal systems as the most environmentally friendly way to heat and cool. Masson Farms of New Mexico was one of the earliest greenhouses to adopt geothermal energy and is the second largest geothermal heated greenhouse in the United States.
Derek Atchley
Derek Atchley
Derek Atchley
Dr. Derek Atchley joined his Father Dr. Lyman Atchley in practice in 2005 as a Doctor of Chiropractic at Atchley Chiropractic started in 1967 – one of Albuquerque's most established chiropractic practices Throughout his career, Dr. Derek has helped patients to improve their health by combining the most state-of-the-art techniques in chir
Dr. Derek Atchley joined his Father Dr. Lyman Atchley in practice in 2005 as a Doctor of Chiropractic at Atchley Chiropractic started in 1967 – one of Albuquerque's most established chiropractic practices Throughout his career, Dr. Derek has helped patients to improve their health by combining the most state-of-the-art techniques in chiropractic with overall wellness strategies – and is dedicated to delivering health care that works to "make people healthier from the inside out."
A dynamic speaker and sought-after media personality, Dr. Derek is an advocate of people taking responsibility for their own health. Through an ongoing series of Health lectures at his office Dr. Derek shares his compelling knowledge about the difference between sick care and health care, the importance of pain and the negative effects of lifestyle stress.
Initiated in 1991.
Mike Cheney
Derek Atchley
Mike Cheney
Mike Cheney and his wife, Denni, are the owners of Win Place & Show Bar located in Ruidoso, NM. They are native New Mexicans and are proud to preserve the tradition and reputation of this Ruidoso landmark. Prior to Mike's entry into the bar business, he was a successful banker in Las Cruces and served on the NMSU Board of Regents.
Initiated in 1976.
David Small
Robert "Jaime" Ramirez
Mike Cheney
Dave Small is a twenty-one year veteran of the Hobbs, NM Fire Department, retiring in 2004 as a Battalion Chief in operations. He has worked on numerous committees and boards within the department and the community. Dave was an instructor for the department in many different areas. In 1998 he was recognized with several state awards for
Dave Small is a twenty-one year veteran of the Hobbs, NM Fire Department, retiring in 2004 as a Battalion Chief in operations. He has worked on numerous committees and boards within the department and the community. Dave was an instructor for the department in many different areas. In 1998 he was recognized with several state awards for innovation in EMS. Since his retirement he does extensive teaching/training of numerous courses & seminars on management, leadership, communications and safety through SHARP Communications and Consulting LLC, The RAD Group and GraphicSafety.
Through his SHARP presentations, Dave instills the importance of five principles that can change lives. You will learn the value of Serving others, the highest goal any of us could have. Today Honor is often forgotten, there is great value in Honoring others, holding them in high esteem. Our Attitude makes all the difference in what we can achieve and we must learn to take Responsibility for our own actions and thoughts. Finally Passion, the motivating force which drives us forward. Dave learned these values while serving as a career firefighter for over 21 years. He has seen life at its very best and at its very worst. With over 20 years experience speaking before students and others in the US and Canada, Dave knows how to reach his audience, to touch them deeply and inspire them greatly. Life is better when you Live SHARP!
Initiated in 1975.
Robert "Jaime" Ramirez
Robert "Jaime" Ramirez
Robert "Jaime" Ramirez
Jaime is an Associate Broker at Enchantment Realty which has served the Silver City NM area since 1980.
Initiated in 1992.
Beta Zeta's in the News
Edward Lujan
Edward Lujan was recognized for his pivotal role in the creation of the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC). Lujan’s work for the NHCC began in the mid-1990s, when he played a central role in advocating for its creation. He served as the president of the center’s board while it was being formed, tirelessly working to secure funding and community support. His efforts resulted in the NHCC, a place that celebrates Hispanic heritage through art, music, education and history. Initiated ???
Dru Ruebush
Edible New Mexico named Dru Ruebush 2022 Best Chef in Santa Fe!!!
https://www.ediblenm.com/2022-local-heroes/
The Sante Fe Reporter: Radish & Rye's Dru Ruebush might be the most interesting man in Santa Fe
https://sfreporter.com/food/notes-knives/
Initiated 1992
Reyes Martinez
Opening 5 Frontier Adjusters franchise locations in Colorado.
Mike Cheney, Owner of the Win. Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, NM
Chris Clark
Played key role in obtaining FDA approval for cancer drug.
FDA Approves First Cellular Therapy to Treat Patients with Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma | FDA
Jim Donald
Welcomes 2 great grandchildren into his clan
Bob Tobey
Tobey was chosen to represent one of the founding fathers during the Candlelight Ceremony at the National Convention held in Las Vegas July 9-11, 2023. He has been active with the National Fraternity over the years participating on several committees most notably the recruitment committee. Bob owned Success Trainers, a sales and management training company and conducted many recruitment seminars for chapters across the US. He is best know for producing bolo ties for the National Convention with proceeds going to our National Philanthropy, Serious Fun Children's Network (formerly Hole In The Wall Camps) founded by Brother Paul Newman, Ohio '43.