Dr. J. Edward Wilkinson
Grand High Delta

Dr. J. Edward Wilkinson

Gamma-Chi Zeta, University of Arkansas
Ed Wilkinson is President and Director of Farmers Bank, a family-owned commercial bank established in Greenwood, Arkansas, in 1907, and Chief Executive Officer of Wilkinson Banking Corporation. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Arkansas, followed by a Doctor of Business Administration and a Master of Laws.

Ed has served his community and country through leadership in business, public service, and the military. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and later in support of the Global War on Terrorism. He also represented Arkansas in the state legislature for 16 years, including as Chair of the House Banking Committee and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Ed was appointed to the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation Board of Directors in 2023 and was elected to the Grand High Zeta as Grand High Delta in 2024, where he continues to serve.

Ed's connection to Lambda Chi Alpha spans generations. His father, Means Wilkinson, was a member of Theta Kappa Nu, which merged with Lambda Chi Alpha in 1939. In recognition of his family's legacy, the Chapter Room at Gamma-Chi Zeta was dedicated in his father's memory.

Board of Directors

The Lambda Chi Alpha Board of Directors (Grand High Zeta) is composed of dedicated leaders who guide the vision, uphold the values, and ensure the long-term success of our Brotherhood. United by service and accountability, they exemplify what it means to lead with purpose.
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David L. Burch
Nu Zeta, University of Georigia
With more than 53 years of experience in the financial services industry, David Burch founded Lighthouse Financial Advisors in 2006 after serving in leadership positions at companies like Mutual of New York, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Peachtree Planning Corporation. During David’s 34 years at these three companies, he spent most of his time recruiting, coaching and training Financial Advisors. These skills have been very important as David built his Team at Lighthouse Financial Advisors, LLC to serve our clients.

David graduated from the University of Georgia in 1973 with a Batchelor’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance, and a minor in Management. During his four years at the University of Georgia he spent much of his time in extra-curriculum area like: 1) Student Senator: where he served and eventually became Treasurer of the Student Senate in charge of allocating Student Activities monies to all eligible Student Groups. 2) Minister to Business & Finance: A Cabinet position on the Student Government Association where he served as a liaison to the Athletic Department and other parts of UGA 3) High Alpha of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity for 2 consecutive Terms 4) Member of the Gridiron Secret Society 5) Member of the Greek Horsemen Society 6) Member of Blue Key 7) Member of ODK National Leadership Honorary Society.

David and his wife, Terri, have two children, Mackey and Bennett. When David is not serving his clients, he enjoys spending time traveling with Terri, duck and quail hunting, red fishing, playing golf, and enjoying beautiful Coastal Georgia.
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