On September 29, 2025, current and former staff gathered to celebrate the retirement of Debbie Smith as she bid farewell to Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters. For thirty-four years, Debbie has been a cornerstone of Phi Delta Theta’s operations, bringing care to her work and the people around her.
Debbie joined the General Headquarters staff in 1991 as the chapter bookkeeper, and over the decades, she became an invaluable resource for chapters and members. As the accounts receivable specialist, she was the go-to person for everything from Bond Number errors and chapter accounting to processing credit card payments and ensuring GHQ points were accurately tracked through Phikeia and initiation reports, roster updates, and zero balances.
Beyond her professional contributions, Debbie has been cherished by her colleagues for her dedication to the mission of Phi Delta Theta. Her presence at General Headquarters will be deeply missed, but her legacy of service and care will carry on in the systems she helped maintain and the many people she supported throughout her tenure.
Phi Delta Theta is grateful for Debbie’s remarkable thirty-four years of service and wishes her the very best in her retirement.
