Phil Hartke - President
Phil has experiences across campus ranging from founding Salukis for Suicide Prevention to Greek life. He is in his third year as a firefighter and has had prior involvement in USG as a previous President and Senator and Alpha Gamma Delta sorority as their Gam Man. Governmentally, Phil has also had experience working in Washington DC as a congressional intern and lobbying for causes such as the Transportation for Illinois Initiative and mental health. He is also the founder of our very own Old Row Salukis affiliate.
Adam Loker - Vice President
Once upon a time, Adam served Illinois as its FFA State President. Today, he is just as passionate about Ag as ever, holding positions on Ag Council, Collegiate Farm Bureau, and Alpha Gamma Rho . In his own words, he is passionate about two things: people and agriculture. These passions, combined with his experience, make him uniquely qualified to serve as your USG Vice President.
Allison Dilallo - VP of Finance
Allison is a Junior in the Dental Hygiene program, where she is the Class President of the Dental Hygiene Association. She is a volunteer at the Open Door Animal Sanctuary and works as an RA here on West Campus. These experiences, combined with her two years as the Dawg Pound's Chief Financial Officer, make her an excellent pick for the next USG VP of Finance.
Zuzanna Gaik - VP Student Affairs
You might recognize Ms. Gaik from her run on SIU Homecoming Court! She is also highly invested in SIU's campus, serving as Team Lead for New Student Programs and several different roles on the Dawg Pound executive board. Zuza also has multiple years of USG experience and works on the COLA Student Advisory Council. Her continuous efforts in student affairs make her a well-qualified candidate for this position!
King Haynes - Chief of Staff
When King got to campus, his immediate decision was to take on a heavy burden of classwork and extracurriculars early. As Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha and the current USG DEI Director, King took on a leading role with initiatives such as the MLK March and Alpha Week. Beyond this, King's time on the Saluki Entrepreneurship Corps has given him all the skills it takes to be an incredible Chief of Staff.
Caroline Smith - Executive Assistant
Caroline comes from an agricultural background, as she grew up on a family farm in Edgar County. She currently serves as Delta Zeta's Vice President of Membership, where she works to maintain the membership of one of SIU's largest sororities. Caroline also served as a recruitment officer of CPA- known as a Rho Chi- in 2024. Caroline's attention to detail and professional approach will make her a exceptional Executive Assistant.
Morgan Evans - Academic Director
Morgan's experience is largely with housing. She served as President of Mae Smith's Area Council, on the Residential Hall Housing Association, and as an RA in Wall and Grand. She is also the current Vice President of PSI CHI, the international psychology association. With all this under her belt, Morgan is downright overqualified to serve as our Academic Director.
DJ Lovejoy - DEI Director
DJ has devoted his time at SIU to making progress. He currently serves as the Black Affairs Council's Coordinator of Administrative Affairs. Historically, he has served as Vice President of the Black Men Coalition and held leadership roles in numerous other BAC RSOs. Mr. Lovejoy is the most qualified person on campus to hold the role of DEI Director.
Henry Smith - Health Director
Henry is a junior studying criminology here at SIU. He is an incredibly active member of the lifting community, putting his physical strengths to use on the rugby pitch and the weight room. Henry has also been a Dawg Days counselor for several years and served as Sigma Chi's New Member Educator. Henry's approach to wellness will be to maintain our ongoing mental health initiatives while also stressing the importance of our physical health. He will make an excellent Health Director!
