2026 Wood Court of Honor

  As an undergraduate, Brother Sargent served as Number I of Beta Epsilon Chapter and has remained a dedicated supporter of the chapter and the Order throughout the years. He is a longtime supporter of the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation and a five-year member of the Crimson & Gold Society. His son, Andrew, is also a KA from Beta Epsilon and was a special initiate at the 2025 Convention. Professionally, Peter has enjoyed a distinguished career in financial services and currently leads Sargent Private Wealth Management. He has received numerous industry accolades, including recognition by Barron’s as a Top Advisor, Financial Times as a Top 400 Financial Advisor, and Forbes as a Best-in-State Wealth Advisor. He is Chairman Emeritus of Janney’s Financial Advisor Council and has served on several advisory boards at the University of Delaware. Peter resides in Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Amy, and their four children. He enjoys golf and spending time with his family. He was nominated by Ben Satcher Jr. and seconded by Steve Hastings.

A native of the Greater Philadelphia area, while an undergrad at Delaware, Brother Reese served as the Academic Chair and the Number III. Following graduation, he earned his MD from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He completed a residency in general surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center, followed by a fellowship in surgical critical care and acute care surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Hartford Hospital. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He currently works as a trauma surgeon at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Adam resides in the Philadelphia area with his wife and young son. He was nominated by his brother Chris Reese, and seconded by Kevin McGarry.

Following his graduation from Maryland, Brother Skipp attended law school and then commenced a distinguished 42 year career in the Office of the Maryland Public Defender, concluding his career by serving many years as the District Public Defender for Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Brother Skipp is active in his community serving as a longtime Director of the Peoples Bank of Kent County, as a member of the Rotary Club of Chestertown, and as a coach of multiple youth sports. In addition, Brother Skipp was a long-time supporter of the Beta Omega chapter where his son Rich was initiated, offering his properties in the Chestertown area for chapter and alumni use throughout the years. Currently residing in Arnold, Maryland, Brother Skipp was nominated by his son Rich, and seconded by Kevin McGarry.

As an undergrad, Bert served as both the Number VIII and Number I of Beta Omega Chapter. He was the recipient of a KA scholarship for academic excellence and a member of the Men’s Rugby Team. Since graduation, Bert has carved out a successful career in the employee benefits industry spending the past 15 years developing a deep expertise in serving large employers with a focus on self-funded plans. He holds a Life and Health Producer License and currently serves as Vice President Platform Benefits Client Service at Heller Kowitz Insurance Advisors. A newlywed, Bert currently resides in the Baltimore area with his wife Darby. He was nominated by Chris Reese and seconded by Eddie Raleigh.