District Director

Bro. Michael Raynard Mayberry

Brother Michael Raynard Mayberry was born in Athens, Alabama, to Frances and Edward Mayberry. He graduated from Athens High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. He also holds a Master's degree in Aeronautical Science in the specialty fields of Aviation/Aerospace Safety Systems and Aviation/Aerospace.

Brother Mayberry is a Retired U.S. Navy Combat Veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. He’s now employed with the Federal Government, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as an Aircraft Program Manager.

Brother Mayberry gives generously to his community of Huntsville, AL. He’s a member of Truelight Church of God in Christ, serves as the Southern Region Chief Sergeant at Arms, and is a member of the Sergeant at Arms Team for the General Organization.

Brother Mayberry is happily married to his wife Michelle and they are the proud parents of two lovely daughters: RayNiesha and Deja. The Mayberry family has resided in Huntsville, Alabama, for the past six years, and Brother Mayberry is currently a member of the Delta Theta Lambda Chapter.

Deputy District Director

Brother Kelvin T. Wallace, Sr.

Brother Kelvin Wallace hails from Opelika, Alabama, and graduated from Troy State University in 1996. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science and Psychology and was initiated into the Xi Beta Chapter at Troy in the spring of 1995 and became lifemember #8318 in 1996.

Brother Wallace has dedicated over 29 years of continuous service to the fraternity, working at the local, district, and regional levels of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. His fraternal resume includes two periods as an area director, which includes service in an
international chapter in Korea. Additionally, he had the honor of serving as College Chapter Advisor for both the Epsilon Zeta Chapter at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina and the Kappa Upsilon Chapter at Edward Waters University in Florida.

Beyond his contributions to the Alabama district, Brother Wallace currently serves as Retention and Reclamation Chairman for the Southern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In his professional life, Brother Wallace is the Director of Operations at an international logistics company. In this role, he oversees the daily operations of an inventory valued at over $100 million and manages a team of more than 300 employees.

Brother Wallace is married and is the proud father of two sons and two daughters and resides in the Birmingham area.

Assistant District Director

Bro. Da’Marcus Thomas

Bro. Da’Marcus Thomas is the son of a proud and supportive family and hails from Jackson, Mississippi. A driven scholar and campus leader, he is currently a Finance major at Alabama State University, where he entered with dual enrollment credits, demonstrating his academic readiness and commitment to excellence early on.

Since matriculating, Bro. Thomas has distinguished himself as a prominent student leader and servant of the campus community. He currently serves as the Student Government Association Executive Treasurer, where he works to promote financial transparency, accountability, and student-centered progress. Prior to this role, he served as a Senator-at-Large and began his leadership journey as a Freshman Intern, gaining valuable experience in governance and advocacy. Beyond SGA, he is actively involved as a Student Orientation Services Leader, Residential Assistant, and mentor within the ACES Summer Bridge Program, consistently investing in the development and success of his peers.

Bro. Thomas is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., initiated through the Beta Upsilon Chapter at Alabama State University. Through his fraternity, he remains committed to the principles of manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind, contributing through service, leadership, and chapter initiatives. He also holds membership in Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity and the Collegiate 100 of America, Inc., further reflecting his dedication to professional growth and community uplift. With a strong passion for leadership, governance, and institutional advancement, Bro. Thomas has played an active role in shaping student policy, including contributions toward constitutional revisions within SGA to improve structure, accountability, and student representation. His forward-thinking mindset and commitment to “Power to Prosperity” continue to guide his leadership approach. In his personal time, he enjoys engaging with campus life, mentoring students, and developing initiatives that empower others to succeed. 

Known for his professionalism, vision, and work ethic, Bro. Da’Marcus Thomas continues to position himself as a rising leader dedicated to service, impact, and excellence both on campus and beyond.

Executive Director

Brother Dr. Kenyatta N. Shamburger

Brother Dr. Kenyatta N. Shamburger is a distinguished administrator and scholar with a history of contributions to higher education.

Several significant leadership roles mark Brother Dr. Shamburger’s journey in higher educationadministration. His career journey has taken him to several Colleges and Universities. His influence also extends to POLIHIRE, an Executive Search Firm based in Washington, DC, where he
serves as a Senior Advisor.

A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science, with dual minors in Psychology and African American Studies, at Northeastern University (Boston, MA). He continued his studies, earning a master’s in Leadership and Administration from the Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, GA) and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Iowa State University.

A Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Brother Shamburger was initiated into the Eta Lambda Chapter (Atlanta, GA) in Spring 1997. Since his initiation, Brother Shamburger has served in various positional leadership roles within the Fraternity and across several regions. He has served as a college chapter advisor, chapter officer, area director, District Chief Pharaoh, and he has served two terms as the Southern Region Executive Director. In addition to serving as the Alabama District Executive Director, Brother Shamburger currently serves as the Director of Protocol and VIP Logistics for the General Organization and Special Assistant to the Past General Presidents. He also serves as a Special Assistant to the Southern Regional Vice President and Liaison to the Past Regional Vice Presidents. He is a past member of the Southern Region and General Organization Education Foundations and is also the author of what has now become adopted as the Fraternity’s National Chapter Advisor Training Program; a document that had its
origin in the Southern Region.

In addition to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Brother Shamburger holds memberships in the Golden Key International Honour Society, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society. He is also a fellow of the Higher Education Leadership Foundation’s Leadership (H.E.L.F.) Institute, and an inductee into the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College. Most recently, he was appointed as an Administrative Fellow for the Higher Education Leadership Foundation.

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