August & September Omega Spotlight: Brother Gary Brannen
Brother Gary Brannen is a highly dedicated leader with a diverse background in youth development and community service, exemplified by his role as Program Director for Lutheran Services, Inc.'s Palm Beach Group Homes, where he supports teenagers removed from state custody and celebrates their breakthroughs despite past trauma.
As a key member of the Omega Psi Phi Kappa Upsilon Chapter, he has successfully chaired the Scholarship Committee for two years, distributing up to $60,000 in funds, and has served as the proactive Reports Committee Chairperson, submitting a record-high number of reports across the district and state, including over 800 monthly Health Initiative Reports after accepting a challenge for greater recognition of the chapter's work.
Furthermore, he has been a consistent leader for the Omega Lamplighters Youth Mentoring Program for 13 years, leading diverse activities like historical college tours, community drives, and educational workshops, culminating in his recent nomination and vote to become the chapter's next Vice Basileus in November 2025.
October Omega Spotlight: Brother Garrett LaGrange
Brother Garrett LaGrange currently holds the office of Keeper of Records and Seal, maintaining the chapter's official documents and ensuring integrity. He achieved the distinguished status of National and State Life Member (LM) in 2025. Furthermore, Garrett acted as the chapter's key representative for Kappa Upsilon at district, state, and leadership conferences. His core responsibility is the meticulous, daily orchestration and recording of all chapter activities to ensure operational excellence.
November Omega Spotlight: Brother Daniel Wilkinson
As the creative force behind the YouTube channel, GlidingBear1911, Brother Daniel Wilkinson brings the values of Omega Psi Phi—Manhood, Scholarship, perseverance, and uplift—onto the open road. His YouTube channel serves not only as a hub for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts, but as a mentorship platform where he shares the lessons learned from his own engine builds, upgrades, and riding journey so others can avoid costly missteps. With the same commitment to community that has long defined Omega men in African American history, he uses his platform to elevate the motorcycle culture, empower new and seasoned riders alike, and foster a space where knowledge, safety, and brotherhood with the Omega Ryderz ride side by side.