Brother Christopher Polke is a native of Archer, Florida, a small town and community near Gainesville, Florida. Brother Polke currently serves as the Director of Internal Audit for the Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated from the University of Central Florida and Troy University, earning a Bachelor of Science in business administration, majoring in accounting and a Master’s in Public Administration degrees, respectively.
Brother Polke was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha on April 1, 2006, through the Delta Xi Lambda Chapter in Orlando, Florida. He is a Life Member of Alpha and currently serves as the Florida District Executive Director, Southern Region Associate Chief of Staff, and Delta Xi Lambda’s Nomination and Election Committee Chair. Brother Polke has been active in the House of Alpha both financially and in service for 18 years. He has served in various leadership roles over the years at the local, state, and regional levels, including Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Vice-President, Chapter President, Chapter Immediate Past President, and Florida District Treasurer, just to name a few. Quality results is what Brother Polke delivers and continues to provide in any service leadership capacity he occupies.
Outside of his vocation and the House of Alpha, Brother Polke is the President and CEO of CPM, Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) organization that serves individuals and families in need through scholarships, mentoring, personal development, and other resources. He also serves as the Director of Operations at his local church – River of Life Christian Center of Orlando, overseeing 300+ volunteers weekly. Brother Polke loves sports. In his spare time, he coaches youth football and basketball teams. Brother Polke has been married to his lovely wife Sherita for 15 years, and they have two amazing sons – Jordan and Joshua.
Why Am I Interested In Running For District Director?
Actively serving our illustrious fraternity – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated – for 18 years without any financial interruption has enabled me to experience brotherhood like never before. I have seen the positive impact, influence, and intellect our fraternity for nearly 118 years has delivered to communities, states, countries, and corporations across the globe, and I have observed opportunities for enhancement within our brotherhood as well. I am dedicated to Alpha’s mission, aims, and values. I understand our fraternity’s structure, functionality, and how it operates from the top down: the General Office, Region, District, and local chapter levels. I have served countless volunteer hours contributing to moving Alpha onward and upward toward the light.
With my leadership experience and knowledge, both professionally and fraternally, including the talents, gifts, energy, and tenacity God has blessed me with, I am confident I am the leader and positive change the Florida District needs at this junction to continue the upward trajectory in building a stronger brotherhood and community.
