Erskine Oglesby Jr.Omega Psi Phi honors Phillips, Oglesby
The Kappa Iota chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. awarded outstanding citizen awards to Erskine Oglesby Jr. and Sylvia W. Phillips during its annual Achievement Week Awards ceremony at Tucker Baptist Church.
Oglesby was named the 2016 Omega Man of the Year for his exemplary service to the fraternity. He served as Basileus (head) of the chapter from 2013-2016, the Keeper of Records and Seal from 2010-2013 and is currently the Omega Psi Phi Fifth District treasurer for Kentucky and Tennessee.
He is a trustee on the city of Chattanooga’s Pension Board and is also on the boards of WTCI-TV, Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Downtown Kiwanis Club. He was honored during First Baptist Church’s 150th anniversary celebration with the Community Visionary Award.
He and his wife, Sheryl, have a son and a daughter with three grandsons. They are active members of Resurrected Baptist Church.