Founding Father of Kappa Kappa Psi
Asher Hendrickson held the position of **National Treasurer** among the first National Officers, managing the fraternity's finances during its infancy. Later, he was re-elected as **National Treasurer** at the First National Convention in 1922.
Hendrickson was an Electrical Engineering major, bringing technical precision to his financial management. His analytical mind was well-suited for the responsibilities of treasurer.
Hendrickson played the **clarinet** — an instrument known for its clarity and articulation, qualities that would serve him well in financial transparency and record-keeping.
Hendrickson served on the **Degree Oaths Committee** alongside A. Frank Martin and William H. Coppedge, helping establish the solemn and meaningful pledges that initiates would take.
Hendrickson served as National Treasurer in two different capacities: - Among the first National Officers (1919) - Re-elected as National Treasurer (1922+) This shows the fraternity's continued confidence in his financial stewardship.
Like other engineering-minded founding fathers (Soule and Stevens), Hendrickson brought systematic thinking and precision to the fraternity's operations.
Coming from Boyton, Oklahoma, Hendrickson represented the small-town Oklahoma character of the fraternity's founding generation.
The fact that Hendrickson was elected to the treasurer position at the 1922 Convention shows he earned the respect and confidence of delegates from across the growing fraternity.
The fact that Hendrickson was elected to the treasurer position at the 1922 Convention shows he earned the respect and confidence of delegates from across the growing fraternity.
Key moments in the life of Asher
6 events across 1 era
George Asher Hendrickson was a steady financial steward during the fraternity's critical founding and early expansion period. While his name may not be as prominent in fraternity lore as Scroggs or Martin, his careful financial management was absolutely essential to KKPsi's survival and growth.
Hendrickson represents the unsung heroes of organization-building — those who manage the practical details that allow the grand vision to become reality. His work as treasurer ensured that the fraternity could pay for its publications, support its expansion, and maintain its operations.
The electrical engineer from Boyton, Oklahoma made his mark on KKPsi through the quiet work of financial stewardship and organizational detail.