The Interfraternity Council elected a new president Monday night after Tim Stackhouse, the group’s former president, resigned earlier that day.

The IFC unanimously elected Keaton White as the group’s new leader, according to a release. White, a member of Beta Theta Pi, was the group’s executive vice president and has served on the IFC for two years.

Stackhouse said in the release that his decision to resign was “in the best interest of the IFC and the Greek community.”

“The IFC and myself share the same goals and objectives, however my personal views on how to achieve these goals differ from that of the presidents council,” he said in the statement

Stackhouse, a member of Sigma Nu, said he supports White’s election as the IFC and Greek chapters “continue to strive for excellence.”

“I know he is personally dedicated to our community and will guide the council to the completion of the IFC’s goals,” Stackhouse said.

Stackhouse did not respond to a request for additional comment.

The IFC is made up of a seven-member board and the chapter president of each of the 14 fraternities.

White said in an email that Stackhouse stepped down “on a positive note.”

“The entire Greek community expressed their deepest gratitude for his semester of dedicated service to GW,” White wrote. “On a personal note, Tim is a great friend and I have the utmost respect for him and his decision.”