Notable Zetes
For over 170 years, Zeta Psi has scaffolded our undergraduate brothers to be better leaders in their careers, their communities, and in service to all humankind. We have been fortunate to have played role in the lives of countless inspirational men throughout the years. Here is a list of some Zetes who have powerfully impacted the world.
Abraham Lott
Term: Phi Alpha from 1859–1860
Chapter: Phi, 1849
Abraham Van Horn
Term: Phi Alpha from 1874–1875
Chapter: Delta, 1870
Adam Zimmerman
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Noranda Forest
Chapter: Theta Xi
Alan Rice
Achievements: Greco-Roman Wrestling All-American, Olympian and Olympic Coach Distinguished Service Award 1999 Red Grange Award 2013
Chapter: Alpha Beta
Albert B. Carleton
Term: Phi Alpha in 1874
Chapter: Phi, 1872
Albert E. Grauer
Achievements: Former CEO, British Columbia Electric; Chancellor, University of British Columbia
Chapter: Sigma Epsilon
Albert H. Gallatin
Term: Phi Alpha from 1881–1882
Chapter: Phi, 1859
Albert R. Dowden
Achievements: Former President and CEO, Volvo North America
Chapter: Rho
Alejandro (Alex) Padilla
Achievements: California Secretary of State (2015-Present), California State Senator (2006-2014), chair of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications.
Chapter: Rho Alpha, 1994
Alexander Lowenstein
Achievements: Alexander Lowenstein was among the 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. He was one of the 35 Syracuse University students traveling home after a semester abroad. Alexander was an English major, but hoped to pursue a degree in clinical psychology so he could work in a psychiatric clinic after he graduated. Alexander's mother, Suse Lowenstein, is a sculptor who created "Dark Elegy," a memorial art work which is dedicated with deep love to all victims of terrorism.
Chapter: Gamma, 1989
DOD: December 21, 1988
Alfred D. Kirkland
Term: Phi Alpha from 1970–1971 Distinguished Service Award 1971
Chapter: Mu , 1952
Allan Wachowich
Achievements: Former Chief Justice, Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta
Chapter: Mu Theta
Amasa A. Redfield
Term: Phi Alpha from 1863–1864
Chapter: Phi, 1860
Andrew Junker, Ph.D.
Achievements: Founder Brain Actuated Technologies Inc. (BAT). Project Brainfingers Transforms brain and body electrical potentials from the forehead into hands-free computer controls which can be customized to each individual's needs. Brainfingers can give a voice to people who are non-verbal or who have limited expressive language, and may be appropriate for individuals with severe and multiple disabilities.
Chapter: Theta, 1965
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Term: Phi Alpha from 1880–1881
Chapter: Delta, 1863
Andrew M. Ferns
Achievements: Author, "Disappear: Into Shadow"
Chapter: Alpha Mu
Andrew Nunez
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXIV from 2012-2014
Chapter: Iota Alpha, 1994
Anthony F. Griffiths
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Mitel Corporation; Independent Director of Fairfax Holdings, Russel Metals Author, "Corporate Catalyst: A Chronicle of the (Mis)Management of Canadian Business from a Veteran Insider"
Chapter: Alpha Psi
Ara Hovnanian
Achievements: Chairman and CEO, Hovnavian Enterprises
Chapter: Sigma
Arden Haynes
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Imperial Oil Ltd.; Chancellor, York University
Chapter: Pi Epsilon
Arthur “Red” Motley
Achievements: Founder and Publisher, Parade Magazine
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1922
Arthur Gajarsa
Achievements: Retired Judge, US Court of Appeals
Chapter: Pi
Arthur Harrison “Red” Motley
Term: Phi Alpha from 1943-1945 Distinguished Service Award 1958 Namesake of Zeta Psi’s Red Motley Leadership Fund
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1922
Arthur M. Wickwire
Term: Phi Alpha from 1954-1955
Chapter: Zeta, 1920
Arthur Powell “Pete” Gray IV
Achievements: Marine Corp First Lieutenant., who entered UVA on an Honor Award Scholarship. Pete was well known for his heart and intensity as a three year starter for the UVA football and track teams. A member of the Raven Society and the prestigious Omicron Delta Kappa honors fraternity, He was elected student president of the College of Arts and Sciences and chairman of the university’s Honor Committee. He had received the Alumni Association’s Distinguish Student Award and the Atlantic Coast Conference Scholar-Athlete Award, and was a Rhodes Scholar nominee. After his death it was revealed that he had been a member of the university’s secret Seven Society. In 1970 the Gray Memorial Foundation was founded at UVA and later renamed to the Gray-Carrington Foundation with the death of a former classmate and close friend, who had excelled, as well, in academics and football at UVA. The Gray-Carrington Foundation is now one of the most prestigious scholarships at the University of Virginia and has the largest endowment of any scholarship at the university.
Chapter: Beta, 1968
DOD: 07/05/1946 - 07/19/1970
Asa J. Barber
Term: Phi Alpha from 1955-1956
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, 1928
Augustus Van Wyck
Term: Phi Alpha from 1882–1883
Chapter: Upsilon, 1864
Austin G. Fox
Term: Phi Alpha from 1890–1891
Chapter: Rho, 1869
Barth H. Gillan
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXV from 2014-2016 Member of The Worthy
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1985
Ben Barokas
Achievements: Serial entrepreneur and angel Investor. Founder, AdMeld, which was sold to Google for a reported $400 million. Founder and CEO of Sourcepoint, the first content compensation platform.
Chapter: Alpha Pi, 1996