Notable Zetes
For over 170 years, Zeta Psi has scaffolded our undergraduate brothers to be better leaders in their careers, communities, and in service to all humankind. We have been fortunate to have played a role in countless inspirational men’s lives throughout the years. Here is a list of some Zetes who have powerfully impacted the world.
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Messer, George T.
Achievements: 5th President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada.
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1969
Milliken, William
Achievements: 44th Governor of Michigan (January 22, 1969 – January 1, 1983), he is the longest serving Governor in Michigan's history. A member of the Army Air Corps, during World War II, he flew 50 combat missions as a waist-gunner on B-24 bombers and survived two crash landings. He received seven military honors, including the Purple Heart and Air Medal
Chapter: Eta
DOD: (March 26, 1922 – October 18, 2019)
Miner, Thomas E.
Achievements: Author, "North of Everything"
Chapter: Theta
Mitchell, Edward C.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1879–1880
Chapter: Sigma, 1855
DOD: 1836 - January 25, 1886
Mitchell, Matt
Achievements: 1977 NCAA Men's Tennis Singles Champion. All-American 1976, 1977, and 1978. Member of the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame.
Chapter: Mu, 1979
Mondavi, Jr., Peter
Achievements: Co-Proprietor, Charles Krug Wineries
Chapter: Mu
Mootz, Gary
Achievements: Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award (2015)
Chapter: Pi Sigma, 1963
Moss, Major Charles A.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1909–1910. A Major in the Canadian Infantry. Died from wounds suffered in battle at Regina French, France.
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1894
DOD: June 19, 1873 - October 24, 1916
Motley, Arthur “Red”
Achievements: Founder and Publisher, Parade Magazine. President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (1960–61). Inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame in 1985.
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1922
DOD: Aug. 22, 1900 - May 30, 1984
Motley, Arthur Harrison “Red”
Term: Phi Alpha from 1943-1945. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award (1958). Namesake of Zeta Psi’s Red Motley Leadership Fund. General Secretary of Zeta Psi (1923-1927)
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1922
DOD: Aug. 22, 1900 - May 30, 1984
Murray, Ian
Achievements: Co-Founder and CEO, Vineyard Vines
Chapter: Tau
Nicholson, J. Corey
Achievements: 12th President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada (2012-2018). James J. Carey Leadership Award (2012). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award (2018).
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1979
Nolan, Peter, J.
Achievements: Managing Partner, Leonard Green Partners
Chapter: Psi
Nunez, Andrew
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXIV from 2012-2014. Zeta Psi Executive Director (1995-1998). Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 2022.
Chapter: Iota Alpha, 1994
Nymeyer, Fred H. “Fritz”
Achievements: Zeta Psi Traveling Secretary (1911-1915). Zeta Psi General Secretary (1915-1918). April 8, 1939, the title changes to Executive Secretary and Brother Nymeyer returns to lead the Central Office (IHQ) for a second time, until 1943.
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, 1911
DOD: December 24, 1944
O’Brien, Andy
Achievements: Zeta Psi Fraternity Executive Director (2004- 2006)
Chapter: Phi Epsilon, 2002
DOD:
O’Malley, Shaun
Achievements: Former CEO, Price Waterhouse. 2000 Inductee into the Accounting Hall of Fame.
Chapter: Sigma, 1959
DOD: February 25, 2015
Odell, Clinton M.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1949-1950
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1901
DOD: March 24, 1878- June 4, 1958
Odom, Curtis, L
Achievements: Author of 5 books, including, "Things I Heard My Professor Say: Insights From My Favorite Business School Class"
Chapter: Pi Tau, 1998
Otis, William L.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1877–1879
Chapter: Pi and Xi, 1874
DOD: 1873 - December 28, 1881.
Padilla, Alejandro (Alex)
Achievements: United States Senator from California (2020-Present) California Secretary of State (2015-2020), California State Senator (2006-2014), chair of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications.
Chapter: Rho Alpha, 1994
Pakradooni, Peter B.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1974–1976 James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Award 2006 Distinguished Service Award 1976
Chapter: Sigma, 1961
DOD: 1939- February 4, 2015
Parker, James
Achievements: A Major General in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the Philippine–American War during 1899. In addition to the Medal of Honor, Major General Parker was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and three Silver Stars for his service and battlefield exploits.
Chapter: Delta, 1875
DOD: (February 20, 1854 – June 2, 1934)
Parr, Richard E. “Dick”
Achievements: One of three original trustees of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada (1974). 2nd President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada.
Chapter: Pi Epsilon, 1956
DOD: 1994
Pederson, Scott
Achievements: 2018 James McLaughlin Interfraternal Award Honoree.
Chapter: Psi, 1989
Pepper, George Wharton
Achievements: U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania from January 9, 1922 – March 4, 1927. Honorary degree from Lafayette College, 1922. Namesake of the George Wharton Pepper Prize at Lafayette College, awarded annually to the senior “who most nearly represents the Lafayette ideal.” A founding member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Nephew of past Phi Alpha (1892) Dr. William Pepper, Sigma, 1857.
Chapter: Sigma, A.B. 1887, LL.B. 1889, LL.D. (hon.) 1907
DOD: March 16, 1867 – May 24, 1961
Pepper, William P.
Term: Phi Alpha in 1892
Chapter: Sigma, 1857
DOD: August 21, 1843 - July 25, 1898
Pereira, Maximilian
Achievements: Author, "Second Sight"
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1996