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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Walton, M. Lauck
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXIII from 2010-2012 James J. Carey Leadership 2013. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2016. Zeta Psi Executive Director (2016 -2020). Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Executive Director (2020- present).
Chapter: Pi, 1984
Wasserman, Adam
Achievements: Head of Enforcement, New York Stock Exchange.
Chapter: Alpha Nu, 1994
Watson, Mark
Achievements: While with the New York State Energy, Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Managed the Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Protection Program (2008-2016) Managed all projects related to acid deposition and mercury pollution. (2000-2008) Supervised the country's largest high-efficiency, low-emitting wood heat research program. Initiated a multi-million dollar climate change research program in New York State.
Chapter: Gamma, 1978
Wente, Eric
Achievements: Chairman, Wente Bros. Winery
Chapter: Mu
Wessler, Michael A.
Achievements: Author, "Oracle 11g For Dummies"
Chapter: Tau Gamma
Westcott, Clifford, H.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 1961
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, 1914
DOD: 4/16/1893 - 3/1983
Whitlinger, John
Achievements: Stanford Men's Tennis Coach (2005-2014), Associate head coach under fellow Zete Dick Gould (1987-2004). 1997 Awarded the inaugural ITA National Associate Coach of the Year. 1999 Inductee ITA Collegiate Hall of Fame. A member of Stanford's Athletic Hall of Fame, 2010 inductee of the USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame. 2006 Pac-10 Coach of the Year. 1974 Men's NCAA Tennis Champion, Singles and with Jim Delaney, Doubles. A two-time All-American (1974, '75).
Chapter: Mu, 1976
Wickwire, Arthur M.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1954-1955
Chapter: Zeta, 1920
DOD: October 5, 1897 - August 28, 1955
Wilson, Pete
Achievements: 36th Governor of California (1991-1999). US Senator - California (1983-1991). San Diego, CA Mayor (1971-1983)
Chapter: Eta
Witter, Dean G.
Achievements: Founder, Witter & Co. (now part of Morgan Stanley)
Chapter: Iota
Woldenberg, Will
Term: Phi Alpha #CXXXIX from 2022- 2023 Zeta Psi Educational Foundation President (2022- Present)
Chapter: Beta Tau, 2007
Wolf, Dick
Achievements: Creator and Executive Producer of "Law and Order" and "Chicago" Television Franchises. 2007, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7040 Hollywood Boulevard. 2013 Inductee into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
Chapter: Sigma
Woodbridge, John E.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1957-1958. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award, 1959.
Chapter: Psi Epsilon, 1924
DOD: December 27, 1991
Woodhull, George S.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1849–1850, 1851–1852
Chapter: Phi, 1848
DOD: July 25, 1829 - September 9, 1912
Yuengling, Richard
Achievements: Owner, Yuengling Brewery
Chapter: Tau, 1939
DOD: March 27, 1999
Zahnleuter, Richard J.
Achievements: General Counsel at the New York State Department of Health (2016-2020, Retired from State Service)
Chapter: Gamma, 1978
Zimmerman, Adam
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Noranda Forest
Chapter: Theta Xi
Zimmerman, Charles J.
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Connecticut Mutual Insurance Company; namesake of Dartmouth College's Zimmerman Fitness Center. Dartmouth trustee for twenty years, from 1952 to 1972, and chaired the board from 1970 to 1972. 1951 recipient of the John Newton Russell Memorial Award, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual in the life insurance and financial planning industry. Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate, Inducted 1969
Chapter: Psi Epsilon, 1923
DOD: February 24, 1994