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.
Bowles, Erskine
Achievements: 19th White House Chief of Staff (1997-1998), under President Clinton. 18th Administrator of the Small Business Administration (1993-1994). President, University of North Carolina system (2005-2010)
Chapter: Upsilon
Bradeen, Charles S.
Achievements: General Secretary of Zeta Psi (1927-1929)
Chapter: Lambda, 1926
Bradner, Bert J.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1931-1932
Chapter: Xi, 1898
DOD: February 9, 1874 - September 7, 1950
Brady, Hugh P.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1948-1949. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 1960.
Chapter: Eta, 1914
DOD: February 19, 1891-April 13, 1982
Brain, David
Achievements: President, EPR Properties
Chapter: Beta Tau
Breeswine, Richard M.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Executive Director (2000-2004)
Chapter: Pi Sigma, 1987
Brewster, Jr., Kingman
Achievements: Former President, Yale University (1963-1977); US Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1977-1981)
Chapter: Eta, 1941
DOD: November 8, 1988
Bristol, Edmund J.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1895–1896
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1883
DOD: September. 4, 1861 - July 14, 1927
Brodie, John
Achievements: 1956 Consensus All-American, NFL Pro Bowl (1965, 1970), NFL MVP (1970), College Football Hall of Fame (1986). Senior PGA Tour (now the Champions Tour) Golfer, winner the 1990 Security Pacific Senior Classic, now known as the AT&T Champions Classic.
Chapter: Mu, 1956
Brown IV, George Garvin
Achievements: Chairman of the Board, Brown-Foreman (2007-), which owns brands including Jack Daniel's whiskey, Finlandia vodka and Herradura tequila.
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1991
Brown, Joe L.
Achievements: General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates from November 1, 1955, through the end of the 1976 season. Under his administration, the Pirates recovered from four consecutive last-place finishes in the National League to world championships in 1960 and 1971. The son of actor-comedian Joe E. Brown (Some Like It Hot).
Chapter: Sigma Zeta, 1941
DOD: (September 1, 1918 – August 15, 2010)
Brown, Peter M.
Achievements: Founder Canaccord Financial (now Canaccord Genuity), the largest independent investment dealer in Canada. Member Order of British Columbia. Member the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (2014), Business Laureates of B.C. Hall of Fame (2011), the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame (2010), and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2010).
Chapter: Sigma Epsilon, 1963
Brown, Scott
Achievements: Former US Senator - Massachusetts, US Ambassador to New Zealand
Chapter: Kappa
Bruce, Herbert A. “Sandy”
Achievements: 9th President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada (2003-2005).
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1973
Bruce, Louis R.
Achievements: Former US Commissioner of Indian Affairs (1969-1973); Served under several New York State Governors as Director of Indian Affairs. President of the Six Nations Indian Association.
Chapter: Gamma, 1930
DOD: May 20, 1989
Bruce, Louis R. “Louie”
Term: Phi Alpha from 1962-1964. The Circle of Zeta Psi Editor (1965-1969), Executive Secretary of Zeta Psi (January 1, 1966-1969). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1969.
Chapter: Gamma, 1930
DOD: May 20, 1989
Buck, William C. “Bill”
Achievements: Executive VP, TDH Holdings, Inc.; Part-Owner, Philadelphia Phillies. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award (1988)
Chapter: Tau, 1950
Budion, John J.
Achievements: Writer and Director of the film "Rockaway." Recognized by Zeta Psi as Zeta Psi "40 Under 40" for 2020.
Chapter: Phi, 2003
Bunker, Ellsworth
Achievements: Former US Ambassador (OAS, Argentina, Italy, India, Nepal, and South Vietnam) (1951-1973), one of two American's to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom Twice (1963 & 1967).
Chapter: Eta
DOD: September 27, 1984
Bunnell, Jr. , Col. George W.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1914–1915
Chapter: Iota, 1895
DOD: December 4, 1874 - August 14, 1958
Burns, Capt. Carl W.
Achievements: Author, "Centaurs in Vietnam"
Chapter: Delta
Busacca, David W.
Term: Phi Alpha from 2008-2010. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2013. Zeta Psi Educational Foundation President (2018-2020)
Chapter: Tau Delta, 1973
Bush, Prescott
Achievements: Former US Senator - Connecticut (1952-1963)
Chapter: Eta
DOD: October 8, 1972
Busteed, Robert T. “Bob”
Achievements: Zeta Psi Interim Executive Director (2000). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award, 2007
Chapter: Omicron, 1960
Butcher, William L.
Achievements: General Secretary of Zeta Psi (1929-1936)
Chapter: Zeta, 1928