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.
Benjamin M. Spock, MD
Achievements: Author, One of the most famous names in America in pediatric health, wrote "The Common Sense Book on Baby and Child Care"; and other child care books. Gold medalist, as a member of the American eight-man crew at the 1924 Paris Olympics, whose time of 6 minutes and 33 seconds was almost 16 seconds faster than the second-placed Canadian crew.
Chapter: Eta
DOD: March 15, 1998
Bert J. Bradner
Term: Phi Alpha from 1931-1933
Chapter: Xi, 1898
Billy Matthews
Achievements: NBC Sports & Olympics (1987-present), director and producer.
Chapter: Delta, 1988
Bob Boone
Achievements: All-Star MLB Player; Vice President of Player Development, Washington Nationals 7 time MLB Gold Glove Winner as a catcher (1978-1989) AL Manager of the Year, 1995
Chapter: Mu
Brian Dickson
Achievements: Retired Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Canada
Chapter: Pi Epsilon
Brian Roberts
Achievements: Chairman and CEO, Comcast
Chapter: Sigma
Brian Sullivan
Achievements: Anchor, CNBC
Chapter: Alpha Pi
Calvin Trillin
Achievements: Recipient, Thurber Award for American Humor, Journalist
Chapter: Eta
Campbell P. Howard
Term: Phi Alpha from 1926–1927
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1897
Capt. Carl W. Burns
Achievements: Author, "Centaurs in Vietnam"
Chapter: Delta
Casimir Joseph “Caz” Banaszek
Achievements: 11 season NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers as an offensive lineman. He was an Assistant Offensive Line Coach for the 49ers in 1981, when the team won Super Bowl XVI.
Chapter: Omega, 1967
DOD: December 4, 2019
Cecil D. Gregg
Term: Phi Alpha from 1920–1921
Chapter: Psi, 1890
Charles A. Moss
Term: Phi Alpha from 1909–1910
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1894
Charles A. Sumner
Term: Phi Alpha from 1886–1887
Chapter: Zeta, 1854
Charles B. Everson
Term: Phi Alpha from 1888–1889
Chapter: Psi, 1878
Charles E. Phelps
Term: Phi Alpha from 1865–1866
Chapter: Omicron, 1853
Charles H. Darling
Term: Phi Alpha from 1904–1905
Chapter: Kappa, 1884
Charles H. Ketcham
Term: Phi Alpha from 1924–1925
Chapter: Alpha, 1896
Charles H. Skillman
Term: Phi Alpha from 1855–1856
Chapter: Delta, 1851
Charles J. Zimmerman
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
Charles L. Gebhardt, Jr.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1956-1957
Chapter: Phi, 1934
Charles Turner
Term: Phi Alpha from 1856–1857
Chapter: Epsilon, 1855
Charles W. Stratton
Term: Phi Alpha from 1927–1928
Chapter: Xi, 1893
Chester A. Lydecker
Term: Phi Alpha from 1942-1943
Chapter: Alpha, 1914
Chris Renaud
Achievements: Hollywood Director and Animator. Director of "Despicable Me" and "The Secret Life of Pets." Two time Oscar Nominee (2007 & 2014). Winner, 2007 Annie Award for "No Time for Nuts."
Chapter: Gamma, 1989
Christopher G. Ruel
Achievements: Author, "Oracle 11g for Dummies"
Chapter: Theta
Clarence H. DeLong
Term: Phi Alpha from 1964-1966 Distinguished Service Award 1966
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, 1920
Clinton Odell
Term: Phi Alpha from 1949-1950
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1901
Conrad Harrington
Achievements: Chancellor, McGill University, 1976 to 1983. 1986 Member Order of Canada
Chapter: Alpha Psi
DOD: May 12, 2000
Darren Arthur Reed A/K/A Dizzy Reed
Achievements: American musician and occasional actor. He is best known as the keyboardist for the rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he has played, toured, and recorded since 1990.
Chapter: Psi, 2006