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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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 III, Howard
Achievements: Distinguished Service Award given November 1986 at a Banquet at Philadelphia's Union League Club.
Chapter: Sigma, 1923
Butcher, William L.
Achievements: General Secretary of Zeta Psi (1929-1936)
Chapter: Zeta, 1928
Butler, Lawrence E.
Achievements: Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council staff at the White House from 1997 to 1999. 3rd United States Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia from 2002 to 2005.
Chapter: Lamdba, 1953
Cain, Dean
Achievements: Actor, Producer. He is best known for playing the role of Clark Kent/Superman in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997). Cain was the Producer/Host of Ripley's Believe It or Not! (2001-2003).
Chapter: Omicron Epsilon
Cameron, Kenneth
Term: Phi Alpha from 1899–1900
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1887
DOD: August 1, 1863 - December 25, 1939.
Canavan, Kevin
Achievements: James J. Carey Leadership Award (2017)
Chapter: Tau, 1976
DOD: October 25, 2023
Cantalupo, James
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, McDonalds
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon
DOD: April 19, 2004
Carey, James J.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1995-1997. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2001. James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Service Award 1998. Namesake and Inaugural James J. Carey Leadership Award 2007
Chapter: Omega, 1960
Carey, James J.
Achievements: Former World Chairman [Chairman of the Board] of the Knights Templar, a 40 nation Humanitarian Order recognized for its humanitarian work by the United Nations.
Chapter: Omega, 1960
Carey, Rear Adm. James
Achievements: Served for 33 years as a U.S. Naval Officer, rising to the rank of Rear Admiral. Served 12 years as the elected Chairman of The Flag & General Officers' Network, the organization for U.S. Admirals and Generals of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Appointed National Chairman Emeritus for LIFE upon retirement in 2018.
Chapter: Omega
Carlborg, Herbert A.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha and Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Vice President (1959-1960). Zeta Psi Executive Secretary (January, 1970 - August 1972). Zeta Psi Director of Alumni Affairs (1972-1987). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award (1973)
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1922
DOD: October 15, 1989
Carney, Patrick M.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1991–1993. Distinguished Service Award 2006. Member of The Worthy.
Chapter: Phi Lambda, 1976
Carrow, Herbert P.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1918–1919
Chapter: Xi, 1902
DOD: 1880- May 11, 1944
Cass, Ronald Jay
Term: Phi Alpha #CXXXVIII from 2020-2022 Distinguished Service Award Honoree 2024
Chapter: Nu, 1984
Chamberlin, Prof. J. Edward, O.C.
Achievements: Author, "If This Is Your Land, Where Are Your Stories? Finding Common Ground" and other books. University Professor Emeritus, Department of English, Center for Comparative Literature. (University of Toronto). 1984 named a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation in English Literature. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Fellow of the Royal Societry of Canada.
Chapter: Sigma Epsilon, 1964
Chao, Mannuel
Achievements: Co-owner, Founder and Brewmaster of Georgetown Brewing, Seattle, WA. Keynote Speaker at the 2023 Zeta Psi International Convention.
Chapter: Phi Lambda, 1994
Chapin, Samuel, A.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 1956
Chapter: Iota, 1878
DOD: July 24, 1858 - May 13, 1959
Chatfield, Thomas I.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1911–1912
Chapter: Eta, 1893
DOD: October 4, 1871 – December 24, 1922
Ciancarelli, Paul F.
Achievements: Television Writer and Producer
Chapter: Gamma, 1993
Clouston, James Campbell
Achievements: Canadian Commander in the British Royal Navy, who acted as pier-master during the Dunkirk evacuation. While returning to Dunkirk, he died in the water after his motor launch was sunk by enemy aircraft. On 11 July 1940, Commander Clouston posthumously received a Mention in Despatches for his part in the Dunkirk operation. Clouston is mentioned by Charles Gray in the 1958 film Dunkirk, portrayed by the actor William Hope in the 2004 BBC series Dunkirk, and his actions inspired the character of "Commander Bolton" in Christopher Nolan's 2017 film, Dunkirk. Parks Canada installed a plaque in Montreal honouring him for his role in the evacuation at Dunkirk.
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1917
DOD: 31 August 1900 – 3 June 1940
Cobb, William T.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1905–1907. 46th Governor of Maine.
Chapter: Lambda, 1877
DOD: July 23, 1857 - July 24, 1937
Comstock, Timothy F.
Achievements: Author, "Reunion in Carmel"
Chapter: Iota
Comstock, William
Achievements: 33rd Governor - Michigan, Past Phi Alpha Zeta Psi Fraternity, The Comstock Award is named in honor of Bill Comstock
Chapter: Xi, 1899
DOD: July 2, 1877 – June 16, 1949