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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Fox, Austen G.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1890–1891
Chapter: Rho, 1869
DOD: (September 7, 1849 – May 15, 1937)
Franklin, Ruford
Term: Phi Alpha from 1929–1930
Chapter: Alpha, 1886
DOD: January 10, 1865-June 19, 1945
Fregolle, Jr., Robert (Bob) L.
Achievements: 35 Years with Procter and Gamble, retiring as the Global Chief Sales Officer (2/2009 - 7/2014). Currently Co-owner of the Daytona Tortugas, the Cincinnati Reds Class A Minor League Professional Baseball Affiliate in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Chapter: Xi, 1979
Freiman, Michael J.
Term: Phi Alpha from 2000-2002. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2008. James J. Carey Leadership Award 2019. James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Award 2021.
Chapter: Phi Epsilon, 1978
Frost, John Crawford
Term: Phi Alpha from 1960-1961
Chapter: Xi, 1922
DOD: Approx. 1900 - July 16, 1986
Gajarsa, Arthur
Achievements: Retired Judge, US Court of Appeals
Chapter: Pi
Gateman, Richard N.
Term: Phi Alpha from 2002-2004. 7th President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada (1986). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2012.
Chapter: Chi Gamma, 1981
Gay, Herbert S.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1940-1941
Chapter: Zeta, 1902
DOD: Circa 1880 - January 29, 1943
Gebhardt, John S.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1982–1984 Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2002
Chapter: Phi, 1969
Gebhardt, Jr., Charles L.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1956-1957
Chapter: Phi, 1934
DOD: July 1, 1912 - February 3, 1979
Gibson, Duane “D.O.”
Achievements: Author, "Stay Driven", On July of 2003, D.O. set a Guinness World Record by freestyling for 8 hours and 45 minutes. Brother Gibson is also a motivational speaker
Chapter: Theta Xi, 2001
Gillan, Barth H.
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXV from 2014-2016. Member of The Worthy. Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 2022.
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1985
Glidden, Craig
Achievements: General Motors GM Executive VP and General Counsel (2015_ 2021), Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy, and General Counsel. (June 1, 2021-present). 4th Undergraduate Phi of the Beta Tau chapter. Former Senior VP, General Counsel and corporate secretary of Chevron Phillips Chemical. Former Executive VP and chief legal officer for LyondellBasell Industries, one of the world’s largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies.
Chapter: Beta Tau, 1980
Gordon, Lloyd Lamont ‘Monty’
Achievements: Founded Gordon Securities (later Gordon Capital). Founded the Canadian Olympic bobsleigh team, and competed in the Olympic games and the world championships. He was honored in 2017 by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton with the creation of the “L.L. Gordon Spirit Award,” given annually to the athlete who best embodies Lamont’s drive and commitment to the sport of bobsleigh.
Chapter: Theta Phi, 1955
DOD: July 26, 2019
Gould, Dick
Achievements: Stanford Tennis Coach (1966-2004); Won 17 NCAA Championship Men's Tennis Tournaments Named the ITA-Wilson "Coach of the Decade" both for the 1980s and the 1990s. The International Tennis Hall of Fame "Tennis Educational Merit Award" 1982. Zeta Psi Red Grange Sportsman of the Year, 2012
Chapter: Mu, 1959, Plus a Masters from Stanford, 1960
Gould, Harold P.
Achievements: While still an undergraduate, becomes the first Traveling Secretary, and runs the central office (IHQ) (1910), out of the Xi chapter house. Later that year, participates in the move to No. 6 Madison Ave, Chicago, IL.
Chapter: Xi, 1910
Grange, Harold “Red”
Achievements: "The Galloping Ghost"; He is a charter member of both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. Namesake of Zeta Psi's Red Grange Athlete of the Year A three-time consensus All-American who led his team to a national championship in 1923. In 1924, he became the first recipient of the Chicago Tribune Silver Football award as the Big Ten Conference's most valuable player. In 2008, he was named the best college football player of all time by ESPN, and in 2011, he was named the Greatest Big Ten Icon by the Big Ten Network.
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon
DOD: January 28, 1991
Grant, Jon K.
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Quaker Oats of Canada(1976-1993), Trustee of the World Wildlife Fund of Canada, Officer the Order of Canada (May 1, 2002). Chair of the Ontario Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (1990 to 19 92), Chair of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (2003 to 2005).
Chapter: Theta Phi
Grauer, Albert E. “Dal”
Achievements: Former CEO, British Columbia Electric (1946-?); Chancellor, University of British Columbia, Three term President of the Vancouver Symphony Society, Two term Chairman of the Vancouver General Hospital Board. In 1957, he was named Canadian Businessman of the Year and, in 1958, was awarded the Human Relations Award from the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews. Member of the Canadian lacrosse team that demonstrated in the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam.
Chapter: Sigma Epsilon
DOD: 1961
Gray IV, Arthur Powell “Pete”
Achievements: Marine Corp First Lieutenant., who entered UVA on an Honor Award Scholarship. Pete was well known for his heart and intensity as a three year starter for the UVA football and track teams. A member of the Raven Society and the prestigious Omicron Delta Kappa honors fraternity, He was elected student president of the College of Arts and Sciences and chairman of the university’s Honor Committee. He had received the Alumni Association’s Distinguish Student Award and the Atlantic Coast Conference Scholar-Athlete Award, and was a Rhodes Scholar nominee. After his death it was revealed that he had been a member of the university’s secret Seven Society. In 1970 the Gray Memorial Foundation was founded at UVA and later renamed to the Gray-Carrington Foundation with the death of a former classmate and close friend, who had excelled, as well, in academics and football at UVA. The Gray-Carrington Foundation is now one of the most prestigious scholarships at the University of Virginia and has the largest endowment of any scholarship at the university.
Chapter: Beta, 1968
DOD: 07/05/1946 - 07/19/1970
Greene, John F.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1902–1903
Chapter: Epsilon, 1891
DOD: April 13, 1868- February 7, 1933
Greene, Ronald G.
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Renaissance Energy Ltd.
Chapter: Chi Gamma
Gregg, Cecil D.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1920–1921
Chapter: Psi, 1890
DOD: September 20, 1869 - 1925
Greig, James Montgomery
Achievements: 2022 Red Grange Sportsman of the Year honoree. A member of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Football Team, was named as the 2021-2022 Defensive Player of the Year at UofT, and named by PRSVRE (a university sports media outlet) as UofT's top breakout player and most valuable player on the team.
Chapter: Theta Xi, 2023
Griffiths, Anthony F.
Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Mitel Corporation; Independent Director of Fairfax Holdings, Former Chairman, Russel Metals. Chairman and CEO of Canadian Cablesystems Limited of Toronto (1973-1979). Author, "Corporate Catalyst: A Chronicle of the (Mis)Management of Canadian Business from a Veteran Insider"
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1954
Grigg, Richard “Ricky”, PhD.
Achievements: Pioneer of Big Wave Surfing; Professor Emeritus of Oceanography at University of Hawaii, Author, Big Surf, Deep Dives and the Islands. Winner, 1966 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational, named as the best surfer in the world by Surfer Magazine in 1967 1965 Aquanaut aboard the NASA-sponsored Sealab II
Chapter: Mu, 1958
DOD: May 21, 2014
Grimes, Charles L.
Achievements: Won a gold medal with in eights with the American rowing team at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He also played football at Yale.
Chapter: Eta, 1957
DOD: July 9, 1935 – February 5, 2007
Halperin, Stephen M.
Achievements: The Circle of Zeta Psi Magazine Editor (1999-2004). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award (2010) Zeta Psi Awards Chairman (1996-2024) James J. Carey Leadership Award Honoree 2024
Chapter: Beta Tau, 1984
Hamilton, Bob “Bones”
Achievements: Running Back, Kick Returner and Captain of the 1935 Stanford Football Team. 1972 Inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame. In 1964 Bones owned the 3rd largest Buick dealership in the United States.
Chapter: Mu, 1936
DOD: September 8, 1912 – April 1, 1996