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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Johnson, William A.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1862–1863

Chapter: Kappa, 1860

DOD: June 23, 1839 - March 13, 1864

Joost, Stephen

Achievements: Founding Partner and Board Member of Firehouse Subs, Former President of Jacksonville (FL) City Council

Chapter: Beta Tau, 1984

Junker, Ph.D., Andrew

Achievements: Founder Brain Actuated Technologies Inc. (BAT). Project Brainfingers Transforms brain and body electrical potentials from the forehead into hands-free computer controls which can be customized to each individual's needs. Brainfingers can give a voice to people who are non-verbal or who have limited expressive language, and may be appropriate for individuals with severe and multiple disabilities.

Chapter: Theta, 1965

Kaehler, Robert J. “Bob”

Achievements: Men's Olympic Rower at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Games. He is the most successful U.S. male heavyweight rower at the world championships level with his four world titles, including a three-straight streak (1997–1999). For his wins and contributions to the sport of U.S. rowing, Kaehler was inducted into the Rowing Hall of Fame in March 2012

Chapter: Delta, 1986

Kalthoff, F. Robert

Achievements: Author, the Blog "F. Robert’s World"

Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, 1953

DOD: January 21, 2012

Keese, Francis S.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1897–1898

Chapter: Delta, 1862

DOD: 1831-1907

Kennedy, Timothy R. “Tim”

Achievements: Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Executive Director (2005-2006)

Chapter: Eta, 1981

Ketcham, Charles H.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1924–1925

Chapter: Alpha, 1896

DOD: Born 1875

Dr Alfred Kinsey

Kinsey, Dr. Alfred

Achievements: Founder, Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction. Author, Sexual Behavior in the Human Male (1948) and Sexual Behavior in the Human Female (1953), and co-author of Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America (1943) (original draft written in 1920).

Chapter: Lambda

DOD: June 23, 1894 - August 25, 1956

Kinsey, J. Ingham

Term: Phi Alpha from 1935-1936

Chapter: Tau, 1902

DOD: 1882 - September 1936

Fred Kirby

Kirby, Fred M.

Achievements: Former Chairman and CEO, Allegheny Corp. 1998 Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award honoree. 1986 recipient of the International Swimming Hall of Fame's Gold Medallion.

Chapter: Tau, 1942

DOD: February 8, 2011

Kirby, Jefferson

Achievements: Chairman, Allegheny Corp.

Chapter: Tau, 1984

Dillard Kirby

Kirby, S. Dillard

Achievements: President, Kirby Foundation

Chapter: Tau, 1981

Kirkland, Alfred D.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1970–1971, Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1971. 1952 Stanford Football team captain, a Defensive Tackle, he was the glue of the “How Boys,” Stanford’s unlikely participant in the 1952 Rose Bowl game.

Chapter: Mu , 1952

DOD: July 27, 1930-August 30, 2012

Kirkpatrick, Andrew

Term: Phi Alpha from 1880–1881

Chapter: Delta/Theta (Union College) 1863

DOD: October 8, 1844 – May 3, 1904

William Knowland

Knowland, William

Achievements: US Senator - California (August 26, 1945 – January 3, 1959)

Chapter: Iota

DOD: (June 26, 1908 – February 23, 1974)

Lafleur, Henri G.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1951-1952

Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1929

Lambert, Jonathan L.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1866–1867

Chapter: Xi, 1865

DOD: September 25, 1905

Lancey, PFC Robert Douglas

Achievements: A member of the 653rd Engineer Topographic Battalion, Company “A,” 10th Engineer District, where he received instruction for surveying, cartography, and printing. The 653rd eventually produced and delivered a staggering 9,948,000 maps and related navigation sheets including target maps for the 14th Air Force, the Royal Air Force, XX Bomber Command and the Eastern Air Command.

Chapter: Gamma, 1942

DOD: January 28, 1944

Landreth, Symington P.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1961-1962. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1964.

Chapter: Sigma, 1929

DOD: 1908 - May 14, 1973

Lawton, Francis

Term: Phi Alpha from 1891–1892

Chapter: Epsilon, 1869

Stephen Leacock

Leacock, Stephen

Achievements: Political Writer and Humorist; namesake of The Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal of Humour 1937 Winner of the Lorne Pierce Medal. Which is awarded every two years by the Royal Society of Canada to recognize achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit in imaginative or critical literature written in either English or French.

Chapter: Theta Xi

DOD: 30 December 1869 – 28 March 1944

Lee, John S.

Achievements: 14th President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada (2020- 2023)

Chapter: Alpha Theta, 2007

Levin, Neil D.

Achievements: NY State Superintendent of Banks 1995, NY State Superintendent of Insurance 1997, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 2001

Chapter: Tau, 1976

DOD: September 16, 1954-September 11, 2001

Lewis, Jr. , Kelly R.

Achievements: Former Pennsylvania State Legislator and Author of , "Rheingold: Born Fatima"

Chapter: Pi Kappa, 1986

Littell, Daren R.

Achievements: James J. Carey Leadership Award (2008)

Chapter: Phi Lambda, 2006

Photo of Jim Ljunglin.

Ljunglin, James J.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1989–1991. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1993. James J. Carey Leadership Award 2010. Member of The Worthy. Henry Elliot Volunteer of the Year Award 2013

Chapter: Pi, 1957

Lott, Abraham

Term: Phi Alpha from 1859–1860

Chapter: Phi, 1849

DOD: 1889

Lowenstein, Alexander

Achievements: Alexander Lowenstein was among the 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. He was one of the 35 Syracuse University students traveling home after a semester abroad. Alexander was an English major, but hoped to pursue a degree in clinical psychology so he could work in a psychiatric clinic after he graduated. Alexander's mother, Suse Lowenstein, is a sculptor who created "Dark Elegy," a memorial art work which is dedicated with deep love to all victims of terrorism.

Chapter: Gamma, 1989

DOD: December 21, 1988

Lydecker, Chester A.

Term: Phi Alpha from 1942-1943. Zeta Psi General Secretary (1919-1923).

Chapter: Alpha, 1914

DOD: July 29, 1889 - January 9, 1974