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.
Woldenberg, Will
Term: Phi Alpha #CXXXIX from 2022- Present
Chapter: Beta Tau, 2007
Cass, Ronald Jay
Term: Phi Alpha #CXXXVIII from 2020-2022
Chapter: Nu, 1984
Bowers, D. Stuart
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXVII from 2018-2020 Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2019
Chapter: Phi Epsilon, 1981
Mann, Les
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXVI from 2016-2018. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2020
Chapter: Phi Lambda, 1973
Gillan, Barth H.
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXV from 2014-2016. Member of The Worthy. Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 2022.
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1985
Nunez, Andrew
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXIV from 2012-2014. Zeta Psi Executive Director (1995-1998). Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 2022.
Chapter: Iota Alpha, 1994
Walton, M. Lauck
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXIII from 2010-2012 James J. Carey Leadership 2013. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2016. Zeta Psi Executive Director (2016 -2020). Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Executive Director (2020- present).
Chapter: Pi, 1984
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
McElroy, Gregory E.
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXI from 2006-2008. James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Award 1986. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2011. Zeta Psi Executive Director ( August, 1972-1996). James J. Carey Leadership Award 2020. Henry Elliot Volunteer of the Year 2022.
Chapter: Phi, 1970
Hunter, M. David
Term: Phi Alpha from 2005-2006 Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2017. Zeta Psi Executive Director (2006-2016).
Chapter: Iota Alpha, 1980
Sims, David L.
Term: Phi Alpha from 2004-2005. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2009.
Chapter: Sigma, 1976
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
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
Hartwell, Stephen
Term: Phi Alpha from 1999-2000 Distinguished Service Award 2001 1968 Elected Vice President of Washington Mutual Investors Fund, becoming President in 1981. He later became Chairman of the Board of Directors, where he served until 2001, thereafter becoming Chairman Emeritus for life.
Chapter: Tau, 1936
DOD: December 14, 2011
McNeilllie III, George G.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1997-1999. 6th President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada (1985). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2004.
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1973
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
Donaldson, Douglas P.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1993-1995. Inaugural Henry Elliot Volunteer of the Year 2001. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2003. Namesake of the Douglas P. Donaldson Young Alumni of the Year Award. Member of The Worthy. James J. Carey Leadership Award 2009
Chapter: Theta, 1972
Carney, Patrick M.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1991–1993. Distinguished Service Award 2006. Member of The Worthy.
Chapter: Phi Lambda, 1976
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
Shuhany, Richard G.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1987–1989 Distinguished Service Award 2002
Chapter: Mu Theta, 1968
Rothberg, Jay L.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1985–1987. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1995 James J. Carey Leadership Award 2011
Chapter: Delta Chi, 1969
Smith, Richard W.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1984–1985 Distinguished Service Award 1987
Chapter: Omicron, 1933
DOD: August 12, 2004
Gebhardt, John S.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1982–1984 Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2002
Chapter: Phi, 1969
Rumsey, Ralph S.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1980–1982. James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Award 1992. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1996.
Chapter: Xi, 1965
Foulke, Jr., Roy A.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1978–1980 Distinguished Service Award 1973
Chapter: Lambda, 1950
DOD: 1927 - September 24, 1999
Dick, Edison W.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1976–1978. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1980.
Chapter: Eta, 1959
Pakradooni, Peter B.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1974–1976 James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Award 2006 Distinguished Service Award 1976
Chapter: Sigma, 1961
DOD: 1939- February 4, 2015
McLaughlin, James H.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1971–1974. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1974. Namesake and Inaugural James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Service Award 1982. One of three original trustees of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada (1974). Third President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada.
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1952
DOD: October 26, 1982
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
Elliot, Jr., Henry M.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1969–1970 Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1973 Awarded the Outstanding Volunteer of Zeta Psi's 3rd Half Century at the 1997 Convention Namesake of the Henry Elliot Volunteer of the Year Award
Chapter: Eta, 1945
DOD: February 17, 2000