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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Boisvert, Tyler
Achievements: Zeta Psi Fraternity Executive Director (2020- present)
Chapter: Nu Sigma, 2010
Bradeen, Charles S.
Achievements: General Secretary of Zeta Psi (1927-1929)
Chapter: Lambda, 1926
Breeswine, Richard M.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Executive Director (2000-2004)
Chapter: Pi Sigma, 1987
Bruce, Louis R. “Louie”
Term: Phi Alpha from 1962-1964. The Circle of Zeta Psi Editor (1965-1969), Executive Secretary of Zeta Psi (January 1, 1966-1969). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1969.
Chapter: Gamma, 1930
DOD: May 20, 1989
Busteed, Robert T. “Bob”
Achievements: Zeta Psi Interim Executive Director (2000). Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award, 2007
Chapter: Omicron, 1960
Butcher, William L.
Achievements: General Secretary of Zeta Psi (1929-1936)
Chapter: Zeta, 1928
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
Desmond, Thomas J.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Education Director (1946-1947). Zeta Psi Executive Secretary (Fraternity and Foundation) (1947-November 1948)
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, 1929
Fentress, H. Duke
Achievements: Zeta Psi General Secretary (September 1962- December 1965)
Chapter: Beta, 1961
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
Hapgood, Ernest G.
Achievements: General Secretary of Zeta Psi (1936 - November 1936)
Chapter: Epsilon, 1931
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
Kennedy, Timothy R. “Tim”
Achievements: Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Executive Director (2005-2006)
Chapter: Eta, 1981
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
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
Motley, Arthur Harrison “Red”
Term: Phi Alpha from 1943-1945. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award (1958). Namesake of Zeta Psi’s Red Motley Leadership Fund. General Secretary of Zeta Psi (1923-1927)
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1922
DOD: Aug. 22, 1900 - May 30, 1984
Nunez, Andrew
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXIV from 2012-2014. Zeta Psi Executive Director (1995-1998). Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 2022.
Chapter: Iota Alpha, 1994
Nymeyer, Fred H. “Fritz”
Achievements: Zeta Psi Traveling Secretary (1911-1915). Zeta Psi General Secretary (1915-1918). April 8, 1939, the title changes to Executive Secretary and Brother Nymeyer returns to lead the Central Office (IHQ) for a second time, until 1943.
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, 1911
DOD: December 24, 1944
O’Brien, Andy
Achievements: Zeta Psi Fraternity Executive Director (2004- 2006)
Chapter: Phi Epsilon, 2002
DOD:
Plezia Decz, Gregory
Achievements: Zeta Psi Fraternity Executive Director (1998-2000)
Chapter: Xi , 1995
DOD: February 7, 2021
Russ, Harvey W.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Education Director (1951-1953) Zeta Psi General Secretary (Fall 1953-June 1955)
Chapter: Tau, 1951
Soltman, Walter E.
Achievements: Executive Director of the Zeta Psi Fraternity (1946-1947)
Chapter: Phi, 1918
Thoms, Jr., Frank R.
Achievements: General Secretary of Zeta Psi (November 1936 - Fall, 1938)
Chapter: Zeta, 1930
Underdahl, Melvin “Mel” R.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Assistant Director (1952). Zeta Psi Assistant Secretary (1953). Zeta Psi General Secretary (June 1955-September 1962)
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1952
DOD: February 16, 1924 - March 23, 1986
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