Henry L. Stimson, Beta 1888 (Yale University) – Henry L. Stimson was a prominent American statesman who served in high-ranking government roles across five presidential administrations. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Stimson served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1906 to 1909. During this period, he prosecuted several historic antitrust cases. Stimson held a variety of high-ranking government positions throughout his career, including Secretary of War, Governor-General of the Philippines, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War. Stimson played a key role in shaping U.S. foreign and military policy during the first half of the 20th century.

Robert A. Lovett, Beta 1915 (Yale University) – Robert Lovett was an American statesman and defense leader who played a key role in shaping foreign policy during and after World War II. Lovett’s political career began in 1940 when he was appointed special assistant for air affairs to Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson (another notable Psi Upsilon alumni.) Some months later in April 1941, he was named assistant secretary of war for air. Lovett was awarded the Army’s Distinguished Service Deal in 1945. In awarding Lovett the medal, President Harry Truman wrote, “He has truly been the eyes, ears and hands of the Secretary of War in respect to the growth of that enormous American airpower which has astonished the world and played such a large part in bringing the war to a speedy and successful conclusion.” Lovett briefly left the political sphere after the conclusion of World War II, but he returned a little over a year later to serve as undersecretary of state. During this period, he worked with Senator Arthur Vandenberg to help draft the Vandenberg resolution, which led to the establishment of NATO. He later served as Deputy Secretary of Defense in 1950 and as Secretary of Defense immediately afterward in 1951.

John Paul Stevens, Omega 1941 (University of Chicago) – John Paul Stevens is the senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Chicago in 1941; while in college, Stevens also became a member of the Omega chapter of Psi Upsilon. Brother Stevens was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, and is the oldest member of the Court.

Thomas d’Aquino, Zeta Zeta 1962 (University of British Columbia) – Acknowledged as one of Canada’s most influential thinkers and strategists, Mr. d’Aquino has chalked up four decades of achievement in shaping fiscal, taxation, international trade, energy and environmental policies. Canadian historian, Jack Granatstein, lists Mr. d’Aquino as one of the one hundred most influential Canadians of the twentieth century, Canadian author Peter Newman describes Mr. d’Aquino as “the most powerful influence on public policy formation in Canadian history”. Thomas d’Aquino is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, lawyer, corporate director, author and educator. He is Chairman of Thomas d’Aquino Capital, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Intercounsel Ltd., a private venture development and strategic consulting company. He was the Founding CEO of today’s Business Council of Canada (formerly the Canadian Council of Chief Executives which he led from 1981 to 2009). He remains associated with the Business Council as a Distinguished Lifetime Member. He also serves as a Special Advisor to the Business Council of Alberta.

Tommy Vietor, Iota 2002 (Kenyon College) – Thomas Frederick Vietor IV is an American political commentator and media entrepreneur. He served as a spokesman for President Barack Obama and the United States National Security Council from 2011 to 2012, representing the administration on foreign policy issues. He then went on to co-found Crooked Media with his fellow former Obama staffers Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett. He co-hosts the podcasts Pod Save America and Pod Save the World. Vietor served as a spokesperson for Barack Obama throughout multiple stages of his political career. He began as deputy press secretary for Obama’s Illinois Senate campaign in 2004, continued as deputy press secretary for Senator Obama in 2005, and advanced to press secretary in 2006. During Obama’s 2007–2008 presidential campaign, Vietor held the role of Iowa Press Secretary. Following Obama’s election victory, he became the Assistant White House Press Secretary (January 2009–January 2011). He later served as National Security Spokesman and Special Assistant to the President from January 2011 until March 2013.

Stefanos Kasselakis, Tau 2009 (University of Pennsylvania) – Stefanos Kasselakis is a Greek businessman, politician, and current president of the Greek political party “Movement for Democracy.” Born in Marousi, Greece, Kasselakis pursued higher education in the United States at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a B.S. in Finance from the Wharton School of Business and a B.A. in International Relations from the College of Arts & Sciences. During his time in the U.S., he volunteered for Joe Biden’s 2008 presidential primary campaign and later worked at Goldman Sachs and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). In 2014, he left Goldman Sachs to begin a master’s degree in business administration at MIT. Beyond politics, Kasselakis launched several business ventures, including the online platform “CVFromGreece” and the shipping company “SwiftBulk.” His political career reached a milestone in September 2023, when he became leader of Syriza, Greece’s main opposition party, making him the first openly gay leader of a major Greek political party. He stepped down in September 2024 and soon after founded the Movement for Democracy in November 2024, assuming its presidency.

Alfred “Doc” Morton, Omicron 1919 (University of Illinois) – Alfred Morton was a prominent executive in the media industry during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He is celebrated for his significant contributions to international radio and commerce, and he was honored as a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor.Morton earned his engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1919 following his service in World War I, and he later pursued graduate studies at Columbia University. His career began at the General Electric Company as an assistant, where he played a role in founding the Radio Corporation of America (RCA). Morton was eventually appointed European manager of the company and relocated to RCA’s Paris headquarters. From there, he oversaw the first broadcasts from continental Europe to the United States. In recognition of his efforts to strengthen radio and commercial ties between France and the U.S., the French government made him a chevalier of the Legion of Honor.After leaving RCA, Morton held senior positions at NBC and later ABC. Between 1952 and 1953, he served as the sixth Director of Voice of America, the U.S. State Department’s international broadcasting service. Morton was also Psi Upsilon’s first administrative director, appointed in 1963.

William Roy DeWitt Wallace, Delta Delta 1931 (Williams College) – DeWitt Wallace was an American magazine publisher and philanthropist. He co-founded Reader’s Digest, one of the most widely circulated magazines in the world, with his wife Lila Bell Wallace in 1922. This magazine condensed articles from other publications into accessible summaries, appealing to a broad audience and providing readers with digestible information on many different subjects. Under Wallace’s leadership, Reader’s Digest grew into a global phenomenon, with editions in dozens of languages and circulation reaching millions.  The great financial success of the Reader’s Digest allowed DeWitt Wallace and his wife to support many philanthropic causes including the restoration of Claude Monet’s house and grounds at Giverny, France, and the preservation of temples at Abu Simbel in Egypt. The Wallaces also founded several philanthropic foundations, all of which have merged into what is now The Wallace Foundation. DeWitt Wallace was awarded the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement in 1966, and President Richard Nixon awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1972. He was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 1980.

W. Thomas Beebe, Mu 1937 (University of Minnesota) – Beebe served as president, chairman, and chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines, guiding the company through a decade of significant expansion and profitability at a time when many competitors struggled to survive. He earned a business degree from the University of Minnesota before beginning his career as a trainee with the General Electric Company in 1938. In 1947, he joined Chicago & Southern Airlines as director of personnel and labor relations, becoming a vice president in 1951. Following the airline’s merger with Delta Air Lines in 1953, Beebe was appointed personnel director of the combined company. He advanced to vice president in 1954 and was elected to the board of directors in 1955. Beebe continued to rise within Delta, becoming senior vice president for administration in 1967, president in 1970, and chairman in 1971. In 1980, he stepped back from management responsibilities, adhering to the retirement rule he had established requiring top executives to step down at age 65. He officially retired as chairman in 1983, though he remained on the board of directors until his death.

Thomas J. Watson, Jr., Sigma 1937 (Brown University) – Thomas John Watson Jr. was an American businessman, diplomat, Army Air Forces pilot, and philanthropist. After earning a business degree from Brown University in 1937 and spending a brief period working as a salesman for his father’s company, International Business Machines Corporation, Watson served as a pilot in the Army Air Forces during World War II and became a lieutenant colonel. He returned to IBM at the beginning of 1946 and quickly climbed the corporate ladder. He became Executive Vice-president in 1949 and took his father’s place as president from 1952 to 1971. Watson’s achievements weren’t limited to IBM, however. Watson held prominent roles in civic and international affairs. He was the 11th national president of the Boy Scouts of America from 1964 to 1968, a member of the World Scout Committee from 1965 to 1971, and the 16th U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1979 to 1981. Throughout his life, Watson received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. He was described by Fortune as “the greatest capitalist in history” and recognized by Time magazine as one of “100 most influential people of the 20th century.”

Samuel D. Higginbottom, Lambda 1943 (Columbia University) – Samuel L. Higginbottom was an American aerospace executive who held leadership roles across major aviation and engineering organizations. He served as president of Eastern Air Lines, chairman, president, and CEO of Rolls-Royce North America, and as chairman of the board of trustees at Columbia University. After earning a B.S. in civil engineering from Columbia University, Higginbottom joined the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Following his military service, he began his career with Trans World Airlines, rising to senior vice president of engineering and maintenance in 1964. He later joined Eastern Airlines, serving as president, CEO, and board member from 1970 to 1973. Higginbottom remained active in business and education even after retirement. He served as a director of HEICO, Rolls-Royce Holdings, British Aerospace, and the First National Bank of Miami, and as vice chairman of the board of trustees at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Robert Bush, Rho ’50 (University of Wisconsin) – Bush attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where in 1950 he earned a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career at Schreiber Foods as a mechanic, where he designed and built several important pieces of equipment. He holds 17 patents, including one for developing the technology to produce individually wrapped slices of processed cheese. Bush held many executive positions during his time at Schreiber Foods including President, CEO, Chair of the Board and Chair Emeritus. He was active in the firm for 65 years before retiring from Schreiber’s Board of Directors in 2015 He served on the boards of many organizations including United Way of Green Bay, Green Bay Water Commission, Bellin Memorial Hospital, Junior Achievement of Brown County, Green Bay Symphony, Brown County Library, Greater Green Bay YMCA, the Green Bay Packer Board of Directors, and several boards at the University of Wisconsin. Bush’s contributions were recognized with numerous honors. He was inducted into the UW–Green Bay Hall of Fame, received honorary degrees from UW–Madison, St. Norbert College, and UW–Green Bay, and was awarded the Laureate Award by the National Cheese Institute, acknowledging his significant impact on the growth and development of the cheese industry.

John B. Fery, Theta Theta ’53 (University of Washington) – John B. Fery was the former chairman of Boise Cascade Corporation. He was also a founding member and former chairman of the Idaho Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening communities across the state of Idaho. Fery attended University of Washington in 1948, where he became both Freshman and Sophomore Class President. After serving overseas with the Navy during the Korean War, earning an MBA from Stanford University, and briefly working at the paper company Western Kraft, Fery began his career at the newly formed Boise Cascade Corporation in 1957. He became President and Chief Executive Officer in 1972 and Chairman of the Board in 1978. He served as Chairman for 23 years until he retired in 1995. Fery also served on the Board of Directors for Boeing, Hewlett-Packard, U.S. Bank, Albertson’s and Union Pacific Railroad. Fery’s business acumen and philanthropic efforts won him many awards throughout his career; he was a member of the Business Council (a prestigious national organization of CEOs,) he received honorary doctorate degrees from Gonzaga University and the University of Idaho, and he was given the esteemed Stanford University Graduate School of Business Arbuckle Award in 1980.

James C. Morgan, Chi ’60 (Cornell University) – James C. Morgan is the former Chairman and CEO of Applied Materials Inc. Morgan was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 1996 “for his vision and leadership in the development of the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry. Through his work with Applied Materials, he has successfully positioned the United States as the global leader in this industry.” In 1996-1997, he served on the Commission on U.S.-Pacific Trade and Investment Policy, which advised President Clinton and Congress on steps to take to improve trade with Asia-Pacific region. In 2004, Morgan was the first recipient of the Tech Museum of Innovation’s Global Humanitarian Award. This award was later named the “James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award” in his honor.

P. Anthony Ridder, Phi ’62 (University of Michigan) – Mr. Ridder is the former Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors Chairman of the newspaper publisher Knight Ridder, Inc. He also served on the Board of Directors of The McClatchy Company, the second-largest newspaper company in the United States, from July 2006 to May 2008. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Knight Ridder from March 1995 to June 2006, served as company President from October 1989 to June 2006, and was President of the Newspaper Division from January 1986 to March 1995. Ridder was also on the board of the Associated Press and was chairman of the Newspaper Association of America. A 1962 University of Michigan graduate, Mr. Ridder holds a BA degree in Economics.

John Edward Cleghorn, Epsilon Phi ’62 (McGill) – former Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Bank of Canada. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Canadian Pacific Railway.

T. Gary Rogers, Epsilon ’63 (University of California, Berkeley) – Thomas Gary “T. Gary” Rogers was an American entrepreneur and business leader best known for transforming Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream into one of the world’s largest ice cream companies. He also served as a director of Levi Strauss & Co. and as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Rogers studied at the University of California, Berkeley, before earning his MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School. In 1977, he and his business partner Rick Cronk purchased Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream for one million dollars. Over the next three decades, Rogers expanded the company from a small regional brand into a global powerhouse. He served as CEO, manager, and principal shareholder for nearly 30 years until Nestlé acquired Dreyer’s in 2006 for $3.2 billion. Rogers was also an Eagle Scout and received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America.

William F. “Rick” Cronk, Epsilon ’65 (University of California, Berkeley) – Rick Cronk is an American businessman best recognized as co-owner and president of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream. He also served as national president of the Boy Scouts of America and chaired the World Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Cronk earned his degree in political science from the University of California. In 1977, he and business partner Gary Rogers purchased Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream for one million dollars. Over the following three decades, the pair transformed the company from a modest regional brand into a global industry leader.

Joel W. Johnson, Psi ’65 (Hamilton College) – Joel W. Johnson is the former CEO of Hormel Foods and held many directorships throughout his career. Prior to his time at Hormel Foods, Johnson worked at General Foods corporation for 31 years. Part of this period was spent on military leave when he served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1969. Johnson was made a Captain and awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He served for another two years afterward. Johnson joined Hormel Foods in 1991 as an Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. He held many positions during his time at Hormel, including President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board. Johnson is also a former chairman of the American Meat Institute Executive Committee and Board of Directors, the Carlson School of Management, the University of Minnesota Board of Overseers, the Grocery Manufacturers of America Board of Directors, and many others. He is a graduate of Hamilton College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, 1965 and of Harvard University, MBA, 1967.

David A.B. Brown, Epsilon Phi ’66 (McGill University) – David A. B. Brown is the President and cofounder of The Windsor Group, a consulting firm, and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Layne Christensen Company, the nation’s leading provider of water well drilling, repair and maintenance, mineral exploration, and environmental drilling services. From 2014 to 2015, he also held the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Layne Christensen. Brown earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a master’s degree in accounting from McGill University, followed by an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School. Over the course of his career, he has served on the boards of numerous energy and mining companies, including Mission Resources, Inc., Petrohawk Energy Corp., NS Group Inc., Pride International, and Layne Christensen Company.

Psi Upsilon’s David A.B. Brown, ΕΦ ’66 Distinguished Alumnus Award is named after him.

Jeffrey H. Coors, Chi ’67 (Cornell University) – Jeffrey H. Coors is the President of ACX Technologies. He began his career with the Adolph Coors Company, where he spent 25 years in a variety of leadership roles, including serving as both president and board member. In 1992, he became co-president of ACX Technologies, an industrial products manufacturing company spun off from Adolph Coors, which was later renamed Graphic Packaging Incorporated in 2020. Jeff Coors currently serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Denver Museum of Natural History, the Adolph Coors Foundation, the Colorado Leadership Forum, the Free Congress Foundation, and the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry. He is also a trustee of Hillsdale College.

In 2024, Jeff Coors and his brother Pete received the Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. Together, the brothers have overseen more than $308 million in grants, supporting initiatives that promote youth development, entrepreneurship, and expanded economic opportunity.

Richard Hayne, Eta ’69 (Lehigh University) – Richard Hayne is an American entrepreneur and retail executive best known as the co‑founder and CEO of Urban Outfitters, Inc. After graduating from Lehigh University with a degree in anthropology, Hayne co-founded Urban Outfitters, Inc. with former wife, Judy Wicks. Hayne has served as chairman and president of the company since 1976. In 2012, he became CEO. As of March 2019, Hayne ranked #1818 on Forbe’s Billionaires 2019 list.

Peter H. Coors, Chi ’69 (Cornell University) – Pete Coors is the Director of Molson Coors Brewing Company, where he has worked since 1971, holding numerous leadership roles including Chairman and CEO. He also previously served as Chairman of MillerCoors. Coors is currently President and Chairman of the Adolph Coors Foundation and sits on the boards of the American Enterprise Institute and the Denver Art Museum Foundation. He is additionally a member of the Western Stock Show Association Board, where he chairs the Honoring the Legacy Capital Campaign.

In 2024, Pete Coors and his brother Jeff received the Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. Together, the brothers have overseen more than $308 million in grants, supporting initiatives that promote youth development, entrepreneurship, and expanded economic opportunity.

Alan Lafley, Psi ’69 (Hamilton College) – Alan Lafley is the former CEO of The Procter and Gamble Company, credited with turning around the Fortune 100 company after a decade long slump. A.G. Lafley earned his B.A. from Hamilton College in 1969 before serving as a U.S. Navy supply officer in Japan during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he attended Harvard Business School, where he received his MBA in 1977. That same year, he joined Procter & Gamble as a brand assistant for Joy dishwashing liquid. Over the next two decades, Lafley advanced steadily through the company, overseeing major brands such as Tide, Dawn, Ivory Snow, and Cheer, and eventually becoming group vice president. In 2000, he was appointed CEO of P&G, leading the company through a significant turnaround built on his guiding principle “Consumer is Boss.” Under his leadership, P&G’s market capitalization more than doubled, and the firm became recognized as one of the world’s most admired consumer goods companies.

Tom O’Brien, Pi ’83 (Syracuse University) – Tom O’Brien is the President of Weather Group, the parent company of The Weather Channel television network, the streaming platform Local Now, Pattrn (the brand focused on climate and environmental coverage), and The Weather Channel en Español (the nation’s first 24/7 Spanish-language free-streaming weather news network.) He also serves as Executive Vice President of Allen Media Group. Prior to leading Weather Group, O’Brien held several executive roles, including President and General Manager of WNBC, NBC’s flagship station, and Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer at CNBC. O’Brien graduated at the top of his class from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the School of Management.

Anthony “Tony” Fadell, Phi ’91 (University of Michigan) – Considered the “Father of the IPod”, he joined Apple in 2001 and served as the Senior Vice President of the IPod division from 2006 until 2008 and was also the co-creator of the IPhone and worked on the first three generations of the device. In 2010 he co-founded Nest Labs and announced the Nest learning thermostat in 2011. Nest was acquired by Google in 2014 where he stayed until 2016. Currently he is the Principal at Future Shape, a global investment and advisory firm coaching startups working on foundational deep technology.

Sam Kennedy, Beta Beta ’95 (Trinity College) – Sam Kennedy is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Red Sox. With nearly thirty years of experience in Major League Baseball, Kennedy has held a variety of positions in several large sports teams. While working for the San Diego Padres, he acted as an account executive, then an executive director. Afterwards he joined the Red Sox front office staff, acting as vice president of sales and corporate partnerships, then senior vice president of sales and marketing to executive vice president and chief marketing officer, and then finally became the CEO in 2016.

William LeBaron, Omega-Delta 1905 (University of Chicago, New York University) – William LeBaron was an American film producer, lyricist, librettist, playwright, and screenwriter. He attended the University of Chicago and New York University. After graduation, he spent over a decade writing musical books and lyrics for Broadway shows. His most notable works during this period include The Very Idea (1917), Nobody’s Money (1921), and Apple Blossoms (1919), the former two being adapted into films in 1929 and 1923 respectively. By 1926, LeBaron was mainly a film producer. He produced Cimarron (1931), which won the Academy Award for Outstanding Production at the 4th Academy Awards. He also produced influential comedies featuring W. C. Fields, Mae West, and Wheeler and Woolsey. LeBaron also served as the final production chief of Film Booking Offices of America (FBO) and continued in that role at the studio’s successor, RKO Pictures.

George F. Abbott, Upsilon 1911 (University of Rochester) – George Francis Abbott was an American theatre producer, director, playwright, screenwriter, film director and producer. Over the course of his career, Abbott staged some of the most popular Broadway productions from the 1920s to the ’60s. After earning his degree from the University of Rochester in 1911, George Abbott launched his Broadway career in 1913 as an actor. He soon expanded into writing and directing, scoring his first major successes with The Fall Guy (1925) and Broadway (1926). Abbott’s reputation grew further with the farce Three Men on a Horse (1935), after which he went on to write, produce, or direct a long string of celebrated musical comedies and farces. Some notable productions from this time include Jumbo (1935), Boy Meets Girl (1935), The Boys from Syracuse (1938), Pal Joey (1940), Damn Yankees (1955), The Pajama Game (1957), and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962). In addition to his stage work, Abbott received an Academy Award nomination for Best Writing for All Quiet on the Western Front (1930). He later directed the film adaptations of The Pajama Game (1957) and Damn Yankees (1958). His career was recognized with numerous honors, including six Tony Awards, the 1960 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 1982 Kennedy Center Honors, the 1990 National Medal of Arts, and induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

Charles Brackett, Xi 1915 (Wesleyan University) – Charles William Brackett was an award-winning American screenwriter and film producer. Brackett graduated from Williams College before earning his law degree at Harvard University. During World War I, he served with the Allied Expeditionary Force and was awarded the French Medal of Honor. After his military service, Brackett turned to writing, contributing regularly to the Saturday Evening Post, Collier’s, and Vanity Fair, while also working as a drama critic for The New Yorker. He also authored five novels: The Counsel of the Ungodly (1920), Week-End (1925), That Last Infirmity (1926), American Colony (1929), and Entirely Surrounded (1934). In 1936, Brackett began his collaboration with Billy Wilder, co-writing film classics such as The Lost Weekend (1945) and Sunset Boulevard (1950), both of which won Academy Awards for Best Screenplay. Over the course of their partnership, the two worked together on sixteen films. Brackett later earned another Academy Award for his script for Titanic (1953). Brackett served as president of the Screen Writers Guild from 1938 to 1939 and of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1949 to 1955. He received an Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement in 1958.

Richard Barthelmess, Beta Beta 1917 (Trinity College) – Richard Barthelmess was a popular American actor during the silent film era. Barthelmess was born into a theatrical family and appeared in several stage productions while attending Trinity College. His professional acting career began with small supporting roles, including his appearance in War Brides (1916). He eventually signed a contract with D.W. Griffith, who cast Barthelmess in what would become some the actor’s breakout roles: Cheng Huan in Broken Blossoms (1919) and David Bartlett in Way Down East (1920). Barthelmess went on to star in classic films such as The Patent Leather Kid (1927) and The Noose (1928). He was nominated for Best Actor at the first Academy Awards for his performance in both films. After Barthelmess’s retiring from entertainment, he enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve during World War II and served as a lieutenant commander.

John Ringling North, Rho 1925 (University of Wisconsin) – John Ringling North served as president and director of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, leading the famed “Greatest Show on Earth” for three decades. Before taking charge of the circus, he studied at the University of Wisconsin and later at Yale, though he left the latter early to pursue work in finance and real estate. North assumed leadership of the circus in 1937, serving until 1943, and then again from 1947 to 1967. During his tenure, he steered the organization through the financial difficulties that followed the Depression, modernized its operations, and expanded performances into the western United States. He also introduced significant innovations such as new artistic direction, choreography, and music, all of which reshaped the circus into a more theatrical spectacle.

Charles Starrett, Zeta 1926 (Dartmouth College) – Charles Robert Starrett was an American actor, best known for his starring role in the Durango Kid westerns. Starrett holds the record for starring in the longest series of theatrical features: 131 westerns, all of which were produced by Columbia Pictures. After playing college football at Dartmouth College, Starrett made his film debut as a football extra in The Quarterback (1926). He continued with minor film roles and stage performances before he was signed by Paramount Pictures in 1930, where he appeared in Fast and Loose (1930) and The Viking (1931). Following additional leading roles with both major and minor studios, Starrett joined Columbia Pictures. His career took off when he was cast as The Durango Kid in 1940. The character was revived in 1945 and became the centerpiece of a hugely successful series. Starrett starred in 131 Western films, more than half of them as The Durango Kid, making him the actor with the longest continuous run of starring roles in theatrical features. Charles Starrett also helped organize the Screen Actors Guild. He held membership card #10.

John Beal (James Bliedung), Tau 1930 (University of Pennsylvania) – John Beal was an American actor whose career spanned theater, film, and television. After earning a B.S. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1930, he began acting at a local theater. His film debut came with Another Language (1933), and he went on to play notable roles such as Marius Pontmercy in Les Misérables (1935), as well as leading parts in Alimony (1949) and My Six Convicts (1952). During World War II, Beal served in Special Services and the First Motion Picture Unit, working as both an actor and director for Army Air Forces camp shows and training films. His television career included hosting the game show Freedom Rings in 1953 and appearances in popular series such as Bonanza, Road to Reality, and The Nurses.

Clayton “Bud” Collyer, Delta Delta 1931 (Williams College) – Bud Collyer was an American radio actor/announcer and game show host. He’s best remembered for his work as the first host of the TV game shows Beat the Clock and To Tell the Truth, but he gained national fame years before as the original voice of Superman/Clark Kent in the radio series The Adventures of Superman (1940–1951). He later reprised the role in the Fleischer Studios 1940s cartoons and Filmation’s The New Adventures of Superman television series. His ability to shift vocal tones from a high tenor for Kent to low bass register for Superman became iconic. Collyer was posthumously named as an honoree in DC Comics’ Fifty Who Made DC Great.

Robert Ryan, Zeta 1931 (Dartmouth College) – Robert Bushnell Ryan was an American actor renowned for his portrayals of villains and antiheroes in film noirs, Westerns, and war dramas. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1932, where he held the school’s heavyweight boxing title throughout his four years. Ryan took on many odd jobs and played roles in various films and Broadway productions before serving as a drill instructor for the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Ryan’s breakthrough role finally came in Crossfire (1947), earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as the bigoted Sgt. “Monty” Montgomery. Ryan became a defining presence in postwar American cinema, frequently cast as morally complex or hardened characters. His notable films include The Set-Up (1949), Act of Violence (1949), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), Billy Budd (1962)—which earned him a BAFTA nomination—and The Iceman Cometh (1973).

Douglas Kennedy, Gamma 1937 (Amherst College) – Douglas Kennedy was an American actor who appeared in more than 190 films from 1935 to 1973. Early in his career, Kennedy played a significant number of supporting roles, appearing in many westerns and detective thrillers, often as a villain. He eventually secured contract-player status, first at Paramount Pictures and later at Warner Brothers. Kennedy’s acting career was halted during World War II, where he served as a major in the Signal Corps with the Office of Strategic Services and Army Intelligence. After the military, he returned to acting and secured many more supporting roles, as well as some leads in low-budget pictures. Kennedy is most well-known for his starring role in the western TV series Steve Donovan, Western Marshal (1955), and his role as one of the policemen taken over by the Martians in the sci-fi classic Invaders from Mars (1953).

Tom Wyman, Gamma ’51 (Amherst College) – Tom Wyman was the former president and chief executive officer of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS). He graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College in 1951 before beginning his career as a management trainee at First National City Bank in New York. His professional path was briefly interrupted in 1953 when he served two years with the Army Corps of Engineers in South Korea, attaining the rank of first lieutenant. Wyman later held positions at Nestlé, Polaroid, and Green Giant, where he spent four years as president and CEO. During his leadership, Green Giant was acquired by Pillsbury in 1978, after which Wyman briefly served as Pillsbury’s vice chairman. In 1980, he joined CBS, becoming president and CEO for three years before being named chairman in 1983. After leaving CBS in 1986, Wyman continued his business career with S.G. Warburg Group PLC. From 1988 to 1992, he served as an outside director, later becoming chairman of S.G. Warburg & Co. and eventually vice chairman of the parent group.

Michael Herr, Pi ’61 (Syracuse University) – Michael Herr was Screenwriter who contributed to several award-winning films. He provided narration for Coppola’s Apocalypse Now (1979) and wrote the narration for Francis Ford Coppola’s The Rainmaker (1997). Herr also co-wrote the screenplay for Full Metal Jacket (1987) alongside director Stanley Kubrick and author Gustav Hasford. His work on Full Metal Jacket earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1988.

Rick Lenz, Phi ’61 (University of Michigan) – Rick Lenz is an American actor, author and playwright known for his performances throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Lenz’s acting career began in 1965, when he made his Broadway debut in Mating Dance. Afterward he was cast in the Broadway hit Cactus Flower as understudy for the juvenile lead role. He later took over the role and played it for a year. After this success on Broadway, Lenz went on to appear in several films throughout the next couple decades, including How Do I Love Thee? (1970), Scandalous John (1971), Where Does It Hurt? (1972), The Shootist (1976), The Little Dragons (1980), and Melvin and Howard (1980).

W. Stacy Keach, Epsilon ’63 (University of California, Berkeley) – Award-winning actor who has starred in numerous films, several TV series, and on stage. He has received Obie, Golden Globe, and Emmy awards for his work, and Tony and Grammy nominations. He is perhaps best known for his role as Mike Hammer in the CBS series of the same name.

Peter Werner, Zeta ’68 (Dartmouth College) – Peter Werner was an American film and television director whose career spanned nearly five decades, earning him both an Academy Award and four Emmy nominations. His 1976 film, In the Region of Ice, won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Werner’s directing work encompassed documentaries, pilots, TV movies, and a wide range of episodic television series. His credits include Ghost Whisperer, Medium, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, A Different World, The Wonder Years, Moonlighting, and Graham Yost’s series Boomtown and Justified. Werner received numerous honors throughout his career, including nominations for Emmy and Directors Guild of America Awards. He also won an ACE Cable Award for his HBO film The Image (1990).

John Wildhack, Pi ’80 (Syracuse University) – John Wildhack is the 11th director of athletics at Syracuse University. Before assuming this role, he spent 36 years at ESPN, where he rose to become Executive Vice President for Programming and Production. During his tenure, Wildhack oversaw landmark broadcasts, including the network’s first live regular-season college football game in September 1984 and its first live NFL game in August 1987. At Syracuse, Wildhack has made significant contributions. He secured a $118 million investment from the university to renovate the Carrier Dome and personally donated $1 million to SU athletics in 2020. In addition, he serves on the Advisory Board for the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University.

Christopher Meledandri, Zeta ’81 (Dartmouth College) – Christopher Meledandri is an American film producer and founder and CEO of the animation studio Illumination. Meledandri previously served as president of 20th Century Fox Animation, where he helped establish Blue Sky Studios and produced successful films including Ice Age (2002), Robots (2005), Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), and Horton Hears a Who! (2008). During his time at Illumination, he’s worked as producer for the film series Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. He also joined Nintendo’s board of directors in 2021 after working with the video game company on The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).

Brad Goode, Epsilon Nu ’84 (Michigan State) – Brad Goode is a seasoned journalist and television host with over thirty years of experience, now serving as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Washington Federal Bank (WaFd Bank). He began his broadcasting career in the 1980s as a reporter for a small rural radio station in Lansing, Michigan. Over the decades, Goode anchored and hosted programs both locally and in major markets nationwide, with roles at CNBC, KING 5, Fox Sports, KCBTS-TV, and others. Among his most recognized work is the long-running franchise “Goode 4 Business,” which aired on KOMO 4 (ABC) Morning News in Seattle and on KOMO News Radio. In 2016, Goode transitioned from journalism to banking, joining WaFd. During his time there, he has played a key role in launching Pike Street Labs, the bank’s financial technology startup.

Danny Zuker, Pi ‘86 (Syracuse University) – Danny Zuker is a television writer and producer best known for his work on ABC’s acclaimed sitcom Modern Family. A 1986 graduate of Syracuse University, Zuker began his career as an intern on The Howard Stern Show. Over the years, he contributed to numerous television series, including Just Shoot Me, Grace Under Fire, Roseanne, Off-Centre, and The Unusuals. His most notable role came as executive producer and co-senior writer of Modern Family, a position that earned him five Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Guymon Casady, Tau ’91 (University of Pennsylvania) – Guymon Patrick Casady (born 1969) is an American media executive, producer, and talent manager. He is a founding partner of the production company Entertainment 360 and was an executive producer on several iconic television shows like HBO’s Game of Thrones, AMC’s The Terror, Netflix’s Ripley, and Apple TV +’s Stick. He has been nominated for nine Emmy Awards and won four. Casady is also the originating producer of feature films Steve Jobs (nominated for two Academy Awards), Hope Springs (nominated for a Golden Globe), Office Christmas Party, Deep Water, Bruised, and The Fall Guy.

Kyle Cooke, Beta Beta 2005 (Trinity College) – Kyle Cooke is a reality television star. He has starred in several Reality television shows including Summer House, Blazin Aces, and Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.

Matthew Meagher, Epsilon Nu 2020 (Michigan State) – Matthew Meagher is an American Madden Football YouTuber. His channel, MMG, (@MMG69) has over three million subscribers.

Horatio Alger Jr., Alpha 1852 (Harvard University) – Horatio Alger Jr. graduated from Harvard University in 1852 with honors in the classics. He was chosen as Class Odist and graduated with Phi Beta Kappa Society honors. Alger was one of the most prolific and influential authors of his era, producing over 100 books along with countless stories, poems, and essays. Many of Alger’s books, including his most famous work, Ragged Dick (1868) told rags-to-riches stories about young boys who rose to middle-class respectability through hard work, perseverance, and good character. Other notable titles include Luck and Pluck and Tattered Tom. His books sold over 20 million copies.

Gilbert H. Grosvenor, Gamma 1897 (Amherst College) – Grosvenor was an American magazine editor and the first full-time editor of the National Geographic magazine from 1899 to 1954. His work in photojournalism transformed the National Geographic magazine into one of the most influential publications of the 20th century. Grosvenor served as President of the National Geographic Society from 1920 to 1954 and assisted its rise to one of the world’s largest and best-known science and learning organizations. Throughout 1915 and 1916, Grosvenor collaborated with Stephen Mather, Horace Albright, and others to draft the Organic Act. This bill would eventually become the National Park Service Organic Act, the federal law that established the United States’ National Park Service. Grosvenor was involved in other National Parks projects as well, including protecting the Katmai volcanic crater and Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes from mining exploitation and helping to establish Katmai National Monument.

Archibald MacLeish, Beta 1915 (Yale University) – Archibald MacLeish was an influential poet and the ninth Librarian of Congress. MacLeish graduated from Yale University Yale with a BA in English and later from Harvard with a Bachelor of Laws. He contributed to Henry Luce’s business magazine Fortune from 1929 to 1938. MacLeish served as Librarian of Congress for five years, and he was Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory at Harvard from 1949 to 1962. Over the course of his career, MacLeish was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes in poetry (one in 1933 and one in 1953) and another Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1959. The American Library Association also named MacLeish “one of the 100 most influential figures in librarianship during the 20th century” in the United States. Notable works from MacLeish include Panic (1935), Conquistador (1932), and the Pulitzer Prize–winning verse play J.B. (1958).

LLewellyn L. Callaway, Jr., Zeta 1930 (Dartmouth College) – LLewellyn L. Callaway, Jr was the former publisher of Newsweek. Mr. Callaway graduated from Dartmouth College in 1930 and earned an M.B.A. at Harvard Business School two years later. Mr. Callaway, career in the magazine industry began in 1932 when he started work in the classified advertising department of Conde Nast. In 1937, Mr. Callaway started working for Time Inc., and he remained there for the better part of the next 25 years. He was an ad salesman for Time magazine and worked in Chicago, Detroit and New York. He was Time International’s first advertising director, advertising director of Fortune magazine and advertising director of Sports Illustrated. He became the publisher of Newsweek in 1963 and retired in 1972.

John U. Crandell, Zeta 1940 (Dartmouth College) – John Crandell was a former publisher of Money magazine for Time Inc. Crandell began his career with the company in 1954 as an advertising salesman for Time. He advanced to sales manager in 1961 and, two years later, became advertising sales manager at Life, later serving as assistant publisher. In 1966, he was appointed advertising sales director, and by 1969 he had moved to Sports Illustrated as associate publisher. Crandell returned to Life in 1972 in the same role before becoming national sales manager at Money in 1973. He ultimately served as publisher of Money magazine from 1977 to 1982.

Edward B. Fiske, Xi ’59 (Wesleyan University) – Edward B. Fiske is a former education editor at the New York Times, a position he held from 1974 to 1987. He’s highly regarded in the field of higher education and is best known for his book, The Fiske Guide to Colleges. The book has grown from a single edition in 1982 to a series to an entire media company, and it is currently the best-selling college guide in the United States.

Harlan F. Coben, Gamma ’84 (Amherst College) – Winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award, and Anthony Award – the first author to win all three – New York Times bestseller Harlan Coben’s critically-acclaimed novels include “Just One Look”, “No Second Chance”, and “Tell No One”. His books are international bestsellers published in more than twenty-eight languages in over thirty countries.

Jeffrey A. Marx, Epsilon Omega ’84 (Northwestern University) – Jefferey Marx is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and popular keynote speaker. Marx is best known for co-authoring a series of exposes on improper cash payoffs to University of Kentucky basketball players. These exposes won Marx and his co-author, Michael M. York, the 1986 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. He was 23 at the time, making him the youngest person to win the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. Since winning the Pulitzer, Marx has gone on to write several books including New York Times bestsellers Season of Life (2004, Simon and Schuster) and The Long Snapper (2009, HarperCollins.)

Jake Hooker, Zeta ’95 (Dartmouth College) – Jake Hooker is an American journalist best known for his investigative reporting on unsafe pharmaceutical ingredients from China, work that earned him the Pulitzer Prize in 2008. After studying art history at Dartmouth College, Hooker joined the Peace Corps in China (2000–2002), teaching English in Wanxian. His first published article, recounting his experiences in Wanxian, appeared in The Boston Globe in 2001. In 2006, Hooker joined The New York Times. There he collaborated with investigative reporter Walt Bogdanich on a series exposing how toxic and counterfeit pharmaceutical ingredients from China have flowed into the global market.

Amos Alonzo Stagg, Beta 1888 (Yale University) – Amos Alonzo Stagg was a revolutionary sports strategist credited with introducing many innovations that shaped modern football, including the tackling dummy, the huddle, the lateral pass, and the reverse play. His contributions helped transform the game into a more organized and tactical sport. Stagg played as an end at Yale University and was named to the first All-America team in 1889. He went on to serve as head football coach at several institutions, including Springfield College, the University of Chicago, and the University of the Pacific, amassing a career record of 314–199–35. His Chicago Maroons teams of 1905 and 1913 finished undefeated and were recognized as national champions. Stagg also coached other sports at the University of Chicago, serving as head basketball coach for the 1920–1921 season and leading the baseball program for twenty years.

Fred Folsom, Zeta 1895 (Dartmouth College) – Fred Gorham Folsom was an American football player, coach, lawyer, and law professor. He served as head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder during three separate tenures (1895–1899, 1901–1902, and 1908–1915) and at Dartmouth College from 1903 to 1906. As a student, he played football at Dartmouth between 1892 and 1894. Folsom also coached baseball at the University of Colorado in 1898 and 1899. Folsom had a distinguished legal career as well, practicing law in Denver and Boulder while teaching at the University of Colorado Law School from 1905 until 1943. In recognition of his contributions, the University of Colorado renamed its football stadium, originally called Colorado Stadium, to Folsom Field in 1944.

George M. Lott Jr., Omega 1928 (University of Chicago) – George Lott was a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He was a two-time Wimbledon doubles champ, played on five Davis Cup squads, and won numerous American titles. He is widely considered one of the greatest doubles players of his era. In singles, Lott reached the semifinals of the U.S. National Championships in 1928 and advanced to the final in 1931, where he lost to Ellsworth Vines. He also made history as the first player—later joined by only three others—to win the Cincinnati Open four times (1924, 1925, 1927, and 1932). Between 1928 and 1934, Lott secured five U.S. National Championships doubles titles with three different partners. His doubles success extended internationally, with victories at Wimbledon in 1931 and 1934, the French Championships in 1931, and a total of four Grand Slam titles. Lott was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1964. After his playing career, Lott served as a tennis coach at DePaul University from 1969 to 1991.

John “Jay” Berwanger, Omega 1936 (University of Chicago) – Jay Berwanger was the first football player to win the Heisman Trophy and the first ever player drafted into the NFL. Berwanger played college football at the University of Chicago from 1933 to 1935, scoring a total of 22 touchdowns in 24 games. scoring 22 touchdowns in just 24 games—a performance so phenomenal that he was often described as a “one-man football team.” In 1936, Berwanger became the inaugural pick in the NFL’s first-ever draft. Although he never played professionally, he was initially selected by the Philadelphia Eagles, who later traded his rights to the Chicago Bears. His legacy endures through his induction into the Iowa Sports Hall of Fame and the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.

Charles B. “Bud” Wilkinson, Mu 1937 (University of Minnesota) – Bud Wilkinson was an American football player, coach, and broadcaster. He played college football as a quarterback at the University of Minnesota from 1934 to 1936, earning All-Big Ten honors and helping lead the team to a national championship. Wilkinson began his professional career with assistant coaching positions at Syracuse University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Iowa, and the University of Oklahoma. In 1947, he became head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, a role he held until 1963. During his tenure, the Sooners captured three national championships (1950, 1955, and 1956) and 14 conference titles. His team achieved a record-setting 47 consecutive victories between 1953 and 1957—the longest winning streak in college football history. After leaving Oklahoma, Wilkinson became a broadcaster with ABC Sports in 1965. He later returned to coaching in 1978 as head coach of the NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals, serving for two seasons. In recognition of his achievements, Wilkinson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1969.

William W. Wirtz, Sigma ’51 (Brown University)– William Wadsworth Wirtz was the chief executive officer and controlling shareholder of the Wirtz Corporation, a holding company with interests in real estate, liquor distribution, banking, and insurance. He also owned the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League and served as the team’s president for 41 years. Wirtz succeeded his father as president of the Blackhawks in 1967, thirteen years after the family purchased the team. During his long tenure, he also served as chairman of the NHL Board of Governors for 18 years and played a pivotal role in the merger between the NHL and the World Hockey Association in the 1970s. Wirtz was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 1976, received the Lester Patrick Trophy for his service to hockey, and was later honored by the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.

Jim Hanifan, Epsilon ’55 (University of California, Berkeley) – James “Jim” Hanifan was an American football player and coach best known for his long career as an NFL offensive line coach and head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals. Hanifan played college football at the University of California, Berkeley and was an All-American. He played professionally in Canada with the Toronto Argonauts for one season. Hanifan began coaching at the high school and college levels in the 1960s, including stints at Yuba Junior College, Charter Oak High School, the University of Utah, and California. He later coached at San Diego State before moving into the NFL. Hanifan’s coaching career in the NFL spanned several decades, and he worked for several teams. He served as offensive line coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, Head coach of the Cardinals, as interim head coach and offensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons, offensive line coach for the Washington Redskins, and offensive line coach again for the St. Louis Rams.

Marty Domres, Lambda ’69 (Columbia University) – Marty Domres was an American professional football quarterback who played nine seasons in the AFL and NFL between 1969 and 1977. Domres’ football career began during his undergraduate years at Columbia University where he played as a quarterback and was named to the 1968 All-Eastern Second Team. Domres was drafted with the ninth overall selection in the first round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft by the San Diego Chargers of the AFL. He went on to play for the Baltimore Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and the New York Jets.

Edward Marinaro, Chi ’72 (Cornell University) – Ed Marinaro was an American actor and professional running back for the Minnesota Vikings. Marinaro’s illustrious football career began at Cornell University, where he set over 16 NCAA records. In 1971, he won the Maxwell Award, was named Sporting News Player of the Year, and earned Unanimous All-American honors. He finished as runner‑up to Pat Sullivan for the Heisman Trophy, making him one of the most decorated Ivy League players ever. He holds four NCAA records: most rushes per game in a season, career average carries per game, most rushing yards per game over an entire career, and earliest game reaching 1,000 rushing yards. Marinaro went on to play professional football for six years with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks. He appeared in Super Bowl VIII and Super Bowl IX with the Vikings. After retiring from the NFL, Marinaro pursued acting. He became widely recognized for his role as Officer Joe Coffey on the hit TV series Hill Street Blues in the 1980s and later appeared in shows like Sisters and Blue Mountain State.

Steve Hawes, Theta Theta ’72 (University of Washington) – Steven Sherburne Hawes is a former American basketball player for the Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, and Seattle SuperSonics. Before beginning his professional career, he competed at Mercer Island High School and later played as a center for the University of Washington. Over the course of his ten-season career, he recorded 5,768 points and 4,272 rebounds. He was voted onto Washington’s All-Century basketball team in 2002.

Joseph William “Jay” Monahan IV, Beta Beta ’93 (Trinity College) – Jay Monahan IV is the fourth and current Commissioner of the PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association of America) Tour. Monahan’s sports career began during his time as an undergraduate at Trinity College where he played hockey and Division II golf. He was an Academic All-American during his senior season, and he graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in history. He went on to earn a master’s degree in sports management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1995. Before his time as Commissioner of the PGA Tour, Monahan worked with several media companies and sports conglomerates including IGM Worldwide and Fenway Sports Group. During his time at IMG Worldwide, Monahan co-created Golf Fights Cancer, which has raised nearly five million dollars for cancer research.

Ben Cherington, Gamma ‘96 (Amherst College) – Benjamin P. Cherington is an American baseball executive who has served as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates since November 2019. He previously held leadership roles as vice president of baseball operations for the Toronto Blue Jays and as executive vice president and general manager of the Boston Red Sox (2011–2015). Cherington’s baseball journey began as a pitcher at Lebanon High School, followed by studies at Amherst College and a master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He joined the Boston Red Sox organization, working as an area scout, baseball operations assistant, coordinator of international scouting, and director of player development before becoming the team’s co-general manager in 2005. He later advanced to vice president of player personnel, then senior vice president and assistant GM, before being named general manager in 2011. After resigning from the Red Sox in 2015, Cherington joined Columbia University’s Sports Management faculty, teaching a course on “Leadership in Sports” during the 2015–16 academic year. He returned to MLB in September 2016 as the Blue Jays’ vice president of baseball operations, and in November 2019 was appointed general manager of the Pirates.

Billy Hogan, Beta Beta ’96 (Trinity College) – Billy Hogan is the current CEO of Liverpool Football Club. He was one of the members of the acquisition team at Fenway Sports Group of Liverpool F.C. in 2010, and he became the team’s Chief Commercial Officer in 2012. He became the Managing Director in 2017 and was appointed CEO in 2020.