Distinguished Alumni
Government
Ronald W. Reagan (Iota Chapter at Eureka College) President of the United States of America
Robert L. "Bob" Barr, Jr. (Beta-Sigma Chapter at the University of Southern California) U.S. Congressman
Robert A. Butterworth, Jr. (Gamma-Theta Chapter at the University of Florida) Florida Attorney General
Robert C. Byrd (Alpha-Pi Chapter at George Washington University) U. S. Senator
Gary A. Doer (Zeta-Iota Chapter at the University of Manitoba) Premier of Manitoba
Roger W. Jepsen (Beta-Xi Chapter at Arizona State University) U.S. Senator
Carl D. Pursell (Delta-Pi Chapter at Eastern Michigan University) U.S. Congressman
James H. Quillen (Pi-Gamma Chapter at East Tennessee State University) U.S. Congressman
W.J. "Billy" Tauzin, II (Mu-Zeta Chapter at Nicholls State University) U.S. Congressman
Wesley W. Watkins (Beta-Gamma Chapter at the Oklahoma State University) U.S. Congressman
Charles A. Whitaker (Alpha-Phi Chapter at the University of Kansas) Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Andre Bauer (Rho-Omega at the University of South Carolina) Lt. Governor of South Carolina
Business
Raymond G. Chambers (Theta-Zeta Chapter at Rutgers University - Newark) Co-Owner of the New Jersey Nets
Rodger J. Dow (Iota-Rho Chapter at Seton Hall University) Vice President of Marketing for Marriott Hotels/ Resorts International
James P. Evans (Gamma-Omega Chapter at Eastern Illinois University) CEO of Jenny Craig
Conrad N. Hilton (Alpha-Omicron Chapter at New Mexico State University) Founder of Hilton Hotels
James M. Kilts (Delta Chapter at Knox College) Chairman of the Board/CEO of The Gillette Company
W. Alan McCollough (Delta-Upsilon Chapter at Missouri Valley) Chairman/ President and CEO of Circuit City Stores
Robert L. Nardelli (Zeta-Theta Chapter at Western Illinois University) President/CEO of The Home Depot
Paul F. Oreffice (Alpha-Zeta Chapter at Purdue University) Chairman/CEO of Dow Chemical
Howard D. Schultz (Theta-Iota Chapter at Northern Michigan University) Chairman and Chief Global Strategist of Starbucks Corporation
Kenny A. Troutt (Beta-Chi Chapter at Southern Illinois University) Founder of Excel Communications
Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. (Upsilon Chapter at the University of Michigan) President of Walgreen Drug Stores
Education
Scott Cowen (Delta-Gamma at the University of Connecticut-Storrs) President of Tulane University
Gregory L. Geoffroy (Alpha-Chi Chapter at the University of Louisville) President of Iowa State University
Joseph J. Sisco (Delta Chapter at Knox College) President of American University
Athletics
Terry P. Bradshaw (Beta-Zeta Chapter at Louisiana Tech University) NFL Star and T.V. Analyst
Louis Carnesecca (Theta-Sigma Chapter at St. John's University) St. John's Basketball Coach
George S. Halas (Gamma Chapter at the University of Illinois) Founder of the NFL
Marvin D. Levy (Zeta Chapter at Coe College) NFL Coach
Richard F. "Digger" Phelps (Epsilon-Zeta Chapter at Rider College) Notre Dame Basketball Coach and T.V. Analyst
Phillip M. Simms (Mu-Sigma Chapter at Morehead State University) NFL Star and T.V. Commentator
Entertainment
Merv Griffin (Gamma-Delta Chapter at the University of Miami) Entertainer and T.V. Personality
Willie Nelson (Nu-Xi Chapter at Stephen F. Austin State University) Country Singer
Les Paul (Gamma-Delta Chapter at the University of Miami) Inventor of the Electric Guitar
Elvis Presley (Beta-Psi Chapter at Arkansas State University) Entertainer, Singer, and Actor
Danny Thomas (Gamma-Nu Chapter at the University of Toledo) Entertainer and T.V. Personality
Lawrence Welk (Alpha-Xi Chapter at Drake University) Band Leader and T.V. Personality
Paul D. "The Big Show" Wight, II (Xi-Beta Chapter at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville) Professional Wrestler
The Everly Brothers (Gamma-Rho Chapter at Indiana State University) Vocal Group
Gerald P. Carr (Beta-Sigma Chapter at the University of Southern California) NASA Astronaut
Dr. William A. Fowler (Omicron Chapter at the Ohio State University) Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics
Dr. Frank J. Jirka, Jr. (Delta Chapter at Knox College) President of the American Medical Association
Gen. Joseph W. Ralston (Delta-Xi Chapter at the University of Miami, Ohio) Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Forces in Europe
Dr. Colin C. Rorrie, Jr. (Kappa Chapter at Beloit College) President and CEO of Meeting Professionals International