Partnering with Todd Rogers, Phil Dalhausser won a gold medal last month in beach volleyball at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. He credits much of the development of his skills and teamwork to his experiences with his brothers at Central Florida.
Beijing Memories
by Chris Barrick • October 2008Our Chapter Brother Won Gold!
by George Steinbarger • October 2008
George Steinbarger and the Central Florida chapter alumni cheered “USA, USA” as they gathered at a restaurant near campus to watch their brother win gold. Ironically, Steinbarger jokes that when he teamed with Dalhausser for the intramural volleyball championship in college, they lost.
1956 Olympic Silver Medalist
by Jon Williamson • October 2008A hall of fame athlete, John McKinlay’s happiest days were rowing for Boston University and joining Lambda Chi Alpha. His coach at Boston, James Nesworthy, also was a brother and served as the chapter’s faculty adviser.
Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2008
An All-American wide receiver at Florida State, Ron Sellers was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and played on the 1973 Super Bowl VIII champion Miami Dolphins. Today, he is president and CEO of Ron Sellers & Associates, Inc., providing life insurance, employee benefits, and retirement plans.
Tennessee Student Athlete
by Chris Barrick • September 2008
A back-up defensive back for the University of Tennessee, Brent Freeman exemplifies the student in student athlete. As a journalism major, he was named to the 2007 SEC Academic Honor Roll.
Living Legends Kickoff Centennial Celebration
by Tad Lichtenauer • August 2008
George Spasyk, Doc Dirghalli, and Murphy Osborne captivated attendees during the at 52nd General Assembly final banquet. Legislation highlights and Status of Chapters Committee rulings also included.
2008 Order of Achievement Recipients
by Tad Lichtenauer • August 2008
Robert Kidder, former CEO of Duracell and Borden, and Dr. Timothy Tucker, president of the American Pharmacists Association, receive top honor at 52nd General Assembly. Links to the eight Order of Merit recipient videos also included.
Adjutant General of Indiana
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2008
Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger was appointed as the adjutant general of Indiana in 2004. A 39-year veteran and graduate of the University of Evansville, his primary focus is to lead the Indiana Army and Air National Guard.
Salute to a Fallen Brother
by Jon Williamson • July 2008
A recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Purple Heart Medals, and the Defense of Freedom Medal, Lt. Col. Robert J. Hymel died on September 11, 2001, at the Pentagon. May we always remember his courage and dedication to duty, and a life well lived.
Business, Banking, & Baseball
by Mark Bauer • June 2008
Prior to co-founding the investment firm of Madison Dearborn Partners, John Canning spent nearly 25 years with First Chicago Corp., most recently as executive vice president of First National Bank of Chicago and president of First Chicago Venture Capital. An alumni brother from Denison University, he also serves as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and a professional baseball team owner.
Visionary College President
by Tad Lichtenauer • June 2008
Since becoming president of Rhodes College in 1999, Dr. William Troutt’s leadership and innovative programs have helped the school climb into the top tier of national liberal arts colleges. An alumni brother from Union University, he served previously as president of Belmont University, where he was named one of the nation’s most effective college presidents.
Team Hulman
by Chris Barrick • May 2008
Indiana State alums Curt Brighton and Gary Morris serve as two top executives of Hulman & Co., which owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy Racing League, Wabash Valley Broadcasting, and Clabber Girl. Brighton is the executive vice president and general counsel for all Hulman-owned companies, while Morris serves as COO and president of Clabber Girl, a top-selling baking powder.
Hollywood Movie/TV Producer
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2008
John Baldecchi has worked with Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, and most recently with Al Pacino in the newly-released movie “88 Minutes.” A UCLA graduate, he has leveraged his economics degree into building a successful production company.
Academic All-Star
by Tad Lichtenauer • April 2008
Alexander Hertel-Fernandez was named one of the 20 members of USA TODAY’s 2008 All-USA College Academic First Team. A political science major at Northwestern University, he has studied infant mortality in Chile, earned a Rotary Foundation ambassadorial scholarship, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellowship.
Major League Pitcher
by Chris Barrick • April 2008
A starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, Brian Bannister hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an All-Star. As an undergraduate at Southern California, he not only excelled in baseball but devoted himself to academics — being named All Pac-10 Academics, Academic All-American, and graduating cum laude.
Choose Responsibility Founder
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2008
Middlebury College President Emeritus Dr. John McCardell is the founder and director of Choose Responsibility, a nonprofit organization established to engage the public in informed and dispassionate debate over the effects of the 21-year-old drinking age. Having sparked renewed interest on this important topic, he will be featured in an upcoming segment on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
Texas State Legislator
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2008
Guest speaker at the Fraternity’s 2008 Winter Leadership Retreat, Joe Driver is currently serving his eighth term in the Texas House of Representatives. A former chapter president, he also is a successful businessman, serving as an agent for State Farm Insurance Companies for the past 34 years.
March Madness
by Chris Barrick • March 2008
Ronnie Arrow, University of South Alabama head coach, and Tommy Dempsey, Rider University head coach, look to finish their successful seasons by making a big splash in the Big Dance.
94-Year-Old Tennis Great
by Tad Lichtenauer • February 2008
Gardnar Mulloy, an Order of Achievement recipient and chapter founder, spent 14 years ranked in the U.S. singles top 10, achieving the No. 1 ranking in 1952. A World War II veteran, and a member of seven halls of fame, he also partnered with Bill Talbert during a 10-year doubles dynasty in the 1940s.
An Overachiever’s Diary
by Chris Barrick • February 2008
At age 45, Louis Tharp began transforming himself from an overweight, beginner swimmer to a World Master’s bronze medalist and eventually, swim coach of the U.S. Army triathlon team at West Point. He also cofounded TGI Healthworks and Global Healthy Living Foundation, both organizations designed to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic diseases.
Packers’ Offensive Expert
by Chris Barrick • January 2008
Joe Philbin coordinates the offense for the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers. After several successful stints as a college assistant coach, he is making the most of his first NFL opportunity.
Baker Receives Top Honor
by Tad Lichtenauer • January 2008
In November 2007, psychologist Dr. Elgan Baker received the Hans H. Strupp Award, his profession’s highest honor. In addition, he also has served the Fraternity in numerous capacities as an alumnus over the last 35 years.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
by Tad Lichtenauer • December 2007
After co-founding Crescent Real Estate Equities, taking it public, and selling it for $6.5 billion in August 2007, John C. Goff is eager to begin his next adventure. A significant part of his new focus will revolve around his philanthropy work and The Goff Family Foundation.
Book Worm Angel
by Chris Barrick • December 2007
In 1999, retired entrepreneur Kermit Myers founded Book Worm Angels. Since its inception, the organization has collected more than 1,000,000 books, and is serving more than 100 schools.
Rodeo Commissioner
by Tad Lichtenauer • December 2007
John Windwick serves as the commissioner of the Canadian Finals Rodeo, an annual indoor championship held in Edmonton, Alberta. A graduate of the University of Alberta, he was named the chapter’s 2007 alumnus of the year.
Ron Paul’s Presidential Bid
by Chris Barrick • November 2007
Dr. Ron Paul is a U.S. Congressman from Texas, a physician, and a 2008 U.S. presidential candidate. His honest, grassroots campaign has been fueled by internet support, where his fund-raising has widely exceeded analysts’ predictions.
Award-Winning Poet
by Tad Lichtenauer • November 2007
B.H. “Pete” Fairchild is an award-winning American poet and an English professor at Texas Christian University. His book, The Art of the Lathe, won several prestigious awards and was a finalist for the National Book Award.
Pro Soccer Star Retires
by Tad Lichtenauer • November 2007
Cobi Jones, the Los Angeles Galaxy’s all-time leader in games played, goals, and assists, has retired after 12 seasons. A walk-on at UCLA, he has the most appearances for the U.S. men’s national team and played in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
NBA Nets’ 1-2 Punch
by Tad Lichtenauer • October 2007
Together, Brett Yormark and Lawrence Frank have partnered to reinvent the culture of Nets basketball. Ironically, they both grew up in New Jersey, attended Indiana University, joined Lambda Chi Alpha, but never actually met until they began working together at the Nets in 2005.
Rising Hollywood Star
by Chris Barrick • October 2007
With his role in the summer blockbuster, “Live Free or Die Hard,” Jonathan Sadowski is quickly moving up the ranks in Hollywood. In addition to his TV and film work, he also sold his first movie script, “This Bill Smith,” to Columbia Pictures.
Decorated General Remembered
by Tad Lichtenauer • October 2007
Retired Gen. Russell E. Dougherty, former commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command, died September 7, 2007, at his home in Potomac Falls, Virginia. In addition to his numerous professional achievements and military honors, he was a charter member and first president of the Louisville chapter, an Order of Achievement recipient, and served on the Educational Foundation board and Grand High Zeta.
Indiana’s New Head Football Coach
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2007
Previously an assistant coach, Bill Lynch was named Indiana University’s head football coach on June 15, 2007. He assumed the top job after Terry Hoeppner, the previous head coach, bravely fought and eventually lost a long battle with cancer.
2007 Order of Achievement Recipient
by Chris Barrick • September 2007
A 2007 Order of Achievement recipient and owner of Sleep Train, Dale Carlsen has made hiring Lambda Chis a cornerstone of building his successful business. Today, his company has grown to more than 200 stores under the brand names Sleep Train, Mattress Discounters, and Sleep Country USA.
Caterpillar’s Top Exec
by Tad Lichtenauer • August 2007
In 2006, under the leadership of CEO and Chairman Jim Owens, Caterpillar had more than $41.5 billion in sales and revenue and ranked No. 55 on the Fortune 500 list. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.
Pharmacy President, Chapter Adviser
by Tad Lichtenauer • August 2007
Tim Tucker, a community pharmacist, was elected as the 2008 president of the 60,000-member American Pharmacists Association. A 1998 Order of Merit recipient, he also has served as Union University chapter adviser for the past 20 years.
Emmy-Winning Actor Powers Boothe
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2007
Powers Boothe stole the show last season in the Fox TV hit series “24,” and for three seasons in HBO’s critically acclaimed “Deadwood.” He also is starring in “The Final Season,” a family movie about a legendary high school baseball team from Norway, Iowa.
Successful Entrepreneur and Author
by Chris Barrick • July 2007
After growing Office Pride into a successful company with more than 100 franchises, former Fraternity staff member Todd Hopkins now enjoys being a bestselling author. His latest book, The Janitor, will be released in the United States on July 17, 2007.
Retired Chaplain Honored
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2007
After a remarkable career at Wake Forest University, Chaplain Emeritus Ed Christman received the university’s highest honor, the Medallion of Merit. As a spiritual leader for nearly 50 years, he touched countless lives as a friend and counselor to generations of students.
Veteran Actor Shines
by Chris Barrick • June 2007
James Rebhorn is a character actor who has appeared in more than 100 TV shows, feature films, and plays. He is best known for portraying lawyers, politicians, doctors, and military men, and often plays the bad guy.
Former White House Speechwriter
by Tad Lichtenauer • June 2007
Michael Johns is a health care executive, former federal government official, and conservative policy analyst and writer. In addition to his extensive private sector experience, Johns was a White House speechwriter to President George H. W. Bush.
Acting Icon Remembered
by Tad Lichtenauer • June 2007
Best known for playing the recurring roles of storekeeper Mr. Jones on “Gunsmoke” and Rev. Robert Alden on “Little House on the Prairie,” Dabbs Greer died on April 28, 2007. He was a character actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for more than 50 years.
Salute to Dick Rubottom
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2007
Retired and living in Texas, Dick Rubottom served as the Fraternity’s seventh traveling secretary. In addition to a successful career in the foreign service and as a college administrator, he served on the Grand High Zeta, Educational Foundation, and is an Order of Achievement recipient.
U.S. Lacrosse Exec
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2007
At this month’s 2007 ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Graham D’Alvia hopes the U.S. Indoor Lacrosse team will “Bring It Home.” With the U.S. team beaten by Canada in the 2006 outdoor championship finals, the U.S. indoor team has extra motivation.
Flying Man
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2007
Whether Bill Auld is jumping out of airplanes or flying performers across stages, he knows there is no margin for error. As a flying director for Hall Associates Flying Effects, he recently made his Broadway debut with “Lookingglass Alice.”
South Dakota’s First Alumnus President
by Tad Lichtenauer • April 2007
2006 Order of Achievement recipient Jim Abbott is the first University of South Dakota graduate and Lambda Chi Alpha alumnus to become president. Over the past decade, he has successfully implemented a long-range strategic plan and spearheaded a $130 million fund-raising campaign.
South Dakota State President
by Tad Lichtenauer • April 2007
On January 1, 2007, David Chicoine returned to his home state to become the 19th president of South Dakota State University. He also is an alumnus of the university and Lambda Chi Alpha chapter.
NCAA Division II Sports Leader
by Chris Barrick • April 2007
David Brunk is entering his ninth year as commissioner of the Northeast-10 Conference. Prior to his involvement in intercollegiate athletics, Brunk owned and operated several minor league baseball franchises for the Kansas City Royals and the Pittsburgh Pirates
A Voice ‘Like a Horn’
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2007
Frankie Laine, an honorary member of Lambda Chi Alpha and one of the most popular entertainers of the 1940s and 1950s, died February 6, 2007. He is perhaps best remembered by younger generations for his recordings of the theme to the hit TV Western “Rawhide” and the theme to Mel Brooks’ 1974 big-screen Western spoof “Blazing Saddles.”
Viacom MTV’s Gaming Guru
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2007
Ken Ruck is the head of wireless and interactive for MTV Network Kids and Family Group. He is responsible for the wireless and interactive content for any brand or property within MTV Networks that targets children or families.
Hall of Fame Sportscaster
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2007
A Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Ray Lane spent 40 memorable years as a play-by-play man and sports broadcaster. Lane’s broadcast career spans football, baseball, and basketball, plus he also spent several years as a TV sports anchor and sports director.
