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The Distinguished Men of ΤΕΦ

Brothers of Wide Renown

Across more than a century, Tau Epsilon Phi has counted presidents, generals, justices, athletes, entertainers, and scientists among its brothers. Those below are among the most widely recognized names to wear the letters.

All Notable Alumni

Politics and Government

Federal

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower34th President of the United States, 1953–1961, Honorary
  • Elliott H. LevitasU.S. Congressman, Georgia's 4th District, 1975–1985, Emory University (Mu)
  • Omar N. BradleyGeneral of the Army, 1st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1949–1953, Honorary
  • Rick J. SantorumU.S. Senator, Pennsylvania, 1995–2007, Pennsylvania State University (Epsilon Phi)
  • Rabbi David SapersteinU.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Cornell University (Delta)
  • Leon CrestohlMember of the Canadian Parliament for Cartier, McGill University (Omicron)
  • Sidney GottliebCIA Spymaster and Chemist, New York University (Gamma)
  • Matthew BarkerChief of Staff, Texas Air National Guard, George Washington University (Tau Theta)
  • Harold W. GeiselAmerican Diplomat, Johns Hopkins University (Phi Eta)
  • Barry M. BlechmanNuclear Policy Expert/Carter Administration Executive/Think Tank Founder, Queens College (CUNY) (Epsilon Theta)

State

  • Marvin Mandel56th Governor of Maryland, 1969–1979, University of Maryland (Tau Beta)
  • Vincent C. GrayMayor, Washington, DC, 2011–2015, George Washington University (Tau Theta)
  • Michael S. Steele7th Lt. Governor of Maryland, 2003–2007, Johns Hopkins University (Phi Eta)
  • Kirill ReznikMaryland House of Delegates, 2007–2023, Florida International University (Beta Delta)
  • Barry KutunFlorida House of Representatives, 1973–1986, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • William A. MarovitzIllinois State Senate, 1981–1993, DePaul University (Phi Kappa)
  • Christopher TrueNew Hampshire State Representative for District 4, 2014–Present, University of Southern Maine (Phi Deuteron)
  • Brian L. JonesMaine State House of Representatives for District 45, 2012–2014, University of Southern Maine (Phi Deuteron)
  • Peter A. GarciaAssistant Counsel to NJ Governor Florio; Deputy Public Defender NJ; Lt. Colonel, US Army Reserve, Rutgers University–Camden (Sigma Epsilon)
  • Kenneth M. MyersFlorida House 1965–1968 and Florida Senate 1968–1980, University of North Carolina (Omega)
  • Murray DubbinFlorida House 1963–1974, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • Bob DuffSenator and Majority Leader, Connecticut State Senate, 2005–Present, Lynchburg University (Delta Chi)
  • Harry KrafNew York State Assemblyman for 75th District, 1967–1972, Fordham University (Epsilon)
  • Julius C. Michaelson66th Attorney General of Rhode Island, 1975–1979, Boston University (Theta)

Local

  • E.J. "Mutt" EvansMayor, Durham, North Carolina, 1951–1963, University of North Carolina (Omega)
  • Monroe E. EvansMayor, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1965–1969, University of North Carolina (Omega)
  • Leon Irving SchneiderMayor, Gastonia, North Carolina, 1954–1957, University of North Carolina (Omega)
  • Rick KrisemanMayor, St. Petersburg, Florida, 2014–Present, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • Steven Van GrackMayor, Rockville, Maryland, 1985–1987, University of Maryland (Tau Beta)
  • Robert J. DryfoosNew York City Councilman, 1980–1991, Marietta College (Epsilon Pi)
  • Lynn J. EllinsCounty Commissioner (District 1/Chair), Dona Ana County, NM, Columbia University (Alpha)
  • Steven FulopMayor, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2013–Present, Binghamton University (Phi Pi)
  • Dennis L. IrishAt-Large Councilor, Worcester, Massachusetts City Council, 1999–2008, Clark University (Epsilon Xi)
  • Charles DiGruccioCouncilman, Peekskill, New York City Council, 2026–Present, Queens College (Epsilon Theta)

Judiciary

Federal

  • Irving R. KaufmanSenior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit), 1973–1992, Fordham University (Epsilon)
  • Marvin H. ShoobSenior Judge, U.S. District Court (Georgia), 1979–2017, University of Georgia (Nu)
  • Leo M. GordonSenior Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade, 2006–Present, University of North Carolina (Omega)

State

  • Theodore G. BloomJudge, Maryland Court of Special Appeals, 1983–1996, University of Maryland (Tau Beta)
  • Jeffrey M. AtlasJustice of the New York State Supreme Court, 1982–2005, Syracuse University (Sigma)
  • Kevin EmasJudge, Third District, Florida Court of Appeals, 2010–Present, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • Eliot Kenneth CohenJudge, first justice of the Probate and Family Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts (Tau Pi)
  • Richard H. BernsteinAssociate Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, University of Michigan (Chi)

Local

  • Kenneth A. GottliebJudge, Broward County, Florida Circuit Court, 2009–Present, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • Martin ZilberJudge, Miami-Dade County, Florida Circuit Court, 2014–2021, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)

Arts, News, and Entertainment

  • Larry DavidWriter, Actor, Comedian of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, University of Maryland (Tau Beta)
  • George StephanopoulosPolitical Commentator, ABC News, and former Senior Advisor to President Clinton 1993–1996, Columbia University (Alpha)
  • Larry KingTelevision and Radio Host, Honorary
  • Jerry SpringerTelevision Host, The Jerry Springer Show, Tulane University (Epsilon Kappa)
  • Joseph WapnerJudge, The People's Court, University of Southern California (Tau Gamma)
  • Mat FrancoMagician, Winner of America's Got Talent Season 9, University of Rhode Island (Tau Omega)
  • Edward B. GradingerSenior Vice President and CEO, 20th Century Fox, New York University–Heights (Epsilon Gamma)
  • Benjamin "Benny" GoodmanBand Leader, Jazz Musician, Honorary
  • Harold RomeMusician, Composer, Lyricist for Musical Theater, Yale University (Iota)
  • Jeff AltmanStand Up Comedian and Actor, Johns Hopkins University (Phi Eta)
  • Gary KottWriter and Supervising Producer, The Cosby Show, Marietta College (Epsilon Phi)
  • Robert ShermanSongwriter, University of Southern California (Tau Gamma)
  • Martin L. GottfriedCritic, columnist, and author, Columbia University (Alpha)
  • Newton K. FrohlichAward-winning author and novelist, Columbia University (Alpha)
  • Michael "Mickey" RoseProducer, Writer, and Filmmaker, New York University (Gamma)
  • Harold Jerome GittesMovie Producer, University of Massachusetts (Tau Pi)
  • Eli EvansAuthor, University of North Carolina (Omega)
  • Love 22 (Lawrence Wagner)Perennial Presidential candidate, entertainer, and philosopher, University of Rhode Island (Tau Omega)

Sports and Athletics

  • Arnold "Red" AuerbachCoach, Boston Celtics, 1950–1966, George Washington University (Tau Theta)
  • Stephen M. RossOwner/Chairman, Miami Dolphins, 2008–Present, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • Jerry GreenspanBasketball, Philadelphia 76ers, 1963–1965, University of Maryland (Tau Beta)
  • Jedd FischAmerican Football, Offensive Coordinator, Los Angeles Rams, 2019–Present, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • Howie RosemanEVP of Football Operations, Philadelphia Eagles, 2015–Present, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • Howard KatzBasketball, Owner, Philadelphia 76ers, 1981–1996, University of Maine (Tau Zeta)
  • Dick StocktonSportscaster, Syracuse University (Sigma)
  • Jerry MarkbreitAmerican Football Referee, 1965–1998, University of Illinois (Psi)
  • Eddie FoglerBasketball, Collegiate Coach, 1971–2001, University of North Carolina (Omega)
  • Bob VogelAmerican Football, Baltimore Colts, 1963–1972, Ohio State University (Tau Delta)

Science, Business, and Industry

  • Samuel J. LeFrakReal Estate Tycoon, University of Maryland (Tau Beta)
  • Jonas SalkMedical Research, Founder of the Polio Vaccine, Honorary
  • Neil WoodwardNASA Astronaut and Commander, United States Navy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Xi)
  • Raymond KurzweilInventor and Futurist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Xi)
  • Mike SagerAuthor and Journalist, Emory University (Mu)
  • Harold LevitonPresident, Leviton Manufacturing Company, University of Miami (Tau Xi)
  • Stanley SteinbergSenior Vice President, Walt Disney Imagineering, Georgia Tech (Phi)
  • Barry BerishPresident, Jim Beam Distilleries, University of Florida (Tau Alpha)
  • Charles CumelloChief Executive Officer, Walden Books, Hunter College (Epsilon Mu)
  • Kenneth CortChairman of the Board and CEO, Zale Department Stores, University of Pennsylvania (Rho)
  • Harris RosenFounder, President & CEO, Rosen Hotels and Resorts, Cornell University (Delta)
  • Ira BerlinSenior Vice President, Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., University of North Carolina (Omega)
  • Irving E. CohenExecutive Vice President, E.F. Hutton Properties, City College of New York (Epsilon Lambda)
  • David DesmonSenior Vice President, Shearson Lehman Brothers, Tulane University (Epsilon Kappa)
  • Alan E. MasterPresident, Ensign Bank Federal, Savings, and Loan, Cornell University (Delta)
  • James R. ShulmanSenior Vice President, Boston Private Bank, Syracuse University (Sigma)
  • Sandy J. StewartFounder, Paradigm Genetics (now Cogenics Icoria Inc.), Rutgers University–Camden (Sigma Epsilon)
  • Michael JesanisCEO, National Grid USA, Clarkson University (Lambda Phi Epsilon)
  • Max AbramovitzArchitect, University of Illinois (Psi)
  • Chad TrujilloAstronomer, Co-discoverer of Eris (dwarf planet), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Xi)
  • Louis HarrisPollster, Founder of The Harris Poll, University of North Carolina (Omega)
  • Bernard SiegelExecutive Director, The Genetics Policy Institute, University of Miami (Tau Xi)
  • David SalomonCancer Research Scientist and Co-discoverer of the Cripto-1 gene, Clark University (Epsilon Xi)
  • Leonard MinskyPresident of Superior Paper Products, University of Maine (Tau Zeta)
  • Eugene IsenbergChairman of the Board and CEO, Nabors Industries, Inc., University of Massachusetts (Tau Pi)
  • Aihud PevsnerSubatomic physicist who discovered the Eta meson particle, Columbia University (Alpha)
  • Dr. Lawrence KuznetzNASA Engineer/Astronaut, Apollo Mission Flight Controller, Columbia University (Alpha)
  • Herbert KasperFashion Designer, New York University (Gamma)
  • Stanley FalkowFamed microbiologist and microbe hunter, University of Maine (Tau Zeta)
  • Dr. Maurice 'Barry' StermanNoted neurologist, founder of the field of Neurofeedback, University of California, Los Angeles (Tau Upsilon)
  • Patrick Sydney DumontCOO, Las Vegas Sands Corporation, and partial owner and Governor of the Dallas Mavericks, Johns Hopkins University (Phi Eta)

Academia

  • Albert J. RosenthalDean, Columbia University School of Law, 1979–1984, University of Pennsylvania (Rho)
  • Arthur JoblinVice President of Student Affairs, Drexel University, 1979–1989, Drexel University (Epsilon Eta)
  • Adrian HarrisVice Chancellor, University of California, Los Angeles, 1958–2009, Illinois Institute of Technology (Rho Delta Rho)
  • Phillip S. KaplanPresident Emeritus, University of New Haven (Kaplan Hall named for him), University of Massachusetts (Tau Pi)
  • Gregor M. O'BrienChancellor, University of New Orleans, 1987–2003, Lehigh University (Tau Alpha Kappa)