Alumni
Phi Delta Theta is the brotherhood for life. As a result of our powerful bond we are blessed to have access to a large, dedicated, and involved alumni network. Alumni, thank you for all that you do.
Chapter Advisory Board
Board of alumni located mostly in Oregon with some in Texas who work with the board to advise the active chapter members and provide networking and personal development education. To get involved email province president John Lindstrom whose contact information can be accessed below.
Famous Chapter Alumni
The list of greats is continued in the expanded History of Kappa Sigma Nu and Oregon Beta of Phi Delta Theta: “PHI DELTA THETA OR NOTHING!”
Sports:
-A.T. ‘Slats’ Gill – Legendary Basketball Coach and Athletic Director
Basketball Coliseum is named in his memory
-Terry Baker – Winner of the 1962 Heisman Trophy, first person to win the Heisman trophy west of the Mississippi
The most recognized and highly awarded Oregon State University athlete in school history
-Donald L. Bower – Oregon State University Baseballer and Chapter leader
He rose from Driving a delivery truck to the top executive for Chevron Oil
-Rich Brooks – Outstanding College Football Coach at University of Kentucky
-Spec Keene – Legendary Sports figure in Oregon and Oregon State University
-Athletic Director
Bill Austin – Oregon State University Football starter at age 16, NFL Starter at 20 and former NFL coach
Government and Military:
-Douglas McKay – United State Secretary of the Interior, Governor of the State of Oregon, Student Body President and ROTC leader. Served in WW1 and severely wounded.
-Earl Riley – Mayor of Portland
-George Weurch – Mayor of Anchorage
-Richard Miller – Major General, Oregon National Guard
-James Seahorn – U.S. Navy Admiral
Oregon State University Officials:
-Arthur Cordley – DEAN of Agriculture, an adviser to the group
Cordley was a PHI from Michigan
Cordley Hall is named in his honor
-George Peavy – Peavy was the first Dean of Forestry and later became Oregon State University President in 1934
He was initiated with the men her served as adviser
Three buildings at Oregon State University named in his honor.
-Homer Maris – Composer of the Oregon State University Alma Mater
-Ralph Floberg – “Mr President”- ASOSU, Alumni Association, Dad’s Club and OSU Foundation President
-Percy Locey – ASOSU Pres and Oregon State University Athletic Director and Coach.
Business
Holly Cornell – Co- Founder of CH2MHill, one of the largest Engineering firms in the world
The Alumni Center is named in his honor
-Al Bauer – Builder of record number of Liberty ships in WW2
-Ivan Merchant – Builder of many of the state’s bridges
-Wallace Kadderly – “Father” of Oregon Public Broadcasting