Iota Phi Theta has always placed an emphasis on striving for excellence. To that end, Iota Men have made their mark in all fields of endeavor -Academia, Business, Athletics, Entertainment, Government and Military.
Here are just a few of the Iota Men who have achieved recognition for their accomplishments in their professions.
Bro.
Raymond
Grady: President & CEO, Evanston Hospital, Evanston Illinois
Initiated at Alpha Chapter (Morgan State University) , Spring 1970
Bro.
Zemira Jones:
Vice-President of Operations, Radio One, Inc.
Initiated at Nu Chapter (University of Maryland) , Spring 1972
Bro. Earl King: Vice
President/Investment Center Manager, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Initiated at Eta Omega Chapter (Chicago Alumni), Spring, 1999
Bro.
Kevin
Lofton: President and CEO, Catholic Health Initiatives
Initiated at Pi Chapter (Boston University), Spring, 1973
Bro.
Shelley
Stewart: Vice President, Supply Chain, Tyco Corporation
Initiated at Omicron Chapter (Northeastern University) , Spring, 1973
Bro.
Joseph Williams: President & CEO, Hibernia Southcoast Capital,
New Orleans, LA
Initiated at Pi Chapter (Boston University), Spring 1973
Bro. Ed Wood: Senior Vice President,
Liberty Bank & Trust, New
Orleans, LA
Initiated at Alpha Chapter (Morgan State University), Spring, 1972
Bro.
Larry
Johnson: 3rd District Commissioner of DeKalb County (one of the
largest counties in the Atlanta metro area). Initiated at Alpha Lambda Chapter
(Univ. of Illinois), Fall 1987
Bro. Ashley Bell: Former National President, College Democrats of
America
Initiated at Delta Phi Chapter (Valdosta State University), Spring 2000
Honorable Founder Elias Dorsey, Jr.: Former Deputy
Commissioner of Health,
City of Baltimore, MD
Bro. Norman Johnson, Esq.: Judge, District Court of Maryland
Initiated at Alpha Chapter (Morgan State University), Fall, 1969
Bro. Daniel Henson: Former Commissioner of
Housing
City of Baltimore, MD
Bro. Rickey Jones, Esq.: Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
Initiated at Upsilon Chapter (Southern Illinois University), Spring 1975
Bro.
Billy
Ocasio: City Councilman, Chicago, Illinois
Initiated at Alpha Lambda Chapter, (University of Illinois) , Spring, 1980
Bro.
Bobby Rush:
United States Congressman, D-Illinois
Initiated at Eta Omega Chapter (Chicago Alumni), Fall 1997
Bro. Theodore N. Stephens, II, Esq.: Judge, City Municipal Court,
Orange NJ
Initiated at Phi Chapter (Rowan
College), Spring 1975
Bro.
James L. Walls Jr.: Mayor, District Heights, MD
Initiated at Beta Omega Chapter (Washington DC Alumni), Spring 1999
Bro. Sterling Hudson, III: Dean of Admissions
Morehouse College
Initiated at Beta Chapter (Hampton University), Spring 1969
Bro.
Dr. J. Keith Motley: Chancellor
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Initiated at Initiated at Omicron Chapter (Northeastern University) , Fall
1973
Bro.
Dr. Steven
Ray: Professor of Theology and Philosophy
Louisville Seminary
Initiated at Tau Chapter (American International
University), Spring 1981
Bro. Dr. Michael Toney: Director, Student Programs & Assessment
University of Illinois, Chicago
Initiated at Kappa Omega Chapter (Champaign, IL Alumni), Spring 1982
Bro.
Elvin
Hayes: NBA Hall of Fame
Initiated at Alpha Omega Chapter, (Baltimore Alumni), 1976
Bro.
Chidi Iwuoma:
Defensive Back, Super-bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers
(currently with the Tennessee Titans)
Initiated at Gamma Zeta Chapter (University of California, Berkeley), Spring
1997
Bro.
Dave Leitao: Head Basketball Coach, University of Virginia
Initiated at Omicron Chapter (Northeastern University), Fall, 1980
Bro.
Melvin Lister: 2000 and 2004 Olympic Team, Long Jump / Triple Jump
Initiated at Delta Nu Chapter (University of Arkansas), Spring 2000
Bro.
Michael McLeese: Head Men's Basketball Coach,
University of the District of Columbia.
Initiated at Iota Chapter (Elizabeth City State University), Spring 1970
Bro.
Calvin Murphy: NBA Hall-of-Fame
Initiated at Alpha Omega Chapter, (Baltimore Alumni) , 1974
Bro.
Kirby Wilson: Assistant Coach, Arizona Cardinals
Initiated at Alpha Lambda Chapter (University of Illinois), Spring 1982
Bro. Chris Wilson: Defensive End, Washington Redskins
Initiated at Zeta Alpha Chapter (Northwood University), Spring 2002
Bro.
Tommy Frazier: Quarterback, University of
Nebraska. 2-time consensus National Champion 1994-1995 Led the
1995 Nebraska Cornhuskers who were voted the best College team of all-time by
ESPN.com. Individually, he is ranked #33 on the Top Greatest College
Football Players of All-Time (CollegeFootballNews.com)
Initiated at Alpha Kappa Omega Alumni Chapter (Lincoln, Nebraska).
Bro. (Major General) W.
Montague Winfield Commanding General United States Army Cadet Command;
Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Initiated at Eta Chapter (Virginia State University)
Bro. Karl Roberts
Initiated
at Alpha Omicron Omega Graduate Chapter, 2001.
Been an active member of the military since 1983 here he holds the rank of
Sergeant Major.
Sergent Major Roberts has earned 25 medals -- including one for Defense
Meritorious Service (Peacetime) and the Bronze Star (Combat).
Honorable Founder
Webster
Lewis:
Composer, Musician,
Educator
Alpha Iota Omega Chapter
Bro.
T.C.
Carson: Television & Film Actor, (Formerly of "Living Single")
Initiated at Alpha Lambda Chapter (University of Illinois), Spring 1981
Bro.
Spencer Christian: former Weather Anchorman, "Good
Morning America"
Initiated at Beta Chapter (Hampton University) , Spring 1968
Bro.
Michael ("Mike City") Flowers: Music Producer/Composer
Initiated at Alpha Epsilon Chapter (North Carolina Central University),
Spring, 1988
Bro. Desi Arnez Hines, II: Film Actor, (Boyz in the Hood,
House Party 2)
Initiated at
Gamma Phi Chapter (Los Angeles City-Wide),
Spring 2003
Bro. George Nock: Award-winning Fine Artist
(and former Washington Redskins Running Back)
Initiated at Alpha Chapter (Morgan State University), Spring, 1967