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Edward Kirchner
School: Ohio State
Chapter: Ohio Gamma Theta
Graduated: 1935
Recipient of the "Brother of the Century Award" at the 1989 Centennial Convention, Brown University
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Gene Kelly (Eugene Curran Kelly)
School: University of Pittsburg
Chapter: Pennsylvania Mu
Graduated: 1933
A very famous Entertainer, Kelly earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pittsburg in 1933. Kelly was a dance instructor who made it to Broadway and then to Hollywood in time to become a top musical star during the 1940s and '50s. Kelly's euphoric, puddle-splashing dance from Singin' In the Rain is one of the iconic moments of 20th-century Hollywood. Kelly was a major exponent of 20th century filmed dance, known for his energetic and athletic dancing style, his good looks and the likeable characters that he played on screen. Although he is probably best known today for his performance in Singin' in the Rain, he dominated the Hollywood musical film from the mid 1940s until its demise in the late 1950s. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Kelly among the Greatest Male Stars of All Time, ranking at No. 15.
John F. Kennedy
Honorary Alumnus Initiate
Chapter: Massachusetts Lambda
One of Phi Kappa Theta’s more prominent alumni’s, he was married to Jacqueline Kennedy and became the thirty-fifth President of the United States. In 1960 he became the youngest person ever to be elected as President of the United States, and the second youngest, after Theodore Roosevelt, to serve. Kennedy served from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. The Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the building of the, the Space Race, the American Civil Rights Movement and early events of the Vietnam War took place during his presidency.
Paul Allen
School: Washington State
Chapter: Washington Alpha Delta
Initiated: 1975
With Bill Gates, he formed Microsoft. Allen regularly appears on lists of the richest people in the world; as of 2007 Forbes ranks him the fifth richest American [1], worth an estimated $18.0 billion. He is the founder and chairman of Vulcan Inc. (his private asset management company) and chairman of Charter Communications. Allen also has a multibillion dollar investment portfolio which includes large stakes in DreamWorks Animation SKG, Digeo, Oxygen Media, real estate holdings and more than 40 other technology, media and content companies. Allen also owns two professional sports teams: The Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association.
Bob Bailey
School: Purdue University
Chapter: Indiana Zeta
Graduated: 1952
Professional and Business Success
Retired after 41 years of Service with Lilly Industries, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN. Having several titles, which included Technical Director, Sales Manager, Vice President and served on company’s Board of Directors for 23 years. He was head of the Scientific Committee, National Paint and Coatings Association for 4 years and president of Downtown Optimist Club
Bob sat at different levels of the SCORE Association including; Chairman 1999-2001, Member Board of Directors 2001-2004, District Director of IN 2005-Present. He was chairman, Indianapolis Zoo Capital Campaign and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers American Chemical Society. Bailey was also the advisor, Junior Achievement for 11 years
Fraternity Involvement and Service
- President, Indiana Zeta Alumni of Phi Kappa Theta
- Member of Phi Kappa Theta Board of Directors, 1975-1981.
- President of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, 1977-1981.
- Phi Kappa Theta Foundation Board Member
- Distinguished Service Award from Phi Kappa Theta, 1989.
- Winner of the 2007 Men of Excellence Program at the 56th Biennial Convention.
Family and Interests
Married to Jackie with three daughters; Kimberle, Barbara and Jennifer. Bob also has five grandchildren and enjoys spending time on the golf course.
Doug D. Dilling
School: Kansas State University
Chapter: Kansas Iota
Graduated: 1984
Fraternity Involvement and Service
After serving as Chapter President and National Secretary, Doug Dilling graduated from Kansas State University (Kansas Iota) in 1984 and immediately joined the PKT national office staff, then in Worcester, MA. After moving the Executive Offices to Indianapolis, Doug spent the next eight years as the Fraternity's Executive Director, providing leadership for planning, fund raising and staff operations.
Doug was as well the recipient of the Men of Excellence Award at Phi Kappa Theta’s 2006 Leadership College.
Professional and Business Success
Upon his retirement from professional fraternity life, Doug's career continued in the not-for-profit arena, serving as Managing Director for a professional modern dance company followed by eight years as Vice President for Marketing and Development for Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting, the local PBS/NPR affiliate where he provided leadership for a 17-member team responsible for raising over $8 Million annually.
Doug started his real estate career in 2001 and quickly became one of the top producing agents in the company of 130 Realtors. He is currently the Managing Broker for Century 21 In The City in downtown Indianapolis.
About Brother Dilling
Doug serves as member of the Dance Kaleidoscope Board of Directors, the Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association and is a development advisor to Broadway United Methodist Church. Doug is also an accomplished tenor soloist and studio musician. He and his partner of 14 years, Chris, have restored an 1890's home in an historic urban neighborhood in Indianapolis.
Dan Devine
School: Missouri Columbia
Chapter: Missouri Kappa Upsilon
Graduated: 1965
Devine was a football coach who served as head coach at three colleges and also served for four years as head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1971 to 1974. During his final coaching stint, he led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to the 1977 national championship.
Other Famous Phi Kaps:
Peter A. Peterson - Vice-President of Bristol Myers
His Eminence John Krol in Philadelphia, PA
Peter J. Fay - Supervisor, Library of Congress
Ralph Rohner - Dean, Catholic University Law School
John B. Cotter, Jr. - Editor, Washington Post
Jim Rowe - National Editor, Wathing Post
Eugene McCarthy - U.S. Senator, Minnesota
John Lobbia - CEO of Detroit Edison
Rev. William McInnes - President, Jesuit Colleges and Universities
Bob Aspromonte - Houston Astros Third Baseman
Frank Starzel - Former Head of the Associated Press
Charles E. Arch - President, Blistex, Inc.
Robert W. Galvin - President, Motorola Corp.
Dale Rohr - Vice-President of Kansas City Royals
Ken Bailey - Controller of National Basketball Association
Paul Giel - Pitcher, New York Giants
A.J. Cervantes - St. Louis Mayor
Dan Devine - Missouri Football Coach
Richard Stegmeier - President and CEO, Union Oil of CA
Pierre F. Lavedan - Vice-President of General Dynamics
Gary A. Thobidau - President, University of Wisconsin
Robert Bennett - Majority Whip, Ohio State Senate
Thomas Patton - President, Republic Steel
Joseph M. Barr - State Senator, Mayor of Pittsburgh
John J. Barton - Former Mayor of Indianapolis
Richard J. Hughes - Former Governor of New Jersey
Hon. Paul Hardy - Former Lt. Gov, Louisiana
James J. Clerkin, Jr. - President, General Telephone
Most Rev. Bernard J. Flanagan in Worchester, MA
Kiki De la Garza - Former United States Congressman
Mike Eckert - CEO of Pathfire, Former President of The Weather Channel
Brother Joesph Burke - Former President of LaSalle University
His Eminence John Wright in Worchester, MA
Patrick Ellis, Ph.D. - President, Catholic University