FSU Pikes Delta Lambda Newsletter- May 2025

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CHAPTER NEWS

In cooperation with St Thomas Moore Co-Cathedral, a Devine Mercy Mass was performed Sunday, April 27^th at the Pike house. “In the wake of recent tragedy on our campus, Pi Kappa Alpha invites the FSU community to come together in prayer and healing. Please join our Brotherhood this Sunday for a special Catholic Mass at the Pike House. As we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, may this be a moment of light, unity, and hope for our campus. All are welcome and we especially invite all members of the FSL community.”

For the record, this means that Pike has won the overall IM title more times than all the other IFC fraternities combined in this first quarter of the 21^st Century.
From the Chapter: “Congrats to our brothers for bringing home the 2024–25 All Campus IM Championship by a landslide. Shoutout to all of our athletes for bringing it home. Champions in Basketball, Football, Softball, and Frisbee.”

Editor’s note: Now, for some of our alumni who will be shocked to see the word ‘Frisbee’ it should be acknowledged that Frisbee is now a big deal, and our guys love it. For those who remember Frisbee as the sport of choice for the ragged unwashed on Landis Green, competitive Frisbee today has become an acclaimed and honored pursuit.
Nostalgia will recall when fraternities at FSU competed in IM sports like Track & Field, Wrestling, Superstars, Soccer, etc. Time and tastes change, but Champions are always Champions. Congratulations to Florida State’s Premier Fraternity.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 writes, “IM Champions, football (7x7 and 4v4 both) won to end the year. The Catholic Mass initiative was a great success. All National surveys and standards applications have been completed for the Smythe Award. All awards will be handed out at the beginning of August. We had an absolutely fantastic semester all around.”

Acting leader for the summer is Rush Chairman Cannon Diehl ’23. 850-443-9051
[email protected]

Alumni News

Ginger writes, “My sweet son, Mike, and me, in Atlanta. We split the tomahawk ribeye and an old fashioned (or two). Till next time baby boy.” Ginger was an active Pike Little Sister, and a member of Tri-Delta Sorority. Her father is Coach Bobby Bowden ’49 (Chapter Eternal), her brother is Jeff Bowden ’80. And Michael’s father was John Madden ’78 (Chapter Eternal). Coach Bowden participated in his grandson Michael’s initiation Ritual in 2014.

Better Days, Long Ago

Rich Wall ‘66 writes, “Oh my!  I did some digging yesterday and figured this photo was taken in 1994.  Beginning in 1991, one of us had a kid attending FSU.  My son, Chris (lost colony/Fireman member), was the first.  Jimmie later had a daughter attending and Reever a son (now a country rock star and big supporter of The Battle’s End).  We used their attendance to schedule annual reunions in the Fall.  Hump, being a Silver Chief, could get tickets.  We’d stay at the same hotel.  Come in Thursday, play golf on Friday, go to Hooters for lunch, attend game on Saturday, and leave Sunday.  Noles were usually victorious no matter who they played.  Of course, there were the usual nostalgic visits in Tally.  Our reunions ended when Hump was diagnosed with ALS.  Still treasure the memories.  I mentioned the last reunion in Hump’s eulogy.”

Ad Astra

The ‘Pikes of the 60s’ were hit especially hard by the deaths of Bob Reeve ’66 and Don Mulligan ’68. Each Brother entered Chapter Eternal this March.

Don and Bob were popular Brothers, loyal to the Fraternity and valued friends. Along with Dave Giordano ’65, Bob Reeve was a co-Founder of the Pike Little Sisters organization (of which he served as Coordinator), and helped draft the original Little Sister Initiation ceremony; a copy is in the Chapter Archives. Don’s son Kyle Mulligan played basketball for the Seminoles in the mid-1990s and would have been a Legacy Pike if we had been on campus in those years.

Soon after the sad news was received, one Brother sent a gift of $1,000 to The Old Guard to be designated as a Memorial to Bob Reeve.

Here are some edited biographical remarks that Bob shared with the Pikes of the 60s in 2021:

“Departing FSU after my senior year was not my idea, but my draft board changed my classification from student to 1A. Exploring my options, I decided to take the best offer: The United States Marine Corps…After my separation, I returned to Mobile and fully intended to get back to Tallahassee, get my degree and enroll in graduate school. But it was then that “life happened”: I met a girl, got married and started a family. I discovered I enjoyed outside sales: advertising, pharmaceuticals, decorative products. These pursuits took me to Birmingham, Atlanta, Washington, Chicago and other major cities. Back in Mobile in the early 1990s, I re-married, and spent 20 years in industrial safety and health as an instructor, trainer, site-inspector and Director. I still do consulting and inspection work.

The idea for a Pike Little Sisters organization came from David Giordano ’65 who approached me in the spring of 1966. We began interviewing girls and the process took on a life of its own. It was always intended that the organization be semi-independent, with their own officers and rules of governance. That meant there needed to be a liaison to coordinate the activities of the organization with those of the Chapter. I didn’t want the job of babysitting 30 sharp, hot women every two weeks, but somebody had to do it”

Jim Riscigno ’65 wrote, “It is sad to see our numbers dwindle but such is the course of our lives with most of us in our 80’s.  My involvement thanks to Ray Hayes ’63 (Chapter Eternal) in 65 and 66 was not one that enabled me to be involved like you and the others due to my jobs and other responsibilities, but I feel a strong bond and agree with you that we should strive to spend any time we can together.  I would hope we could plan another event and gathering for the group from the 60’s.  I will be happy to help if I can as I live parttime in Tallahassee now.  Ginger and I purchased a place at Westminster Oaks a great CCRC here in Tallahassee. Phi Phi !! Jim Riscigno [email protected] 850-322-8822

David Orr ’62 writes, “Well, I hope that everyone is thinking/considering another Pike '60's gathering before we lose to many more of this ancient crowd.  Always a sad note to receive this info but thank you for letting us know. I remember Bob Reeve quite well during my last couple of years in Tallahassee and enjoyed catching up with him during our reunion several years back. We are all aging, hopefully gracefully and pleasant memories, good times and friends help to ease our transition. Phi Phi!!! I know that I will miss Buddy Inman ’60 and now Bob Reeve!!! Make sure that Silly Frew ’67 is available for entertainment.”

Jim Poe ‘66 wrote: “No one had a better roomie than me.  We set the standard in the "New House" decor and hospitality.”  [email protected]

Tom Wurzbach ’64 wrote, “Delta Lambda is well represented in Chapter Eternal”. [email protected]

Dick Klunk ’67 wrote, “It was sad to hear of the passing of our two Brothers.  I wish I had got to know them better.  I’m sure, as for all of us, that being a Pike was a cherished memory for them. Prayers and condolences go out to their families. [email protected]

Bob Ward ’67 wrote, “I do remember as I was Bob’s Little Brother….  We shared a number of memories during our reunion couple years back.” [email protected] (321) 287-4608

Bob White ’63 wrote, “Always Sad to hear such news but at our point in life it’s far too often!! May they now reunite with our brothers who have gone before!! Rest in peace. Phi Phi K A.” [email protected]

Rich Wall ’66, “[Bob] was a heartbreaking loss for me.  The 2021 reunion was the last time I saw him.  We sat together during the game and the thrilling ending.  I talked to him a number of times since then.  Always fun.  His health was failing him which is why he was in a hospice in Nashville at the end near his son, Tyler.  He was the very best kind of friend.” [email protected] 

Bob Tunkel ’66 wrote, “As you probably remember, Bob had the tough assignment as Little Sisters coordinator!” [email protected]

Fred Buhl ‘69 wrote, “It is always sad to lose a friend. Adding to the burden is the realization that we are at the age where our friends and relatives are passing regularly. Each day is a gift - try to do something special each day. And 'special' does not have to be a big event. - just a kind word or phone call is special to someone.” All the best, Fred Buhl [email protected]

John Stoner ’64 wrote, “Attended a Celebration of Life this afternoon. Way too many of those lately!”
[email protected]

Don Altemus ’66 wrote, “So sorry to read of their passing. Just a few years ago I sat with Bob Reeve at the reunion football game with Noles taking down the Canes. Getting a lot of practice with end of life reality these days. Only can fight on every day!” [email protected]

Bill Knight ’69 wrote, “Gentlemen, please join me as I take a reflective moment…With the passing of each of our Brothers, I am called back to those memorable times spent together…Bob Reeve and I were good friends at FSU…nicknaming me “Digger” in keeping with my college years in my ‘Funeral Director/Coroner’ roles to support my “college expenses”.

We went our separate ways during those troubling months that followed graduation ‘69. But as fortune would follow, we were reconnected, incredibly, through Bob’s son Tyler, meeting by sheer luck in 2010 on a group ski trip to Vail, CO with young Delta Lambda Pikes, FSU Cheerleaders, Adam Corey and my great friend and host, Dan Gilbertson, Tallahassee business owner and entrepreneur.

One question led to another and we ended up calling Bob at midnight…figured I would be given Grace on that!  We reconnected at that point and greatly enjoyed our get togethers that followed in the years to come as well as the zoom calls shared with many of you.

Rev. Billy Graham once said, ”When we are confronted with the death of someone we love, we all pause for a moment in time, to consider Eternity”. 

As Pikes, our brotherly love is exemplified by the acceptance, kindness and dignity we show one another and those around us and by the respect we show to ourselves and others.

Across the past 58 years for me…longer for some of you…the endearing memories of Pi Kappa Alpha continue to live on, shared by us all and have been a foundational cornerstone of maturity and growth.

Let not your Hearts be troubled, Gentlemen…🙏

Pi Kappa Alpha’s “Chapter Eternal” holds reservations for each of us…and because I have yet to locate my expiration date anywhere, (other than on my Pacemaker Battery 🤣), I choose to live each day to its fullest…as if it were my last!  

Dave Mathews got it right, when he sang…”Celebrate we will, for life is short, but sweet, for certain!

In the Bonds of Pi Kappa Alpha. Bill Knight ’69 [email protected]

Special Thanks

We are deeply grateful to our Delta Lambda alumni for your most recent, generous responses to support the Old Guard. These contributions are from May.

Thank you to Joel Padgett ‘71 for his $100 annual contribution. Joel is one of five Directors of the Old Guard. [email protected] 

Thank you as well to past SMC Jon Graber ’02 for his $100 annual gift to the Old Guard.
We can always count on our Legacy Dads for their support. Anthony Cabrera ’81 sent a generous $250 donation. [email protected] Anthony’s son is Michael Cabrera ’22.

A special thanks to Russell Sexton ’77 most welcome contribution of $1,000, which makes him a member of The Sembler Society. Russell’s brother is Jerry Sexton ’74. “Glad to do it! Jerry and I gained more than we gave from Pike at FSU, and this is a chance to pay back. The reunion was a great event and we hope to attend many more.”
One especially poignant response was from a Brother who wished to make an anonymous $1,000 Memorial contribution in the name of Robert (Bob) M. Reeve ’66.

Delta Lambda’s MONTHLY LUNCHEONS

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 chairs the meetings beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM. 
Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 [email protected] 
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 [email protected] 
Chapter SMC Owen Murtagh ’22 813-382-6340 [email protected]

The next Luncheon will be Wednesday, June 4th 2025

Old Guard of Delta Lambda (updated May, 2025)
The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni
(See The Sembler Society members, for single gifts of more than $1,000)

THE OLD GUARD
Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more.
Tim Allen ’76 2024, 2025, 2026
Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dan Akre ’83 2016, 2017
Charlie Barnes ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ed Barnes ’71 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Joe Beasley ’83 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80; grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018
Richard Boyd ’66 2025
Gabriel Brady ’58 2020
Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State) 2021, 2024
Peter Burnett ’68 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Sembler Society in 2025 with a Memorial gift
Anthony Cabrera ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Anthony gives more than the annual $100
Eric Carr ’01 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79) 2022
Jay Campbell ’87 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Jay, thank you for the additional gift this year
Bill Cheek ’61 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jim Cobb ’63 (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Frank Cooke ’65 2020, 2021, 2023
Chuck Cottrell ’80 2019, 2020, 20221, 2022 (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)
Bob Coury ’72 2023
Ozmel Cuan ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Wayne Curtiss ’83 2022, 2023, 2024
Dustin Daniels ’10 2016
Josh Davis ’02 2021
Phil Doumar ’09 2017, 2024
Bob Duggan ’64 2022
Jeff Epley ’96 (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Miguel Fernandez ’77 (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Fernandez ’10 2021, 2022, 2023
Jim Finch ‘81 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Jim Floyd ’76 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dave Frew ’67 2020
Lewis Fusco ’05 2020
Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Pete Gioitta ’82 2022
Dave Giordano ’65 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jon Graber ’02 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Glenn Grant ’82 2017, 2022, 2023
Connor Gray ‘11 2018
Bill Gregory ’77 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Halfacre ’85 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Hall ’49 (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Scotty Howell ’06 (brother Seth Howell ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Hicks ’83 2020
Kyle Hill ’16 2020
Howard Hunter ’73 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bruce Johnson ’81 2017
Jay Johnson ‘83 2016 Joined the Sembler Society in 2018. 
Wayne Johnson ’72 2025
Harry Kapple ’69 2025
Ryan Kelly ’06 2023
Dick Klunk ’67 2020, 2021, 2023
Bill Knight ’69 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
David Kresge ’73 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Mike Lait ’78 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (see gift to Sembler Society)
Joe Liguori ’81 2021
Mike Lilly ’84 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Carlos Lindo ’05 2016
Steve Lowski ’84 Contributed $1,000 in 2025 to The Sembler Society; and an additional $1,000 to the Old Guard general fund.
David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sloan MacKarvich ’01 2021 (*also Sembler Society)
Harvey Mackler ’72 (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Trent Mallory ’81 2017, 2021, 2022
David Markowski ’79 $1,000 (see Sembler Society)
Mike Markowski ’75 (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16 ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79) 2016
Jordan McAlister ’07 2023
Noah C. McKinnon ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Austin McLeod ’15 2022, 2023
Stuart McLeroy ’79 2021
Jack McMullen ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Merganthaler ’13 2022
Andy Miller ‘70 2021, 2022, 2023
J.L. Milton ’62 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tom Misiuk ’83  2021
Jim Montano ’64 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022
Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021
Alex Mullineaux ’01 2019, 2021
Eli Nortelus ’01 2018
Marco Novak ’01 2016
Harry Orwig ’66 2018
Serge Osaulenko ’01 2017
Joel Padgett ’71 2016, 2019, 2023, 2024
Jim Parsons ’81 2017
John Peacock ’01 2018, 2019, 2020 Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque
Chris Pepin ’01 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Khoung Phan ’01 2019
Jim Poe ’66 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
David Ponder ’80 2017
Gary Prescott ’72 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dr. Jace Provo ’83 2020
Matt Raulerson ’83 2022
Ernie Reiter ’86 2023
Steve Roden ’71 2024 (brother is Scott Roden)
Tyler Russell ’10 2020
Matt Schulis ’01 2022
Randy Sears ’79 2024 $500
Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74 (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.
Tim Sheridan ’78 2022, 2023 Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024
Griffin Siegel ‘78 2016 2017
Peter Singhal ’15 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++
Barry Smith ’72 2024
Kevin Stokes ’13 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Bob Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
John Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Stoner ’88 2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 *Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.
Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01 2022
Doug Tatum ’77 2021
Todd Trimmer ’69 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bob Tunkel ’66 2020, 2021, 2022
Tarek Waked ’09 2019
Steve Walker ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Ward ’67 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Kevin Wheeler ’09 (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09) 2021
Wade Wilcox ‘86 (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021
Bill Williams ’85 2019, 2020
Rob Williamson ’87 2018, 2020, 2021
Alan Winslette ’77 2018, 2019, 2023
Manny Zamora ’87 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bart Ziegler ’83 2021

THE SEMBLER SOCIETY of The Old Guard
Brothers have made single gifts of $1,000 or more to The Old Guard
(Sembler Society donors’ names are in boldface)

[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]
Ed Barnes ’71 
[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]
Charlie Bradley ’81 a September 2019 addition to the Sembler Society
Peter Burnett ’68 January 2025 Memorial Gift in the name of older brother Russ Burnett ’65 Pete passed into Chapter Eternal immediately after he made this memorial gift.
[Craig S. Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]
Sean Carbonell ’86 Joined the Sembler Society in 2025 with his generous gift of $2,000
Chuck Cottrell ’80 Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter. And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500. Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!
Jim Crews ’78 
Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.
Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)
Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)
Jim Finch ‘81
[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]
Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)
David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)
[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]
Bruce Johnson ‘81
Jay B. Johnson ‘83
Bobby Jones ‘72
Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)
[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.
[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]
Mike Lait ’78 generous 2025 gift places him in the Sembler Society
John Leavitt ’77 (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)
Steve Lowski ’84 In 2025 to the Sembler Society
Sloan MacKarvich ‘01
David Markowski ’79 (son is Weston Markowski ’19, University of Oregon).
Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)
Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]
Roy McDonald ’79 two gifts at the Sembler Society level
Ryan McElveen ’95 (2020)
Noah C. McKinnon ‘65
Rich Newsome ‘83
David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society member
Matt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)
[Robert M. Reeve ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2025]
Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18
Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.
Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)
Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)
Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)
Russell Sexton ’77 (brother is Jerry Sexton ’74). Russell joined the Sembler Society in May, 2025.
Dr Ben Sharp ’60 Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.
Tim Sheridan ’79 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); Tim assists with the newsletter. This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.
Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.
[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name]
(The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)
Bob Tunkel ‘66
Rich Wall ‘66
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)

2025 Chapter Leadership

2025 Delta Lambda Elected Officers

SMC Owen Murtagh ‘22 813-382-6340 
[email protected] 
Treasurer Andrew Schatz 610-585-9035 
[email protected] 
External VP Jack Lennon 813-340-2032
[email protected] 
Internal VP Dylan Culmone ‘22 609-457-2248
[email protected] 
Social Chairman Chris Johnson ‘22 407-421-3337
[email protected] 
Sergeant-at-Arms Nick DiLeo 845-905-6685
[email protected]

2024-2025 Alumni Advisory Board

Chapter Advisor: John Peacock ‘01 
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 
Chapter Advisory Board: Rudy Rowe ’87, Joe Feheley ’81, Eli Nortelus ’01, Jeff Moore ‘81
Legends of Delta Lambda: Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman
Legends of Delta Lambda: Jimmy Keen ’73, Vice chairman
Legends of Delta Lambda: Peter Ford ’14, General Contractor
Rush Advisors: Doug Russell ’79 and Charlie Barnes ‘65
Faculty Advisors: Andy Miller ’70 and Doug Tatum ‘77
Finance Advisor and Advisor to Treasurer and Secretary: Eli Nortelus ‘01
Risk Management: Tor Friedman (Delta Tau Delta); Carlos Lindo ’05, Clint Wallace ‘01
Pledge Education Advisor: John Peacock ’01 an Eli Nortelus ‘01
Technology Advisor, newsletter Publisher & Webmaster: Chris Dietz ‘87
Alumni Association Activity Chairmen: Gary Prescott ’72, Mark Smith ‘78
Alumni Association President: Eric Carr ‘01
Advisor on Conduct of the Ritual: Scott Roix ‘85
Newsletter Editors: Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65
Member-at-Large and Activity Advisor: TBD
Chaplaincy Advisor: Dylan Nielander ‘05; plus John Peacock ’01; Rev. Rick Blythe ‘72

Chapter Advisor Emeritus Ed Barnes ’71 National Chapter Advisor of the Year 2005
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Joe Feheley ’81 (son Sean Feheley ’14)
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Jimmy Keen ’73 (son Michael Keen ’14)
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Doug Russell ’78 (son Tyler Russell ’10)

These six alumni organizations exist to support Pi Kappa Alpha at Florida State

The Legends of Delta Lambda. Legends owns the Chapter House. Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman. Jimmy Keen ‘73, Legends Vice Chairman. Capital gifts may also be made directly to the Legends of Delta Lambda. Brent Sembler [email protected] 

The Delta Lambda Chapter Advisory Board.  Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 Chairs the Chapter Advisory Board. John Peacock ’01, 850-321-2198  [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Alumni Association. Eric Carr ’01, President. [email protected] 

The Old Guard of Delta Lambda. The Old Guard is the alumni annual fund. Jack McMullen ’64 and David Rancourt ’84 are Co-Chairmen of the Old Guard oversight board. 

The Legacy Dads of Delta Lambda. Doug Russell ’78, Founder and President. [email protected] 

The Delta Lambda Communications Team. The Delta Lambda Website and the Delta Lambda Monthly Newsletter are productions of Dietz Consulting, Inc. Chris Dietz ’87, owner. The monthly newsletter is Edited by Tim Sheridan ’78 and Charlie Barnes ’65. Len Tucker (and Jean) Tucker ’70 provides the chapter with its annual composite. The Team also consults with the Chapter on the annual production of Pikes Illustrated.

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