20 Triangle Brothers Honored as "150 Most Influential Alumni" by Purdue FSCL
Brothers Mark Bowman, Steve Murrill , James Luckring, Don Knebel, Chris Noon, and Randy Harrel
“As part of the celebration of our legacy, we are recognizing the FSCL 150 Most Influential Alumni throughout the remainder of 2025. This award will celebrate the extraordinary contributions and achievements of FSCL alumni since leaving Purdue. In recognizing these dedicated alumni, we honor the shared value of lifelong commitment and membership in our organizations that has persisted over the last 150 years.” - Purdue FSCL
FSCL opened nominations for the “150 Most Influential” alumni to help commemorate the 150 Year Anniversary of Greek Life at Purdue University. FSCL led the selection with hundreds of alumni nominated. The Purdue Triangle Alumni Association nominated 24 Brothers; 20 were selected as honorees!
No other fraternity had more alumni honored – we tied with Sigma Chi for 1st Place, with 20 brothers honored for each house!
Purdue Triangles Recognized by “150 Most Influential Alumni” Award
James (Jim) C Anderson, BSEE '72
Mark Douglas Bowman, BSCE '74
RADM Melvin H Chiogioji, BSEE '61
Norris (Buck) R Crump, BSME '29
Robert (Bob) Meyer Davidson, BSChE '64
Randall (Randy) L Herrel, BSAAE '72
Charles V (Jack) Jakowatz, Jr., BSEE '72
Jack R Kelble, BSEE '65
Donald E (Don) Knebel, BSEE'68
James M Luckring, BSAAE '73
Robert W (Bob) Lucky, BSEE '57
Joseph Thomas Mallof, BSIE '72
Frederick Ray Meyer, BSME '49
Leo Millstein, BSAAE '70
Stephen (Steve) Murrill, BSChE '71
Christopher (Chris) Noon, BSCE '71
Henry (Hank) J Ramey, BSChE '49
Theodore (Ted) Scott Rappaport, BSEE '82
John M Storm, BSMetE '77
William D (Bill) Young, BSChE '66
Triangle is a Brotherhood for a lifetime that spans the globe and connects thousands of men with our
Mission, Ethics, and Values.
For many alumni, our undergraduate days were among the best of our lives. We made lifelong friends who have shared in our triumphs and were supportive in our times of need. We learned life lessons that have allowed us to be leaders in our communities, in business, and in the family. Our alma mater may have given us knowledge, but Triangle taught us how to live with great energy, strong ethics, and passion. We must nurture the lifetime Triangle experience of our Brothers today so that we may foster the potential for success within our Brothers tomorrow.
Triangle prioritizes making connections between Brothers from similar geographic regions, of similar backgrounds, and in similar professional fields, regardless of their graduation date. We offer a Brotherhood for a lifetime experience to all brothers providing opportunities in the areas of fellowship, professional development, volunteerism, and mentoring
Alumni Engagement
Alumni Opportunities
There are many ways that Alumni can get reengaged with the Fraternity. We have expanded the Board and have roles for one on one coaches for Actives. We have individual committees on the board focused on Alumni Engagement; Communications; Information Technology; Professional Development; and, Assistance to the Actives in recruiting to name a few.
Look at the list of brothers currently on the two boards, there is a good chance you know one of several from your days at Purdue. Reach out, join us - the more the merrier. And feel free to send a note of interest to Oak Stevens - current president of the Alumni Organization at president@purduetriangle.com
Alumni Needed for Career Networking with Actives
One of Purdue Triangle’s greatest assets is you – 1700 Alumni – most with amazing careers in world-leading companies. If we want to get the Active Chapter to align with the Vision of Triangle, shouldn’t we enable those Actives to connect with Alumni who have achieved that Vision for themselves and their families?
We have established a “Big Brother” program that will connect current Chapter Actives with one or two Alumni to help mentor on all aspects of campus and professional life. How much time commitment are we asking? On average, about 1-2 hours per month for 3-4 times per year. If you had anything like the experience I had at Triangle while at Purdue, doesn’t that seem like a minor “pay back” worth making? If you can donate your time for career networking with the Actives, please email Nate Kerr, Alumni Board VP, at vicepresident@purduetriangle.com with your name, major, current employer, mobile phone and home mailing address. Nate is available to answer any questions you may have regarding this program.
"Big 80s" Alumni Group Golf Weekend, August 28 - 30, 2026
The “Big 80s” Purdue Triangle Alumni Group will hold its annual golf outing on the Purdue Campus during the weekend of August 28-30, 2026. The festivities will begin Friday, August 28, 2026 with an informal gathering at Harry’s Chocolate Shop in West Lafayette late in the afternoon.
The golf event will be held on the Purdue Campus course during the morning on Saturday, August 29. We still have capacity available for many of the foursome teams. Our “best-ball scramble” format suits players of any level. And all Brothers, regardless of initiation year, are welcome!
The start time is 9:00 AM at the Purdue Ackerman-Allen Golf Course
1202 Cherry Ln, West Lafayette, IN 47906
And after the golf match, Brother Dave Beering will host a gathering at his house in Lafayette to review highlights of the golf event and present prizes for the usual humorous award categories!
So, if interested in playing golf, please contact this year’s chairman of the Big 80s Golf Weekend:
Brother Paul Slaats
Phone: 267-825-6334
Email: pslaats@gmail.com
Upcoming Events - Alumni
Annual Alumni Association Meeting - September 12, 2026
The Annual Alumni Association Meeting will be held this year on the Purdue Campus, September 12, 2026.
As a reminder, this date is not Homecoming weekend, but it is a home football game vs Wake Forest - so it will still be a fun weekend to get back on campus and meet up with Triangle Brothers!
Hope to see many of you there in person. But for those who cannot attend on campus, you can attend virtually using Google Meet with the following link:
https://meet.google.com/dxy-bhij-scw
Alumni Board of Directors
During the Homecoming 2024 Annual Meeting, the Alumni Association approved a motion to form a new legal entity –Purdue Triangle Housing Corporation – to separate ownership of the Chapter House asset from the Alumni Association legal entity. See below for the current Board of Directors for each organization.
Purdue Triangle Alumni Association Board of Directors
Oak Stevens (pur71), President
Nate Kerr (pur18), Vice President
Joe Searle (pur91), Executive Secretary
Jarod DeBoy (pur93), Treasurer
Committee Chairs
Active Coaching - Darrel Samuels: Alumni Engagement - Mark Cheeseman; Communications - Alan Shirley; Information Technology- Jarred Thayer; Mentoring/Networking - Stefan Rust; Professional Development - Mike Silver
Additional Board Members – Alumni Association
Dave Beering, Henry Breyne, Mel Chiogioji, Steve Cobb, Sean Conway, Jack Cunningham, Henry Cushing, Steve Dodd, Dan Enlow, Randall Hubbell, Gordon Hunt, Michael Klug, Steve Kobza, Randy Krampe, Don Kruggel, Steve Murrill, Jeff Ott, Tim Payton, Steve Powell, Rob Reynolds, Jason Rosing, Rob Searle, Scott Steele, Robert Strickler, Dave Tuomenoksa, and Bryan Weber
Purdue Triangle Housing Corporation Board of Directors
Don Knebel, Vice President
Craig Slinker (pur80), Executive Secretary
Michael Hogan (pur81), Treasurer
Other Board Members – Housing Corporation
Jim Janz, Joel Spellar, Mike Zeller, Mike Emerson, Pat McCarthy
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Purdue Chapter Alumni Honored by Triangle National "Wall of Fame"
Randall L. Herrel, Sr.
President & CEO, Santa Catalina Island Company
Education
BS Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, Purdue University
MS Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, Northrop University
MBA, Stanford University
Triangle Accomplishments
Initiated at Purdue in1970, Triangle Fraternity National Board of Directors, Purdue Triangle Alumni Board President 2023, Triangle Wall of Fame 2017 Inductee.
Melvin H. Chiogioji, Rear Admiral US Navy (Ret.)
President & CEO, Mele Associates
Education
BS Electrical Engineering, Purdue University
MBA, University of Hawaii
PhD Business Administration, George Washington University
Triangle Accomplishments
Initiated at Purdue in 1958, Purdue Triangle Alumni Board, Triangle Wall of Fame 2012 Inductee.
Leo Millstein
Vice President & Chief Counsel, BAE Systems Platform Solutions
Education
BS Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Purdue University
JD, George Washington University
“Outstanding Aerospace Engineer “ Award, Purdue University
Triangle Accomplishments
Initiated at Purdue in 1968, Triangle Wall of Fame 2024 Inductee
Jack R. Kelble
President, Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems
Education
BS Engineering, Purdue University
MS Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
“Outstanding Electrical and Computer Engineering” Award, Purdue University
“Distinguished Engineering Alumnus” Award, Purdue University
Triangle Accomplishments
Initiated at Purdue in 1963, Triangle Wall of Fame 2008 Inductee
William D. Young
Chairman & CEO, Virologic, Inc.
Education
BS Chemical Engineering, Purdue University
MBA, Indiana University
Honorable Doctorate Engineering, Purdue University
“Distinguished Engineering Alumnus” Award, Purdue University
Young Institute for Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals
Triangle Accomplishments
Initiated at Purdue in 1964, Triangle Wall of Fame 2004 Inductee
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