legacy of distinction
Chapter Notables
The Alexandria–Fairfax Alumni Chapter has been shaped by brothers whose leadership, service, and achievement reflect the highest ideals of Kappa Alpha Psi.
honoring excellence
Charter Members
The Alexandria–Fairfax Alumni Chapter was established through the vision and leadership of its charter members. Their commitment to brotherhood, service, and community laid the foundation for the chapter’s enduring legacy in Northern Virginia.
Harold Amaker
Thomas L. Bradley
William E. Cox
Arthur C. Dawkins
George W. Felton
Herman L. Fitzgerald, Jr.
James Flannagan
John Graveley
Louis Harris
Shuford Hill
James Miller, Jr.
James Murray, Jr.
Raleigh J. Neal
Courtelyou W. Payne
George A. Persons
James W. Perry
Roosevelt D. Phillips
Charles Pollard
Charles L. Price
E.V.D. Richardson
George M. Richardson
Sidney F. Ricks, Jr.
Earl E. Scott, Jr.
Edward Sechrest
Jube B. Shiver
Harvard Spencer
William E. Thomas
William D. Wood
Charles Woodson
Siegel E. Young, Jr.
Fraternal distinction
Laurel Wreath Laureates
The Laurel Wreath is the highest honor awarded by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., recognizing brothers whose achievements and service reflect extraordinary distinction.
Ambassador Dr. Edward J. Perkins
43rd Laurel Wreath Laureate
Dr. Thomas Moorehead
66th Laurel Wreath Laureate
General Dennis Via
72nd Laurel Wreath Laureate
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley
78th Laurel Wreath Laureate
Amos L. Otis
81st Laurel Wreath Laureate
Lt. General Lesley C. Smith
84th Laurel Wreath Laureate
PROVINCIAL LEADERSHIP
Eastern Province Polemarchs
Brothers of the Alexandria–Fairfax Alumni Chapter have served in leadership roles at the provincial level, helping guide the fraternity’s continued growth and influence.
Dwight Thomas
24th Eastern Province Polemarch (2010-2011)
Richard Mattox
30th Eastern Province Polemarch (2023-Present)
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Past Polemarchs
The office of Polemarch carries the responsibility of guiding the chapter’s mission and leadership. Each brother who has served in this role has contributed to the chapter’s tradition of excellence.
1st polemarch
Roosevelt Phillip
(1976-1977)
2nd polemarch
George Richardson
(1977-1979)
3rd polemarch
Donald Murphy, Colonel
(1979-1982)
4th polemarch
Edward Seacrest, Retired Captain
(1982-1984)
5th polemarch
Charles Parker, Lt. Colonel Retired
(1984-1986)
6th polemarch
Charley “Bruiser” Price
(1986-1987)
7th polemarch
Dwight Thomas
(1987-1989)
8th polemarch
Joseph Smith
(1989-1990)
9th polemarch
Roger Faine
(1990-1992)
10th polemarch
Leon Cosby, Major Retired*
(1992-1994)
11th polemarch
Curtis Wilson
(1994-1996)
12th polemarch
Ronaldo “Nick” Nicholson
(1996-1998)
13th polemarch
Stanley Lamb
(1998-2000)
14th polemarch
Robert A. Nelson
(2000-2002)
15th polemarch
Thomas Walker
(2002-2004)
16th polemarch
Charles R. Hamilton Brg. General
(2004-2006)
17th polemarch
Joseph Green
(2006-2008)
18th polemarch
Richard B. Mattox
(2008-2011)
19th polemarch
Antonio Harrison
(2011-2013)
20th polemarch
Warren Green
(2013-2015)
21st polemarch
Todd Morehead
(2015-2017)
22nd polemarch
John Austin
(2017-2019)
23rd polemarch
Rodney Robinson
(2019-2021)
24th polemarch
Dr. Kenneth J. Taylor
(2021-2023)
25th polemarch
Walter J. Smiley Jr.
(2023-2025)
26th polemarch
Marco Jacobs
(2025-Present)
50th anniversary
JOIN THE CELEBRATION
As the Alexandria–Fairfax Alumni Chapter marks this historic milestone, we invite brothers, supporters, and community partners to join us in celebrating the legacy and supporting the future of the chapter.