Man of Achievement

The Phi Kappa Theta Foundation Man of Achievement program began in 1984 to recognize those Brothers who have risen to prominence in their field of endeavor. These Brothers not only serve to inspire our members but serve as a great source of pride for Phi Kappa Theta.

Man of Achievement (1984 - 2004, 2009)

2009: Ron Sibila (Ohio University ‘54)

School: Ohio University
Chapter: Ohio Psi
Graduated: 1954

About Brother Ron

Career: Chairman and C.E.O. of Peoples Services, Inc.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce
Family: Married to Jane Sibila, has 5 children; Michael, Michelle, Linda, Joni and Douglas.
Hometown: Massillion, OH

Professional and Business Success

President of Ohio Trucking Association (1973-1975)
President of Mayflower’s Warehousemen’s Association (1979)
Vice President from Ohio of American Trucking Association (1983-1984)
Board Member of American Movers Conference
Association of Ohio Commodores

Community Service

Past President of Massillon Jaycees
Past President and Board Member of Massillon Automobile Club
Past President of Advisory Board — Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown
Past Chairman of Catholic Service League

Honors

Named to List of Outstanding Young Men of United States (1964-1965)
Named to Ohio Trucking Association Hall of Honor (1994)
Massillon Community Service Award Recipient (1990)

Past Man of Achievement

2004: General Roland Lajoie (New Hampshire ‘58)
2003: Anthony R. Zinnante (Houston ‘62)
2002: Patrick E. Mahoney (Illinois ‘58)
2001: Theodore W. Hellman (Missouri-Columbia ‘72)
1999: J. Kim Tucci (Saint Louis, ‘62)
1998: George Bon Salle (Illinois, ‘57)
1997: Rev. Donald Merrifield, S.J. (MIT ‘61)
1996: John R. Kosin (Indiana ‘57)
1995: Frank Sabatini (Kansas ‘54)
1994: Michael Eckert (Northern Illinois, ‘69)
1993: Ronald Zarella (WPI ‘71)
1992: Bernard Zarnick (Ohio ‘59)
1991: Peter Quirk (LSU ‘58)
1990: Richard Steigemeier (Missouri-Rolla ‘50)
1989: Paul Hardy (Southwestern Louisiana, ‘64)
1988: Bishop Donald W. Wuerl (Fairfield, ‘A)
1987: Ernest Straub (Kansas ‘55), Gabe Zablatnik (Oklahoma State ‘51)
1986: Bernard Daney (Temple University ‘48), James Duane Jr. (Lehigh University ‘41)
1985: Paul DeLuca (CCNY ‘50), James Graugnard (LSU ‘43)
1984: Edward “Easy” Macauley (Saint Louis ‘49), Samuel B. Casey, Jr. (Penn State ‘50), C.J. “Jim Ethier (WPI ‘36)

The Phi Kappa Theta Men of Excellence program recognizes Brothers of our Fraternity who have demonstrated deep commitment and passionate embodiment of our four beloved ideals: Fraternal, Intellectual, Social and Spiritual.

Men of Excellence (2005 - 2008)

2008: JC Smith (Ohio Northern University ‘74)

School: Ohio Northern University
Chapter: Ohio Zeta
Graduated: 1974

Professional and Business Success

Four-year starting quarterback at Ohio Northern University - set 17 game, season, and career passing records.
Signed with the Oakland Raiders (NFL) 1974 - first player in history of ONU to sign professional football contract. Played briefly with Chicago Fire (WFL) 1974 and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) 1975 & 1976.
Assistant Head Football Coach 1979 - Gardner-Webb University - #7 nationally ranked passing offense - Quarterback Chip Stuart - 2-time Division 2 All-American.
Readers Digest QSP National “Rookie of the Year” - QSP Hall of Fame - QSP Sales Manager of the Year - TV Guide School Plan Charter Member - Nasco, Inc. Manager of the Year - Nestle Sales Manager.
Celebrating 28 successful years (1980-2008) in Youth Fundraising.
Currently General Manager and National Sales Manager - American Publishers Hearst.

Civic Involvement and Service

Children’s Miracle Network - “Support the Miracle”
World Hunger Year - founded by Harry Chapin - WHY Volunteer
Plant It 2020 - founded by John Denver - AP Hearst “Go Green” Initiative
Operation Respect - Peter Yarrow - Fostering respect & dignity in children worldwide.
Board of Directors - Carthage, MO Powers History Museum.

Family, Education, and Interests

Married to Jalon Smith.
J.C. has four (4) children (Jeff, Jessica, Brian, Greg).
Undergraduate Degree - Health & Physical Education - Ohio Northern University 1974.
Masters Degree - Special Education - California State University PA 1977.
J.C. enjoys sports, exercise, music, travel, and poetry.

2007: Robert Bailey (Purdue ‘52)

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.

2006: Doug Dilling (Kansas State ‘84)

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 Phi Kappa Theta 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.