Over 95 Years of Brotherhood, Service, and Excellence
Charter Members & Leaders
A Legacy Built on Strong Foundations
Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered Saturday, March 31, 1928 by visionary leaders. The Charter members of Houston Alumni Chapter were Dr. Charles W. Pemberton, Leland Ewing, Cornelius A. Ladner, ”Watty Watkins”, Dr. Leon J. Peacock, W.L.D. Johnson, Sr., J.C. McDade, R.C. Chatman, Dr. Sylvester Birch Sr., Obie Williams, T.B. Allen and Albert Bateman. Through their vision and example, these men shaped the chapter into a beacon of leadership and service within the community and across the fraternity.
Dr. Charles W. Pemberton was the 1st Polemarch of the Houston Alumni Chapter. In 1929, the first two initates of Houston Alumni Chapter were F.L. Howard and D.P. Young.
Our Legendary Leadership
The Houston Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi has been a beacon of leadership since its inception in 1928, continually innovating and leading our brotherhood at the local, provincial, and international level.
The Houston Alumni Chapter has produced seven Southwestern Province Polemarchs:
- Dr. Charles W. Pemberton 1934-1936
- W.L.D. Johnson, Sr., 1944-1946
- Cornelius Ladner 1947-1951
- T.B. Allen 1971-1973
- Attorney Randy Bates 1998-2002
- Ron Julun 2007-2011
- Timothy Albert 2011-2016
- William Puder 2020-2023
Four Grand Chapter Officers have been elected from Houston Alumni Chapter.
- C.B. Davis – Grand Board of Directors, 1973-1976
- W. Randy Bates – Grand Board of Directors, 2003-2007.
- Ron V. Julun – Grand Board of Directors.
- W. Randy Bates – 32nd Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
Chapter Honors
2018
Reclamation Chapter of the Year
This esteemed recognition was awarded to the Houston Alumni Chapter for its exceptional efforts in re-engaging inactive members and strengthening fraternity bonds.
2015
Laurel Wreath Award
Astronaut Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., a member of our chapter, was honored with the Laurel Wreath Award, the highest accolade in Kappa Alpha Psi for his significant contributions to science and community.
2013
Guide Right Chapter of the Year
Recognized for outstanding youth mentorship programs, the Houston Alumni Chapter received the prestigious Guide Right Chapter of the Year award at the 81st Southwestern Province Meeting.