Charles Briscoe was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Of the founding group, Briscoe is considered the driving force behind the genesis and early growth of the Fraternity and was the designer of the original Fraternity Shield. The first of the group to graduate (1965), Briscoe went on to become a founder of the Fraternity's first graduate chapter, Alpha Omega (Baltimore Alumni). Professionally, Brother Briscoe taught it the Baltimore Public School system until his retirement in 1985. Brother Briscoe was the first of the founders (and the only to date) to pass away and entered Alpha Iota Omega chapter in 1990.

Albert Hicks Was born in Baltimore, Maryland. One of the oldest members of the founding group, Hicks was married at the time of the founding of Iota Phi Theta. The First Polaris of the Fraternity, Brother Hicks was part of the backbone of the organization in the early days of its existence. Today, Brother Hicks serves in the Baltimore City Government with the Department of Health.

Elias Dorsey, Jr. was born in the Baltimore, Maryland. Upon graduation from Morgan State University, He subsequently earned a master's degree in Health Administration from Antioch College. Acareer health service professional, Dorsey currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of Health for the City of Baltimore..

Frank Coakley was born in Baltimore. After a stint in the Army, Brother Coakley returned to Morgan State, Upon graduation he was employed at Maryland National Bank and went on to become the bank's first Black vice-president. in 1990, he left Maryland National to serve as a city administrator at the request of the Mayor of Baltimore.

Lonnie Spruill was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon graduation from Morgan State, Brother Spruill entered military service and holds the distinction of being one of the first African American officers in the Army's Special Forces unit ( the Green Berets) . Today Brother Spruill serves as a Director of Managed Care for Substance Treatment and Prevention in the city of Baltimore.

John Slade was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon graduation from Morgan State, Brother Slade entered the television industry and ultimately became a television producer. He was also the host of the first African American television program in Baltimore, Northstar, a name holds special significance for all men of Iota . A retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, today Brother Slade is a writer, lecturer, and entrepreneur.

Barron Willis was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon graduation from Morgan State, he became a junior executive with Gulf Oil. After a 10-year career of increasing responsibility, he left corporate America and pursued his first love, carpentry. Today, he serves a s skilled craftsman entrepreneur. Brother Willis was the first of the founders to have a son pledge Iota Phi Theta son, Barron Willis III is a member is a member of Xi Omega Alumni Chapter in San Francisco.

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Webster Lewis

Webster Lewis was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon graduation from Morgan State , Brother Lewis continued his musical education in Paris, France. He also studied and taught at the New England Conservatory of Music and the Juilliard School of Music. He has had a storied career as a jazz musician , composer, and producer and has scored several films and recorded numerous albums. Was a music consultant and teacher at the Howard University School of Music.  Bro. Webster Lewis, composer, arranger, conductor, professor and musician, entered Alpha Iota Omega chapter on Wednesday, November 20, 2002.

Louis Hudnell

Louis Hudnell was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He left Morgan State University and transferred to Howard University, where he received both his undergraduate and law degrees. He now practices law and lives in New York.

Charles Brown

Charles Brown was born in Baltimore, Maryland. One of the older members of the founding group, Brother Brown graduated from Morgan State and joined the Baltimore City Department of Social Services where he currently serves.

Michael Williams

Michael Williams was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon graduation from Morgan State, he began a career in law enforcement and spent many years as a undercover police officer in New York City. He subsequently joined the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency and has had a number of assignments in international law enforcement.