BROTHER JERRY OLSON AND FAMILY

Brother Gerald Olson, wife Cherri and their family in 2011.  (click on image to enlarge it)  Brother Jerry was initiated into our Pierce College Beta Chapter in the spring of 1961. Cherri and Jerry live in Manhattan Beach, California.

BROTHER HORACE SEELY-BROWN III

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A nice thing about Christmas cards are the occasional photographs and holiday letters that get included. Here's a portrait of our Delta Chapter Brother Horace Seely-Brown III, his wife Hood and thier growing family.  Seely was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi in the Spring of 1960 at Los Angeles City College.The Seely-Browns live in Illinois.

THIRTEEN BETA BROTHERS MEET AT CUPIDS HOT DOG STAND

The best way to name the individuals is through the two group pictures. First the one with 11 sitting on the wall at Cupids includes: front row lft to Rt - Jerry Olsen,Dick Mlack,Jerry Berns,Tom Montes, Allan Plouff and Clem Boylan. Back row lft to Rt.- Mike Mertens, Rick Glazer(pledged name), Joe Palazola, John Bogdanoff and Joe Riggio.

The smaller group picture in front of the Cupids window includes Don George and Dean Brewster. They may have arrived after the picture taken above. 

Yes you are correct there were 13 brothers gathered just the same as the founding fathers?  

 Hope this is helpful.     Bro. Joe Riggio

Left to right on bottom row:
Br. Jerry Olson, Br. Dick Mlack, Br. Jerry Berns, Br. Tom Montes - standing in front from left is Br. Alan Plouff and Br. Clem Boylan.
Left to right at the top row: Br. Mike Mertens, Br. Rick Glazer-Danay, Br. Joe Palazola, Br. John Bogdanoff and Br. Joe Riggio in red.(click on image to enlarge)

 Brs. Jerry Olson, Tom Montes and Don George.

 Brs. Don George, Tom Montes and Dick Mlack

 Br. Clem Boylan arrives as Br. Mike Mertens talks with Br. Don George

Left to right:  (click on image to enlarge)

Jerry Olson, Clem Boylan, Don George, Tom Montes, Joe Palazola, Joe Riggio, Mike Mertens, Dick Mlack and Dean Brewster.

Br. BRUCE BENNER'S BIO ON FACEBOOK

Left the business accounting world in 1981 when I became a single parent. My passion for cars led me to open "Carburetors Unlimited" in Simi Valley, Calif. in 1981 and I have been active in this business since then. I moved it to San Diego, Calif. in 1988 and then to Phoenix, AZ in 2005. I have been lucky enough to work on and own most of the types of cars seen on the Barrett Jackson Auctions.
I have one Son who also lives in the Phoenix area. I have two wonderful Grand kids 17 & 18 and a fantastic Daughter-in-Law. They are both successful in Real Estate even in these hard times.
I'm hooked on the outdoors. I'm in a truck and camper in the Mountains as much as I can fishing pole and camera in hand.
Pretty much lost everything due to the real estate mess here in Arizona. National statistics don't really reflect the devaluation happening here. In many areas it is more than 70 %.
It's OK as I'm still healthy and loving what I do. I also know that throughout my life God has never closed a door i needed to be open even if I was unsure which one it was. It is truly amazing what faith can do and I am living proof.

FOR Br. DICK MLACK, IT STILL FITS!

Br. Dick Mlack recently tried on his old Phi Delt sweatshirt. To his surprise, and the envy of most of the rest of us, it still fits.

MORE ABOUT Br. TIM HERLES

Timothy J. Herles, Executive Vice President, Manager, Business Banking

 

Tim, who joined National Bank of California in 2003, brings expertise in managing growth phases and in expanding business banking services. With over 40 years of banking experience, he has actively participated in the direction and structure of banks in the southern California area. 

At Marathon National Bank, Tim served as Executive Vice President, Sr. Credit & Compliance Officer where he participated in major policy and administrative decisions. As Assistant VP of the Installment Loan Department, he also helped Union Bank of California increase its loan portfolio $20 million in his first year and was responsible for middle-market commercial customers. His bank experience is wide-ranging and also includes tenures with Bank of Orange County, Century Bank, and Security Pacific National Bank. 

Tim has obtained Basic and Standard Certificates issued by the American Bankers Association as well as a Standard Certificate issued by National Credit Managers Association.

He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Southwestern Graduate School of Banking and also received advanced education in Business Administration from UCLA.

UNCLE ARTIE AND Br. TIM HERLES

Here are two great snapshots of a Phi Delt party at LA Valley College.

 Brother Art Hortze and Joann Clerc (a member of Theta Rho) at LA Valley College, Phi Delta Psi party. This is the way, I'll always remember our dear Uncle-Artie.  Photo gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Jerry Fecht 2011.  Refer to photo 3812

Br. Tim Herles and date (unknown woman) Photo gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Jerry Fecht 2011.  Refer to photo 3813