We would like to acknowledge all the senior brothers of Delta Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., that have devoted themselves to upholding the light of Alpha. We RECOGNIZE and HONOR our senior brothers that have dedicated their time, talents, and resources to the development of our beloved chapter.
Your service to our chapter, fraternity, and the greater Central Florida Community is forever appreciated — your impacts remain indelible. Thank you for your UNENDING and UNWAVERING dedication to our community! Continue Marching Onward & Upward to the Light!
Bro. John Ellis, Jr., Esq.
Beta Nu SP ’79
Life Member # 10369
Bro. John D. Ellis, Jr. has served our fraternity in various capacities, having served at the National, Regional, and District level. Bro. Ellis was the 14th District Director for the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters. He currently serves as the District Parliamentarian, Chair of Constitution & Bylaws Committee and JC Rawls Education Foundation.
Bro. Reginald B. McGill
Theta Gamma FA ’75
Life Member # 4636
Bro. Reginald McGill has served our fraternity in various capacities, having served at the National, Regional, and District level. Bro. McGill currently serves as the Chair of the District’s Social & Racial Equity Commission. Bro. McGill is a Director for the Hankins Johnson Education Foundation.
Bro. Rev. Gary W. Johnson
Iota Delta SP ’76
Life Member # 8473
Bro. Rev. Gary W. Johnson has served our fraternity in various capacities, having served at the National, Regional, and District level. Bro. Johnson was the 11th District Director for the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters. He currently serves on the FFAC Board of Directors as a Past District Director helping to chart a pathway forward for the Florida District.
Bro. Christopher McCray, Jr.
Delta Xi Lambda SP ’85
Life Member # 6460
Bro. Christopher McCray, Jr. has served our fraternity in various capacities, having served at the National, Regional, and District level. Bro. McCray was the 12th District Director for the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters. He currently serves on the FFAC Board of Directors as a Past District Director helping to chart a pathway forward for the Florida District.
Bro. Rev. Canon Nelson W. Pinder
Delta Xi Lambda SP ’68
Life Member # 3783
Bro. Rev. Cannon Nelson W. Pinder more affectionately known as Father Pinder has served our fraternity in various capacities, having served at the National, Regional, and District level. Bro. Father Pinder is regarded as one of Central Florida’s Civil Rights Icons who dedicated his life to fighting for racial justice and social equity. Father Pinder entered the Omega Chapter of Sweet Rest in July 2022.
Bro. Lawrence Davis
Kappa Gamma SP ’79
Life Member # 6036
Bro. Lawrence Davis has served our fraternity in various capacities, having served at the National, Regional, and District level. Bro. Davis currently serves as the Chair of the Hankins Johnson Education Foundation. Through his team’s hard work and dedication, the foundation has received various grants from the City of Orlando and Orange County Government.
Bro. Wil Nix
Xi Iota SP ’79
Charter Member, Xi Iota, UCF
Bro. Wil Nix has served our fraternity in various capacities, having served at the National, Regional, and District level. Bro. Nix has served in almost every position there is to hold in Delta Xi Lambda. Bro. Nix is a Charter Member of Xi Iota seated at the University of Central Florida. With Bro. Nix continued leadership to the fraternity, we continue ushering in a more engaged brotherhood.