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Who are the Brooklyn Four?

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Who Are the Brooklyn Four?

The Brooklyn Four are recognized as the four visionary founders of Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi), the first professional business fraternity, established in 1904. Their collective efforts laid the groundwork for an organization that has since become a global leader in developing principled business leaders.

The Esteemed Founders

These individuals were widely heralded for their pioneering spirit in establishing a fraternity dedicated to the advancement of commerce and higher education in business. Their names are:

Founder
George L. Bergen
Howard M. Jefferson
Nathan Lane Jr.
Frederic R. Leach

Their work at New York University's School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance led to the formal establishment of Alpha Kappa Psi, shaping the landscape of professional fraternities. To learn more about their legacy and the fraternity's history, you can visit the Alpha Kappa Psi official history page.