The Kappa Sigma Theta‑Upsilon Alumni Association is proud to announce the two brothers elected for induction into the 2026 Theta-Upsilon Hall of Fame: Dr. Jay Puccio IC ’82 and Chris Ferritto IC ’91.
Their achievements reflect the highest ideals of our Order and exemplify the purpose of the Hall of Fame — to honor alumni whose professional accomplishments, service to Kappa Sigma, and impact on their communities stand as a model for all brothers.
Nominations can be made by any alumnus and are processed by the KSTUAA HOF Nominating Committee. Voting is conducted by current Hall of Fame members.
Each non-reunion year two brothers are elected for induction at Homecoming in Oxford. This year’s inductees represent decades of leadership, generosity, and commitment to others.
Dr. Jay Puccio IC ’82
A Lifetime of Service Through Dentistry, Community Leadership, and Devotion to Theta‑Upsilon
Not straying far from Oxford, Dr. Jay Puccio ’82 has amassed decades of professional excellence, community impact, and hands‑on fraternity service — always hands‑on, always humble — that have made him a pillar of the Theta‑Upsilon brotherhood as an alumnus.
A Summa Cum Laude graduate of The Ohio State University Dental School, Jay has built The Middletown Dental Group/All About Smiles into a thriving practice known for expanding access to care. His innovative in‑house dental plan has enabled countless uninsured patients to receive affordable treatment — a program that has resulted in $50,000–$60,000 of donated dental care each year. His professional honors include induction into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society, and recognition from the Association of Endodontics.
Jay’s commitment to service extends far beyond his practice. He has been a wrestling coach, Boy Scout leader, church volunteer, and President of the Middletown Jaycees, where he helped raise more than $30,000 for local charities. His leadership has touched youth programs, faith communities, and civic organizations across Middletown.
Within Kappa Sigma, Jay has been a dedicated and reliable alumnus serving on the KSTUAA Chapter Advisory Council since its formation in 2019.
His contributions to Theta-Upsilon include:
- Organizing the 40th alumni reunion in 2007 that rekindled the interest in alumni engagement that resulted in the formation of KSTUAA
- Personally repairing furnaces, water heaters, and infrastructure at the Stone House
- Supporting chapter security upgrades, house projects, and work sessions
- Fabricating the first set of wooden ritual induction items for installation and still used by the chapter
- Participating in CAC's Star & Crescent Conversations
- Planning the 2024 and 2026 Senior transition to Alumni Status event for KSTUAA
Chris Ferritto IC ’91
Business Leader, Housing Corporation Stabilizer, and Champion of Brotherhood
As President of the Builder and Multifamily Division at America’s Floor Source, Chris leads half of the company’s national revenue. In his first year, he and his team grew revenue from $95 million to $115 million. His earlier career at Shaw Industries saw him become the top Builder Specialist in the country, earning six Territory Manager of the Year awards. He later served as Regional Vice President, overseeing a region that grew to $180 million annually across seven states.
Chris also co‑founded Redbrick Group LLC with his pledge brother, the late Cliff Browne, demonstrating his entrepreneurial drive and his commitment to honoring brotherhood through shared ventures.
But Chris’ most transformative impact on Kappa Sigma came through his leadership of the Theta Upsilon Housing Corporation (TUHC) during one of the most challenging periods in chapter history.
After the chapter closed in 2016, Chris became President and sole board member of TUHC after the unfortunate passing of the previous president, founding Theta-Upsilon member, Tim Johnson IC '67. The TUHC was without a tenant and any prospects of one given the condition of the properties not being rentable and Tim's illness made an orderly transition impossible.
Under Chris' leadership:
- The Chapter property was stabilized and maintained during the chapter’s absence through the financial assistance of KSTUAA LLC
- TUHC signed a triple‑net lease with Crossroads Church, resulting in $180,000 in renovations to the Shoe Box
- A $450,000 loan was secured to renovate the Stone House creating two apartments that began an income stream while we waited for the Chapter to be restarted. The Stone House housed the president and Vice-President of the Theta-Upsilon Colony in 2021 providing a center of operations for recruiting.
- The Housing Corporation expanded to include new alumni board members
- The chapter returned in 2022 and began using the property immediately for rush, resulting in the number of members needed to secure a charter
His community involvement includes years of service to his church, leadership of an annual golf outing fundraiser, and support for the St. Jude Dream Home program — including participation in the St. Jude Marathon Weekend in Memphis.
Chris’ leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to the chapter’s future make him a deserving inductee into the Hall of Fame.
Make plans to join us as we honor two exemplary Brothers
The induction ceremony will take place during Homecoming Weekend September 26, 2026 in Oxford. All undergraduates, alumni, families, and friends are be invited to celebrate these two outstanding brothers.
Dr. Jay Puccio and Chris Ferritto embody the values of our Order and the purpose of the Hall of Fame. Their professional accomplishments, service to Kappa Sigma, and dedication to their communities reflect the very best of Theta‑Upsilon. Congratulations to our 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.
For a list of all inductees and more information about the process, please see the Hall of Fame Page on the menu at the right. A.E.K.Δ.B.
Five to be inducted at the 60th Anniversary Celebration
As 2027 is our 60th anniversary KSTUAA is organizing a weekend reunion for April 30-May 2 that will include a Theta-Upsilon Hall of Fame induction of five members.
Any alumnus can submit a nomination using this form until December 15, 2026. All nominees of previous years will be automatically be included in the nomination process.
If you are interested in serving on the HOF Nominating Committee who pull together information for the election please email KSTUAA@gmail. We seek to represent each of the decades on this committee as well as including the Alumni Relations Chair from the Chapter in the process.
We would like to thank members of this year's team:
Rick Sippola ’85 Chairman,
George Duffield ’67,
Dave Vuicich ’72
Christian, Essman '92
The Alumni Relations Chair: Sam Zobrist '25,
Z-Man wins Cossa Challenge for the 4th Time!
The 2026 Cossa Challenge brought some extra excitement with Miami University taking their historic undefeated regular season into the Big Dance and winning their first game in the play-in game but alas running out of gas in the first round.
In the Cossa Challenge, Brother Zurawski IC '83 achieved his 4th win out distancing himself from Cossa by 58 points by selecting Michigan to win it all! Tom Solt won the consolation prize coming in closest to Eddie Fricker who both picked UConn.
In the Cossa Challenge, Brother Zurawski IC '83 achieved his 4th win out distancing himself from Cossa by 58 points by selecting Michigan to win it all! Tom Solt won the consolation prize coming in closest to Eddie Fricker who both picked UConn.
The event generated additional Annual dues for KSTUAA to fund important programs and generated about $800 to assist with the purchase of Water Softeners.
The campaign for Water Softeners continues as Theta-Upsilon Alumni are still a long way short of the $5000 match and the estimated $20,000 that we expected is needed. Please follow the links to donate to this important upgrade to our Chapter House.
