A native of Birmingham, Louis joined ZBT in 1976, when he started at the University of Alabama. He graduated with a B.S. in Accounting and has been a partner at Warren Averett, LLC since 1999.
Louis has been active with the Levite Jewish Community Center, where he's a Past President, Treasurer, and Board Member; the Birmingham Jewish Foundation; and Temple Beth-El. In the world of ZBT, Louis served as President of the Alumni Board of Trustees for some 20 years, overseeing a capital campaign and the renovation of the Chapter House.
He and his wife, Debbie, have two grown children and one grandchild.
What prompted you to consider and ultimately join Psi Chapter?
"Alabama was the only school I applied to. At that time it was the only Jewish fraternity on campus and I knew many members."
What impact did ZBT have on your life?
"As an undergraduate, ZBT was my home. I had a built-in social network that showed me the ropes and make a smooth transition to college life. The friends I made there are still some of my best friends today."
Why do you think ZBT remains an important aspect of Greek/campus life today?
"ZBT and fraternities are the first place young men can learn to live independently of their parents and learn to function as part of an organization."
Why do you help Psi Chapter with your financial contributions?
"I choose to support ZBT because of the opportunities I was provided to learn leadership skills, interact with people from different geographic and socio-economic backgrounds and comfortably transition to an adult life.
Being a member of a fraternity teaches many of the life lessons that we all need to survive and thrive in today's society; working for the common good, putting organization before self, leadership skills and getting along with people of different backgrounds."
Thank you, Louis, for your continuing support of ZBT and Jewish life at the University of Alabama!
