E MINUTES WITH e Petit, Mr. Pi Kappa Phi 2014 EACH YEAR, PI KAPPA PHI HONORS one alumnus with the Mr. Pi Kappa Phi award, the fraternity's highest and most prestigious honor. Although the recipients come from different backgrounds and professions, they all have one thing in common: a profound love of and dedication to their fraternity. Parker "Pete" Petit, lota (Georgia Tech), is no different. After receiving both bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from Georgia Tech, Pete worked as an engineer before ultimately entering the world of health care. In 1971, Petit founded what would eventually become Healthdyne, an international healthcare company that manufactured high technology healthcare devices, provided healthcare information systems and technology, and provided healthcare services and disease management. While an undergrad, Petit served as the archon of the Iota Chapter at Georgia Tech, and was also a graduate of the very first Pi Kapp College in 1959. During that experience, Petit met Durward W. Owen, which helped spur a lifelong commitment to Pi Kappa Phi. Since his undergraduate career came to a close, Pete has continued to support the Iota Chapter in numerous ways, including major renovations to the chapter house in Atlanta. In addition, Pete served for several years on the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Board of Trustees, including time on the investment committee, and acted as the regular host of meetings at his Atlanta headquarters. Petit has been a faithful donor to the fraternity for many, many years, including support for Pi Kappa Phi's new national headquarters, where he made a lead gift. STARANDLAMP.O