28. Rev. James C. Williams, S.M.

It makes sense that the man leading Chaminade came up through the school, both as a member of the class of 1987 and as a member of its faculty since 1991, before taking the reins in 1999. Since he became the fourth president in Chaminade’s 80-year history, the school—alma mater to CEOs, professional sports players, district attorneys and New York State senators—has added a two-story fitness center, finished construction on an epic $25-million activities and athletic center and had its namesake, Fr. William Joseph Chaminade, beatified by then-Pope John Paul II. For the man taking Chaminade to places its first president, Bro. John Strickroth, S.M., likely never imagined, a spot on the Power List is only fitting.