JACK ALLEN

DEAN

Jack L. Allen, Past Grand Master (2000-2001)He and Yvonne have been married 55 years and have four children and four grandchildren. Two sons are past masters and past high priests.Jack, a 52 year Mason, served every office except tyler and LEO in East Gate Lodge No. 603 (now extinct) and was worshipful master in 1967. He served as DDGM 1986-1988 was appointed to the Grand Lodge line by MWB Thomas Zahler in 1994 and served as District Advisor in the 13th and 14th Districts.

After serving as Grand Master Jack took on the office of secretary of the 14th Masonic District for 3 years and Sunrise Lodge No. 783 for 9 years. Jack also served as District Advisor in the 18th Masonic District for 6 years. Jack is a 33rd Degree member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Knight Commander of the Temple of the General Grand Encampment of Knights Templars, Associate Regent of the Sovereign York College and an honorary Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alberta, Canada.

 

CHAD SIMPSON

RITUAL

Chad Simpson is employed as the Director of Program Development for the Grand Lodge of Ohio. He is a Past Master of York Lodge No. 563 and serves as Secretary of York Lodge and Arts & Sciences Lodge No. 792. He is active in his Faith and enjoys spending time with his wife and best friend Bridget.

 

DUANE KEMERLEY

MANAGEMENT

Bro. Kemerley is a graduate of Carey High School, Bowling Green State University, and the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. He is currently serving as the pastor of the Pandora and Riley Creek United Methodist Churches in Putnam County. He and his wife, Deb, live near Pandora, Ohio.

Bro. Kemerley is a Past Master (three times) of Carey Lodge No. 420. He is also a Knight of the York Cross of Honor in the York Rite and a 33rd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite. In the Grand Commandery of Ohio, he has served as the Grand Prelate (Chaplain) or the Associate Grand Prelate for many years since 1985 and was the Grand Chaplain for the Grand Council Royal and Select Masons in 1997.

Duane began his association with Freemasonry in Carey Chapter, Order of DeMolay, served as a state officer with the Ohio State Council, and continues as an adult leader by serving as the Director of Education and Training for Ohio DeMolay and as an Active Member of the International Supreme Council.

His hobbies include music, writing, racquetball, and canoeing.

 

MIKE CLEVENGER

LEADERSHIP

Michael D. Clevenger is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker and has a passion for helping individuals and organizations understand the value of personal development and creating an organizational culture of effective leaders. Mike's 30 year career as a CPA adds an extensive understanding of the value leadership can bring to operating a business in today's complex financial environment. Mike has been and continues to be an active volunteer and leader in numerous community boards, service and fraternal organizations. He is a Past Master of New England Lodge #4, Worthington, Ohio, a Past Potentate of Aladdin Shriners, Columbus, Ohio and currently serves as the Leadership Training Coordinator for Shriners International.

 

GREG SMITH

LEADERSHIP

Greg Smith is a leadership specialist with a passion for entrepreneurship and building great organizations.

Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Greg is a natural entrepreneur raised in family-owned construction and manufacturing companies. He has vast experience leading and managing teamsters, unions, and a staffs of over 150 individuals. Currently, Greg serves as the Chairman of Compco Industries (steel fabrication), the President of Ray Simon, Inc. (art and photo-realism) and the President of 1080 Media (print/video/web design).

Greg brings his vast expertise of leadership and leadership theory to Freemason University, including a Founding Member of John C. Maxwell’s Team as a Certified Consultant and an Associate Leadership Trainer for Equip. He also has certifications from Tony Robbins in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and from Ken Blanchard in Situational Leadership®II. In retrospect, Greg has been a student of best leadership practices for nearly three decades.

Greg has an MBA in Executive Leadership from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Greg is a 33rd Degree Mason in the Valley of Youngstown A.A.S.R.. He is also a Past District Deputy Grand Master and Past D.E.O, for the Grand Lodge of Ohio and a Past Master of Argus Lodge #545 in Canfield, Ohio.

His hobbies and community involvement include being a Trustee for the Bruce Lee Foundation. He is a certified instructor under the late Sifu Ted Wong, and a Sixth Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Martial Arts under Master David Buker of Youngstown, Ohio.

Greg resides in Poland, Ohio, with his wife and four children.

 
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