Born September 7, 1974 in Noblesville, Indiana. Raised in Cicero. Was a ten year member in 4-H. Was also in Boy Scouts and received the Eagle Scout award with gold, silver and bronze palms. Attended Hamilton Heights and graduated in 1993. Attended Ivy Tech state College and graduated with an associate’s in engineering in 1997. Married Lady Julie on April 26,1997 and had two girls Anna and Tia. Did American Rendezvous re-enacting and Civil War re-enacting for over 25 years with both infantry and artillery units.

Masonic journey:
Initiated as an Entered Apprentice November 12, 2015 at Austin lodge in Tipton, Indiana. Made a fellow craft February 25, 2016. Raised to master Mason on March 1, 2016. Served as worshipful master in 2021 and received the Grand Masters award for that year. Initiated to the Yorkrite on May 5, 2018. Joined Yorkrite college in April of 2019. Was a member of Tipton Commandery U.D. until closing. Transferred to Kokomo Yorkrite. Served as Kokomo’s Illustrious master 2022. Eminent Commander in 2023, 2024, 2025. High Priest in 2025. Is a dual member of Raper Commandary #1 and Lawrence V. Kandinsky Commandary of research. Received the Distinguished service award December 2024. Look forward to serving the Sir Knights of Indiana.

My pin and coin have both a Templar Reference, Masonic Youth References and Family References.

The Design of the Pin comes from the 1895 Indiana Triennial Pin that was held in Boston, but with a few changes. It was designed by myself and Sir Knight and Companion, Greg Raque, MEGHP of Kentucky who also helped design the coins, thank you MEGHP Roque for the help you gave me in designing these coins and my pin.

In the quadrants of both the coin and pin you will find the logos of the Cross and Crown representing Knights Templar and the Logos DeMolay, Job’s Daughter and Rainbow Girls all of which make up the Masonic Youth Groups representing my families Fraternal Ties to the Masonic Youth Groups.

Both my brother Roger and I were in DeMolay, my sister Carla was in Job’s Daughters, and my cousin Binki was in Rainbow Girls and I am a Knights Templar.

Ever since I have been involved with the Grand Commandery, I have been on the Masonic Youth Committee, and I wanted to pay homage to the Masonic Youth Groups that represents my family and also the life blood of Fraternity.

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My Coin has the same logos in the quadrants as the pin with a design that you have all seen. It is in the design of the emblem that has all 4 York Rite logos on it and they were replaced with the Cross and Crown and the Masonic Youth Logos.

The sides of Holy Land Pilgrimage Coin were designed from a Cachet from DeMolay Commandery #12 from Louisville, KY and the Malta Cross wrapped in a crown of thorns that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wore while on the cross. All proceeds from the sale of this coin will be donated to the Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund.

 Thank you to Sir Knight and Dad Tom Fallis, Executive Officer of Indiana DeMolay for the approval to use the DeMolay logo, thank you to Lady Lynn Shoulders, Supreme Inspector in Indiana for the approval to use the Rainbow Girls Logo and to Job’s Daughters International even know they would not allow me to use their logo, I made my own and we will still be making a donation to your organization.
All proceeds of the sale of the Grand Commanders coins will benefit the Masonic Youth Groups as a way of giving back and supporting the Masonic Youth as once these groups gave their time and dedication to me and my family.