Grand Chapter Officers & Leadership
The officers and leadership of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida are Companions who dedicate their time, experience, and service to advancing Capitular Masonry throughout the State of Florida.
Our leadership consists of dozens of Companions who help ensure that the Grand Chapter fulfills its mission and continues to operate effectively. Each Grand Chapter office is filled for a period of one year beginning and ending at the Annual Grand Convocation. For more specific information regarding the duties and prerogatives of an office, please consult the Constitution and Bylaws of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida.
Elected Leadership
The elected positions of the Grand Chapter of Florida are comprised of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Right Excellent Grand King, and Right Excellent Grand Scribe. These officers have the responsibility of managing the operations and activities of the Grand Chapter when not in Convocation. This includes managing the services and communication with over 31 constituent Chapters.
Other responsibilities include participation in charitable endeavors, degree festivals, and public relations.
Grand Chapter Grand Line
The following Companions comprise the 2026–2027 Grand Line of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Most Excellent Grand High Priest | Garry M. Paxinos |
| RE Grand King | Jeffrey T. Sklet |
| RE Grand Scribe | Ken Tutor |
| RE Grand Treasurer | Robert St. John |
| RE Grand Secretary | Larry R. Gillespie |
| Ex Grand Chaplain | David Felty |
| Ex Grand Historian | Demetrios C. Kirkiles |
| Ex Grand Captain of the Host | Joshua Schutts |
| Ex Grand Principal Sojourner | John Donohoo |
| Ex Grand Royal Arch Captain | Frank Kiefer |
| Ex Grand Master of the 3rd Veil | Eric Cole |
| Ex Grand Master of the 2nd Veil | Manny Lozada |
| Ex Grand Master of the 1st Veil | Carlos Correa |
| Ex Grand Sentinel | Ramon Ramirez |
| Ex Grand Organist | Jonas Seda |
Elected Staff
The elective positions of the Right Excellent Grand Treasurer and Right Excellent Grand Secretary provide the day-to-day support for the policies and direction implemented by the Grand Line. These offices directly manage communications, financial transactions, and relationships between the Grand Chapter and its constituent Chapters, vendors, and leadership.
When none of the dais officers are available to attend and represent the Grand High Priest at affiliate, constituent, interstate, national, or international events, the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary may be asked to represent and report to and for the Grand Line.
Appointed Officers
District Deputies and District Instructors
District Deputies and District Instructors serve the constituent Royal Arch Chapters assigned to their respective districts throughout Florida.
| District | Chapters | DDGHP | DI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11, 20, 24, 65 | Alex Mirea | Luis Quseda |
| 2 | 35, 50 | Brian K. Johnsen | Ray Brownlee |
| 3 | 3, 31, 45 | Jeff Mutz | Cory Underwood |
| 4 | 16, 29, 64 | Pearce Dreadin | Thomas Simpson |
| 5 | 5, 7, 15, 33 | Damon Sansom | Franklin Manuel Suco |
| 6 | 27, 28, 59 | Matt Green | Ravinda Sonny |
| 7 | 9, 12, 17, 49 | Stephen Meserve | Butch Thurman |
| 8 | 2, 38, 62 | Al Kimball | Tom Metcalf |
| 9 | 1, 32, 39 | Don Goss | Hector Guillon X |
| 10 | 6, 40, 57 | Wiley Willoughby | Doc Wallach PhD |
Grand Chapter Committees
The Grand Chapter has many Standing and Special Committees, each with designated tasks supporting the activities of the Grand Chapter. Companions serving on these committees are often skilled or experienced in their respective areas of operation and volunteer their time and expertise for the betterment of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida.
| Committee | Chair | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Ken Tutor |
John Donohoo
Joshua Schutts
|
| Benevolence | C. Craig Frazier |
Manny Lozada
Carlos Correa
|
| Budget & Finance | Jeff Sklet |
Robert St John
Ken Tutor
John Donohoo
|
| Charters, Dispensations & By-laws | James Hogg |
Steve Steele
John Donohoo
Demetrios Kirkiles
|
| Committee on Works | Joshua Schutts |
John Gray
John Donohoo
Rusty Ludlam
Thomas Metcalfe
|
| Constitutional Review | Harry Eisenberg |
James Hogg
Jeff Sklet
Demetrios Kirkiles
|
| Convention Board | Garry Paxinos |
Dennis Barbarisi
John Draeving
|
| Distinguished Guests | Steve Steele |
Darryl D'Angina
Billy Jacobs
Max Bornstein
|
| Insurance & Investment | Wade Atchison |
Charles Hollinger
|
| Jurisprudence | John Wermann |
Harry Eisenberg
Steve Steele
Henry Adams
Chuck Harper
|
| Legal | Demetrios Kirkiles |
James Hogg
Dennis Barbarisi
|
| Masonic Relations & Blue Lodge Rep | Carlos Correa |
Frank Kiefer
Eric Cole
Ken Tutor
Stephen Nelsen
Max Bornstein
|
| Membership | Stephen Nelsen |
Tom Olsen
Manny Lozada
Eric Cole
|
| Necrology | Carlos Correa |
C. Craig Frazier
Manuel Lozada
|
| RARA | Harry Eisenberg |
Tom Olsen
Joshua Schutts
|
| Registration, Returns & Credentials | Gene Sims |
Ron Parks
Grand Secretary
|
| Souvenir Program | Max Bornstein |
Carlos Correa
Michael LeeBove
Charles Jordan
|
| Thanks | Eric Cole |
Manny Lozada
Carlos Correa
|
| Triennial | Garry Paxinos |
Jeff Sklet
Ken Tutor
|
| Unfinished Business | Chuck Harper | — |
| Webmaster | Manny Lozada |
Garry Paxinos
Don Goss
Max Bornstein/Steve Meserve
C. Craig Frazier
|
| Youth | Jody Mcguire |
Jay Techman
Roman Maciag
Hunter Adak
|
| Signet Program | Joshua Schutts |
Manny Lozada
Todd Connor
Jeff Skilet
Chuck Harper
|
| Education Committee | Franklin Suco |
Manny Lozada
Joshua Schutts
Todd Connor
|
Representatives
The Grand Chapter appoints a Grand Ambassador to each of its affiliated jurisdictions. Many have previously held Grand Line positions or currently serve in leadership positions.
As the primary liaison to a jurisdiction, a Grand Ambassador may assist wherever needed. Specific responsibilities include reporting to the Most Excellent Grand High Priest regarding successful programs, challenges, special events, and activities that should be known or promoted; helping coordinate the accommodations and schedules of visiting Chapter dignitaries; and working with the Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Grand Secretary to ensure Grand Convocation information is available to travelers.
Past Grand High Priests
After serving the Grand Chapter for an average of ten years, these Most Excellent Companions may be found in numerous roles continuing to support Capitular Masonry in Florida.
In addition to offering assistance and the benefit of their experience, Past Grand High Priests continue to serve on Grand Chapter committees and frequently work with current leadership to support ongoing programs and initiatives.
Living Most Excellent Past Grand High Priests of Florida
| Year(s) | MEPGHP – Florida |
|---|---|
| 1983 | William A. Cogburn |
| 1986 | Gary Brent Cull |
| 1995 | Harry R. Bob Davis |
| 1996 | Harvey L. Ward, Sr. |
| 2001 | Wayne E. Parks |
| 2002 | Steven Q. Steele |
| 2004 | Glenn E. Chandler, Snr. |
| 2005 | William F. Wyllie |
| 2009 | Darryl A. D’Angina |
| 2010 | Anthony J. Marotta, Jr. (Resigned) |
| 2011 | Robert G. Kirkpatrick |
| 2012–2013 | John F. Wermann |
| 2014 | William Jacobs |
| 2015 | Richard Wolfe |
| 2016 | Richard S. Agster (Honorary) |
| 2017 | Ronald C. Newton |
| 2018 | Harry V. Eisenberg |
| 2019 | James A. Green |
| 2020 | Arthur J. Ahrens, III |
| 2021 | James F. Robertson |
| 2022 | John I. Gray |
| 2023 | Henry A. Adams |
| 2024 | Corey D. Kosciuszko |
| 2025 | Charles G. Harper II |
| 2026 | Garry M. Paxinos |
Living Most Excellent Past Grand High Priests from Other Jurisdictions Residing in Florida
| Year(s) | Jurisdiction | MEPGHP |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Washington D.C. | Sheldon Arpad |
| 2006–2007 | Virginia | Charles W. Wagner |
| 2020–2021 | Alaska | James Hogg |
Elected Officers
Most Excellent Grand High Priest
Garry M. Paxinos
Right Excellent Grand King
Jeffrey T. Sklet
Right Excellent Grand Scribe
Kenneth Tutor
Right Excellent Grand Secretary
Larry R. Gillespie
Right Excellent Grand Treasurer
Robert C. St. John, Jr.
Appointed Officers
Excellent Grand Captain of the Host
Joshua W. Schutts
Excellent Grand Principal Sojourner
John H. Donohoo
Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain
Frank E. Kiefer
Excellent Grand Master of the 3rd Veil
Eric G. Cole
Excellent Grand Master of the 2nd Veil
Manuel E. Lozada
Excellent Grand Master of the 1st Veil
Carlos Correa
Excellent Grand Sentinel
Ramón RamÃrez
Excellent Grand Chaplain
David Felty
Excellent Grand Historian
Demetrios Kirkiles
Excellent Grand Organist
Jonas Seda


