State Officers (2023-2024)

William “Bill” Kelly State Deputy

Rev. Erik J Richtsteig State Chaplain

Francisco “Frank” (Chico) Carmona State Secretary

Larry Page State Treasurer

William McCauley State Advocate

Stephen Gerichs State Warden

Nick Nielson, PSD Immediate Past State Deputy

State Team Helpers

Rev. Robert “Dominic” Briese, OP Asst. State Chaplain (Utah)

Rev. Gabriel Mosher, OP Asst. State Chaplain (Utah)

Rev. Dominic Sternhagen Asst. State Chaplain (Utah)

Robert “Bob” Masse Jr. PSD District Master (Utah)

Greg Keller, PSD State Council Advisor

Chuck Davlin Regional Growth Director – West

Karl VanMaren, FDD Executive Secretary..

Doug Shane, PSD State Membership Director

District Deputies and Wardens (2023-2024)

District Map on Google Maps

District 1 DeputySK Andy Beck

District 2 DeputySK Joseph Nesi

District 2 WardenSK Paul Tinker

District 3 DeputySK Larry Page

District 4 DeputySK Edward Ortega

District 5 DeputySK Jon Gauchay

District 6 DeputySK Tom Odle

District 7 DeputyTimothy Soran, Jr.

District 8 DeputySK Michael Townsend, PSD

District 9 DeputySK Gabino Chacon Escarcega

District 10 DeputySK Stacey A. Yeager

District 10 WardenSK Douglas Johndrow

District 11 DeputySK Richard L. Green

District 12 DeputySK Thomas V. DeMars Jr.

District 12 WardenEd Kobialk Jr.

District 13 DeputySK Rafael Castillo

Coming Events

May
5
Sun
XX123-CUF, Live/English, Saint Francis Xavier, Kearns
05-05-2024   8:15 am - 9:15 am
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 W 5215 S, Kearns, UT 84118, USA
English in-person CUF Ceremonial before Mass. In the library.   ~~ 8:15 AM -- Registration 8:30 AM -- Ceremonial 9:30 AM -- Mass ~~ Expecting 3 candidates. ~~ Contact: Tim Lozano
Go to Event
8:15 am 123-CUF, Live/English, Saint Francis Xavier, Kearns
XXHG: Andy/Giselle Airriess Farewell Mass
05-05-2024   8:30 am - 10:30 am
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084, USA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-49222735-farewell
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Final Mass at Saint Joseph the Worker before moving to Vancouver Island, Canada.
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From: Andy Airriess 
Date: Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 7:47 AM
My last day of work is May 3.  Last Mass at SJW is 9 AM May 5.  Moving van loads on Friday, May 10.  We have two nights in a hotel May 10-11 in downtown SLC (Giselle won them at the CCW conference last year).  Vigil Mass at the Cathedral May 11..  Early Sunday, May 12, we hit the road.  Overnight in Ellensburg, WA.  Monday, May 13 we arrive in Nanaimo for our first night in our new house. 
Phew!
Andy
Go to Event
8:30 am HG: Andy/Giselle Airriess Farewell Mass
XXHG: First Communion at Saint Vincent de Paul, Holladay (A2577)
05-05-2024   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish Church, Holladay, 1375 Spring Ln, Holladay, UT 84117, USA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-49284811-first
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Added 2024.04.23 once request was confirmed and details available. 
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5:00 PM Mass
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Go to Event
4:30 pm HG: First Communion at Saint Vincent de Paul, Holladay (A2577)
May
6
Mon
XXFYI - Vigil Service - Father Michael Ross Sciumbato
05-06-2024   6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 E Redondo Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
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Obituary: http://icatholic.org/article/father-michael-ross-sciumbato-68418216
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https://www.starksfuneral.com/obituary/3623-eldkzahdms
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Mon. May 6, 6-8 PM Vigil at Saint Ambrose
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Tue. May 7, 11 AM Funeral Mass at Saint Ambrose -- See also https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-49436815-funeral
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We just need the HG for the 11am Mass on Tuesday. No Vigil or graveside.
Go to Event
6:00 pm FYI - Vigil Service - Father Michael Ross Sciumbato
May
7
Tue
XXHG: Funeral - Father Michael Ross Sciumbato
05-07-2024   10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 E Redondo Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-49436815-funeral
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Obituary: http://icatholic.org/article/father-michael-ross-sciumbato-68418216
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https://www.starksfuneral.com/obituary/3623-eldkzahdms
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Mon. May 6, 6-8 PM Vigil at Saint Ambrose
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Tue. May 7, 11 AM Funeral Mass, burial at Mount Calvary to immediately follow.
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We just need the HG for the 11am Mass on Tuesday. No Vigil or graveside. Bishop will preside at Mass. Dressing will be in the basement (social hall) behind stage curtain. Only place without cameras.
No reception.
Go to Event
10:30 am HG: Funeral - Father Michael Ross Sciumbato
XXFraternal Training: Guidelines for conducting council meetings
05-07-2024   6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Training Webinar
Fraternal Training: Guidelines for conducting council meetings
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https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1662722&tp_key=b76e3ee8e8
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This webinar shows councils how to adopt the current guidelines and learn best practices to host an informative, efficient, and effective Council Meeting that will help maintain strong, healthy and engaged membership. Using ‘The Guidelines for Council Meetings’ we will walk you through the steps and procedures of council and officer planning meetings. By highlighting best practices for preparing for and conducting these meetings, this webinar will give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to prepare and host effective and timely council meetings that will benefit your Council and its members.
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2024.04.04.FLA
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The Fraternal Training Calendar is online at https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/fraternal-training/regional-training-director-page.html
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www.KofC.org/Training
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Go to Event
6:00 pm Fraternal Training: Guidelines for conducting council meetings
May
8
Wed
XXHG: Confirmation at Holy Family, South Ogden (A1429)
05-08-2024   5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E 5550 S, Ogden, UT 84403, USA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-48945104-confirmation
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6:00 PM Mass
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Bishop's Confirmation Schdule: https://www.dioslc.org/documents/2005.pdf (dated 23-FEB-2024)
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---------- Message ---------
Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Subject: Northern HG Dates for Confirmations
Hello,
Here are the dates for this season's confirmations:
St. Henry's 4/13; showtime 4:30PM
St. Thomas 4/16; showtime 5:30PM
Holy Family 5/8; showtime 5:30PM
St Rose 5/10; showtime 5:30PM
Sts. James & Joseph (@St. James) 6/16; showtime TBD
Thanks,
Joe
Joseph Garcia <joseph.garcia1@protonmail.com>
Go to Event
5:30 pm HG: Confirmation at Holy Family, South Ogden (A1429)
XXFraternal Training: Running A Successful Exemplification
05-08-2024   8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual Training Webinar
Fraternal Training: Running A Successful Exemplification
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https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1665205&tp_key=7fb523809b
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Please join us as we conduct a walk through on conducting an effective Exemplification of Charity, Unity & Fraternity.  We will take you through the process step-by-step to show you everything you need to do to put on a great Exemplification.
~~
2024.04.04.FLA
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The Fraternal Training Calendar is online at https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/fraternal-training/regional-training-director-page.html
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www.KofC.org/Training
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Go to Event
8:00 pm Fraternal Training: Running A Successful Exemplification
May
9
Thu
XXASCENSION OF THE LORD (HDO on Sunday 5/12)
05-09-2024   All Day Event

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https://www.usccb.org/resources/liturgical-calendar-dioceses-united-states-america
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https://www.usccb.org/resources/2023cal.pdf
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https://www.usccb.org/resources/2024cal.pdf
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HDO = Holy Day of Obligation (USA)
https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/canon-law/complementary-norms/canon-1246
In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows:
* January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
* Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
* August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
* November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
* December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
* December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Whenever January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption, or November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
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Thursday, May 9, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord in the ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Omaha, and Philadelphia. All other ecclesiastical provinces of the United States of America have transferred this Solemnity to the following Sunday, May 12; on Thursday, May 9, the Easter Weekday is observed.
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May. 9 Thu Easter Weekday white
Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20 (294)
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May. 12 SUN THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD white
Solemnity
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 (58) Pss Prop
Go to Event
All Day ASCENSION OF THE LORD (HDO on Sunday 5/12)

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Program Directors & Chairmen (2023-2024)

Membership Director SK Doug Shane, PSD

Program Director SK Bill McCauley, FMFD, FDD

Faith Director SK Paul A. Tinker, FDD

Family Director SK Kenneth A. Grace

Community Director SK Chad Vargo, PGK

Youth Director SK Jon Gauchay, PGK

APSC Chairman SK Larry Page, FDD

Special Olympics Chairman SK David Matyjasik

Members Only: State Directory ~~ Director and Chairman List (PDF)

Councils

NumberCouncil NameLocationGrand Knight
602Salt LakeCathedral of the Madeleine - Salt Lake CitySK Giancarlo Gazani
777OgdenSt. Joseph’s – OgdenSK Jerry F Bedel
1129St. Mary'sPark City & HeberJohn S. Carty
1136Fr. EscalanteSt. Francis of Assisi – Orem / ProvoJonathan (Jon) Gauchay
2611St. AnthonyHelperSK Mark A Marasco
5214Bishop HuntSt. Francis Xavier – KearnsSK Chad G Vargo
5347Father DeSmetFather DeSmet - Brigham CitySK Leobardo “Leo” Galvan
5502St. Olaf’sSt. Olaf - BountifulSK Joe A Nesi *
6010St. Rose of LimaLaytonWilliam S Sevier
6147Msgr. GiavonnoniNotre Dame de Lourdes – PriceSK Tim J Peczuh FDD
6739St. Marguerite’sTooeleSK Brian R. Duncan *
6966Corpus ChristiBlessed Sacrament – SandyChad D Alessandro
7401Bishop ScanlanSt. James the Greater – VernalWarren D Feldt
7961St. Joseph the WorkerSt. Joseph the Worker – West JordanSK Michael A. Anglin
8350St. Peter and PaulWest ValleyArrulfo Castillo
8606Msgr. Edward F. DowlingSt. Peter – American ForkRogelio Castaneda Jr
9561Fr. DominguezPaysonMichael E Hacking
9731Our Lady of LourdesMagnaRichard Manzanares
9849St. JamesSt. James the Just – OgdenLuke A. Balster
10304St. Martin de PorresTaylorsvilleSK Fredrick J. Montoya
10733Vic GiassonSt. George Parish – St. George & KanabSK Louis Mandrigues
11246Fr. Joseph ValineChrist the King – Cedar CityRandy M. Rhoads
11479St. Thomas MoreCottonwood HeightsSK Mark Koltiska
11812San FelipeWendoverNo Information Provided
12181Mother Teresa of CalcuttaSt. John the Baptist – DraperSK Cody Rasmussen *
12264St. PatrickSt. PatrickSK Larry T Martinez
12959St. Thomas AquinasLoganNathan A. Morely
13297St. Vincent’sSt. Vincent de Paul – HolladayEdward J. Deffner
13646St. Therese of the Child JesusMidvaleCharlie B Millard
14239St. AndrewRivertonSK William M Gray
14399Bishop Joseph L. FederalHoly Family – South OgdenSK Michael J Dannenmueller
14764Fr. Thomas KraftSt. Catherine of Siena – Salt Lake CitySK Richard L Green ESQ
15418St. AmbroseSalt Lake CityPaul B Buckley
15741Our Lady of GuadalupeSalt Lake CityNo Information Provided
16006Sacred HeartSalt Lake CityNo Information Provided
16127Deacon Douglas R. SligerHill Air Force BaseSK Stacey Yeager
17140Immaculate ConceptionCoppertonSK Alexander (Alex) J Aerts

Assemblies

NumberNameLocationCouncilsFaithful Navigator
1144Father Francisco Atanasio DominguezWestern Salt Lake Valley5214, 7961, 8350, 10304SK Tom Blockovich
1146Father EscalanteUtah Valley1136, 8606, 9561SK Sergio A. Mendoza
1429Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick M. CushnahanGreater Ogden Area777, 5347, 6010, 9849, 12959, 14399, 16127SK Peter Abercrombie
1570CarbonEastern Utah2611, 6147, 7401SK Eugene (Gene) P Vea, FDD
2393Bishop ScanlanSt. George10733SK Kenneth E Wischmeyer
2577Reverend Thomas J. MeersmanSandy6966, 11479, 12181, 13297, 13646, 14239SK James G Vandiver
2636Padre PioPark City, East Salt Lake1129, 14764, 15418SK Stacey Yeager
3501Saint John Paul IICedar City11246SK Patrick E. McDonald
3586Rev. Msgr. Robert C. PollockBountiful and NSL Area602, 5502, 12264, 15741, 16006SK Emmanuel Windy Amboy *
3758Monsignor John J. SullivanTooele6739, 9731, 11812, 17140SK Alexander J Aerts

Living Past State Deputies of Utah

 

1984-1986 State DeputySK Michael T Cosgrove, PSD

1996-1998 State DeputySK Joseph B Ligori, PSD, FMFD

2000-2002 State DeputySK Sidney L Cowand, PSD

2002-2004 State DeputySK John P Wainscott, PSD, FSD

2004-2006 State DeputySK James N Leccia, PSD, FMFD

2006-2008 State DeputySK Chuck E Dover Jr, PSD, FVSM, FMFD

2008-2009 State DeputySK Douglas P Shane, PSD

2009-2010 State DeputySK Chuck E Dover Jr, PSD, FVSM, FMFD

2010-2012 State DeputySK Ray L Lopez, PSD

2012-2014 State DeputySK Bob E Masse, Jr., PSD

2016-2018 State DeputySK Andrew Airriess, PSD

2018-2020 State DeputySK Gregory A Keller, PSD

2020-2022 State DeputySK J. Nick Nielson, PSD

PSD = Past State Deputy, FSD = Former Supreme Director, FVSM = Former Vice Supreme Master, FMFD = Former District Master, SK = Sir Knight (a Fourth Degree Knight)

All Past State Deputies of Utah

 

1905-1906 State DeputyGeorge J. Gibson, PSD (602)
1906-1908 State DeputyW. L. Maginnis, PSD (777)
1908-1909 State DeputyJames W. Killeen, PSD (602)
1909-1910 State DeputyThomas J. O’Brien, PSD (602)
1910-1911 State DeputyGeorge J. Gibson, PSD (602)
1911-1913 State DeputyS. A. Maginnis, PSD (777)
1913-1914 State DeputyW. E. Roche, PSD (777)
1914-1915 State DeputyJohn F. Welsh, PSD (1129)
1915-1916 State DeputyDaniel J. Laramie, PSD (602)
1916-1917 State DeputyDr. John J. Galligan, PSD (602)
1917-1918 State DeputyDr. James P. Dineen, PSD (777)
1918-1919 State DeputyS. Abbott Maginnis, PSD (602)
1919-1920 State DeputyRichard C. Treanor, PSD (602)
1920-1921 State DeputyMartin J. O’Connor, PSD (777)
1921-1922 State DeputyRoger I. McDonough, PSD (1129)
1922-1923 State DeputyJames Ivers Jr., PSD (602)
1923-1924 State DeputyRaymond Morrissey, PSD (777)
1924-1925 State DeputyDennis Harrington, PSD (1136)
1925-1926 State DeputyCharles A. Maguire, PSD (602)
1926-1927 State DeputyAustin J. Gibbons, PSD (1129)
1927-1928 State DeputyJohn A. Junk, PSD (777)
1928-1930 State DeputyVere L. McCarthy, PSD (602)
1930-1931 State DeputyJohn V. Fennell, PSD (1136)
1931-1932 State DeputyRaymond Harriger, PSD (777)
1932-1933 State DeputyJohn C. Dwyer, PSD (602)
1933-1934 State DeputyBarney J. Vieta, PSD (2611)
1934-1935 State DeputyHarvey F. Cahill, PSD (777)
1935-1937 State DeputyW. Frank Liston, PSD (602)
1937-1938 State DeputyHarvey F. Cahill, PSD (777)
1938-1940 State DeputyJohn D. Rice, PSD (602)
1940-1941 State DeputyWilliam F. Fisher, PSD (777)
1941-1942 State DeputyCharles B. Nelson, PSD (602)
1942-1943 State DeputyAlbert Batiste, PSD (2611)
1943-1944 State DeputyCharles B. Nelson, PSD (602)
1944-1946 State DeputyEdward W. Brophy, PSD (777)
1946-1947 State DeputyJohn Mooney, PSD (602)
1947-1948 State DeputyJoseph B. Bonacci Jr., PSD (2611)
1948-1949 State DeputyDr. C. O. Robinson, PSD (602)
1949-1950 State DeputyHenry Valdez, PSD (777)
1950-1951 State DeputyTom Perrero, Sr., PSD (2611)
1951-1952 State DeputyHenry A. Poce, PSD (777)
1952-1953 State DeputyW.R. Rita, PSD (1136)
1953-1954 State DeputyHenry Hansmann, PSD (602)
1954-1955 State DeputyAnthony V Bonacci, PSD (2611)
1955-1956 State DeputyMick ProFaizer, PSD (777)
1956-1957 State DeputyFrank J. Becker, PSD, FMFD (1136)
1957-1958 State DeputyMike George, PSD (602)
1958-1959 State DeputyVirgil Moore, PSD (777)
1959-1960 State DeputyMike George, PSD (602)
1960-1961 State DeputyJulius L. Zaccardi, PSD (1136)
1961-1962 State DeputyRoyal V. Coburn, PSD (777)
1962-1963 State DeputyJoseph P. Fitzgerald, PSD (602)
1963-1965 State DeputyL. Wilson Thomas, Jr., PSD (1136)
1965-1966 State DeputyTranquilino Otero, PSD (5214)
1966-1968 State DeputyRobert F. Phillips, PSD (5214)
1968-1969 State DeputyJames M. Shulsen, PSD (5502)
1970-1972 State DeputyJames F. Dailey, PSD (602)
1972-1973 State DeputyVincent Kelly, PSD (5347)
1973-1974 State DeputyLawrence Cunningham, PSD (1136)
1974-1976 State DeputyRobert Frost, PSD (5502)
1976-1978 State DeputyEdwin R. Schulfer, PSD, FVSM, FMFD (6010)
1978-1980 State DeputyThomas J. O’Grady , PSD (5347)
1980-1982 State DeputyRobert E. Sorensen, PSD, FMFD (5214)
1982-1984 State DeputyToby Trujillo, PSD (5214)
1984-1986 State DeputyMichael T. Cosgrove, PSD (5347)
1986-1988 State DeputyJ. Robert Lavery, PSD, FMFD (5347)
1988-1990 State DeputyRichard A. Kane Jr. , PSD, FMFD (602)
1990-1992 State DeputyHenry C. Carlson, PSD, FMFD (9849)
1992-1994 State DeputyKen Hults, PSD (1136)
1994-1996 State DeputyRholand E. Lange, PSD, FMFD (5347)
1996-1998 State DeputyJoseph B. Ligori, PSD, FMFD (6966)
1998-2000 State DeputyDan W. Higgins, PSD (602)
2000-2002 State DeputySidney L. J. Cowand, PSD (7961)
2002-2004 State DeputyJohn P. Wainscott, PSD, FSD (6966)
2004-2006 State DeputyJames N. Leccia, PSD, FMFD (10304)
2006-2008 State DeputyCharles E. Dover Jr., PSD, FVSM, FMFD (10304)
2008-2009 State DeputyDouglas Shane, PSD (12181)
2010 State DeputyCharles E. Dover Jr., PSD, FVSM, FMFD (10304)
2010-2012 State DeputyRay L. Lopez, PSD (1136)
2012-2014 State DeputyRobert J. Masse Jr., PSD (5214)
2014-2016 State DeputyJerald P. Hanten, PSD (14239)
2016-2018 State DeputyAndrew Airriess, PSD (7961)
2018-2020 State DeputyGreg Keller, PSD (9849)
2020-2022 State DeputyJ. Nick Nielson, PSD (5502)

PSD = Past State Deputy, FSD = Former Supreme Director, FVSM = Former Vice Supreme Master, FMFD = Former District Master