State Officers (2025-2026)

State Deputy: Francisco “Chico” Carmona, KHS, FMFD

State Chaplain: Rev. Gabriel Mosher O.P.

State Secretary: SK William “Wild Bill” Kelly, IPSD

State Treasurer: SK Chad Vargo, PGK

State Advocate: SK Stephen Gerichs

State Warden: SK Daniel Quintanilla, PGK

Assistant State Secretary/Executive Secretary: SK Douglas Shane, PSD

Utah District Master / KonB Pres: DM Nick Nielson, PSD

District Fryer:  Rev. Anthony Shumway

Other State Team Members

Asst. State Chaplain: Rev. Anthony Shumway

Regional Growth Director: SK Chuck Davlin, PSD

Membership Director: SK William Mundy

State Trustees

Trustee 1: SK Charles E. Dover, Jr., PSD

Trustee 2: John Wainscott, PSD

Trustee 3: SK Robert Masse, Jr., PSD

District Deputies

District 1 (777, 5347, 9849, 12959) SK George Muggee

District 2 (602, 5502, 12264) SK Joe Nesi

District 3 (6966, 11479, 13646) SK Alex Reynoso

District 4 (1136, 8606, 9561) SK Jon Gauchay

District 5 (7961, 12181, 14239) SK Robert Diaz

District 6 (5214, 10304, 13297) SK George Jockisch

District 7 (10733, 11246, 11812, 8350, Wendover RT, Kabab RT) SK Robert E Masse Jr, PSD

District 8 (6739, 9731, 17140) SK Barry Stine

District 9 (6010, 14399, 16127) SK William S Sevier

District 10 (14764, 15418, St Ann’s RT) SK Richard Green

District 11 (1129, 7401, 18695) Michael Aikin

District 12 (2611, 6147, Moab RT, Montecello RT)SK William Mundy

Coming Events

Aug
8
Fri
XXSupreme Convention
08-03-2025 - 08-08-2025
Washington, DC, USA
State Deputy, State Secretary, and District Master will be out of town for this event.  
https://www.dckofc2025.com/
Join us for the 143rd Supreme Convention in

Washington, D.C.

The District of Columbia is home to over 3,000 Knights and their families making a difference in our nation’s capital. Come and visit our many monuments and memorials, sample an eclectic mix of cuisine and culture, tour the institutions that power our government, all while building fraternity and friendship with your Brother Knights and families from all over the world.

August 5 - 7, 2025


143rd Supreme Convention Committee
District of Columbia State Council
Contact convention@dcknights.org with any questions.
Go to Event
08-03-2025 - 08-08-2025 Supreme Convention
Aug
10
Sun
XX13297 Winter Cloths Drive
08-10-2025 - 09-14-2025
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holladay, 1375 Spring Ln, Holladay, UT 84117, USA
Council 13297 is collecting NEW and Gently Used WINTER CLOTHs for their annual Winter Cloths Drive. Please drop off supplies at St. Vincent Parish in Holiday or Contact Michael Derrick for more information @ 801-550-9592.
Go to Event
08-10-2025 - 09-14-2025 13297 Winter Cloths Drive
XX14399 Golf Tournament
08-10-2025   8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wolf Creek Resort, 3718 N Wolf Creek Dr, Eden, UT 84310, USA
Event DetailsCouncil or AssemblyEvent?  CouncilCouncil or Assembly Number14399Name of EventGolf Tournament  Date8/10/2025Start Time8:30 AMEnd Time2:30 PM  Wolf CreekAddress of eventWolf Creek, Eden, Utah 84403RSVP Deadline (if any)  Cost and/or Sign up informationCost/Donation/Free InformationCharge $Pricing Details$100Website - to pay or register/sign up  Contact infoNameMike Dannenmueller   mdannenmueller@gmail.com or (801) 390-3574
Go to Event
8:30 am 14399 Golf Tournament
XXGolf Tournament (Council 14399)
08-10-2025   8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wolf Creek Resort, 3718 N Wolf Creek Dr, Eden, UT 84310, USA
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Pricing Details    $100
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Contact info
Name    Mike Dannenmueller
Email    mdannenmueller@gmail.com
Phone    (801) 390-3574
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Submitted:  Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Go to Event
8:30 am Golf Tournament (Council 14399)
XXHG: Saints Peter & Paul - Mass & Celebration w/ Bishop
08-10-2025   9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 3560 W 3650 S, West Valley City, UT 84119, USA
Honor Guard assemble 9:30am
Mass 10:00am
GroupMe RSVP link: https://groupme.com/join_event/108494669/676e841d3e3e44579c04c9784df53787/rGoohyKq
SignUpGenius RSVP Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-57645269-mass
Opening ceremonies to the Liturgical Year of 2025-2026. Honor Guard is requested and food and music after mass. Church Drive will also be in effect.
Go to Event
9:30 am HG: Saints Peter & Paul - Mass & Celebration w/ Bishop
XXRecruitment Event & Party with Bishop Oscar Solis
08-10-2025   9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Opening ceremonies to the Liturgical Year of 2025-2026. Honor Guard is requested and food and music after mass. Church Drive will also be in effect.
Go to Event
9:30 am Recruitment Event & Party with Bishop Oscar Solis
Aug
11
Mon
XX13297 Interface Round Table
08-11-2025   7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holladay City Hall, 4580 S 2300 E, Holladay, UT 84117, USA
Join us as we discuss current events with other religions from around the world. We would love another Catholic brother or sister to join and help with discussions. 
Contact Grans Knight for more information. 
Michael Goleniewski
Patches2008@msn.com
801-793-7614
801-957-4281
Go to Event
7:00 pm 13297 Interface Round Table
Aug
12
Tue
XXBlessed McGivney’s Birthday {GOLD}
08-12-2025   All Day Event

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_J._McGivney
www.KofC.org/McGivney
Go to Event
All Day Blessed McGivney’s Birthday {GOLD}
Aug
13
Wed
All Day Blessed Michael McGivney's Memorial {GOLD}

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Program Directors & Chairmen (2025-2026)

Program Director: SK John Carty

Faith Director: OPEN

Community Director: SK Mack Sheffield

Life Director: OPEN

Family Director: Tim Soran Jr.

Evangelization & Faith Formation Director: SK Daniel Quintanilla

Youth Director: SK Jon Gauchay

Awards/Report Forms Director: SK William “Bill” Kelly, IPSD

Ceremonials Director: SK Stephen Gerichs

Membership Retention Chairman: SK William “Bill” Kelly, IPSD

Council Retention Chairman: SK Robert E Masse, Jr., PSD

Council Reactivation Chairman: SK Robert E Masse, Jr., PSD

Online Membership Chairman: Utah SK Doug Shane, PSD

Hispanic Council Growth Coordinator: SK Juan C. Arriaga

College Councils Coordinator: SK Richard Green

Insurance Promotion Chairman:  SK William Mundy

Young Adult Outreach Chairman:  SK Daniel Quintanilla

Round Table Chairman:  SK Robert E Masse, Jr., PSD

Vocations Chairman: SK Andy Airriess, PSD

Public Relations Chairman: SK Marco Gonzalez

Special Olympics Chairman: SK David Matyjasik

Free Throw Chairman: SK Ron Mecham

Soccer Challenge Chairman: SK Dennis Robles

Icon Chairman: SK Greg Keller, PSD

McGivney Guild Chairman: SK Charles E. Dover, Jr., PSD

Silver Rose Chairman: SK Michael Leith

Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest Chairman: SK Larry Page

Affiliate/Retention: SK William “Bill” Kelly, IPSD

Carmelite Chairman: DD George Jockisch

Carmelite Car: PGK Michael Griffin

Coats For Kids: SK Robert E Masse, Jr., PSD

Director of Fraternal Photographic Services: SK Andy Airriess, PSD

Ethnic Council Growth Coordinator: SK Juan C. Arriaga

Evangelization & Faith Formation Assistant Director: SK Greg Keller, PSD

Fisher House Liaison: SK Charles E. Dover, Jr., PSD

Historian: SK Andy Airriess, PSD

Honest Abe: SK Art Grant

Keep Christ In Christmas Billboard: SK Ed Ortega

Catholic Essay Contest Chair: SK Alex Reynoso

Knights On Bikes: Pres. Nick Nielson, PSD, MFD

MS Walk Chairman: SK Tim Lozano

Rosary Chairman: SK John Valdez

RSVP Chairman: SK Andy Airriess, PSD

Safe Environment: SK Stephen Gerichs

Scholarship Chairman: SK Charles E. Dover, Jr., PSD

Science Fair Liaison: FMFD William “Bill” McCauley FDD

Scouting Chairman: SK Ray Salazar

State Convention 2026 Chair: DD Bob Diaz

Co-Chair, State Convention 2026:DD George Jockisch

Advisor, State Convention 2026:SK John Wainscott, PSD

Ultrasound Chairman: SK John Wainscott, PSD

Veteran Affairs Liaison: SK Joe Bouley

Webmaster (UtahKnights.org): Chris Hood

Assistant WebMaster: SD Frank Carmona, KHS, FMFD

State Calendar and Events: SD Frank Carmona, KHS, FMFD

News Letter Chairperson: FMFD William “Bill” McCauley FDD

Councils

NumberCouncil NameLocationGrand Knight
602Salt LakeCathedral of the Madeleine - Salt Lake CityEdward Henkels
777OgdenSt. Josephs OgdenMatthew H Bedel
1129St. Mary of the AssumptionPark CityJoe Nowoslawski
1136Fr. EscalanteSt. Francis of Assisi Orem / ProvoDennis E Robles
2611St. AnthonyHelperChad R Closs
5214Bishop HuntSt. Francis Xavier KearnsTim I Lozano
5347Father DeSmetFather DeSmet - Brigham City
5502St. OlafsSt. Olaf - BountifulBrian M Vallese
6010St. Rose of LimaLaytonWilliam S Sevier
6147Msgr. GiavonnoniNotre Dame de Lourdes PriceJohn R Flores
6739St. MargueritesTooeleSK James W Mc Manaman
6966Corpus ChristiBlessed Sacrament SandyGregory L. LeClaire
7401Bishop ScanlanSt. James the Greater VernalBrad G Laney
7961St. Joseph the WorkerSt. Joseph the Worker West JordanSK Michael A. Anglin
8350St. Peter and PaulWest Valley
8606Msgr. Edward F. DowlingSt. Peter American ForkRogelio Castaneda Jr
9561Fr. DominguezPaysonMichael E Hacking
9731Our Lady of LourdesMagnaRichard Manzanares
9849St. JamesSt. James the Just OgdenGeorge Muggee
10304St. Martin de PorresTaylorsvilleRichard J Sawaya
10733Vic GiassonSt. George Parish St. George & KanabMichael Marino
11246Fr. Joseph ValineChrist the King Cedar CityThomas P Whalen
11479St. Thomas MoreCottonwood HeightsDavid C Lentz
12181Mother Teresa of CalcuttaSt. John the Baptist DraperSK Luke Mercier
12264St. PatrickSt. PatrickErnesto T Ortiz
12959St. Thomas AquinasLoganNathan Andrew Morley
13297St. VincentsSt. Vincent de Paul HolladayMichael J Goleniewski
14239St. AndrewRivertonSK Robert (Bob) Diaz
14399Bishop Joseph L. FederalHoly Family South OgdenMichael G Mc Mahon
14764Fr. Thomas KraftSt. Catherine of Siena Salt Lake CityJames Lord-Ender-Laing
15418St. AmbroseSalt Lake CityGeorge J Lukasiewicz
16127Deacon Douglas R. SligerHill Air Force BaseStacy P Labarko
18695Saint Lawrence ChurchHeber CityLuis Jauregui

Assemblies

NumberNameLocationCouncilsFaithful Navigator
1144Father Francisco Atanasio DominguezWestern Salt Lake Valley5214, 7961, 8350, 10304SK Mark A Miller
1146Father EscalanteUtah Valley1136, 8606, 9561, 18695SK Matthew Rhoades
1429Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick M. CushnahanGreater Ogden Area777, 5347, 6010, 9849, 12959, 14399, 16127SK Gregory A Keller, PSD
1570CarbonEastern Utah (Price, Helper, Vernal, Roosevelt)2611, 6147, 7401SK Eugene P Vea, FDD
2393Bishop ScanlanSt. George10733SK Louis Mandrigues
2577Reverend Thomas J. MeersmanSandy, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Midvale, Riverton, Holladay6966, 11479, 12181, 13297, 14239SK Patrick B Schmitt
2636Padre PioPark City, East Salt Lake1129, 14764, 15418SK Robert B Foye
3501Saint John Paul IICedar City11246SK Gerald E Calvasina
3586Rev. Msgr. Robert C. PollockBountiful and North Salt Lake602, 5502, 12264SK Joseph A Nesi
3758Monsignor John J. SullivanMagna, Tooele, Wendover, Copperton6739, 9731SK Gabino Chacon-Escarcega

Living Past State Deputies of Utah

 

1984-1986 State Deputy SK Michael T Cosgrove, PSD

1996-1998 State Deputy SK Joseph B Ligori, PSD, FMFD

2000-2002 State Deputy SK Sidney L Cowand, PSD

2002-2004 State Deputy SK John P Wainscott, PSD, FSD

2004-2006 State Deputy SK James N Leccia, PSD, FMFD

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

2008-2009 State Deputy SK Douglas P Shane, PSD

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

2010-2012 State Deputy SK Ray L Lopez, PSD

2012-2014 State Deputy SK Bob E Masse, Jr., PSD

2016-2018 State Deputy SK Andrew Airriess, PSD

2018-2020 State Deputy SK Gregory A Keller, PSD

2020-2022 State Deputy SK J. Nick Nielson, PSD

2020-2022 State Deputy SK William “Wild Bill” Kelly, 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 Deputy George J. Gibson, PSD (602)
1906-1908 State Deputy W. L. Maginnis, PSD (777)
1908-1909 State Deputy James W. Killeen, PSD (602)
1909-1910 State Deputy Thomas J. O’Brien, PSD (602)
1910-1911 State Deputy George J. Gibson, PSD (602)
1911-1913 State Deputy S. A. Maginnis, PSD (777)
1913-1914 State Deputy W. E. Roche, PSD (777)
1914-1915 State Deputy John F. Welsh, PSD (1129)
1915-1916 State Deputy Daniel J. Laramie, PSD (602)
1916-1917 State Deputy Dr. John J. Galligan, PSD (602)
1917-1918 State Deputy Dr. James P. Dineen, PSD (777)
1918-1919 State Deputy S. Abbott Maginnis, PSD (602)
1919-1920 State Deputy Richard C. Treanor, PSD (602)
1920-1921 State Deputy Martin J. O’Connor, PSD (777)
1921-1922 State Deputy Roger I. McDonough, PSD (1129)
1922-1923 State Deputy James Ivers Jr., PSD (602)
1923-1924 State Deputy Raymond Morrissey, PSD (777)
1924-1925 State Deputy Dennis Harrington, PSD (1136)
1925-1926 State Deputy Charles A. Maguire, PSD (602)
1926-1927 State Deputy Austin J. Gibbons, PSD (1129)
1927-1928 State Deputy John A. Junk, PSD (777)
1928-1930 State Deputy Vere L. McCarthy, PSD (602)
1930-1931 State Deputy John V. Fennell, PSD (1136)
1931-1932 State Deputy Raymond Harriger, PSD (777)
1932-1933 State Deputy John C. Dwyer, PSD (602)
1933-1934 State Deputy Barney J. Vieta, PSD (2611)
1934-1935 State Deputy Harvey F. Cahill, PSD (777)
1935-1937 State Deputy W. Frank Liston, PSD (602)
1937-1938 State Deputy Harvey F. Cahill, PSD (777)
1938-1940 State Deputy John D. Rice, PSD (602)
1940-1941 State Deputy William F. Fisher, PSD (777)
1941-1942 State Deputy Charles B. Nelson, PSD (602)
1942-1943 State Deputy Albert Batiste, PSD (2611)
1943-1944 State Deputy Charles B. Nelson, PSD (602)
1944-1946 State Deputy Edward W. Brophy, PSD (777)
1946-1947 State Deputy John Mooney, PSD (602)
1947-1948 State Deputy Joseph B. Bonacci Jr., PSD (2611)
1948-1949 State Deputy Dr. C. O. Robinson, PSD (602)
1949-1950 State Deputy Henry Valdez, PSD (777)
1950-1951 State Deputy Tom Perrero, Sr., PSD (2611)
1951-1952 State Deputy Henry A. Poce, PSD (777)
1952-1953 State Deputy W.R. Rita, PSD (1136)
1953-1954 State Deputy Henry Hansmann, PSD (602)
1954-1955 State Deputy Anthony V Bonacci, PSD (2611)
1955-1956 State Deputy Mick ProFaizer, PSD (777)
1956-1957 State Deputy Frank J. Becker, PSD, FMFD (1136)
1957-1958 State Deputy Mike George, PSD (602)
1958-1959 State Deputy Virgil Moore, PSD (777)
1959-1960 State Deputy Mike George, PSD (602)
1960-1961 State Deputy Julius L. Zaccardi, PSD (1136)
1961-1962 State Deputy Royal V. Coburn, PSD (777)
1962-1963 State Deputy Joseph P. Fitzgerald, PSD (602)
1963-1965 State Deputy L. Wilson Thomas, Jr., PSD (1136)
1965-1966 State Deputy Tranquilino Otero, PSD (5214)
1966-1968 State Deputy Robert F. Phillips, PSD (5214)
1968-1969 State Deputy James M. Shulsen, PSD (5502)
1970-1972 State Deputy James F. Dailey, PSD (602)
1972-1973 State Deputy Vincent Kelly, PSD (5347)
1973-1974 State Deputy Lawrence Cunningham, PSD (1136)
1974-1976 State Deputy Robert Frost, PSD (5502)
1976-1978 State Deputy Edwin R. Schulfer, PSD, FVSM, FMFD (6010)
1978-1980 State Deputy Thomas J. O’Grady , PSD (5347)
1980-1982 State Deputy Robert E. Sorensen, PSD, FMFD (5214)
1982-1984 State Deputy Toby Trujillo, PSD (5214)
1984-1986 State Deputy Michael T. Cosgrove, PSD (5347)
1986-1988 State Deputy J. Robert Lavery, PSD, FMFD (5347)
1988-1990 State Deputy Richard A. Kane Jr. , PSD, FMFD (602)
1990-1992 State Deputy Henry C. Carlson, PSD, FMFD (9849)
1992-1994 State Deputy Ken Hults, PSD (1136)
1994-1996 State Deputy Rholand E. Lange, PSD, FMFD (5347)
1996-1998 State Deputy Joseph B. Ligori, PSD, FMFD (6966)
1998-2000 State Deputy Dan W. Higgins, PSD (602)
2000-2002 State Deputy Sidney L. J. Cowand, PSD (7961)
2002-2004 State Deputy John P. Wainscott, PSD, FSD (6966)
2004-2006 State Deputy James N. Leccia, PSD, FMFD (10304)
2006-2008 State Deputy Charles E. Dover Jr., PSD, FVSM, FMFD (10304)
2008-2009 State Deputy Douglas Shane, PSD (12181)
2010 State Deputy Charles E. Dover Jr., PSD, FVSM, FMFD (10304)
2010-2012 State Deputy Ray L. Lopez, PSD (1136)
2012-2014 State Deputy Robert J. Masse Jr., PSD (5214)
2014-2016 State Deputy Jerald P. Hanten, PSD (14239)
2016-2018 State Deputy Andrew Airriess, PSD (7961)
2018-2020 State Deputy Greg Keller, PSD (9849)
2020-2022 State Deputy J. Nick Nielson, PSD (5502)
2022-2024 State Deputy William “Bill” Kelly PSD (12181)

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