State Officers (2024-2025)

SK Francisco “Frank” Carmona State Deputy

Rev. Robert “Dominic” Briese, O.P. State Chaplain

SK William McCauley, FMFD State Secretary

SK Stephen Gerichs State Treasurer

SK Giancarlo Gazani State Advocate

SK Chad Vargo State Warden

SK William “Bill” Kelly, PSD Immediate Past State Deputy

State Team Helpers

SK Nick Nielson, PSD President, Knights on Bikes

Rev. Gabriel Mosher, O.P. Asst. State Chaplain

Rev. Dominic Sternhagen Asst. State Chaplain

Rev. Erik J. Richsteig State Chaplain Emeritus

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

SK Chuck Davlin, PSD Regional Growth Director – West (Supreme)

Karl VanMaren, FDD Executive Secretary..

SK William “Bill” Kelly, PSD Membership Director

District Deputies and Wardens (2024-2025)

District Map on Google Maps

 

District Deputy 001 (777, 9849, 12959) SK George Muggee

District Deputy 002 (602, 5502, 12264) SK Joe Nesi

District Deputy 003 (6966, 11479, 13646) SK Alex Reynoso

District Deputy 004 (1136, 2611, 6147, 9561) SK Jon Gauchay

District Deputy 005 (7961, 8606, 12181, 14239) SK Robert Diaz

District Deputy 006 (5214, 10304, 13297) Tim Soran Jr.

District Deputy 007 (10733, 11246) SK Robert E Masse Jr, PSD

District Deputy 008 (6739, 9731, 17140) SK Barry Stine

District Deputy 009 (6010, 14399, 16127) SK Stacey A Yeager

District Deputy 010 (14764, 15418, Saint Ann Round Table) SK Richard Green

District Deputy 011 (1129, 7401) SK Tom DeMars

District Deputy 012 (5347, 8350, 11812*) SK Marco Gonzalez

Coming Events

Jul
16
Tue
XXFraternal Training: District Deputy Basic Training Part 3
07-16-2024   6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Training Webinar
District Deputy Basic Training Part 3
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https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1671430&tp_key=db73b4fb6a
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In this 3rd installment into District Deputy Basic Training, we will cover what steps you can do to help a council recover from being dormant. We will also cover communications you should take the time to read like the Fraternal Leader Advisory (FLA), email from Supreme, the Supreme website, where to find more training like this webinar, leadership resources, a brief walk through of the Officer’s Online area all District Deputies have access to and the Supreme awards and the criteria to achieve them. We will finally cover the administrative side of the District Deputy position. What forms and roles you have in things like Affiliate membership, safe environment, forms you will need to complete including the 944 annual report of council status.
Register now to join us on July 16, 2024 at 6:00PM MDT
If you can't join us live, the webinar will be available afterwards to watch on-demand at your convenience - sign up now to ensure you get the link for this important webinar.
To Register, please fill out the form to the right where it says, "Complete this form to enter the webcast." Then click the yellow "Submit" button. 
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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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2024.06.06.FLA
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6:00 pm Fraternal Training: District Deputy Basic Training Part 3
Jul
17
Wed
XXFYI - National Eucharistic Congress!
07-17-2024 - 07-21-2024
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Diocese of Salt Lake City https://www.dioslc.org/eucharistic-revival/national-eucharistic-congress ~~ National Eucharistic Congress! The Knights of Columbus proudly supports the upcoming USCCB sponsored National Eucharistic Congress this summer! July 17 – 21 in Indianapolis, Indiana. * Please consider promoting the National Eucharistic Congress by highlighting it on your State Council webpage in a prominent spot & through social media for the next 6 months. * Check out the K of C resources and more information about the Eucharistic Congress at: www.kofc.org/eucharist (http://www.kofc.org/eucharist) * Continue to promote the Knights of Columbus Unified Participation in the National Eucharistic Revival (https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/marketing/eucharistic-revival.pdf) * Attend the Eucharistic Congress by registering at: www.eucharisticcongress.org (http://www.eucharisticcongress.org) Use discount code: knights 
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07-17-2024 - 07-21-2024 FYI - National Eucharistic Congress!
Jul
18
Thu
XXSOUT: Inclusion Festival 2024
07-18-2024   6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Liberty Park, 600 Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USA
https://sout.org/events/special-events/item/58-inclusion-festival
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The 2024 Inclusion FESTIVAL is for EVERYONE!

Special Olympics Utah celebrates the joy, acceptance and inclusion that makes our community so special at the 2024 Inclusion Festival Presented by BoomBop EMC. Join SOUT athletes, families, friends, volunteers, and the community as we come together for an Inclusive Festival and non-competitive walk around Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Thursday, July 18th from 6-8pm.


Go to Event
6:00 pm SOUT: Inclusion Festival 2024
Jul
22
Mon
XXQuarterly District Master Training
07-22-2024   6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fourth Degree

  • Quarterly District Master training will continue on Monday July 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM EDT. We will discuss "New" Fraternal Year goals, VAVS Support, and our continued build up to the 4th Degree's 125th Anniversary in February of 2025. Please email me with any questions: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM

Go to Event
6:00 pm Quarterly District Master Training
Jul
23
Tue
XXFraternal Training: Creating and Using Council Budgets
07-23-2024   8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual Training Webinar
Creating and Using Council Budgets
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https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1672204&tp_key=0300d520e9
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Does your Council spend money? Is a lot of time during Council meetings devoted to navigating council expenditures? Does your Council use an annual budget? Learn how to work with the financial officers of the council to analyze, build, and operate an annual council budget, reducing time during meetings and prevent overspending. Discover best practices to improve financial management, troubleshoot problems, and find the resources and tools that are available to assist your council in its budgeting efforts.
Register now to join us on July 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM MDT
If you can't join us live, the webinar will be available afterwards to watch on-demand at your convenience - sign up now to ensure you get the link for this important webinar.
To Register, please fill out the form to the right where it says, "Complete this form to enter the webcast." Then click the yellow "Submit" button. 
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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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2024.06.06.FLA
Go to Event
8:00 pm Fraternal Training: Creating and Using Council Budgets
Jul
24
Wed
XXFraternal Training: Grand Knight Basics: Part Three
07-24-2024   6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Training Webinar
Grand Knight Basics: Part Three
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https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1672233&tp_key=fb1c2c0223
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The Grand Knight Basics: Part Three webcast training is the final part of our Grand Knight Basics Training.  The webcast will focus on operations and tips on conducting successful and productive meetings.  We will once again provide you with the resources needed to empower all Grand Knights to become successful leaders.
Register now to join us on July 24, 2024 at 6:00PM MDT
If you can't join us live, the webinar will be available afterwards to watch on-demand at your convenience - sign up now to ensure you get the link for this important webinar.
To Register, please fill out the form to the right where it says, "Complete this form to enter the webcast." Then click the yellow "Submit" button.
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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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2024.06.06.FLA
Go to Event
6:00 pm Fraternal Training: Grand Knight Basics: Part Three
Jul
26
Fri
XXFYI - Concert: Hillbilly Thomists
07-26-2024   6:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 1505 White Pne Cyn Rd, Park City, UT 84060, USA
http://icatholic.org/article/hillbilly-thomists-to-make-music-to-the-lord-in-park-59718378
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* CONCERT - JULY 26 AT 6:30 PM
* ST. MARY'S SOCIAL HALL
* ADMISSION IS FREE. 
* NO TICKETS REQUIRED.
https://utahknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240726-HillbillyThomists_TV.jpg
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The Hillbilly Thomists are a band of friars of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). After playing music together for several years, they released their debut album (The Hillbilly Thomists) in 2017, which reached #3 on the Billboard bluegrass chart and mostly consisted in bluegrass standards and Americana favorites. Since then, the friars in the band have been doing what Dominican friars do: contemplating, studying, and preaching. They’ve also been writing songs. In 2021, they released their second studio album, Living for the Other Side, released on the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas. A year later, the friars published a third record, Holy Ghost Power (released July 7, 2022), which peaked at #5 on the Billboard bluegrass chart. Touring again in the summer of 2024, the Marigold Tour takes the Hillbilly Thomists through over a dozen cities, from Park City to St. Augustine to Asheville to Savannah, to name a few.
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Note: This group performed at the 2022 Supreme Convention in Nashville, TN.  Watch that concert at https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=E-OUhie7bxqNv9eb&v=QOp_ZnBL_8w&feature=youtu.be
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Additional Information:
https://www.stmarysparkcity.com/event
https://hcc-smpl.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/SummerFun_Flyer.pdf
Go to Event
6:30 pm FYI - Concert: Hillbilly Thomists
Jul
27
Sat
XX2024 Assembly 2577 Golf Tournament
07-27-2024   All Day Event
Stonebridge Golf Club, 4415 Links Dr, West Valley City, UT 84120, USA
Set at the 2023.07.29 tournament.
https://www.utahkofcgolf.org/
Go to Event
All Day 2024 Assembly 2577 Golf Tournament
Jul
28
Sun
XXSaint Ann Mass and Picnic (District 10)
07-28-2024   11:00 am - 3:00 pm
St. Ann Catholic Church, 450 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
~~ 11:00 AM Bilingual Mass, picnic to immediately follow. ~~~ NAME OF EVENT    St. Ann Parish Picnic ~ LOCATION NAME AND DETAILS OF EVENT    St. Ann Catholic Church will be holding its annual parish picnic. A bilingual Mass will start at 11am, and the picnic begins immediately afterwards. Knights in Knights gear are invited to support the event with their presence (and to assist if needed). ~ COST?  Free ~~ Contact info NAME    Richard Green EMAIL    greenshouse@gmail.com PHONE    (385) 628-8692 ~~~
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11:00 am Saint Ann Mass and Picnic (District 10)

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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