MEC Kevin M. Ritter Grand High Priest

Kevin M. Ritter
Most Excellent Grand High Priest
of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
of the State of Missouri
2025-2026

2025 Grand Chapter Officers

GRAND CHAPTER OFFICERS

2025-2026

GRAND HIGH PRIESTKevin M. Ritter
Grand KingJames E. McManigle
Grand ScribeW. Larry Wilson
Grand TreasurerRussell S. Hanson
Assistant Grand TreasurerChristopher L. Story
Grand SecretaryDonald MacCormick
Grand Captain of the HostDonald E. Gilkerson
Grand Principal SojournerGregory J. Walker
Grand Royal Arch CaptainNicholas R. Young
Grand Master of the 3rd VeilSteven F. Eberharter
Grand Master of the 2nd VeilJeffery L. Fielder-Bey
Grand Master of the 1st VeilRichard A. Taylor
Grand ChoristerDaniel R. Quesenberry
Grand OrganistChristian M. Jessen
Grand HistorianRoy L. Gilkey
Grand LecturerJohn C. Caraker
Regional Grand Lecturer - EastTimothy S. Southard
Regional Grand Lecturer - WestW. Stuart Inglish
Grand ChaplainMatthew D. Ruth
Assistant Grand ChaplainJames S. Bell, III
Grand SentinelJeffery A. Stokes
Assistant Grand SentinelRyan B. Hart
Assistant Grand SentinelDaniel J. Dove
Assistant Grand SentinelDonald G. Bell
Assistant Grand SentinelJonathan M. Turner
Assistant Grand SentinelLarry E. Murphy
Grand PhotographerLarry F. Walters
Assistand Grand PhotographerMark A. Bean
Executive Assistant to the Grand SecretaryDebbie L. Hansen

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

Region 1Craig A. Nowell
Region 2Larry F. Walters
Region 3Benjamin R. Caimi
Region 4Michael J. Estright
Region 5Thomas O. Stevenson
Region 6Douglas C. Rose, Jr.
Region 7ARandy W. Presley
Region 7BDerik B. Campbell

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

Region 1Jeffrey L. Knight
Region 2Jessie D. Morrison
Region 3William R. Jennens
Region 4Wayne B. Fryer
Region 5Tommy G. Cupples
Region 6Chris A. Wehrenberg
Region 7AGerald R. Hill
Region 7BMatthew D. Ruth

COMMITTEES

Address of the Grand High PriestMichael L. Dodd
Mark A. Bean
CredentialsPhillip W. Engel, Chairman
Michael J. Estright
Randy W. Presley
Kenneth L. Shumard
Kevin L. Swain
EducationGregory J. Walker, Chairman
James S. Bell, III
Lloyd G. Lyon
Donald MacCormick
Douglas C. Rose, Jr.
Nicholas R. Young
FinanceJames E. McManigle, Chairman
W. Larry Wilson
Donald E. Gilkerson
Russell S. Hanson
Donald MacCormick
Kevin B. Sample
Grand Chapter Line Officers
JurisprudenceTodd A. Schulze, Chairman
John C. Caraker
Adam M. Iwanow
Kevin B. Sample
William G. Snyder
Returns of ChaptersSteven F. Eberharter, Chairman
Loren D. Lloyd
Christopher L. Story
Richard A. Taylor
Time and PlaceJames E. McManigle, Chairman
Terry D. Coppotelli
Roger D. Fleer
Russell S. Hanson
Donald MacCormick
Taz A. Meyer
Annual ConvocationKevin M. Ritter, Chairman
Russell S. Hanson
Donald MacCormick
Tara Ornsbey
Dennis W. Houck
Kevin B. Sample
Ronald L. Skiles
Tina Woolsey
CharityJames E. McManigle, Charity
Steven D. Bright
Michael L. Dodd
Donald E. Gilkerson
Douglas C. Rose, Jr.
Endowed MembershipW. Larry Wilson, Chairman
Russell S. Hanson
David L. Leirer
Donald MacCormick
ExaminerGregory J. Walker, Chairman
John W. Siscel, III
Grand Master's InvitationalJohn C. Caraker, Chairman
Donald MacCormick
Kyle R. Palacios
Gregory J. Walker
InvestmentsTerry D. Coppotelli, Chairman
Adam M. Iwanow
Jeffery L. Fielder-Bey
James E. McManigle
Membership Recruitment and RetentionDouglas C. Rose, Jr., Chaitrman
James S. Bell, III
Michael J. Estright
Kevin B. Sample
Nicholas R. Young
District Deputy Grand High Priests
PublicationsW. Larry Wilson, Chairman
Steven F. Eberharter
Roger D. Fleer
Russell S. Hanson
Lloyd G. Lyon
Donald MacCormick
Kevin B. Sample
Michael S. Smith
Jacob W. Thompson
York Rite ConferenceJames E. McManigle, Chairman
Terry D. Coppotelli
Taz A. Meyer
RitualJohn C. Caraker, Chairman
W. Stuart Inglish
Timothy S. Southard
Nicholas R. Young
District Deputy Grand Lecturers
Royal Arch Research AssistanceSteven D. Bright, Chairman
Jeffery L. Fielder-Bey
Kyle R. Palacios
Douglas C. Rose, Jr.
Social Media/Communitions/InternetDonald MacCormick, Chairman/Web Master
Gregory J. Walker
Benjamin R. Caimi
Strategic PlanningKevin M. Ritter, Chairman
Donald MacCormick
James E. McManigle
W. Larry Wilson
Youth ActivitiesAdam M. Iwanow, Chairman
David L. Leirer
Michael S. Smith
Larry F. Walters
W. Larry Wilson
Order of High PriesthoodJeffery A. Stokes, Secretary

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